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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Thursday, March 23, 2006
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.
Shawn Lee agreed to serve as Chair in Barbara Snyder's absence. Commissioner Lee called the meeting to
order at 7:30 p.m. Answering roll call were Al Bowman, Bernie Bruns, David Hurt, Shawn Lee, Gene
Lively, Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, Harold Snoderley, and Ray Uhl. Members absent: Mayor Betty Burch,
Aaron Locke, and Barbara Snyder.
Also present: Brent Miles, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Jim Haynes, Building Codes
Official, and Jane Henry, Administration Assistant.
Approval of Minutes from It was noted that the date at the top of the minutes needed to be changed
March 9, 2006 to March 9, 2006. Commissioner Hurt moved that the minutes be
approved as amended. Commissioner Bowman seconded. The motion
passed.
Public Hearing to consider a Commissioner Lee called the public hearing to order and asked for the
Special Use Permit for staff report. The applicant, Embassy Landscaping, is requesting the use
Modular Units as Temporary of 2 temporary office facilities to be used until the permanent office
Facilities at 6105 NW building can be constructed. Riverside Municipal Code Section 440.117
Riverpark Drive regulates this special use. Miles said the modular units proposed meet
code. The site plan indicates 15 parking spaces but does not include the
dimensions. The dimensions must be included in the site plan as well as
landscaping proposed and signage. Staff recommends a 1 -year
expiration on the permit that could be extended with justification.
Additionally, a copy of Embassy's access agreement with
Intercontinental must be submitted before permit approval and a
licensed inspector needs to O.K. the sanitary sewer.
Commissioner Lee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Poe
questioned the existing fencing. Mile said he grandfathered in the fence
because it was already on the property. Lee asked if the business would
be open to the public and was told that it will be open to the public as
well as to commercial customers.
Public Hearing to consider a Miles reported that the necessary information is not yet available and he
Special Use Permit for asked that the commission table the item. Alderman Looker moved to
Outdoor Storage per table the public hearing and Commissioner Bowman seconded. The
Riverside Municipal Code motion carried.
Section 410.130.2
Grading Permit The applicant, Briarcliff Development company, has requested a
Briarcliff Development — grading permit for excavation on property owned by the company. The
West Platte Road Bluff excavation will take place in an area west of NW Valley Lane and east
of NW Riverside Avenue. The applicant is requesting the permit for a 3
year period. Staff completed 3 reviews of the project.
It is estimated that over 300,000 cubic yards of earth will be removed
from the site. Staff recommends the work be scheduled in phases and
that the phases be called out in the plans. Work would commence in
April and staff recommends that work be done only from 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday -Friday (maybe Saturday) and only after contacting
Brent Miles 24 hours in advance. Miles also recommends a 6 month
progress report. The Briarcliff Development Company will be limited
to a designated haul route and must erect signage approved by city
staff. The amount of $100,000 for escrow will be placed with the City
for repair of NW Riverside Avenue. Staff recommends seeding take
place in an area that has been completed; no grading or clearing be
allowed outside of the proposed areas; a dust control plan be submitted;
a demolition permit and documents be submitted to staff before
demolition of the house on the property.
Commissioner Uhl is very concemed about changing the natural
appearance of the bluff. He wants some trees to remain on the Riverside
side of the Garrey property. He asked for a photograph of what it will
look like when completed. Commissioner Looker asked for a field trip
to help them visualize the proposed excavation. The commission agreed
to go to the area on April 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Lee asked to see a copy of the geotechnical report. Miles
said that John Jackson had reviewed it but it could be sent out for
another opinion. Lee also asked that excavation activity not start until
8:00 a.m. in respect for adjacent neighbors. Miles added that he has
stipulated with the company that there be neither grading nor hauling
July 1 - 5.
Commissioner Poe expressed her concern about the length of time, 3
years, the excavation/grading will go on. "The citizens have gone
through roads construction for 5 years and they are tired of it and this
would be another 3 years." She would rather the grading could be done
within 2 years. She is also concerned about road damage. Miles said the
escrow estimate is too low.
Commissioner Uhl said he had heard there were Indian burial grounds
on the bluff Commissioner Lively asked how many trucks would there
be. Garney's representative said there would be a truck every 2
minutes... "a steady stream."
Commissioner Poe made a motion to table the grading permit until
April 12, in order to enable the board to visit the site. Commissioner
Uhl seconded. Motion carried.
Building Permit The applicant, Corey Newell, requests a building permit to enclose an
321 NW Woodland area between the house and the garage. KC Remodelers has contracted
for the job. Building Official Jim Haynes recommended approval.
Alderman Looker moved to approve the building permit. Commissioner
Uhl seconded and the motion carried.
General Discussion Henry told the board that they are all registered for the annexation
seminar on April 13. Alderman Looker would like to involve the Park
Board and at least one member of P &Z Commission from each ward,
i.e., David Hurt, Evelyn Poe and Harold Snoderley, in discussions
about the streetscape plans.
Adjournment Commissioner Lively moved to adjourn and Commissioner Bowman
seconded. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
Administration Assistant