Zoning Board of Appeals

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES for September 24, 2015 Members: Rebecca Boyer Present Tim Price Present Don Rockwell Present Patrick Sullivan Present Toni Togias Present Steven Zimmerman Present Dan Nollman, Chairman Present Staff present: Annissa McCaskill, Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning Kari Tutza, Administrative Assistant of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning Brian Flynn, Assistant City Attorney Aldermen present: Ken Kinsella-Ward 1, Phil Elmore-Ward 7, Michael Buettner-Ward 2 Public present: Lillian Schneider, 219 Kansas Ave. Alicia Bradley, S. 27th St. Lissa Stellings Boone, 501 N. Charles Jeff Kaiser, TRI Architects Tim Boone, 501 N. Charles Sean Willis, 2004 West A St. Wayne Snapp, 310 S. 29th St. Betty Hawell, 12 S. 29th St. Robert & Erin Lowry, 123 S. 29th St. Jeff & Kimberly DeBoe, 110 Mascoutah Ave. Kent Brelien, 29 S. 20th St. Barb Wegley, 310 S. 29th St. Debbie Verges, 2010 West A St. Gene Behrman, 100 S. 34th St. Craig Stafford, 2115 West A St. Dianne Rogge, 2015 West A St Jamie Aaron, 2205 West A St. Chris Balster, 2205 West A St. Mike Koziatek, BND Stewart Lannert, 318 S. 29th St. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dan Nollman. Roll called, quorum declared. Chairman Nollman noted that all Zoning Board cases heard at this meeting will be considered at the Monday, October 5, 2015 City Council meeting. Chairman Nollman asked if there were any corrections to be noted for the August 27, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes. No corrections were made hence the minutes were approved by the Board. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Chairman Nollman stated that case #29-Sept15-Lindenwood University was withdrawn by the applicant so the case would not be heard at the meeting. The following case was heard:  26-Sept15 – Jeffrey DeBoe/Flipmode Fysique – Request for a Sign Installation permit for Area of Special Control in order to place two (2) 2’ x 4’ window graphics at 110 Mascoutah Ave. located in a C-2 Heavy Commercial zoning district. (Applicable portion of zoning code: 53-4-1.) Ward 7 ~1~ The applicant explained the request stating the dimensions and location of the signage. The proposed signage is not illuminated. A new awning has been installed but without verbiage. With no further discussion by the Board, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion. A motion was made by Rebecca Boyer to approve the request. It was seconded by Steve Zimmerman. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried. 7-0.  27-Sept15 – Tim & Lissa Boone/Surya Rakta Wellness – Request for a Use variance in order to expand the existing business, Surya Rakta Wellness, to include parcels: 08-22.0-229-004 and 08-22.0-229-005 for the use of yoga classes, personal coaching, specialized personal training, nutrition coaching and massage therapy located in an A-1 Single Family zoning district. (Applicable portions of zoning code: 60-6-4.) Ward 1 Annissa McCaskill stated that the business is located at 138 N. Michigan and explained the reasoning as to why the two parcel numbers were used in the case description. The applicants explained their request stating that they own the properties on both sides of the subject parcels. A previous Use variance was approved by City Council for the use of the business and parking lot. These parcels will be used as a thoroughfare to and from the business and parking lot. There are no plans at this time to use the small structure on the subject parcels. To negative Lillian Schneider stated her concerns with parking and operating a business in a residential area. Alderman Kinsella stated that he has not heard any concerns regarding the business or request. They have been good neighbors. With no further discussion by the Board, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion. A motion was made by Rebecca Boyer to approve the request. It was seconded by Toni Togias. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried. 7-0.  28-Sept15 – Dunkin Donuts c/o TRI Architects – Request for a Special Use permit in order to allow for outdoor dining for Dunkin Donuts restaurant at 660 Carlyle Ave., parcel: 08-23.0-401-099 located in a C-2 Heavy Commercial zoning district. (Applicable portion of zoning code: 60-6-50.) Ward 7 Jeff Kaiser, TRI Architects, represented Dunkin Donuts and explained the request. The current structure will be demolished. There will not be obstruction to sight regarding traffic. With no further discussion by the Board, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion. A motion was made by Don Rockwell to approve the request. It was seconded by Rebecca Boyer. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried. 7-0. Rebecca Boyer made a motion to ADJOURN, which was seconded by Tim Price. All members present voted aye. Chairman Nollman adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Kari L. Tutza, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning Department ~2~