HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-08-11 minutesMEETING MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
August 11, 2020
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Andrew Hake, Chairman 11 of 11
Adam Cartwright, Alternate 10 of 11
Jim Crabtree, Vice Chairman 4 of 4
Katy Lacy 8 of 11
Sharon Keating, Alternate 10 of 11
Jamie Seaver 9 of 11
Roy Michael, Alternate 4 of 6
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Brad Schaefer 8 of 11
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT
Erin Wiseman
STAFF PRESENT
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Planning Manager
Ian Zollinger, Planner
Ahnna Nanoski, Planner
Beth Sweeten, Administrative Assistant
Shane Wade, Civil Engineer
1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex-Officio Members and Staff
Chairman Hake called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. and introduced Board members and
asked staff to introduce themselves. A quorum was present to hear the items on the agenda. The
following members were designated to vote: Hake, Seaver, Crabtree, Lacy, and Keating. Those
wishing to speak to the Board were sworn in.
2. Procedures Explained
Chairman Hake explained the procedures of the meeting. Mr. Zollinger entered the following
documents as exhibits for all items under consideration at the meeting:
1. The City Code of the City of Jefferson, as amended
2. The Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map
3. Copies of applications under consideration
4. A list of Property owners to whom notice of the hearing was sent
5. The affidavits of publication of notice of the public hearing
6. Copies of drawings and plans under consideration
7. Letters and memoranda from City staff
8. Staff reports and minutes of proceedings
9. Materials submitted by the public or the applicant
10. Rules of Procedure for the Board of Adjustment
3. Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Crabtree moved and Ms. Keating seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion
passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Seaver, Crabtree, Lacy, and Keating.
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the February 11, 2020
Mr. Crabtree moved and Mr. Seaver seconded to approve the minutes as printed. The motion
passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Seaver, Crabtree, Lacy, and Keating.
5. Communications Received
Communication packets were provided to committee members.
Minutes/Jefferson City Board of Adjustment Page 2
August 11, 2020
6. New Business – Public Hearing
Case No. B20002- 2411 Idlewood Road, Conditional Use Permit. Application filed by Ameren
Missouri, property owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing electrical substation
in a RS-2 Residential Zoning District. The property is located on the Southeast corner of the
intersection of Starling Drive and Idlewood Road and is described as Part of the Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 44 North, Range 12 West, lying East of
Idlewood Road and North of Highway 179, Cole County Missouri.
Mr. Zollinger described the proposal and explained that the property consists of 1.09 acres and is
Zoned RS-2 Single Family Residential. The purpose of the request is to expand the current
substation area by approximately 5,000 sf and to construct a new drive entrance. Substations are
a Conditional Use of the RS-2 Zoning District.
The original application was received by the filing deadline for the regularly scheduled August
Board of Adjustment meeting on July 13th 2020. An amended application and site plan was
received on August 4th 2020.
Mr. Nathan Briggs, 1 Meadowbrook Drive, Hannibal, MO 6340, spoke on behalf of Ameren
Missouri. He thanked the Board for allowing them to present their request.
Mr. Victor Johnson, 1901 Choteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63166, spoke on request of Ameren. He
stated the need to replace the switch gear on the station, due to age. He explained the need to
expand the fence is so large trucks will be able to access the station to deliver supplies. He said
that if approval is granted, they would begin work in the fall of 2021. Mr. Seaver asked Mr.
Johnson about the hum from the substation. Mr. Johnson stated there would be no change in the
amount of noise coming from the station.
Mr. Scott Millman, 1136 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101 spoke on behalf of Ameren’s
Engineering group. He stated they would replace the gravel driveway with 50 feet of asphalt to
help maintain the amount of dust kick up.
Mr. Zollinger gave the staff report and stated t he current substation is being served by an access
that does not meet current standards for driveway access. The property was recently acquired by
Ameren UE and a new drive way is being added to meet current commercial standards. The
installation of a new drive way of 24’ as well as use of the current entrance will meet the needs of
the applicant while having the least amount of impact as possible. The trees planted between the
expanded substation and the roadway will help mitigate the visual impact.
Ms. Keating moved and Mr. Crabtree seconded to approve the proposed conditional use permit
to expand the Substation as shown on the amended site plan. T he motion passed 0-5 with
the following roll call vote:
Aye: Hake, Seaver, Crabtree, Lacy, and Keating.
7. Miscellaneous Reports
8. Other Business
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Sweeten
Administrative Assistant