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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-12 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI May 12, 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, Bemie Bruns, David Hurt, Aaron Locke, Evelyn Poe, Harold Snoderly, Barbara Snyder and Ray Uhl. Mayor Betty Burch, Shawn Lee, and Toni Looker were absent. Chairman Barbara Snyder welcomed the newest member of the commission, Bernie Bruns. 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 Aaron Locke made a motion to approve the minutes of April 28, 2005, seconded by Al Bowman. All others voted aye, Bernie Bruns abstained, and the motion carried. Public Hearing Opened Chairman Snyder opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m. to consider Special Use Permit a special use permit for "Asphalt, Compost and Paving Operation at Asphalt, Compost and 6105 Riverpark Drive, the former Scherer Truck site that was Paving Operation destroyed in the May 2003 tomado. Chairman Snyder requested that 6105 NW Riverpark Drive the staff report be presented first prior to solicitation of comments from the public. This item was tabled from the previous meeting. The applicant, Damon Pursell Construction, is wishing to obtain a "Special Use Permit" for an "Asphalt, Compost and Paving Operation to be located at 6105 NW Riverpark Drive. The operation will be south of the former Scherer Truck building that was demolished. The operation consists of two areas that will be used for asphalt/concrete crushing and one area to be used for composting. The project consists of these operation aspects, incorporates two ten foot berms with landscaping to help provide a buffer, and includes a temporary scale • house, an area for vehicle tracking control, a drainage holding basin and two security gates. The items to be considered included aesthetics, timeframe, including subjection to an annual review, safety and traffic concerns, the proposed trail system, location in the floodplain, location in the Levee Critical Zone, and other permits, including environmental. Mike Pursell of Damon Pursell Construction was available to answer questions of the citizens and/or the Commission. Brent indicated that a demonstration of the proposed site operations was held for the commission on Monday, May 9, 2005 between 4 -7pm. Mr. Pursell had a decibel meter available on site. He asked for comments first from those from the Commission who had attended the demonstration. David Hurt indicated that he had initially been concerned with air and noise pollution; however, he had few concerns after the demonstration. He indicated the water sprayer used eliminated his concern about dust and that the decimal gauge basically showed no reading, or one that could not be differentiated from normal 4:30- 5:OOpm traffic. He stated that the trains operated at a higher decibel. The berms should provide additional buffer for the noise. Ray Uhl questioned the wear & tear on the road system. Mr. Pursell believes this is not a big concern since the highway is concrete rather than asphalt. Al Bowman questioned the use of a temporary scale house and whether or not the Commission would have to require it to be permanent in order to adhere to code. Brent and Fred indicated that since the site was located in a flood plan, the scale house would need to remain portable, and would be treated in much the same manner as a construction type trailer. Bernie Bruns asked whether this would strictly be a daytime operation. Mr. Pursell indicated it would. Aaron Locke questioned whether the Commission should limit truck traffic until after 8:30am each morning. Fred indicated that this information should be readily available and open to review by the City. Chairman Snyder asked if the public had any questions or comments. There being none, she asked the Commission for any additional questions or comments. She then asked for a motion. Aaron Locke made a motion to recommend approval of the "Special Use Permit" for a "Asphalt, Compost and Paving Operation" to be located at 6105 NW Riverpark Drive, with the following stipulations: • Applicant works with Platte County Parks and Recreation to facilitate the plans for the trail system. • Applicant agrees to erect and maintain the berm system. • Applicant limit traffic to 12 trucks per hour during peak times. • Applicant obtains the necessary "Floodplain Development Permit" and any other permits required for this type of operation. • Applicant limit operations to daytime hours, neither past 5:30pm nor before 7:OOam, with limited Weekend hours on Saturdays only. Ray Uhl seconded the motion, all voted aye and the motion carried. The public hearing closed at 8:01 p.m. Chairman Barbara Snyder thanked Mr. Pursell for his presence, his patience as they addressed this issue and for his time and efforts in providing a demonstration. General Discussion Brent asked that the Commission allow for a change in the order of pre- sentation from the agenda. He turned the focus of the meeting over to the Rose Valley Office Development. Strait Builders would be bringing a request for a building permit before the commission in the near future and he wanted to take the opportunity while they were present on another matter to make a brief presentation of the concept to the Commission and solicit comments. 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. Brent Miles explained that Strait Builders was planning on building an office development off Karen Street and NW Vivion. .Jim Jrolf of Strait Builders presented three plans for development at the site. The concept is for a 2400 square foot, 40 by 60 foot, all masonry building to house the general offices of Strait Builders. Brent pointed out that in the master planning process, the area in question was originally conceived as a retail location. The commission had several questions about the planned development particularly in relation to Pat Casey's building, the NW Vivion Road improvement project and Karen Street. Brent indicated that as final plans were developed, Strait Builder's would be bringing the proposal before the Commission, perhaps as early as the next meeting, and he wanted to take the opportunity to make this presentation to answer any preliminary questions or concerns. Building Permit Applicant, Strait Builders, is applying for a building permit to erect a Strait Builders single family dwelling at 5133 NW Gower Court, Lot 43 of Brenner's 5133 NW Gower Court Ridge. Applicant proposes to erect a 2,310 square foot house with 1,816 square feet at grade level, properly positioned with required setbacks and yard. The project will include site improvements and amenities, such as sidewallc, temporary gravel driveway for site access, etc. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. Evelyn Poe made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Harold Snoderly seconded, all voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant, Mad Mike's Fireworks, is applying for a building permit to Mad Mike's Fireworks remodel the commercial one story masonry building at 2970 NW Platte 2970 NW Platte Road Road into a retail fireworks store. The project received approval from the Board of Aldermen for a change of use permit. The proposal entails clearing non - structural interior walls for full use for retail sales of 1.4G (Class -C) fireworks. There will be no storage except that used in display shelving. The project will include site improvements and • amenities to include required 18 paved parking spaces, one of which will be Handicap Accessible parking, aisles and restrooms. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. David Hurt made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, seconded by Bernie Bruns. All voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant, Aristocrat Homes, Inc. is applying for a building permit to Aristocrat Homes, Inc. construct a single family dwelling at 5133 NW Belton Court, Lot 50 of 5133 NW Belton Court Brenner's Ridge. The plans and specifications are for a building 2,252 square foot house with 1,401 square feet at grade level, properly positioned with required setbacks and yards. The project will include site improvements and amenities, such as sidewalk, temporary gravel driveway for site access, etc. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. Ray Uhl asked what the minimum grade level square footage was. Fred indicated that the minimum was 1,000 square feet. Ray Uhl made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, seconded by Aaron Locke. All voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Applicant, Martha Bellis, is wishing to obtain a building permit to erect Martha Bellis, Owner /Occupant a 42" chain link fence around a portion of the back yard at 514 NW 514 NW Cherokee Drive Cherokee Drive, Lot 17 of Indian Hills Subdivision. The location of the fence is in compliance with City of Riverside zoning regulations and exempt from construction inspection standards of the 2003 IRC. Fred Russell deemed the plans & specifications to be in full compliance with all applicable regulations, and recommended approval. Al Bowman made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, seconded by Bemie Bruns. All voted aye and the motion carried. Building Permit Fred Russell indicated that this application for a building permit has Arthur W. Homer been withdrawn by the applicant. Further review indicated that the 5000 NW Hillside Drive planned storage building was not in compliance with applicable regulations. General Discussion Returning to general discussion items, Brent Miles informed the commission that the City of Riverside had hired a new staff member that would be working in the Community Development/Codes area. New staff was a one -year internship. Evelyn Poe indicated that the new tenant where the old John's Cigarettes had been had added windows to the door at the entryway to the business. She indicated that previously the owner of John's Cigarettes had sought to make this change and staff had informed him that it was not allowed. She questioned why the new tenant was allowed to make these same changes and pointed out that these types of inconsistencies created problems with the City and its citizens. Fred Russell and Brent Miles both indicated that they were unaware of the original request or the circumstances surrounding same, however, Fred assured Evelyn Poe that these types of non - structural changes were allowed by the regulations and should have been allowable in the earlier instance also. Adjournment Aaron Locke moved to adjourn the meeting, David Hurt seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Chairman Snyder called the meeting to an end at 9:01 pm. 1!•_•u it / Acting Sec ':