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Minutes
of the City of Crystal Lake Park, Missouri
Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission/Architectural Review
Board and Board of Adjustment
October 9, 2008
Chairman David Evans opened the meeting by asking for a roll call of
members of the Planning & Zoning Commission/Architectural Review Board,
and the Board of Adjustment.
ROLL CALL:
Present: David Evans, Rita Brinkmann, Marianne Stuart and Dennis
Bauer, as well as Alderperson Jim Gehringer. Also in attendance was Paul
Martin, Attorney, sitting in for City Attorney Howard Paperner, Building
Commissioner (BC) John Littlefield and City Clerk Lois La Driere, who
announced a quorum of the P&Z Commission/Architectural Review Board;
however, she noted that the Board of Adjustment lacked a quorum since only
one of three members, Marianne Stuart, was present.
NEW BUSINESS:
Following roll call, Chairman Evans stated that the first item on the
Agenda was a plan for interior bedroom modifications at 2123 Oak Drive,
residence of Jim and Barbara Gehringer. Although no plan review was
required, Jim Gehringer said that because he is a sitting Alderperson, he
wanted to apprise the Commission of the interior work he would be having
done to his house. Gehringer then outlined the plan for the remodel, which
was to change the four bedroom home into a three bedroom home. He had
previously submitted a plan to Commission members for review. He noted
that he had also reviewed the plans with BC Littlefield who had offered
some suggestions. Littlefield added that he would be inspecting and
permitting the work, rather than the City of Frontenac, which has agreed
to allow some permitting by BC Littlefield of projects that are small in
scope. BC Littlefield noted that he would like formal approval by the
Commission to proceed in the future under this revised permitting
agreement with Frontenac. All Commission members agreed.
Next on the Agenda was submission of a preliminary sketch of construction
of a new house at 2122 East Drive. The architect on the project, having
previously distributed plans to the Commission, proceeded to outline the
plan. He first noted that the project was a demolition of an existing home
followed by new home construction. He said that the home would be a
two-story of approximately 2600 square feet on the 50’ x 100’ lot. He
noted, however, that the eave height of the home exceeded zoning
requirements, but that the roof would slope severely to the back, allowing
for additional “air space.” Questions from Commission members ensued
concerning the eave height of 25 feet, which is in excess of zoning codes
that limit eave height to 22 feet six inches. The architect responded that
the eave height will be the same as the two houses to the south of the new
home to be built. Further discussion ensued, and it was noted that this
project would be the first contemporary home in the City that is two
stories, while the others are only one and on-half stories. BC Littlefield
noted that with the exception of the eave height, the new home met all
codes. He added that a variance would be needed on the roof issue prior to
proceeding with the project.
Attorney Martin then suggested a closed meeting for discussion. A Motion
was made by Dennis Bauer pursuant to Section 610.021.1 of the RSMo. ,
relating to Attorney-Client privilege, that the meeting should move to
closed session at this time. Commission members voted as follows:
Brinkmann – aye; Stuart – aye; Evans – aye; and Bauer – aye.
Following the closed session, the Commission reconvened and Chairman Evans
notified the architect that he would need to provide a plot plan showing
the relationship of the new home to be built to the adjoining homes.
Following that, a variance request would need to be submitted to the Board
of Adjustment for approval prior to proceeding. He added that the copies
of the plot plan should be provided to Commission members ten days prior
to the November 2008 meeting.
Next on the agenda was an update by BC Littlefield on various City
projects. He noted that the dumpster on Oak Street had been moved to the
driveway of the site and out of the street. He added that the new home
being built there was on schedule. Lastly, he said that he is writing new
permitting procedures and will distribute a final version for review at
the November 2008 meeting of the Commission. Commission member Brinkmann
suggested that City Clerk La Driere include the new procedures with
information packets she regularly provides to new residents.
No other items on the Agenda, Chairman Evans asked for a Motion to close
the meeting. Commission member Bauer made the Motion, and it was seconded
and unanimously approved.
VOTE TO CLOSE MEETING
There being no further business, a Motion was made to close the
meeting, seconded and unanimously approved.
The next meeting of the Commission and Board of Adjustment will be held on
Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Frontenac City Hall.
MINUTES RECORDED BY:
Lois La Driere, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chairman, David Evans
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