HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-12-13 minutesMEETING MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
December 13, 2022
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Andrew Hake, Chairman 12 of 12
Jim Crabtree, Vice Chairman 11 of 12
Jay Seaver 9 of 12
Brad Schaefer 7 of 12
Adam Cartwright, Alternate 12 of 12
Roy Michael, Alternate 11 of 12
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Katy Lacy 8 of 12
Michael Eichner, Alternate 4 of 6
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT
Michael Lester
STAFF PRESENT
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Planning Manager
Dustin Birch, Associate City Attorney
Kortney Bliss, Planner
Lisa Dittmer, Administrative Assistant
Guests: Allen Barnett, Lori Brown-Russell, Kennan Russell, and Bunnie Trickey Cotten.
1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex-Officio Members and Staff
Chairman Hake called the meeting to order at 7:35 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: Cartwright, Crabtree, Hake, Schaefer, and Seaver.
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. Crabtree moved and Mr. Seaver seconded to adopt the agenda as reordered by placing
B220012 first on the agenda. The motion passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cartwright, Crabtree, Hake, Schaefer, and Seaver.
Nay: None.
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the October 11, 2022 Meeting
Mr. Seaver moved and Mr. Crabtree seconded to approve the minutes as printed. The motion
passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cartwright, Crabtree, Hake, Schaefer, and Seaver.
Nay: None.
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5. Communications Received
No communication was received.
6. New Business – Public Hearings
Case No. B220012 – 623 Norris Drive, Front Setback Variance. Request filed by Kennan Russell
and Lori Brown, property owners, for an 8-foot variance from the required 25-foot front setback for
the RS-2 Single Family Residential zoning district to permit a 17-foot front setback to accommodate
construction of a 24 foot by 19.5-foot garage. The property is located on the western side of Norris
Drive 650 feet south of Boonville Road and is described as Edgewood Addition Lot 6 & Part of Lot
7 in Block 1, in the City of Jefferson, Cole County, Missouri.
Ms. Bliss described the location of the request, zoning of the property and surrounding property,
and the proposed desire to construct a 24’ by 19.5’ main level garage addition to the front of the
house. The applicant is requesting an eight-foot variance from the required 25-foot front setback
variance to permit a 17’ front setback for the subject property.
Lori Brown-Russell, property owner of 623 Norris Drive, presented the case. The house was
purchased in poor condition with hopes to add a two-car garage on the main level. The Russell’s
previously spoke to a contractor and carpenter who didn’t notice any issues with the setback. Terry
McDaniel told the Russell’s he spoke to city staff who advised him the setback would not be a
problem. Ms. Brown stated she spoke to neighbors on the north and south side and across the
street, those neighbors did not present any issues to the applicant about building a two-car garage.
Ms. Brown answered questions from members and stated the new garage would be 30.5 feet to
the curb. If a vehicle parks outside the new garage, there would still be 14 feet to the street. The
proposed garages will not encroach any of the neighbor’s views.
Bunnie Trickey-Cotton, resident at 1815 Cedar Ridge Ct. spoke in favor of the request. Ms. Trickey-
Cotton was the realtor that helped the Russell’s with the purchase of this property. Ms. Trickey-
Cotton stated the Russell’s have made huge improvements that has increased the value of the
neighborhood.
No one else 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 stated with the setback variance, there will be 17 feet
from the Right-of Way. The Russell’s will not change the direction or size of the driveway. Many of
the houses in the area have garages and carports Ms. Bliss described the recommended form of
motion.
Mr. Seaver moved and Mr. Crabtree seconded to approve a requested 8 feet variance from the
required 25 feet front setback for the RS-2 Single Family Residential zoning district to permit a front
setback of 17 feet for construction of a garage.
The motion passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye Cartwright, Crabtree, Hake, Schaefer, and Seaver.
Nay: None.
A slight recess occurred so staff could meet with the requestor of B22011.
Case No. B220011 – 1560 Bald Hill Road, Front Setback Variance. Request filed by Christopher
Billings, property owner, for a 6-foot variance from the required 25-foot front setback for the RS-3
Single Family Residential zoning district to permit a 19-foot front setback to accommodate
construction of a new single-family home. The property is located on the western side of Bald Hill
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Road at the intersection of Nelson Drive and is described as Part of the Outlet 103, in the City of
Jefferson, Cole County, Missouri.
Ms. Bliss described the location of the request, the property and surrounding area is zoned RS-3
family residential. The applicant plans to build a 1,428 square foot home that would extend a
maximum of 6’ into the 25’ front setback. Staff and members discussed the topography of the
property, the terrain of the property has approximately 30’ of elevation fall across the front portion
of the property.
Christopher Billings, property owner of 1560 Bald Hill Road, presented the case. Mr. Billings stated
they have brought approximately 270 dump truck loads of rock and dirt in to build the foundation
up. Mr. Billings is planning to build his mother a slab home on the property. Mr. Billings also plans
to install a privacy fence behind the residence to protect anyone from falling off the ledge.
Alan Barnett, resident at 1605 Bald Hill Road, spoke regarding the request. Mr. Barnett is
concerned with speeding in the area and additional vehicles parked on the roadway.
No one else spoke regarding the request; the Chair closed the public hearing.
Ms. Bliss described the request and the recommended form of motion.
Mr. Cartwright moved and Mr. Seaver seconded a motion to approve a 6 feet variance from the
required 25 feet front setback for the RS-3 Single Family Residential zoning district to permit a front
setback of 19 feet for construction of a single-family home.
Mr. Barron stated staff can direct Mr. Barnett to the Traffic and Transportation Commission about
his traffic concerns in the area. The Building Official is aware of the fill at the property and any
building on the property will still need to meet all of the building related requirements within the city.
A brief discussion occurred between staff and commission members about various concerns and
questions with the request.
The motion passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye Cartwright, Crabtree, Hake, Schaefer, and Seaver.
Nay: None.
7. Miscellaneous Reports
None
8. Other Business
A. Adoption of 2023 Board of Adjustment Calendar
Mr. Crabtree moved and Mr. Seaver seconded a motion to approve the 2023 meeting calendar.
The motion passed unanimously.
B. Election of Officers
Election of officers will take place at the next meeting.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Dittmer
Administrative Assistant