Downtown Review Board

East Conference Room – 903 W. Main Street – City Hall DOWNTOWN REVIEW BOARD MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 4:00 p.m. Board Members please call 228-0207 if unable to attend 1 CALL TO ORDER a) MINUTES June 16, 2016 2 REVIEW OF PROJECT APPLICATIONS A. DRB-08-16-5452 / Rezoning (RZ-08-16-5444) for Contractor Storage – Clay Swope / 9th Street & South Ave. B. DRB-08-16-5459 / Room Additions and Façade Improvements / Smith Street House / 1608 SW Smith Street 3 OTHER BUSINESS 4 ADJOURN If special accommodations are required for citizen participation in this meeting, PLEASE CALL 228-0207 (VOICE) OR 228-0250 (TDD) 08-31-16 Page 1 of 1 kf  City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Downtown Review Board MINUTES Thursday, June 16, 2016 A meeting of the Downtown Review Board of the City of Blue Springs was held in the City Hall East Conference Room located at 903 W. Main Street on Thursday, June 16, 2016 with the following members, guests and staff in attendance: ATTENDANCE Yvonne Woods Scott Allen, Community Dev. Joe Haney PC Rep. Chris Sandie, Public Works Jennifer Hauschild James Wallace, PC Rep. Councilman Kent Edmondson Cindy Miller, Chairman STAFF Scott Allen, Director, Community Dev. Matt Wright, Senior Planner Karen Findora, Recording Secretary ABSENT Jackie Fairbanks, PC Alt. Rep. Councilman Chris Lievsay CALL TO ORDER Chairman Cindy Miller called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Miller requested action on the Consent Agenda with a motion by APPROVAL Councilman Kent Edmondson, to approve the minutes for May 11, 2016 a second from Board Member James Wallace, and a unanimous vote, the Minutes of May 11, 2016, were approved as modified. AGENDA ITEM 2A. Matt Wright, Senior Planner, stated before the Downtown Review Board is DRB-06-16-5361 / a request for approval of exterior site and building improvements for “Friendship Manor” / 917 Friendship Manor located at 917 NW Summit Street. The remodel will NW Summit Street / Façade include two new building additions, redesign of parking area, new landscaping features, and exterior building enhancements. Currently, their patio space occupies the front of the building along 10th Street. The applicant is proposing a 925 sq. ft. Community addition, and the new patio will be located on the north side of that. The setback does meet the DRB Minutes – 06.16.2016 Page 1 of 4 kf  requirements. By Code they are required 59 parking spaces. There is not the space for that. They currently have 22 permanent parking spaces. They are proposing 28 permanent spaces, including four ADA spaces. The parking lot is rarely full; most residents don’t have their own vehicle. The applicant will be adding additional landscaping around the site. Public Works has stated that there will be no landscaping permitted in the public right-of-way. The applicant will paint all the cement walls and will install fiber cement panels, some brick and some will have an architecture metal look to them. The fence requirement for the patio, is that it has to be a 4 ft. open, construction fence if they are within 8 ft. of the right-of-way. Staff does recommend approval with four (4) conditions. QUESTIONS Councilman Edmondson asked that since the entrance is being moved to the back of the building is there still room for emergency vehicles to get in and out of that location. APPLICANT Jed Eide, Alliance Architects Mr. Eide, representing the applicant, stated that there will be a round circular drive located at the entrance of the building. There will be a level spot at the front entrance so that the ambulance and ADA folks can get into the building. Councilman Edmondson asked if residents would be displaced. Mr. Eide stated that they are looking at two options. First option is to free up 8 units. Those 8 units will be relocated until the remodel is done then the applicant will free up 8 more units. The alternate would be to just work in the day time and provide space for those people each day which is very costly. Mr. Eide is not sure which way the applicant will go. Chairman Miller was concerned if there would be enough parking. Mr. Eide stated that there is street parking, with a total of 15 spaces. Typically, there is no need for more parking. Transportation is provided for the residents. Mr. Eide displayed a photo of the fence and provided materials of the building. Construction should take about 12 months. MOTION Board Member Joe Haney, moved to approve DRB-06-16-5361 / AGENDA ITEM 2A. “Friendship Manor” façade with four (4) staff conditions. DRB-06-16-5361 / “Friendship Manor” / 917 NW Summit Street / Façade SECOND Seconded by Board Member Yvonne Woods. DRB Minutes – 06.16.2016 Page 2 of 4 kf VOTE Yvonne Woods – Aye James Wallace – Aye Joe Haney - Aye Kent Edmondson – Aye Jennifer Hauschild - Aye Scott Allen – Aye Chris Sandie - Aye Cindy Miller, Chairman - Aye (APPROVED 8-Aye, 0-No) AGENDA ITEM 2B. Matt Wright, Senior Planner, stated before the Downtown Review Board is DRB-06-16-5368 / “Middle a request for approval of a proposed sign for Middle Ground Coffee, Co. Ground Coffee, Co.” / 1120 located at 1120 NW Oak Street. NW Oak Street / New Sign The total sign area is 23 sq. ft., which meets the Sign Code. It is a non- illuminated sign, individual gray and black metal letters varying in sizes spelling out Middle Ground. This request will also be heard by the Historic Preservation Commission since it is located in a Conservation District. APPLICANT Not present. MOTION Board Member Yvonne Woods, moved to approve DRB-06-16-5368 / AGENDA ITEM 2B. “Middle Ground Coffee, Co.” new sign as presented. DRB-06-16-5368 / “Middle Ground Coffee, Co.” / 1120 NW Oak Street / New Sign SECOND Seconded by Councilman Kent Edmondson. VOTE Yvonne Woods – Aye James Wallace – Aye Joe Haney - Aye Kent Edmondson – Aye Jennifer Hauschild - Aye Scott Allen – Aye Chris Sandie - Aye Cindy Miller, Chairman - Abstain (APPROVED 7-Aye, 0-No, 1-Abstain) AGENDA ITEM 2C. Matt Wright, Senior Planner, stated before the Downtown Review Board is DRB-06-16-5370 / “Pizza a request for approval of a proposed sign located at 1104 NW Oak Street. Shoppe” / 1150 W Main The actual business address is 1105 W Main Street, Pizza Shoppe. Street / New Sign Pizza Shoppe is requesting to install a sign similar if not the same to the sign that they have in the front of their business. The total sign area is 35 sq. ft., this meets the Sign Code. It will be an internally illuminated sign and will also be heard by the Historic Preservation Commission. QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Jennifer Hauschild, Pizza Shoppe, was present. DRB Minutes – 06.16.2016 Page 3 of 4 kf MOTION Councilman Kent Edmondson, moved to approve DRB-06-16-5370 / “Pizza AGENDA ITEM 2C. Shoppe” new sign as presented. DRB-06-16-5370 / “Pizza Shoppe” / 1150 W Main Street / New Sign SECOND Seconded by Board Member James Wallace. VOTE Yvonne Woods – Aye James Wallace – Aye Joe Haney - Aye Kent Edmondson – Aye Jennifer Hauschild - Abstain Scott Allen – Aye Ben McCabe - Aye Cindy Miller, Chairman - Aye (APPROVED 7-Aye, 0-No, 1-Abstain) OTHER BUSINESS Yvonne Woods asked about the 15th Street fence application that was e- mailed to the Board for review. Mr. Wright stated that staff did approve the application. Chairman Miller provided an update on the Downtown Alive Town Hall meeting. There were a lot of good ideas and input provided at the meeting. Scott Allen, Community Development Director, suggested that Downtown Alive attend a meeting presentation from the Brick Industry. They are based out of Des Moines, Iowa. They provide lunch and have a presentation on downtown design guidelines. They work with a lot of downtown main streets. MEETING ADJOURN With no further discussion, a motion was made by Board Member James Wallace to adjourn at 4:23 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Kent Edmondson. _______________________________ Respectfully Submitted by, Karen Findora, Recording Secretary ____________________________________ __________________________ Cindy Miller, Chairman Date DRB Minutes – 06.16.2016 Page 4 of 4 kf  DOWNTOWN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: August 31, 2016 Agenda Item: 2A. Case File Number: DRB-08-16-5452 Project Name: Contractor Storage Type of Application: Rezoning Request: Change the zoning from “T3” (Sub-Urban) to “T5” (Urban Center) Applicant: Contractor Storage / Clay Swope Property Owner: Clay Swope Engineer: N/A Architect: Xavier Design / Chris Birkenmaier Location (Address): 806, 808, and 902 SW South Avenue General Location: South of SW South Avenue, approximately 220 feet east of SW 10th Street Area: 1.60 +/- acres Proposed Lots: 1 Existing Zoning: “T3” (Sub-Urban) Proposed Zoning: “T5” (Urban Center) Existing Land Use: Warehouse, Residential Storage (non-conforming) Proposed Land Use: Warehouse, Residential Storage Comprehensive Plan Designation: Distinct Destination Attachments:  DRB Application  Rezoning area map  Survey and legal description of rezoning area Downtown Review Board: August 31, 2016 Planning Commission: September 12, 2016 City Council: September 19, 2016 Planner: Matt Wright, Senior Planner Page 1 of 6  Project: Contractor Storage Rezoning Figure 1. Vicinity Map / General Location Map Page 2 of 6  Project: Contractor Storage Rezoning Figure 2. Project Site (Aerial Photo) Page 3 of 6  Project: Contractor Storage Rezoning BACKGROUND INFORMATION/SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to change the zoning on the subject properties from “T3” (Sub- Urban) to “T5” (Urban Center) to expand an existing non-conforming use. The subject properties cover approximately 1.60 +/- acres and are located south of SW South Avenue, approximately 220 feet east of SW 10th Street. The properties back up to the Kansas City Southern Railroad tracks, which also serve as the southern boundary of the Downtown Zoning District between SW 7th Terrace and SW 10th Street. The applicant currently owns an existing non-conforming warehouse, residential storage use at 806 SW South Avenue. The applicant is requesting to expand the warehouse, residential storage use on parcels addressed as 808 and 902 SW South Avenue. These parcels previously had two single- family homes that were demolished in spring 2016. PREVIOUS ACTIONS/APPROVALS:  On March 26, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning from “LI” (Light Industrial) to “T3” (Sub-Urban) as part of the rezoning for the Downtown Zoning District. The City Council approved the rezoning on April 2, 2007. FUTURE APPLICATIONS/REVIEWS ANTICIPATED OR REQUIRED: Future required applications include a Conditional Use Permit (to allow warehouse, residential storage in the “T5” zoning district), Site Plan Design Review, and Preliminary and Final Plats. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Design Review must be reviewed by the Downtown Review Board and a recommendation forwarded to the Planning Commission. A Final Plat must be approved and recorded prior to the issuance of a building permit for any new buildings or additions. ABUTTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Direction Current Zoning Surrounding Land Uses North: Right-of-Way SW South Avenue (Local) South: Railroad Right-of-Way Kansas City Southern Railroad East: “T3” (Sub-Urban) Single-Family Residential West: “T3” (Sub-Urban) Single-Family Residential DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CODE (DDC): The following items from the DDC are applicable to the rezoning request: Zoning and Land Use: The Downtown Development Code (DDC) (Section 404.240) defines the “T3” (Sub-Urban) zoning district as the most natural, lease dense, most residential context of a community. The DDC defines the “T5” (Urban Center) zoning district as a denser, mixed-use context, typically located near the center of a pedestrian shed or as a corridor along important thoroughfares. The “T5” zoning district permits by right a variety of commercial and civic uses that are appropriate within a downtown area, including public facilities, retail sales and services, and restaurants. Light Page 4 of 6  Project: Contractor Storage Rezoning industrial uses that may only be appropriate in certain locations require a Conditional Use Permit in the “T5” zoning district, including: repair service, construction sales and services, and warehouse, residential storage. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan designates the entire Downtown Zoning District as a Distinct Destination. Distinct Destinations are defined as: A mix of larger-scale and regionally significant land uses that are different from other places in Blue Springs and the region. These areas may include a mix of retail, service/entertainment, office, institutional/civic or light industrial land uses, but a unique land use policy for each area emphasizes different uses, patterns and characteristics that make the destinations distinct. The scale and intensity of development in these areas requires a supporting system of street networks, pedestrian circulation, and civic/open spaces to strengthen the destination and create a defined focal point as a catalyst for development. REVIEW CRITERIA: The Downtown Review Board will make a recommendation to the Planning Commission on the rezoning request. In reviewing any application for an amendment to the official Zoning Map (zoning change), the Downtown Review Board, Planning Commission, and City Council shall review the proposed amendment in light of the Comprehensive Plan, the general requirements of the Unified Development Code and the following considerations: 1. The application is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and any official plan of program developed under the guidance of the Comprehensive Plan, and in particular the relationship of land uses within the proposed district and the relationship with uses existing or anticipated in surrounding districts. 2. The application furthers the intent of the proposed zoning district and supports that of any abutting zoning districts. 3. The precedents that might result from approval or denial of the application, and the possible effects of such precedents on the character of the area, and in particular the building form, site design, and other development patterns and urban design aspects that accompany precedents for the proposed district. 4. Compliance of any proposed development with the requirements of the UDC. 5. The ability of the City or other government agencies to provide any services, facilities or programs that might be required if the application were approved. 6. The effect of approval on the condition or value of property in the City or in the vicinity, including the likelihood of surrounding areas to be developed in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. 7. The requested zoning change is justified by a change in conditions since the existing zoning was designated or by an error in the current designation. 8. The consistency of the application with other adopted policies of the City. 9. The recommendations of professional staff. Page 5 of 6  Project: Contractor Storage Rezoning STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request based on the following:  The proposed rezoning will permit the expansion of an existing land use already operating on the site with a Conditional Use Permit (separate application).  The existing land use is currently legal non-conforming, but at the time of construction was conforming under the “LI” (Light Industrial) zoning district that pre-dated the Downtown Zoning District. Page 6 of 6  DOWNTOWN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: August 31, 2016 Agenda Item: 2B. Case File Number: DRB-08-16-5459 Project Name: 1608 SW Smith Street Type of Application: Building Permit / New Addition Request: New addition and exterior remodel to an existing single-family house Applicant: Jennifer Hauschild Property Owner: Jennifer Hauschild Engineer: N/A Architect: Hirst & Associates, LLC / Skip Hirst Location (Address): 1608 SW Smith Street General Location: Southeast corner of SW 17th Street and SW Smith Street Area: 0.27 +/- acres Lots: 1 Existing Zoning: “T3/H-O” (Sub-Urban/Historical Overlay) Proposed Zoning: “T3/H-O” (Sub-Urban/Historical Overlay) Existing Land Use: Single-Family Residential Proposed Land Use: Single-Family Residential Comprehensive Plan Designation: Distinct Destination Attachments:  DRB Application  Proposed addition and exterior remodel plans Downtown Review Board: August 31, 2016 Historic Preservation TBD Commission: Planner: Matt Wright, Senior Planner Page 1 of 4  Project: 1608 SW Smith Street Figure 1. Vicinity Map / General Location Map Figure 2. Project Site (Aerial Photo) Page 2 of 4  Project: 1608 SW Smith Street BACKGROUND INFORMATION/SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to make an approximately 400 square foot addition to an existing single-family house in the Downtown Zoning District. The addition will be located on the front corner of the house. The exterior of the house is predominantly vinyl siding, but will be changed to stucco. The foundation will be covered with stone veneer to complement the architectural styles and period of significance of the historic district. PREVIOUS ACTIONS/APPROVALS:  On February 20, 1990, the City Council approved a rezoning into the “H-O” (Historic-Overlay).  On March 26, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning from “LI” (Light Industrial) to “T3” (Sub-Urban) as part of the rezoning for the Downtown Zoning District. The City Council approved the rezoning on April 2, 2007. FUTURE APPLICATIONS/REVIEWS ANTICIPATED OR REQUIRED: The application must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for the building addition and exterior remodel. ABUTTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Direction Current Zoning Surrounding Land Uses North: Right-of-Way SW Smith Street (Local) South: “T3/H-O” (Sub- Single-Family Residential Urban/Historic-Overlay) East: “T3/H-O” (Sub- Single-Family Residential Urban/Historic Overlay) West: Right-of-Way SW 17th Street (Local) DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CODE (DDC): The following items from the DDC are applicable to the rezoning request: Height and Area Standards: The Downtown Development Code (DDC) (Section 404.240) states that the following minimum standards are required in the “T3” zoning district: Height of the primary building: Not more than two and one- half (2 ½) stories. The new addition will be a single-story addition. Setbacks from the property line: Front yard setback of not less than ten (10) feet and not more than twenty-five (25) feet to the building wall; Side yard, interior setback of not less than five (5) feet from the building wall; Side yard, corner setback of not less than five (5) feet from the building wall or to match that of the existing street; and Rear yard Page 3 of 4  Project: 1608 SW Smith Street setback of not less than five (5) feet from the building wall. The new addition will be in line with the current front building setback, which is approximately 14.5 feet from the front property line. The building addition is approximately 25 feet from the interior side property line. The building addition will not impact the street corner side or the rear yard. Building Materials: High quality masonry building materials approved for the Downtown Zoning District are stone, brick, cast stone, and stucco. Synthetic stone, such as pre-manufactured fiberglass, cultured stone, or glass-fiber reinforced concrete, is permitted, provided that it is identical in appearance and equal or greater durability to natural stone. These masonry materials material shall be required on ten percent (10%) of the sum total of all facades for single-family houses. The applicant will meet the minimum 10% required with stucco and stone veneer. Historic-Overlay: The Historic Preservation Commission will review the application at their next meeting. They will consider the extent to which the building will be harmonious with or incongruous to the old and historic aspects of the surroundings. Harmony or incompatibility should be evaluated in terms of the appropriateness of materials, scale, size, height, placement, and use of a new building (or addition) in relationship to existing buildings and structures to the setting thereof. It is not the intent of the Historic Overlay to discourage the contemporary architectural expression or to encourage the emulation of existing buildings or structures of historic or architectural interest in specific detail. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed building addition and exterior remodel. Page 4 of 4