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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-13 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONINING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI February 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. Vice Chairman Houston called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. The following members answered roll call Mayor Betty Burch, Jim Burch, Alderman George Flaws, Karen Gordy, Vice Chairman Cy Houston, Shawn Lee, Gale Perkins, Fire Commander Mike Shelton, Jim Smith and Ray Uhl. Absent were: Aaron Locke and Chairman Barbara Snyder. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn and City Consultant Mike Duffy. Approval of Minutes — Mr. Lee moved that the minutes of January 23, 2003 meeting be January 23, 2003 approved as printed. Ms. Gordy seconded. The motion carried. Vice Chairman Houston, Fire Commander Shelton and Alderman Flaws abstained due to absence. Public Hearing — Proposed Mr. Duffy explained that the current CPO sign requirements did not take Amendment to City Code into consideration businesses that were open past normal business hours. Section 410.88 CPO District This amendment would allow businesses with commercial use to follow Signage the CPO regulations or the regulations of Section 430 with a Special Use permit. Requiring the Special Use permit would still ensure the Commission would be able to monitor the uses. Vice Chairman Houston opened the Public Hearing for consideration of an amendment to City Code Section 410.88 regarding Signage in the CPO District. There were no comments from the public. Public Hearing — Closed The Public Hearing was closed. Motion to Recommend Mr. Burch moved that the amendment be recommended for approval to the Approval Board of Aldermen. Alderman Flaws seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing — Special Use Mr. Duffy explained that the building permit had been approved Permit, Filger Car Wash, 2806 previously. The application was for a pole sign in front of the Filger Car NW Vivion Road Wash. The sign would be 6' x 8' on an 8' or 9' pole covered by poly vinyl. The sign would say "Car Wash" in large letters, with additional information below it. Vice Chairman Houston opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments from the public. Public Hearing Closed The Public Hearing was closed. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 13, 2003 Page 2 Commission Discussion Ms. Gordy asked if we really wanted to have many huge signs on our new roadways. She suggested we consider more monument type signs. She is concerned that our streets could become Vegas -like in appearance. Alderman Flaws stated that this was a commercial area. Mr. Duffy stated that signs were looked at in surrounding areas. He also stated that there is a limit of two of the same kind of signs on any street. Mr. Uhl said he thought the continuity of signs is good. Now is the appropriate time to consider how the street will ultimately look. Mr. Lee asked if we wanted people to see signs or architecture? Mayor Burch said she thought the architecture. Ms. Perkins said she felt businesses are coming to the City, but if they are not allowed to entice business, they will stop. Mr. Duffy said the size of the signs, the length of the building and property all should be taken into account when considering a sign. Monument signs work well when a person knows their destination. Putting signs at a place easy for people to see is safer. He stated that is 5' to 20' above road level. Ms. Perkins moved the Sign Permit Application be recommended for approval to the Board of Aldermen. Alderman Flaws seconded. The vote was: Mayor Burch, Chairman Houston, Alderman Flaws, Ms. Perkins, and Commander Shelton in favor. Ms. Gordy, Mr. Lee, Mr. Smith and Mr. Uhl opposed. Mr. Burch abstained due to potential conflict. The motion carried. Building Permit — Tenant Matt Brown, Manager of Riverside Development Corp., 2499 Northwest Finish, Riverside Tullison Road appeared before the Commission to request a tenant finish. Development Corp. The existing tenant now occupies 4,000 square feet of the 57,00 feet property. They are expanding an additional 4,000 — 6,000 feet to add more offices and conference room. Parking requirements are met. ADA requirements have also been met. Mr. Lee moved that the building permit be recommended for approval to Motion to Recommend the Board of Aldermen. Mr. Uhl seconded. The motion carried Approval unanimously. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 13, 2003 Page 3 Building Permit — Red X, Larry Shiner and Robert Andrews appeared before the Commission New Car Wash, Receiving representing Riverside Red X, 2401 West Platte Road to request a building Dock and Fuel Islands permit. Mr. Shiner explained that the plan began when he was at an association meeting. Most of the displays were for one -stop shopping for grocery stores. In order to be competitive, it was determined that Riverside Red X needed to do some cross - marketing. Mr. Duffy said the property is zoned Commercial C -1, which does allow for gas and car wash. There will be adequate parking. The recommendation of Staff is that curbing on the west side of Platte be delayed until City improvements are made. The lighting meets standards. The applicant is adding 38 lights. The sign will need a separate permit to be considered later. The outdoor storage will require a special use permit. The applicant will need a Land Disturbance Permit from National Resources. Mayor Burch asked if they were above the 100 -year flood plain. They are not. It was noticed that application stated that the project is not in a flood plain, but it is. A question was asked about whether the fuel tanks would be restrained in case of a flood, the applicant said they would be. He also said they have locking flood caps /vent caps. Mr. Lee asked if an 18- wheeler would be able to make the right turn. Alderman Flaws asked about the freezer. The concrete base is on the permit. Concern was raised about the electrical switch for the car wash and the flood plain. Mr. Lee asked if a Phase I ESA has been done on the site. He also asked if a geotechnical survey had been done. It has not. He asked if there is confidence that the soil can support the canopy. Mr. Andrews said they used a conservative foundation design based on the plan and the river. A question was asked about the old tanks. They were removed, and are believed to have been above ground. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 13, 2003 Page 4 Mr. Burch stated that a third -party inspection and geotechnical tests would be helpful, discussion is not necessary since a Flood Hazard permit is needed. Mr. Shiner stated his disappointment. He said he had worked with the City and made all the changes recommended. He wanted to state his disappointment formally on the apparent postponement of consideration. Mr. Andrews said he has been in business for 34 years. All the building codes meet IBC. He does not think it is right to unilaterally require additional inspections. Vice Chairman Houston stated while the City has been remiss, the owner's engineer has to take responsibility to have known the property was in a flood zone, and to have communicated this to the owner. Motion to Table Mr. Lee moved that consideration of this permit be tabled. Ms. Gordy seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment Mr. Lee moved that the meeting adjourn. Alderman Flaws seconded. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Gale Perkins, Acting Secretary