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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-20 Planning & Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Thursday, December 20, 2007 7:00 p.m. The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in special session in the Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri. Chair Barbara Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Evelyn Poe, Harold Snoderley, Ray Uhl, Al Bowman, Barbara Snyder, Mark Salyer, Stephen King, and Mayor Kathy Rose. Members absent: Raye Sanders, Aaroj Locke and Cheryl Melton. Also present: Mike Duffy and Jackie Carlson from Shafer Kline and Warren Inc. and Sarah Wagner Administrative Clerk. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Evelyn Poe made a motion to approve the minutes from November 8, 2007 and November 8, 2007 and November 29, 2007. November 29, 2007 Commissioner Harold Snoderley seconded and the motion passed. Land Disturbance Permit: Mike Duffy from Shafer, Kline and Warren Inc. explained to the Briarcliff Development Commission that Briarcliff Development Company has applied for a Company- Highway 9 and Land Disturbance Permit for grading activities for a new interchange at Briarcliff Parkway Missouri Highway 9 and Briarcliff Parkway. The applicant plans to fill roughly 65,000 cubic yards at this site. This project will include two round -a -bouts for traffic control and will relocate Tullison Road south. The plans submitted are in accordance with the procedures set forth by the Unified Development Ordinance. There are no concerns with sediment control or stormwater management. Due to the amount of work being done at this site a permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is required and work can not begin until the City has a copy. Commissioner Snoderley asked what the time frame was for completion of this project. Richie Benninghoven from Briarcliff Development Company replied that they hope to have the whole project complete by the end of 2008. Duffy explained that the plans for the roadway will still need to be submitted for approval. Eventually, the City plans to take over the upkeep of these streets from the Missouri Department of Transportation in exchange for them to do more work to the overall structure for the City. Chair Barbara Snyder asked when the plans would come back before the Commission. Duffy explained that these would be construction plans and they would be reviewed by staff, however, future development plans would have to come before the Commission. Benninghoven addressed the Commission and explained that Briarcliff is very excited to be working with MoDOT on this project. They are splitting the cost 50/50. The fast phase will be relocating the water and lift station. This plan includes a double round -a -bout for traffic. Keeping with the theme and tradition of Briarcliff s developments, a round -a -bout is more attractive and marketable then a traffic light. Commissioner Stephen King asked how the traffic would flow in a two - lane round -a -bout. Benninghoven replied that the trick will be to be in the correct lane for where you want to go. Signage is planned to help with this. Commissioner Snoderley asked if there would be some sort of display in the center of the round -a -bout. Benninghoven replied that there will be some sort of landscaping that will stick with Briarcliff s traditional image. He also added that round - a -bouts tend to be safer than a regular stop light. Stop lights tend to have cars coming at a higher rate of speed and can result in a T -bone crash. With a round -a -bout, cars are traveling at a slower rate of speed and if they collide it is at more of an angle. Commissioner Ray Uhl made a motion to approve the Land Disturbance Permit for Briarcliff Development Company at Highway 9 and Briarcliff Parkway with a contingency on obtaining a permit for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Commissioner King seconded and the motion passed. Major Change of Use Jackie Carlson from Shafer, Kline and Warren Inc. explained that the Permit- 4141 NW applicant, Nicholas McFee, is requesting a Major Change of Use Permit Riverside Street to allow warehousing on the property at 4141 NW Riverside Street. There is an existing structure on the site, but it is currently vacant. The proposed business, "Four Paws Fence/Pet Stop" would utilize a portion (approximately 1,110 sq. ft.) of the facility to house and store pet fence materials, tools and equipment. There would be no showroom, no animals on premise, and no retail sales. Mayor Rose asked what the overall plan was for this building Duffy explained that Mr. McFee has plans for additional businesses to come into the building. The Commission will see those as plans develop. Staff would want exterior modifications and screening if outdoor storage is requested for future tenants as well as the debris on the premises removed. Commissioner Uhl asked if the structure of the building meets codes Duffy replied that he can not speak in regard to the codes, but the building structurally is in good shape and they have been meeting with Gordon Fowlston, the City's Fire Marshal, in regard to fire codes. Commissioner Salyer asked if Mr. McFee had obtained a business license from the City. Duffy replied that he has applied for one but has been holding off because the change of use is needed. Commissioner Salyer commented that there is not a lot of storage and does not want to see them using outdoor storage. Duffy replied that a lot of their stuff is wire and it is not bulky where it would need to be stored outside. The key will be code enforcement. It is an area of high visibility and the City wants to keep it looking good. The Master Plan has this area as a mixed use in the future, but this would be a good holding point for now. The structure will see more upkeep with a tenant. Commissioner King made a motion to recommend to the Board of Aldermen the approval of a Major Change of Use Permit for 4141 NW Riverside Street. Commissioner Snoderley seconded and the motion passed. General Discussion Carlson gave the Commission the 2008 schedule and explained that the second meeting in November and December fall on holydays and accommodations will be made if there is any business pending at that time. Adjournment Commissioner Uhl moved to adjourn. Commissioner Bowman seconded and the meeting was adjourned. G Sarah Wagner, minis rve Cie