Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 1 GOVERNMENT CTR  BALLWIN MO 63011 SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 Chairman Weaver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members in attendance were: PRESENT ABSENT Chairman Mark Weaver Alderman Mark Stallman Secretary Olivia Pieknik Commissioner Grant Alexander Commissioner Derek Beiter Commissioner Gary Carr Commissioner Chad Silker Commissioner Mike Swain Commissioner Victoria Winfrey Mayor Tim Pogue Planning Technician Shawn Edghill City Administrator Eric Sterman Ms. Kate Henry for City Attorney Robert E. Jones Approval of Minutes Secretary Pieknik asked that the minutes of the June 6 meeting be amended to read, “Acting Chairman Pieknik called the meeting to order…” A motion was made by Mayor Pogue to accept the minutes of the June 6, 2022 meeting as amended. Commissioner Alexander seconded the motion, which re- ceived unanimous approval from the Commission members present. SUE 22-05 – Restaurant with Sale of Alcohol by the Drink Little Hi Hi-Pointe Drive In, 15069 Manchester Rd, Ballwin MO 63011 Petitioner: Mr. Ben Hillman, 120 S Central Ave Suite 1000, St Louis MO 63105 Mr. Hillman and co-owner Mr. Mike Johnson addressed the Commission, requesting approval for a special use exception to operate a drive in restaurant with the sale of alcohol by the drink. Mr. Hill- man gave a short presentation describing the restaurant and its menu. Mr. Johnson noted that their burgers have won world competitions. Chairman Weaver asked if there will be a drive-thru. Mr. Hillman said not in the traditional sense. Orders will not be taken at the window; customers will order online and pick up at the window. Sec- retary Pieknik asked about outdoor seating. Mr. Hillman stated that the patio on the east side of the building will be utilized for outdoor seating, but they have not determined how many tables will be placed outside. At most it would be seating for up to 30 people. Secretary Pieknik voiced her concern that customers will be outside drinking. Mr. Hillman stated that they do not expect alcohol sales to be particularly high at this location due to the small dining room. The hours of operation will be 11:00 am – 9:00 pm. Secretary Pieknik asked about traffic. Mayor Pogue said that this property has previously housed res- taurants and traffic has never been a problem. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 1 Mr. Hillman noted that The Rock church has given their approval for the proposal, and have offered the use of their parking lot. Commissioner Swain asked when the petitioners plan on opening. Mr. Hillman said as soon as six weeks after Board of Aldermen approval. Attorney Kate Henry stated that her firm represents Mr. Johnson for personal matters. Since her firm does not represent him for the business, there is no conflict of interest. Chairman Weaver opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of Petition SUE 22-05. No one came forward, and Chairman Weaver asked if anyone wished to speak in opposi- tion to the petition. No one came forward, and Chairman Weaver closed the public hearing. Mayor Pogue made a motion to recommend approval of Petition SUE 22-05 to the Board of Aldermen. Commissioner Alexander seconded the motion, which received unanimous approval from the Com- mission members present. SUE 22-04 – Entertainment Use De-Crypt-It Escape Room, 116 Holloway Rd, Ballwin MO 63011 Petitioner: Mr. James Tyler, 135 Lois Ln, Paducah KY 42001 Neither Mr. Tyler nor a representative was in attendance to answer the Commission’s questions. Mayor Pogue asked if staff has any objections regarding the petition. Planning Technician Edghill said he does not have any concerns and feels that it can be voted on without the petitioners in attend- ance. Commissioner Carr asked if a traffic study had been done. Planning Technician Edghill said that since no changes are proposed to the site, parking capacity for the entertainment use is the only considera- tion. Parking is adequate for the proposed use. Commissioner Carr asked about the hours of opera- tion. Planning Technician Edghill said that has not been disclosed to him. Commissioner Carr said that his concern is for the condominiums off of Kehrs Mill Rd. Planning Technician Edghill said that the proposed use is not directly adjacent to that area. Secretary Pieknik voiced her concern that cus- tomers will loiter around the area late at night. Commissioner Carr made a motion to table Petition SUE 22-04 until the October 3, 2022 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to allow the petitioner or his agent to be in attendance. Mayor Pogue seconded the motion, which received unanimous approval from the Commission members pre- sent. Adjournment Secretary Pieknik made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Winfrey seconded the motion, which received unanimous approval from the Commission members present. The meeting was ad- journed at 7:20 p.m. J. Mark Weaver, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 2