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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-27 Planning & Zoning Commission Packet 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Thursday, April 8, 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, Stephen Kaspar, Frank Biondo, Ray Uhl, Mike Soler and Jim Frakes. City Planner Sarah Wagner, Community Development Assistant Rhonda Smith and Fire Marshall Keith Payne were also present. Members absent were Stephen King, Mike Lombardo and Mayor Kathy Rose. Approval of Minutes of December 10, 2020. Commissioner Biondo moved to approve the minutes of December 10, 2020, seconded by Commissioner Frakes. Motion passed 6-0. Public Hearing – Preliminary/Final Plat Small Lot Subdivioin Commissioner Bowman opened the Public Hearing at 6:31 pm. City Planner Sarah Wagner gave a report noting that the City is requesting to divide a 27-acre plot of land into smaller lots to accommodate re- locating commercial and industrial businesses out of the downtown area. The area will be on a contained cul-de-sac in Horizons with berm screenings to camouflage outdoor storage needs. The City would sell the individual lots to the proposed businesses. Commissioner Bowman closed the public hearing at 6:40 pm. Commissioner Biondo made a motion to approve the Preliminary/Final Plat Small Lot Subdivion and forward to the Board of Alderman; seconded by Commissioner Uhl. Motion passed 6-0. Adjourn Commissioner Biondo moved to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Commissioner Uhl seconded and the meeting was adjourned 6-0. __________________________ Rhonda Smith Community Development Page 1 of 3 City of Riverside Staff Analysis Report Case Number PC21-02, Special Use Permit 4151 NW 41st Street- 8G Solution General Information Applicant: 8G Solutions Location: 4151 NW 41st Street, Suite 400 Requested Action: To consider a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow outdoor storage Zoning: PD- Planned Development Existing Land Use: Industrial Proposed Land Use: Continued industrial with associated outdoor storage. Procedure: In accordance with Section 400.580 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and the adopted PD regulations, a special use permit is required for outdoor storage. Therefore, the procedure for a special use permit is a public hearing before the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen after notification has been given in a paper of general circulation at least 15 days before the hearing date and property owners within 185’ of the subject property have been notified of such hearing. These requirements have been fulfilled on this application. Project Description The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 400.580 of the Riverside Municipal Code and the adopted PD regulations to allow outdoor storage of glass trailers, glass racks and equipment like fork lifts. associated with the business. The storage area is proposed to be approximately 7,200 sq.ft. and will be located on the southwest side of the building in the truck court area between Horizons X and Horizons III. Analysis The amended PD Regulations for Horizons East adopted October 2013 set forth specific criteria for outdoor storage (Section F) and the review of special use permits. F. Outside Storage and Equipment. Although the outdoor storage of materials and equipment in Horizons East is not preferred, the City recognizes it may be necessary to accommodate businesses that are experiencing growth and/or change, but are not yet ready to commitment to additional facility space. Considering this, the outdoor storage of materials and equipment may be permitted in accordance with the following regulations. These regulations do not apply to the customary trailer parking activities associated with tenants inside the Planned Development. 1. Outdoor storage is only permitted within the industrial portion of the Planned Development. The applicant is located within the industrial potion of the PD. 2. Because outdoor storage is not preferred, minimizing the visible impact of outdoor storage on public rights-of-way and less intense uses is critical. Thus, outdoor storage shall only be permitted in areas that are not visible from Horizons Parkway and the Page 2 of 3 office portion of the Planned Development. The outdoor storage is proposed on the southwest side of the parking area between Horizons X and Horizons III. 3. All outdoor storage must be located in a side or rear yard such that views from public rights-of-way and less intense uses are limited. The outdoor storage is proposed in the front yard 4. The maximum outside storage area shall be based on the business’s inside space. 10,000 square feet of first floor indoor space = 1,000 square feet of outside storage area. The applicant is leasing approximately 65,000 sq.ft. which would allow for a total outdoor storage area of would allow for 6,500 sq.ft. of outdoor storage. The applicant is proposing about 7,200 sq.ft. of storage. 5. Storage areas shall be located adjacent to the building and shall not extend more than 5 feet less than the length of the screening mechanism (i.e. – if the wing wall extends 80 feet from the building, the storage area shall not extend beyond 75 feet). This requirement may be waived if the storage area is behind a building and is not visible from any public rights-of-way and less intense uses. The storage area is not located adjacent to the building; however, it is not visible from street right of way. This particular property is unique because it has no side or back yard. 6. The maximum height of stored items shall not exceed 20 feet. The proposed storage will not exceed 20 feet. 7. Storage areas shall not impede vehicular traffic and emergency access points. The proposed storage area still allows for emergency vehicle access around the building as well as other traffic. 8. All materials being stored must be associated with the business that is located in the building adjacent to the storage area. The trailers, glass and other equipment are all necessary to the applicant’s operations. 9. Storage areas shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner. To keep the area maintained in a neat and orderly manner staff recommends that a black chain link fence be constructed to enclose the area. 10. If outdoor storage is desired that cannot meet these criteria, a special use permit may be requested. When reviewing the request, the following shall be taken into consideration. o Distance from Horizons Parkway, I-635 and Highway 9 - 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. East or West – the industrial area west of Horizons Parkway within the Planned Developed is intended for more intense uses, thus outdoor storage west of Horizons Parkway is more likely to be approved. Page 3 of 3 The property does not meet all of the above listed criteria for administrative approval of a special use permit. Therefore, the applicant is asking that one is granted. While the property is located on the east side of Horizons, it is completely blocked from public view from Horizons Parkway and Highway 635. Conformance to Master Plan: The Master Plan discusses developing Horizons to incorporate a multitude of uses, create jobs, generate revenue for the City and welcome innovative companies, with a focus on high-quality development. The Master Plan notes that “the key element is to ensure that what happens in Horizons is the best long-term solution”. The outdoor storage is located in a manner that has a minimal visual impact on the industrial park Attachments - Project Location Map - Site Plan Page 1 of 1 City of Riverside Staff Analysis Report Case # PC21-03 Final Plat, Amended Plat of Riverside Wades Addition General Information Applicant: Greg Rothers Location: 5009 NW Strathbury Ave. Application: Final Plat Current Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential Existing Land Use: Vacant Proposed Land Use: Single Family Site Area: 25,484 sq.ft. Proposed Lot Size: Lot 2A – 12,742 sq.ft. Lot 4A – 12,742 sq.ft. Procedure: The plat will be reviewed by the Commission and the Board of Aldermen. Analysis Overview: The applicant is requesting to divide the existing lot at 5009 NW Strathbury Ave into two lots to construct single family homes. The applicant requested a variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustment on April 8, 2021 to reduce the required frontage for lots in the R-1 zoning district. Lots are required to have a minimum lot width of 80 feet at the build line. The BZA granted a variance for up to a minimum lot width of 70 feet. The proposed lot has the with at 75 feet for each lot. The proposed lots meet all the other minimum requirements for the R-1 zoning. Utilities: All roads and utilities are available to all lots and the lot reconfiguration does not require any new right-of-way or easements. Conformance to Comprehensive Master Plan: The proposed plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Master Plan as the plan identifies the area for single family homes. Recommendation Staff finds the application in conformance with the Comprehensive Master Plan and, therefore, recommends approval of the Final Plat of the Amended Plat of Northwood Acres with the following conditions: Attachments  Plat  Location Map 75 ft. 75 ft. 55 ft. 63 ft. 72 ft. 66 ft. 68 ft. 65 ft. 83 ft. 70 ft. 74 ft. 74 ft. 70 ft. 83 ft. 101 ft.98 ft. 75 ft. 99 ft. 101 ft. 140 ft. 86 ft. 100 ft. 97 ft. 97 ft.104 ft. NW S t r a t h b u r y A v e . NW M e r r i m a c A v e . 120 ft. 112 ft. 140 ft. 280 ft. 103 ft. 160 ft. 116 ft. 130 ft.