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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-24 Planning & Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Thursday, January 24, 2013 7:00 p.m. The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri. Chair At Bowman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Ray Uhl, Harold Snoderley, Mike Lombardo, Steven Kaspar, Jim Frakes, Mike Soler, Stephen King, Art Homer and Mayor Kathy Rose Also present: Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Assistant Fire Marshall Keith Payne, Building Inspector James Fuller and Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner. Approval of Minutes of Commissioner Homer moved to approve the minutes of December 13, 2012 December 13, 2012, seconded by Commissioner Snoderley. Motion passed 10 -0. Public Hearing - UDO Chair Al Bowman opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Amendment, Section 400.710 Community Development Director Mike Duffy explained that staff has now been working with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for some time with positive feedback from almost all applicants whom come into contact with the document. From time -to -time staff reviews the document for areas in which it can be improved to better serve the community. At this time staff is proposing a change to Section 400.710 regarding signs permitted in non - residential districts. Currently businesses are allowed a total of three signs, one of which can be a monument sign. Staff is proposing that an individual business located on a comer lot with at least 250 feet of frontage along each of two primary arterial streets shall be allowed a total of four signs, two of which can be monument signs. Commissioner Frakes asked why this isn't being done as a variance. Duffy explained that this is not an issues that is unique only to this site. There are other areas of the City that could benefit from this amendment. Chair Bowman asked what would keep an applicant from putting bother signs on the same street. Duffy replied that this would be handled with the site plan Chair Bowman asked if there were any comments from the public. Hearing none he closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner King moved to recommend approval of the UDO Amendment to the Board of Aldermen, seconded by Commissioner Snoderley. Motion passed 10 -0. Public Hearing- Rezoning Chair Bowman opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. of Horizons West Duffy explained that the applicant, Norht Point Development, is requesting to rezone approximately seventy -three (73) acres from "GP -I: General Planned Industrial" to "PD: Planned Development', which is generally located west of NW Mattox Road and south of NW O rd Street. The property in question is owned by North Point Development, which has a development agreement with the City. The UDO states that "the GP District shall be a holding district, no development shall occur within the GP District until the property has been rezoned. This requirement of the UDO was specifically put in place so that the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen would have the ability to review development plans for each property with the Horizons area to ensure that it meets the Master Plan approved by the City. The UDO also sets the minimum standards that all developments must meet within the City including architectural design and materials, landscaping and buffering, parking, lighting, and setbacks. The applicant has provided their proposed PD regulations which are similar to those adopted for the east side of Horizons with the exception of allowing some outdoor storage and changing the building separation. Brent Miles with North Point Development gave an overview of the PD as well as future plans for the property. Chair Bowman asked if there were any comments from the public. Hearing none he closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Commissioner Snoderley moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request to the Board of Aldermen, seconded by Commissioner Soler. 2 Motion passed 10 -0. Public Hearing - Chair Bowman opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Preliminary Development Duffy explained that the applicant, North Point Development is First Plat Plat- Horizons West requesting that approximately 73 acres of land east of Horizons First Parkway be platted. The proposed subdivision will have five (5) lots. There is a need for public improvements such as new streets, sanitary sewer lines or water lines for this development. The following information is necessary: 1. Plat tied to the Geographic Reference System (Section 400.240.8.a.3.d.i) 2. Preparer's stamp and signature (Section 400.240.8.a.3.d.iii) 3. Notations for any easements, reservations or endorsements (Section 400.240.8.a.3.d.xviii) The application for preliminary development plan approval includes all general information as well as separate plan sheets for landscaping, stormwater, lighting, erosion control and grading. While the preliminary plat application is for five (5) lots, the preliminary development plan is limited to Lot 3 of the proposed plat. These applications represent a continuation of the work going on in the Horizons Development. With this project will come the expansion of streets and infrastructure to the west side of Horizons Parkway and allow for future development to the area. The construction style, methods and architecture will be consistent with the recent construction projects east of Horizons Parkway. The regulations approved within the adopted PD District shall govern all future development. Based on the information provided, Staff recommends approval of the preliminary development plan with the following conditions: 1. Truck docks be screened from public right -of -way through the installation of integrated screen walls on both the north and south sides of the building 2. Landscaping along the west property line should be move eastward to minimiz the impact on levee operation 3. Landscaping at vehicle entrance points to the property (four access drives) should incorporate additional trees to screen truck courts and employee parking 4. The applicant shall submit a lighting and photometric plan detailing light locations, types and impacts at property lines. Commissioner King asked how the City was planning of the potential truck use of streets. Duffy replied that when the streets were constructed they were done to accommodated the maximum truck traffic that the area cold hold. Commissioner Soler asked about considerations for local residents employed in the Horizons area and expressed a desire for bike lanes. Duffy explained that many of the companies going into Horizons receive funding to employ people that fall into a certain income bracket which would include many Riverside residents. He also explained that the plan calls for sidewalks, but does not have dedicated bike lanes, however the roads have been constructed wider leaving room for individuals who wish to bike in this area. Chair Bowman asked if there were any comments from the public. Hearing none he closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Commissioner King moved to recommend approval of the preliminary development plan and preliminary plat with the recommendations from staff for Horizons West, seconded by Commissioner Uhl. Motion passed 10 -0. Land Disturbance- Duffy explained that the Planning Commission has final authority Horizons West First Plat on all land disturbance requested. The applicant is requesting a Lot 3 permit for Lot 3 of Riverside Horizons West First Plat. They recently applied for one to cover Lots 1 and 2. The applicant is anticipating fill for the project for future development. Generally, the fill to be placed will bring the property to a similar elevation of the newly constructed 41" Street and Mattox Road. At this time the applicant has not submitted a copy of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources permit, but will be required to do so before work can begin as well as work with staff to submit the required surety bond for the permit and the applicant must install and maintain proper sediment and erosion control for the perimeter of all work. Commissioner Uhl moved to approve the request of a Land Disturbance Permit with the above listed conditions, seconded by Commissioner Kaspar. Motion passed 10 -0. Duffy explained that the applicant, Quik Trip Corporation, is Final Development requesting approval of a final plat and final development plan for Plan/Plat- 4600 NW their new store to be located at 4600 NW Gateway. The final plat Gateway- Quik Trip and final development plan are consistent with the preliminary plate and plan that were approve by the Planning Commissioner and the Board of Aldermen in December. The final plat shows the property being split into two lots. Lot 1 will be the location of the new store and a majority of Lot 2 is in the floodplain and will incorporate the extension of the Jumping Branch Trail. Duffy also addressed the question regarding traffic on north bound Gateway and the associated traffic counts. Most of the potential problems will self - regulate. In addition, staff has asked the applicant to widen the driveway and put in a dedicated right and left turn lane. There was general discussion regarding the store layout, number of pumps and seating, as well as future plans for the old store and a location in Horizons. Commissioner Snoderley moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat and Final Development Plan to the Board of Aldermen, seconded by Commissioner Uhl. Motion passed 10 -0. Duffy explained to the Commission that the Board of Aldermen General Discussion will be conducting a workshop in March regarding economic development and will be presenting some of those ideas to the Planning Commission. In addition the City is hiring a new Planner, Jackie Carlson. Chair Bowman asked about the landscaping for JCI. Duffy explained that most of it died with the drought this summer and staff will be working with them to replace the shrubs this spring. Adjourn Commissioner King moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Snoderley. Motion passed 10 -0 and the meeting was adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Sarah W "er Community Development 5