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Home My WebLink About2005-08-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI August 11, 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. Chairman Barbara Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Al Bowman, Bernie Bruns, David Hurt, Shawn Lee, Aaron Locke, Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, Barbara Snyder and Ray Uhl. Mayor Betty Burch and Harold Snoderly 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 Al Bowman made a motion to approve the minutes of June 9, 2005 and July 14,2005, seconded by Aaron Locke. All others voted aye, Shawn Lee abstained with regard to the June 9, 2005 minutes, and the motion carried. Public Hearing Opened Chairman Snyder opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. Noting that Rezoning Request no members of the Public were present, she requested Brent Miles 9.43 Acres of Land present the Staff report. Brent Miles requested that this item be tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission. He did, however, ask to present a brief presentation of the request in order that the Commission could have an opportunity to review and determine issues in preparation for the next meeting. Applicant, Larry Doddy, is planning a commercial development to be located North of the Skyline Inn on the lots currently owned and for sale by Jack Miller. The applicant will first come before the Commission for rezoning and at a later meeting will present a site plan. The Commission asked for a description of the proposed investment. Brent indicated applicant would be proposing a structure that will stand 65 feet in the air, approximately 30 feet above the maximum. The proposal is for a Class A, Fine Dining, Reception Hall and Wedding Chapel. The primary structure would not exceed the maximum 35 feet, however, a steeple is proposed that would rise an additional 30 feet into the air. Another issue will be the material to be used, applicant is proposing white wood siding which is a conditional material. Brent pointed out that the establishment would be similar to the Hawthorne House in Parkville and would be able to accommodate up to three weddings. He said this brought up the third issue, being traffic. Toni Looker pointed out that the cemetery has accommodated three funerals in the past. Evelyn Poe questioned the residential area on the bluff above the proposed site, with respect to access in and out of their property. Brent indicated this would be something the Commission could bring up with applicant. The Commission asked about the timing of the proposed project. Brent indicated applicant is currently booking for July 2006. Chairman Barbara Snyder officially closed the public hearing at 8:01 and asked for a motion. Shawn Lee made a motion to table this matter until the next regularly scheduled meeting, Ray Uhl seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Change of Use Permit Applicant Susan Diviak, is wishing to obtain a change of use permit for Susan Diviak 4705 NW Gateway. Brent Miles reminded the Commission that a 4705 NW Gateway request for a change of use had been considered at the last meeting for a different location by the same Applicant. This is a new request, moving the proposed salon to a different location. Applicant is wanting to open up "A New Beginning: a different location by the same Applicant. This is a new request, moving the proposed salon to a Applicant is wanting to open up "A New Beginning ", a salon for tanning and hair Staff is recommending approval of the change of use permit. Chairman Snyder asked for a motion. Shawn Lee made a motion to recommend approval of the change of use permit, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant Susan Diviak, is wishing to obtain a building permit for Susan Diviak 4705 NW Gateway. Applicant is wishing to obtain approval for certain 4705 NW Gateway minor work to be undertaking in the form of partitions. Nate Hanway indicated that at this time all reviews had not been completed. Shawn Lee asked whether the space was ADA Compliant. Staff indicates that according to the plans, there is one unisex restroom, which they believe to be compliant. Nate apologized that he is unable to answer all the Commissions questions, pointing out that staff is behind due to the resignation of Fred Russell. Toni Looker made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit contingent upon final staff review and approval, Evelyn Poe seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant Tom Hannawalt is wishing to obtain a building permit for Tom Hannawalt 512 NW Cherokee for an addition to his dwelling. Nate Hanway 512 NW Cherokee indicated that John Jackson, City Engineer, Brent Miles and himself had reviewed the plans and that staff believed that they conformed to all codes and regulations, and they are recommending approval of the permit. Shawn Lee asked about pinning of the foundation wall to the existing wall. Specifically, he inquired whether it was to be pinned on both sides, which would not be in conformance with Code. Brent Miles indicated that staff would double check with John Jackson on this point. Ray Uhl made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit contingent on final staff approval and with particular attention to be giving to the retaining wall, Shawn Lee seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant Beverly Allen is wishing to obtain a building permit to Beverly Allen install a six foot vinyl fence around the back of her yard, 5030 NW 5030 NW Woodside Drive Woodside Drive. Applicant's neighbors and the Home Owners association have been notified. The applicant meets all of the code requirements of the City of Riverside and staff recommends approval Toni Looker made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, seconded by Al Bowman, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant Joseph Janasz Jr. is wishing to obtain a building permit to Joseph Janasz Jr. install a picket fence around his yard and a six foot privacy fence in his 4414 NW Pawnee back yard. Applicant's neighbors have been notified. The applicant meets all of the code requirements of the City of Riverside and staff recommends approval. The Commission asked what the size of the picket fence would be. Staff indicated that the picket fence would be four feet high and the privacy fence was to be six feet high. Staff pointed out that there is currently a fence of rail and metal in the area. Shawn Lee made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, seconded by David Hurt, all voted aye and the motion carried. General Discussion Brent Miles opened the general discussion by informing the Commission that Ned O'Connor with The Waterford Group had been retained by the City to "help facilitate" the Master Plan and development of the Horizons project. Chairman Barbara Snyder asked if Brent felt it would be beneficial to the Commission to start attending the BOA meetings due to all the activity going on in the City. Brent indicated he would start putting the minutes of those meetings into the Commissions packets. II was also discussed that it might be beneficial to have quarterly "all Board" roundtable meetings. Brent also passed around to all Commission members the First Suburbs Coalition "Idea Book" for the updating of post WWII homes and talked briefly about the Coalition. Adjournment Shawn Lee moved to adjourn the meeting, Ray Uhl seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Chairman Snyder called the meeting to an end at 9:30 pm. Acting Secretary