City of Collinsville Planning Commission met Oct. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Chairman Forneris calls the meeting 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 Rice, City Engineer Turner, and Recording Secretary Robinson.
SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to Approve the September 8, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes made by Rayho, seconded by Popov. Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
SP 22-10 Scooter’s Coffee (Site Plan)
Senior Planner Rice presents a request for site plan approval in order to permit the new construction of Scooter’s Coffee, a drive-thru only coffee shop, at 1312 Vandalia.
Illies asks if he would need to recuse himself due to his home being located in close proximity to the proposed location. Taylor advises no, he does not need to.
The Commission members discuss stacking and queuing. Jackstadt asks if there are any deviations to the site plan requirements. Rice advises none. Forneris asks about the monument sign on the plans and if it meets sight distance setbacks. Taylor advises it will not come through as a sign package but reviewed administratively, at which time the sight distance will be verified with its exact location.
No questions for the applicant.
Motion to Approve Site Plan with the stipulation that the applicant submit a memorandum verifying a traffic impact study is not required.
Motion made by Rayho, seconded by Klein.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
SPACK 22-06 Advanced Driving School (Sign Package)
Community Development Director presents a request by Charles McCoy for sign package approval to allow for the installation of a projecting sign at 210 & 212 East Main. Taylor advised that the City is exploring the option of purchasing their existing location and the McCoys are looking to move their business to this property. The Commission will hear the rezoning later on this agenda.
Director Taylor states that the sign will be mounted to the building as a projecting sign. It is not currently lit, but has the ability to be backlit, with no restrictions. Forneris points out there is a slight deviation on the height of the sign. Director Taylor confirms. Jackstadt asks if the existing sign was ever subject to approval by the City. Taylor advises it is not likely due to its age. Jackstadt asks that the support pole for existing sign at their current location be removed at the time of the removal of the sign. Staff and the Commissioners discuss the current condition of the sign and conditions of approval.
Motion to Approve Sign Package with the following conditions:
1. Sign Package applies to the reuse of the existing sign
2. Sign cabinet shall be cleaned and painted prior to installation
3. Sign may be backlit
4. Sign Mounting, hardware and height shall be reviewed and approved by Staff. Mounting hardware shall be consistent with and compliment the area.
Motion made by Popov, seconded by Illies.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RZ 22-15 Advanced Driving School (Rezoning)
Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Rayho, seconded by Jackstadt.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
Community Development Director Taylor presents a request by the City of Collinsville to rezone property at 210 & 212 East Main Street from B-2, Limited Commercial, to UCD, Uptown Collinsville District in order to allow for a future change of use. Klein asks for clarification if Hoffmann will be leasing the property to Advanced Driving School or if they will purchase it. Taylor explains that if the City moves forward in purchasing their current property, then the McCoy’s will purchase 210 & 212 East Main Street.
Motion to Close Public Hearing made by Rayho, seconded by Bechtle.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
Motion to Recommend Approval made by Klein, seconded by Illies.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
TA 22-04 Personal Care Services (Text Amendment)
Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Illies, seconded by Bechtle.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
Senior Planner Rice presents a City-initiated request for approval of amendments to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) and Title 17 (Zoning) as it relates to regulations, use permissibility and licensing for personal care services including massage therapy and body art-establishments. Rice gives a background as to why this is coming before the Planning Commission. She further discusses the amendments focusing on compliance with State regulations and the goals.
Rice discusses Title 9 proposed amendments, Title 5 changes and amendments, and Title 17 proposed amendments. She presents the proposed Use Table and Zoning Analysis.
Illies asks where the language of the proposed ordinance came from. Rice advises that it came from the State. Staff and Commission discuss if there are any tattoo shops or massage shops and the history of any in the City.
The Commissioners and Staff discuss the previous requirements of massage parlors in the City of Collinsville.
Motion to Close Public Hearing made by Popov, seconded by Klein.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
Motion to Recommend Approval made by Klein, seconded by Jackstadt.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
TA 22-05 Site Plans when required (Text Amendment)
Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Bechtle, seconded by Popov.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
Community Development Director Taylor presents a City-initiated request to amend Code of Ordinances Title 17 – Zoning, Section 17.120.030 – Site Plan, when required in related to the review and approval processes for site plans. He presents the existing language and the proposed language for more clarity. The Commissioners and Staff discuss the pros and cons of the proposed changes in the language.
Jackstadt asks that the commissioners be given information of what is approved each month. Taylor states yes.
Motion to Close Public Hearing made by Jackstadt, seconded by Illies.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
Motion to Recommend Approval made by Klein, seconded by Popov.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes 6 (Forneris, Illies, Jackstadt, Klein, Popov, Rayho); Nayes 1 (Bechtle). Motion Approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
STAFF REPORT:
Community Development Director Taylor advises that the Zoning Practice Report for the month is Preparing for the Electric Vehicle Surge. Taylor then gives an update on previous items that have been addressed in recent meetings and current projects in the City.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Rayho advises that Fall Fest is coming up on the 29th of October.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA:
Community Development Director Taylor advises the items for the next agenda are: Polar Aire rezoning at 2227 Vandalia; Cuddle Love Daycare rezoning at 115 N Bluff; Vermeer rezoning and Site Plan at 916 Fournie Lane; and Elain Fournie rezoning at 929 McDonough Lake Road. City Engineer Turner advises the Commission they will be getting a Storm Water Presentation soon.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Illies, seconded by Klein.
Vote: All Ayes (7-0). Motion Approved.
Adjournment at 8:11 p.m.
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