Planning Commission Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · June 13, 2022
Minutes
City of Blue Springs
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Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
Planning Commission
MINUTES
Monday, June 13, 2022
Media Link: June 13, 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, June
13, 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 Byron Craddolph, Chairperson LaKeisha Veal
Tom Rohr, Vice Chair Susan Stokenbury
Travis Graham Ken Billups Jr.
Mitchell Peil Bob Morton
Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development
Adair Bright, Associate Planner
Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner
Chris Lievsay, Councilmember – District 2 (Mayor Pro-Tempore)
James Burgess, City Engineer
Jackie Sommer, City Attorney
Aliyah Kincade, Recording Secretary
ABSENT Chad Sanderson
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Byron Craddolph called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a
request that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA Chairperson Craddolph requested action on the Consent Agenda with a motion
APPROVAL by Commissioner Mitchell Peil, a second from Commissioner Susan
Stonkenbury, and a unanimous vote, the minutes of May 23, 2022, were
approved.
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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
REZONING / RZ-05-22- through 8 for Agenda Item 2 into the public record on behalf of the applicant.
8271 / “Flanders Asset
Management” / 9304 S M 7 Exhibits: Agenda Item 2
Hwy. 1. Staff Report with attachments
2. Applicant Plans with attachments
3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on May 28, 2022
4. 185 ft. Notification Map
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)
Mike Mallon, Director, presented the request to the Planning Commission.
QUESTIONS None.
APPLICANT
Did not wish to speak.
WITNESSES None.
IN FAVOR
None.
WITNESSES
OPPOSED
PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Craddolph states the public commentary portion of the Public
Hearing is now closed.
None.
DISCUSSION
The Public Hearing closed at 6:38 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSED
MOTION Commissioner LaKeisha Veal moved to approve the Rezoning / RZ-05-22-8271 / “Flanders
REZONING / RZ-05-22-
8271 / “Flanders Asset Asset Management” / 9304 S M 7 Hwy.
Management” / 9304 S M 7
Hwy.
Commissioner Peil seconded.
SECOND
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VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
LaKeisha Veal – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye
Mitchell Peil – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
(8-Aye, 0-No)
To be heard by City Council, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
AGENDA ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING / The public hearing for Agenda Item 3 and 4 was opened at 6:39 p.m. with a
PLANNED UNIT request for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced
DEVELOPMENT Exhibits 1 through 8 for Agenda Item 3 and 4 into the public record on behalf
CONCEPT PLAN / PUDC- of the applicant.
05-22-8294 / “Oaks at
Woods Chapel Retail” / 1205 Exhibits: Agenda Item 3
NW Woods Chapel Rd 1. Staff Report with attachments
2. Applicant Plans with attachments
& 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on May 28, 2022
4. 185 ft. Notification Map
AGENDA ITEM 4 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site
PUBLIC HEARING / 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners
VACATION / VAC-05-22- 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by
8295 / “Oaks at Woods reference)
Chapel Retail” / 1205 NW 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference)
Woods Chapel Rd.
Exhibits: Agenda Item 4
1. Staff Report with attachments
2. Applicant Plans with attachments
3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on May 28, 2022
4. 185 ft. Notification Map
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, presented the request to the Planning
Commission.
Commissioner Peil questions the location of the fast-food restaurant.
QUESTIONS
Ms. Bright states the northern tenant space with the drive-thru wrapping around
the building.
Commissioner Peil further questions what sewer system the building will be
using due to the proposed vacation.
Ms. Bright defers to Public Works.
Jim Burgess, City Engineer, states they will be using the existing sewer on the
south side of the site.
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APPLICANT Jacob Hodson, Olsson, 1301 Burlington St, North Kansas City, MO 64116.
WITNESSES None.
IN FAVOR
WITNESSES None.
OPPOSED
PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Craddolph states the public commentary portion of the Public
Hearing is now closed.
DISCUSSION None.
PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:48 p.m.
CLOSED
MOTION
PLANNED UNIT Commissioner Peil moved to approve the PUD Concept Plan / PUDC-05-22-
DEVELOPMENT 8294 / “Oaks at Woods Chapel Retail” / 1205 NW Woods Chapel Rd. with four
CONCEPT PLAN / PUDC- conditions.
05-22-8294 / “Oaks at
Woods Chapel Retail” / 1205
NW Woods Chapel Rd
SECOND Commissioner Veal seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
LaKeisha Veal – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye
Mitchell Peil – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
(8-Aye, 0-No)
To be heard by City Council, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Approval by the City Council 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.
2. A PUD Final Plan/Site Plan Design Review is required to review final
building and site design, amenities, landscaping, and signage.
3. Final building and site design must meet Non-Residential Design
Standards per UDC 407.090.
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4. The applicant must provide proof of a shared access agreement with
CVS in order to develop the two southern access points prior to the
approval of a PUD Final Plan / Site Plan Design Review.
MOTION
VACATION / VAC-05-22- Commissioner LaKeisha Veal moved to approve the Vacation / VAC-05-22-
8295 / “Oaks at Woods 8295 / “Oaks at Woods Chapel Retail” / 1205 NW Woods Chapel Rd with two
Chapel Retail” / 1205 NW conditions.
Woods Chapel Rd.
SECOND Commissioner Stokenbury seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
LaKeisha Veal – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye
Mitchell Peil – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
(8-Aye, 0-No)
To be heard by City Council, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Approval by the City Council 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.
2. The vacation document(s) shall be recorded at the county prior to
approval of a building permit.
AGENDA ITEM 5 The public hearing for Agenda Item 5 was opened at 6:50 p.m. with a request
PUBLIC HEARING / PD for exhibits from the City Attorney. Ms. Jackie Sommer introduced Exhibits 1
CONCEPT PLAN through 8 for Agenda Item 5 into the public record on behalf of the applicant.
AMENDMENT / PDC-05-
22-8292 / “Hoot Owl Ridge” Exhibits: Agenda Item 5
1. Staff Report with attachments
2. Applicant Plans with attachments
3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on May 28, 2022
4. 185 ft. Notification Map
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)
Mike Mallon, Director, presented the request to the Planning Commission.
QUESTIONS Commissioner Peil questions if these lots have been modified two or three times
previously through the original plan.
Mr. Mallon states yes, a few lots were modified previously.
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APPLICANT Justin Larkin, 805 W Main Street, Blue Springs, MO.
Mr. Larkin has had builders request to adjust the proposed lots to allow for
larger homes. The home sizes have increased from the original builds and the
builders would like to continue with the larger model homes.
WITNESSES None.
IN FAVOR
WITNESSES None.
OPPOSED
PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Craddolph states the public commentary portion of the Public
Hearing is now closed.
DISCUSSION None.
PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 7:02 p.m.
CLOSED
MOTION Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. moved to approve the PD Concept Plan / PDC-
PD CONCEPT PLAN / 05-22-8292 / “Hoot Owl Ridge” with one condition.
PDC-05-22-8292 / “Hoot
Owl Ridge”
SECOND Commissioner Stokenbury seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
LaKeisha Veal – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye
Mitchell Peil – Nay Travis Graham – Aye
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
(7-Aye, 1-No)
To be heard by City Council, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Approval by the City Council 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 previously approved Concept Plan.
a. All previously approved conditions are still valid and active.
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AGENDA ITEM 6
PLANNED UNIT Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning
DEVELOPMENT FINAL Commission.
PLAN / SITE PLAN
DESIGN REVIEW /
PUDS-05-22-8285 /
“Chipotle Mexican Grill” /
802 SW Eastbound US 40
Hwy. # B
QUESTIONS Commissioner Peil asks for clarification on digital pick-up.
Mr. Magee defers to the applicant.
Commissioner Peil questions about the “Chipotlane” drive-thru stacking and
how it will work with digital ordering.
APPLICANT Rudy Prins, 5327 Nall Avenue, Roeland Park, KS.
Mr. Prins states customers will order via the app or online and the drive-up lane
is not meant for people to order in the lane.
Commissioner Peil questions if the drive-thru lane is monitored by people
outside.
Mr. Prins states no one is outside monitoring the lane, but they do have cameras
outside to help with monitoring.
DISCUSSION None.
MOTION Commissioner Travis Graham moved to approve the Planned Unit
PLANNED UNIT Development Final Plan / Site Plan Design Review / PUDS-05-22-8285 /
DEVELOPMENT FINAL “Chipotle Mexican Grill” / 802 SW Eastbound US 40 Hwy. # B with six staff
PLAN / SITE PLAN conditions
DESIGN REVIEW /
PUDS-05-22-8285 /
“Chipotle Mexican Grill” /
802 SW Eastbound US 40
Hwy. # B
SECOND Commissioner Tom Rohr seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
LaKeisha Veal – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye
Mitchell Peil – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
APPROVED
(8-Aye, 0-No)
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