HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-07-13 minutesMEETING MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
July 12, 2022
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Andrew Hake, Chairman 9 of 9
Katy Lacy (via Webex) 6 of 9
Jay Seaver 6 of 9
Adam Cartwright, Alternate 9 of 9
Roy Michael, Alternate 8 of 9
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Jim Crabtree, Vice Chairman 8 of 9
Brad Schaefer 4 of 9
Michael Eichner, Alternate 2 of 3
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT
Erin Wiseman
STAFF PRESENT
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Planning Manager
Dustin Birch, Associate City Attorney
Kortney Bliss, Planner
Shane Wade, Civil Engineer
Katrina Williams, Planner
Lisa Dittmer, Administrative Assistant
Guests: Rodney Ponder, Jerry Bartel, Nathan Muessig, and Jeff Haldiman with The News Tribune.
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, Lacy, Seaver, Cartwright, and Michael. Those
wishing to speak to the Board were sworn in.
2. Procedures Explained
Chairman Hake explained the procedures of the meeting. Ms. Bliss 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. Seaver moved and Mr. Cartwright seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion
passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Lacy, Seaver, Cartwright, and Michael.
Nay: None.
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the June 14, 2022 Meeting
Mr. Seaver moved and Mr. Michael seconded to approve the minutes as printed. The motion
passed 5-0 with the following votes:
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Aye: Hake, Lacy, Seaver, Cartwright, and Michael.
Nay: None.
5. Communications Received
Communications on Case B22008 were distributed to Commission Members.
6. New Business – Public Hearing
Case No. B22005 – 312 Joe Lane, Front Setback Variance. Request filed by Show Me Assets
LLC, property owner, for a 1.55-foot front setback variance from required 25-foot front setback of
the RS-2 Single Family Zoning District to permit a 23.45-foot front setback for the construction of a
new single-family dwelling. The property is located 270 feet south of Scenic Drive and is described
as part of Lot 406, Lot 407, and Lot 408, Landwehr Hills Subdivision, Section 15, in the City of
Jefferson, Cole County, Missouri. (Muessig Construction, Consultant).
Ms. Bliss described that the location of the request, zoning of the property and surrounding
property, and the proposed use as a single-family dwelling. Ms. Bliss stated there was a foundation
inspection completed and the foundation was found to be in compliance with the front setback
variance. A survey completed later found that three corners encroached slightly into the front
setback. Ms. Bliss described the role of the Board in reviewing the required findings and that
information on the required findings are contained in the application materials and the staff report.
Mr. Seaver inquired if the subject property is already under construction, Ms. Bliss advised the first
residence is currently under construction. Mr. Barron described that this is considered an after the
fact variance. The foundation of the house was placed slightly in the front setback area. The front
property line was staked by a survey company and 25-foot measurements were taken off of those
stakes. When the survey company came back to survey the site as part of the lot split process for
additional lots and construction, that is when it was determined the foundation was in the front
setback area.
Nathan Muessig, 115 S. Taylor Street, applicant, spoke regarding the request. Mr. Muessig
advised, based on the physical measurement, the setbacks were set the right way. Central Missouri
Professional Services (CMPS) completed surveys and satellite images that came back with
different results. Mr. Muessig asked CMPS why they would be different, CMPS advised the street
may have been poured a couple of feet off of what the map is showing compared to the satellite
information. Mr. Muessig does not have access to satellite information, so he didn’t know this until
after the foundation was already put in.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
No one spoke regarding the request.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Ms. Bliss described that information about the required findings is contained within the application
forms and within the staff report. Ms. Bliss described the recommended form of motion.
Mr. Seaver moved and Mr. Michael seconded to approve the requested 1.55-foot front setback
variance from required 25-foot front setback of the RS-2 Single Family Zoning District to permit a
23.45-foot front setback for the construction of a new single-family dwelling.
The motion passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Lacy, Seaver, Cartwright, and Michael.
Nay: None.
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Case No. B22006 – 2229 Christy Drive, Conditional Use Permit Request filed by Land
Investments LLC, property owner, on behalf of the United Capital City Soccer Club, applicant, for
a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction and operation of new Commercially Operated
Outdoor Recreational Facilities within a C-2 General Commercial Zoning District. The property is
located on the east side of Christy Drive and accessed by Special Olympics Drive. The property is
described as part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23 and part of the West Half
of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 44 North, Range 12 West, in the City of
Jefferson, Cole County, Missouri. (Central Missouri Professional Services, Consultant).
Ms. Bliss described that the location of the request, zoning of the prop erty and surrounding
property, and the proposed use as a commercially operated outdoor recreational facility. The
proposed conditional use is well suited for the area and complies with the Future Land Use Map in
the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Seaver inquired about the review of traffic flow in the area. Mr. Barron advised the City Code
requires a traffic impact study if there is greater than 100 peak hour vehicle trips, usually measured
on the adjacent streets. This study would be referred to the Public Works Department during the
Site Plan Review Process.
Brian McMillan, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E McCarty Street, consultant for Land
Investments, LLC., spoke regarding the request. Mr. McMillan advised there are two tracts planned:
phase one will be constructing four soccer fields and phase two will add two additional soccer fields
at a later date. Mr. McMillan advised Land Investments is keeping the corner tract A-3 for potential
future hotels or restaurants. Mr. Barron inquired about field lighting, Mr. McMillan confirmed the
fields will be lighted, but do not anticipate the lighting to cause any issues in the area. Mr. Seaver
inquired about noise and lighting issues with residential housing in the area. Mr. Barron advised a
private road, Rock Road, accesses three houses nearby, currently zoned residential. Rock Road
is not a street developed to city standards and would be a major expense to make it a city street in
the future. Christy Drive is an arterial street and Mr. Barron expects future rezoning in the area is a
high possibility. Mr. McMillan advised City Code requires buffer yards next to a residential area,
and the project does meet the buffer yard requirements of an open buffer yard of 30 feet from the
property line. The anticipated start date is by the end of 2022, with hopes to complete the project
by spring 2023.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
No one spoke regarding the request.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Ms. Bliss described that information about the required findings is contained within the application
forms and within the staff report. Ms. Bliss advised the Fire Department did mention that two fire
hydrants would be needed, this would be addressed during the site plan review process. Ms. Bliss
described the recommended form of motion.
Mr. Seaver moved and Mr. Michael seconded to approve the requested Conditional Use Permit to
permit Commercially Operated Outdoor Recreational Facilities in a C-2 General Commercial zoning
district with the following condition.
1. The development must comply with all applicable City Code requirements in all stages
of development.
The motion passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Lacy, Seaver, Cartwright, and Michael.
Nay: None.
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Case No. B22007 – 2302 & 2312 East McCarty Street, Conditional Use Permit and Variances.
This case was continued to the next meeting after discussions with the applicant.
Case B22008 - 316 Belair Drive, Rear Setback Variance. Request filed by Rodney & Sheila
Ponder, property owner, for a 5-foot variance from the 5-foot rear setback requirement for an
accessory structure to permit a carport to be placed at a 0-foot rear setback. The property is located
850 feet north of the intersection of Belair Drive and Hillsdale Drive and is described as part of the
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 45, Range 12, in the City of
Jefferson, Cole County, Missouri.
Ms. Bliss described that the location of the request, zoning of the property and surrounding
property, and the proposed use as a n accessory structure to construct a carport. Mr. Barron
advised the lot measures 7,650 square feet, which is less than the 10,000 square feet that is the
current minimum lot size for that particular zoning district. There is a protection in the zoning cod e
that are small and were platted legally, the zoning code describes them as in conformance.
Rodney Ponder, 822 Shawn Drive, applicant, spoke regarding the request. Mr. Ponder is
requesting to construct the back of a carport on the rear property line behi nd the residence. Mr.
Ponder is aware he will need to apply for a building permit if this is approved, before beginning
work.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in person regarding the request, all members were provided e-mail correspondence
from Tim Rielly at 315 Norris Drive, voicing his concerns about stormwater issues in the area. Mr.
Wade advised this 18’x20’ carport will cause a minimal amount of drainage. Mr. Ponder advised
he can add a gutter if needed and plans to add more gravel for water runoff.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Ms. Bliss described that information about the required findings is contained within the application
forms and within the staff report. Ms. Bliss described the recommended form of motion.
Mr. Cartwright moved and Mr. Michael seconded to approve the requested 5-foot variance from
the 5-foot rear setback requirement for accessory structures to permit a carport to be placed at a
0-foot rear setback.
The motion passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Lacy, Seaver, Cartwright, and Michael.
Nay: None.
7. Miscellaneous Reports
Mr. Barron explained that Ms. Lacy is attending virtually to increase the attendance to five
members, this was approved prior by the Chair, Mr. Hake. Mr. Birch advised to exercise the virtual
meeting option for an individual member, a quorum does have to be present in person.
8. Other Business
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Dittmer
Administrative Assistant