City of Collinsville Planning Commission met Feb. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Chairman Forneris calls the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present and answering roll call: Bechtle, Forneris, Illies, Jackstadt, Klein, Popov, and Rayho.
Also present, Community Development Director Taylor, Senior Planner Yancey, Associate Planner Rice, City Engineer Turner (virtual), and Recording Secretary Robinson.
SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve the January 13, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes made by Rayho, seconded by Jackstadt.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
PUBLIC HEARING:
RZ 22-04 Bailey Lutz & Jeremy Martin (Rezoning)
Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Rayho, seconded by Illies.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Senior Planner Yancey presents a request by Bailey Lutz and Jeremy Martin, owners of record, to rezone property located at 317 West Main Street from ‘B-2’ Limited Commercial District to ‘UCD’ Uptown Collinsville District. She gives a brief background of the home and advises that the applicants’ plan is to reside in the upstairs, while renting out the first floor commercially. Staff is recommending Approval.
Jackstadt asks if the home is historic and if the commission decisions will affect that. Yancey advises that it is a landmark and decisions will not affect. Klein asks if the applicant will have their own entrance to the home. Yancey states yes.
Motion to Close Public Hearing made by Illies, seconded by Popov.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Motion to recommend Approval made by Rayho, seconded by Klein.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
RZ 22-06 Willow & Grace Boutique (Rezoning)
Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Bechtle, seconded by Illies.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Associate Planner Rice presents a request by Cali Tison to rezone property located at 126 West Main Street from ‘B-2’ Limited Commercial District to ‘UCD’ Uptown Collinsville District due to a change of use. She gives a brief background of the commercial space, and states the applicant is planning on occupying the first floor. Staff is recommending Approval.
Jackstadt asks for clarification of the business limitations for secondhand stores.
Motion to Close Public Hearing made by Bechtle, seconded by Jackstadt.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Motion to recommend Approval made by Illies, seconded by Klein.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
SUP 22-03 Willow & Grace Boutique (Special Use Permit)
Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Bechtle, seconded by Jackstadt.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Associate Planner Rice presents a request by Cali Tison for a Special Use Permit to permit the change of use to a Secondhand Retail Store at 126 West Main Street. She notes the applicant states that there will be no need for a dumpster on site. She will not be contributing trash to the existing dumpster for the upstairs’ residents. She then reviews additional criteria for the special use permit. Staff is recommending Approval.
Forneris asks for clarification for drop off, donations. Rice states that it is not being proposed, nor is it permitted. Forneris then asks about Déjà vu Kids.
Bechtle asks for further details reference the applicants trash disposal. Rice explains.
Motion to Close Public Hearing made by Rayho, seconded by Popov.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Motion to recommend Approval made by Jackstadt, seconded by Klein.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
SUP 22-02 FZAIN LLC dba Vape Plus (Special Use Permit)
Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Popov, seconded by Jackstadt.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Senior Planner Yancey presents a request for approval of a Special Use Permit for 501 Beltline Road, Suite 20K to allow for a Tobacco Retail Shop. She gives a background of the property and explains the retail use the applicant is requesting. Staff is recommending Approval.
Yancey makes note of and addresses an error in the Staff report and that this application has nothing to do with the address listed at 122 N Bluff.
The applicant, Nabil Saleh, responds to the podium and is sworn in stating his name and address. He thanks the Commission for considering the application. He states he has one other location in Fairview Heights
Motion to Close Public Hearing made by Bechtle, seconded by Rayho.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
Motion to Approve made by Bechtle, seconded by Klein.
Roll Call Vote: All ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
TA 22-02 Bed and Breakfast (Text Amendment)
Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Popov, seconded by Rayho.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Associate Planner Rice presents a City-initiated request to repeal and replace Section 17.050.050 – Bed and Breakfast of Title 17 (Zoning) of the City of Collinsville Code of Ordinances. She gives a background of the Text Amendment then reviews all the criteria to consider with passing a text amendment.
Rayho asks that “manager” be defined. Staff and Commission members discuss definitions of “manager.”
Bechtle asks for “governing body” definition in item F. Rice states the word can be changed to Planning Commission. Rayho discusses and asks for clarification on item H and annual inspections.
Staff is recommending Approval with the following amendment.
Forneris asks for more details for parking. Rice states Section 17.060.065 will address and hold the applicant to the standards of said section.
Rayho requests Staff and Commission address the guest room limitation. Taylor gives the Commission different options for wording/striking.
Jackstadt requests adding to paragraph D the word “continuously” be present on site.
Motion to Continue Public Hearing made by Rayho, seconded by Illies.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
SP 22-03 Ardent Spirits Pavilion & Custard
Community Development Director Taylor presents a request for Site Plan approval for 201-203 North Morrison Avenue to permit Phase ll of the Ardent Spirits redevelopment. He gives a breakdown of the phases, and history of the property. He explains deviations to the zoning code regulations. These include building height requirements and yard requirements. He continues presenting the site plan, landscape plan, elevations of the pavilion, and 3D renderings. Staff is recommending Approval.
Staff and the Commission discuss parking in the area and options.
Derek Reiser responds to the podium. He discusses parking options and utilizations of different lots. Jackstadt asks if the applicant anticipates charging for events at the pavilion. He states he will not rule that out. Illies asks for a rough estimation for occupancy load for plaza area to determine code requirements for lavatories. The architect advises he does not currently have an estimated occupancy load for the area.
Reiser advises he hopes to have the plaza finished by Italian Fest.
Motion to Approve made by Rayho, seconded by Illies.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
STAFF REPORT:
Community Development Director Taylor advises the Zoning Practice for the month is referencing Adaptive Reuse. Taylor reminds Commission members of training on February 24th.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBER:
Bechtle asks what the decision was from Council reference MRE Porfolio One, LLC. Taylor states they denied it as well. Rayho reminds Commission members about the Empty Bowl to be held on Ash Wednesday.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA:
Community Development Director Taylor advises the items for the next agenda include Dayton Freight (Annexation, Rezoning, Site Plan), as well as a follow-up on the Bed and Breakfast Text Amendment.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Popov, seconded by Illies.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0).
Motion Approved.
Adjournment at 8:17 p.m.
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