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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-13 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI October 13, 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. Chairwoman Barbara Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Barbara Snyder, Al Bowman, Bemie Bruns, David Hurt, Shawn Lee, Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, and Ray Uhl. Mayor Betty Burch , Harold Snodderly, and Aaron Locke were absent. Also present were Brent Miles, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Riverside and Nathaniel Hanway, an Intern working with Community Development and Codes Enforcement. Minutes David Hurt made a motion to approve the minutes of September 8, 2005, seconded by Bemie Bruns. All voted aye and the motion carried. Brent Miles asked that the minutes of September 22, 2005 be tabled. Gatewoods Phase II Chairman Barbara Snyder opened the public hearing at 7:30 regarding Gatewoods Phase II Final Plat. Applicant T.E. Woods Construction, is requesting Final Plat Acceptance for Gatewoods Phase H. Phase II consists of twenty lots and the necessary public improvements to service these lots. The Preliminary Plat for Phase II was originally approved via the approved Development Plan for Gatewoods (Ordinance 2002 -68). In Ordinance 2002 -68, several Lots were given lot width exceptions. These exceptions were indicated on the approved Preliminary Plat, and are also illustrated on the Final Plat submitted. The Final Plat submitted also indicates a street name change that has occurred via ordinance since the Preliminary Plat was approved. City Engineer John Jackson has reviewed and inspected the public improvements that have been built and has given Brent Miles his approved inspection reports on the Public Improvements. The City is requiring that a two (2) year maintenance bond be in place for the public improvements, which the applicant has submitted to the City. Public Comments Chris Craig, 5019 NW Woodside Drive, asked the City and the developer to comment on the water runoff being caused by a natural spring in the subdivision. Brent Miles stated that reports given to him by City Engineer John Jackson that the recently constructed detention pond for the Northland School of Arts is detaining the runoff by the natural spring. Chris Craig, 5019 NW Woodside Drive, also commented on a property line issue that he had regarding his lot. Brent Miles stated that this would be an issue that the resident would have with the developer. Comments from the audience arose regarding the repairs need to NW Woodside Drive. Brent commented that the developer had fixed a portion of NW Woodside Drive. The developer removed the existing asphalt and sub -base and is currently working with the City on putting a bond in place for this work. David Hurt asked Brent Miles how long it had been since the road was repaired. Brent responded "two weeks ". Motion David Hurt made a motion for recommendation of the Final Plat for Gatewoods Phase II, seconded by Al Bowman, all voted aye, motion carried. Gatewoods PD Amendment Chairman Barbara Snyder opened the public hearing at 7:52 regarding the Gatewoods PD Amendment. Applicant T.E. Woods Construction, is requesting "exceptions" for certain yard setbacks 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 setback provisions as opposed to lot widths. There are several lots to be discussed for this request. After some consideration, staff requested that this item be tabled until further investigation can be completed regarding these particular lots. Alderman Toni Looker requested that the discussion for Lot 18 not be included in these discussions and should be discussed in its own public hearing at a later date. Toni Looker made a motion to table the public hearing, Ray Uhl seconded the motion, all voted aye. Building Permit The applicant, Harry Lee Boggess, has requested a building permit at 75 Business Park Ln. for work associated with a previously approved site development plan. The work is basically inside remodeling for a retail fireworks sales business. Toni Looker made a motion to approve, seconded by David Hurt, all said aye, motion carried. Site Plan / Grading Permit The applicant, Real Estate Investments (Pat Kelly), has requested approval of a site plan and a grading permit for the Riverpark Office project to be located at 6500 NW Riverpark Drive. The proposed development is a two (2) story, twenty -six thousand seven hundred twenty eight (26,728) square foot office building to be located adjacent to Riverside Transport along Missouri Highway 9 at the City's western City Limits. Brent Miles gave a staff report regarding the project. The staff analysis section of this report was divided into twelve (12) sections. For each of these sections, Brent gave an individual analysis as follows: • Zoning: The zoning for the property is "C -1 ", which would allow office and retail use. • Soil Report: The applicant submitted a "soil report" and a revised "soil report", which were reviewed by City Engineer John Jackson. The second report dated September 28, 2005, has been reviewed and recommend by City Engineer John Jackson. • Traffic Study: A traffic study was completed by George Butler Associates (GBA) on September 13, 2003. This traffic study took into account existing conditions of the area, proposed conditions, analysis of the data, and a summary/recommendation. The conclusion of the study was warrant for an eastbound left turn lane on Missouri Highway 9 and exclusive left turn & right tum lanes provided on the southbound approach. These warrants were also solidified by being contingencies in access approval from MoDOT via letters to the City and the applicant. • Parking & Circulation: The parking required for the proposed development would be sixty-three (63) spaces, the site plan submitted indicates seventy-three (73) spaces being provided. This parking is services by interior circulation isles of twenty- four (24) feet in width. • Height: The proposed structure is thirty -one (31) feet in height, code allows a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet. • Design Standards: The proposed development met the design standards requirements in regards to `Building Form & Use ", "Building Materials ", "Trash Enclosure ", and "Parking Lot Lighting ". • Signage: The proposed signage does not meet current Riverside Municipal Code. Staff recommends that "sign code revisions" be made and after these revisions, a new "Master Signage Plan" be submitted by the applicant for the project. • Landscaping: The applicant has provided a "Landscape" plan which meets the requirements of the City. • Floodplain: The proposed project is located within the 100 year floodplain. The floodplain elevation per the official FIRM map is 762'. The proposed development is to have a finished floor elevation 767.14' An elevation certificate will need to be submitted verifying the fmished floor elevation. • Land Disturbance: Due to the development being larger than one (1) acre, a MDNR Land Disturbance permit will be required. • Utilities: The applicant has provided a statement regarding the status of connectivity to utilities. • Stormwater: The applicant's stormwater plan is still under review by staff. Staff will require that the site plan and grading permit approval be contingent upon the recommendations included in the staff report. General Discussion Questions were raised about procedures for the Planning Commission, specifically about making motions. Brent said he would try to gather some information on this topic. Discussion also occurred about adding new members to the Planning Commission. Mayor Burch's health was also brought up. Adjounnnent Al Bowman moved to adjoum the meeting, Ray Uhl seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Chairman Barbara Snyder called the meeting to an end at 9:45 pm. 0- A ro i Acting Secretary ,