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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-13 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONINING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI November 13, 2003 The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board of Aldermen Room at City Hall, 2950 Northwest Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri. Chairman Snyder continued the meeting 7:30 p.m. after Commission training session. The following members answered roll call Al Bowman, Karen Gordy, Vice - Chairman Cy Houston, Shawn Lee, Alderman Toni Looker, Evelyn Poe, Fire Commander Mike Shelton, Chairman Barbara Snyder and Ray Uhl. Jim Burch entered after roll call. Absent were: Mayor Betty Burch, Aaron Locke and Jim Smith. Also present was Community Development Coordinator Brent Miles and City Consultant Mike Duffy. Approval of Minutes — Mr. Lee moved that the minutes of October 23, 2003 meeting be October 23, 2003 approved as printed. Alderman Looker seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Fire Commander Shelton, Vice - Chairman Houston and Ms. Gordy abstained due to absence. Building Permit — Winston A request for a Building Permit from Winston Peeler, 4600 NW Pawnee Peeler, 4600 NW Pawnee Drive was the first business of the Commission. Mr. Peeler would like to Drive add a covering on the east side of his home for his recreational vehicle. Mr. Miles stated that the plan meets all Code requirements. The applicant had no comments. The covering will be rolled roofing installed by a professional to match the house color. Hurricane clips are not part of IBC 2000, so it is not required. This permit was requested five years ago, but the work was never done. There will be four pillars down the driveway. Motion to Recommend Ms. Poe moved that the permit be recommended for approval to the Board Approval of Aldermen. Ms. Gordy seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Building Permit — Bill A request for a Building Permit from Bill Hanshaw, 4415 NW Indian Hanshaw, 4415 NW Indian Lane, was the next item of business for the Commission. Lane Mr. Miles stated that the sunroom would be an addition to the back of the house. It meets all the requirements of the Code. The applicant had no comments. Motion to Recommend Alderman Looker moved that the motion be recommended for approval to Approval the Board of Aldermen. Vice Chairman Houston seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes November 13, 2003 Page 2 Building Permit — Gary Wahl, The next item of business before the Commission was a request for a 404 NW Woodland Building Permit to build a four -foot chain link fence at 404 NW Woodland. The applicant was not present. Motion to Table until Mr. Lee moved consideration of this item of business be tabled until the December 11, 2003 December 11, 2003, meeting. Mr. Uhl seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Change of Use Permit — The Commission considered the application of Pro Logis — 4319 West Becky DeNault, 4104 West Riverside for a Change of Use Permit. Pro Logis is a medical leasing Riverside service, which is a permitted use in the I -I District. Motion to Recommend Mr. Lee moved that the Change of Use Permit be recommended for Approval approval to the Board of Aldermen. Alderman Looker seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Sign Permit — All About Lance Hamilton of All About Shipping, 4319 NW Gateway, appeared Shipping, 4319 NW Gateway before the Commission to request a Sign Permit. The existing sign is 28 square feet. According to the Code, the amount allotted for the building is 399 square feet. Mr. Hamilton is requesting three additional signs, which total 96 square feet. Mr. Miles stated the staff recommends the front and south signs be approved. The north side should be used for other business, which abuts the property line. Mr. Hamilton stated that he would like the other signs because the front of building has a tree that will block the sign. He would like for the signs to be seen up and down the street. Mr. Lee stated he thought Star Point Coins (the other business) should have the right to two signs: north and front; and All About Shipping should have the right to two signs: south and front. Mr. Miles stated the signage allowance is as large as it is because the building is very narrow and long, but not very wide. The signs are not lighted. Mr. Hamilton responded that he would be willing to consider a sign package in the future. Motion to Recommend Mr. Lee moved that the sign permit be recommended for approval for the Approval front and south signs, but not the north sign. Mr. Bowman seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes November 13, 2003 Page 3 Gatewoods Discussion by Tom Woods of T. E. Woods Construction appeared before the Commission Tom Woods to do a courtesy presentation on Gatewoods. Also in attendance was Shawn Woods, son of Tom Lee, who runs the day -to -day operations; Nate Minnison, Sales Manager; and Matt Watkins, Associate. Mr. Lee excused himself from the discussion because of conflict of interest. Mr. Woods did an overview of his company. He offered the Commission a tour of existing subdivisions. The purpose of addressing the Commission is give an overview and to request consideration for approval of floor plans for lots so that each potential homeowner is not delayed by appearing before the Commission. Gatewoods has 20 lots that exist today, and 16 lots that are questionable. T. E. Woods has contracted with George Butler & Associates to do floodplain hydraulic calculations. The FEMA map is incorrect and the flood plain is not where the FEMA map shows. He explained the difference between a flood way (cannot ever build on) and a flood plain (which can be built upon). Estimates from the GBA shows the entire plat is above the flood plain and the flood way. There is a 120 -day review period for the review of the FEMA map. Mr. Woods proposed that they bring in five plans and get them approved and that they meet all Code requirements. They would then sell the lots based on any of the five plans. The plans will have four or five fronts for homeowner to choose. The outside will be brick and permanent siding. He estimates the houses will sell between $175,000 - $250,000. Commission Discussion Vice Chairman Houston asked for staff's opinion on Mr. Woods recommendation. Mr. Miles stated the staff would prefer not to have building permits go through the Planning & Zoning Commission. He stated he hoped the Commissions would have confidence in the staff. Chairman Snyder stated she would like Riverside to be more development friendly, while maintaining appropriate controls. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes November 13, 2003 Page 4 Mr. Duffy stated that the Standard Code, as well as ordinances, are vehicles to maintain the controls. He stated the Code could be changed for everyone or for just this project. The model plans can be approved by amending 2001 -83 or by removing 435.040.a,.d rcpla..u,g it with PD Codc. Mr. Burch stated that the Commission should not look at every building and sign permit. He feels it should start with the Board of Alderman, though a recommendation from the Commission may have influence. He stated the Commission should look at the planning portion and not the Codes enforcement portion, which should rest with the Codes Enforcement Officer. Alderman Looker stated the some of the aldermen would agree, but that the Board would not go forward without action from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Ms. Poe stated that it is hard to get anything done in the City. Vice Chairman Houston stated the Code is recognized as a unique city. The spirit of the Code is every building permit is unique. Mr. Houston favors treating subdivisions differently, but not all residential properties. He stated that carports and sheds should not come to the Commission. Adjournment Ms. Poe moved that the meeting adjourn. Commander Shelton seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8.50 p.m. n , Gale Perkins, Acting Secretary