Planning Commission Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · August 22, 2022
Minutes
City of Blue Springs
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Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
Planning Commission
MINUTES
Monday, August 22, 2022
Media Link: August 22, 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,
August 22, 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 Ken Billups Jr.
Tom Rohr, Vice Chair Bob Morton
Travis Graham Chad Sanderson
Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development
Cara Elbert, Assistant Director, Community Development
Adair Bright, Associate Planner
Jackie Sommer, City Attorney
Galen Ericson, Councilmember – District 1
James Burgess, City Engineer
Aliyah Kincade, Recording Secretary
ABSENT Mitchell Peil
Susan Stokenbury
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 Bob Morton a second from Commissioner Chad Sanderson
and a unanimous vote, the minutes of August 8, 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. Jackie Sommer introduced Exhibits 1
GENERAL through 9 for Agenda Items 2 and 3 into the public record on behalf of the
DEVELOPMENT PLAN / applicant.
GDP-07-22-8388 / “Flex
Spaces” / 3420 NW Duncan Agenda Item 3 was heard concurrently.
Road (Continued from the
August 8, 2022, Planning Exhibits: Agenda Item 2
Commission Meeting) 1. Staff Report with attachments
2. Applicant Plans with attachments
& 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on July 23, 2022
4. 185 ft. Notification Map
AGENDA ITEM 3 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site
PRELIMINARY PLAT / 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners
PP-07-22-8389 / “Flex 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by
Garages” / 3420 NW Duncan reference)
Road (Continued from the 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference)
August 8, 2022, Planning 9. Email exhibits received after publication of agenda
Commission Meeting)
Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning
Commission.
None.
QUESTIONS
Patrick Joyce, Anderson Engineering, 436 NE Brockton Drive, Lee’s Summit,
APPLICANT MO.
Matt Hendrickson, 1507 NE Wall Street, Lee’s Summit, MO.
Commissioner Craddolph questions how the applicant differ from the other
businesses.
Mr. Hendrickson states the space offers a month-to-month option and the
aesthetics of the building.
WITNESSES John Town, 3424 NW Duncan Road, Blue Springs, MO.
IN FAVOR
Mr. Town is neutral for the project and expresses concerns about water drainage
and property line definition.
WITNESSES None.
OPPOSED
Chairperson Craddolph states the public commentary portion of the Public
PUBLIC COMMENT Hearing is now closed.
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DISCUSSION Mr. Joyce responds to Mr. John’s concerns.
PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:48 p.m.
CLOSED
MOTION
GENERAL
Commissioner Chad Sanderson moved to approve the General Development
DEVELOPMENT PLAN /
Plan / GDC-07-22-8388 / “Flex Spaces” / 3420 NW Duncan Road with three
GDP-07-22-8388 / “Flex
conditions.
Spaces” / 3420 NW Duncan
Road
Commissioner Chad Sanderson seconded.
SECOND
Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye
VOTE
Tom Rohr - Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Chad Sanderson – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
(6-Aye, 0-No)
To be heard by City Council, Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
1. Approval by the City Council based on the representations of any
STAFF CONDITIONS drawings presented as part of this application does not waive any
requirement or development standard contained in the UDC unless
modified under the General Development Plan, which include:
a. Exceed the maximum number of parking allowed for
“Storage – Residential Warehouse” from 8.75 spaces to 30
spaces.
2. A 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.
MOTION
PRELIMINARY PLAT / Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. moved to approve Preliminary Plat / PP-07-22-
PP-07-22-8389 / “Flex 8389 / “Flex Garages” / 3420 NW Duncan Road with six staff conditions.
Garages” / 3420 NW Duncan
Road
SECOND Commissioner Chad Sanderson seconded.
VOTE
Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye
Tom Rohr - Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Chad Sanderson – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
APPROVED
(6-Aye, 0-No)
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STAFF CONDITIONS
1. Approval by the Planning Commission 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 otherwise approved through the General Development Plan.
2. Approval of this Preliminary Plat is rescinded if the General
Development Plan (GDP-07-22-8388) request is denied by City
Council.
3. The required 8-ft. ADA compliant multi-use trail along NW Duncan
Road shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
4. Easements shall be delineated, labeled, and dedicated for all storm
detention and storm water quality best management practices on the
Final Plat.
5. 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.
6. A Final Plat must be approved and recorded prior to the issuance of
any building permits within the development.
AGENDA ITEM 4
MASTER / Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning
ALTERNATIVE SIGN Commission.
PLAN / ASP-07-22-8403 /
“Munsterman Auto Group” /
609 SW 7 Highway
QUESTIONS None.
APPLICANT Lee Mendenhall, Kansas City Sign Company, 6204 S National, Parkville, MO.
DISCUSSION None.
MOTION
MASTER / Tom Rohr motions to approve Master / Alternation Sign Plan / ASP-07-22-8403
ALTERNATIVE SIGN / “Munsterman Auto Group / 609 SW 7 Highway with three staff conditions.
PLAN / ASP-07-22-8403 /
“Munsterman Auto Group” /
609 SW 7 Highway
SECOND Commissioner Graham seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye
Tom Rohr - Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Chad Sanderson – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
APPROVED
(6-Aye, 0-No)
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