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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-14 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI July 14, 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, David Hurt, Shawn Lee, Aaron Locke, Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, Harold Snoderly, Barbara Snyder and Ray Uhl. Mayor Betty Burch and Bernie Bruns were absent. Chairman Snyder welcomed back Shawn Lee after his extended absence. Also present were Brent Miles, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Riverside, Fred Russell, Codes Enforcement Officer for the City of Riverside, and Nathaniel Hanway, an Intern working with Community Development and Codes Enforcement. Minutes Brent Miles explained that the minutes from June 9, 2005 were not complete and approval would have to be postponed until the next meeting. Public Hearing Opened Chairman Snyder opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m. to consider Special Use Permit a Special Use Permit for outside storage at 4301 NW Tullison Road. Outside Storage Chairman Snyder requested that the staff report be presented first. 4301 NW Tullison Road Applicant, Premier Coach Services, located at 3423 NW Tullison Road, a full- service motor coach business, is wishing to expand its current ability for showing vehicles. In order to achieve this expansion, they would like to rent a parking lot for "outside storage" at 4301 NW Tullison Road. The parking lot is currently being used by ESI for offices and storage. Staff followed procedure for this request by notification in a paper and to property owners within 185 feet, fifteen days prior to his public hearing. The property in question is currently owned by Lyn Anderson and is west of Chevy Duty. The Levee took out drainage in this area and there are major grading and drainage issues involved at the present time. Lyn has agreed to lease the location to Premier until these issues can be worked out. Staff is recommending approval of the Special Use Permit. Although the site is visible, it is in an industrial use area. The City has had no issues with Premier in the past. Additionally, staff believes it is no worse than the housing of trailers for ESI. At 7:36 p.m., Chairman Snyder requested questions and comments from the public. There being none, she opened the discussion to the Commission for their questions and comments. Barbara Snyder questioned whether ESI was ready to vacate the premises. Staff indicated that ESI, a major contractor in the construction of the Levee system, planned to vacate the site by the end of July. Aaron Locke asked about the zoning in the area. Staff reiterated that the area is zoned industrial. Ray Uhl asked about the mechanics of the "Special Use" Permit with regards to timing and reviews. Staff indicated that the special use permit would be for a period of one year at which time a review would be made. Staff stressed that special use permits allowed exceptions rather than variances. Evelyn Poe asked whether storage would be limited to vehicles. Staff indicated that was correct and that the purpose was for overflow at Premier Coach rather than for an actual showroom. Chairman Snyder asked for any further questions. There being none the public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m. Chairman Snyder asked for a motion. Toni Looker made a motion to recommend approval of the special use permit, Shawn Lee seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. General Discussion Brent Miles requested that the Commission deviate from the agenda for Straight Builders a moment to discuss the renderings for the Rose Valley Office Rose Valley Office Develop. Development. This was first discussed at the May 12, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Brent indicated that Straight Builders is wishing to obtain the blessing of the Commission on the renderings prior to proceeding with the actual site plan. To review, the plan is for a 2400 square foot, single story office building to be located off Karen Street and NW Vivion. Chairman Barbara Snyder pointed out that she would be available to facilitate the discussion but would be abstaining from any voting due to a conflict of interest and turned the meeting over to Acting Chair Shawn Lee. Evelyn Poe asked if the parking would be in the front of the building, off NW Vivion. Brent indicated that it would but that the plans called for a defined curb, allowing entering and exiting on Karen Street and thus eliminated the concern for backing into traffic on Vivion. David Hurt asked about plans for the house located behind the site. The house, owned by Pat Casey would either be demolished or moved at the time the Mr. Casey proceeds with his plans for an office park. Aaron Locke questioned the zoning. Brent indicated that the area was zoned commercial and that the houses had been "grandfathered ". In conclusion, the Commission indicated their satisfaction with the renderings as presented. Old Business Fred Russell informed the Commission that this was an instance where Building Permit owner had erected a 60 -inch high chain link fence around portions of Lara Petrie the back -yard, prior to obtaining a building permit. Fred indicated that 44049 NW Pawnee his review of the project at the site indicates that the work conforms to all applicable codes and ordinances and that he would recommend approval of the permit. At this time, all fees have been paid. Evelyn Poe made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Fred Russell explained that applicant, Pam Darata, is wishing to Pamela Darata obtain a building permit for the construction of an attached garage and 3502 NW Hermosa breezeway at 3502 NW Hermosa. Staff indicates that the plans conform to all codes and regulations, and Therefore, are recommending approval of the permit. Evelyn Poe asked about the size of the garage. Fred indicated it was 24' X 24' and would attach to the house by a breezeway. 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, Straight Builders, is wishing to obtain a building Straight Builders permit for the construction of a new Single Family Dwelling at 5132 5132 NW Belton Court NW Belton Court. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. Aaron Locke asked whether the back of the house would face I -635. Fred indicated it would. Shawn Lee asked for the square footage information. Fred indicated the first floor was 1,160 square feet and the second floor was 1,332 square feet. The minimum first floor square footage requirements are 1,000 square feet. Shawn Lee made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Aaron Locke seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant, Dick Grogan, is wishing to obtain a building permit for the Dick Grogan construction of a six (6) foot tall privacy /wood fence at 5017 NW High Dr. Terrace 5017 NW High Drive Terrace. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. Shawn Lee made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Grogan was present at the meeting and indicated that he had sat on the Commission in the 1980's and was pleased with the progress that the commission had made since those days. Building Permit Applicant, Kim Caselman, is wishing to obtain a building permit for Kim Caselman the construction of a detached 20' x 28' Garage at 3405 NW 3405 NW Cerrito Cerrito. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. Shawn Lee asked about the location. Toni Looker indicated that the property was across the street from Alderman Ray Beard. Toni Looker made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant, Chet Pruett, is wishing to obtain a building permit for the Chet Pruett construction of a one story, wood -framed bath house at 4557 NW High 4557 High Drive Drive. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. All issues with regards to set backs had been resolved. The commission asked what the issues had been. Fred explained that the original plans did not provide for adequate set backs, and that a strip of land adjacent, owned by Mr. Pruett's father, had been deeded in order to provide a legal boundary. The strip of land was deeded through a Quit Claim deed. Shawn Lee made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, David Hurt seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant, Steve Bakan, is wishing to obtain a building permit for the Steve Bakan construction of a 12' X 12' Detached Storage Building at 4307 NW 4307 NW 52" Street 52° Street. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. Ray Uhl asked if the building was being erected on a slab. Fred indicated it was. The property in question backs up to David Hurt's residence. Shawn Lee made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Al Bowman, all voted aye and the motion carried. Change of Use Permits Chairman Snyder asked that staff reports be presented on the three change of use permits first and that one motion be made thereafter. Change of Use Permit Applicant Susan Diviak, is wishing to obtain a change of use permit for Susan Diviak 4617 NW Gateway. The site had originally been used as a Day Care 4617 NW Gateway Center. Applicant wishes to develop building plans for "A New Beginning ", a salon for tanning and hair. Brent Miles indicated the location was in a strip center north of Mean Gene's. Application is for a zoning only change of use permit. Applicant is still working on plans and there maybe a building permit in the future. Brent pointed out that it would be the only business like this in Riverside and he recommends approval. Aaron Locke asked what would happen in the event the property was later sold and how that would work with tenants. Brent indicated that the City would not be involved, that a future sale would be a private matter that might require the buying out of tenant leases. Change of Use Permit Applicant Pro Logis, is wishing to obtain a change of use permit for Pro Logis Clean Spaces at 122 NW Business Park Lane. Clean Spaces is a 122 NW Business Park Ln. janitorial service which is a permitted use in the I district. Staff recommends approval. Change of Use Permit Applicant Pro Logis, is wishing to obtain a change of use permit for Pro Logis Ultimate Services at 118 NW Business Park Lane. Ultimate Services 118 NW Business Park Ln. is a business which houses parts for the trucking industry, which is a permitted use. Staff recommends approval. Shawn Lee asked whether this was a retail business open to the public. Brent indicated it was not. Aaron Locke asked whether all business was to be conducted inside. Brent indicated yes. Chairman Snyder asked for a motion on the "change of use" permits. Toni Looker made a motion to recommend approval of the "change of use" permits, seconded by Shawn Lee, all voted aye and the motion carried. General Discussion Brent Miles indicated that the budget for fiscal year 2005 -2006 had been approved. He indicated that he wanted to do an overview of the approved capital projects with both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park Board in the near future in order to keep all members well informed of the plans for the coming year. Shawn Lee thanked the members of the Commission for approving his leave of absence in order that he could attend training to become a fire fighter. Evelyn Poe brought up the subject of setbacks in order to maintain the City's streams and maximize "green space ". Brent Miles indicated that other cities, such as Overland Park and Lenexa in Kansas, have adopted stream setback ordiances. He indicated that the City of Riverside has 2 mechanisms currently in place to provide protection. One mechanism is natural and is provided by the lay of the land. The second mechanism relates to the flood plan and is a regulatory mechanism which provides a degree of protection to the City's streams and waterways. Brent also informed the commission that the LOMR was within 60 to 90 of fmal approval. Adjournment Shawn Lee moved to adjourn the meeting, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Chairman Snyder called the meeting to an end at 9:57 pm. • .0.aS. ' Acting g etary