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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120712minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 12, 2012 COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Jack Deeken Dean Dutoi Bob George Chris Jordan, Vice Chairman Michael Lester David Nunn Ralph Robinett, Chairman Dale Vaughan Chris Yarnell* Bunnie Trickey Cotten, Alternate *Arrived Late EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT Rick Mihalevich, City Council Liaison STAFF PRESENT 5:15p.m. Janice McMillan, Director of Planning & Protective Services Eric Barron, Senior Planner Shane Wade, Civil Engineer II Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant ATTENDANCE RECORD 2 of2 1 of 2 2 of2 1 of 2 2 of2 1 of 2 2 of2 1 of 2 2 of2 2 of2 1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex-officio Members and Staff The Chairman, eight regular members and one alternate was present. A quorum was present. 2. Procedural Matters and Procedures Explained Mr. Barron explained the procedures for the meeting. The following documents were entered as exhibits. Mr. Barron advised that copies of the exhibits are available through the City Clerk or the Department of Planning and Protective Services: The City Code of the City of Jefferson, as amended Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map Copies of applications under consideration A list of property owners to whom notices were sent Affidavit of publication of the public notice in the newspaper Rules of Procedure, Planning & Zoning Commission Mr. Barron submitted the following items for the record: Staff reports Minutes of proceedings Copies of drawings, plans, and/or renderings under consideration Letters or memoranda from staff Materials submitted by the public or applicants pertaining to the cases under consideration Designation of Voting Alternates The Chairman announced that all regular members and Alternate Ms. Cotten are eligible to vote. 3. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Dutoi moved and Mr. Lester seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed 8- 0 with the following votes: Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan 4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2012 Mr. Jordan moved and Mr. Vaughan seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2012 as written. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan 5. Communications Received None. Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission July 12, 2012 6. New Business/Public Hearings Page 2 Case No. P12008 -2715 Portabello Place Drive; Rezoning from C-0 to RA-1 and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Application filed by Mid America Bank, property owner, Schuyler Mariea, authorized representative, on behalf of TriBeca Investment Group, applicant, to rezone 0.5 acres from C-0 Office Commercial to RA-1 High Density Residential and an associated amendment to the Development Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan to show the property as High Density Residential. The property is located at the southeast corner of Creek Trail Drive and Portabello Place Drive and is described as Lot 30 of Creekside Park Subdivision Section 2. Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the purpose of the request is to allow for the construction of a multi-unit residential building. Mr. Yarnell arrived at 5:25 p.m. Chairman Robinett announced that regular member Mr. Yarnell has arrived and that Ms. Cotten will no longer be a voting member. Mr. Paul Samson, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, spoke regarding this request and explained that the lot is currently zoned C-0 Office Commercial and is owned by Mid America Bank. He stated that TriBeca Investments LLC, proposed buyer, intends to construct a multi-unit residential building on the lot. No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received. Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report. Mr. Dutoi moved and Mr. Nunn seconded to amend the Development Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan in order to show the property as High Density Residential. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell Mr. Dutoi moved and Mr. Lester seconded to recommend approval to rezone the property from C- O to RA-1 to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell Case No. P12009 -1400 Block of Creek Trail Drive; Rezoning from C-1 to RA-1 and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Application filed by TriBeca Investment Group, property owner, Kent Beck, authorized representative, to rezone 1.16 acres from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to RA-1 High Density Residential and an associated amendment to the Development Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan to show the property as High Density Residential. The property is located at the end of Creek Trail Drive 200 feet south of Portabello Place Drive and is described as part of the West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 44 North, Range 12 West. Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that this request is to revert the zoning of the property back to RA-1 in order to allow for the construction of a multi-family residential development. He stated that the property consists of 1.16 acres of the 3.11 acres contained within the proposed TriBeca Village Subdivision, Section One. Mr. Barron explained that an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is also proposed to support the rezoning. Mr. Paul Samson, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, spoke regarding this request and explained that the subject property is part of Section One of TriBeca Village Subdivision. He stated that the intention is to create a contiguous residential zoning designation. Mr. Samson explained that the remainder of the property is not proposed to be rezoned at this time to preserve the possibility of future commercial uses. No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received. Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission July 12, 2012 Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report. Page 3 Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. George seconded to amend the Development Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan in order to show the property as High Density Residential. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. George seconded to recommend approval to rezone the property from C-1 to RA-1 to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell 7. New Business Case No. P12010-1400 Block of Creek Trail Drive; Preliminary & Final Subdivision Plat of TriBeca Village Subdivision. Application filed by TriBeca Investment Group, property owner, Kent Beck, authorized representative, for the following: 1. A Preliminary Subdivision Plat of TriBeca Village Subdivision, containing 16.75 acres and consisting of 29 lots. Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the total size of the subdivision is 16.75 acres and consists of 29 lots and two (2) reserve tracts. He stated that the Preliminary Plat shows a total of two streets, including one cul-de-sac street. Mr. Barron explained that one of the streets is an extension of Creek Trail Drive and the other is a new cul-de-sac named Tribeca Circle. He stated that sidewalks are required on both sides of Creek Trail Drive and along the north side of Tribeca Circle. Mr. Barron explained that a note has been added to the Preliminary Plat that indicates the developer will work with the City to provide an acceptable route through the development for a planned greenway. He stated that on-street parking is indicated on the north side of Tribeca Circle. Mr. Barron explained that parking will be prohibited on the south side of Tribeca Circle, as well as on both sides of Creek Trail Drive in the vicinity of the intersection with Tribeca Circle. Mr. Paul Samson, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, spoke regarding this request. Mr. Samson distributed a visual depicting the proposed rezonings and the layout of TriBeca Village Subdivision, Section One. He explained that the preliminary plat anticipates the extension of Creek Trail Drive to the south at its current dead end. Mr. Samson stated that a new street, Tribeca Circle, will be constructed to the east. He explained that the majority of the development will be a multi-unit residential subdivision. Mr. Samson stated that the omission of street lights on the preliminary plat will be addressed. He explained that he concurs with staffs comments and recommendations. No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received. Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report. Mr. Wade gave the Engineering Division staff report. Mr. Jordan moved and Mr. Nunn seconded to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plat of TriBeca Village Subdivision subject to the following conditions: a. Show street lights on the Preliminary Plat at the required intervals. b. Compliance with the recommendations and technical corrections of the Engineering Division and other City staff. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission July 12, 2012 Page4 2. A Final Subdivision Plat of TriBeca Village Section One, containing 3. 11 acres and consisting of Slots. Mr. Barron explained that TriBeca Village Subdivision, Section One, consists of five (5) lots and one (1) reserve tract on 3.11 acres. He stated that when a subdivision is platted close to a creek that drains more than 50 acres there is a buffer that is established on the side of the creek. Mr. Barron explained that there is a 25 foot wide buffer area and an additional 35 foot wide setback area. Mr. Wade explained that the sanitary sewer and stormwater utilities are proposed on the south side of Tribeca Circle. He stated that in order to fit the utilities the developer moved the sidewalk to the north side of the street. Mr. Dutoi inquired whether the Planning and Zoning Commission could impose sidewalks on both sides of the street. Mr. Barron explained that the sidewalk as shown on the plat meets the requirement of the City Code. He stated that the side of the road that the sidewalk is on could be imposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Jordan moved and Mr. Nunn seconded to recommend approval of the Final Subdivision Plat of TriBeca Village Subdivision, Section One, to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: a. Finalization of infrastructure improvement plans prior to introduction of the Final Plat to the City Council. b. Compliance with the recommendations and technical corrections of the Engineering Division and other City staff. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell 8. Other Business A. Scheduled Reports --Environmental Quality Commission Mr. Lester reported on the following: (1) recycling update; (2) recently revised powers and duties of the Commission; (3) the Livable Streets policy recently adopted by the City Council; (4) a presentation by Ms. McMillan on the update of the city sidewalk plan; and (5) Commission members and staff discussed criteria for evaluating the commitment of resources for new sidewalk construction. Mr. Jordan left at 6:13 p.m. B. Discussion of Possible Zoning Code Amendments Mr. Barron discussed the following potential zoning code amendments: (1) Alternative energy standards for items such as solar panels and wind turbines; (2) Potential changes to the types of home based businesses that are allowed, as well as, revisions to the standards for home occupations; (3) Small scale agricultural uses in residential settings; and (4) Subdivision Code update, specifically on how small subdivisions are approved. Ms. McMillan discussed the following potential zoning code amendments: (1) changes to Code Enforcement Activities such as outdoor storage; (2) ensure the Comprehensive Plan supports the types of proposed codes such as the Central East Side Neighborhood Plan and design standards for the Capitol Avenue Area; (3) Stormwater Plan element for the Comprehensive Plan; and (4) finalization and adoption of the Southside Neighborhood Plan. 9. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, E~~ Eric Barron, Assistant Secretary