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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-10 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Thursday, December 10, 2009 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 Barbara Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Al Bowman, Evelyn Poe, Harold Snoderley, Ray Uhl, Steve Kaspar, Cheryl Melton, Art Homer, Barbara Snyder, and Tyson Spire- Sweet. Members absent: Stephen King, Alderman Brad Cope and Mayor Kathy Rose. Also present: Jackie Carlson with SKW and Sarah Wagner, Community Development Approval of August 27, Commissioner Al Bowman made a motion to approve the minutes of 2009 August 27, 2009 Commissioner Ray Uhl seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. Final Plat - Briarcliff Hills Jackie Carlson with SKW gave a staff report. She explained that in the spring of 2009 the applicant submitted a final plat for Briarcliff Hills 2 " Plat, which was approved by the Planning Commission on May 14, 2009 and approved by the Board of Aldermen on May 19, 2009. Since that time the applicant has been working on installing infrastructure and marketing the subdivision. As the infrastructure is not 100% complete, the plat has not yet been signed and recorded. The applicant is now requesting approval of a modified version of the plat. There are a minimal number of modifications from the previously approved plat and staff is comfortable with all them. The applicant has proposed the modifications to better accommodate infrastructure and meet market demands. Following are the modifications. • Reduction in number of lots from 11 to 10. Lots 7 and 8 of the previous plat were combined to form one larger lot (current Lot 7). This combination also required some slight adjustments in the property lines of Lots 4, 5 and 6. Due to documentation that is/has been processed in relationship to the marketing/sale of lots, the lots were not re- numbered. Rather, a lot 8 has been excluded from the current plat. Although re- numbering the lots would be preferable, the proposed sequencing is acceptable and should not pose any issues. • The north -south cul -de -sac was changed from "N Cottonwood Circle" to "N Redbud Lane ". The proposed name is unique and acceptable to the City. • Access easement (20 feet) added along east side of Lot 10. The easement will provide access to Lot 11 off of NW 42 " Street. This is a better alternative as it will eliminate the need for Lot 11 to have access to NW Valley Lane, which is a busier street. Further, the applicant prefers the configuration as it will allow the home to be built farther away from NW Valley Lane, providing a natural buffer to the street. • Addition of sanitary sewer easement along the back sides of Lots 1 -3 and lots 5 -7. The general layout of the subdivision has remained the same. It entails the construction of NW 42" Street, which will be an east -west street. The street will provide connection to Valley Lane on the west and the Briarcliff Development on the east. N. Redbud Lane (named Cottonwood Circle in the previously approved plat) will be a north - south cul -de -sac that will connect to NW 42n Street. The intersection of the two streets will possess a roundabout. Tract A will be owned and maintained by the homeowner's association and is envisioned to be a recreational area (playground equipment, pool, open space, etc.). Tract B is located on the east side ofN Redbud Lane and will also be owned and maintained by the HOA and will provide additional green space along the street. Staff finds the application in conformance with the Comprehensive Master Plan, UDO and previously approved final plat, and therefore, recommends approval of the revised Final Plat. Commissioner Uhl asked about the change made to the entrance. Carlson replied that right -of -way had been added to increase the sight visibility from that corner. Commissioner Poe asked how the easement for Lot 10 was going to work. Carlson replied that most likely the property owner will purchase the entire lot and then give the easement. This is very common in other parts of the country and we are starting to see more of it in the midwest. Commissioner Poe asked if the easement would be done after the property is purchased. Carlson replied that it is much cleaner to have the easement recorded on the plat, so it will be done before the property is purchased. Chair Snyder said that the easement on Lot 10 will most likely be reflected in the price of the lot. Commissioner Poe asked if Lot 6 was smaller. Carlson replied that when Lots 7 and 8 were combined they had to adjust the lot line for Lot 6, but it still meets the requirements for lot size in the City. Commissioner Kaspar moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat for Briarcliff Hills to the Board of Aldermen. Commissioner Bowman seconded and the motion passed. Reconsider a Special Use Carlson gave a staff report to the Commission. She explained that Permit for Eiken Trucking- Eiken Trucking is general material hauling operation. In June of this 3339 and 3220 Vivion year the Planning Commission approved a special use permit for outdoor storage for the applicant and was to review it again in four months. The Commission approve the special use permit with the following conditions: • The approval of the permit shall be reviewed 4 months following approval. • The parking or storage of vehicles with hazardous materials, including fireworks, is prohibited. Given the proximity of the site to the nearby nursing homes, the storage of such materials is a public safety risk. • The total pieces of equipment stored at one time shall not exceed 20. This is to include dump trucks, tractors, loaders, etc. • The following item shall be removed from the site and is not permitted in accordance with the permit: truck frames. • There will be no major maintenance of equipment on the site. Only normal maintenance shall be performed. • The applicant shall come into compliance with all code enforcement issues including: o Scarping and painting all bad surfaces and rusted surfaces. o The raw wood at the front of the door shall be painted. o All contents from the front of the building shall be removed from the site. o All barrels located on the side of the building shall be removed from the site. o Weeds shall be removed and any landscaped areas be maintained. o If a fireplace is not present on site, the pile of firewood shall be removed. To date the applicant has complied with all the above listed conditions. As a result, staff recommends approval of the special use permit for a period of one year still including the above listed conditions. Commissioner Bowman commented that he lives very close to the property in question and they have work very hard to get it cleaned up. Commissioner Kaspar asked what would happen if the property owner violates any of the above listed condition within the next year. Sarah Wagner, Community Development replied that the City's Code Enforcement Office checks the property on a weekly basis. If any violations are found they will be notified and have a set amount of time to abate the violation. If they do not then staff can bring the special use permit back before the Planning Commission and ask that it be revoked. Commissioner Poe moved to approve the special use permit for Eiken Trucking for a period of one year with the above listed conditions. Commissioner Bowman seconded and the motion passed. Final Development Plan Carlson gave a staff report for a final development plan for the Belgian Belgian Bottoms Business Bottoms Business Park, replat of Lot 2. She explained that in Park, Replat of Lot 2 December 2007, a Final Plat for Belgian Bottoms Business Park was approved. The Park entails 3 lots, 2 on the west side of Belgian Boulevard and a smaller lot on the west side. Lot 1 contains the Complete Home Concepts Building and Lot 2, the lot in question, possesses an industrial building that was recently constructed. The proposed replat will divide Lot 2 into two lots, Lot 2A and Lot 2B. The existing structure is located approximately 50 feet from the proposed property line so no setbacks will be infringed upon with the replat. Staff finds the application in conformance with the Comprehensive Master Plan, previously approved plat and UDO, and therefore, recommends approval of the Final Plat. Patricia Benson with White, Goss and Bowers addressed the Commission. She explained that she is representing the applicant. What this final plat is doing is creating two different lots before the applicant gets ready to record the condo plat that was previously approved by this Commission. The applicant does not want the South portion of the plat to be recorded as part of the condo plat and owned by the condo association at this point. As the area develops in the future the South portion may be added to the condo association. Commissioner Melton asked that even though the zoning is PD- Planned Development, this is going to be more of an industrial use. Carlson replied that the rezoning was approved PD to include light industrial and flex tech space. Commissioner Homer moved to recommend approval of the final plat to the Board of Aldermen. Commissioner Uhl seconded and the motion passed. Master Plan Rachel Stroer with BNIM addressed the Commission. She explained that she has been working with the City on updating the Master Plan. She explained that she has been interviewing stakeholders with the City and would like to get some feedback from the Planning Commission She first asked the Commission, why did they move to Riverside. Chair Snyder replied that she moved to Riverside 24 years ago and some of the reasons why she like it was because of the school system, the central location and the treed lots available. Commissioner Snoderley said that he use to work downtown so he moved to Riverside because it was an easy commute. When you are in Riverside you are half way to anywhere you want to go. Commissioner Melton said that she move to Riverside because of the trees, lot sizes, having no e-tax and other Kansas City issues and the overall look of the community. She said that is why a lot of people come to Riverside to begin with, but once they get here they realize that there is a lot more going on. Commissioner Spire -Sweet said that he liked the aesthetic of the lot and the cost of living. Commissioner Poe commented that she has lived in Riverside for 54 years and have never wanted to leave. It has always seemed like an oasis in the middle of the city with not a lot of traffic. Stroer said that a lot of people have commented on the wooded area, even the Park Hill South students. Commissioner Melton commented that there is a reasonable sense of security throughout the City. People feel safe here. Stroer asked the Commission what needed to be considered for the future of Riverside. Commissioner Poe said that she doesn't want to be the same as every other city. Also, Riverside might not be as safe in the future. Commissioner Melton said that she has been to the community meetings and there are a lot of people who don't want to change Riverside. Chair Snyder said that she would like to preserve the small town feel. Stroer commented that there is some tension between this old Riverside and new Riverside and it is important to keep some of that because it will lead us to the right fit. Commissioner Homer commented that he doesn't want the City to go too far. Some improvements are good, just not too much. Commissioner Uhl said that he moved to Riverside in 1997 because of the convenience. He said that Riverside needs to make quality improvements. The City only has one shot to get this right. Commissioner Poe said that she would like to see the creeks protected. Commissioner Kaspar asked what is going to happen to the City if the casino leaves. It provides lots of financial resources for the City and there needs to be a plan if they ever leave. Commissioner Uhl said that is the goal of Horizons, to get something quality in that will help offset the dependence on the casino. Carlson asked if the citizens might be willing to pay property taxes in the future. Commissioner Poe said that she thinks the day will come where Riverside residents have to pay city property taxes. Commissioner Homer said that the City shouldn't take on a whole lot. They need to be able to maintain what they have. Commissioner Kaspar said that there are a lot of apartments in the City and would like to see that number decrease. Commissioner Melton said that the City needs rental properties, but on a nicer lever to serve that demographic. Stroer next asked the Commission what they have seen in other communities that they like. Chair Snyder said that since she has moved to Riverside the Public Safety Department has expanded and met the growing needs of the community and it gives Riverside a safe feeling. Commissioner Uhl said that he has seen other cities that have a theme throughout them that give all the buildings a quality look and not a lot of hodge- podge. Commissioner Melton said that you don't want to take the theme too far. Carlson asked the Commission what they thought of all of the water features in the City. Commissioner Uhl said that they sort of tie the City together. Chair Snyder said that she doesn't necessarily want to see big box stored in the downtown, but would like to have some everyday amenities. Stroer asked the Commission what challenges need to be met for the City. Commissioner Uhl said that there are a lot of blighted buildings in the City that need to be addressed. He would like to see Gateway cleaned up. Commissioner Homer said that the City has spent a lot of money in the past on roads and infrastructure and now that those are updated maybe they can work on addressing the blighted areas. Commissioner Kaspar said that he would like to see the City continue to support the school system. Commissioner Bowman said that he would like to see some senior housing maybe in the downtown area. Stroer said that a lot of cities are dealing with this problem. We want to create a city where people can age in place. Chair Snyder said that she would like to see some form of public transportation. Stroer said that the City is looking into that, but it is difficult in this region. Commissioner Melton suggested an internal shuttle that may help Riverside citizens get to better public transportation or to other areas of the City similar to what North Kansas City has. Commissioner Kaspar said that he would like to see increased park sport amenities. Commissioner Kaspar also asked why there aren't more churches in Riverside. He commented that good churches will attract good people. He also said that he would like to see more health care options like doctors and dentist. Adjournment Commissioner Bowman made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Snoderley seconded. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned. Sarah Wagner Community Development