Planning Commission Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · November 14, 2022
Minutes
City of Blue Springs
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Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
Planning Commission
MINUTES
Monday, November 14, 2022
Media Link: November 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,
November 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 Byron Craddolph, Chairperson Mitchell Peil
Tom Rohr, Vice Chair Susan Stokenbury
Bob Morton Ken Billups Jr.
STAFF PRESENT Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development
Cara Elbert, Assistant Director, Community Development
Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner
Shana Kelly, Associate Planner
Sarah Carnes, City Attorney
Chris Lievsay, Councilmember, District 2, Mayor Pro Tempore
ABSENT Travis Graham
Chad Sanderson
Aliyah Kincade, Recording Secretary
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 Byron Craddolph requested action on the Consent Agenda with a
APPROVAL motion by Commissioner Mitchell Peil a second from Commissioner Susan
Stokenbury and a unanimous vote, the minutes of October 24, 2022, were
approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2 /
PUBLIC HEARING / The public hearing for Agenda Item 2 was opened at 6:32 p.m. with a request
CONDITIONAL USE for exhibits from the City Attorney, Sarah Carnes introduced Exhibits 1 through
PERMIT W/ 8 into the public record on behalf of the applicant.
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ALTERNATIVE
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS / CUP-10-
22-8502 / “Gerber – Blue Exhibits:
Springs” / 1550 SE US 40 1. Staff Report with attachments
Highway 2. Applicant Plans with attachments
3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on October 29, 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)
Shana Kelly, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning
Commission.
Commissioner Peil questions about the operating hours. Ms. Kelly defers to the
QUESTIONS applicant.
APPLICANT Doug Hedrick, 8832 Fairway Street, Leawood, KS, 66206.
WITNESSES None.
IN FAVOR
WITNESSES None.
OPPOSED
PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Craddolph states the public commentary portion of the Public
Hearing is now closed.
DISCUSSION Cara Elbert, Assistant Director, Community Development, states to
Commissioner Peil some of his questions will be addressed at the Site Plan
Design Review application.
PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:42 p.m.
CLOSED
MOTION
PUBLIC HEARING /
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT W/ Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to approve Conditional Use Permit with
ALTERNATIVE Alternative Development Standards / CUP-10-22-8505 / “Gerber – Blue
DEVELOPMENT Springs” / 1550 SE US 40 Highway with three staff conditions.
STANDARDS / CUP-10-
22-8502 / “Gerber – Blue
Springs” / 1550 SE US 40
Highway
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SECOND Commissioner Susan Stokenbury seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chairperson – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Tom Rohr, Vice Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
Susan Stokenbury – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye
RECCOMENDED APPROVAL
(6-Aye, 0-No)
To be heard by City Council, Monday, November 21, 2022.
STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Approval 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 otherwise
specified by the Alternative Development Standards.
2. The Conditional Use Permit allows the “Vehicle Repair, General”
use in a “LI/ADP-O” (Light Industrial/Adams Dairy Parkway
Overlay) zoning district at 1550 SE US 40 Hwy.
3. The existing thirty-foot (30’) Cross-Access Easement will need to be
Vacated prior to Building Permit being issued. The Vacation is a
separate application and process
4. The Site Plan Design Review must be approved before any
development may occur and the Conditional Use Permit approval is
recommended based upon the drawings contained herein.
AGENDA ITEM 3
PRELIMINARY PLAT /
Shana Kelly, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning
PP-10-22-8495 / “Willow
Commission.
Creek Estate” / 41-530-01-
99-01-0-00-000
Agenda Items 3 and 4 were heard concurrently.
&
AGENDA ITEM 4
PD FINAL PLAN / PDF-
10-22-8496 / “Willow Creek
Estate” / 41-530-01-99-01-0-
00-000
None.
QUESTIONS
Dan McClanahan, 1204 SE Woodbine Drive. Blue Springs.
APPLICANT
None.
DISCUSSION
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MOTION Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to approve Preliminary Plat / PP-10-22-
PRELIMINARY PLAT / 8495 / “Willow Creek Estate” / 41-530-01-99-01-0-00-000 with five staff
PP-10-22-8495 / “Willow conditions.
Creek Estate” / 41-530-01-
99-01-0-00-000
SECOND Commissioner Tom Rohr seconded.
Byron Craddolph, Chairperson – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
VOTE Tom Rohr, Vice Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
Susan Stokenbury – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye
APPROVED
(6-Aye, 0-No)
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.
2. Easements shall be delineated, labeled, and dedicated for all utilities and
drainage on the Final Plat.
3. As-builts and 2-year maintenance bonds on the street, storm sewers,
water main, and sanitary sewers shall be submitted prior to approval of
the Final Plat by the City Council.
4. A Final Plat must be approved and recorded at Jackson County prior to
the issuance of building permits for the first phase of the development.
5. A future PD Concept Plan or amended PD Concept Plan, as well as
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat are required to be approved prior to the
development of the +/- 28-acre tract.
MOTION
PD FINAL PLAN / PDF- Commissioner Mitchell Peil moved to approve PD Final Plan / PDF-10-22-
10-22-8496 / “Willow Creek 8496 / “Willow Creek Estate” / 41-530-01-99-01-0-00-000 with three staff
Estate” / 41-530-01-99-01-0- conditions.
00-00
SECOND Commissioner Tom Rohr seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chairperson – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Tom Rohr, Vice Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
Susan Stokenbury – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye
APPROVED
(6-Aye, 0-No)
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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.
2. A Final Plat must be approved and recorded at Jackson County prior to
the issuance of building permits for the first phase of the development.
3. A future PD Concept Plan or amended PD Concept Plan, as well as
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat are required to be approved prior to the
development of the +/- 28-acre tract.
AGENDA ITEM 4 Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning
MASTER / Commission.
ALTERNATIVE SIGN
PLAN / ASP-10-22-8491 /
“South 7 Plaza Monument
Sign” / 41-330-02-23-00-0-
00-000
QUESTIONS Commissioner Peil questions about the height maximum.
Mr. Magee confirms the height meets Code.
APPLICANT Phil Griffin, 3801 SW 10th Street Terrace, Blue Springs, MO.
DISCUSSION None.
MOTION
MASTER / Commissioner Tom Rohr moved to approve Master / Alternative Sign Plan /
ALTERNATIVE SIGN ASP-10-22-8491 / “South 7 Plaza Monument Sign” / 41-330-02-23-00-0-00-
PLAN / ASP-10-22-8491 / 000 with two staff conditions.
“South 7 Plaza Monument
Sign” / 41-330-02-23-00-0-
00-000
SECOND Commissioner Mitchell Peil seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chairperson – Aye Bob Morton – Aye
Tom Rohr, Vice Chair – Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Aye
Susan Stokenbury – Aye Mitchell Peil – Aye
APPROVED
(6-Aye, 0-No)
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