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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-13 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI JANUARY 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. Chairman Barbara Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m. The following members were present: Al Bowman, David Hurt, Shawn Lee, Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, Harold Snoderly, Barbara Snyder and Ray Uhl. Mayor Betty Burch, Aaron Locke, and Karen Gordy were absent. Also present was Brent Miles, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Riverside and Fred Russell, Codes Enforcement Officer for the City of Riverside. Minutes Approved Shawn Lee made a motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 2004 and December 2, 2004, seconded by Al Bowman. All voted aye and the motion carried. Public Hearing Opened Chairman Snyder opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. to consider Amendment of Riverside amendment of Riverside Municipal Code Section 440.110 pertaining Municipal Code Section 440.110 to "Hotels in the Vicinity of a Commercial Vessel." Brent Miles "Hotels in the Vicinity of a explained the definition of "Vicinity" in accordance with the code Commercial Vessel" and illustrated on a zoning map the area under consideration. He indicated that there were five landowners within the area including the Argosy Casino, the Super 8 Motel and the AS &W Building. Currently the code refers to Section 410.070 that regulates heights within the "I -2" zoning district and limits buildings and structures to a height not to exceed sixty- (60) -feet, or five stories. Staff is recommending that the height and area regulations be revised to state "The height and area regulations shall be set forth by an approved development plan." Additionally, the performance standards are set forth in this Code Section referring to Section 410.130 regulating the "Performance Standards in any "I" district. Staff is recommending that the performance standard regulations be revised to state "The performance regulation shall be set forth by an approved development plan." Brent stated that the five -story height limit was not unique and that design plans should accommodate for emergencies, such as fire. He believes that the revision will allow for the Commission and Board to review proposed development on a plan -by -plan basis. Brent explained that staff had followed publication procedures on amending Municipal Code, that since a special use permit would be required, there would be adequate controls necessary to review a development plan proposing a hotel be built in the area, and that the revisions to the code proposed will benefit the City and will not jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of the community. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Snyder explained to the public that they would first hear comments from the public and then close the hearing for deliberation and questions by the Commission. She asked for any comments from the public. A representative from the Super 8 Motel, the only hotel currently in the area affected, expressed concern over the fact that this code change and other items on the Public Hearing agenda would allow another Hotel to be developed in an already congested area. He cited the train tracks and guest complaints about congestion. Additionally, he questioned whether the economy in the Kansas City area could support another hotel. Brent Miles explained that the City was working on a plan for a new interchange, that this interchange would provide a new avenue into the affected area avoiding the train tracks and that the interchange off 1 -635 would drop traffic into the proposed parking garage for the Argosy Casino. Barbara Snyder questioned what the timetable was for a new interchange. Brent indicated that the timetable would depend upon financing, however, that in a perfect world, once the financial and planning stages were in place, an interchange off the interstate would take approximately twelve to eighteen months to complete. Chairman Snyder asked if there were any other comments from the public. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:58 PM. The matter was then open for discussion by the Commission. Evelyn Poe pointed out that the remedy for the congestion in the area only works once you have the interchange and she questioned the cost of such a project. She then asked the Super 8 Motel representative whether his motel was five stories. He indicated that the Super 8 was only two stories. Shawn Lee turned the discussion to the need for adequate fire protection, pointing out that the City currently has a 75- foot ladder truck that is the equivalent of approximately six stories. Fred Russell indicated that after a certain level, you are not fighting a fire from the outside, but rather are depending upon design features built into the structure such as additional compartmentalization, exiting, the built in extinguishing systems, fire walls and the like. He indicated that the proposed new Argosy Casino Hotel building was recommendable. Chairman Snyder pointed out that the Commission needed to stick to the first agenda item regarding the change to the municipal code before opening discussion to the second item. Toni Looker indicated she would like to know on what date the Board of Aldermen for the City had decided on the five (5) story limit. Brent Miles indicated that the last time any section of the code had been amended was November of 1998. He was unsure as to the nature of the change at that time. Chairman Snyder asked if there was further discussion or comments. There being none, she asked for the Commission to make a motion. Shawn Lee made a motion to recommend approval of the Riverside Municipal Code Section 440.110 and Harold Snoderly seconded. All voted aye and the motion passed. Public Hearing Brent Miles stated that Argosy Casino had requested a Special Use Special Use Permit for Permit for a Hotel to be erected in the "vicinity of a commercial "Hotels in the Vicinity of vessel ". The Hotel project is located to the northeast of the current a Commercial Vessel gaming facility. The Hotel will generally be located where the existing parking garage is located. The parking garage will be demolished and a new parking structure will be constructed to the west of the existing gaming facility. A building permit for this structure has already been approved. The Hotel has nine (9) stories and is one hundred four (104) feet tall. The project is located in the Levee Critical Zone. Staff recommends approval, however, it must be contingent upon Corp of Engineer recommendations regarding development within the Levee Critical Zone. Chairman Snyder opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 PM. There being no comments from the public, the hearing was closed at 8:23 PM. Chairman Snyder stated that the Commission would be considering together Argosy's requests for a Special Use Permit, Development Plan and Building Permit, although each would have a separate motion. Bill Browning of PGA Architects was available to answer questions of the Commission. Tom Watson of Kaw Valley was ill and could not attend. The commission questioned the layout of the hotel and the facade on the front of the building. Mr. Browning indicated that these were indeed suites, with some spa and shop areas also. Chairman Snyder asked for a motion on the Special Use Permit. Toni Looker made a motion to recommend approval, Shawn Lee seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Development and Site The proposed development is within the "GP -I" zoning district. Plan, Argosy Casino, Riverside Municipal Code Section 410.087 sets forth the regulations 777 Argosy Parkway pertaining to this development. The purpose and intent of the "GP" zoning district is when substantial improvements are proposed for a piece of property a general development and land use plan shall guide these improvements. The development plan presented to the City will become the new "GP" plan for the Argosy Casino site due to the amount of improvements proposed to be made. Several improvements are illustrated, including a new parking garage (already approved), the demolition of the existing parking garage, the construction of the new hotel (currently under consideration), the "Northeast Parking Lot" and the expansion of the "North Parking Lot ". While the plan illustrates these improvements, it will still be necessary for the applicant to obtain the necessary permits and approvals before any construction can begin. Shawn Lee questioned whether plans were available for the commission to study. Brent Miles handed out the plans. Evelyn Poe asked whether there were special foundation requirements for a nine- story building within the levee district. Mr. Browning indicated there were and that eighty-foot piers were required. Shawn Lee asked where fire hydrants were to be located on the plans. Shawn questioned whether the water supply would be a looped system or not and what the size would be, i.e., the number of gallons of water that would be delivered per minute. His concern is whether the lines proposed could sustain the flow necessary to fight a fire at the project site, whether at the hotel, the casino or both. He also questioned whether the interior standpipe system would be competing for water from the same source. Mr. Browning apologized for not having the information to address these concerns readily available. However, he and Brent both assured the Commission that George Butler & Associates, who conducted the plan review, would have raised these questions. Harold Snoderly pointed out that the insurance company insuring the Argosy Casino would most assuredly keep these things in mind and insist upon adequate measures. Fred Russell indicated that flow rates and other information would be made available and Brent suggested that the Commission recommend approval with an additional caveat regarding an approved suppression system. Chairman Snyder asked for further questions or comments and requested that a motion be made. Al Bowman made a motion to recommend approval of the development and site plan subject to required Corp of Engineer approval and information regarding an approved suppression system, Ray Uhl seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Building Permit Brent Miles explained that the staff was recommending issuance of a Argosy Casino Building Permit although he explained that this would not be going to 777 Argosy Parkway the Board of Aldermen next Tuesday, pending final comments from George Butler and Associates. Chairman Snyder asked if there were any questions and then asked for a motion from the Commission. Tony Looker made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, subject to required Corp of Engineer approval and final comments from George Butler and Associates, Evelyn Poe seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. At this time, 8:45 PM, Chapman Snyder turned the meeting over to Shawn Lee as she had another matter to attend to. Brent Miles asked if the order of the agenda might be changed and proposed that the Commission look at the Building Permits for Aristocrat Homes. Building Permit Applicant, Aristocrat Homes, wishes to obtain a building permit in Aristocrat Homes order to erect a single- family home on Lot 48 of `Brenner's Ridge 5122 NW Gower Ct. Subdivision ". The proposed home is approximately one thousand seven hundred forty-six (1,746) square feet. The builder has submitted a stamped staked plot plan that is in compliance with all codes of the City of Riverside. Staff recommends approval but stresses that erosion control must be kept in place until building is complete, an approved set of plans must be on site for all inspections, and any changes to the plans must be approved. Staff notes that the square footage is over code by approx. two hundred square feet, but this is the smallest home built in the subdivision to date. Toni Looker requested that in future all such requests be accompanied by a floor plan. Acting Chairman Lee asked for further comments or questions and requested a motion. Ray Uhl made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Building Permit Applicant, Aristocrat Homes, wishes to obtain a building permit in Aristocrat Homes order to erect a single- family home on Lot 44 of'Brenner's Ridge 5123 NW Gower Ct. Subdivision." The proposed home is approximately two thousand seventy-eight (2,078) square feet. The Builder has submitted a stamped staked plot plan that is in compliance with all codes of the City of Riverside. Staff recommends approval noting the same conditions as above. Acting Chairman Lee asked for further comments or questions and requested a motion. Ray Uhl made a motion to recommend approval of the building permit, Al Bowman seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Change of Use Permit The applicant, Missouri Gaming Company, is wishing to obtain a Pro Logis for Missouri Change of Use permit. Missouri Gaming is the facility in which Gaming Company training occurs for the Argosy Casino. Missouri Gaming Company would be considered an "Educational Service ", which is a permitted use in the "1-1" District. Staff recommends approval. Acting Chairman Lee asked for comments or questions. There being none, he asked for a motion. Evelyn Poe made a motion to recommend approval of the Change of Use permit, Harold Snoderly seconded, all voted aye and the motion passed. Change of Use Permit Brent Miles explained that staff had been unable to reach applicant and Northcut Printing requested that the Commission table this item until the next regularly 4124 NW Riverside St. scheduled meeting. Toni Looker made a motion to table this change of use permit and Al Bowman seconded. All voted aye and the motion to table carried. General Discussion Brent Miles discussed briefly with the commission the recent 2004 Planning Commission Report he had mailed to the members. Brent reported that he hopes that the report was informative and that this becomes an annual ritual for the Commission. When comparing 2003 to 2004, the Commission has done many more things. Brent said that he knows that 2005 will only be better for the Commission. Brent indicated that staff will be presenting more changes for the year head in the next few months. Evelyn Poe thanked Brent for his report and all his efforts on behalf of the Commission. Brent and Fred then discussed the upcoming Code changes regarding the ICC package presented to the various Boards and Commissions. Fred asked that if the Commission had any comments or questions, to please feel free to contact him. Brent commented that with theses new codes and with Fred's experience, not only will the City be better off in terms of construction, but it should have a positive impact upon the City's ISO rating. Adjournment Evelyn Poe moved to adjoum the meeting, Ray Uhl seconded and the motion passed. Acting Chairman Shawn Lee called the meeting to an end at 9:08 pm. Acting S :0 4