Historic Preservation Commission

BLUE SPRINGS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 5:00 PM Blue Springs City Hall – Municipal Annex Conference Room 1304 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Approval of November 7, 2018 minutes 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Review and recommendation of proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) Text Amendments Amending Section 408.020: H-O, Historic Overlay District 3. OTHER BUSINESS 4. ADJOURN If special accommodations are required for citizen participation in this meeting or if you have any questions or comments on any agenda items, PLEASE CALL 816-220-4504 OR 816-228-0207 A TELECONFERENCE WILL BE HELD FOR 1 OF THE COMMISSION MEMBERS AT THIS MEETING Agenda posted at the following locations: Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street Municipal Annex Building, 1304 W Main Street City’s website http://www.bluespringsgov.com/AgendaCenter February 5, 2019 Karen Findora, Administrative Assistant Community Development 02.06.2019 HPC kf DATE: February 6, 2019 TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Matt Wright, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Unified Development Code (UDC) Recommended Amendments (UDCT-01-19- 6776) The proposed amendments are scheduled to be presented to the Planning Commission on Monday, February 11, 2019 for their recommendation to the City Council on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The Development Advisory Commission will also be reviewing the amendments at their meeting on February 1, 2019. The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for reviewing and making a recommendation to any amendments to Section 408.020 (H-O, Historic Overlay District). The “H- O” (Historic Overlay District) was created in 1986 to designate certain properties and areas as historic. There are four individual properties (Volker-Klinebaugh House – 305 NW 15th St.; Dillingham-Lewis Museum – 101 SW 15th St.; Chicago-Alton House – 1506 W. Main St.; and Brownfield House – 105 SW 15th St.) that have been designated as historic landmarks and one larger historic district, all generally located west of 15th Street between the railroad tracks and SW Moore Street west of SW 19th Street Terrace. Although there have not been any rezoning applications to the “H-O” zoning district since 1990, the creation of the Downtown Zoning District in 2007 added certain land uses and development types that were previously only permitted in the “H-O” as a Conditional Use. Since these items are already permitted in the underlying zoning district, they may not be removed from the “H-O.” Restaurants may be permitted in the “H-O” with a Conditional Use Permit. Staff believes that restaurant should be better defined, as to limit the intensity of restaurant uses to those that are appropriate in a primarily residential setting. Staff recommends the following amendments (underlines are additions; strikethroughs are proposed to be removed): Section 408.020: H-O, Historic Overlay District, shall be amended as follows: F. Additional Uses Allowed. Properties zoned H-O shall be subject to the use regulations of the underlying zoning district, provided that the following uses may be allowed as conditional uses if reviewed and approved in accordance with the conditional use review and approval procedures of Section 403.060. Uses in the Historic Overlay District are defined in Section 411.030.K. 1 1. Accessory apartments. One (1) accessory apartment may be allowed as a conditional use in a single-family dwelling unit, subject to the following conditions: a. The apartment is created only through the internal conversion of the existing single-family dwelling and the apartment is clearly a subordinate part of it; b. Either the accessory apartment unit or the principal dwelling unit is occupied by the owner of the lot on which the accessory apartment unit is located; c. Adequate provision is made for off-street parking with a minimum of one (1) additional off-street parking space for the accessory apartment and two (2) for the principal dwelling unit. Parking is prohibited in the front yard but may be located to the side or rear of the structure provided that the setback complies with all development code setback standards. Fencing, screening and landscaping to buffer and protect surrounding residential properties from any adverse impact caused by the off-street parking of motor vehicles may be required; and d. The dwelling unit shall be designed and constructed in accordance with all requirements of the International Building Code. 2. 1. Bed and breakfast inn. In any structure constructed before April 20, 1987, and originally designed as a single-family dwelling unit, a bed and breakfast may be allowed as a conditional use, subject to the following standards: a. The operator of the bed and breakfast is a full-time resident of the dwelling or detached accessory dwelling unit on the same lot. b. No employees except those who are full-time residents of the dwelling subject lot shall be allowed. c. A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces, plus one (1) per guest room shall be provided. Parking is prohibited in the front yard but may be located to the side or rear of the structures provided the setback complies with development code setback standards. Fencing, screening and landscaping to buffer and protect surrounding residential properties from any adverse impact caused by the off-street parking of motor vehicles may be required. d. A maximum of four (4) guest rooms are provided and each guest's stay is limited to fourteen (14) consecutive days. The quarters to be used by the guests and the occupants of the premises shall be in the principal residential structure. Separate structures, accessory buildings and garages are not permitted to be used as living units or sleeping rooms for guests. e. No exterior evidence of the bed and breakfast inn shall be allowed except that one (1) two by two (2 x 2) foot attached sign shall be permitted. Plans for all proposed exterior changes, including signage, parking, fencing and changes to the structure, will be required to be reviewed through the Conditional Use Permit approval process. Any room additions or expansions must be compatible with the existing architectural style of the building. 2  f. No food preparation, except beverages, is allowed within the individual guest rooms. Meal service shall be restricted to residents and overnight guests only. No receptions, private parties, etc., shall be permitted. g. The resident owner shall keep a current guest register including names, permanent addresses, dates of occupancy and motor vehicle license of all guests. h. The bed and breakfast operator shall be required to receive an occupational license. 3. Duplex dwelling units. Duplex dwellings shall be a conditional use in the H-O District, subject to the following standards: a. Such new construction shall maintain the visual style and image of the surrounding neighborhood including setbacks, building scale, parking and building orientation. b. Every effort shall be made to preserve existing trees on the site. 4.2. Arts and crafts studios. Arts and crafts studios shall be a conditional use in the H-O District. 5.3. Art galleries. Art galleries shall be a conditional use in the H-O District. 6.4. Antique shops. Antique shops shall be a conditional use in the H-O District. 7.5. Museums. Museums shall be a conditional use in the H-O District. 8.6. Restaurants. Restaurants that meet the definition of Restaurant Specialty, Tea Room/Shop, or Coffee House shall be a conditional use in the H-O District. 1. Several of the commercial land uses permitted by Conditional Use Permit in the “H-O” are not defined in the UDC. Therefore, staff is recommending a new use group and definitions be added for Historic Overlay District land uses. Section 411.030: Use Groups and Description of Uses shall be amended to add a new use group for the Historic Overlay District: K. Historic Overlay District Use Group. This use group provides uses that may be permitted through the conditional use permit process in a designated Historic Overlay District. This use group provides low intensity, small-scale community and commercial uses that are compatible in predominately residential and mixed-use neighborhoods. ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIOS – A use involving the production of works of art by individuals and assistances and the incidental sale to consumers of those works produced, limited to the use of hand tools or domestic mechanical equipment. ART GALLERIES – An establishment engaged in the sale, loan, or display of art books, paintings, sculpture, or other works of art. 3 ANTIQUE SHOPS – A place offering antiques for sale. Antiques shall include works of art, pieces of furniture, decorative objects, or the like, belonging to the past, at least 80 percent of which are over 50 years old or have collectible value. BED AND BREAKFAST – An establishment or place or business that is in a private residence with one (1) to four (4) guest rooms, occupied or used as a transient abiding place of individuals or groups of individuals who are lodged for compensation and making available services normally provided by hotels. MUSEUM – An establishment utilized for the display of exhibits of historic, educational, or cultural nature which are not operated commercially on a for-profit basis. RESTAURANT SPECIALITY – An establishment whose primary business is the sale of a single specialty type of food or beverage that is not considered a complete meal (e.g., candy, coffee, or ice cream). The sale of other food, beverages, or merchandise is incidental to the sale of the specialty food or beverage. Food and beverages are for customer consumption within the restaurant or patio area. TEA ROOM/SHOP – a public house or restaurant where tea and light refreshments are served. COFFEE HOUSE – An informal restaurant primarily offering coffee, tea, and other beverages, and where light refreshments and limited menu meals may also be sold. 4