P&Z Public Hearing Minutes

TANEY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
P. O. Box 383 • Forsyth, Missouri 65653
Phone: 417 546-7225 /7226 • Fax: 417 546-6861
website: IVlVlv.taneycounty.or:g

MINUTES
TANEY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II COURTROOM
TANEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Call to Order:
Chairman Sarah Klinefelter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Chuck
Pennel, Danny Strahan, and Mrs. Klinefelter presented a plaque to Administrator
Kurt Larsen thanking him for his service Taney County. A brief party was held in
his honor. Mrs. Klinefelter introduced Mr. Larsen's family, Board of Adjustment
Chairman Dave Clemenson, and other guests. The meeting was called back to
order and a quorum was established with seven members present. They were:
Sarah Klinefelter, Randall Cummings, Frank Preston, Craig Trotter, Jim Brawner,
Joey Staples, and Shawn Pingleton. Staff present: Kurt Larsen, Eddie Coxie,
Bonita Kissee, Dan Nosalek, Marla Pierce, Keith Crawford, and Bob Paulson.

Election of 2008 officers was held. Mrs. Klinefelter accepted nominations
from the floor. Jim Brawner nominated Sarah Klinefelter as Chairman and Shawn
Pingleton as Vice Chairman. Randall Cummings made a motion for nominations
to cease. The vote to elect both again for a second year, was unanimous.

Eddie Coxie read a statement explaining the meeting procedures. Randall
Cummings made a motion that the summary be only read once on all staff
reports for the evening. Craig Trotter seconded. The vote to approve was
unanimous.

Public Hearings:
Lakeshore Condominiums: request by David and Dawn Fandel to construct
8 additional units to be platted as condominiums located off Lakeshore Dr. Mr.
Coxie read the staff report and presented pictures and a video of the site. Mr.
Coxie reminded the Commission that a letter was received from Empire District
Electric regarding the take line. Sherron Moore who lives just past the project on
Lakeshore Dr. spoke in favor of the request. Mark Roy who lives on Lakeshore
Dr. also spoke in favor of the request. Eddie Wolfe representing the applicant
explained the plans and stated that this project will be whole ownership. The
applicant explained that the new units would resemble the existing ones. All
construction will be above the 718 elevation line according to Mr. Wolfe, who
stated this must be done to stay above the floodplain line. Amount of traffic on
Lakeshore Dr. was discussed. This project will proceed to final vote next week.

Del Mar Condominiums: request by David and Dawn Fandel to construct 6
new units platted as condominiums for a total of 12 units located off Lakeshore
Dr. Mr. Coxie read the staff report and presented pictures and a video of the site.
Staff reported that the access into the property is very narrow. Pat Barnett
representing Empire Electric stated that they do not oppose the project but
wanted to know which structures would be utilized. Mr. Barnett reported that
Empire has a long standing policy that if an entity has existing bUildings on their
property they should enter into a lease with them, Empire wishes to work with
the developers toward this goal. Sharron Moore stated that she didn't believe the
County should have anything to do with the issue with Empire and the property
owners. She is also in favor of this project. Rich Stalzer who has done the
architectural drawings for the Fandels explained the project. Mr. Wolfe explained
that a 24' access is planned widening the current access. The applicants reported
that the resort is closed for the season, but plans are to reopen in March. Mr.
Wolfe discussed water and sewer, and explained there is enough capacity for
wastewater with the County. Mr. Staples asked for a copy of the traffic study.
This project will proceed to final vote next week.

Headwaters Boat and RV Storage: request by Gerald M. Causey to
construct storage units for inside and outside storage located at 481 Headwaters
Road. Mr. Coxie read the staff report and presented pictures and a video of the
site. Eddie Wolfe represented the applicant and presented new drawings of the
plans showing placement of the buildings, parking, and office. There will be 381
units. This project will proceed to final vote next week.

Airpark South: request by Mustang Holdings LLC to construct 33 condo
buildings, bank, convenience store, and retail center off Maple Street. Mr. Coxie
read the staff report and presented pictures and a video of the site. Mary Heiss
who owns property with her husband bordering this property, discussed acerage,
water, sewer, traffic, and blasting. Eddie Wolfe representing the developer stated
that there is 26 acres at the site. City of Hollister will be notified regarding
hooking to their water and wastewater. If they do not have capacity the
developer will do his own on the property. Mr. Wolfe stated that it is the
developers intent to use a portion of the property as commercial. Mr. Preston
asked about the fuel tank shown on the video and had a concern that it was too
close to the road. Mr. Wolfe stated that this was not on this particular site, he
also stated that a considerable cut would need to be made into the bluff. There
will be some green space will be left. Mr. Wolfe addressed the blasting question
and stated that studies will be done by the company that does the work. Mr.
Pingleton discussed availability of sewer and water and this will be addressed on
the decision of record. Mr. Wolfe stated there would be two units on the main
 floor and two upstairs. Mr. Preston discussed with Mr. Wolfe stormwater
drainage plans. Mr. Wolfe stated that if stormwater detention is needed it will be
done. This project will proceed to final vote next week.

Cerretti Construction Shop: request by Randy Cerretti to construct a shop
building for wood working located off St. Hwy. 86. Mr. Coxie read the staff report
and presented pictures and a video of the site. Randy Cerretti explained his plans
and stated that the property is now bigger than when the application was turned
in. He plans to use the shop for warehousing as well. Hours of operation were
discussed, and there will be two employees at the most. Plans are to use the
facility as needed. This project will proceed to final vote next week.

Integrity Hills Chapel: request by Robert Voss to construct a chapel,
restroom, parking lot and cemetery located at 385 Honesty Trail. Mr. Coxie read
the staff report and presented pictures and a video of the site. Del Haney who
lives on Tate Road and joins this property, had questions about the rules on
Chapels and cemeteries, access to the facilities and if the driveway will come off
Tate Road. Eddie Wolfe representing the applicant, reported that the Chapel will
be used for weddings primarily. Mrs. Klinefelter reminded Mr. Wolfe that there
were state regulations regarding cemeteries, and that it will only be for the
applicant and his wife. Mr. Paulson stated that the decision of record should
address this. Mr. Wolfe presented site plans and stated that a replat should be
done. Mr. Voss lives in a house on the property and his mother lives in another
house on the same property. This project will proceed to final vote next week.

Images at the Cross: request by Dean Brown to erect a 20 story high
cross and museum located at 4180 US Hwy. 65 North. Mr. Coxie read the staff
report and presented pictures and a video of the site. Andy Bennett representing
an adjacent property owner Missouri Sky Estates who opposes the request
because they feel the size and height of the cross would impede the view making
their property harder to sell. He also pointed out that because the cross will be
lighted and on top of a hill would create a dangerous precedence for the county.
Gary Martin who is doing the development of Missouri Sky Estates which is
across the highway, reported that 85% of the homes planned would be facing
this property and the cross would shine into the houses and backyards. Roger
Recate who owns property bordering this request is in favor of the project and
wanted to know more about wastewater and water plans. Brian Caperton also
owns property close to this request stated that he wants to keep his property in
its natural state and doesn't mind the bUildings, but feels the cross would be
visible from all his horseback riding trails on his property. Jim Duncan who does
not live in the area close to this request but wanted to discuss building heights
and what would happen if the cross was abandoned, and that it could also be a
positive thing for the area on both sides. Don Ingrum asked if the height
amendment had been passed. Mr. Paulson stated that it had but the Commission

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 was in the process of amending it. Mr. Ingrum representing another property
owner bordering this request stated concerns regarding the lighting and that it
might have an impact on future developments in the area. Mr. Brown addressed
the issues and presented information regarding the property and himself. He
reported that he is donating the property as a non-profit project and that if it
were to fall through would go to other non-profit organizations. Mrs. Klinefelter
asked if there were any changes from the project previously. Mr. Brown reported
that the project would change in the way that the building has been moved over
to the side and below the cross. Mrs. Klinefelter asked for a new site plan
showing this and if this would affect the height of the cross. Mr. Brown answered
that it would not. The cross would be approximately 200' tall. Discussion
followed regarding the project being non-denominational, status of Fantasy
Village, and parking standards. The other building planned for the museum is
144 x 144. Mrs. Klinefelter asked how the cross would be constructed. Mr. Brown
stated that it would be pinned with steel and concrete deep in the ground. There
will be a board of directors for the project if approved who will oversee the
finances and development. The project will cost approximately $26 million dollars
and no money will be raised until approval is obtained. Mr. Brown reported that
the cross must be this particular size in order for the project to work. There will
be a moveable platform within the horizontal piece taking the visitor through the
life of Christ. Craig Trotter made a motion to continue the public hearing until a
new site plan and engineering plans can be presented. Randall Cummings
seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous. This project will proceed to
public hearing February 11, 2008 if an updated site plan is provided. Mr. Preston
made a statement as a citizen of Taney County that he has lived in a lot of
different places and he has never felt religion like here, so if we can't build the
cross here, where can we build it?

Old and New Business:
Mr. Coxie reported that the Cross Creek Development project has been
purchased and the owners have asked if they should appear for added
construction to the project and if this meeting could be viewed as the Concept
hearing and allow them to bring their request to public hearing next month. The
Planning Commission waived the deadline and allowed the developer to appear
for public hearing next month.

Mr. Coxie also reported that an office building will be replaced on the
property located at. The old one will be torn down and another built however it
will be constructed before the other one is torn down. The use of the property
will not change only the site. The Planning Commission directed staff to issue a
Division II Permit. Frank Preston made the motion to issue a Division II Permit
and Randall Cummings seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous.

Adjournment.
 With no other business on the agenda for January 14, 2008 Mrs.
Klinefelter announced the meeting to be adjourned at 9:35 p.m.