Meetings and Agendas
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Announcements/Comments Page 2
Under New Business
8250 North Lindbergh
Wendy's Restaurant Page 2-3Miscellaneous Business
Review the Zoning Code Definition
of Family and Make Recommendations
to City Council Page 3-4Elections Page 4
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Florissant met at the Florissant City Hall, on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 7:20 p.m., with Michael Meyer presiding.
On roll call the following members were present: Michael Meyer, Jane Boyle, Jack Gallagher, Jim Ross and Dick Weller. Also present was Deborah Carter, Court Reporter and John Morgan, Building Commissioner.
A quorum being present the Chair declared the Planning and Zoning Commission was in session for the transaction of business.
Michael Meyer stated that the next order of business would be approval of the minutes for September 4, 2007.
Dick Weller stated that page 6, which reads "the sign not exceed 10 feet in height and 100 feet in width," be amended to read "the sign not exceed 10 feet in height and 100 square feet". And that page 13, which reads, "Jane Boyle informed the Petitioner that she would be supportive of the petition if they agreed to emboss the entire side of the building," be amended to read, "Jane Boyle informed the Petitioner that she would be supportive of the petition if they agreed to emboss both sides of the building."
Michael Meyer made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Jack Gallagher. All parties concur. Motion carried.Announcements/Comments
Commissioners Boyle and Weller stated that they would not be in attendance at the October 8th meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item 1 8250 North Lindbergh
PZ091707-1 Wendy's Restaurant
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - Ward 3
Request Approval to Amend B-5 Ordinance No. 6759 to Allow for Existing Monument Sign and
Additional Awnings
at the Drive-Up Window. Zoned B-5.The Chair stated Item Number One on the Agenda, Wendy's Restaurant, located at 8250 North Lindbergh. Request approval to amend B-5 Ordinance No. 6759 to allow for existing monument sign and additional awnings at the drive-up window. Zoned B-5.
Roy Manion appeared before the Commission and requested that the monument sign be allowed to remain in its present location and that new awnings be installed over both drive-through windows.
Michael Meyer asked Mr. Morgan how long the sign had been at its current location? Mr. Morgan stated that the sign has been in court for a couple of years; went into a warrant and then the company went bankrupt.
Mr. Manion stated that Wendy's Corporate has taken over this location from the franchisee.
Michael Meyer asked the Petitioner if the awnings faced away from Lindbergh? Mr. Manion stated that they did.
Dick Weller asked the Petitioner if new menu boards would be installed? Mr. Manion stated that they would be installed in the same locations. Mr. Weller noted that the top of the clearance bar and the top of the canopy appeared to both be 8 feet. Mr. Manion stated that they would be adjusted in the field. Mr. Weller asked if the canopies would be lighted? Mr. Manion stated that the illumination would come from the menu boards and interior lighting.
Michael Meyer asked if there were any further questions or comments to the Petitioner? Being no further questions or comments, Michael Meyer made a motion to recommend approval to amend B-5 Ordinance No. 6759 to allow for the existing monument sign and additional awnings at both drive-up windows, for the property located at 8250 North Lindbergh; Wendy's Restaurant, per the plans submitted. Seconded by Jack Gallagher. On roll call the Commission voted: Ross yes, Weller no, Meyer yes, Gallagher yes and Boyle yes. Motion carried.MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Review the Zoning Code Definition of Family and Make
Recommendations to City Council.Michael Meyer stated that years ago they had set about making changes to the Zoning Code by writing a definition of family. And based on the difficulty of that experience and the fact that a lot of thought has been given to the proposed definition it would be his opinion to accept the changes and recommend that the definition be forwarded to Council for adoption.
John Morgan informed the Commission that the density requirements would remain.
Jim Ross asked Mr. Morgan how the City dealt with transient family members, i.e., children and their immediate families? Mr. Morgan stated that the City has taken the position that transient members are allowed if they meet all the requirements and are on the occupancy permit.
Dick Weller questioned whether the word adopted should be included? Mr. Morgan stated that adoption would fall under legal custody. Mr. Weller asked if the definition applied to both owner occupied and rental property? Mr. Morgan stated that it did.
Michael Meyer asked if there were any further questions or comments? Being no further questions or comments, Michael Meyer made a motion to recommend that the amendments be forwarded to City Council. Seconded by Jane Boyle. On roll call the Commission voted: Ross yes, Weller no, Meyer yes, Gallagher yes and Boyle yes. Motion carried.Elections
Michael Meyer reminded Mr. Morgan that elections should be held at the first meeting in November.
Mr. Meyer advised the Commission that he would be stepping down as Chairman.Michael Meyer asked if there were any further questions or comments? Being no further questions or comments, Michael Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Jack Gallagher. All parties concur and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
