Planning & Zoning Commission

CITY OF MANCHESTER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 11, 2019 COMMISSIONERS CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF Jason Truesdell, Chairman (2022) Paul Hamill, Alderman, Ex-Officio member Jerry Meyer (2020) Melanie Rippetoe, Director of Planning & Zoning Joni Korte (2020) Cinnamon Mullins, Recording Secretary Linda Fluchel (2023) Mark Smith (2022) John Dodge (2022) Mike Clement, Mayor CASES REPRESENTATIVES OF CASES A. 19-SIGN-006 Jenn Helferstay, with Fastsigns, on behalf of Parkway School District, owner, is seeking approval of a Sign Permit in order to install 3 ground signs at the entrances of Parkway South High School located at 801 Hanna Road, in the R-3 Single-Family Residential Zoning District. B. 19-TXT-011 City Staff proposes a • Melanie Rippetoe Zoning Text Amendment to sections of City of Manchester Article V to permit Learning Centers and 14318 Manchester Rd Tutoring Facilities as a Permitted Use in Manchester, MO 63011 the “C-1” and “C-2” Zoning Regulations. 636-227-1385 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Truesdell called the Planning and Zoning meeting of November 11, 2019 to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Chairman Truesdell asked the Recording Secretary to take roll. Commissioner Jerry Meyer Present Chairman Jason Truesdell Present Commissioner Linda Fluchel Present Commissioner Mark Smith Present Commissioner Joni Korte Present Alderman Paul Hamill Present Commissioner John Dodge Present Melanie Rippetoe, Director Present Mayor Mike Clement Present Cinnamon Mullins, Recording Present Secy PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES November 11, 2019 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Dodge made the motion to approve the minutes of October 14, 2019. Motion seconded by Commissioner Meyer; motion approved by voice vote. The vote taken was recorded as follows: Ayes Nays Abstentions Excused 8 0 0 0 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mayor Clement seconded the motion. The vote taken was recorded as follows: Ayes Nays Abstentions Excused 8 0 0 0 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS A. 19-SIGN-006 Jenn Helferstay, with Fastsigns, on behalf of Parkway School District, owner, is seeking approval of a Sign Permit in order to install 3 ground signs at the entrances of Parkway South High School located at 801 Hanna Road, in the R-3 Single-Family Residential Zoning District. Director Rippetoe that due to inclement weather the applicant may not be present but she felt comfortable presenting the signs if the Commission wanted to proceed with the agenda item. After discussion the Commission decided to proceed with Staff presenting the three signs of 19- SIGN-006. Director Rippetoe explained that the applicant is applying for 3 ground, directional signs for Parkway South High School. They are approximately 15 sq. ft. and 7ft. 8in. in height. Two are replacing current signs on the campus. Director Rippetoe continued that the signs met all the City’s regulations. Staff had no objections. After questions presented by the Commission, Director Rippetoe clarified that the signs would not be lit. Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the three signs of CASE #19-SIGN-006. Mayor Clement seconded the motion; it was passed by voice vote. The vote taken was recorded as follows: Ayes Nays Abstentions Excused 8 0 0 0 B. 19-TXT-011 City Staff proposes a Zoning Text Amendment to sections of Article V to permit Learning Centers and Tutoring Facilities as a Permitted Use in the “C-1” and “C-2” Zoning Regulations. Director Rippetoe presented this case. She explained that this text amendment would allow Learning Centers and Tutoring Facilities in the C-1 and C-2 Commercial Districts as a Permitted Use. This would allow for new businesses of this type to come into the City and bring current businesses up to code. 2 PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES November 11, 2019 Alderman Hamill made the motion to give a favorable recommendation to the Board of Aldermen regarding the Text Amendment of CASE #19-TXT-011. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion; it was passed by voice vote. The vote taken was recorded as follows: Ayes Nays Abstentions Excused 8 0 0 0 7. PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR’S REPORT Director Rippetoe reported on cases for an upcoming Board of Adjustment meeting. She additionally reported that she is upgrading the Nuisance Regulations for the City and related revisions will be coming before the Commission soon. She also presented an informational binder to the Commission regarding background and planning information on the Planned Business District and updated the Commission on previous projects that had been presented to them. 8. EX-OFFICIO’S REPORT Alderman Hamill reported that the Board of Aldermen recently met with a consultant about an annexation plan and that the City has refinanced the TIF bonds so they should now be paid off in 2024. 9. MAYORAL REPORT Mayor Clement reported that the 2020 budget was almost completed. He also reported that the City had a very successful Veteran’s Breakfast at the American Legion. Mayor Clement then answered the Commissioner’s questions on Police Accreditation. 10. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 11. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Korte made the motion to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 11, 2019 at 7:17 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Meyer; motion approved by voice vote. The vote taken was recorded as follows: Ayes Nays Abstentions Excused 8 0 0 0 Respectfully submitted by: Cinnamon Mullins, Recording Secretary ### 3