Planning Commission Agendas

City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Planning Commission MINUTES Monday, July 25, 2022 Media Link: July 25, 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, July 25, 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 Susan Stokenbury Ken Billups Jr. Bob Morton Mitchell Peil Travis Graham Adair Bright, Associate Planner Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner Chris Lievsay, Councilmember – District 2 (Mayor Pro-Tempore) James Burgess, City Engineer Michael Hunt, City Prosecutor Aliyah Kincade, Recording Secretary ABSENT Tom Rohr Chad Sanderson Jackie Sommer, City Attorney Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development 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 Bob Morton and a unanimous vote, the minutes of July 11, 2022, were approved. P.C. Minutes – 07.11.2022 Page 5 of 5 AK AGENDA ITEM 2 Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to continue Rezoning / RZ-06-22-8359, PD PUBLIC HEARING / Concept Plan / PDC-06-22-8361, and Preliminary Plat / PP-06-22-8360 / REZONING / RZ-06-22- “Proverbs Estates Villas & Townhomes” / 28901 SE Wyatt Road & 8599 SE 8359 / “Proverbs Estates Shrout Road to the Monday, August 8, 2022, Planning Commission Agenda Villas & Townhomes” / meeting. 28901 SE Wyatt Road & 8599 SE Shrout Road (This item has been requested to be continued to the August 8, 2022, Planning Commission meeting) & AGENDA ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING / PD CONCEPT PLAN/ PDC- 06-22-8361 / “Proverbs Estates Villas & Townhomes” / 28901 SE Wyatt Road & 8599 SE Shrout Road (This item has been requested to be continued to the August 8, 2022, Planning Commission meeting) & AGENDA ITEM 4 PRELIMINARY PLAT / PP-06-22-8360 / “Proverbs Estates Villas & Townhomes” / 28901 SE Wyatt Road & 8599 SE Shrout Road (This item has been requested to be continued to the August 8, 2022, Planning Commission meeting) SECOND Commissioner Susan Stokenbury seconded. VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (6-Aye, 0-No) To be continued to the Monday, August 8, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting. P.C. Minutes – 07.11.2022 Page 5 of 5 AK AGENDA ITEM 5 The public hearing for Agenda Item 5, 6, and 7 was opened at 6:34 p.m. with a PUBLIC HEARING / request for exhibits from the City Attorney. Mr. Michael Hunt introduced REZONING / RZ-06-22- Exhibits 1 through 8 for Agenda Items 5, 6, and 7 into the public record on 8354 / “Double C Industries” behalf of the applicant. / 1400 SE US 40 Highway Exhibits: Agenda Item 5 & 1. Staff Report with attachments 2. Applicant Plans with attachments AGENDA ITEM 6 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on July 9, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING / 4. 185 ft. Notification Map GENERAL 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site DEVELOPMENT PLAN / 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners GDP-06-22-8356 / “Double 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by C Industries” / 1400 SE US reference) 40 Highway 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) & Exhibits: Agenda Item 6 AGENDA ITEM 7 1. Staff Report with attachments 2. Applicant Plans with attachments PUBLIC HEARING / 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on July 9, 2022 CONDITIONAL USE 4. 185 ft. Notification Map PERMIT / CUP-06-22-8355 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site / “Double C Industries” / 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners 1400 SE US 40 Highway 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by reference) 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) Exhibits: Agenda Item 7 1. Staff Report with attachments 2. Applicant Plans with attachments 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on July 9, 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 questioned about bringing sidewalks leading to building QUESTIONS entrances up to Code. Ms. Bright stated that since no development is occurring in that area the applicant requested the sidewalks not be brought up to code. Commissioner Peil questions if the sidewalks would be brought up to Code later. P.C. Minutes – 07.11.2022 Page 5 of 5 AK  Ms. Bright deferred to the applicant. APPLICANT Kevin Sterrett, HG Consult Inc., 1411 NW Todd George Road, Lee’s Summit, MO. WITNESSES None. IN FAVOR WITNESSES None. OPPOSED DISCUSSION Commissioner Peil questions the applicant about bringing the sidewalks up to Code. Mr. Sterrett states if any interior development is done the sidewalks would be updated. He also added that they will be installing an ADA sidewalk along US 40 Highway. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:40 p.m. CLOSED MOTION REZONING / RZ-06-22- Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to approve the Rezoning / RZ-06-22-8354 8354 / “Double C Industries” / “Double C Industries” / 1400 SE US 40 Highway. / 1400 SE US 40 Highway Commissioner Ken Billups seconded. SECOND Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye VOTE Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Bob Morton. – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (6-Aye, 0-No) To be heard by City Council, August 1, 2022. MOTION GENERAL Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to approve the General Development Plan DEVELOPMENT PLAN / / GDP-06-22-8356 / “Double C Industries” / 1400 SE US 40 Highway with GDP-06-22-8356 / “Double two staff conditions. C Industries” / 1400 SE US 40 Highway P.C. Minutes – 07.11.2022 Page 5 of 5 AK SECOND Commissioner Susan Stokenbury seconded. Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye VOTE Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Bob Morton. – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (6-Aye, 0-No) To be heard by City Council, August 1, 2022. 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, unless otherwise specified by the Alternative Development Standards. 2. A Site Plan Design Review is required to review final building design, site design, and landscaping. MOTION CONDITIONAL USE Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit / PERMIT / CUP-06-22-8355 CUP-06-22-8355 / “Double C Industries” / 1400 SE US 40 Highway with two / “Double C Industries” / staff conditions. 1400 SE US 40 Highway Commissioner Travis Graham seconded. SECOND Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye VOTE Bob Morton. – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (6-Aye, 0-No) To be heard by City Council, August 1, 2022. The public hearing for Agenda Item 8 was opened at 6:43 p.m. with a request AGENDA ITEM 8 for exhibits from the City Attorney. Mr. Michael Hunt introduced Exhibits 1 PUBLIC HEARING / through 8 for Agenda Item 8 into the public record on behalf of the applicant. AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN / Exhibits: Agenda Item 6 GDP-07-22-8366 / “All 1. Staff Report with attachments About the Outdoors / 2. Applicant Plans with attachments Southeast Corner of NW 7 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on July 9, 2022 Hwy and Argo Rd 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 P.C. Minutes – 07.11.2022 Page 5 of 5 AK  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 what is being amended from the original general QUESTIONS development plan. Ms. Bright states the building orientation is changing due to topography. Commissioner Peil questions if the orientation change affects the turn radius on QUESTIONS the site. Ms. Bright defers to the applicant APPLICANT Robert Walquist, Quist Engineering, 821 NE Columbus Street, Lee’s Summit, MO. Mr. Walquist states the turn radius is 30 to 40 feet and the aisle are a minimum of 26 feet, answering Commissioner Peil’s question. Commissioner Morton questions the location of the cemetery. Mr. Walquist says the cemetery will not interfere too much with the drive aisle. He further explains that if the cemetery cannot be relocated, the buildings will be shifted accordingly. Mr. Morton questions if the cemetery is an old family plot and how many graves are there. Mr. Walquist does not know of how many graves there are. Mr. Morton wants to ensure there is no historical significance related the cemetery. WITNESSES Allison White, 2613 S Owens School Road, Independence, MO. IN FAVOR WITNESSES None. OPPOSED P.C. Minutes – 07.11.2022 Page 5 of 5 AK PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Craddolph states the public commentary portion of the Public Hearing is now closed. DISCUSSION Commissioner Peil questions to Commissioner Morton about a stronger condition for further research on the cemetery. Commissioner Morton would like to make sure there is no historical significance. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Craddolph states the public commentary portion of the Public Hearing is reopened. ADDITIONAL Lindsey Prentice, 9419 N Flora Avenue, Kansas City, MO. WITNESSES IN FAVOR Ms. Prentice states she helped the applicant research the cemetery and found out it is the Robertson family, yet no additional information could be found at this time. She also ensures the due diligence will be done with keeping or moving the cemetery. Commissioner Stokenbury questions how the previous application did not bring DISCUSSION up the topic of moving or keeping the cemetery. Ms. Bright states the cemetery is not required to be moved for the site to be developed, but that if the cemetery is to be relocated, it must be preserved in its entirety. Ms. Bright explains a condition is set to make sure the cemetery is preserved along with the wording added into the Ordinance for City Council and that with the Site Plan Design Review all proper documentation will need to be presented. Commissioner Billups states the cemetery previously was proposed to be fenced in and preserved in an area where development would not encroach. Commissioner Peil questions if an additional condition is necessary for the cemetery. Ms. Bright states the current condition pertaining to the cemetery will be added on to, so the number of conditions does not change. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:56 p.m. CLOSED MOTION Commissioner Ken Billups moved to approve the Amended General AMENDED GENERAL Development Plan / GDP-07-22-8366 / “All About the Outdoors / Southeast DEVELOPMENT PLAN / Corner of NW 7 Hwy and Argo Rd with eight staff conditions. P.C. Minutes – 07.11.2022 Page 5 of 5 AK GDP-07-22-8366 / “All About the Outdoors / Southeast Corner of NW 7 Hwy and Argo Rd SECOND Commissioner Travis Graham seconded. VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Nay Bob Morton. – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (5-Aye, 1-No) To be heard by City Council, August 1, 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 Site Plan Design Review is required to review final building design, site design, and landscaping. 3. All drive aisles, required parking stalls, and loading areas shall be surfaced with: a. Five (5) inches of concrete; or, b. Six (6) inches of asphalt; or, c. Three (3) inches of asphalt combined with eight (8) inches of aggregate base and subgrade base. 4. All Vehicle/Equipment Storage areas shall be surfaced with: d. Five (5) inches of concrete; or, e. Six (6) inches of asphalt; or, f. Three (3) inches of asphalt combined with eight (8) inches of aggregate base and subgrade base. g. Any other pavement or surface material must be structurally equivalent to the above as determined by a licensed engineer in the State of Missouri to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, but all such areas shall be dust free. 5. The exterior facades of all buildings facing NW 7 Hwy must be wrapped in wainscoting or other architectural enhancement material made of, or having the appearance of, stone or masonry. 6. The fence adjacent to NW 7 Highway must be at least 6-ft. tall and be a solid privacy fence. 7. If the existing cemetery plot cannot be relocated, it must be preserved and protected in its entirety and shall be identified in the Site Plan Design Review process. 8. An updated Stormwater Study is required prior to approval of a Final Plat due to the outdoor storage encroaching into the detention area. P.C. Minutes – 07.11.2022 Page 5 of 5 AK