MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNSET HILLS, MISSOURI HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 BE IT REMEMBERED that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Sunset Hills, Missouri met in regular session in the Robert C. Jones Chambers of City Hall, 3939 S. Lindbergh Blvd., in said City on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The meeting convened at 7:15 P.M. The meeting began with those present standing for the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Thomas Ortmann Steve Young Bill Hopfinger Roger Kaiser Mike Svoboda John Martin Bryson Baker Robert E. Jones Lynn Sprick -Vice Chairman -City Engineer -City Attorney -Assistant Planner Absent: Terry Beiter -Chairman Todd Powers Brian VanCardo Thomas Lynch APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Copies of the minutes of the November 1, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting were distributed to the members for their review. Mr. Svoboda made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Martin seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS: P-02-17 Petition for an Amended Development Plan submitted by Stock & Associates for the construction of a self storage facility at 10801 Sunset Office Drive. This petition was withdrawn by the applicant. NEW BUSINESS: Petitions P-42-17 and P-43-17 were addressed at the same time. P-42-17 Petition for Conditional Use Permit submitted by Kevin Tabor for an automotive shop at 11043 Gravois Industrial Court. Kevin Tabor, with Mobile Techs, and Noel Faher, real estate agent with NAI Desco, were present. Mr. Tabor stated the automotive shop is currently located on Gravois Road. They would like to move to the Wachter building where there is more room and less area in the flood plain. Mr. Jones asked Mr. Tabor to talk about the business use. Mr. Tabor stated they do basic automotive repair; no painting, body work, or towing. Mr. Young asked how much renovation will be done. Mr. Tabor replied none. Flooding is the biggest issue with the current location. Mr. Ortmann asked if the Wachter building floods. Mr. Tabor stated they received approximately two inches of water due to a sewer backup. This issue has been addressed. Mr. Ortmann asked if cars are brought into the building for repair and asked Mr. Tabor if there is a grease and oil receptor. Mr. Tabor replied yes and the company also does mobile servicing. Mr. Jones asked if he has had a traffic engineer look at the site.
Mr. Faher stated he has not gone through the process, but he did receive a proposal from CBB Transportation Engineers of $2,950. He feels that is a large expense for someone that is operating around the corner already. He asked if the Board would consider waiving this requirement, since the prior building use was similar. Mr. Jones stated it is a motor vehicle oriented business and it does require a traffic study. City staff has recommended a traffic analysis in the form of a letter. Mr. Baker stated something should be provided to the city for a lesser expense. Mr. Faher stated the $2,950 is for a letter and not a traffic study. He asked if the petition can be approved subject to the study being provided. Mr. Jones stated staff has pointed out that the building also needs a variance for the setback requirements by the Board of Adjustment. Bill Wachter, the property owner, was present and stated he will pay the fee for the traffic analysis. Mr. Hopfinger made a motion that P-42-17 Petition for Conditional Use Permit submitted by Kevin Tabor for an automotive shop at 11043 Gravois Industrial Court be recommended to the Board of Aldermen for approval with the conditions that the City receives a favorable traffic letter of analysis and a photometric plan, and the Board of Adjustment approves the setback variance for the building. Mr. Young seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. P-43-17 Petition for an Amended Development Plan submitted by William Wachter for a change in use at 11043 Gravois Industrial Court. Noel Faher, Real Estate Agent, and William Wachter, property owner, were present. Mr. Wachter has agreed to make a contribution to the sidewalk fund and he asked about the lighting plan. The building was constructed in 1988 according to St. Louis County requirements. Lighting exists on the building, so he does not understand what the City is looking for in regards to lighting. Mr. Baker stated the property, as it stands, is fine, but when changes are made to the development plan, existing codes have to be met. The City needs a photometric plan for the site. Mr. Ortmann asked where lighting is required. Mr. Baker replied lights are required for the parking area of any business that has over five parking spaces. A photometric plan is required to be submitted to the City, in these cases. He stated the property is zoned Planned Development-Light Industrial, so sidewalks are a one-
time occurrence for the building. This is according to a new ordinance put into place. The photometric plan and traffic study pertains to all businesses that change their use. Mr. Faher stated the dumpster enclosure will be behind building. Mr. Hopfinger made a motion that P-43-17 Petition for an Amended Development Plan submitted by William Wachter for a change in use at 11043 Gravois Industrial Court be recommended to the Board of Aldermen for approval with the stipulations that $3,209 for sidewalks be paid, the Board of Adjustment approves the setback variance, and the dumpster will be located behind the building. Mr. Svoboda seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Petitions P-44-17 and P-45-17 were addressed at the same time. P-44-17 Petition for a Lot Split submitted by Hummert Partners, LP c/o Grimco Inc. to divide a 4.241 acre parcel into a 2.5 acre lot for a proposed development and 1.741 acre lot for future development at 11816 Gravois Road. Kent Nurenberger, Civil Engineer for the project, and Dillon Reim, general contractor with Arco Construction, were present. Mr. Nurenberger stated Grimco is currently located in Fenton and has outgrown their site. The new site will be their corporate office. They are aware of the parking, trash enclosure, and landscaping requirements. They would like to have access onto Sappington Barracks Road, but Midwest Regional Bank is not interested in allowing a cross access easement. They are hoping to have 150 employees. Mr. Young asked why they will not use Gravois Road. Mr. Nurenberger stated there is no access to Gravois Road across Lot 2b, yet. Mr. Hopfinger asked what the hours of operation will be. Mr. Reim stated the office hours will be 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mr. Hopfinger stated Sappington Barracks Road could not handle 150 cars at 5:00 P.M. Mr. Reim explained currently there are 50 employees, but the long term goal is to employ 150. Mr. Martin made a motion that P-44-17 Petition for a Lot Split submitted by Hummert Partners, LP c/o Grimco, Inc. to divide a 4.241 acre parcel into a 2.5 acre lot for a proposed development and 1.741 acre lot for future development at 11816 Gravois Road be recommended to the Board of Aldermen for approval with the stipulations that a new address be
applied for with St. Louis County and a cross access easement be established for the properties to the north. Mr. Svoboda seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. P-45-17 Petition for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Hummert Partners, LP c/o Grimco, Inc. for the construction of an office building in excess of 7500 square feet at 11816 Gravois Road. Mr. Martin made a motion that P-45-17 Petition for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Hummert Partners, LP c/o Grimco, Inc. for the construction of an office building in excess of 7500 square feet at 11816 Gravois Road be recommended to the Board of Aldermen for approval with the stipulations that the two existing structures on the property be demolished prior to the construction of the new building and a cross access easement be established for the properties to the north. Mr. Kaiser seconded the motion and a Roll Call vote was taken. Steve Young- Aye Roger Kaiser- Aye Mike Svoboda- Aye John Martin- Aye Tom Ortmann- Aye Bill Hopfinger- Abstention There being five Aye votes and 1 abstention, the motion passed. P-46-17 Petition for an Amended Development Plan submitted by Miner Holdings, LLC for changes to the approved Amended Development Plan at 12954 Gravois Road. Paula Hart, with Hart Engineering and representing Miners Towing, was present. She stated less of the property will be disturbed, which reduces some of Metropolitan Sewer District s (MSD) requirements. Some of the detention requirements have been eliminated. Some of the green space locations have been changed, as well, but the minimum requirements will still be met. Mr. Hopfinger asked if they have received a waiver from MSD for the detention area. Mrs. Hart replied the plans have been submitted and they expect to hear back from them in approximately one week. Mr. Young made a motion that P-46-17 Petition for an Amended Development Plan submitted by Miner Holdings, LLC for changes to the approved Amended Development Plan at 12954 Gravois Road be recommended to the Board of Aldermen for Approval with the condition
that MSD approves the proposed changes. Mr. Hopfinger seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hopfinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Svoboda seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Recording Secretary Sarina Cape