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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Monday, September, 2021
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 Al Bowman, Frank Biondo,
Stephen Kaspar, Stephen King, Mike Lombardo, Gale Perkins, Ray Uhl and Mike Soler. City Planner
Sarah Wagner, Community Development Assistant Rhonda Smith, Fire Marshall Keith Payne,
Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Alderwoman Jill Hammond, Jared Hagedorn from
Generator Studio and Courtney Kounkel from Monarch Build were also present. Members absent were
Barrett Morehead and Mayor Kathy Rose.
Approval of Minutes of
June 28, 2021.
Commissioner Biondo moved to approve the minutes of June 28, 2021,
seconded by Commissioner Lombardo. Motion passed 8-0.
Final Development Plan
– Riverside Soccer
City Planner Sarah Wagner gave a report regarding development of a
soccer complex in Horizons. In 2010, the City had set aside a portion of
property in Horizons for mixed use including recreation, office and retail.
The 12-acre project includes soccer fields, offices and a maintenance
shed. Grading and irrigation for the project has already started at the risk
of the developer. The building will be composed of a new first rate metal
construction material which is a newer development in building
architecture.
Commissioner Perkins wanted to know if the metal structure would be
more attractive to lightning and be durable for tornados. Jared Hagedorn
said the building would not be more attractive to storms than the buildings
currently located in Horizons.
Commissioner Kaspar wanted to know how a recreational facility would
work with the Tax Incremental Financing district since collections are
based upon the number of employees. Mike Duffy noted that the TIF
financing will end in 2028 and the city will be more dependent upon sales
tax. This mixed used development will spur more retail and businesses
that will earn sales tax.
Commissioner Soler wanted to know if the fields would have any type of
environmental impact due to runoff. Hagedorn said that according to
Olsson the impact would be minimal due to the soccer pitches being a soft
surface as opposed to hard surface parking lots.
Commissioner Biondo made a motion to approve the Final Development
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Plan – Riverside Soccer recommend to the Board of Alderman; seconded
by Commissioner Lombardo Motion passed 8-0.
Adjourn
Commissioner Uhl moved to adjourn at 6:51 p.m.
Commissioner Bowman seconded and the meeting was adjourned 8-0.
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Rhonda Smith
Community Development
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General Information
Applicant: City of Riverside
Location: Horizons Soccer
Application: Rezoning - Amendment to the regulations associated with the Planned Development
Existing Land Use: Undeveloped/Office
Proposed Land Use: Recreation, Office, Retail, Mixed Use
Procedure: The procedure for a rezoning requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission after at
least 15 days notice has been given in a newspaper of general circulation and mailings to property owners
within 185 feet of the proposed project. The public notification requirements have been fulfilled for this
application.
Analysis: In 2007 the property was rezoned from GP-I to PD, however no PD regulations were adopted at
that time. It was stated that each development would be looked at on a case by case basis for conformance
with the approved Comprehensive Plan. The utilization of PD regulations was specifically put in place so
that the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen would have the ability to review development plans
for each property within the Horizons area to ensure that it meets the Comprehensive Plan approved by the
City.
A new development has been approved unlike anything we have in the City and required a special set of PD
regulations to govern their development. Staff has worked to keep the overall feel of the development intact
while making new provisions for this development.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone property by adopting specific PD
regulations as it is conformance with the Comprehensive Plan
Attachments:
- Location Map
- Proposed Regulations.
City of Riverside- Staff Report
PC21-06: Horizons Soccer Rezoning
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Riverside Soccer Complex “PD” Regulations
(Proposed September 2021)
A. Building Lines. There shall be no minimum front and rear setback requirements for the
Planned Development. Building separation shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet and separation of
buildings will be required to meet minimum separation standards governed by the adopted building
code of the City. Building setbacks shall be set by final development plan and where applicable
final plat.
B. Building Materials and Construction. All buildings and other structures within the Riverside
Soccer Complex Development shall be constructed of attractive exterior sides of high-quality
materials including masonry, concrete, glass, and metal (when used as an architectural design
element and does not exceed 65% of the total building material). Prefabricated metal buildings are
prohibited. Exterior mechanical or electrical equipment, including, but not limited to, HVAC
equipment shall be so placed or screened that the predominant design lines of the building or
structure continue without visual distraction or interruption. If the function of the building or
structure dictates placement of such equipment in such a manner or location that the building
exterior walls themselves are unable to screen the equipment from view of adjacent existing or
proposed streets or highways, they must be separately screened using materials compatible with the
approved building materials with use of an appropriately designed parapet wall and the height of
such screening shall be equal to the height of the equipment to be screened; or with acceptable
landscaping. Accessory buildings, enclosures, appurtenant structures to, or extrusions from, any
building or structure shall be of similar or compatible materials, design, and construction.
C. Building Material Colors. Exact color palette and materials will be approved by final
development plan.
D. Parking. Adequate off-street parking shall be the responsibility of the property owners. All
necessary parking facilities shall be provided for entirely on private property. Parking ratios will be
provided in the development plan and will be reviewed and approved by the City. Parking on private
or public streets within the subject property is expressly prohibited. All parking areas, drives, and
access shall be paved with an impervious surface equal to asphalt or concrete and maintained in a
well-kept condition. Each parking space provided shall be designated by lines painted on the paved
surfaces and shall be adequate in area, generally spaces will be sized nine feet wide by eighteen feet
long (9’ x 18’) when a curb abuts and nine feet wide by twenty feet long (9’ by 20’) when not
abutting a curb.
E. Off-Street Loading. Provision for handling all truck service must be totally within the
building site. Docks and loading areas shall be screened in accordance with the landscape provisions
described in the PD regulations. All loading areas shall be paved with an impervious surface equal
to asphalt or concrete. All side and rear loading service areas shall be properly screened from view
from all existing or proposed streets, roads, or highways by walls, earth berms, and/or plant material.
F. Outdoor Storage. Although the outdoor storage of materials and equipment is not preferred,
the City recognizes the need arises from time to time. Considering this, the outdoor storage of
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materials and equipment may be permitted with the request of a special use permit. When reviewing
the request, the following shall be taken into consideration.
o Distance from Horizons Parkway and I-635 - the farther away the more likely it
is the request will be approved.
o Visibility – the lower the visibility the more likely it is the request will be
approved.
G. Waste Receptacles and Enclosures / Waste Removal. Waste receptacles shall be located
behind or on the sides of buildings such that they are not readily visible from public rights-of-way
and shall be prop screened within an approved trash enclosure.
Each owner and tenant shall keep its premises, buildings and improvements and
appurtenances in a safe, sightly, clean, neat, and wholesome condition, and shall comply in all
respects with all governmental, health and police requirements. Each owner and tenant shall
remove, at its own expense, any rubbish or trash of any character which may accumulate on its
property and shall keep unlandscaped and landscaped areas neat and well-maintained. Rubbish and
trash shall not be disposed of on the premises by burning in open fires or incinerators. All rubbish
and trash containers shall be properly screened by an appropriate enclosure.
H. Permanent Complex Signage. No sign shall be erected, placed, or otherwise installed upon a
Building Site or affixed to a Building, structure, or other improvement erected on a Building Site
until the plans for such sign have been approved by the City.
1. Complex Monument Signs. Complex Monument Signs shall be utilized to identify the
development as whole and not individual businesses. Three Complex Monument Signs shall
be permitted, each with a maximum sign face of two-hundred fifty (250) sq. ft. Complex
Monument Signs are allowable in the public right-of-way.
2. Complex Directional Signs. Complex Directional Signs shall be utilized to identify soccer
fields, buildings, address, name of business, and in appropriate cases logos of the company
occupying. There is no limit to the number of Complex Directional Sign. Each sign is
limited to a maximum sign face of twenty (20) sq.ft.
3. Soccer Signs. Headquarter building signage shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of
the façade wall the sign is displayed on. The maximum letter height shall not exceed ten
(10) feet in height and shall not exceed one-thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.
The soccer complex shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) electronic message signs. These
signs shall not exceed ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet and will be permitted to be double
sided. Signs shall have a maximum height of 64 feet.
Due to the unique nature and operational characteristics of a commercial sporting complex
the City recognizes the need may arise for additional signage for soccer fields and sponsors.
Additional signage may be added after obtaining a sign permit from the City.
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4. Building Facade Signs. Building Façade Signs shall be attached to the building to identify
individual businesses and shall be approved as a component of the Final Development Plan.
Each building may have a maximum of two (2) building façade signs. The total maximum
sign face per building shall be eighty (80) square feet, with no sign being larger than fifty
(50) square feet. For signs with one line of copy, the maximum letter height shall be sixty
(60) inches per letter. For signs with two lines of copy, the maximum letter height shall be
forty-eight (48) inches per letter.
5. Building Monument Signs. Building Monument signs shall be located on the premises and
be at least three (3) feet from the street right-of-way. The total area of the sign, including the
sign face, base, and supporting or decorative elements, shall not exceed sixty-four (64)
square feet with a maximum height of ten (10) feet above the average grade.
6. For Sale or Lease Signs. A temporary wood, metal, or plastic sign may be erected on a
developed building site to offer the property for sale or lease. One (l) sign is permitted per
property and shall not exceed a maximum area of sixty-four (64) square feet. Signs must be
removed within ten (10) days of closing on the property or of signing a lease.
7. Temporary Signs. Paper signs, stickers, transfers, signs printed or affixed to, or visible
through the windows, doors, or exterior walls of a building or other signs of a temporary
character or purpose, regardless of the composition of the sign or the materials used
therefore, are expressly prohibited. Attention-attracting devices including, but not limited to,
banners, pennants, streamers, wind-operated mechanisms, inflatable devices, flashing lights,
beacon lights, strobe lights, and mobile signs are not permitted. Special event banners are
allowed in accordance to the City’s special event banner policy.
I. Landscaping. All open areas on any building site not occupied by buildings, storage,
parking, access roads and loading shall be suitably graded with a slope not to exceed 3:1 to allow
for mowing, and drainage and shall be maintained in lawn, trees, and/or shrubs, including lawn
irrigation in all such areas. It is the intent of these regulations to provide a park-like setting for
the buildings, as well as to screen objectionable areas.
Building Site (Pervious Area): Building site shall include a minimum of one (l) two and
one-half (2-½) inch caliper deciduous or evergreen tree (8’ in height) for each two
thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of pervious / green space area, to be planted in
side yard, front yard or rear of building at common area. Substitutions are allowed for
Pervious area calculation only based upon the following: 1 Shade Tree (2-1/2” cal.) or
Evergreen Tree (8’ ht) = 20 shrubs 3’ in height or 2 ornamental trees 6’ in height
Building Frontage at Street: 1 Shade Tree (2-1/2” cal.) or Evergreen Tree (8’ ht) for
every 40 feet of street frontage to be planted along the street right-of-way.
Common Area side or Building Rear: 1 Shade Tree (2-1/2” cal.) or Evergreen Tree (8’
ht) for every 40 feet of frontage on common area such as, lakes and canals.
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Parking Lots: Landscaped islands should be added at the ends of all parking rows and
should be bermed and planted with either sod or landscaping.
• 1 Shade Tree (2-1/2” cal.) or Evergreen Tree (8’ ht) for every 200
square foot of parking lot islands.
• Fifty percent (50%) of the parking lot should be screened from view
with shrubs 3’ in height.
Building Foundation: Forty percent 40% of the building foundation should be landscape with
ground covers, shrubs, and ornamental trees.
The landscape development, having been installed, shall be maintained by Owner in a neat and
adequate manner, which shall include the mowing of lawns, trimming of hedges, other such
maintenance and watering including the installation of lawn irrigation on all sites. The landscaping
shall be implemented and completed within six (6) months after certificate of occupancy of the
building has been issued.
J. Exterior Lighting. Lighting of buildings and public areas, such as parking, plazas,
landscaping, fountains, sculptures, and walkways is required. All site lighting will be accomplished
by using concealed source fixtures with a minimum average illumination in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Riverside, Missouri. All exterior lighting will be LED in color and
constant in nature, specifically excluding traveling, flashing or intermittent illumination of any kind
and must be so arranged or shielded as to avoid glare or reflection onto any adjacent existing or
proposed streets, highways, ponds or building sites. Pole mounted fixtures for parking lots will have
a maximum pole height of thirty-two (32) feet, including the base. Pole mounted fixtures for athletic
fields shall meet lighting design specifications and shall be included in the final development plan.
K. Underground Utilities, Pipes, Etc. No pipe, conduit, cable, line or the like for water, gas,
sewage, drainage, steam, electricity, or any other energy or service shall be installed or maintained
upon any building site (outside of any building) above the surface of the ground.
L. Fencing. All fencing on any building site shall be compatible with the building materials
used in the construction of the major structure on said building site. Chain link fencing shall be
finished with a black powder coat in the Planned Development. Barbed/razor wire is prohibited.