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JEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 14, 2016
5:15 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Bunnie Trickey Cotten
Bob George
Chris Jordan, Chairman
Michael Lester
David Nunn
Dale Vaughan
Chris Yarnell, Vice Chairman
Ron Fitzwater, Alternate
Blake Markus, Alternate
COMMSSION MEMBERS ABSENT
Jack Deeken
Dean Dutoi
COUNCIL LIAISON
Carlos Graham
STAFF PRESENT
Janice McMillan, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Senior Planner
Bryan Wolford, Associate City Counselor
Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant
Sonny Sanders, Senior Transportation Planner
Alex Rotenberry, Transportation Planner
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Mr. Chris Jordan, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, requested to address a letter to
the editor authored by another Chris Jordan that appeared in last Sunday's News Tribune. He wanted to
bring to everyone's attention that did not receive an email or note from him that the letter was not written
by him. He stated that he is the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, a former City employee, and
is in the real estate industry in the Jefferson City community. He stated that he has his own views about
development, consultants and City staff and did not opt to put those views in the newspaper, and that he
has asked the News Tribune to put his comments regarding this matter in the paper in the next few days.
He wanted to bring this to light as he is the Chairman and did not think that it would be appropriate for his
name to be associated with the comments that were in Sunday's paper. With that being said the other Mr.
Jordan does have rights to his opinions and those are out there for anyone to view.
1. CaII to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex -officio Members and Staff
The Chairman, six regular members and two alternates were present. A quorum was present.
Designation of Voting Alternates
The Chairman announced that all regular members and Alternates Mr. Fitzwater and Mr. Markus
are 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
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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
3. Adoption of Agenda
Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. Nunn seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed
8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2016
Mr. Fitzwater moved and Mr. George seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 10, 2016 as written. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
5. Communications Received
No correspondence was received.
6. New Business/Public Hearings
Case No. P16003 — 1050 South Country Club Drive, Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Request filed by the Scheperle Family, property owner, on behalf of James Lage
Construction, applicant, for a rezoning of 34.5 acres from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to RS -2
Single Family Residential and an associated amendment to the Development Plan Map of the
Comprehensive Plan. The property is located on the west side of South County Club Drive 350
feet north of Old Lohman Road and is described as part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 8
and part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 12 West, Jefferson
City, Missouri (Central Missouri Professional Services, Consultant).
Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the applicant intends to develop the
property as a single family residential subdivision, and is proposing a rezoning of the property from
its current C-1 Neighborhood Commercial designation to RS -2 Single Family Residential in order to
proceed with the subdivision platting process. He stated that an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan Development Plan map to show the property as intended for low density residential use, rather
than its current designation of commercial, is proposed in order to support the plan to develop the
property in a single family residential manner.
Mr. Brian McMillian, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, spoke
regarding this request. Mr. McMillian distributed a visual depicting the area to be rezoned. Mr.
McMillian explained that the current property owners intend to sell the property to Mr. Jim Lage. He
stated that Mr. Lage will develop this as a residential subdivision similar to his development at the
corner of Route C and Vieth Drive.
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. Lester seconded to recommend approval of the request to designate
the property as Low Density Residential on the Development Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan
to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
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Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. George seconded to recommend approval to rezone the property from
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to RS -2 Single Family Residential to the City Council. The motion
passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Case No. P16004 — 1105 Lafayette Street, Special Exception Permit. Request filed by Boys
and Girls Club of Jefferson City for a Special Exception Use Permit to operate a Neighborhood
Center / Community Activity Building in an RS -2 / RS -4 zoning district. The property is located on
the east side of Lafayette Street at the intersection of Franklin Street and is described as part of
outlots 26 and 82 and part of vacated Franklin Street right of way. (Central Missouri Professional
Services, Consultant).
Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City is
planning to construct a new facility to replace their old facility located 727 East EIm Street, which
was acquired by the Missouri Department of Transportation as part of the Highway 50 / Lafayette
Street Interchange project. He stated that the proposed site is on property being transferred to The
Boys and Girls Club by Lincoln University, and is located adjacent to the new Parks and
Recreation/Lincoln University Wellness and Recreation Center. Mr. Barron explained that the
property is zoned single family residential, and is located on the border of an RS -2 and RS -4
district. He stated that rather than pursue a rezoning of the property to a category that permits the
use outright, which might establish a district that would conflict with the surrounding community,
institutional, and single family uses, a special exception permit for a Neighborhood
Center/Community Activity Building is being requested. Mr. Barron explained that the plans consist
of a 18,400 square foot two story building. He stated that the building would share a parking lot with
the Recreation and Wellness Center, and would gain access via a driveway through the shared
parking lot.
Councilman Graham explained that in order for The Boys and Girls Club to apply for grants they
have to own their own property. He stated that Lincoln University is deeding The Boys and Girls
Club this piece of property with the understanding that if they do not decide to build there, the
property will revert back to Lincoln University.
Mr. Brian McMillian, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, spoke
regarding this request. Mr. McMillian distributed a visual depicting the site of the proposed Boys
and Girls Club. Mr. McMillian explained that the old facility on East EIm Street was displaced by the
new Lafayette Street Interchange. He stated that the original location was proposed at the
intersection of Locust Street and E. Atchison Street. Mr. McMillian explained that the opportunity
came along for Lincoln University to partner with the City's Parks and Recreation Department at the
current site on Lafayette Street. He stated that a separate building for The Boys and Girls Club will
be constructed on this site where they can use the gym and recreational facilities but remain as a
separate entity. Mr. McMillian explained that there is adequate parking on site for both facilities
however overflow parking is available at Jefferson City High School. He stated that peak time
parking will be around 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. when parents are arriving to pick up their children. Mr.
McMillian explained that the entrance was relocated farther to the southwest where there is better
site distance and a well -lighted crosswalk is proposed. He stated that few children will be walking to
the facility as most of the children will be bussed there.
Mr. Jim Vossen, 826 Boonville Road, spoke regarding this request and mentioned that several
students will be walking from Thorpe Gordon to The Boys and Girls Club. He explained that they
are also proposing a teen center for high school students.
No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received.
Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report.
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Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. Yarnell seconded to recommend approval of a special exception use
permit for a neighborhood center/community activity building to the City Council. The motion
passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Fitzwater, George, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan, Yarnell
Ms. Cotten, Mr. Markus and Mr. Yarnell left at 5:50 p.m.
7. Other Business
A. CAMPO Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Mr. Sanders gave a report on the activities of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. He mentioned that
several positive things have been implemented even before the plan is finished, such as: (1)
wayfinding and bike lanes connecting two greenways; (2) MoDOT striping bike lanes on Dunklin
Street; (3) safety education program; and (4) city ordinance updates pertaining to bike lanes, riding,
and lights/reflectivity. Mr. Sanders explained that a pedestrian, bicycle and transit safety
assessment is planned for Missouri Boulevard on May 26 beginning at West Main Street and
extending to the west of Highway 179.
B. Comprehensive Planning Support — Report from Staff
Ms. McMillan gave a brief report on the transportation planning process and CAMPO's
responsibilities. One recommendation from the recent Transportation Planning Review Process
was to add staff to support comprehensive and transit planning. Ms. Katrina Williams was hired to
assist with the metropolitan transportation plan update and comprehensive planning support.
C. Update on Capitol Avenue/East High Street Plans
Mr. Barron reported that neighborhood meetings are scheduled for April 21, 26, and 28 at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
D. Discussion of Possible Amendments to Zoning Code
Mr. Barron discussed a proposed amendment on cemetery use.
E. Scheduled Reports
--Environmental Quality Commission
No report was given since the Commission did not meet in March.
8. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric Barron, Assistant Secretary