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Minutes

of the City of Crystal Lake Park, Missouri

Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment

Thursday, July 6, 2006

Building Commissioner Robb Lappe called  the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment to order and announced a quorum of the P&Z Commission.

ROLL CALL:

Present:  Building Commissioner Robb Lappe, Commission Members Amy Cislo and Rita Brinkmann, Mayor Matthew Balcer and Alderman Jim Gehringer, as well as Board of Adjustment Members Sue Glarner, Mary Jane Cusumano, Marianne Stuart, Martin Long and Barry Larson, and City Clerk Lois La Driere.

Absent:  Chairperson David Evans and P & Z Commission Member Paul Licavoli.   

REVIEW ITEMS:

A.       New Home for Travis Krell & Amy Goellner at 2159 Oak.       

BC Lappe opened the discussion noting that the only item on the agenda was the above new home.  Lappe asked home builder Jim New, a partner in Monterrey Custom Homes, to provide plans for and describe the new home.  New indicated that there was an error on the plans as they showed the home would be a one-story when in fact it will be a two-story home.  P & Z member Amy Cislo asked New to tell the Commission why this home would fit into the neighborhood.  New indicated that Crystal Lake Park currently had many diverse homes and that residents seemed pleased with the one his company recently constructed on East Drive.  After reviewing the plans for the home, a number of Commission members inquired as to the specifics of the home, i.e. roof lines, grading, driveway, the effect on existing trees, possible construction of a retaining wall on the north side of the home, and more.  New answered all of the members’ questions.  Alderperson Bonnie Taylor noted that the roof height for new homes in the City was currently 30 feet, but that height could change on Monday if the new ordinance is passed by the Board of Alderpersons.  A discussion ensued as to the current height requirements and the proposed new height requirements. 

New then displayed the colors of the 2400 sq. ft. home, which include tan siding, buff stone, white trim and fascia, and almond gutters.  P & Z member Rita Brinkmann said that the plans called for too much siding on the house and inquired if the builder could add windows to break up the constant siding.  New noted that the north side of the home could not have windows as that wall was needed for master bedroom furniture, since the windows of that room would be facing west to ensure better privacy for the homeowners.  New asked homeowner Amy Goellner, who was present at the meeting, if she would approve of addition of a white board trim along the north wall of the home to break up the constant siding, and she agreed. 

BC Lappe then asked if there were any additional questions concerning the new home.  Neighbor Peggy Crockett, who owns the home directly to the north of the proposed new home and who was present at the meeting, indicated some concerns about the effect of the new home construction on her home and property.  Her concerns included her view of the wall of siding on the new home, potential construction of a retaining wall, water run-off, the affect on her property and trees during construction, and whether erosion barriers would be used during construction.  P & Z member Brinkmann reiterated that protecting trees during construction was important to residents since the neighborhood was noted for its lovely old oak trees. 

The homeowner on the south side of the home, who was also present at the meeting, noted that she does not want the two trees on the north side of her property affected by the new construction, nor torn down.  BoA member Sue Glarner asked if construction of the new home at Oak and Country Club Drive would be completed before the start of construction on this new home.  It was noted that it would probably not be completed by then because of a number of setbacks during that construction.

A question arose as to who should collect the $2000 bond before construction on the new home could begin.  BC Lappe indicated that he believed it was the responsibility of the City Clerk to do so.  It was noted that the proposed bond in the new Ordinance D, which is up for approval before the Board of Alderpersons on Monday, would increase to $5000, if approved.

BC Lappe asked if there were any more comments before a vote was taken on the proposed new home at 2159 Oak.  There being none, a Motion to approve the plans as noted (with the revised site plan and exterior elevations) was made and seconded.  P & Z members Brinkmann, Balcer, Gehringer and Lappe all voted in favor, while P & Z member Amy Cislo voted against, because of the excess of siding on the home.  The new home plans were thus approved.

OLD BUSINESS

A.       No report.

NEW BUSINESS

A.      Mayor Matt Balcer noted that if residents wanted changes

to reduce the amount of siding on new homes, that something needed to be added to the books regarding that.  He suggested that new homes could be limited to a certain percentage of siding based on the size of the home; otherwise, to save money, builders would continue to construct homes with excessive siding.

B.  P & Z member Rita Brinkmann noted that she had recently seen a Mission Statement for another municipality which touted the history of the municipality, along with a description of the assets of living there.  She noted that the City of CLP was noted for its old trees, friendly neighborhood, and cottage style homes, and that our City should also have such a statement.  P & Z member Amy Cislo suggested that a subcommittee be formed to brainstorm and create such a statement, and also volunteered to Chair the subcommittee.  Cislo asked if anyone else would like to be on the subcommittee and BoAdjustment member Barry Larson volunteered, as well as residents Peggy Crockett and Rita Brinkmann.   It was suggested that a survey be developed and mailed to residents to ascertain their input regarding the future of the City with respect to Planning and Zoning issues.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Commission and Board of Adjustment  was scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.  

VOTE TO CLOSE MEETING

A vote to close the meeting ensued and was unanimously approved.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Lois A. LaDriere

Building Commissioner, Robb Lappe