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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
MARCH 14, 2002
The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the City Council
Chambers.
Chairman, Steve Warger called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members answered roll call: Mayor
Betty Burch, Jim Burch, Karen Gordy, Aaron Locke, Toni Looker, Mike Shelton, Barbara Snyder and Chairman, Steve
Warger. Absent were: Rosa Curttright, Alderman George Flaws, Cy Houston, Secretary Gale Perkins, Larry Reece,
and Jim Smith.
Also present was John Jackson, City Engineer
Approval of minutes Aaron Locke moved that we approve the minutes as written. Karen Gordy
for February 28, 2002 seconded the motion. Motion passed. Abstaining due to absence were Mayor Betty
Burch, Steve Warger and Barbara Snyder.
Public Hearing to Amend Mr. James Trimble presented the request to re -plat the Gateway planned district
Gatewoods Plan and Plat to from the original 73 to 56 lots. This change would accommodate Mr. Trimble's
plan to change the homes being built from patio homes to traditional single family
homes. The market at this time better supports the single family home concept. All
lots would exceed the square foot minimum, but some would be a little
short of the 80' frontage requirement. This would allow the developer to use the
utilities and streets that have already been put in. The plan has been reviewed by
the city engineer and a revised set of covenants has been drafted.
There were no further comments or questions from the Public. The Public Hearing
was closed.
The question was raised whether the same housing plans that were originally
planned would be used. Mr. Trimble said, "no ", that every home built would come
through the approval process on an individual basis.
Jim Burch voiced a concern about how far back a home might be built if the
frontage is narrow. He felt this might lead to inconsistent setbacks.
Toni Looker moved to recommend the approval to amend
Planned District, Gatewoods Planned District Subdivison plan and plat. It was
seconded by Jim Burch. The motion was amended to include a provision that City
Engineer, John Jackson review the revised plat before it is presented to the Board of
Aldermen.
The motion passed with Mayor Betty Burch casting an opposing vote.
Public Hearing to The public hearing was opened to consider a rezoning consider rezoning request for
consider rezoning Tract I, II and III of Cliff View Office Park presented by Michael Flowers on behalf
request from R -3 to C -1 of landowners James and Lucille Webb. The property, as presently zoned,
would allow for apartments. Using the "best use" criterion
for considering rezoning, the owners are asking for a change
to C -1 zoning which would allow commercial development only. The landowners
would like to restrict the use to office buildings, but presently there is no city
zoning structure that would accommodate such a request. Therefore, they are re-
questing the C -1 zoning.
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The request was opened for discussion. There was concern that a C -1 designation
would allow too broad a definition for what could be built at the site.
If the city were to adopt a "Planned Overlay District" this would allow for the city to
designate this as an "office building only" area. The Webb's were concerned it would
take too long to get such a plan approved.
It was moved and seconded that we table the rezoning request so we could look into
how quickly a "planned Overlay district" concept could be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Al Bowman addressed the committee with the request that his property, which
adjoins the Webb property, be rezoned if the Webb property is rezoned. City
Engineer, John Jackson said Mr. Bowman would need to apply for his own change of
zoning request.
There was no further discussion so the public hearing was closed.
General Discussion
Mayor Betty Burch announced that the levee bids will be opened March 19 and we
March 19 and we will know by April I if there is a successful bids.
Chairman Steve Warger asked if there was a comprehensive plan for the city. He
strongly urged that we consider having one developed. Mayor Betty Burch said at the
present time we are looking at the "highest and best use" for each location. She said
the city would take his suggestion under advisement.
Adjournment Mayor Betty Burch moved that the meeting be adjourned. Toni Looker seconded the
Motion. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ateceteci9jhe
Barbara Snyder
Secretary protem for Gale Perkins
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