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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-24 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes P.2 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI June 24, 2004 The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board of Aldermen's Chamber at City Hall, 2950 Northwest Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri. Barbara Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members answered roll call: Shawn Lee, Toni Looker, Barbara Snyder, Ray Uhl, Karen Gordy, Evelyn Poe and Al Bowman. Mayor Betty Burch, Aaron Lock, Jim Burch, and Jim Smith were absent. Approval of Minutes- Shawn Lee moved for approval June 10, 2004 of the minutes of June 10, 2004. Toni Looker seconded and the motion carried. City of Riverside- Barbara Snyder instructed the Adopting portions of the audience on general Riverside Master Plan procedures for a public PC04 - hearing. Brent Miles Public Hearing presented the Introduction and Town Center portions of the Riverside Master Plan being considered for adoption. He stressed that while this is a comprehensive policy guide, it is also a "living document" open to change. Staff has met all code requirements for public notification. Barbara Snyder opened the hearing for public comments at 8:48 p.m. Phyllis Reece, of 4551 N.W. High Drive, Riverside asked Brent Miles if it was true that not all committee members designing the plan were residents of Riverside. Brent Miles replied that yes, the Master Plan Committee, which included the Mayor and elected officials, the Minutes 062404 Page 1 of 5 P.3 Planning Commission, the Chamber of Commerce Director, a non - resident, residents and business owners, the Committee also invited Tim Rice, a non - resident, to join them because of his exceptional financial background and experience. Mr. Larry Shiner, manager of the Red X business in Riverside took the stand and stated that he attended a "Partnering with Riverside" workshop. He believed that increased communication between residents, businesses, the Planning Commission, the Board of Aldermen, and the Chamber of Commerce was needed and - recommended publication of a free bi- weekly newsletter for all. Mr. Shiner said that, "businesses will come to Riverside if they feel welcomed ". Brent miles shared current demographics and said that we do not have a "City" newspaper. Shawn Lee asked Mr. Shiner to consider e-mail. Mr. Shiner said that would only work for business and restated that good communication is a necessity and, after all, how expensive is it to send a 2- page newsletter to everyone? Brent Miles added that Riverside has a website, but it is rarely used by local citizens and good internet connections are not available everywhere. With no further comments, Barbara Snyder closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. Shawn Lee was concerned that "uses" for "Cl" zoning be tight enough to prevent undesirable elements such as "adult" Minutes 062404 Page 2 of 5 p.4 stores. Brent Miles said strict codes were already in effect. He assured Toni Looker that information packets are available to the public and said the sixth portion of the plan is devoted to demographics. Shawn Lee suggested setting up a booth for citizen input at the National Night Out celebration on August 3 Evelyn Poe moved to adopt the Introduction and Town Center portions of the Riverside Master Plan and was seconded by Shawn Lee. Toni Looker cast the only dissenting vote and the motion passed. Ryan Richardson- The applicant, Ryan 5010 N.W. Strathbury - Richardson, was present PC04 -48 requesting a building permit Building Permit to build a garden shed. Brent Miles gave a staff report saying that all City code requirements were met. Mr. Richardson told Ray Uhl that the shed would be beige and the house is blue -gray. Shawn Lee moved to approve the building permit with the stipulation that three (3) anchor bolts be used per side and Toni Looker seconded it. The motion carried. City of Riverside - Brent Miles, representing the Amending Riverside Municipal City of Riverside, gave a Code Section 410.087: "GP" Staff Analysis Report. He General Planned Development stated that amendment District, to allow structures procedures were followed and greater than three (3) Staff recommended its stories in height - PC04 -43 approval to give the Planning Public Hearing & Zoning Commission and the Board of Aldermen control over structure height, while still keeping public health Minutes 062909 Page 3 of 5 p.5 and safety in mind when reviewing proposed developments. Ray Uhl pointed out a typographical error in the analysis: Staff's comment, "that if a development would occur higher than five (5) stories of sixty (60) feet, rezoning the development to a "PD" Planned District would allow for designation of height to be reviewed by staff, the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Board of Aldermen." Sixty (60) feet should be changed to seventy -five (75) feet. Brent Miles told Evelyn Poe that a PD can be residential or commercial and explained to Toni Looker that the wording, "critical zone" is a Core of Engineering definition and "critical area" is a City definition as related to flood issues. Shawn Lee moved to approve the permit, Ray Uhl seconded, and it passed unanimously. Argosy Casino - Tom Watson, Kaw Valley 777 Argosy Parkway - PC04 -30 Engineering, represented Argosy North Parking Lot Argosy Casino. Brent Miles Site Plan gave a staff analysis report describing zoning, parking and circulation, landscaping, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control. Toni Looker asked if truncated domes would be included with ramps for ADA accessibility and Brent Miles said that staff would recommend it. Shawn Lee moved to approve the permit with ADA and staff recommendations. Al Bowman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes 061004 Page 4 of 5 p.6 Argosy Casino - Tom Watson was present, 777 Argosy Parkway - PC04 - representing Argosy Casino. Argosy North Parking Lot Brent Miles included this Building Permit staff analysis report with the Site Plan. Toni Looker moved to approve the permit and Shawn Lee seconded it. The motion passed. Kurt Eckard - Kurt Eckard was not present. 4720 N.W. Homestead - PC04 - Shawn Lee moved to table the Building Permit permit until the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Ray Uhl seconded it and it passed. General Discussion - Evelyn Poe thanked Brent Argosy Parking Garage Miles for making this project understandable and Brent Miles thanked the staff and Mike Duffy for their help. Barbara Snyder thanked Kenny from Kenny's Tire and Auto for his interest and attendance. Brent Miles said that during the July 6th Board of Aldermen meeting, the Argosy Casino will be wanting to build a 5 -tier parking garage with construction to begin in early August. Shawn Lee moved to adjourn the meeting, Toni Looker seconded it, and the motion passed. Barbara Snyder called the meeting to end at 9:00 p.m. 4t /21,-* Acting Secretary Minutes 061004 Page 5 of 5