HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-09-15 minutesMEETING MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
September 15, 2020
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Andrew Hake, Chairman 12 of 12
Jim Crabtree, Vice Chairman 5 of 5
Katy Lacy 9 of 12
Jamie Seaver 10 of 12
Roy Michael, Alternate 5 of 7
Adam Cartwright, Alternate 11 of 12
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Brad Schaefer 8 of 12
Sharon Keating, Alternate 11 of 12
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT
Erin Wiseman
STAFF PRESENT
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Planning Manager
Ian Zollinger, Planner
Ahnna Nanoski, Planner
Shane Wade, Civil Engineer
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney
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, Crabtree, Lacy, Seaver and Cartwright.
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
Ms. Lacy moved and Mr. Crabtree seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed
5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Crabtree, Lacy, Seaver and Cartwright.
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the August 13, 2020
Ms. Lacy moved and Mr. Crabtree seconded to approve the minutes as printed. The motion
passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Crabtree, Lacy, Seaver and Cartwright.
5. Communications Received
None
Minutes/Jefferson City Board of Adjustment Page 2
September 15, 2020
6. New Business – Public Hearing
Case No. B20003 - 700 Mokane Road; Building Height Variance and Floodplain Variance.
Application filed by Jefferson City River Terminal Inc, property owner, for the following:
1. A 60 foot variance to the 60 foot maximum height of a building permitted in the M-2
zoning district to permit a building height of 120 feet.
2. A variance to floodplain regulations that require buildings to be built 1 foot above base
flood elevation to permit a building to be built less than 1 foot above base flood elevation .
Mr. Fontana explained that the applicants project complies with the 50% floodplain substantial
improvement requirement. Therefore, the floodplain variance is not necessary.
Mr. Zollinger described the proposal and explained that the property consists of approximately
8.40 acres and is Zoned M-2, General Industrial The applicant is proposing to construct 3 silos at
the height of 120 feet. The maximum height of a building permitted in the M -2 zoning district is 60
feet. A variance is needed for the building to be constructed at the proposed he ight.
Mr. Jason Brandsetter, 129 Summerhill Drive, spoke on behalf of Capital Sand Company and
Jefferson City River Terminal. He stated the FAA issued a letter that there is no impact to the
airport. He explained they are looking to expand their cement storage. The need to go higher is to
keep our product out of the flood zone when the water rises. He stated they would like to get
started as soon as possible, once approved by Commission.
Mr. Zollinger gave the staff report and stated the required findings appear to be met. Silos are
specialized in nature; the proposed variance will have a minimal impact on surrounding property
owners and will decrease the impact on the floodplain. Staff would recommend approval.
Mr. Crabtree inquired about the nature of a scenic easement in place along the Missouri River
through this property. Mr. Brandsetter indicated that the terms of the easement are being
complied with.
Mr. Crabtree moved and Mr. Seaver seconded to approve the variance of a 60 foot variance to
the 60 foot maximum height of a building permitted in the M-2 zoning district to permit a building
height of 120 feet, subject to compliance with any landscape, vegetation, or scenic easement in
place along the Missouri River.
The motion passed 0-5 with the following roll call vote:
Aye: Hake, Crabtree, Lacy, Seaver and Cartwright.
7. Miscellaneous Reports
8. Other Business
Ms. Nanoski gave a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Sweeten
Administrative Assistant