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JEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
November 12, 2015
5:15 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Bunnie Trickey Cotten
Jack Deeken
Bob George
Chris Jordan, Chairman
Michael Lester
David Nunn
Dale Vaughan
Chris Yarnell, Vice Chairman
Ron Fitzwater, Alternate
Blake Markus, Alternate
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT
Dean Dutoi
Erin Wiseman, Alternate
COUNCIL LIAISON
Carlos Graham
STAFF PRESENT
Janice McMillan, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Senior Planner
Bryan Wolford, Associate City Counselor
Shane Wade, Civil Engineer II
Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant
ATTENDANCE RECORD
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1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex -officio Members and Staff
The Chairman, seven regular members and two alternates were present. A quorum was present.
Designation of Voting Alternates
The Chairman announced that all regular members and Alternate Mr. Fitzwater was eligible to
vote.
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
Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission
November 12, 2015
3. Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Lester moved and Ms. Cotten seconded to adopt
passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn,
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the agenda as amended. The motion
Vaughan, Yarnell
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 8, 2015
Mr. Lester moved and Mr. George seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 8, 2015 as written. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
5. Communications Received
Correspondence was received for Case No. P 15016.
6. New Business/Public Hearings
Case No. P15016 — 3519 Bennett Lane (Property Located in the 2300 and 2600 Block of
Christy Drive), Rezoning from RU to C-2. Request filed by F&F Development LLC, property
owner, to rezone 19.51 acres from RU Rural to C-2 General Commercial and an associated
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The property is a portion of the Rickman Center
property addressed as 3519 Bennet Lane, and consists of two tracts on opposite sides of
Missouri Route B. The first tract consists of 2.29 acres and is located on the north side of
Missouri Route B, 1500 feet west of the intersection with Christy Drive, and is accessed through
property in the 2300 Block of Christy Drive. The second tract consists of 17.22 acres located on
the south side of Missouri Route B, 1500 feet west of the intersection with Christy Drive, and is
accessed from the 2600 Block of Christy Drive. The property is described as part of the North
Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 44 North, Range 12 West, Jefferson City,
Missouri (Central Missouri Professional Services, Consultant).
Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the property owner recently purchased the
property and envisions a future commercial use for the area, and is proposing a rezoning of the
property to C-2 General Commercial. He stated that an amendment to the Development Plan Map
of the Comprehensive Plan is also proposed in order to support the requested rezoning. Mr. Barron
explained that the property is located adjacent to a major highway interchange with access from
Christy Drive which acts as an outer road to the highway. He stated that the property is bordered to
the north by existing commercial zoning and is ideal for commercial development.
Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, spoke
regarding this request. Mr. Sampson distributed a visual depicting the area to be rezoned. He
explained that the property was recently transferred from The Christian Church Disciples of Christ
of Mid-America Inc., to F & F Development. He stated that the property owners wish to rezone the
subject property because it sits directly on the interchange with excellent visibility from Route B at
Highway 179 and Highway 54. Mr. Sampson explained that the property is suitable for commercial
development.
No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received.
Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report.
Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. Vaughan seconded to recommend approval of the comprehensive
plan amendment to show the property as commercial to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0
with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. Vaughan seconded to recommend approval to rezone the property
from RU to C-2 to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission
November 12, 2015
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Case No. P15018 — 810 Stonecreek Drive, Amendment to Special Exception Permit.
Request filed by Menard Inc, property owner, for an amendment to a big box retail special
exception permit to enclose an overhang area and construct an additional 22,300 square feet
warehouse within the existing enclosed yard area. The property is located on the northwest
corner of Stonecreek Drive and Hard Rock Drive 1000 feet west of Stadium Boulevard and is
described as Lot 9 of Stoneridge Village Section Two, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that Menards is planning to construct
improvements on their site, including the enclosure of an overhang area on the southern and
western sides of their building and construction of an additional 22,347 square foot warehouse at
the southwest corner of their enclosed lumberyard area. He stated that the use is classified as a
Superstore/Big Box retail development and exceeds 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, which
is a Special Exception Use of the C-2 General Commercial zoning district. Mr. Barron explained
that the site received approval of a Special Exception Use Permit in 2008. He stated that the
planned improvements to the site would require an amendment to that permit, and the company
has made application to that effect. Mr. Barron explained that the proposed enclosure would match
the existing building design and that the warehouse addition will be identical in design to the
existing warehouse located at the back of the lumberyard area.
Mr. Nick Brenner, Real Estate Representative, Menards Inc. Properties, 5101 Menard Drive, Eau
Claire, WI, spoke regarding this request. Mr. Brenner explained that the purpose of this request is
to enclose the existing garden center and lumberyard area to protect the merchandise from the
elements and give customers a more pleasant shopping experience. He stated that the warehouse
addition and garden center will match the existing building.
No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received.
Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report.
Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. George seconded to recommend approval of the proposed amendment
to the Special Exception Permit to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following
votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Case No. P15019 — 1600 and 1700 Block of Highway 179; Amended Concept PUD Plan.
Request filed by The Harvard Group LLC, owner under contract, for an amendment to a Concept
Planned Unit Development Plan. The new Concept PUD plan outlines a mixed use development
consisting of 200 residential units and 453,400 square feet of commercial space. The property is
located on the west side of the intersection of Highway 179 and Mission Drive and is described as
part of the West half of the Southeast quarter of Section 15, Township 44 North, Range 12 West,
Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.
Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the property was rezoned from C-2 to PUD
and a Concept PUD Plan was approved in 2010. He stated that this request is for an amendment to
the previously approved Concept PUD Plan. Mr. Barron explained that the previous plan envisioned
a mixed use development consisting of 565 residential units and 351,700 square feet of non-
residential floor area. He stated that the new plan envisions a mixed use development consisting of
200 residential units and 453,400 square feet of commercial space. Mr. Barron explained that the
amended Concept PUD Site Plan shows an arrangement of commercial retail, restaurant, office,
hotel, and assisted living units. He stated that the new plan also rearranges the roadway plan for
the site, with a proposed Mission Drive extension straight west from the existing Mission Drive
interchange. Mr. Barron explained that a Preliminary PUD Plan would still need to be submitted for
the property and reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. A future
Preliminary Plat and Final Subdivision plat(s) would also need to be submitted in order to
accommodate the development plan.
Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission
November 12, 2015
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Mr. Charlie Stroud, 1208 Mead Drive, St. Louis, MO, spoke regarding this request. Mr. Stroud
explained that amenities will include a lake and gazebo overlook at the front of the hotel, a green
area behind the assisted living dwelling containing a fountain and garden features and a green
open space area at the north property line. He stated that an extension of Mission Drive west from
the interchange with Highway 179 is proposed with this Concept PUD Plan. Mr. Stroud explained
that Mr. Chris Kersten, Manager of the Harvard Group is also present. He stated that the proposed
project will be constructed in two phases with Phase One consisting of construction of the roadway
and the development of the retail area. Mr. Stroud explained that Phase Two will consist of the
hotel and lake development.
Councilman Graham left at 5:55 p.m.
No one spoke in opposition to this request.
Correspondence was received from Ms. Molly White, 2026 Meadow Lane.
Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report.
Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Yarnell seconded to recommend approval of the Concept PUD Plan to
the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Ms. McMillan left at 6:00 p.m.
7. Other New Business
Case No. P15020 — Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plat of Lecar-2 Subdivision. Request
filed by Lecar LLC, property owner, Leon Beck, authorized representative, for a Preliminary and
Final Subdivision Plat of 12.12 acres consisting of 13 lots. The property is zoned RS -1 Single
Family Residential and is located on the north side of Creek Trail Drive/Frog Hollow Road at the
intersection of Lecar Drive. The property is described as lots 1-6 of LeCar Subdivision and part of
the NW Quarter of the NE Quarter and part of the SW Quarter of the NE Quarter of Section 15,
Township 44 North, Range 12 West, Jefferson City, Missouri (Central Missouri Professional
Services, Consultant).
Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a
Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plat of an existing single family residential development located
on Lecar Drive. He stated that the purpose of the request is to subdivide the existing development
into single family residential lots corresponding to the existing houses. Mr. Barron explained that
Lecar Drive would also be upgraded to City street standards in order to meet subdivision
requirements. He stated that parking on Lecar Drive would be restricted to the east side of the
street, with no parking permitted on the west side of the street. Mr. Barron explained that the cul-de-
sac street would be 1,300 feet long, which would require a variance from the maximum cul-de-sac
length of 800 feet. He stated that no sidewalks are proposed for this subdivision plat and that a
variance from the sidewalk requirements would be necessary for the plat to be approved.
Mr. Wade gave the Engineering Division staff report.
Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, spoke
regarding this request. Mr. Sampson distributed a visual depicting the layout of the proposed
subdivision. He explained that the reason for creating the subdivision is to upgrade the street to City
standards. Mr. Sampson stated that all of the homes are currently owned by Mr. Beck and he
wanted to put each house on a separate tract to make it easier to sell the lot in the future.
No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received.
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November 12, 2015
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Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Yarnell seconded to approve a 500 feet variance from the maximum
cul-de-sac length of 800 feet to allow a cul-de-sac length of 1300 feet. The motion passed 8-0 with
the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Yarnell seconded to approve a variance to the requirement to construct
sidewalks within a Major Subdivision. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. George seconded to approve Preliminary Subdivision Plat of Lecar 2
Subdivision subject to minor corrections and comments of the Planning and Engineering Divisions.
The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Mr. Nunn moved and Ms. Cotten seconded to recommend approval of the Final Subdivision Plat
of Lecar 2 Subdivision subject to minor corrections and comments of the Planning and Engineering
Divisions to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
8. Other Business
A. Scheduled Reports
Environmental Quality Commission. Mr. Lester stated that the Commission did not meet last
month.
9. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Eric Barron, Assistant Secretary