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Home My Public Portal About2017-07-13 minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 13, 2017 5:15 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Bunnie Trickey Cotten Dean Dutoi Bob George Chris Jordan, Chairman Michael Lester David Nunn Dale Vaughan Matthew Hall, Alternate Michelle Mahoney, Alternate Blake Markus, Alternate COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT Jack Deeken Chris Yarnell, Vice Chairman COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT Erin Wiseman ATTENDANCE RECORD 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 1 0 of 1 STAFF PRESENT Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services Eric Barron, Senior Planner Bryan Wolford, Associate City Counselor Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant 1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex -officio Members and Staff The Chairman, six regular members and all alternates were present. A quorum was present. Designation of Voting Alternates The Chairman announced that all regular members and alternates Mr. Hall and Mr. Markus were 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 3. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. George seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Cotten, Dutoi, George, Hall, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 July 13, 2017 4. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 8, 2017 Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Lester seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 8, 2017 as written. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Cotten, Dutoi, George, Hall, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 26, 2017 Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. Nunn seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 26, 2017 as written. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Cotten, Dutoi, George, Hall, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan 5. Communications Received No correspondence was received. 6. New Business/Public Hearings Case No. P17016 — Adoption of Historic Southside Old Munichburg District and Neighborhood Plan, Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Request filed by City Staff for the adoption of the Historic Southside Old Munichburg District and Neighborhood Plan as a component of the Jefferson City Comprehensive Plan. The plan outlines recommendations and focus areas that would revitalize the neighborhood and position it for long-term success and sustainability. Copies of the plan are available on the City of Jefferson/Planning and Zoning Commission webpage and are on file at the Department of Planning and Protective Services and available for viewing during regular business hours. Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the Historic Southside Old Munichburg District and Neighborhood Plan was commissioned by Capital Region Medical Center in an effort to provide professional planning principals and guidance toward revitalizing the neighborhood surrounding their main hospital campus and positioning the neighborhood for long term success and sustainability. He stated that the plan includes a vision statement and neighborhood goals targeted toward building on the existing strengths and history of the neighborhood, supporting existing businesses and institutions, building on visual and physical connections to downtown and other surrounding areas, and growing the neighborhood as a vibrant mixed use district. Mr. Barron explained that the plan outlines a number of development principals and long term focus areas that are recommended in order to achieve these goals. He stated that the plan was developed by a professional planning firm and included a significant public involvement component. Mr. Barron explained that key stakeholders within the neighborhood and community were interviewed, a number of public workshops and charrettes were conducted, and an Advisory Committee was formed and held regular meetings to discuss the details of the plan. He stated that the planning firm conducted an extensive analysis of the existing conditions present in the neighborhood, as well as looking to the history of the area and its impact on the overall history of Jefferson City. Mr. Barron explained that Information regarding land use, building condition, street and sidewalk condition, and building material was collected. He stated that key assets to the neighborhood and challenges that the neighborhood is facing were identified. Mr. Barron explained that the focus area includes Highway 50 and McCarty encompassing downtown; Stadium Boulevard and Christy Drive; Lincoln University; and Missouri Boulevard/Wears Creek/Helias High School. He stated that the implementation and phasing plan includes: (1) Phase 1 (0-7 Years) US -50 corridor urban boulevard improvements and beautification, Dunklin Street improvements and public plaza within the core business district, establish a Community Development Corporation and Monroe Street expansion to 2 -way traffic; (2) Phase 2 (5-15 Years) Dunklin Street improvements, Lincoln University mixed-use development along Dunklin Street, Jefferson and Madison Street streetscape and revitalization; (3) Phase 3 (10-20 Years) expand Washington Park, redevelopment along Elm Street and Clark Avenue, Stadium Boulevard expansion, realignment and south extension of Madison Street, and incremental housing improvement and infill; and (4) Phase 4 (20+ Years) reconfiguration and improvement of the Stadium Boulevard and US54 interchange and Jefferson Street and Christy Drive corridor redevelopment. Mr. Gaspare Calvaruso, President, Capital Region Medical Center, 1125 Madison Street, spoke regarding this request and explained that Capital Region Medical Center was the catalyst to get the Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 July 13, 2017 plan started. He stated that this is a community plan that involved the neighborhood and is a result of community ideas. Mr. Calvaruso explained that this plan is a path forward for our community. He stated that if a city adopts a plan you have goals to achieve and then you can mobilize community leaders to follow the tenants of the plan. Mr. Calvaruso explained that the Community Development Corporation needs to be established immediately because they have the resources to get projects started. The following individuals spoke in favor of this request: Mr. Tom Meeks, 912 Oakwood, explained that he currently owns Rosewood Music at 222 W Dunklin Street. Mr. Meeks commented that without a plan this neighborhood will deteriorate. He explained that establishing standards will increase property values. Mr. Meeks stated that this is a professional, well thought out and organized plan. Mr. Phil Freeman, 1324 Roseview, explained that he owns Freeman Mortuary at 915 Madison Street. Mr. Freeman complimented city staff and other individuals that were involved with this plan. He stated that the largest employers are located in this district. Mr. Freeman explained that the Community Development Corporation will have the resources to take care of the funding for the improvements. He stated that the Old Munichburg/Southside area is an extremely important area and an investment needs to be made. Mr. Freeman commented that the area along Wears Creek needs to be revitalized since it is the entrance to the Old Munichburg/Southside area. No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received. The following individual also spoke regarding this request: Mr. John Crook, 515 Mulberry Street, commented that his property is located in the area that is slated for potential residential infill development. He explained that he operates a home business at this property. Mr. Crook asked whether he would be fighting eminent domain. He explained that he has made a substantial investment in this property. Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report and provided responses for concerns voiced during public testimony. Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Markus seconded to adopt the Historic Southside Old Munichburg District and Neighborhood Plan as a component of the Jefferson City Comprehensive Plan by Resolution RS2017-02 and recommended endorsement by the City Council. The motion passed 8- 0 with the following votes: Aye: Cotten, Dutoi, George, Hall, Lester, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan Ms. Cotten left at 6:19 p.m. 7. Other Business A. Election of Officers Mr. Dutoi moved and Mr. George seconded to elect Chris Jordan, Chairman and Chris Yarnell, Vice Chairman. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Dutoi, George, Hall, Lester, Mahoney, Markus, Nunn, Vaughan B. Mr. Lester announced that a public forum pertaining to Surviving Healthcare Reform is scheduled for July 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Thomas Pawley Theater on the Lincoln University Campus. C. Mr. Barron gave an update on the Council's decision on the Rezoning and Preliminary PUD Plan for 1732 and 1736 Vieth Drive. 8. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Eric Barron, Assistant ecretary