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Warrenton aldermen approve code fix, zoning changes, park reappointment and development permits; Dollar General site plan tabled
Summary
At its June 18 meeting the Warrenton Board of Aldermen adopted a municipal code correction, zoning height and Main Street overlay amendments, approved a winery conditional use permit, awarded public‑works contracts and reappointed a Park Board member — and delayed action on a proposed Dollar General site plan amid traffic and driveway concerns.
Warrenton’s Board of Aldermen met June 18 and approved a series of routine and land‑use actions while tabling consideration of a Dollar General site plan.
The board unanimously adopted Bill No. 43‑24, a technical correction to the municipal code on dangerous buildings, after City Administrator Brandy Walters explained the change corrects an internal code reference. The board also reappointed Laura Zimmer to the Park Board for a three‑year term and approved street closures for the fall festival planned for Sept. 21, 2024.
Planning staff presented and the council adopted an amendment (Bill No. 36‑24) raising height limits in commercial districts from three stories/35 feet to four stories/45 feet and approved changes to the Main Street overlay (Bill No. 37‑24); both measures passed on roll call votes 6‑0. Tim Burks, director of Planning and Development, said notices were posted and Planning & Zoning recommended approval during its review.
The board also considered several development‑related items. A site plan and plat package for a proposed Dollar General store on the east side of Highway 47 at Isabella Drive drew detailed questioning about traffic and driveway placement and was tabled for further consideration. Counsel for the applicant, Elizabeth Lum of Amundson Davis, said the applicant "agreed to reduce from 2 curb cuts to 1 and to move that 1 approximately 200 feet from the edge of Highway 47," a concession intended to allow stacking and room for deliveries. Engineer Tom Burke said his team coordinated with MoDOT and that the agency's spacing minimums for driveways are roughly "330 to 440 feet from intersections." Planning staff noted the preliminary/final plat had been presented to Planning & Zoning; the record also shows the P&Z took distinct action on the site plan that the board discussed during the meeting, prompting the tabling.
Public‑works and operations items included awarding a contract to Hogans, Inc. for interior painting and piping replacement at Well No. 6 for $105,397.50 and noting a low bid of $93,811.60 for paving, striping and repair of East Veterans Memorial Parkway in the consent agenda. Director of Operations John Strzokoff also announced a community blood drive July 2 and bulk pickup dates Aug. 5 (north Booneslick) and Aug. 6 (south Booneslick).
The board approved a conditional use permit and site plan for Hopewell Winery at 209 East Booneslick Road (Bill No. 40‑24); the applicant said smoking would not be permitted. The board also approved site and plat items for Park Hills Plat 2 and a boundary line adjustment (Bill Nos. 41‑24 and 42‑24). All recorded votes on the bills listed above were unanimous (6‑0).
The meeting concluded with a motion to close the regular session and enter executive session for legal counsel.
What’s next: the board tabled the Dollar General site plan and scheduled further consideration for a subsequent meeting; the board will reconsider the readings and any revised materials when they are returned to the agenda.
