Riverside public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission discussed two parking-related proposals, both of which were continued to January 5, 2022, due to notice issues. The body conducted a site plan review for a multi-family property on Lawton Road but deferred final approval pending updated plans.
- PZ21-04: Application for a parking lot as primary use or parking in front of a building at 2710 S. Harlem Ave
- Site Plan Review: Proposal to add 11 parking spaces (including 5 landscaped islands) at 28-48 Lawton Road
- Discussion of a variation for 8-foot wide parking spaces instead of the required 9-foot width at 28-48 Lawton Road
- Review of a 30-foot easement for ingress and egress at the 28-48 Lawton Road property
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding a request to enclose an existing deck into a three-season room at 178 Maplewood Rd. Commissioners discussed whether the property's unusual lot shape and proximity to the river constitute a practical hardship for the requested setback variation.
- Sideyard Setback Variation: 178 Maplewood Rd (PZ21-003) to convert an existing deck into a three-season room with a rooftop deck
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission is meeting to review museum accessions and provide status reports on several landmarking and digitization projects. The body will decide on signage purchases for displays at the Library and Guthrie Park for Olmsted’s 200th Birthday.
- Approval of a commemorative coin for the 1961 Masonic Lodge dedication
- Status report on the disposition of human remains excavated on Bloomingbank Road
- Status report on landmarking the house at 214 Scottswood Road
- Decision on signage purchase for Library and Guthrie Park displays
- Discussion of recognition for Bill Sherman Fund contribution to the West Well House project
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a sideyard setback variation at 178 Maplewood Road. The proposal seeks to allow the construction of a two-story, three-season room on an existing deck.
- Public hearing for PZ21-03: sideyard setback variation at 178 Maplewood Road for a two-story, three-season room
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission is reviewing status reports on digitizing files and the landmarking of 214 Scottswood Road. The body is also discussing planning for Olmsted's 200th Birthday party at the Rail Road Station and public online access to museum items.
- Status report on landmarking the house at 214 Scottswood Road
- Discussion of Olmsted's 200th Birthday party requirements including liquor license and events application
- Review of the disposition of bones excavated on Bloomingbank Road
- Discussion on providing general public online access to Museum items via Past Perfect
- Status report on digitizing Structure Files and Local History files
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss non-conforming accessory structures and establish goals for the Commission Work Plan. The body will also receive a staff update regarding existing gravel driveways and homeowner feedback.
- Initial discussion of non-conforming accessory structures
- Establishment of Goals and Objectives for Commission Work Plan
- Staff update on existing gravel driveways
Riverside Historical Commission
The Commission will review several ongoing projects including the West Well House storage project and digitizing local history files. Discussion items include a status report on land-marking at 214 Scottswood Road and preparations for Olmsted’s 200th birthday.
- Accession of 1975 Bicentennial banner donated by Thomas Krankowski
- Status report on house land-marking at 214 Scottswood Road
- Status report on bone disposition from Bloomingbank Road
- West Well House storage and display project update
- Olmsted’s 200th Birthday event discussion
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regular meeting of the Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for August 25, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2021.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed changes focus on the maximum size and permitted uses of accessory structures, as well as plumbing requirements.
- Proposed maximum size of 800 square feet per accessory building
- Proposed addition of 'pool house' and 'home office' to allowed accessory uses
- Proposed allowance of full bathrooms and related plumbing in accessory structures
- Proposed restriction prohibiting accessory structures from being used as dwelling units, except for landmarked coach houses
- Proposed limit on home office use to 25% of the combined floor area of principal and accessory buildings
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission is reviewing the reopening of the museum and the status of landmarking a house at 214 Scottswood Road. The body is also discussing the digitization of local history files and plans for Olmsted’s 200th Birthday.
- Status report on landmarking the house at 214 Scottswood Road
- Approval of museum accessions (pamphlets and sign) from donor Dennis Walsh
- Status report on bones excavated on Bloomingbank Road
- Discussion of online public access for Museum items via Past Perfect
- Submission of the 2022 Budget to the Village Finance Manager
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a request to rebuild a detached garage that exceeded the 800 square foot maximum after a previous structure collapsed. The Commission deliberated on whether to require the homeowners to reduce impervious surface coverage as a condition of approval.
- Variation request for 209 Millbridge Road to rebuild a 991 square foot detached garage
- Public hearing regarding garage reconstruction following a collapse due to snow load
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission is meeting to approve the 2022 budget and plan. The body is also discussing museum accessions, the reopening of the museum, and the landmarking of a house at 214 Scottswood Road.
- Approval of 2022 budget
- Landmarking proposal for 214 Scottswood Road
- Accessions of books, pamphlets, and papers from Paulette Corcoran and Mary Ann Sadliek
- Discussion of online public access for Museum items
- Status report on bones excavated on Bloomingbank Road
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for May 26, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2021.
Riverside Historical Commission
The Commission is reviewing several ongoing preservation and museum initiatives. Discussion includes the landmarking of a house at 214 Scottswood Road and updates on various digitization and exhibit projects.
- Landmarking discussion for 214 Scottswood Road
- Status report on bones excavated on Bloomingbank Road
- West Well House project organization
- Digitization of Structure Files and Local History files
- Discussion of potential Covid-19 memorabilia accessions
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed potential changes to accessory structure regulations, including maximum square footage and plumbing allowances. The discussion focused on accommodating home offices while preventing the conversion of garages into dwelling units.
- Public hearing for a garage variation at 209 Millbridge to rebuild a 991 square foot detached garage
- Discussion regarding increasing the 800 square foot maximum size for detached accessory structures
- Discussion regarding codifying 'sink only' plumbing restrictions in accessory structures
- Request to use an alternative building material at 347 E. Burlington Street
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission is meeting to approve new museum donations and receive status reports on several ongoing projects. The body will discuss public online access to museum items and the organization of the West Well House project.
- Approval of museum accessions including postcards, a cookbook, and a photo of Alfred Uhlich
- Status report on landmarking the house at 214 Scottswood Road
- Status report on the disposition of bones excavated on Bloomingbank Road
- Discussion of a birthday party for Olmsted's 200th Birthday at the Rail Road Station
- Discussion of new hours for the Museum Help Desk
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for March 24, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2021.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss a remand from the Village Board regarding recommendations for allowing habitable space in and above detached garages and coach houses. This follows previous Board discussions about the shift toward working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion on allowing habitable space in and above detached garages and coach houses
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regular meeting of the Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for January 27, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2021.