HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-12 Planning & Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Thursday, June 12, 2014
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.
Chair Al Bowman called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Answering roll call were Al Bowman, Ray
Uhl, Harold Snoderley, Steven Kaspar (6:48 p.m.) Art Homer, and Mike Lombardo. Also present: Jackie
Carlson City Planner and Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner. Members absent were
Stephen King, Jim Frakes, Mike Soler, and Mayor Kathy Rose.
Approval of Minutes of May 8, 2014
Commissioner Uhl moved to approve the minutes of May 8, 2014,
seconded by Commissioner Homer.
Motion passed 6-0.
Public Hearing- Special Use Permit- Lots 1 & 2 Riverside Horizons West
Jackie Carlson noted that the applicant has withdrawn their
request for a special use permit for Lots 1 & 2 Riverside Horizons
West.
Public Hearing-UDO Amendment
Chair Bowman opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
Sarah Wagner gave the staff report. She explained that staff has
been working to revise the city code that pertains to fireworks.
This request it to amend Section 400.680.C. pertaining to
fireworks signage and adding language to prohibit all mobile
signs.
Chair Bowman closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.
Commissioner Homer moved to recommend approval of the
amendment to the UDO to the Board of Aldermen, seconded by
Commissioner Lombardo.
Motion passed 6-0.
Final Development/Final Plat 3900 NW Helena Rd.
Jackie Carlson gave the staff report. She explained that the
applicant is requesting approval for a final development plan/final
plat for a single lot plat of approximately 41 acres for a large auto
manufacturing facility. This will be the largest building in
Horizons to date. The east portion of the property is reserved for
future expansion. CDBG funding is being secured for the
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construction of roads and sanitary to the property. Parking will be
on the west of the property in the Levee Critical Area and
landscaping is limited to areas outside of the Levee Critical Area.
The applicant is proposing some outdoor storage in the form of
large tanks that will contain liquid storage for the plant’s
operations. The applicant will be adding pillars, windows, and
horizontal striping to the building. This will be similar to other
structures in the area and is in conformance with the Master Plan.
It will create approximately 375 new jobs with an average salary
of $44,000.
Harland Russell with GBA addressed the Commission. He
complemented on how easy staff was to work with. He noted that
they will be adding lots of natural grasses and native plants. They
are also working with the Levee District for approval of the
parking in the critical area.
Commissioner Snoderley asked when they plant planned on being
operational.
Russell noted that they have a very aggressive schedule, but
didn’t know an exact date for start up.
Commissioner Kaspar asked what would be stored in the tanks.
Russell said he believed it would be welding gasses.
Fire Marshall Keith Payne said that as part of the plan review
process staff will confirm what is stored and that it is in
conformance with all appropriate safety measures.
Commissioner Snoderley moved to recommend approval of the
final development plan/final plat for 3900 NW Helena Road to the
Board of Aldermen, seconded by Commissioner Uhl.
Motion passed 6-0.
Adjourn
Commissioner Snoderley moved to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.
Commissioner Uhl seconded and the meeting was adjourn 6-0.
Sarah Wagner
Community Development
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