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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-11-14 minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 14, 2019 5:15 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD Chris Jordan, Chairman 3 of 3 Michael Lester 2 of 3 Jack Deeken 1 of 3 Blake Markus 2 of 3 Chris Yarnell, Vice Chairman 2 of 3 Bunnie Trickey Cotten 3 of 3 Dale Vaughan 3 of 3 Penny Quigg, Alternate 3 of 3 Emily Fretwell, Alternate 3 of 3 COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT Dean Dutoi 1 of 3 Michelle Mahoney 2 of 3 Hank Vogt, Alternate 2 of 3 COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT Carlos Graham, Council Liaison STAFF PRESENT Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services Bryan Wolford, Associate City Counselor Eric Barron, Planning Manager Ian Zollinger, Planner Ahnna Nanoski, Planner Beth Sweeten, Administrative Assistant 1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex-officio Members and Staff Chairman Chris Jordan called the meeting to order. Seven regular members and two alternates were present. A quorum was present. Designation of Voting Alternates The Chairman announced that all present regular members and all present alternates are eligible to vote. 2. Procedural Matters and Procedures Explained Mr. Zollinger explained the procedures for the meeting. The following documents were entered as exhibits. Mr. Zollinger 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. Zollinger 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 Mr. Lester moved and Ms. Cotten seconded to adopt the agenda. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Lester, Deeken, Markus, Yarnell, Cotton, Vaughan, Quigg, and Fretwell 4. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2019 Ms. Cotten moved and Ms. Mahoney seconded to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 12, 2019 as printed. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Lester, Deeken, Markus, Yarnell, Cotton, Vaughan, Quigg, and Fretwell 5. Communications Received An email was received from Brian Bernskoetter regarding Case P19020, which was included in the packet. 6. New Business/Public Hearings Case No. P19020 – Adoption of the Jefferson city Historic Preservation Plan, Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Request filed by City Staff for the adoption of the Jefferson City Historic Preservation Plan as a component of the Jefferson City Comprehensive Plan. The plan outlines goals and strategies that focus and spearhead historic preservation efforts in Jefferson City. Ms. Nanoski gave a presentation on the Historic Preservation Plan and explained that the purpose is to highlight the community’s historical assets and understand how to move forward with protecting and leveraging those assets. The plan will provide the community with a focused document, specifically concentrating on the City’s unique issues and opportunities, to guide historic preservation efforts throughout the City. Ms. Nanoski went on to explain the five main goals of the plan: 1. Reinforce the role of Jefferson City’s historic core as central to the City’s identity and long-term economic development strategy – emphasizing quality of place. 2. Activate and revitalize Jefferson City’s historic commercial centers and residential neighborhoods as distinctive places for living and investing. 3. Connect the City’s historic core to its outlying suburban neighborhoods through transportation enhancements, parks, open space, trails, bikeways, programing, public facilities, and other initiatives. 4. Use the City’s historic preservation, neighborhood services, and planning programs strategically to stimulate private investment in the revitalization of historic areas. 5. Actively engage residents and visitors with information, interpretation, and programming that reinforces community identity and tells the City’s stories. Mr. Lester asked for clarification that the Committee will just be making a recommendation and that each individual item will be evaluated and will go out for public comment and committee review. Ms. Nanoski confirmed that the plan is a set of recommendations and that any changes will go through the proper channels. Mary Shantz, 1928 Hayselton, spoke in favor of this request. She stated that she is the chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. She said she believes this is a plan that the City needs. She stated it will be an ongoing process. Donna Deetz, 720 E High, spoke in favor of this request. She stated that she is the president for the Historic City of Jefferson. She said she is very much in favor of this request, and believes that a lot of demolitions and abandonments could have been eliminated, if we had this plan in place sooner. Holly Stitt, 1727 South View, Holts Summit, spoke in favor of this request. She stated she has tried to restore many historic buildings, and likes the fact that this document would give guidance. No one spoke in opposition to this request. Ms. Nanoski gave the staff report and staff recommendation. Discussion took place between commission members and staff, on whether or not rental inspections need to be part of the plan. Staff reiterated that establishment of a rental inspection program is a recommendation of the plan, but would have to go through an official public review process before any decisions to enact such a program. Mr. Lester moved and Mr. Deeken seconded to approve the resolution to adopt the Jefferson City Historic Preservation Plan as a component of the Jefferson City Comprehensive Plan. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes: Aye: Lester, Deeken, Markus, Yarnell, Cotton, Vaughan, Quigg, and Fretwell. 7. Other Business A. Staff Updates on Prior Cases Prior cases: Case No. P19019 – Staff reported that the Zoning Code Text Amendment Pertaining to Short Term Rentals will go in front of City Council on November 18. 8. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Eric Barron, Assistant Secretary