Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes
December 5, 2007
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Tom Waltz, Chairman Joseph R. Soraghan, Sect./Treas.
David Osborn, Vice Chairman Valery Starr
Malcolm Bliss
Edw. D. Golterman
Greg Frick
Larry Ross
Joe Roeser
Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given,
the Planning and Zoning Commission convened on Wednesday, December 5,
2007, at Kirkwood City Hall. Council Member Tim Griffin, City Attorney
John Hessel, Public Works Director Kenneth D. Yost, Assistant Public
Works Director Todd Rehg, and Administrative Secretary Patti Dodel also
attended the meeting.
1. Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All
Commission members were present.
2. PZ-13-08 COMMUNITY UNIT PLAN TYPE A - TIMBERLAKE
APARTMENTS
Submitted: 10-31-07
Petitioner, Bruce Mills
Chairman Waltz recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a
public hearing regarding a request for a Community Unit Plan Type A at
Timberlake Apartments on Timberbrook Drive at Marshall Road. The
petitioner is Mills Properties. Chairman Waltz entered the following
exhibits into the record: An Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis
Countian on November 16, 2007, and a list of 26 property owners who
received notice of the public hearing.
Bruce Mills, of Mills Properties,
stated he is proposing to demolish one building containing 8 units of
the current 412-unit apartment complex and construct 230 additional
units for a total of 634 units and 898 parking spaces. If ownership of
the property can be obtained, a request to rezone the two parcels from
R-1 to R-5 and a Community Unit Plan Amendment would be submitted to
construct the 40 townhomes shown on the plan. The units would sell in
the $150,000 to $250,000 range. The new buildings would have parking
garages.
Chairman Waltz asked if
there were any questions or comments from the audience, and the
following responded:
Stephanie Burns, 1881
Charmwood Drive, is opposed to the project due to the additional traffic
and believes off-street parking is inadequate.
Carl Steger, 1419
Marshall Road, believes the additional units will generate too much
traffic.
Linda Fenton, 1861
North Signal Hills, is opposed to rezoning R-1 to R-5 and objects to
public subsidy for a private project.
Jason Roedel, 1221
South Glenwood, is opposed to the additional traffic and trash that
would be generated from additional units.
Leann Harford, resident
of Timberlake Apartments, believes the property is poorly maintained.
Deb Lavender, 1797 West
Adams, wanted to know if tax abatement would transfer to the owners of
the condominiums.
Gloria Newell, resident
of Timberlake Apartments, wants to know what would happen if the project
was not approved.
Gwyn Wahlmann, 1002
West Adams, believes the project is too dense, would generate too much
traffic, wants the City to commission a traffic study, and wants a
detailed landscape plan.
Kathy Paulsen, 401
Frieda, wants to see a tree study identifying which trees are to be
saved and wants Mills to pay an impact fee or for increase in number of
students attending Robinson School.
Gerry Biedenstein, 1035
Claridge, commented PGAV has designed numerous theme parks, questions a
seven-story building on this property, and objects to taxes being
frozen.
Pete Nardie, 1262
Charmwood Drive, is concerned about the additional traffic and the
trails. Also believes the additional density will challenge the
infrastructure and violates the Vision 2015 Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Mills commented
that the project is aimed at empty-nesters; however, they would pay the
school district for any additional students from the development. Mills
would pay for a traffic study.
Chairman Waltz appointed Mr. Roeser
(chair), Mr. Bliss (secretary), and Mr. Golterman to the subcommittee
and closed the public hearing.
3. Motion was made by Mr. Bliss and
seconded by Mr. Roeser to approve the minutes as written for the
November 7, 2007, meeting. The motion was unanimously approved by the
members present (Mr. Soraghan and Ms. Starr were absent).
4. PZ-12-08 SPECIAL USE PERMIT (RESTAURANT) - MCARTHURS BAKERY,
113 NORTH KIRKWOOD ROAD
Submitted: 10-16-07 Automatic Recommendation: 2-13-2008
Petitioner, Randall McArthur
{Subcommittee - Mr. Waltz (chair) and Mr. Golterman
(secretary)}
Motion was made by Mr. Ross and seconded by Mr. Roeser to approve
the special use permit for McArthur’s Bakery at 113 North Kirkwood
Road.
Mr. Waltz read the subcommittee report:
CITY OF KIRKWOOD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
DECEMBER 5, 2007
PETITION NUMBER: PZ-12-08
ACTION REQUESTED: SPECIAL USE
EXCEPTION (RESTAURANT)
PETITIONER: RANDALL MCARTHUR
PROPERTY LOCATION: 113 NORTH KIRKWOOD ROAD
DRAWINGS SUBMITTED: FLOOR PLANS RECEIVED OCTOBER 16, 2007
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
This is a request to
operate the existing bakery as a restaurant by placing tables and chairs
inside the building to seat approximately 15 patrons.
The site is zoned B-2,
General Business, and is surrounded by other commercially developed B-2
zoned properties. On-street parking exists along Kirkwood Road in front
of this location. Due to its location in the Downtown area, the
remodeling of this building is exempt from additional parking
requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & LAND USE:
The existing commercial building is
presently zoned commercial and designated for General Commercial Use by
the Vision 2015 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use is considered a
general commercial use and is consistent with the development policies
presented by the Plan.
DISCUSSION:
The petitioner presented his
application at the November 7, 2007, Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting; discussion was held and a Subcommittee was appointed. The
Subcommittee met on the site on November 13, 2007 with David McArthur.
Notice of the meeting had been properly posted.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Subcommittee
recommends this petition be approved with the following conditions:
1. The project shall be consistent with the floor plan stamped
“Received October 16, 2007, City of Kirkwood Public Works”, except as
noted herein.
2. The applicant shall comply with all standard conditions as
listed on Exhibit A.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Waltz Edw. D. Golterman
The motion to approve the special use permit was unanimously
approved by the members present (Mr. Soraghan and Ms. Starr were
absent).
Motion was made by Mr. Osborn and seconded by Mr. Bliss to approve
the subcommittee report recommending approval. The motion was
unanimously approved by the members present (Mr. Soraghan and Ms. Starr
were absent).
5. PZ-15-03C REVISED SITE PLAN & AMEND ZONING CODE-100 KIRKWOOD
PL
Submitted: 10-19-07 Automatic Recommendation: 1-17-08
Petitioner, Dennis Hayden
{Subcommittee - Ms. Starr (chair), Mr. Osborn (secretary),
and Mr. Frick}
Mr. Hayden, president of Hayden Homes, and his attorney, Steven
Koslovsky, were present. Motion was made by Mr. Frick and seconded by
Mr. Bliss to amend the Zoning Code pertaining to parking in the B-2
Zoning District for mixed-use developments on parcels containing less
than five acres. Mr. Osborn read the subcommittee report recommending
denial of an amendment to the Zoning Code:
CITY OF KIRKWOOD
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
December 5,
2007
PETITION NUMBER: PZ-15-03C
ACTION REQUESTED: AMEND ZONING
CODE (B-2 MIXED USE PARKING)
PETITIONER: HAYDEN HOMES,
INC
PETITIONER’S AGENT: DENNIS HAYDEN
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Hayden Homes requests
an amendment to the Zoning Code to allow the Commission and City Council
flexibility in determining the required number of parking spaces for
mixed-use developments in the B-2 Zoning District, as follows:
Amend Section A-42, B-2 General
Business District (Central Business District) by deleting from
Subsection (h) thereof, the language “of over five (5) acres”.
(h) Off‑street parking and loading facilities. Shall be provided as
required in Article XI of this Ordinance except for mixed-use
developments of over five (5) acres when approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or City Council as part of a site plan review.
RECOMMENDATION (AMEND
ZONING CODE):
The Subcommittee does
not believe there is any public benefit to the proposed amendment and
recommends denial of amending Article A-42(h) of the Zoning Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg Frick Valery Starr David Osborn
Mr. Osborn commented that the petitioner can file an application
with the Board of Adjustment to request a reduction in the required
number of parking spaces. The motion to amend the Zoning Code failed
unanimously by the members present (Mr. Soraghan and Ms. Starr were
absent). Motion was made by Mr. Osborn and seconded by Mr. Frick to
approve the subcommittee report. Motion passed six to one (Mr.
Golterman was opposed and Mr. Soraghan and Ms. Starr were absent).
Motion was made by Mr. Frick and seconded by Mr. Ross to approve
the revised site plan for Phase II of 100 Kirkwood Place. Mr. Osborn
read the subcommittee report recommending approval:
(Insert report)
City Attorney Hessel advised the petitioner that, in order to pass,
the report required five votes in favor (a majority of the body (9) not
a majority of the members present (7). Mr. Hayden’s attorney, Mr.
Koslovsky, requested the report be continued. Motion was made by Mr.
Frick and seconded by Mr. Osborn to continue the item to the January 16,
2008, meeting. Motion passed six to one (Mr. Golterman was opposed and
Mr. Soraghan and Ms. Starr were absent).
6. PZ-14-08 SPECIAL USE PERMIT (AUTOMOBILE SALES) AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW - PARKTOWN IMPORTS, 10256 MANCHESTER ROAD
Submitted: 11-16-07 Automatic Recommendation: 3-15-08
Petitioner, Steve King
Steve King, owner of Parktown Imports, stated he is proposing to
renovate the existing building at the southeast corner of Manchester
Road and Woodlawn Avenue, which is adjacent to his current automobile
sales and service facility.
Lisa Woodruff, of TRI Architects, stated the building would be used
as a sales office and service write-ups. No vehicle service would be
performed in the building. New fascia, signage, store front, and
interior remodel, and landscaping are proposed.
Chairman Waltz appointed Mr. Ross as chair of the subcommittee and
himself as secretary.
There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next meeting will be held January
16, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
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