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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Thursday, August 14, 2025
6:30 p.m.
The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session at
Riverside City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Answering roll call were Mike Lombardo, Al
Bowman, Mike Soler, Matthew Christopher, Benjamin Becker, Jennifer Hanlon and Elise
Grosdidier. City Planner Sarah Wagner and Community Admin Assistant Rhonda Smith were
present. Alan Johnson from Alan Johnson Design also present. Members absent were Gale
Perkins, Richard Lanning, and Mayor Kathy Rose.
Approval of Minutes of
June 26, 2025.
Commissioner Bowman moved to approve the minutes of June 26,
2025, seconded by Commissioner Christopher. Motion passed 7-0.
Final Development Plan –
1000 NW Platte Valley
Drive
City Planner Sarah Wagner presented the staff report. She noted that
Block & Company recently purchase the lot east of Horizons Parkway
adjacent to their Platte Valley Drive property from the city. The final
development plan includes a 2130,000 square foot building similar to the
buildings already located on the property. Car parking will face 9
highway and significant landscaping will be installed on the trailer
parking side with no outdoor storage allowed.
Commissioner Bowman moved to approve the Final Development Plan
– 1000 NW Platte Valley Drive and recommend to the Board of
Alderman, seconded by Commissioner Christopher. Motion passed 7-0.
Adjourn
Commissioner Bowman moved to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Commissioner Christopher seconded and the meeting was adjourned 7-
0.
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Rhonda Smith
Community Development Admin
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City of Riverside
Staff Analysis Report
Case Number PC25-09, Amend Final Development
Plan 3950 NW Helana Road (Amazon)
General Information
Applicant: Amazon
Location: 3950 NW Helena Road
Application: Amended Final Development Plan
Zoning: PD- Planned Development
Existing Land Use: Warehouse/Distribution
Proposed Land Use: Warehouse/Distribution
Final Development Plan: Final Development Plan will be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and the Board of Aldermen for approval.
Site Area: 28.85 acres
Building Size: 110,976 square feet existing
4,994 square feet proposed
1,545 square feet proposed
Project Overview
The applicant is requesting an amendment to their existing Final Development Plan to add two
additional maintenance buildings. One is approximately 1,545 square feet and the other is
approximately 4,994 square feet.
Site Layout
• The site is currently is used as a warehouse and distributions center for Amazon.
• Adjacent uses:
o North: Warehouse (Formally Yan Feng)
o South: Warehouse (Riverside Logistics II)
o East: Warehouse (Riverside Logistics I)
o West: The Missouri River
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Parking
• The existing operations is very parking intensive, but no new parking will be added for
this project.
Building Design
• Both buildings will be constructed on steel framing with a white brick faced that will
complement the existing building.
Landscaping
• Landscaping for this project was in excess of the required 1 tree per 40 feet and installed
at 1 tree per 30 feet. The construction of these buildings does require the removal of a
few of the existing trees, but the applicant has provided a plan to replace those trees in
other areas of the property.
Outdoor Storage
• No outdoor storage proposed
Comprehensive Plan
The 2024 Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as part of the City’s established industrial
corridor. The Plan references KC Rising’s Seven Pillars of Prosperity as guiding principles for
development decisions. This request aligns with the Industry Pillar, which focuses on
positioning the region to attract, grow, and retain globally competitive businesses.
By supporting the addition of facilities that enhance operational efficiency and improve
employee working conditions, this amendment advances the City’s goal of fostering a resilient
and competitive industrial base. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s
vision for sustainable economic growth within Riverside’s industrial districts.
Recommendation
Staff find that the Final Development Plan meets the requirements of the Unified Development
Ordinance and supports the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval.
Attachments
• Final Development Plan: Site Plan
• Building materials
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EXISTING DLI3 BUILDING
EXISTING OVERHEAD
CANOPY FOR VAN LOADING
SEMITRAILER
PARKING
EXISTING ELECTRICAL ROOM
EXISTING DMARC ROOM
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PORTION OF GRASS
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QUEUING 6 X 10
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NEW TREES TO
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TREES LIKE IN KIND
Van Parking
Van parking 726
Change in van parking Yes
Change in van parking count (-22)
New van parking count 704
REI AVI &DSC Critical Quality Table
Van Loading
Launchpad parking 60
Change in launchpad layout No
Total loading spots count 60
Van Queuing
Queuing spots count 60
Change in queuing pad layout Yes - Consolidated to one que pad
Total queuing spots count 60
Current state que pad configuration 3 pads, 5 lanes, 4 rows at each pad
Proposed state que pad configuration 1 pad, 5 lanes, 12 row pad
NOTE:
PARKING COUNTS BASED ON FILE "1615409681-File4-DLI3-
Civil_Record_Set-Rev0-20210226.PDF" AS PROVIDED BY AMAZON.
Total Vehicle Spaces
Total facility existing parking 846
Change in total parking (-22)
New total facility parking 824
Current state launchpad configuration 3 pads, 5 lanes, 4 rows at each pad
Propsed state launchpad configuration 3 pads, 5 lanes, 4 rows at each pad
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VEHICLE BASED ON FILE "1617027898-File4-DLI3-Permit_Site_Plan-Rev2_
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Section 400.430 Additional Regulations for Residential Uses Allowed in the Residential and
Planned Development Districts.
Add Section G: Short-Term Rentals
Approval of short-term rentals shall meet the following requirements:
1. Approved spaces for short-term rentals may include:
a. Entire dwelling structures.
b. Individual bedrooms in the principal building on the property, sharing
common entrances, kitchen facilities, and living areas with the present/non-
present residents.
2. The rental unit may not be rented or offered for use as a reception space, party
space, meeting space, or other similar events open to non-residential guests.
3. No exterior evidence that the property is being used as a short-term rental is
allowed, including signage.
4. The following standards shall apply to all short-term rentals in residential and
planned development zoning districts:
a. Number of Units: Short term rentals shall be restricted to one (1) dwelling
unit per property in R-1 and PD zoning districts; two (2) dwelling units per
property in R-2 zoning districts; and four(4) dwelling units per property in R-3
zoning districts.
b. Dedicated Parking: Short-term rentals shall have at least one(1) dedicated
parking space for short-term rental tenants on-site on the subject property;
and this space shall not include on-street parking in public right-of-way.
5. All short-term rentals shall apply for and hold a City of Riverside Business License
and pay applicable fees as required in Section 605. A copy of the Business License
shall be displayed at all times within the rental unit.
6. All short-term rentals shall charge and remit to the City the Tourism Tax as
authorized and required in Section 104 Article III. (See Notes)
7. Complaints or any other issues received by the host, either through the third-party
vendor platform, neighbors, etc., shall be recorded and resolved by the host.
8. A business license to operate may be denied, suspended or revoked when the rental
fails to meet or uphold any of the above standards, or any other provisions of this
code.