The Riverton City Planning Commission approved a proposed exterior upgrade and site plan amendment for a downtown Riverton retail center (addresses listed in the packet), adopting staff’s recommendation with conditions.

Staff explained the project covers substantial changes to storefronts and facades on a center originally built in 1985, including new storefront variation, canopies and revised materials intended to update the Mediterranean/barrel‑tile look. Staff noted the downtown design standards require inclusion of brick on buildings and the code gives the commission discretion on cohesion, roof‑line variation and mechanical screening.

Applicant Scott Irvine said owners began planning the upgrade in coordination with the city and that the design will retain existing prominent brick elements (for example, brick columns) while updating other surfaces, canopies and signage. He said the Little Caesars elevation would be refreshed and that the team intends to paint and reface some brick where appropriate.

Commissioners asked about rooftop mechanical screening visible from the residential units behind the site; staff said rooftop equipment is mostly concealed by existing parapets but that the commission can require additional screening if it wants to raise that standard as part of this upgrade. The applicant said changes are primarily façade treatments and would not involve structural alterations to the roof.

Commissioner Rushton moved to approve the facade upgrade application (PLZ25‑8016) with the conditions in the staff report; Commissioner Beck seconded, and the motion passed. Staff reported that neighborhood notices produced inquiries but no formal objections were submitted.

The approval allows the applicant to proceed with façade work subject to the conditions adopted by the commission and standard staff review of landscaping or minor site changes that may accompany the façade work.