HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-10 Planning & Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Thursday, October 10, 2013
7:00 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 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Al Bowman, Art
Homer, Steven Kaspar, Stephen King, Ray Uhl, Harold Snoderley and Mike Soler. Also present: Mike
Duffy Director of Community Development, James Fuller Building Official, Keith Payne Assistant Fire
Marshall, and Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner. Members absent were Jim Frakes,
Mike Lombardo and Mayor Kathy Rose.
Approval of Minutes of September 12, 2013
Commissioner King noted one correction. Commissioner Homer
moved to approve the minutes of September 12, 2013 as
corrected, seconded by Commissioner Kaspar.
Motion passed 7-0.
Public Hearing- Horizons East PD Amendment
Chair Bowman opened the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m.
Mike Duffy gave an overview of the history with the PD and PD
amendments for Horizons East. He explained that as this project
progresses we have seen an increasing interest in outdoor storage
in this area. When the PD was adopted the intent was to limit the
outdoor storage in this area. With the recent requests staff saw a
need to look at outdoor storage on a global level for the entire
park and not just on a case by case basis. This will help staff
work with businesses that need outdoor storage, however all
requests will still need approval from the Planning Commission
and Board of Aldermen. Duffy went over the proposed regulation
changes and explained that staffs intent is to limit the visibility of
the storage by only allowing it in certain areas.
The Commission had a lengthy discussion of regarding outdoor
storage in Horizons East and limiting it to materials only
associated with the businesses. Nikola Vajda with Marlen
International gave his thoughts as a business owner in Horizons
East regarding the need for outdoor storage in some cases.
Chair Bowman closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Commissioner Kaspar moved to recommend approval of the
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amendments to the Horizons East PD striking out the word
equipment where it appears in paragraph one as well as
removing” but are not yet ready to commit to additional facility
space”, seconded by Commissioner King.
Motion passed 6-1-0 with Art Homer abstaining
Public Hearing- 4780 NW 41st Street, Suite 100- Marlen International
Chair Bowman opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m.
Mike Duffy explained that the Planning Commission tabled this
public hearing from the last meeting in order to deal with the
overall issues of outdoor storage from Horizons East that we just
discussed. We now have a request from Marlen International for
approximately 7,125 sq.ft. of outdoor storage at their facility
located at 4780 NW 41st Street, Suite 100. They are aware of the
changes to the PD regulation are comfortable with all of the
requirements. Their original request was for the storage of
materials associated with their business as well as some
equipment, however with the previous discussion they have
indicated that they would keep all equipment stored inside when
not in use and only store the excess material in the designated
area.
The Commission discussed the material being stored and the need
to put a time limit on the SUP. The Commission asked if they
could legally deny the SUP later if the applicant has not made any
progress toward expanding. Duffy said he believed the
Commission could do so but with check with legal counsel and
have an answer when the Board of Aldermen takes final action.
Chair Bowman closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Commissioner Snoderley moved to recommend approval of the
special use permit for Marlen International at 4780 NW 41st
Street, Suite 100 with the condition that the application is
reviewed in one year, seconded by Commissioner Soler.
Motion passed 6-1-0 with Art Homer abstaining.
Adjourn
Commissioner Snoderley moved to adjourn at 8:23 p.m.
Commissioner King seconded and the meeting was adjourn 7-0.
Sarah Wagner
Community Development
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