HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-11-14 minutesMEETING MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
November 14, 2023
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Andrew Hake, Chairman 2 of 2
Jim Crabtree, Vice Chairman 2 of 2
Jay Seaver 2 of 2
Brad Schaefer 2 of 2
Adam Cartwright, Alternate 2 of 2
Michael Eichner, Alternate 2 of 2
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Roy Michael, Alternate 0 of 2
Katy Lacy 1 of 2
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT
Erin Wiseman
STAFF PRESENT
Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Eric Barron, Planning Manager
Kortney Bliss, Planner
Tiphanie Pearson, Administrative Assistant
Guests: Stephi Smith
Darren Pearce
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: Hake, Crabtree, Seaver, Schaefer, and Cartwright.
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 printed. The motion passed
5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Crabtree, Seaver, Schaefer, and Cartwright
Nay: None
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the October 10, 2023 Meeting
Mr. Seaver moved and Mr. Crabtree seconded to approve the minutes as printed. The motion
passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Hake, Crabtree, Seaver, Schaefer, and Cartwright
Nay: None
Minutes/Jefferson City Board of Adjustment Page 2
November 14, 2023
5. Communications Received
No correspondence was received.
6. New Business – Public Hearings
Case No. B23008 – 500 Madison Street, Signage Variance. Request filed by Central Missouri
Trust Co., property owner, for a variance to Chapter 3 of the City Code Section 3-5.I, (Electronic
message centers) to permit a three sided electronic message center in a C-3 central commercial
zoning district. The property is located on the north side of Highway 50 between Madison Street
and Jefferson Street and is described as in lots 704-707, in the City of Jefferson, County of Cole,
Missouri. (Pinnacle Sign Group.
Ms. Bliss described the location, zoning, and surrounding properties. The request is for a variance
to permit an electronic message center sign. Mr. Seaver asked why this signage situation is
different than that of other businesses in the area. Mr. Barron stated that it is in a different zoning
district than many of the surrounding properties and that the district does not have an allowance
for electronic message centers.
Mr. Pearce, Pinnacle Sign Room, presented the case. He gave details on the project and stated
that there is a need to keep up with competitors and modernize the signage. He also stated that
the sign will be able to be dimmed at night and that the current sign has to be replaced either way.
Mr. Crabtree asked if the new sign will be bigger. Mr. Pearce responded that it will be. Mr. Hake
then asked about the rate of change for the images upon the sign. Mr. Barron stated that there was
a 4-second rate of change regulation. Mr. Crabtree asked if there will be ground mounted lighting.
Mr. Pearce stated yes, and it will be soft and subtle. Mr. Crabtree then asked what the sign is made
of, and Mr. Pearce stated that it is aluminum and dusted with crystal silver so it will not rust. He
also stated that there is a concrete footing with a steel pipe up the middle, and that there will be a
nicely landscaped pad that it sits upon. Mr. Crabtree then asked if the roof would be capped. Mr.
Pearce stated yes it will be capped, and there will be ventilation.
There was no one to speak in favor of the project.
There was no one to speak in opposition of the project.
No one else spoke regarding the request.
Ms. Bliss referred the Board to the recommended form of motion.
Mr. Seaver moved and Mr. Crabtree seconded to approve a signage variance from Section 3-
5.I.1.b regarding the type of electronic message center permitted within the C-3 central commercial
zoning district to permit a standard commercial electronic message center.
A roll-call vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0 with the following votes:
Aye : Hake, Crabtree, Seaver, Schaefer, and Cartwright
Nay: None
7. Miscellaneous Reports
None.
8. Other Business
Staff Updates
o Mr. Barron stated that there are two cases that will be coming to the board in December
Adoption of 2024 Board of Adjustment Meeting Calendar
o The board approved the 2024 meeting calendar on a unanimous vote.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Tiphanie Pearson, Administrative Assistant