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PLANNING AND ZONINING COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
April 25, 2002
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.
Mayor Betty Burch called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members answered roll call
Mayor Betty Burch, Jim Burch, Rosa Curttright, Alderman George Flaws, Karen Gordy, Cy Houston,
Aaron Locke, Gale Perkins, Vice Chairman Larry Reece, Fire Commander Mike Shelton, Jim Smith and
Barbara Snyder.
Also present were Codes Enforcement Officer Dwight Flowers, City Engineer John Jackson and City
Attorney Matt Kitzi.
Election of Chairman Mayor Burch stated that since Steve Warger is no longer on the
Commission, the Commission needed to elect a new Chairman. She
stated she had already spoken with Ms. Sndyer about the position.
Ms. Perkins nominated Ms. Snyder for the position of Chairman. Fire
Commander Shelton seconded. Ms. Snyder was elected unanimously.
The meeting was turned over to Chairman Snyder.
Resignation by Toni Looker The Secretary read a memo from Toni Looker resigning her position on
the Commission because of her election to the Board of Aldermen.
Approval of the Minutes of Vice Chairman Reece moved that the minutes of both the February 14,
February 14, 2002 and 2002 and the March 28, 2002 meetings be approved as printed. Mr.
March 28, 2002 Smith seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Consideration of Zoning The Commission reconsidered the application for rezoning that was not
Change Application from recommended for approval by the Board of Aldermen at the February
R -2 to C -I at South of 28, 2002 meeting, in light of a subsequent letter received from Michael
Riverchase, North of Route C. Duffy, AICP, of Shafer, Kline & Warren.
9 at East Riverside Limits
Mr. Burch said he was still concerned that an intended use was
unknown.
Mr. Michael Flowers, Aylett Survey Company, 201 Northwest 72'
Street, Gladstone, Missouri, addressed the Commission. He stated that
his client is still trying to decide how to market the property. The letter
recommends an overlay district. Mr. Duffy stated his client would like
to know what would be included in the overlay district. He stated he is
willing to be on and work with the Committee on the design of the
overlay district.
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City Engineer John Jackson stated he recommended approval to rezone
to C -1. He did not think it would be premature without an intended use
known if it was stated that it would be an office park in an overlay
district.
City Attorney Matt Kitzi stated that overlay would need to be in place.
Mr. Michael Flowers stated he was not sure how long his client would
be willing to wait. The client may choose to market the property as
apartments.
Mr. Houston asked if the seller would be able to put covenants on the
property. He could.
Mayor Burch stated that there is already a consultant under contract for
the design of the overlay district.
Motion to Table Mr. Locke moved discussion on this issue be tabled until May 23 so
Consideration until May 23, that overlay district consideration can be started. Mr. Houston
2002 seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
It was stated that consideration for the overlay district should be started
immediately.
Public Hearing — Textural Chairman Snyder opened the public hearing to consider a textural
Change to Appendix A of change to Appendix A of Title 4. There were no speakers for or against
Title 4 in the public.
Attorney Kitzi explained that this change would allow financial service
institutions in C -1 zoned areas. Currently, financial services are
allowed only in I -1 areas. It would also require financial services not
expressly listed elsewhere in the Code to apply for a special use permit.
Motion to Approve Vice Chairman Reece moved that the Commission recommend
approval of the Textural Change to Appendix A of Title 4 regarding
Financial Services. Mr. Burch seconded. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Building Permit — Mitchell The Commission considered a building permit application of Mitchell
and Betty Burch and Betty Burch, 4930 NW High Drive. The Burches would like to
4930 NW High Drive replace their deck with a sunroom.
Motion to Recommend Vice Chairman Reece moved the building permit be recommended.
Approval Alderman Flaws seconded. The motion carried. Mayor Burch
abstained due to conflict of interest.
General Discussion
Prospective Members Mayor Burch introduced Ray Uhl (Ward 1) and Shawn Lee (Ward 2) as
Introduced prospective Planning & Zoning Commission members.
Sending Minutes Ms. Perkins stated that if the members would give them her e-mail
Electronically address, she would e-mail drafts of the minutes to all members. City
Clerk Rusick had already put together a list, which was distributed.
Early Arrival to Meetings Chairman Snyder asked all members to come ten minutes early to
review any supplemental/additional information not included in the
packets before the meeting.
Adjournment Vice Chairman Reece moved the meeting adjourn. Mr. Burch
seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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Gale Perkins, Secretary