Meetings and Agendas
MINUTES
LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 1, 2007
The Landmarks and Historic District Commission of the City of Florissant met at the Florissant City Hall on Monday October 1, 2007 in the second floor conference room at 7:00 p.m., with Joe Schulte presiding.
On the roll call the following members were present: Vice-Chairman Joe Schulte, Gary Meyer, Edward Keil, and Richard Hennenhoeffer. Also present were Jim Sieveking, Multi-Inspector and Jennifer Morris, Recording Clerk. Joe Schulte presided over the meeting. A quorum being present the Chair declared the Landmarks and Historic District Commission (LHDC) was in session for the transaction of business.
REVIEW PERMITED USES IN HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT, PER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REQUEST.
Mr. Schulte read each of the permitted uses under the use regulations in the Zoning Code. Discussion was held regarding the permitted uses. Discussion was held regarding the clarification of “HMD” (Historic Multiple Dwelling) Districts. Mr. Hennenhoeffer recommended adding “including but not limited to” to Item 12 regarding service facilities. Mr. Hennenhoeffer asked how could tattoo parlors, cashing facilities be prohibited legally and not be covered under restraint of trade? Discussion was held regarding the city trying to prohibit check cashing facilities. Mr. Schulte added that the City issues occupancy permits, LHDC does not issue the occupancy permits or consider occupancy. Mr. Keil stated that the ordinances should be upheld and variances should not be considered for signage, parking and screening, which would deter the undesirable uses. Mr. Schulte stated LHDC only has control over the exterior of the building. Mr. Meyer stated that LHDC is only adding to the existing prohibited uses and stated he did not want to allow check cashing stores and tattoo parlors. Mr. Sieveking stated that there are two issues, one, prohibiting certain businesses and two, allowing certain businesses. Therefore by the commission not adding to the permitted uses it would prohibit the undesirable uses. Mr. Hennenhoeffer and Mr. Meyer discussed that prohibiting certain uses would preserve the integrity of the area. Discussion was held regarding adding the sale of illegal drug paraphernalia and abortion clinics. It was decided to not add abortion clinics. Mr. Meyer made a motion to add check cashing/ payday loan stores, adult oriented stores, tattoo parlors and the sale of illegal drug paraphernalia to the prohibited uses under the use regulations in the Historic Business District, Item 1, seconded by Mr. Hennenhoeffer. On roll call the commission voted: Gary Meyer yes, Edward Keil yes, Joe Schulte yes and Richard Hennenhoeffer yes. Motion carried.
MISCELLALNEOUS BUSINESS
General discussion was held regarding permitted fencing and thermal windows. No motions were made.
Mr. Hennenhoeffer began discussion of the proper procedure for conducting the meeting. He specifically addressed the issue of tabling an item. Discussion was held regarding bringing back a tabled item requires a motion from the member that tabled the item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 MEETING
The chair stated that the next order of business would be to approve the minutes from the September 4, 2007 meeting. Gary Meyer made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Richard Hennenhoeffer, Motion passed 4 to 0.
Respectfully submitted:
Jennifer Morris,
Recording Clerk
