Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-22 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI JULY 22, 2004 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. Acting Chairman Shawn Lee called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Following members were present: Al Bowman, Karen Gordy, Shawn Lee, Aaron Locke, Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, Ray Uhl and new member Harold Snodderly. Mayor Betty Burch, Jim Burch, Jim Smith and Chairman Barbara Snyder were absent. Also present was Brent Miles, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Riverside. Minutes Approved After amendment of the minutes to record the presence of Brent Miles, For July 8, 2004 Toni Looker made a motion to approve the minutes of July 8, 2004, seconded by Ray Uhl. All voted aye, accept Shawn Lee and Aaron Locke, who abstained, and the motion carried. Public Hearing Tabled Brent Miles explained that the Public Hearing to consider amending a revised grading plan for the Gatewoods Subdivision and to revise Ordinance 2004 -09 needed to be postponed until 8/12/04 in order to allow for comments by Shafer, Kline and Warren. Aaron Locke made a motion to table the Public Hearing on the revised grading plan and revised Ordinance 2004 -09, Evelyn Poe seconded. All voted aye and the motion carried. Due to this item being postponed, consideration of the request for a grading permit for T.E. Woods Construction also needed to be postponed. Toni Looker made a motion to table the request for a grading permit, seconded by Aaron Locke. All voted aye and the motion carried. Staff Report, Brent Miles Brent Miles, Community Development Coordinator for the City, gave Building Permit for garage his staff analysis report regarding a building permit for a garage addition addition at 4700 NW Petronella Lane. Applicant Irene Paulhe, owner of the property, was present. Brent Miles explained that the applicant wishes to obtain a building permit to erect a new attached garage approximately fifty (50) by twenty -three (23) feet. The garage meets all Riverside Municipal Codes regarding setbacks and building construction. Applicant has submitted detailed building plans. Staff recommends approval. Ray Uhl questioned the applicant regarding the disposition of the existing detached garage. Applicant indicated that it would remain on the property. Evelyn Poe asked for clarification of the second door on the back northeast side of the property. Applicant indicated it would be used for ease in removal and storage of lawn and garden type equipment. There being no further questions, Al Bowman made a motion to approve the building permit, Karen Gordy seconded. All voted aye and the motion passed. Staff Report, Brent Miles Brent Miles explained that Becky Denault for Pro Logis had been Change of Use Permits detained while traveling and would be unable to present and that he Pro Logis would represent applicants on the permits. Change of Use Permit First, The Ross Group is wishing to obtain a change of use permit. 406 NW Bus. Park Ln Applicant is a Building Construction - General Contracting Service, which is a permitted use in the I -1 District. Staff recommends approval. Al Bowman pointed out that outside storage would not be permitted. Karen Gordy made a motion to approve the change of use permit, Toni Looker seconded. All voted aye and the motion passed. Change of Use Permit Second, U. S. Installation is wishing to obtain a change of use permit. 601 NW Bus. Park Ln U.S. Installation is a Carpet Service, which is a permitted use in the I -1 District Brent Miles pointed out that this is not a retail sales operation that would need to adhere to certain ADA requirements. On this basis, staff recommends approval. Ray Uhl made a motion to approve the change of use permit, Karen Gordy seconded. All voted aye and the motion passed. Change of Use Permit Third, Olsson Associates is wishing to obtain a change of use permit. 616 NW Bus. Park Ln Olsson Associates is an Engineering, Planning and Architectural Service, which is a permitted use in the I -1 District. Brent Miles pointed out that this applicant is the City of North Kansas City's City Engineer. Staff recommends approval. Aaron Locke made a motion to approve the change of use permit, Al Bowman seconded. All voted aye and the motion passed. Change of Use Permit Fourth, Gambro Healthcare is wishing to obtain a change of use 616 NW Bus. Park Ln permit. Gambro is a Medical Laboratory Service, which is a permitted use in the I -1 District. Staff recommends approval. Aaron Locke questioned whether there was adequate parking at Pro Logis. Brent Miles indicated that the city has monitored this and that they are running at 60 to 75% of capacity. Toni Looker made a motion to approve the change of use permit, Karen Gordy seconded. All voted aye and the motion passed. General Discussion Brent Miles indicated that a letter had been sent to all members, providing new member Harold Snodderly with a copy at the meeting, clarifying the review of sign permits. In future, sign permits would be done as an administrative function at Staff's discretion. Brent indicated that he would still like to present a draft of proposed new sign code to the members for their input. Evelyn Poe questioned whether the proper name was the Planning and Zoning Commission or whether it was just the Planning Commission, as it is cited as both in various places throughout the code. Toni Looker pointed out that the City had paid for someone to review the City's codes four or five years ago and suggested that perhaps this should be done as a matter of course every four or five years in order to eliminate inconsistencies and insure compliance. Evelyn Poe pointed out that Planning and Zoning Commission objectives and duties was not clearly outlined in the code and that what represented a quorum was not even defined. Discussion turned to whether or not "non- resident" members should be allowed to vote. Toni Looker expressed the opinion that further as a member of the Board of Alderman, it was questionable whether she should be counted when determining a quorum, as well as whether she should be allowed a vote. There was much discussion about the City's current website, its accuracy, effectiveness and the timeliness of the information. All agreed that a good website was essential and could represent the City of Riverside "worldwide ". Adjournment Toni Looker moved to adjourn the meeting, Aaron Locke seconded and the motion passed. Acting Chairman Shawn Lee called the meeting to an end at 8:07pm. Lat ♦ . Acting Se *t.-