Planning Commission Agendas

City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Planning Commission MINUTES Monday, August 23, 2021 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Blue Springs was held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021 in the Council Chambers of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, located at 1100 SW Smith Street, Blue Springs. The meeting was also viewed live on Blue Springs Channel 7, AT&T Channel 99, and www.bluespringsgov.com/CityMeetingsLive The following members, guests and staff were in attendance: ATTENDANCE Travis Graham Mitchell Peil Tom Rohr Jacob Honeycutt Lynn Banks Ken Billups Jr. Byron Craddolph Chad Sanderson, Chairperson Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development Matt Wright, Assistant Director, Community Development Shana Kelly, Associate Planner Adair Bright, Associate Planner Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner Adam Hilgedick, City Engineer Jackie Sommer, City Attorney Kent Edmondson, Councilmember – District 2 (Mayor Pro-Tem) Karen Findora, Planning Commission Liaison Nikki Calcara, Public Stenographer ABSENT Planning Commissioner Susan Stokenbury Planning Commissioner Ashley Hose Planning Commissioner LaKeisha Veal CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Chad Sanderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a request that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Chairperson Sanderson requested action on the Consent Agenda with a motion APPROVAL by Commissioner Mitchell Peil, a second from Commissioner Byron Craddolph, and a unanimous vote, the Minutes of August 9, 2021 were approved as submitted. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 1 of 25 kf AGENDA ITEM 2 The public hearing for Agenda Items 2 & 3 was opened at 6:32 p.m. with a PUBLIC HEARING / request for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced REZONING / RZ-06-21- Exhibits 1 through 9 for Agenda Items 2 & 3 into the public record on behalf of 7847 / “The Retreat at the applicant. Chapman Farms” / Southeast Exhibits: corner of SW 7 Hwy. & SW 1. Staff Report with attachments Chapman Farms Dr. 2. Application with attachments (Related to Agenda Items 3, 3. Affidavit of Publications in The Examiner on July 24, 2021 12 & 13) 4. 185 ft. Notification Maps & 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site AGENDA ITEM 3 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners PUBLIC HEARING / 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by PLANNED UNIT reference) DEVELOPMENT 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) CONCEPT PLAN / PUDC- 9. 51 emails dated from 8-5 to 8-18 from residents 06-21-7849 / “The Retreat at 10. 6 emails submitted before the 4:00 p.m. 8-23-2021 cut-off Chapman Farms” / Southeast corner of SW 7 Hwy. & SW Matt Wright, Assistant Director, Community Development, stated that before Chapman Farms Dr. the Planning Commission is a request from the applicant for approval of a 76- (Related to Agenda Items 2, lot single-family subdivision on 26.29 +/- acres generally located east of SW 7 12 & 13) Highway, south of SW Chapman Farms Drive, west of SW Lake Side Drive, & and north of SW Mason School Road. The applicant is requesting the following AGENDA ITEM 12 approvals: PRELIMINARY PLAT / PP-06-21-7848 / “The • A request to rezone to “SF-7/PUD/R-O” for the entire 26.29 +/- acre Retreat at Chapman Farms” / property. A majority of the property is current zoned “SF-7/PUD-R-O,” Southeast corner of SW 7 however, the northwest corner parcel is zoned “SO/PUD/R-O” (Service Hwy. & SW Chapman Farms Office) and the southern parcel along SW Mason School Rd. is zoned Dr. (Related to Agenda “RC/R-O” (Regional Commercial) and “CB/R-O” (Central Business). Items 2, 3 & 13) The southern parcel is not currently zoned as part of the Chapman Farms & PUD. AGENDA ITEM 13 PLANNED UNIT • A request for a PUD Concept Plan for the entire 26.29 +/- acre property DEVELOPMENT FINAL for the development of a 76-lot single-family subdivision. The existing PLAN / PUDF-06-21-7850 / “SF-7” and “SO” zoned parcels are within the Chapman Farms PUD. “The Retreat at Chapman The current plan, approved in 2004, designated the “SF-7” zoned Farms” / Southeast corner of property as a 73,000-sf. religious facility and the “SO” zoned property SW 7 Hwy. & SW Chapman at the northwest corner as a 4,700-sf. office building. A Restricted Farms Dr. (Related to Overlay was approved on the parcel along SW Mason School Road, Agenda Items 2, 3 & 12) which was intended to be 4 commercial lots. The only commercial lot developed was Lead Bank’s property. The remaining 3 lots were not platted nor developed. The Restricted Overlay states that the “RC” zoned portion of the parcel can only be developed as a car wash. The remaining “CB” zoned portion of the parcel can only be developed in compliance with all “GB” (General Business) zoning standards and land uses that aren’t specifically prohibited as part of the Restricted Overlay). • A request for a Preliminary Plat for the entire 26.29 +/- acre property for the development of a 76-lot single-family subdivision with 2 common open space tracts. Access to the subdivision will be provided from SW Chapman Farms Drive to the north and SW Mason School Road from the south. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 2 of 25 kf  • A request for a PUD Final Plan for the entire 26.29 +/- acre property for the development of a 76-lot single-family subdivision. The PUD Final Plan provides a final landscape plan and design details for single-family houses and monument signage. The Chapman Farms PUD was approved under the 1996 UDC, however, since a Rezoning is required, all development standards and requirements are being reviewed under the 2015 UDC. QUESTIONS Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. asked if this subdivision would be a separate subdivision from the others. Mr. Wright stated that he believes the intent of the applicant is to combine the subdivisions with the surrounding one and combine their HOA. APPLICANT Tiffany Ford 120 SE 30th St. Lee’s Summit, MO Ms. Ford presented a PowerPoint presentation of the project. • 76 Single Family Homes • Join Lakeside at Chapman Farms HOA • 2 additional entry monuments • Pond lined with gabion rock and fountain • Community trail, benches & children’s play area • Privacy fence along 7 Hwy. and Lead Bank parking lot • Extensive landscape package • For Sale homes • Basements for each home • Shaded playset for children After feedback from the surrounding neighbors the applicant has done the following: • Removed the smallest lot from the community. They removed the 77th home and included more green space. • Added 11 parking spaces to reduce the on-street parking. Ms. Ford stated that after review of all the emails that were submitted to the City in regard to combining the HOA’s. The applicant is looking at all options WITNESSES of combining vs not combining the HOA’s. IN FAVOR None. WITNESSES OPPOSED Andy Farmer, Resident 8704 SW 5th St. Ct. Blue Springs, MO Christopher Conrad, Resident 8816 SE 4th Street Blue Springs, MO Jason Sanders, Resident 121 SW Shores Drive Blue Springs, MO P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 3 of 25 kf  John Stoltz, Resident 509 SW Lakeside Ct. Blue Springs, MO Jennifer Conrad, Resident, HOA Board Member 8816 SE 4th Street Blue Springs, MO Dr. Brian Hollabaugh, Resident 117 SW Shores Drive Blue Springs, MO John Alexander, Resident 8805 SW 4th St. Blue Springs, MO Christopher Peterson, Resident 8816 SW Lakeside Trace Blue Springs, MO Residents’ concerns: • Sq. footage of homes • Density • Classifications of homes • Reduce Lot size & Lot width • On-Street parking • Concern with children playing in the street • Overload the public school system • Combine HOA’s (Summit owns the Board) • 2 car garages vs 3 • Consistency in the area • Random people fishing in the lake • Use of the Lakeside at Chapman Farms amenities • The Commission meeting conflicted with Teacher night Ms. Ford addressed the concerns: • Ridgewood Place – example, the minimum sq. footage and minim lot size that is presented is located in other developments throughout the area • Not asking for reduced setbacks • Not asking for reduced lot size • The project was presented to the HOA Board HEARING CLOSED • Concerns with wetlands, sewer depth, and site elevations With no further discussion, Chairperson Sanderson closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. MOTION AGENDA ITEM 2 Commissioner Mitchell Peil recommended the approval of Rezoning / RZ-06- PUBLIC HEARING / 21-7847 / “The Retreat at Chapman Farms.” REZONING / RZ-06-21- 7847 / “The Retreat at P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 4 of 25 kf Chapman Farms” / Southeast corner of SW 7 Hwy. & SW Chapman Farms Dr. (Related to Agenda Items 3, 12 & 13) SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. VOTE Lynn Banks – No Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – No Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – No Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - No Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – No MOTION FAILED (4-Aye, 4-No) To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. MOTION AGENDA ITEM 3 Commissioner Mitchell Peil recommended the denial of PUD Concept Plan / PUBLIC HEARING / PUDC-06-21-7849 / “The Retreat at Chapman Farms” with five (5) staff PLANNED UNIT conditions. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN / PUDC- 06-21-7849 / “The Retreat at Chapman Farms” / Southeast corner of SW 7 Hwy. & SW Chapman Farms Dr. (Related to Agenda Items 2, 12 & 13) SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. VOTE Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – No Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND DENIAL (7-Aye, 1-No) FIVE (5) To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Approval based on the representations of any drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any requirement or development standard contained in the UDC unless modified under the Concept Plan, which include: a. Establish a minimum lot width of 52-ft. for each non-cul-de-sac lot. b. Establish a minimum lot size of 6,240-sf. for each lot. c. Establish a minimum corner side yard setback of 15-ft. for each lot. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 5 of 25 kf  d. Establish a minimum livable floor area classification ranging between 1,400-sf. to 1,800-sf., more than one step below the adjacent subdivision. 2. The following items shall be included on the Final Plat: a. A Limits of No Access is required to be delineated and dedicated on all tracts adjacent to SW 7 Highway and SW Mason School Road. b. The minimum livable floor area classifications must be noted on the Final Plat. 3. The following items shall be completed prior to approval of the Final Plat: a. All sidewalk improvements adjacent to tracts are required to be installed prior to Final Plat approval. b. All public improvements are required to be constructed and accepted prior to Final Plat approval. c. All incomplete landscaping, tract fencing, and amenities shall be installed or financially guaranteed prior to approval of the Final Plat. If financially guaranteed, all landscaping, tract fencing, amenities shall be installed prior to occupancy of the first house. 4. The following items shall be provided prior to the issuance of any building permits within the development: a. Drafts of the proposed Declaration of Restrictions and the Homes Association Declaration are required to be submitted and recorded with the Final Plat. Declarations must address the maintenance of all open space tracts. b. The Final Plat shall be approved by the City Council and recorded at Jackson County. 5. The following items shall be provided prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each lot: a. Sidewalk improvements adjacent to each lot. MOTION b. A minimum of 45 plant units and any required street tree(s) shall AGENDA ITEM 12 be installed. PRELIMINARY PLAT / PP-06-21-7848 / “The Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to continue the Preliminary Plat / PP-06- Retreat at Chapman Farms” / 21-7848 / “The Retreat at Chapman Farms” to the Monday, September 13, 2021 Southeast corner of SW 7 Planning Commission meeting. Hwy. & SW Chapman Farms Dr. (Related to Agenda Items 2, 3 & 13) SECOND VOTE Seconded by Commissioner Lynn Banks. Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye MOTION APPROVED TO CONTINUE P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 6 of 25 kf AGENDA ITEM 13 (8-Aye, 0-No) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to continue the PUD Final Plan / PUDF-06- PLAN / PUDF-06-21-7850 / 21-7850 / “The Retreat at Chapman Farms” to the Monday, September 13, 2021 “The Retreat at Chapman Planning Commission meeting. Farms” / Southeast corner of SW 7 Hwy. & SW Chapman Farms Dr. (Related to Agenda Items 2, 3 & 12) SECOND VOTE Seconded by Commissioner Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye AGENDA ITEM 4 APPROVED TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING / (8-Aye, 0-No) REZONING / RZ-07-21- 7868 / “Chapman Ridge The public hearing for Agenda Items 4 & 5 was opened at 7:33 p.m. with a Phase 2” / North of SE request for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced Colbern Road, east and west Exhibits 1 through 8 for Agenda Items 4 & 8 into the public record on behalf of of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. the applicant. (Related to Agenda Items 5 Exhibits: & 14) 1. Staff Report with attachments & 2. Application with attachments AGENDA ITEM 5 3. Affidavit of Publications in The Examiner on August 7, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING / 4. 185 ft. Notification Maps PLANNED 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site DEVELOPMENT 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners CONCEPT PLAN / PDC- 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by 07-21-7870 / “Chapman reference) Ridge Phase 2” / North of SE 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) Colbern Road, east and west of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. Matt Wright, Assistant Director, Community Development, stated that before (Related to Agenda Items 4 the Planning Commission is a request from the applicant to rezone the subject & 14) property from multiple zoning districts (including two-family and a mix of & commercial zoning districts) to “MF-10/PD” (Low Density Multi- AGENDA ITEM 14 Family/Planned Development) and approval of a Planned Development (PD) PRELIMINARY PLAT / Concept Plan for the development of an 84-unit townhouse community. The PP-07-21-7869 / “Chapman area to be rezoned covers 11.42 +/- acres. The area included in the PD Concept Ridge Phase 2” / North of SE Plan covers 14.20 +/- acres and it includes an additional lot that is zoned Colbern Road, east and west “TF/PD” (Two-Family/Planned Development) and was previously approved as of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. part of Chapman Ridge, Phase 1. This additional 2.78 +/- acres is being (Related to Agenda Items 4 amended to account for a change in the street layout and open space. The & 5) applicant is also requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat, which covers the 14.20 +/- acres. The “TF/PUD/R-O” zoned portion, which was originally platted as common tracts with The Gardens at Chapman Farms, is proposed to be removed from the P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 7 of 25 kf  Chapman Farms PUD as part of the rezoning request. The purpose in doing so is to allow the project to be reviewed as a single Planned Development. The Chapman Farms PUD did not place any specific development standards on the subject property, nor were there any other development standards applied to the APPLICANT overall PUD or R-O (Restricted Overlay) that would be lost by transitioning this portion of the development to a new PD. The remaining area was not included in the Chapman Farms PUD. Tyler Sallee, Sallee Investments 3730 NE Troon Lee’s Summit, MO Mr. Sallee stated that the plan will include a pool, clubhouse and parking for the residents of the development. There will be a common HOA and the amenities will be used by everyone. The development will have a variety of fourplex and duplex units, ranch style house, some that are two stories. WITNESSES Commission concerns: IN FAVOR • Overload the public school system WITNESSES • Density OPPOSED None. HEARING CLOSED None. MOTION AGENDA ITEM 4 With no further discussion, Chairperson Sanderson closed the public hearing at PUBLIC HEARING / 7:54 p.m. REZONING / RZ-07-21- 7868 / “Chapman Ridge Commissioner Lynn Banks recommended the approval of Rezoning / RZ-07- Phase 2” / North of SE 21-7868 / “Chapman Ridge Phase 2.” Colbern Road, east and west of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. (Related to Agenda Items 5 & 14) SECOND VOTE Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – No Mitchell Peil – No LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye MOTION RECOMMEND APPROVAL AGENDA ITEM 5 (6-Aye, 2-No) PUBLIC HEARING / To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 8 of 25 kf CONCEPT PLAN / PDC- Commissioner Lynn Banks recommended the approval of PD Concept Plan / 07-21-7870 / “Chapman PDC-07-21-7870 / “Chapman Ridge Phase 2” with four (4) staff conditions. Ridge Phase 2” / North of SE Colbern Road, east and west of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. (Related to Agenda Items 4 & 14) SECOND VOTE Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – No Mitchell Peil – No LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye FOUR (4) Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye STAFF CONDITIONS Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND APPROVAL (6-Aye, 2-No) To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. 1. Approval is based on the representations of any drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any requirement or development standard contained in the UDC, except the following requirements modified by the PD Concept Plan: a. Decrease the minimum side setback from 10-ft. and 20-ft. to 3- ft. b. Decrease the minimum rear setback from 20-ft. to 15-ft. c. Increase the maximum driveway width from 24-ft. to 31.1-ft. and the maximum driveway coverage per block from 25% to 53%. d. Eliminate landscape buffering requirements for internal property lines adjacent to Chapman Ridge, 1st Phase. 2. Prior to Final Plat approval, the following must occur a. Right-of-way and easements must be vacated as necessary to accommodate the development layout. b. Previously platted build lines must either be vacated or removed or altered through the platting process. c. All public improvements, unless stated otherwise, shall be completed prior to approval of the Final Plat. d. An ADA Sidewalk Plan shall be submitted with final construction plans. e. A PD Final Plan/Site Plan Design Review must be approved, finalizing the proposed amenities, landscaping, and building design. f. All amenities and landscaping within the Open Space Systems and all landscaping around the Detention Basin must be installed or financially guaranteed. If financially guaranteed, all amenities must be installed and inspected prior to occupancy of any dwelling unit within the development. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 9 of 25 kf  3. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the Final Plat must be recorded at Jackson County. 4. Prior to occupancy of each building, the following must occur: a. Any remaining landscaping (i.e. street trees, front yard plantings, MOTION seed/sod, etc.) must be installed by the nearest building to the AGENDA ITEM 14 required landscaping. PRELIMINARY PLAT / b. Any remaining public sidewalk must be installed by the nearest PP-07-21-7869 / “Chapman building to the required sidewalk. Ridge Phase 2” / North of SE Colbern Road, east and west Commissioner Lynn Banks moved to approve the Preliminary Plat / PP-07-21- of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. 7869 / “Chapman Ridge Phase 2” with six (6) staff conditions. (Related to Agenda Items 4 & 5) SECOND VOTE Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – No Mitchell Peil – No LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye SIX (6) Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye STAFF CONDITIONS Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye APPROVED (6-Aye, 2-No) 1. Approval is based on the representations of any drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any requirement or development standard contained in the UDC, except as modified by the PD Concept Plan. 2. Approval of the Preliminary Plat is rescinded if the PD Concept Plan (PDC-07-21-7870) is denied by the City Council. 3. Prior to construction of public improvements, a Traffic Memo must be submitted as required by Public Works. 4. Prior to Final Plat approval, the following must occur: a. Right-of-way and easements must be vacated as necessary to accommodate the development layout. b. Previously platted build lines must either be vacated or removed or altered through the platting process. c. All public improvements, unless stated otherwise, shall be completed prior to approval of the Final Plat. d. All right-of-way and easements must be shown as required by Public Works. e. An ADA Sidewalk Plan shall be submitted with final construction plans. f. A Storm Water Drainage Study must be submitted and approved by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department prior to approval of the Final Plat by the City Council. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 10 of 25 kf  g. As-builts and 2-year maintenance bonds on the street, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers shall be submitted prior to approval of the Final Plat by the City Council. h. A sealed letter by a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri stating the detention basin has been improved per the approved plans and will function as designed shall be submitted prior to approval of the Final Plat by the City Council. i. A letter of Final Acceptance from Public Water Supply District 13 stating water lines have been fully completed and all documentation has been provided to the District must be submitted prior to approval of the Final Plat by the City Council. j. A PD Final Plan/Site Plan Design Review must be approved, finalizing the proposed amenities, landscaping, and building design. k. All amenities and landscaping within the Open Space Systems and all landscaping around the Detention Basin must be installed or financially guaranteed. If financially guaranteed, all amenities must be installed and inspected prior to occupancy of any dwelling unit within the development. 5. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the Final Plat must be recorded at Jackson County. PUBLIC HEARING 6. Prior to occupancy of each building, the following must occur: AGENDA ITEM 6 a. Any remaining landscaping (i.e. street trees, front yard plantings, CONDITIONAL USE seed/sod, etc.) must be installed by the nearest building to the PERMIT / CUP-07-21-7890 required landscaping. / “OUTFRONT Digital b. Any remaining public sidewalk must be installed by the nearest Billboard” / 1901 NE building to the required sidewalk. Jefferson Street (Related to Agenda Item 15) The public hearing for Agenda Item 6 was opened at 7:56 p.m. with a request for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced Exhibits 1 & through 8 for Agenda Item 6 into the public record on behalf of the applicant. Exhibits: AGENDA ITEM 15 1. Staff Report with attachments MASTER/ALTERNATIVE 2. Application with attachments SIGN PLAN / ASP-07-21- 3. Affidavit of Publications in The Examiner on August 7, 2021 7891 / “OUTFRONT Digital 4. 185 ft. Notification Maps Billboard” / 1901 NE 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site Jefferson Street (Related to 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners Agenda Item 6) 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by reference) 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) 9. PowerPoint presentation by Kyle Yancik, OUTFRONT Media, LLC Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, Community Development, stated that before the Planning Commission is a request from the applicant for a Conditional Use Permit approval to allow the conversion of an existing billboard to an electronic billboard at the northwest corner of NE Jefferson Street and NE 20th Street (addressed as 1901 NE Jefferson Street). The proposed digital billboard meets the residential property, and sign height, width, and area requirements. However, through the Master Sign Plan, the applicant is APPLICANT requesting a reduction in the setback from other billboards and a waiver from setbacks as the billboard is located in the public right-of-way. The original billboard was constructed in 1986, which at the time was on private property. However, as additional right-of-way was acquired to accommodate NE Jefferson Street and NE 20th Street, the billboard eventually became located in the right-of-way. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 11 of 25 kf  Kyle Yancik 2459 Summit St. Kansas City, MO Mr. Yancik presented a PowerPoint to the Commission. Mr. Yancik stated that the billboard sign is on City property that they lease the ground on. They do have a MODOT permit. The size is 14’X48’. The sign is existing, they are doing one digital face. They are doing modifications to the sign to hold the digital weight. After meeting with the City, the applicant found out that they didn’t meet three sign code requirements: setbacks, sign height, and spacing from another billboard. The sign in question was built in 1986, and at that time the sign met all requirements. The applicant has agreed to take down seven signs located within the city. With the removal of all those signs that is double the sq. footage of the 14’X48’ billboard sign. • 5 jr. posters • 2 posters • 13 total sign faces Locations of the signs: • 602 SW 7 Hwy. • 1304 W Main St. • 1304 W Main St. • 3305 SW Westbound US 40 Hwy. • 9409 7 Hwy. • 801 SW Colbern Rd Commissioner Peil questioned the maintenance of the poster signs. Mr. Yanick stated that the signs are wrapped advertisement and that they are usually good for a year. The signs are on private property that they lease. To remove the WITNESSES applicant has to provide 30-day notice before removal. IN FAVOR Mr. Yancik stated that he will acquire a demo permit from the City and is WITNESSES requesting a wavier from the Sign Code removal requirements to only be OPPOSED required to remove 6 inches below grade, cap, and add gravel. HEARING CLOSED None. MOTION None. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM 6 With no further discussion, Chairperson Sanderson closed the public hearing at CONDITIONAL USE 8:17 p.m. PERMIT / CUP-07-21-7890 / “OUTFRONT Digital Commissioner Lynn Banks recommended the approval of Conditional Use Billboard” / 1901 NE Permit / CUP-07-21-7890 / “OUTFRONT Digital Billboard” with four (4) staff Jefferson Street (Related to conditions. Agenda Item 15) SECOND VOTE P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 12 of 25 kf  Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – No LaKeisha Veal – Absent FOUR (4) Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye STAFF CONDITIONS Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND APPROVAL (7-Aye, 1-No) To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. 1. Approval based on the representations of any drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any requirements or development standard contained in the UDC or the Sign Code, unless otherwise approved under the Master Sign Plan or Conditional Use Permit. The requested modifications to the UDC and Sign Code include the following: a. Waive setbacks from the right-of-way and interior setbacks as the existing billboard is located in the right-of-way. b. Reduce the minimum spacing distance between billboards from 2,000-ft. to 600-ft. on the north side of I-70 to accommodate the conversion of an existing billboard to a digital billboard. c. Waive the “sign removal” construction standard in the Sign Code at 510.040.C.4.a. for all billboards proposed to be removed by the applicant as part of the approval of this Conditional Use Permit. In lieu of complete removal, the applicant must cut the sign structure at least 6 inches below grade and fill with gravel and cap. 2. The Conditional Use Permit is to allow a billboard on or adjacent to a parcel of land addressed as 1901 NE Jefferson Street. 3. Removing the 7 Posters/Jr Poster structures containing 13 total faces at various locations throughout the city streets of Blue Springs as detailed in the application packet. The Poster and Jr Poster structures mush be removed within 120 days of the operational date of the digital sign face. A demolition permit is required prior to removal of each billboard. 4. All conditions adopted under the UDC and Sign Code for a billboard MOTION shall be met at all times, except for those modifications approved under AGENDA ITEM 15 Condition #1. MASTER/ALTERNATIVE SIGN PLAN / ASP-07-21- 7891 / “OUTFRONT Digital Commissioner Lynn Banks moved to approve the Master/Alternative Sign Plan Billboard” / 1901 NE / ASP-07-21-7891 / OUTFRONT Digital Billboard” with four (4) staff Jefferson Street (Related to conditions. Agenda Item 6) SECOND VOTE P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 13 of 25 kf  Seconded by Commissioner Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – No LaKeisha Veal – Absent FOUR (4) Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye STAFF CONDITIONS Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND APPROVAL (7-Aye, 1-No) 1. Approval based on the representations of any drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any requirements or development standard contained in the UDC or the Sign Code, unless otherwise approved under the Master Sign Plan or Conditional Use Permit. The requested modifications to the UDC and Sign Code include the following: a. Waive setbacks from the right-of-way and interior setbacks as the existing billboard is located in the right-of-way. b. Reduce the minimum spacing distance between billboards from 2,000-ft. to 600-ft. on the north side of I-70 to accommodate the conversion of an existing billboard to a digital billboard. c. Waive the “sign removal” construction standard in the Sign Code at 510.040.C.4.a. for all billboards proposed to be removed by the applicant as part of the approval of this Conditional Use Permit. In lieu of complete removal, the applicant must cut the sign structure at least 6 inches below grade and fill with gravel and cap. 2. Approval of the Master/Alternative Sign Plan is rescinded if the City Council denies the Conditional Use Permit (CUP-07-21-7890) request for the digital billboard conversion. 3. Removing the 7 Posters/Jr Poster structures containing 13 total faces at various locations throughout the city streets of Blue Springs as detailed in the application packet. The Poster and Jr Poster structures mush be removed within 120 days of the operational date of the digital sign face. A demolition permit is required prior to removal of each billboard. AGENDA ITEM 7 4. All conditions adopted under the UDC and Sign Code for a billboard PUBLIC HEARING shall be met at all times, except for those modifications approved under CONDITIONAL USE Condition #1. PERMIT / CUP-07-21-7893 / “Ron Mather Billboard” / The public hearing for Agenda Item 7 was opened at 8:25 p.m. with a request 651 NE Jefferson Street for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced Exhibits 1 through 8 for Agenda Item 7 into the public record on behalf of the applicant. Exhibits: 1. Staff Report with attachments 2. Application with attachments 3. Affidavit of Publications in The Examiner on August 7, 2021 4. 185 ft. Notification Maps 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 14 of 25 kf  7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by reference) 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, Community Development, stated that before the Planning Commission is a request from the applicant, to construct a APPLICANT billboard near the southwest corner of Jefferson Corner, Lot 2 located at 651 NE Jefferson Street. The proposed billboard meets all development standards under the Sign Code, including the spacing from other billboards, setbacks from the right-of-way, residential property, and interior property lines, and sign height, width, and area requirements. WITNESSES David English, Vice President, AD Trend IN FAVOR 14450 South 71 Hwy. Kansas City, MO WITNESSES OPPOSED Mr. English stated that the sign presented is a static face and not a digital. It will have one advertiser per side. HEARING CLOSED None. None. MOTION With no further discussion, Chairperson Sanderson closed the public hearing at PUBLIC HEARING 8:30 p.m. AGENDA ITEM 7 CONDITIONAL USE Commissioner Mitchell Peil recommended the approval of Conditional Use PERMIT / CUP-07-21-7893 Permit / CUP-07-21-7893 / “Ron Mather Billboard” with three (3) staff / “Ron Mather Billboard” / conditions. 651 NE Jefferson Street SECOND VOTE Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND APPROVAL THREE (3) (8-Aye, 0-No) STAFF CONDITIONS To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. 1. Approval based on the representations of any drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any requirements or development standard contained in the UDC or the Sign Code. 2. The Conditional Use Permit is to allow a billboard on a parcel of land addressed as 651 NE Jefferson Street at the location shown in the accompanying site plan. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 15 of 25 kf PUBLIC HEARING 3. All conditions adopted under the UDC and Sign Code for a billboard AGENDA ITEM 8 shall be met at all times. SITE PLAN/DESIGN REVIEW with The public hearing for Agenda Item 8 was opened at 8:30 p.m. with a request ALTERNATIVE for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced Exhibits 1 DEVELOPMENT through 8 for Agenda Item 8 into the public record on behalf of the applicant. STANDARDS / SPDR-07- Exhibits: 21-7892 / “Blue Springs 1. Staff Report with attachments High School – Pool 2. Application with attachments Renovation” / 2401 NW 3. Affidavit of Publications in The Examiner on August 7, 2021 Ashton Drive 4. 185 ft. Notification Maps 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by reference) 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) Adair Bright, Associate Planner, Community Development, stated that before the Planning Commission is a request from the applicant, for approval of a Site Plan / Design Review with Alternative Development Standards for a 3.38 +/- acre one (1) lot generally located at the northwest corner NW Ashton Drive and NW 22nd Street. The applicant intends to demolish the existing pool facility, construct a new pool facility, close off the southern access point, and add a new access point onto NW Ashton Drive. The new pool facility will be approximately 19,900 sf. APPLICANT Charles Belt, Blue Springs School District 1801 W Vesper Blue Springs, MO James David Ratley, MKC Engineering 11827 W. 112th Street, Ste. 200 Overland Park, KS QUESTIONS Commissioner Banks asked Mr. Belt that since the street will blocked off and gated will there be bike access. Mr. Belt stated that there will be sidewalks, but not for bike access. Mr. Ratley stated that there is an application submitted to have Ashton Road vacated, so that it wouldn’t have public access. He stated that he would entertain the idea to have bike access for students. Commissioner Banks stated that there are a lot of bike riders along that road, and now the road WITNESSES will be blocked off. IN FAVOR None. WITNESSES OPPOSED Carrie Martin, Resident 2306 Kingston Court Blue Springs, MO John Michael, Resident 2306 NW Yorkshire Dr. Blue Springs, MO Resident Concerns: P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 16 of 25 kf  • South Outer Road not equipped for extra traffic • Blocking off Ashton Road • Lack of communication and concern to the surrounding neighbors • Drainage from soccer and softball fields on to the neighbors QUESTIONS • Lighting shines on to surrounding neighbors Commissioner Byron Craddolph asked if a Traffic Study was conducted. Mr. Ratley stated that they had not done a study for the pool as it’s not increasing in HEARING CLOSED size, but they did for Ashton and South Outer Road. With no further discussion, Chairperson Sanderson closed the public hearing at MOTION 8:44 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM 8 Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to approve the Site Plan/Design Review SITE PLAN/DESIGN with Alternative Development Standards / SPDR-07-21-7892 / “Blue Springs REVIEW with High School – Poll Renovation” with one (1) staff condition. ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS / SPDR-07- 21-7892 / “Blue Springs High School – Pool Renovation” / 2401 NW Ashton Drive SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. VOTE Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND APPROVAL (8-Aye, 0-No) ONE (1) To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Approval is based on the representations of the drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any requirement or development standard contained in the UDC except for the following Alternative Development Standard: a. Reduction in the parking setback from 25-ft. to 5-ft. adjacent to NW 22nd Street. AGENDA ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing for Agenda Items 9 & 11 was opened at 8:46 p.m. with a REZONING / RZ-07-21- request for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced 7895 / “Blue Springs High Exhibits 1 through 8 for Agenda Items 9 & 11 into the public record on behalf School – Freshman Center” / of the applicant. 2000 & 2009 NW Ashton Exhibits: Drive (Related to Agenda 1. Staff Report with attachments Items 10, 11 & 16) 2. Application with attachments 3. Affidavit of Publications in The Examiner on August 7, 2021 & 4. 185 ft. Notification Maps 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 17 of 25 kf AGENDA ITEM 11 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners PUBLIC HEARING 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by PLANNED reference) DEVELOPMENT 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) CONCEPT PLAN / PDC- 07-21-7899 / “Blue Springs Shana Kelly, Associate Planner, Community Development, stated that before High School – Freshman the Planning Commission is a request from the applicant, Christopher Koch, Center” / 2000 & 2009 NW Hollis+Miller Architects, on behalf of the Blue Springs R-IV School District, is Ashton Drive (Related to requesting to rezone 38.38 +/- acres addressed at 2000 NW Ashton Drive from Agenda Items 9, 10 & 16) “SF-7” (Single Family District) to “SF-7/PD” (Single Family District/Planned Development) and the parcel to the north, 0.97 +/- acres, addressed at 2009 NW & Ashton Drive from “SO” (Service/Office) and “RE” (Residential Estate) to “SF- AGENDA ITEM 16 7/PD” (Single Family District/Planned Development) and approve a PD PRELIMINARY PLAT / Concept Plan for two (2) building expansions to the existing Blue Springs High PP-07-21-7898 / “Blue School. These expansions are needed to accommodate the freshman class, Springs High School – which will now be relocated to this facility. The proposed additions will total Freshman Center” / 2000 & approximately 83,000 square feet. The applicant is also requesting approval for 2009 NW Ashton Drive the Vacation of a street right-of-way for NW Ashton Drive between NW 19th (Related to Agenda Items 9, Street and NW 22nd Street. 10 & 11) Charles Belt, Blue Springs School District APPLICANT 1801 W Vesper Blue Springs, MO James David Ratley, MKC Engineering 11827 W. 112th Street, Ste. 200 Overland Park, KS Matt Keys, Hollis+Miller 1828 Walnut Street, Ste. 922 Kansas City, MO Mr. Belt stated that the project is a continuation of what was approved with the 2018 Bond and Levy transfer vote. The ultimate goal is to make both High Schools 9-12. He stated that after 20 of years of having the Freshman at a different location it is time to change and have the students together. Commissioner Craddolph questioned the overflow parking. Mr. Belt stated that he would expect to continue to have a good working relationship with the church so that they would allow the overflow parking on their property. WITNESSES None. IN FAVOR WITNESSES Matt Roberds, Resident OPPOSED 2913 NW Castle Drive Blue Springs, MO George Martin, Resident 2306 NW Kingston Court Blue Springs, MO Brett Kessinger, Facility Manager, Harvest Baptist Church 16509 E 35th Street South Independence, MO P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 18 of 25 kf  John Michael, Resident 2306 NW Yorkshire Dr. Blue Springs, MO Resident Concerns: • School District used to plow the Harvest Baptist Church so that students had a clean area to park but has stopped plowing over the years. The church now plows the lot. • Would like to hold the school accountable • Resident would like to see a better plan than the one presented • South Outer Road not equipped for extra traffic • No Bicycle access, Comprehensive Plan was quoted • No Transportation Impact Study was not done – Section 5240 of the cities Design and Construction Manual was quoted • Need more explanation on Round-a-bout • Blocking off Ashton Road • Lack of communication and concern to the surrounding neighbors • Drainage from soccer and softball fields on to the neighbors • Lighting shines on to surrounding neighbors Mr. Ratley stated that as far as drainage runoff for the pool, the amount of impervious area for that site is being reduced, than what’s currently out there now therefore we’re not impacting the downstream condition in a negative way. Mr. Ratley stated for the high school site and road improvements, there will be an increase, just because of the increase in impervious area but there is an existing underground detention facility that was installed in the parking lot as part of the previous work that was done. Due to this increase they will need to expand the underground detention facility to meet these needs. That will be part of the Final Plan for the project. Mr. Ratley stated that in regard to the vacation of Ashton, there is roundabouts that were designed at 19th and South Outer Road, and 22nd and South Outer Road that would help with the site distance issues, traffic safety, pedestrian safety. There are sidewalk connections. A Traffic Study was done in all areas. Mr. Keys stated that he was the lead architect back in 2018 with the band and gym room addition. He was also involved in the underground detention. Mr. Keys stated that the entire site drains to the underground detention basin that was installed. The drainage was a bit larger than the basin could handle, but the runoff is flowing all the way down to the southwest corner of the site by the railroad track. When the softball, band, and soccer field was installed the runoff increased. They tried to mitigate the runoff and issues that was happening because they did hear from the property owners. They increased the French drain. Mr. Keys stated that Blue Springs High School is the largest school in the state of Missouri sitting on a small lot. With no further discussion, Chairperson Sanderson closed the public hearing at 9:22 p.m. HEARING CLOSED Commissioner Mitchell Peil recommended the approval of Rezoning / RZ-07- 21-7895 / “Blue Springs High School – Freshman Center.” P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 19 of 25 kf MOTION AGENDA ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING REZONING / RZ-07-21- 7895 / “Blue Springs High School – Freshman Center” / 2000 & 2009 NW Ashton Drive (Related to Agenda Items 10, 11 & 16) Seconded by Commissioner Byron Craddolph. SECOND Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye VOTE Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND APPROVAL (8-Aye, 0-No) To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Commissioner Mitchell Peil recommended the approval of Planned Development Concept Plan / PDC-07-21-7899 / “Blue Springs High School – MOTION Freshman Center” with three (3) staff conditions. AGENDA ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN / PDC- 07-21-7899 / “Blue Springs High School – Freshman Center” / 2000 & 2009 NW Ashton Drive (Related to Agenda Items 9, 10 & 16) Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. SECOND Lynn Banks – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – No Jacob Honeycutt – Aye VOTE Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – No Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND APPROVAL (6-Aye, 2-No) To be heard by City Council, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. 1. Approval by the City Council based on the representations of any THREE (3) drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any STAFF CONDITIONS requirement or development standard contained in the UDC unless modified under the PD Concept Plan. 2. Final building elevations and landscape plan must be provided with the PD Final Plan/Site Plan Design Review. 3. All public improvements must be constructed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 20 of 25 kf  Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to approve the Preliminary Plat / PP-07-21- 7898 / “Blue Springs High School – Freshman Center” with four (4) staff MOTION conditions. AGENDA ITEM 16 PRELIMINARY PLAT / PP-07-21-7898 / “Blue Springs High School – Freshman Center” / 2000 & 2009 NW Ashton Drive (Related to Agenda Items 9, 10 & 11) Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. SECOND Lynn Banks – No Susan Stokenbury – Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye VOTE Mitchell Peil – Aye LaKeisha Veal – Absent Travis Graham – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Ashley Hose – Absent Tom Rohr - Aye Chad Sanderson, Chairperson – Aye RECOMMEND APPROVAL (7-Aye, 1-No) 1. Approval is based on the representations of the drawings presented FOUR (4) as part of this application does not waive any requirement or STAFF CONDITIONS development standard contained in the UDC unless modified under the PD Concept Plan. 2. Prior to Final Plat approval, the following must occur: a. All right-of-way and easements must be shown and dedicated as required by Public Works. 3. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the following must occur: a. The Final Plat must be approved and recorded with the County. b. A PD Final Plan/Site Plan Design Review application must be approved. 4. Prior to occupancy, all public improvements must be installed as required by Public Works. The public hearing for Agenda Item 10 was opened at 9:25 p.m. with a request for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced Exhibits 1 AGENDA ITEM 10 through 8 for Agenda Item 10 into the public record on behalf of the applicant. PUBLIC HEARING Exhibits: VACATION / VAC-07-21- 1. Staff Report with attachments 7897 / “Blue Springs High 2. Application with attachments School – Freshman Center” / 3. Affidavit of Publications in The Examiner on August 7, 2021 2000 & 2009 NW Ashton 4. 185 ft. Notification Maps Drive (Related to Agenda 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site Items 9, 11 & 16) 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by reference) 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) Shana Kelly, Associate Planner, Community Development, stated that in conjunction of the previous applications for the expansion of Blue Springs High School is the request for the Vacation of NW Ashton Drive. The vacation is necessary for the combination of the school’s main campus at 2000 NW Ashton Drive with a parcel of land to the north which is 2009 NW Ashton Drive. P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 21 of 25 kf  Ms. Kelly stated that the vacated area will be dedicated to the school district property and used for the development of a new parking lot to accommodate the incoming staff that will be relocated to this from the existing off-campus Freshman Center. When the high school was originally developed in 1968 this portion of land was included as school property. The school dedicated the land as public right-of-way. The school district now wants to incorporate the land into the high school campus for improved internal circulation. There are three roundabouts proposed for the area: • Intersection of NW 22nd Street and NW Ashton Drive • NW 22nd Street and South Outer Road • NW 19th Street and South Outer Road An emergency access easement must be delineated and dedicated on the Final Plat for emergency services to cross through the location of the vacated right- of-way to access either side of NW Ashton Drive. There are utilities that need to be protected. Charles Belt, Blue Springs School District 1801 W Vesper APPLICANT Blue Springs, MO James David Ratley, MKC Engineering 11827 W. 112th Street, Ste. 200 Overland Park, KS Matt Keys, Hollis+Miller 1828 Walnut Street, Ste. 922 Kansas City, MO Mr. Belt stated that the roundabouts would make the area safer. Mr. Belt explained how the Blue Springs High School is the largest high school in Missouri and it sits on 39 +\- acres of land, whereas Blue Springs South and other surrounding high schools sit on 50 +\- acres of land. With a school on such a small acre of land it makes the dynamics and the design a challenge for their architects, civil engineers, and school planners very difficult. Mr. Ratley, stated that a traffic study was conducted. In the study roundabouts where the best choice. The parent pick up and the bus loop will be located on the north parking lot. Students will park in the west parking lot. Commission Peil asked if bike/pedestrian access is included in the plan. Mr. Belt stated that it had not, but after hearing the request and concerns, it will be QUESTIONS added to the plan. Commission Banks asked if they had contacted Police and the Fire Dept. Mr. Ratley stated that he had met with the Fire Dept. and they have seen the most recent plan. He stated that all emergency services can get off at Ashton and 19th come through the parking lot and through the roundabout for emergency cases. None. WITNESSES IN FAVOR P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 22 of 25 kf WITNESSES Carrie Martin, Resident OPPOSED 2306 NW Kingston Court Blue Springs, MO John Michael, Resident 2306 NW Yorkshire Dr. Blue Springs, MO Matt Roberds, Resident 2913 NW Castle Drive Blue Springs, MO Resident Concerns: Tom Brockmeyer, Resident 704 NW Cambridge Ct. Blue Springs, MO George Martin, Resident 2306 NW Kingston Court Blue Springs, MO Brett Kessinger, Facility Manager, Harvest Baptist Church 16509 E 35th Street South Independence, MO Sean Ketley, Business Manager, Harvest Baptist Church 4309 SW Hickory Lane Blue Springs, MO Robert Leg, Member of Calvary Baptist Church 808 NW Hearns Ave. Blue Springs, MO • Roundabouts and inexperienced drivers • Are the Roundabouts going to be wide enough for the increase traffic? • Will the access have a gate? Will the gate be open, and what times will it be open? • Concerned that emergency access will take longer to get to them • Would like the drainage issue fixed. • Ashton cutoffs Kingsridge Subdivision • South Outer Road is dangerous With no further discussion, Chairperson Sanderson closed the public hearing at 9:22 p.m. HEARING CLOSED Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. recommended the denial of Vacation / VAC-07- 21-7897 / “Blue Springs High School – Freshman Center.” MOTION AGENDA ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING VACATION / VAC-07-21- 7897 / “Blue Springs High School – Freshman Center” / 2000 & 2009 NW Ashton P.C. Minutes – 08.23.2021 Page 23 of 25 kf