HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-05-16 minutesMEETING MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
May 16, 2023
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Andrew Hake, Chairman 2 of 2
Jim Crabtree, Vice Chairman 1 of 2
Katy Lacy 2 of 2
Adam Cartwright, Alternate 1 of 2
Roy Michael, Alternate 2 of 2
Michael Eichner, Alternate 2 of 2
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Brad Schaefer 1 of 2
Jay Seaver 0 of 2
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT
Erin Wiseman
STAFF PRESENT
Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Planning Manager
Dustin Birch, Associate City Attorney
Kortney Bliss, Planner
Lisa Dittmer, Administrative Assistant
Guests: Paul Samson and Cody Darr with Central Missouri Professional Services.
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, Crabtree, 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. Crabtree moved and Ms. Lacy seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed
5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Lacy, Crabtree, Cartwright, and Michael.
Nay: None.
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the March 14, 2023 Meeting
Ms. Lacy moved and Mr. Crabtree seconded to approve the minutes as printed. The motion passed
5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Lacy, Crabtree, Cartwright, and Michael.
Nay: None.
Minutes/Jefferson City Board of Adjustment Page 2
May 16, 2023
5. Communications Received
No communications were received.
6. New Business – Public Hearings
Case No. B23002 - 1850 Route C, Signage Variance. Request filed by JC Route C Partners,
LLC, property owner, for a variance to Chapter 3 of the City Code Section 3-5A.2.a, (maximum
number of freestanding signs permitted per a property’s frontage along a street or highway) to
permit an additional freestanding sign for a new and separate business which would be housed in
a new building situated on the property. The property is located on the north side of Route C 700
feet west of the intersection of Route C and Southwest Boulevard and is described as Part of
Northwest Quarter of the Northwest 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 the location, zoning, and surrounding properties. The request is for a variance
to permit an additional freestanding sign for a new business which would be housed in a new
building on the property.
Cody Darr with Central Missouri Professional Services presented the case. The owners of the lot
plan to construct a new 10,000 square foot building on the lot and lease it to Dollar Tree. There is
currently one existing sign for the existing building. The new proposed sign would be 55 square
feet and 20’6” tall. The sign would be double sided and have internal LED illumination. The sign
will not be on MoDOT ROW.
Mr. Barron discussed the history of the property and previous changes to City Code regarding the
number of freestanding signs allowed per property. Mr. Barron gave a brief account of options that
were discussed prior to the application being submitted. Other options discussed were dividing the
property to allow for an additional freestanding sign or working with the existing signage regulations,
combining signage in some way. The property owner felt combining signage would be problematic
to represent both buildings and the need to move the existing sign to a better location.
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 and described the recommended form of motion.
Mr. Crabtree moved and Mr. Michael seconded a motion to approve a signage variance which
would allow one freestanding sign permitted for the property’s frontage, and in addition, add one
additional sign to go from one permitted to two for a new and separate business.
The motion passed 4-1 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Lacy, Cartwright, and Michael.
Nay: Crabtree.
7. Miscellaneous Reports
None
8. Other Business
Ms. Wiseman thanked the members for serving on the board and allowing her to be the council
liaison. Mr. Birch advised this will be his last meeting with the city, Mr. Hake thanked Mr. Birch for
his service.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Dittmer, Administrative Assistant