Zoning Board of Appeals

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES for October 28, 2015 Members: Rebecca Boyer Present Tim Price Present Don Rockwell Present Patrick Sullivan Present Toni Togias Present Steven Zimmerman Excused 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 JP Penet, Assistant Fire Chief Aldermen present: Alderman present: Joe Hazel Yes Ken Kinsella No Mike Buettner Yes Janet Schmidt Yes Scott Tyler Yes Kent Randle Yes Raffi Ovian Yes Johnnie Anthony Yes Ed Dintelman Yes Phillip Silsby No Paul Seibert No Bob White Yes Phil Elmore Yes Trent Galetti Yes Roger Wigginton Yes James Musgrove No Public present: Nancy Mitchell, Ronald Mitchell, Michael Hagberg, Janet Schmidt, Jane Pusa, Rose Wilson, Julie Pusa, Sue Fizer, Christopher Mitchell, Dave Pusa, Rick Brown, Lillian Schneider, Mary Reuter, Patricia Ahrens, Joe Gain, Herb Roach, Sandy Bagwell, Diane Muckensturm, Tammy Clover, Reeta Piirala Skoglund, Georgia Ann Edwards, Cassie Behrmann, Sandra Behrmann, Clare Behrmann, Gene Behrmann, Rou Lantz, Stewart Lannert, Kirk & Lana Weber, Alex Enyart, Debbie Verjes, Steven Suess, Dianne Rogge, Noah Bruemmer, Sylvia Hammitt, Dale Wentz, Erin & Robert Lowry, Cindy Manjounes, Patty Gregory, Otto Roberts, Bob Kaiser, Rob Berniking, Mike Koziatek, Ann Niebur, Royce & Dot Carlisle, Nancy Schuet, Michelle Bischoff, Tara Brandley, Terry Glenn, Emily West, Craig and Matt Stafford, Bryan & Kim Bursing, Michael Sintzel, Renee Potter, Judy Bauer, Mike Proffitt, Berry Harrell, Tom Caerstone, Alicia Bradley, Scott & Lisa Vignassi, Jamie Balster, Wayne Snapp, Ted Burden, Chris Dassold, Julie Sydor, Scott Spinner, Bruce Radford Sr., Jouhn Hupt, Geri Boyer, Doug Boyer, Michael Bradley, Brian & Sue Soehnlen, Paige Cherry, Julie Orlet 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, November 2, 2015 City Council meeting. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ~1~  Zoning Board of Appeals, page 2 October 28, 2015 The following case was heard: 34-Oct15 – Lindenwood University - A request for a Special Use Permit for the following properties 2001 West Main (08-20.0-220-016); 2007 W. Main (08-20.0-220-013); 2027 W. Main (08-20.0-220-008); 2111 W. Main (08- 20.0-217-028); 2115 W. Main (08-20.0-217-027); 2120 W. Main (08-20.0-223-012); 2121 W. Main (08- 20.0-217-025): 2129 W. Main (08-20.0-217-024); 2203 W. Main (08-20.0-217-023); 2209 W. Main (08- 20.0-217-022); 2415/2417 W. Main (08-20.0-214-008); 2419/2421 W. Main (08-20.0-214-007); 2425 W. Main (08-20.0-214-006); 2427 W. Main (08-20.0-214-004); 2000 W A St. (08-20.0-220-007); 2003 W A St. (08-20.0-218-008); 2007 W A St. (08-20.0-218-007); 2011 W A St. (08-20.0-218-006); 2021 W A St. (08-20.0-218-004); 2023/2025 W A St. (08-20.0-218-001);2024 W A St. (08-20.0-220-001);2110 W A St. (08-20.0-217-012);2200 W A St. (08-20.0-217-008);2204 W A St.(08-20.0-217-006);2208 W A St. (08-20.0-217-005);2212 W A St.(08-20.0-217-004); 2216 W A St. (08-20.0-217-002); 2218 W A St. (08-20.0-217-001); 2709 Sassy (08-20.0-101-072); 2713 Sassy (08-20.0-101-071); 2717 Sassy (08-20.0-101-070); 2706 Godfrey (08-20.0-100-012); 2708 Godfrey (08-20.0-100-011); 2713 Godfrey (08-20.0-101-030); 2715 Godfrey (08-20.0-101-029); 16 S.21st (08-20.0-224-006); 30 S. 21st (08-20.0-224-001); 103 N. 21st (08-20.0-216-006); 107 S. 27th (08-20.0-101-044); 109-111 S. 27th (08-20.0-101-043); 206 S. 27th (08-20.0-105-007); 210 S. 27th (08-20.0-105-035); 214 S. 27th (08-20.0-105-002); 273 S. 27th (08-20.0-101-034); 100 N. 27th (08-20.0-210-016); 102 N. 27th (08-20.0-210-019); 104 N. 27th (08- 20.0-210-025); 10 S. 29th (08-20.0-101-046); 120 S. 29th (08-20.0-101-020); 210 S. 29th (08-20.0-101-014); 300 S. 29th (08-20.0-101-005); 304 S. 29th (08-20.0-101-069); 500 S. 29th (08-20.0-100-005); 5 -10 Creston Arms Court (08-20.0-101-056); 11-14 Creston Arms Court (08-20.0-101-057) to be used by Lindenwood University as dormitories & student dwelling units. Said properties are located in A-2 Two Family, B-1 Multi Family, C-1 Light Commercial & C-2 Heavy Commercial zoning districts. (Applicable portions of zoning code: 60-6-19, 60-6-25, 60-6- 44, 60-6-50.) Ward 2 Discussion: Dr. Brett Barger, President of Lindenwood University-Belleville, and Dr. Angela Wingo, Dean of Students for Lindenwood University-Belleville, spoke on behalf of the University. The student housing objective was discussed touching on the subjects of the number of students in each dwelling, proposed seasonal meetings with the City and neighbors, the economic impact on the City, adequate parking, green space, property maintenance, security patrol, security lighting, student population, trash disposal, discipline process, and Belleville’s Comprehensive Plan in regards to the University. Dr. Barger and Dr. Wingo spoke on the many attributes of the University as well as a list of organizations that University students and staff volunteer their time. John Reichert, Julie Pusa, Steve Suess, Suzanne Pusa, Mike Proffit, Julie Orlet, Jane Pusa, Rose Wilson, Bob Kaiser, Renee Camford, Sue Fizer, Patty Gregory, Rob Berniking, Christopher Mitchell, Otto Roberts, Alex Enyart, Paige Cherry, Mary Reuter, Dave Pusa, Herb Roach, Craig Stafford, Patricia Ehrens, Terry Southerland Glenn spoke in favor of the request. Emily West, Stewart Lannert, Rick Brown, Alecia Bradley, Dale Wentz, Lillian Schneider, Bruce Radford, Wayne Snapp, Jamie Balster, Michael Hagberg, Robert Lowry, Gene Behrmann, Casey Behrmann, Sandy Behrmann, Clarissa Behrmann, Dianne Rogge spoke in opposition to the request. Alderman Ovian, Alderman Schmidt, Alderman White, Alderman Wigginton, Alderman Buettner, and Alderman Tyler made statements regarding the request. With no further discussion by the Board, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion. ~2~ A motion was made by Rebecca Boyer to approve the request with the following stipulations: (1.) Limitation of the number of students in Student Dwelling Units to no more than ten (10) students as permitted by applicable Fire, Building and City of Belleville Codes. This limitation is to take effect no later Zoning Board of Appeals, page 3 October 28, 2015 than Fall Semester 2016, if not sooner. (2.) Annual Inspections for compliance with applicable codes by the City of Belleville Fire and Building Departments. (3.) Quarterly meetings with Lindenwood University and City of Belleville staff to review property inventory, occupancy permit compliance and pertinent public health and safety issues. (4.) Annual end-of-school year town hall meetings with Lindenwood University, City of Belleville staff and area residents and owners to facilitate communication and identify concerns to be addressed well before the Fall Semester. (5.) All Lindenwood University owned property used for student housing leave the front yards as green space. (6.) Lindenwood University will submit an acceptable parking plan to the Board within ninety (90) days. (7.) Lindenwood University must safely light but not intrude upon neighbors. It was seconded by Toni Togias. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried. 6-0. Rebecca Boyer made a motion to ADJOURN, which was seconded by Toni Togias. All members present voted aye. Chairman Nollman adjourned the meeting at 10:18 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Kari L. Tutza, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning Department ~3~