STE. GENEVIEVE – The draft minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Planning and Zoning Commission meeting have been released.
The meeting may be viewed on the SteGenTV You Tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/live/YhoSW01hi-c?si=ttRKmA9msgnsavy8
Minutes
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
November 6, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order at 6:06 pm by Chairman Gary Roth
Roll Call: Commissioners Gary Roth, Carl Kinsky, Justin Donovan, Junie Ewing, and Jerry Bauman were present at roll call. Asst. City Administrator David Bova was also present. Commissioners Kathy Waltz and Anthony Grass and Alderman Joe Prince were absent.
Approval of the Agenda: Commissioner Kinsky made a Motion to Approve the agenda as presented; Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion, which passed 5-0-3.
Approval of the Minutes: Commissioner Donovan made a Motion to Approve the minutes of the July 17, 2025 meeting as presented; Commissioner Kinsky seconded the motion, which passed 5-0-3.
Introduction of Evidence: Mr. Bova presented the Ste. Genevieve Municipal Code, the Ste. Genevieve Comprehensive Plan, and the Staff Reports and supporting documents for the requests. Commissioner Ewing made a Motion to Approve the acceptance of the evidence as presented; Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion, which passed 5-0-3.
Old Business: None
New Business:
SUP001-26. Jason & Ashley Stackle are requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a guest lodging establishment at 135 N 3rd Street within an R-2 General Residential District. Mr. Bova presented the staff report. Applicants, Mr. & Mrs. Stackle were present, and Mr. Stackle answered some questions from the board regarding the name of the guest lodging house and signage. Commissioner Donovan made a Motion to Recommend Approval of the Special Use Permit to the Board of Aldermen; Commissioner Ewing seconded the motion which passed 5-0- 3.
SUB001-26. McBride Land Growth, LLC is requesting to subdivide the 49.04 acre parcel located along the northern side of the 500-600 block of Progress Parkway (PID#07-8.0-033-00- 000- 0003.23). Mr. Bova presented the staff report on the proposed subdivision, Progress Point, and discussed the differences of the proposed plat versus the plat that McBride presented as part of the rezoning in July.
He stated this preliminary plat reflects changes due to 1) McBride locating a depression on the west side of the property, 2) elimination of lots near the MLC vents that will remain within the development, and 3) feedback from the Board of Alderman regarding inclusion of a cul-de-sac within the development. Katie Peroutka, McBride Associate General Counsel and Jeremy Roth, McBride Senior Vice President of Land Development were present and discussed the preliminary plat. Ms. Peroutka addressed the recommendation of sidewalks to be installed on both sides of each street and why they were currently only planned on one side. Mr. Bova stated that while one side is acceptable, the city has been focusing on walkability and one of the major focuses of this project has been access from town to the community center and water park via sidewalks. There was additional discussion of sidewalks, but the commission agreed with the recommendation to have sidewalks on both sides of each street. Chairman Roth asked about stormwater detention plans. Mr. Bova stated the preliminary plat shows the proposed detention but the engineered details, including stormwater, water, sewer, and streets will be submitted with the final plat which will also need to be approved by the commission.
Commissioner Kinsky inquired if the reduction in lots from 173 to 137 would possibly raise the cost of homes. Mr. Roth stated that the proposed starting price points discussed in the rezoning meeting in July had not changed. Commissioner Roth asked if McBride knew where they would start building homes once construction began. Mr. Roth stated that they had not discussed that yet; he also stated that the infrastructure throughout the development would be installed first then they would decide on what streets they would begin offering lots. Commissioner Donovan inquired about the MLC vent shafts within the development; Mr. Roth stated that they had a good conversation with MLC and they are working with MLC to cap most of the vent shafts on the 49 acres. Mr. Bova pointed out where the two remaining shafts would be located and that, per MLC, no homes are allowed to be built within 100’ of the vent shafts. Mr. Bova informed the commission that if they choose to approve this proposed subdivision, a resolution will have to be passed and a suggested motion to pass the resolution was included in the staff report.
Commissioner Ewing made a Motion to Approve Resolution PZ001-26 Progress Point preliminary plat with the conditions listed in the staff report; Commissioner Kinsky seconded the motion which passed 5-0-3.
Commissioner Donovan inquired about the possibility of adopting zoning regulations regarding server farms or data centers; he shared concerns about overtaxing utilities, noise, and compatibility with surrounding uses. Commissioner Kinsky & Ewing shared their concerns also. Commissioner Kinsky suggested looking at the Jefferson County ordinance. Mr. Bova stated that he would research the issue and get back to the commission with recommendations.
Commissioner Ewing inquired about adding a decibel range to the noise nuisance ordinance. Mr. Bova stated that noise disturbance was defined in municipal code but that no decibel level was listed in that definition. Commissioner Ewing stated her concern was related to bands and outdoor music but that it is limited to specific hours and the local businesses have limited it to those hours.
Adjournment: There being no further business, Commissioner Donovan made a Motion to Adjourn. Commissioner Ewing seconded the motion which passed 5-0-3, and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:35 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Bova, Assistant City Administ