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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-09 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI June 9, 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, Aaron Locke, Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, Harold Snoderly, Barbara Snyder and Ray Uhl. Mayor Betty Burch and Shawn Lee were absent. Also present were Brent Miles, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Riverside and Fred Russell, Codes Enforcement Officer for the City of Riverside. Minutes Approved Al Bowman made a motion to approve the minutes of May 12, 2005, seconded by David Hurt. All others voted aye, Toni Looker abstained, and the motion carried. Building Permit Fred Russell explained that applicant, Bob Campbell is wishing to Bob Campbell obtain a building permit for 1839 NW Vivion Road, however, staff s 1839 NW Vivion Road review is not yet complete. This item will need to be tabled until the next meeting. Bernie Bruns made a motion to table this item until the next regularly scheduled meeting, seconded by Ray Uhl. At this point, applicant Bob Campbell of 1518 NW Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO, owner of the property in question asked to address the Commission. Mr. Campbell stated that he had a tenant that wished to move in on the first of July and that by tabling this matter it would create a one -month delay. He indicated that the building permit was for a simple tenant finish. He indicated that he would like to see it get contingent approval tonight with the understanding that once it passed approval of staff, it could then go to the Board of Aldermen. He criticized the City's procedures in these matters, stating that it was "a process designed to fail ". The members of the Commission asked Fred if there were any specific problems with his review that would make him believe that ultimate approval would not be recommended. Fred indicated that there were no specific problems, rather a timing issue with getting all the review done prior to the meeting. Toni Looker suggested that perhaps a special meeting would solve the problem. Further discussion of this option concluded that a meeting the following Thursday would still not allow adequate time for this item to make it on to the Board of Aldermen agenda for the subsequent Tuesday night meeting. Fred indicated that there was a great deal of redundancy in the City's code and that he felt that if any code violation were to be missed in the building permit process, the system had checks in place to ensure that the inspector would catch the violations down the line. The review process called for input from the department of public works, public safety through the fire inspection and a review by the City Engineer. He apologized but indicated that with so many players involved it was not always possible for staff to have the processes completed on the timeline imposed by the Commissions meetings. With these assurances, Chairman Snyder asked the Commission if they would be able to make a motion. David Hurt made a motion to recommend approval for the building permit contingent upon successful completion of the staff review. Aaron Locke seconded the motion, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Fred Russell informed the Commission that this was an instance where Lara Petrie owner had erected a 60 -inch high chain link fence around portions of 44049 NW Pawnee the back yard, prior to obtaining a building permit. Fred indicated that 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, however, owner, Lara Petrie has to date failed to pay the required $25.00 Fee. Fred indicated if owner did not pay the fee by the next regularly scheduled meeting, he would have no choice but to withdraw his approval and cite the owner, at which time the matter would go before the Municipal Judge. Toni Looker made a motion to table this item until the next meeting, seconded by Al Bowman. All voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant, Midland Wrecking, Inc. is wishing to obtain a building Midland Wrecking, Inc. permit to demolish the old auto service building at 2506 NW Platte 2506 NW Platte Road Road next door to the Interstate Battery Sales building. The scope of work entails removal of the building to grade, leaving the concrete slab floor and paved parking lot intact, proper disposal of debris, permanent termination of utilities, and plugging the building sewer and mapping its location. Notification of owners and Codes Enforcement of any evidence of soil contaminations discovered during the demolition to be addressed by owners as required. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. Barbara Snyder asked whether there were underground storage tanks (UST) at the location. Fred indicated that there was nothing to suggest that there were any buried fuel tanks at the site. Evelyn Poe made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. General Discussion Brent Miles stated that developer and landowner, T.E. Woods Construction had submitted two different concepts for the undeveloped piece of property west of the Gatewoods Subdivision located on NW 50 Street. He presented sketches of these two concepts to the Commission. The Commission reviewed the sketches noting advantages to each. Both plans result in multiple cul de sac's. Evelyn Poe raised concerns over access to the area in cases of emergency. Brent indicated that the City Engineer and Public Safety reviews would require that these points be raised and addressed also. Both plans preserve the tree line and promote green space and natural landscapes. Barbara Snyder inquired as to the timetable for the development. Brent indicated that the planned start was for this summer. Next, Brent Miles turned the general discussion back to the Special Use Permit for Asphalt, Compost and Paving Operation of Damon Pursell Construction heard at the last commission meeting. He wanted to clarify that the temporary scale house to be used in conjunction with the operation was temporary and was only contingent upon the approval of the Special Use Permit, being an integral part of that permit. He stressed that in no way does approval of this temporary trailer set a precedent allowing trailers as permanent facilities throughout the City Adjournment Bernie Bruns moved to adjourn the meeting, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Chairman Snyder called the meeting to an end at 9:15 pm. Acting Secr1 /