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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
November 10, 2005
The Planning and Zoning commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the
Board of Aldermen Chamber at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri.
Acting Chairwoman Aldermen Toni Looker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following
members were present: Al Bowman, David Hurt, Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, Harold Snodderly and Aaron
Locke. Mayor Betty Burch, Barbara Snyder, Bernie Bruns, Shawn Lee, and Ray Ul were absent.
Also present were Brent Miles, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Riverside and
Building Official Jim Haynes.
Minutes
Evelyn Poe made a motion to approve the minutes from October 13,
2005. Harold Snodderly seconded the motion. All voted aye and the
motion carried.
Brent Miles asked that the minutes of October 27, 2005 be tabled.
Gatewoods PD Amendment Acting Chairworman Toni Looker opened the public bearing at 7:30
regarding the Gatewoods PD Amendment for Lot 18. Applicant T.E.
Woods Construction, is requesting an "exceptions" for a rear yard
setback for Lot 18 to be approved via ordinance in the Final
Development Plan for Gatewoods.Phase II. Due to the subdivision
being zoned "Planned Development ", the Commission and the Board
have the power to allow exceptions to the zoning code if it can be
determined that these exceptions do not sacrifice the intent of the
Planned Development. Exceptions have already been approved for the
Gatewoods Planned Development in Ordinance 2002 -68 regarding lot
widths on particular lots. The exceptions granted for this request would
be similar in nature to the previous exceptions granted, but for rear
setback provisions as opposed to lot widths. Specifically, Brent
explained that Lot 18 has been a topic of discussion for some time.
T.E. Woods construction did not indicate the proposed deck 011 their
original site plan, but included it on the building permit plans. This
was not caught at the staff level and we stopped when construction was
about to proceed. The house received a variance for the house, but was
denied a variance for the deck.
Brent proceeded to explain that Lot 18 abutted the Common Area set
by plat. This common area measured approximately 25 -30 feet in
width as it touched Lot 18. Brent believed that this was a positive in
recommending approval of the rear yard exception. Brent also
explained that he believed that it was a better situation than for example
a fence that could abut the common area. Brent said that he also
believed that the intent of the common areas was not only for
recreation, but also served to create "community". Brent believed that
this would increase the idea of "community".
Evelyn Poe made a motion to recommend to the Riverside Board of
Aldermen, Harold Snodderly seconded the motion, all voted aye.
Flavia Tarwater The applicant, Flavia Tarwater, is requesting a building permit for an
Building Permit attached garage addition on to her home at 3005 NW Florence. The
access to the addition will come through an existing gravel drive on the
west side of her home. This gravel drive will be upgraded to a concrete
drive. She will also have a sunroom on top of the new addition. David
Hurt made a motion to recommend to the Board of Aldermen, Al
Bowman seconded the motion. All voted aye and the motion carried.
General Discussion Brent introduced the new building official Jim Haynes. Jim brings a
wealth of knowledge to the City from his 20 years of experience in
Leawood.
Brent spoke about his letter of resignation and how he would sincerely
miss the Commission. He wished them the best of luck, as did the
Commission to him.
The issue of train horns was discussed. Brent said that he would
inquire with Parkville and gather information for the Commission to
review.
Adjournment Al Bowman moved to adjourn the meeting, Harold Snodderly
seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Acting Chairwoman
Toni Looker called the meeting to an end at 8:25 pm
Acting Secretary- Nancy"H ` er