Community Development Committee

Meeting date: 
Monday, December 14, 2015

MINUTES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
5:30 PM Monday, December 14, 2015
 
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Community Development Committee of the City of O'Fallon, held at the Public Safety Building, 285 N. Seven Hills Road, O’Fallon, Illinois.
 
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM
 
I)Roll Call – Committee members: Jerry Albrecht, Gene McCoskey, Ray Holden, Harlan Gerrish, David Cozad and Jerry Mouser. Other Elected Officials Present: Herb Roach, Matt Smallher Kevin Hagarty and Ned Drolet. Staff: Walter Denton, Ted Shekell, Jim Cavins, Keith Townsend and Justin Randall. Visitors: Vern Malare, Charlie Pitts, Darwin Miles, Terry Johnson, Eric Sigurdson, and Bob Dunn.
II)Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting – All ayes.  Motion carried.
  1. Items Requiring Council Action
    1. Bethel Farms – Phase 1 – Final Plat – Justin Randall provided an overview of the request to have the first phase of Bethel Farms final plat approved.  Randall indicated that the final plat consisted of 44 single family lots on 46.5 acres.  The proposed first phase is a part of a larger 101.17 acre development with a proposed 101 single-family lots.  Shekell indicated the details of the final off-site improvement for sanitary sewer were still being discussed to determine whether the utilities should be upsized to accommodate future growth in the area. The committee discussed the final plat and recommended the final plat for approval with a vote of 6-ayes to 0-nays
    2. Tim Horton’s & Reliance Bank – Planned Use (1st Reading) – Justin Randall provided an overview of the request for a planned use for Tim Horton’s and Reliance Bank at 450 Regency Park.  Randall presented information on the access parking and drive-thru for the site.  The committee discussed the potential need of the second drive-thru for the development and the parking off-site at the conference center.  Eric Sigurdson of Show Me Hospitality informed the committee that the St. Louis market is seeing a more equal split of sit down and drive-thru, so they are initially going to invest in a large seating area. Mr. Sigurdson did indicate the second drive-thru would be wired and could be put in if necessary within 30-45 days. The committee discussed the planned use and recommended the planned use, subject to the conditions stated in the staff report for approval with a vote of 6-ayes to 0-nays
    3. Kurtz Zoning Amendment & Minor Subdivision (2nd Reading) – Justin Randall indicated to the committee there was no change for second reading of the rezoning ordinance.
    4. Stone Bridge Estates – Amended Planned Use (2nd Reading) – Justin Randall indicated to the committee there was no change for second reading of the amended planned use ordinance.
    5. Academy Sports – Amended Planned Use (1st Reading) – Justin Randall indicated to the committee there was no change for second reading of the amended planned use ordinance.
  2. Other Business - None
MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:45 PM
NEXT MEETING: December 28, 2015 – Public Safety Building
Prepared by:  Justin Randall, Senior City Planner