Planning Commission Agendas

City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Planning Commission MINUTES Monday, February 14, 2022 Media Link: February 14, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Blue Springs was held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022, 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 Lynn Banks Mitchell Peil Susan Stokenbury Ken Billups Jr. Chad Sanderson, Chairperson Byron Craddolph Jacob Honeycutt Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development Matt Wright, Assistant Director, Community Development Shana Kelly, Associate Planner Adair Bright, Associate Planner Adam Hilgedick, Assistant Director, Public Works Jackie Sommer, City Attorney Kent Edmondson, Councilmember – District 2 (Mayor Pro-Tem) Aliyah Kincade, Recording Secretary Jim Leacock, Public Stenographer Tom Rohr ABSENT Travis Graham LaKeisha Veal Chairperson Chad Sanderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a CALL TO ORDER request that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 1 of 12 AK CONSENT AGENDA Chairperson Sanderson requested action on the Consent Agenda with a motion APPROVAL by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt, a second from Commissioner Byron Craddolph, and a unanimous vote, the minutes of January 24, 2022. AGENDA ITEM 2 The public hearing for Agenda Item 2 was opened at 6:32 p.m. with a request PUBLIC HEARING / for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced Exhibits 1 UNIFIED through 8 for Agenda Item 2 into the public record on behalf of the applicant. DEVELOPMENT CODE Exhibits: TEXT 1. Staff Report with attachments AMENDMENT / UDCT- 2. Applicant Plans with attachments 01-22-8120 / “Solar Energy 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on January 29, 2022 Systems” 4. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by reference) 5. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) Matt Wright, Assistant Director, Community Development, presented the request to the Planning Commission. QUESTIONS None. WITNESSES None. IN FAVOR WITNESSES None, OPPOSED DISCUSSION Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. expresses his joy for Staff and City Council bringing this request forward. Commissioner Billups states since 2019 he felt this prohibition created an unfair advantage depending on what side of the street you live on. Commissioner Billups does not like residents having a disadvantage because what side of the street they live on and will be voting in favor of the request. Commissioner Byron Craddolph agrees with Commissioner Billups sentiments. Commissioner Lynn Banks agrees with her fellow Commissioners and is glad to see this request come forward. HEARING CLOSED The public hearing was closed at 6:37 p.m. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 2 of 12 AK MOTION Commissioner Billups moved to approve the Unified Development Code Text UNIFIED Amendment / UDCT-01-22-8120 / “Solar Energy Systems” DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT / UDCT- 01-22-8120 / “Solar Energy Systems “ SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Craddolph. VOTE Lynn Banks – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Nay Byron Craddolph – Aye Susan Stokenbury - Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (6-Aye, 1-No) To be heard by City Council, Tuesday, February 22, 2022. AGENDA ITEM 3 The public hearing for Agenda Item 4 was opened at 6:38 p.m. with a request PUBLIC HEARING / for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced Exhibits 1 SITE PLAN DESIGN through 8 for Agenda Item 5 into the public record on behalf of the applicant. REVIEW Exhibits: (ALTERNATIVE 1. Staff Report with attachments DEVELOPMENT 2. Applicant Plans with attachments STANDARDS) / SPDR-01- 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on January 29, 2022 22-8114 / “McCarthy Blue 4. 185 ft. Notification Map Springs Hyundai” / 3000 NW 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site South Outer Road 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) AGENDA ITEM 4 MASTER/ ALTERNATIVE SIGN Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning PLAN / ASP- 01-22-8115 Commission. / “McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai” / 3000 NW South Outer Road QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Chris Martin, Piper-Wind Architects, 2121 Central S., Kansas City, Missouri. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 3 of 12 AK WITNESSES None. IN FAVOR WITNESSES None. OPPOSED DISCUSSION Commissioner Byron Craddolph states the addition is beneficial aesthetically to the business and new developments that are occurring. HEARING CLOSED The public hearing was closed at 6:43 p.m. MOTION Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. moved to approve the Site Plan Design Review SITE PLAN DESIGN with Alternative Development Standards / SPDR-01-22-8114 / “McCarthy REVIEW Blue Springs Hyundai” / 3000 NW South Outer Road with three staff (ALTERNATIVE conditions. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) / SPDR-01- 22-8114 / “McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai” / 3000 NW South Outer Road SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. VOTE Lynn Banks – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Susan Stokenbury - Aye APPROVED (7-Aye, 0-No) 1. Approval based on the representations of any drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any requirements or development STAFF CONDITIONS standard contained in the UDC except for the following Alternative Development Standard: a. Reduction in the vehicle display setback from 25-ft. to 2.41-ft. for the western display and 2.60-ft. for the eastern display adjacent to NW South Outer Road. 2. The vehicle displays must remain at grade. No raised platforms or podiums are allowed. 3. Prior to occupancy, all sidewalk sections must be brought into ADA compliance as required by public works. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 4 of 12 AK  Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. moved to approve the Master / Alternative Sign MOTION Plan / ASP-01-22-8115 / “McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai” / 3000 NW South MASTER/ Outer Road with two staff conditions. ALTERNATIVE SIGN PLAN / ASP- 01-22-8115 / “McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai” / 3000 NW South Outer Road Seconded by Commissioner Susan Stokenbury. SECOND Lynn Banks – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye VOTE Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Nay Byron Craddolph – Aye Susan Stokenbury - Aye APPROVED (6-Aye, 1-No) 1. Prior to the installation of the proposed signage, administrative sign STAFF CONDITIONS permit approval must be obtained for each sign. 2. Only the top two panels of the pylon sign are allowed to contain signage as shown in the plans provided. AGENDA ITEM 5 Shana Kelly, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning SITE PLAN DESIGN Commission. REVIEW / SPDR-11-21- 8044 / “Con Carpet East” / 350 & 400 NW R D Mize Road & AGENDA ITEM 6 FINAL PLAT / PF-11-21- 8043 / “Con Carpet East” / 350 & 400 NW R D Mize Road P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 5 of 12 AK QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Tim Owens, Con Carpet, 700 NW 7 Highway, Blue Springs, Missouri. DISCUSSION None. MOTION SITE PLAN DESIGN Commissioner Lynn Banks. moved to approve the Site Plan Design Review / REVIEW / SPDR-11-21- SPDR-11-21-8044 / Con Carpet East” / 350 & 400 NW R D Mize Road with 8044 / “Con Carpet East” / two staff conditions. 350 & 400 NW R D Mize Road SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. VOTE Lynn Banks – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Susan Stokenbury - Aye APPROVED (7-Aye, 0-No) 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 unless previously modified by the General Development Plan. 2. Construction of required public improvements shall be approved and accepted by Public Works prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. MOTION FINAL PLAT / PF-11-21- Commissioner Lynn Banks moved to approve the Final Plat / PF-11-21-8043 8043 / “Con Carpet East” / / Con Carpet East” / 350 & 400 NW R D Mize Road with four staff conditions. 350 & 400 NW R D Mize Road SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 6 of 12 AK VOTE Lynn Banks – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Susan Stokenbury - Aye RECCOMENDED APPROVAL (7-Aye, 0-No) To be heard by City Council, Tuesday, February 22, 2022. 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. 2. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the Final Plat must be approved and recorded with the County. 3. Prior to occupancy, all public improvements must be installed as required by Public Works and/or MoDOT. 4. A traffic memo is required assessing the proposed access points onto R.D. Mize Road and anticipated trip generations for this use prior to approval of Final Plat. AGENDA ITEM 7 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINAL Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning PLAN / SITE PLAN Commission. DESIGN REVIEW / PDFS- 01-22-8132 / “Blue Springs High School & Freshman Center” / 2000 NW Ashton Dr., 2009 NW Ashton Dr., & 2101 NW Vesper St. & AGENDA ITEM 8 FINAL PLAT / PF-01-22- 8116 / “Blue Springs High School & Freshman Center” / 2000 NW Ashton Dr., 2009 NW Ashton Dr., & 2101 NW Vesper St. QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Christopher Koch, Hollis + Miller Architects, 1828 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Koch thanks the City Council and community for the support on this project. Mr. Koch states he and his team are proud of the work they do and the P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 7 of 12 AK  school district they represent. This project has been two years in the making and is coming to an end. DISCUSSION Commissioner Lynn Banks questions the bridge, curbing and sidewalk that residents previously brought to the Commissions’ attention as a concern. Mr. Koch states in December at the City Council meeting the concerns for sidewalks along 22nd Street were brought to their attention. Mr. Koch states the work is outside of their project scope, but Public Works would be looking into that project. Commissioner Banks looks to Adam Hilgedick, Assistant Director, Public Works, for guidance. Adam Hilgedick, Assistant Director, Public Works, states the sidewalk project for 22nd Street has been identified as a capital improvement project. Public Works is actively looking at the project and assessing budget and putting together for the capital improvements. Mr. Koch states they have no objection to the parking lot setback deviation. Commissioner Billups reminds his fellow Commissioners that they are looking at the school district property and whether it follows the original plans. This is not a “do we like it or not”, we do have that power on other things, yet this is not one of them. Please keep these thoughts in your mind. Commissioner Mitchell Peil states although he will be voting in favor of the project, he feels the road project is an ill use of taxpayer dollars. MOTION PLANNED Commissioner Billups moved to approve the Planned Development Final Plan DEVELOPMENT FINAL / Site Plan Design Review / PDFS-01-22-8132/ “Blue Springs High School & PLAN / SITE PLAN Freshman Center” / 2000 NW Ashton Dr., 2009 NW Ashton Dr., & 2101 NW DESIGN REVIEW / PDFS- Vesper St with the original three staff conditions and the fourth condition added 01-22-8132 / “Blue Springs tonight. High School & Freshman Center” / 2000 NW Ashton Dr., 2009 NW Ashton Dr., & 2101 NW Vesper St. SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Craddolph. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 8 of 12 AK VOTE Lynn Banks – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Nay Mitchell Peil – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Susan Stokenbury - Aye APPROVED (6-Aye, 1-No) 1. Approval is based on the representations of any drawings presented as STAFF CONDITIONS part of this application does not waive any requirement or development standard contained in the UDC, except the following requirements are modified as permitted by UDC Section 403.040, Planned Developments: a. Reduce the minimum parking space and drive aisle width requirement to 9-ft. by 18-ft. for the stall size and 24-ft. for the drive aisles. b. Reduce the rear parking lot setback for the north parking lot (north of NW Ashton Dr.) from 10-ft. to 0-ft. to accommodate shared access and parking with Calvary Baptist Church. 2. All public improvements must be constructed, and stormwater certification letters received prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 3. All required site improvements, including parking and landscaping, must be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. ** The proposed parking lot at 2000 NW Ashton Dr., at the northeast corner of NW Ashton Dr. and NW 22nd St., must retain the previously approved 7-ft. park lot setback (VAR-01-19-7662) along NW Ashton Dr. The corrected site plan shall be submitted and approved with the building permit. ** A condition of approval for Blue Springs High School Planned Development Final Plan / Site Plan Design Review (PDFS-01-22-8132) was not included in the staff report submitted with the February 14, 2022, Planning Commission agenda packet. Commissioner Billups moved to approve the Final Plat / PF-01-22-8116 / “Blue MOTION Springs High School & Freshman Center” / 2000 NW Ashton Dr., 2009 NW FINAL PLAT / PF-01-22- Ashton Dr., & 2101 NW Vesper St with three staff conditions. 8116 / “Blue Springs High School & Freshman Center” / 2000 NW Ashton Dr., 2009 NW Ashton Dr., & 2101 NW Vesper St. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 9 of 12 AK SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Susan Stokenbury. Lynn Banks – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye VOTE Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Nay Mitchell Peil – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Susan Stokenbury - Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (6-Aye, 1-No) To be heard by City Council, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Approval is 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 unless previously modified under the approved PD Concept Plan. 2. Prior to building permit issuance, the Final Plat must be approved and recorded with Jackson County. 3. Prior to occupancy of the lot, the following must be completed: a. All public improvements as required by Public Works; and b. All required development standards, including street trees and site landscaping as approved by the PD Final Plan. QUESTION Commissioner Peil asks Chairperson Chad Sanderson for clarification on the conditions. AGENDA ITEM 9 SITE PLAN DESIGN Shana Kelly, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning REVIW / SPDR-01-22-8111 Commission. / “Dollar General” / 26701 E Colbern Road & AGENDA ITEM 10 FINAL PLAT / PF-01-22- 8112/ “Dollar General” / 26701 E Colbern Road QUESTIONS None. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 10 of 12 AK APPLICANT Chris Crowder, Kaw Valley Engineering, 1502 Birch Drive, Greenwood, Missouri. DISCUSSION None. MOTION Commissioner Peil moved to approve the Site Plan Design Review / SPDR-01- SITE PLAN DESIGN 22-8111 / “Dollar General” / 26701 E Colbern Road with two staff conditions. REVIEW / SPDR-01-22- 8111 / “Dollar General” / 26701 E Colbern Road SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. Lynn Banks – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye VOTE Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Byron Craddolph – Aye Susan Stokenbury - Aye APPROVED (7-Aye, 0-No) 1. Approval is based on the representations of the drawings presented STAFF CONDITIONS as part of this application does not waive any requirement or development standard contained in the UDC. 2. Prior to occupancy, a five foot (5’) wide ADA-compliant sidewalk along SW 7 Highway and E Colbern Road must be installed as required by Public Works and MoDOT. MOTION Commissioner Peil moved to approve the Final Plat / PF-01-22-8112 / “Dollar FINAL PLAT / PF-01-22- General” / 26701 E Colbern Road with three staff conditions. 8112/ “Dollar General” / 26701 E Colbern Road SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. P.C. Minutes – 2.14.2022 Page 11 of 12 AK