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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