Planning Commission Agendas

City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Planning Commission MINUTES Monday, May 9, 2022 Media Link: May 9, 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, April 11, 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 Chad Sanderson, Chairperson Tom Rohr Travis Graham Ken Billups Jr. Mitchell Peil Byron Craddolph LaKeisha Veal Jacob Honeycutt Susan Stokenbury Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development Adair Bright, Associate Planner Chris Lievsay, Councilmember – District 2 (Mayor Pro-Tempore) Adam Hilgedick, Assistant Director, Public Works James Burgess, City Engineer Jackie Sommer, City Attorney Aliyah Kincade, Recording Secretary None ABSENT 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 Jacob Honeycutt, a second from Commissioner Tom Rohr, and a unanimous vote, the minutes of April 25, 2022. P.C. Minutes – 5.9.2022 Page 1 of 7 AK AGENDA ITEM 2 Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development presented the request to the SITE PLAN DESIGN Planning Commission. REVIEW / SPDR-04-22- 8235 / “Blue Springs Aquatic Center” / 305 & 425 NE Mock Ave. & AGENDA ITEM 3 FINAL PLAT / PF-04-22- 8236 / “Blue Springs Aquatic Center” / 305 & 425 NE Mock Ave QUESTIONS Commissioner Byron Craddolph questions if special bus lanes are present to accommodate special events and to avoid dysfunction. Mr. Mallon states that the site plan drawing appears to have a specific drop off lane in the middle of the property, just south of the existing building entrance. The entrance will be completely reconfigured. Commissioner Mitchell Peil questions about a photometric plan in reference to light spill over to the adjacent property. Mr. Mallon shows the photometric plan drawing and states the spill over follows Code, denoted in foot candles. Mr. Mallon presents building elevations to the Commission. APPLICANT Present, no comment. DISCUSSION None. MOTION Commissioner Peil moved to approve the Site Plan Design Review / SPDR-04- SITE PLAN DESIGN 22-8235 / “Blue Springs Aquatic Center” / 305 & 425 NE Mock Ave. with one REVIEW / SPDR-04-22- staff condition. 8235 / “Blue Springs Aquatic Center” / 305 & 425 NE Mock Ave. SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. P.C. Minutes – 5.9.2022 Page 2 of 7 AK VOTE Byron Craddolph – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye LaKeisha Veal - Aye Travis Graham – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Tom Rohr – Aye APPROVED (9-Aye, 0-No) 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, except for the following minor modifications as noted in the General Development Plan: a. Reduce the internal sidewalk widths from 8-ft. to 6-ft. for sidewalks with vehicle overhangs. b. Reduce the south drive aisle from 26-ft. to 24-ft. to preserve existing mature trees adjacent to NE Mock Avenue. MOTION FINAL PLAT / PF-04-22- Commissioner Peil moved to approve the Final Plat / PF-04-22-8236 / “Blue 8236 / “Blue Springs Aquatic Springs Aquatic Center” / 305 & 425 NE Mock Ave. with three staff conditions. Center” / 305 & 425 NE Mock Ave SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Jacob Honeycutt. VOTE Byron Craddolph – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye LaKeisha Veal - Aye Travis Graham – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Tom Rohr – Aye RECOMMENED APPROVAL (9-Aye, 0-No) To be heard by City Council, Monday, May 16, 2022. 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, except for the minor modifications as noted in the General Development Plan. 2. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the Final Plat must be recorded with Jackson County. 3. Prior to Building Occupancy, the following must occur: a. Roadway improvements shall be completed and accepted by Public Works. P.C. Minutes – 5.9.2022 Page 3 of 7 AK  b. Sidewalk improvements along NE Mock Avenue must be completed. AGENDA ITEM 4 ALTERNATIVE / Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning MASTER SIGN PLAN / Commission. ASP-04-22-8232 / “PepsiCo Distribution Center” / 1050 NE 27th Street QUESTIONS Commissioner Peil questions about the NE 27th Street extension and removal of the “no truck signs”. Ms. Bright defers to Public Works. Adam Hilgedick, Assistant Director, Public Works states that NE 27th Street is completed. Ms. Bright explains the “no truck signs” will be removed when NE 27th Street is developed further in the future and/or development to the west occurs. Mr. Mallon states the applicant has asked for these “no truck signs” to help make drivers aware to not go past the southern entrance. Also, he stated that when NE 27th Street gets extended, the City envisions it going North to meet Duncan Road, which would be well in the future. APPLICANT Present, no comment. DISCUSSION None. MOTION Commissioner LaKeisha Veal moved to approve the Alternative / Master Sign ALTERNATIVE / Plan / ASP-04-22-8232 / “PepsiCo Distribution Center” / 1050 NE 27th Street MASTER SIGN PLAN / with two staff conditions. ASP-04-22-8232 / “PepsiCo Distribution Center” / 1050 NE 27th Street SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Susan Stokenbury. VOTE Byron Craddolph – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye LaKeisha Veal - Aye Travis Graham – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Tom Rohr – Aye APPROVED (9-Aye, 0-No) P.C. Minutes – 5.9.2022 Page 4 of 7 AK STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Prior to installation of the proposed signage, administrative sign permit approval must be obtained for each sign. 2. All vehicle entrance signs containing the phrase “No Trucks Allowed” can remain until the extension of NE 27th Street and/or further development to the west occurs. AGENDA ITEM 5 ALTERNATIVE / Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning MASTER SIGN PLAN / Commission. ASP-22-8234 / “Tacos 4 Life” / 1105 NW 7 Highway QUESTIONS Commissioner Peil questions if the sign is double sided. Ms. Bright said yes, the sign will have two sides. APPLICANT Present, no comment. DISCUSSION None. MOTION Commissioner LaKeisha Veal moved to approve the Alternative / Master Sign ALTERNATIVE / Plan / ASP-04-22-8234 / “Tacos 4 Life” / 1105 NW 7 Highway with two staff MASTER SIGN PLAN / conditions. ASP-04-22-8234 / “Tacos 4 Life” / 1105 NW 7 Highway SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Tom Rohr. Byron Craddolph – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye VOTE Mitchell Peil – Nay Susan Stokenbury – Aye LaKeisha Veal - Aye Travis Graham – Aye Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye Tom Rohr – Aye APPROVED (8-Aye, 1-No) STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Prior to installation of the proposed signage, administrative sign permit approval and administrative building permit approval must be obtained for the sign. a. A sign permit will not be issued until the existing pole is removed. 2. Any landscaping removed for the installation of the pole base must be relocated elsewhere on the site. P.C. Minutes – 5.9.2022 Page 5 of 7 AK AGENDA ITEM 5 Mr. Mallon reminds the Commission of the new rules and procedures as well ELECTION OF as attendance policy. OFFICERS Planning Commission Chair Planning Commission Secretary (Vice Chair) NOMINATION Chairperson Chad Sanderson asks for a nomination for Planning Commission FOR PLANNING Chair for 2022. COMISSIONER CHAIR 2022. Commissioner Peil nominates Commissioner Chad Sanderson, but he is limited to two consecutive terms per City Attorney, Jackie Somers. Commissioner Peil nominates Commissioner Byron Craddolph. Commissioner Honeycutt nominates Commissioner Travis Graham. Commissioner Travis Graham defers to Commissioner Craddolph. VOTE Byron Craddolph – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye TO ELECT Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye COMMISSIONER LaKeisha Veal - Aye Travis Graham – Aye CRADDOLPH AS Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye PLANNING Tom Rohr – Aye COMMISSION CHAIR APPROVED 2022 (9-Aye, 0-No) Commissioner Craddolph elected as Planning Commissioner Chair for 2022. NOMINATION Commissioner Peil nominates Commissioner Tom Rohr. FOR PLANNING COMISSIONER SECRETARY (VICE CHAIR) 2022. VOTE Byron Craddolph – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye TO ELECT Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye COMMISSIONER ROHR LaKeisha Veal - Aye Travis Graham – Aye AS PLANNING Jacob Honeycutt – Aye Chad Sanderson, Chair – Aye COMMISSION VICE Tom Rohr – Aye CHAIR 2022 APPROVED (9-Aye, 0-No) Commissioner Rohr elected as Planning Commissioner Secretary (Vice Chair) for 2022. P.C. Minutes – 5.9.2022 Page 6 of 7 AK