P&Z Regular Meeting Packet

T a n e y C o u n t y P l a n n in g C o m m is s io n
P. O. Box 38 3 • Forsyth, Missouri 6 5 6 5 3
Phone: 4 1 7 546-7225 / 7226 • F a x :417546-6861
website: www.taneycounty,org

AGENDA
TANEY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013, 6:00 P.M.
COUNTY COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
TANEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Call to Order:
Establishment o f Quorum
Explanation of Meeting Procedures
Presentation o f Exhibits

Review and Action:
Minutes, November 2013

Final Votes:
Lone Pine Project
Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail

Old and New Business:
Tentative

Adjournment.
 T a n e y C o u n t y P l a n n in g C o m m is s io n
P. O. Box 3 8 3 • Forsyth, Missouri 6 5 6 5 3
Phone: 4 1 7 546-7225 / 7226 • Fax: 4 1 7 546-6861
website: www.taneycounty.or£

MINUTES
TANEY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013, 6:00 P.M.
COUNTY COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
TANEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Call to Order:
Chairman Rick Treese called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A quorum was
established with eight members present. They were: Rick Treese, Ronnie Melton, Steve
Adams, Dave Stewart, Mike Scofield, Randy Haes, Rick Caudill, and Ray Edwards. Staff
present; Bob Atchley, and Bonita Kissee-Soutee.

Mr. Atchley read a statem ent outlining the procedures for the meeting and
presented the exhibits.

Public Hearing:
Star Furniture Liquidator: request by Michael G. Lenz to operate a retail furniture
store in a new building located on his property located off St. Hwy. 176. Mr. Atchley
read the staff report and presented pictures, maps and a video of the site. Mr. Treese
asked if the Code required a restroom. Mr. Atchley stated that it didn't. Mr. Treese also
asked why Merriam W oods had to be notified. Mr. Atchley answered that it was a
requirem ent o f the Code that any land use change within V i mile of a city limits require
that the Village be notified. Further discussion ensued regarding why a privacy fence
was required between the business and the residence. This is also a requirem ent of the
Code, because if the business or residence was sold. The Com mission stated that a
vegetative buffer would be sufficient. The applicant stated that water, sew er lines and
extra conduits were put in for future use. MoDot has given permission for the added
entrance. The Com mission reminded the applicant to get the letter from Merriam
Woods. Mr. Lenz reported on his meeting with the Fire District, and that he cannot
afford to obtain the architectural drawings required by the Fire District. Discussion
followed regarding the 120 day waiting period and letting the applicant com ply with the
fire district in that length of time. There being no other questions or discussion the
public hearing was closed. This project will proceed to final vote next week.

Old and New Business:
No discussion.

Adjournment:
With no other business on the agenda for Novem ber 12, 2013 the meeting
adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
 T a n e y C o u n t y P l a n n in g C o m m is s io n
P. O. Box 38 3 • Forsyth, Missouri 6 5 6 5 3
Phone: 4 1 7 546-7225 / 7226 • F ax :417546-6861
website: www.taneycounty.or£f

MINUTES
TANEY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
COUNTY COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
TANEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Call to Order:
Chairman Rick Treese called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A quorum was
established with seven members present. They were: Rick Treese, Ronnie Melton, Steve
Adams, Dave Stewart, Mike Scofield, Randy Haes, Ray Edwards. Staff present: Bob
Atchley, and Bonita Kissee-Soutee.

Mrs. Soutee read a statem ent outlining the procedures for the meeting and
presented the exhibits in the absence of Mr. Atchley.

Review and Action:
Minutes: October 2013, with no additions or corrections, a motion was made by
Ronnie Melton to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Steve Adams. The vote
to approve the minutes was unanimous.

Final Votes:
Star Furniture Liquidator: request by Michael G. Lenz to operate a retail furniture
store in a new building located on his property located off St. Hwy. 176. Mr. Lenz was
not present. Discussion followed regarding fence placement. Mr. Stewart reminded the
Com m ission that at last weeks meeting it was discussed that a vegetative buffer would
be sufficient. Mr. Edwards made a motion that a buffer would not be required.
Seconded by Dave Stewart. The vote to remove the buffer was unanimous. Dave
Stewart made a motion to approve the project based upon the decision of record.
Seconded by Steve Adams. The vote to approve the project was unanimous with the
change to the Decision of Record.

Concepts:
Lone Pine Project: a request by Profund Capital, LLC to operate a nightly rental
from an existing structure located at 290 Lone Pine Road. The representative explained
the request and stated that he had discussed fire suppression with the Western Taney
County Fire District. Mr. Treese informed him that all plans should be presented at this
time. The representative stated that it might be a year before the additional bedrooms
would be constructed. Mr. Edwards stated that in that case he should reapply at that
time. Discussion followed regarding parking. The Commission asked that the applicant
be present to address questions at the public hearing next month.

Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail: a request by White Oak Ventures and Three
Johns, LLC to operate a commercial walking trail with a show cave located off Ridgedale
Road. The project was represented by Eddie Wolfe and Martin McDonald who gave a
presentation and overview of the project. Mr. W olfe explained that they have been
working with the County Road and Bridge Dept, regarding roads within the property.
Mr. Edwards asked how many people per tour they would have. Mr. Wolfe stated that
there would be 8 at a tim e on the elevator. Further discussion followed regarding the
various aspects of the plans. This project will proceed to public hearing.

Old and New Business:
No discussion.

Adjournment:
With no other business on the agenda for Novem ber 18, 2013 the meeting
adjourned at 6:40 p.m.