Community Development Committee

MINUTES

1. Items Requiring Council Action
   1. McKendree Metro Rec Plex / Four Points Center (Multiple Action Items) – Justin Randall provided the Committee with an overview of the Four Points Center development.  Randall gave a brief presentation on the zoning and platting component of the Four Points Center, including lots, land use, parking, utilities and traffic.  Randall also presented a number of ordinance regarding the finance piece of the development, including removing the property from an existing TIF, an intergovernmental agreement with the school districts, ordinances approving the TIF and redevelopment agreement and setting a hearing date for the establishment of a business district. Dean Oelze provided the committee with additional information on detention and the overall project.  The committee discussed the project and improvements necessary as a part of the development. The committee recommended moving the resolution and all of the ordinances forward with a vote of 6-0.
   2. Reserves of Timber Ridge  (Multiple Action Items) – Justin Randall brief overview of the Reserves of Timber Ridge subdivision located off of Simmons Road, north of Kyle Road.  Randall provided the committee with an explanation of the preliminary plat, zoning and annexation of the property.  Randall informed the committee there was one issues unresolved on the annexation agreement, sanitary sewer.  Randall informed the committee the developer has the option for City of O’Fallon or Caseyville Township to provide sanitary sewer service.  Ted Shekell indicated the rest of the agreement would be the standard language for an annexation agreement, including the annexation fee and park fees.  Denny Blumberg provided the committee with additional information on the subdivision.  The committee discussed the proposed subdivision and recommended moving the resolution and ordinances forward with a vote of 6-0.
   3. Gateway Classic Cars – Planned Use (1^st Reading) – Justin Randall gave an overview of the planned use for Gateway Classic Cars.  Randall indicated the planned use would grant the ability for the business to have a number of events inside as a place of public assembly, including corporate luncheons and private parties.  The major issue would be proposed large events that would exceed occupancy requirements, use the parking lot for portions of the event or having alcohol onsite.  John Busch of Gateway Classic Cars provided additional information on the types of events they are being asked to schedule and confirmed to the committee they understood the conditions.  Kurt Schroeder commented on the planned use, expressing concerns over the events being allowed at the site.  The committee discussed the planned use approve and recommended moving it forward with a vote of 6-0.
   4. SEPA -Gateway Classic Cars – Midwest Motorcycle Expo (Motion) – Justin Randall gave an overview of the Special Event Permit for the Midwest Motorcycle Expo at Gateway Classic Cars.  Randall outlined the event and measured taken by Gateway Classic Cars to address parking concerns and safety of the event.  The committee discussed the event and asked staff to conduct additional research into the security of the event. The committee recommended moving it forward with a vote of 6-0.
   5. SEPA – Global Brew Multiple Events (Motion) – Justin Randall gave a brief overview of the four events proposed by Global Brew needing Council approval. The events would take place in the building and in an area behind the building with alcohol and live music.  June 20^th is the Crawfish Boil, August 14^th is the Founders Day Fest, September 12^th is the Craft Brew Bash at Community Park and October 3^rd is the Oktoberfest and Fun Run. The events are consistent with the 2014 events for Global Brew, except the Crawfish Boil is a new event for 2015.  The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permits with a vote of 6-0.
   6. SEPA – YMCA Summer Camp (Motion) – Justin Randall briefed the committee on the use of two mobile classrooms to be located in the rear parking area of the YMCA, where they have been located for a number of years. The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permit with a vote of 6-0.
2. Other Business - None