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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-12 Planning & Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Thursday, April 12, 2007 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. Acting Chair Mark Salyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were David Hurt, Evelyn Poe, Harold Snoderley, Ray Uhl, Al Bowman, Stephen King, and Raye Sanders. Members absent: Aaron Locke, Barbara Snyder and Mayor Kathy Rose. Also present: Brent Miles, Director of Planning and Economic Development and Sarah Thompson Riverside Intern. Approval of minutes from Commissioner David Hurt pointed out a few minor grammatical March 22, 2007 changes on pages 2 and 3. Commissioner Hurt motioned to approve the minutes from March 22, 2007. Commissioner Stephen King seconded and the motioned passed. Commissioner Bowman, Commissioner Sanders and Commissioner Salyer abstained from voting. Public Hearing: To Brent Miles, Director of Planning and Economic Development asked Consider a Request for a that the Public Hearing to consider a request for a Preliminary Preliminary Development Development Plan for the Riverside - Quindaro Bend Levee District to be Plan for the Riverside- tabled until the next regular meeting. The Levee District was still Quindaro Bend Levee conducting internal discussions with their board. They are on a tight District budget and still need to discuss matters. If by April 26, 2007 they have not reached any decisions, then their application will be forfeited. Commissioner Harold Sonderley moved that the Public Hearing to Consider a Request for a Preliminary Development Plan for the Riverside - Quindaro Bend Levee District to be tabled until the next regular meeting. Commissioner Hurt Seconded and the motion passed. Public Hearling: To consider amending Title IV "Land Use" of the Riverside Municipal Code, specifically Article VI "Accessory Uses and Structures ", Article VIII "Signs ", Article XIII "Violations and Enforcement" and Sections 400.220 "Rezoning Miles give a power point presentation highlighting the proposed minor changes to the Uniformed Development Ordinances. As of now the Planning Commission has seen almost every type of application in relevance to the UDO and the staff feels like some minor changes need to be made to give more clarity to the staff and applicants. In Sections 400.220 -280 Application Submittal Requirements, the UDO currently asks for a map showing all the land proposed to be rezoned and all surrounding land within 100 feet from the subject property, including the names of the property owner and the names and addresses of property owners within 185 feet of the subject property. Such information shall be current and obtained Applications ", 400.230 from the records of the County Assessor. "Special Use Permit Applications ", 400.240 The proposed change is to combine the two and have a map "Platting Application ", showing all the land proposed to be rezoned and all surrounding 400.250 "Development land within 185 feet from the subject property. The name of the Plan Applications ", property owner for all land within the 185 feet designation shall 400.260 "Land be indicated on the map. Such information shall be in a list Disturbance Permit format and be current and obtained from the records of the Applications ", 400.270 County Assessor. "Change of Use Permit Applications ", 400.280 This change would help the staff to have all the information they "Vacation need readily available. Applications ", 400.290 "Variance Section 400.240 -250 Grading Requirements for Platting and Applications ", 400.380 Development Plans, states that the topography with contour "PD: Planned intervals of not more than 2 feet, referred to USGS. In areas Development District", where grades are gentle, the Director of Planning and Economic 400.430 "Additional Development or their designees may require a lesser contour Regulations interval. Instead of "gentle" it should say "steep ". When there is ( "Conditions ") for a steep area an contours are every 2 feet it begins to look jumbled Residential Uses and hard to read. However, it is very important to have contours Allowed in Residential of 2 feet in areas where there is not much of a change in elevation. and Planned Districts ", 400.510 "Driveways and Section 400.240.8.13 Platting Application, Construction Plan Roadway Access ", Submittal, minor changes are suggested so that it is more specific 400.590 "Non- on the process and notification of plan approvals so that Residential Design construction can begin. Standards ", and 400.910 "Levee Critical Area Section 400.250.2: Development Plan Applications, Application Regulations ". Types should include a section that requires changes in facade to come before the Planning Commission. Currently the only way to step in is if a building permit is needed. Under this change any major changes in fagade will have to come before the Planning Commission. Section 400.380.A "PD" Planned Development District, Intent will establish four types of Planned Developments for better handling of plans. Section 400.430 Multi Family, Vehicular Circulation and Parking provides for developments to have a grid -like street system that interconnects to existing streets. Section 400.460 Residential Accessory Uses and Structures previously stated what the regulations were, but did not state what required a permit and what did not. This section will establish when permits are required. In Section 400.510 Driveways and Roadway Access, an additional standard should be added to apply to the driveways as well as the parking for single family residents. In Section 400.590 Nonresidential Design Standards, there is no provision for Planning Commission approval of pre - manufactured panels. The decision is strictly up to the Board of Aldermen. The changes for it would be that it should only go to the Board of Aldermen with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Section 400.640 Permit Required (Signs) needs the Commission to decide if it would like to see Master Sign Plans be presented to them as a Minor Development Plan or if the Director of Planning and Economic Development should decide if the plan or amendment has significant impact on surrounding properties and then present those to the Commission for approval. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option. The first option could hold up progress on small projects, however, the second option could leave the Commission not knowing some of the changes that are happening. Section 400.910 Levee Critical Area, would change the area riverward from 350 feet to 300feet. This Section also adds a section for flexibility for development in the Levee Critical Area. There are several development requirements that the City has that have the potential of putting the integrity of the Levee at risk. This section would allow the regulations of the Levee to come before the regulations of the City. In Section 400.1070.0 Penalties for Violations and Civil Remedies, Fines for Violations, the current code was taken from other cities and it needs to be modified to match what other sections of our code say. Section 400.1090 Definitions, adds and clarifies several words or phrases that were used throughout the UDO. Commissioner Hurt asked if the definition of the Levee Critical Area was the same one used by the Corps of Engineers. Miles replied that is was the same definition. Commissioner Stephen King asked what the impact the flexibility would have on the City in the Levee Critical Area. Miles replied that the flexibility only includes the area 300 feet riverward and 500 feet landward. It is a very sensitive area and instead of having to do a variance every time something happens in this area the flexibility makes it so that the Levee regulations come before those of the City. Commissioner King asked if this would have a lot of impact on the City. Miles replied that because of the lack of utilities in that area development will be limited. Commissioner Salyer commented that the integrity of the Levee is the most important. Commissioner Uhl commented about the options for the sign permits. He expressed his view that a second set of eyes to approve the signs would be a good idea. Miles responded that if the Commission would like to see all the Master Sign Plans then that would be done. Commissioner Uhl said that he felt it was the duty of the Commission and didn't want to short change anyone. Miles replied that it makes for a higher standard for the Commission. Commissioner Poe asked if all the sign changes and permits would come before the Commission. Miles replied that the Commission would only see the Master Sign Plans with multiple sign changes. Currently the Commission sees them as part of new development plans only. Commissioner Salyer asked why Section 400.380.E.6 was relevant with the last two sentences removed. Miles replied that the section was left because it simply provided knowledge about the plan proposed. Commissioner Poe motioned to approve the amendments to Title IV "Land Use" of the Riverside Municipal Code, specifically Article VI "Accessory Uses and Structures ", Article VIII "Signs ", Article XIII "Violations and Enforcement" and Sections 400.220 "Rezoning Applications ", 400.230 "Special Use Permit Applications ", 400.240 "Platting Application ", 400.250 "Development Plan Applications ", 400.260 "Land Disturbance Permit Applications ", 400.270 "Change of Use Permit Applications ", 400.280 "Vacation Applications ", 400.290 "Variance Applications ", 400.380 "PD: Planned Development District ", 400.430 "Additional Regulations ( "Conditions ") for Residential Uses Allowed in Residential and Planned Districts ", 400.510 "Driveways and Roadway Access ", 400.590 "Non - Residential Design Standards ", and 400.910 "Levee Critical Area Regulations" and selecting that the Master sign plans for developments constructed or approved prior to the effective date of this Ordinance or amendments to approved master sign plans shall be processed as a minor development plan as outlined in Section 400.250 "Development Plan Applications. Commissioner Snoderley seconded and the motion passes. Miles addressed the Commission outlining the Land Disturbance Permit for Don Coleman. The property in question is an Land Disturbance Permit: undeveloped piece of property located within the Riverside Don Coleman — 4030 Van Horizons Project. The applicant is anticipating fill for the project de Populiere for future development which is undetermined at this time. Generally, the fill to be placed will bring the property to an elevation to that of the proposed Horizons Parkway. Almost all of the property in this area will need fill of some sort to allow for proper drainage and bring it up to the level of the Horizons Parkway. Engineering firm Shaffer, Kline and Warren has reviewed the plans and the applicant has agreed to comply with all requirements. The applicant has not submitted a copy of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources land disturbance permit, therefore work cannot proceed until this has been submitted to the City. Surety is required for all Land Disturbance Permits within the City; City staff and the applicant are currently working on the surety required. This surety must be in place before any work can proceed. Commissioner Hurt motioned to approve the Land Disturbance Permit for Don Coleman with a contingency on receiving the Missouri Department of Natural Resources land disturbance permit and the City surety. Commissioner Uhl seconded and the motion passed. Miles addressed the Commission outlining the Land Disturbance Permit for the Hidden Acres Subdivision. The applicant, DKS Land Disturbance Permit: LLC, has applied for a Land Disturbance Permit for grading DKS LLC- Hidden Acres associated with the construction of the Hidden Acres Subdivision, Subdivision which is located on the south side of NW 50 Street, west of NW Gateway, east of I -635. The preliminary plat for this development has been approved by the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen. The infrastructure proposed has been reviewed and approved by City Engineer Shafer, Kline, and Warren. The plan proposes a possible 3,000 cubic yards to be hauled off site. The City is requiring DKS LLC, to tag or fence all of the trees for the landscape buffer and the stream setback. The City is still working on surety and a letter of credit from DKS LLC. Commissioner Poe asked if the grading was for the roads or for houses. Miles explained that due to the terrain of the area the grading will be for both because the high cliffs will fill in the low valleys. As a result, virtually all the trees except those that are to be kept as a landscape buffer and stream setback will be removed. Commissioner Salyer asked what the method of disposal of the trees would be. Miles replied that DKS LLC, has applied for a burn permit with the Department of Public Safety. Commissioner Sanders asked if there are certain hours for the burning. Miles replied that there are few written regulations that Planning and Zoning can enforce. Commissioner Uhl asked what the compacting requirements would be seeing the land is so rough. Miles explained that DKS LLC will have to have a company on site to inspect. The City requires at least 95% compaction for approval. Commissioner Hurt asked what the average size of the houses would be compared to the total number of lots. Miles replied that he didn't have exact numbers, but believed they had 15 to 20 acres with 28 lots with a minimum house size of 1,500 square feet. Commissioner Sanders asked if there were specific days of the week and times of day that this work could go on due to the amount of noise it will produce. Miles replied that in the past the work had been allowed Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with occasional Saturday work done later in the day. Commissioner Salyer asked Miles if he was 100% sure that there was nothing that could be done about the burning. Salyer and other Commissioners were concerned about possible complaints from Gatewoods residents. Miles recommended that the Commission continue the application to the next meeting so that he could look into the matter. Commissioner Uhl asked if the Commission would be seeing the plans for the houses. Miles explained that the only way the Commission sees the plans for houses is in a Planned Development, this is not a Planned Development. Commissioner Uhl asked if it would be possible to make changes so that the Commission would be able to see and approve the house plans when it is not a Planned Development. Miles explained that legally it would be a very difficult to do. Commissioner Uhl moved to continue the Land Disturbance Permit for DKS LLC for Hidden Acres Subdivision to the next regular Planning and Zoning meeting in order for the staff to gather more information relating to the burning of trees. Commissioner Sanders seconded and the motion passed. Miles explained that Line Creek Trucking is applying for a Minor Change of Use Permit for a contracting truck company at 4301 Minor Change of Use NW Tullison Road. The site was previously occupied by Cappo Permit: Line Creek Masonry, who was under Special Use Permit for outdoor storage. Trucking- 4301 Tullison The applicant, Line Creek Trucking, is currently located at 2601 Road. NW Tullison Road (Seal -o- Matic). The applicant is proposing the parking of 2 tractor trailers and +/- 5 dump trucks. A Special Use Permit for outdoor storage is not required because the equipment that will be stored in this area belongs to Line Creek Trucking. The staff does not believe that Line Creek Trucking will have much of an impact on the surrounding businesses because they are all of a similar nature. Commissioner Salyer asked what the long term effect of this would be in terms of the Master Plan. Miles explained that this is a very difficult piece of land to develop because of its location. It has high visibility but very limited access. Commissioner Bowman asked if only trucks would be parked there. Miles replied that only trucks belonging to the company would be parked at the location. Commissioner Bowman motioned to approve the Minor Change of Use Permit for Line Creek Trucking. Commissioner Snoderley seconded and the motion passes. Miles reviewed with the Commission the Minor Development Plan for Sconic. The applicant is updating the Sconic Drive Minor Development Plan: fagade, adding a new architectural tower featuring approximately Sconic- 2707 NW Vivion 24 feet in height, replacing existing canopy structures and Road. installing new signage incorporating a lighting system composed of a Light Emitting Diode (LED) system. Commissioner Uhl asked if there was a picture of what the new Sconic designs would look like. Miles replied that he did not have a picture of the new Sconic design, but he assured him that the change in fagade was tasteful. Commissioner Sanders commented that she has seen the new Sconic design in the Metro area and said they look classier. Commissioner Salyer asked if the pole sign was to be changed. Miles explained that they can make minor changes as long as it does not increase in size. Commissioner Salyer commented that the Sconic pole sign would not be allowed under the new UDO. Commissioner Sanders asked if the fiberglass Sconic pole sign was broken could it be replaced. Miles replied that Sconic could repair the fiberglass as long as the size of the sign did not change. If a sign is damaged beyond 50% of its appraised value then it must be brought up to current code. Commissioner Bowman motioned to approve the Minor Development Plan for Sconic. Commissioner Poe seconded and the motion passed. Miles informed the Commission that the City is working on General Discussion revising its Grant and Loan Program to reach out to more businesses. It is proposed to consist of three different programs. One will be for fagade upgrades. There will also be two minor grants for signage and landscaping. The amount given in each grant will be based on a point system. Point will be allotted for the amount of improvement that will be done with each project. In the past six years this grant program has only been used four times. The City is trying to make it more beneficial for businesses. Adjournment Commissioner Uhl asked if the Planning Commission would see the proposals. Miles explained that the City is trying to put together a committee that will consist of a member of the Planning Commission, two from the Chamber of Commerce, one from the Board of Aldermen and a Home Repair Administrator. Commissioner Snoderley seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Sanders motioned to adjourn. Q.',.e 6e S" VIVA