Planning Commission Agendas

City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Planning Commission MINUTES Monday, February 13, 2023 Media Link: February 13, 2023, 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, February 13, 2023, 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 Bob Morton Tom Rohr Ken Billups Jr. Chad Sanderson Susan Stokenbury Jennifer Ritschel Smith Travis Graham STAFF PRESENT Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development Cara Elbert, Assistant Director, Community Development Aliyah Kincade, Recording Secretary Adair Bright, Associate Planner Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner Chris Lievsay, Councilmember, District 2, Mayor Pro Tempore Jim Burgess, City Engineer ABSENT None 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 motion APPROVAL by Commissioner Sanderson and a second from Commissioner Stokenbury and a unanimous vote, the minutes of January 23, 2023, were approved. PC Minutes 02.13.2023 AK Page 1 of 9 AGENDA ITEM 2 / The public hearing for Agenda Item 2 opened at 6:32 p.m. with a request for exhibits PUBLIC HEARING / from the City Attorney introduced Exhibits 1 through 8 into the public record on behalf VACATION / VAC-01-23- of the applicant. 8605/ “Chapman Ridge 3rd Exhibits: Plat” / North of E Colbern 1. Staff Report with attachments Rd. & West of SE Chapman 2. Applicant Plans with attachments Ridge Dr. 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on January 28, 2023 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. QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Jim Long, 14921 W 107th Street, Lenexa, KS. None. QUESTIONS Tom Metz, 9715 Jacob Lane, Blue Springs, MO. WITNESSES IN FAVOR Mr. Metz asked for clarification on what the vacation intent was. Ms. Bright clarified the vacation intent. WITNESSES None. OPPOSED Chairperson Craddolph stated the public commentary portion of the Public Hearing is PUBLIC COMMENT now closed. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:38 p.m. CLOSED MOTION Commissioner Rohr moved to approve Vacation / VAC-01-23-8605 / “Chapman VACATION / VAC-01-23- Ridge 3rd Plat” / North of E Colbern Rd. & West of SE Chapman Ridge Dr., with two 8605/ “Chapman Ridge 3rd staff conditions. Plat” / North of E Colbern Rd. & West of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. SECOND Commissioner Graham seconded. PC Minutes 02.13.2023 AK Page 2 of 9  Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye VOTE Tom Rohr – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECCOMENDED APPROVAL (8-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the March 6, 2023, City Council Meeting. 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 Jackson County prior to approval of a building permit. AGENDA ITEM 3 PD FINAL PLAN / SITE PLAN DESIGN REVIEW / Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning Commission. PDFS-12-22-8592 / “Chapman Ridge 3rd Plat” / Agenda Item 4 was heard concurrently. North of E Colbern Rd. & West of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. & AGENDA ITEM 4 FINAL PLAT / PF-12-22- 8593 / “Chapman Ridge 3rd Plat” / North of E Colbern Rd. & West of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Jim Long, 14921 W 107th Street, Lenexa, KS. DISCUSSION None. MOTION PD FINAL PLAN / SITE PLAN DESIGN REVIEW / Commissioner Rohr moved to approve PD Final Plan / Site Plan Design Review / PDFS-12-22-8592 / PDFS-12-22-8592 / “Chapman Ridge 3rd Plat” / North of E Colbern Rd. & West of “Chapman Ridge 3rd Plat” / SE Chapman Ridge Dr., with three staff conditions. North of E Colbern Rd. & West of SE Chapman Ridge Dr. PC Minutes 02.13.2023 AK Page 3 of 9 SECOND Commissioner Sanderson seconded. VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Travis Graham – Aye APPROVED (8-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 unless previously approved with the PD Concept Plan. a. Per UDC Section 405.020, decrease minimum side setback from 10-ft. and 20-ft. to 3-ft. and decrease minimum rear setback from 20-ft. to 15-ft. b. Per UDC 407.040, eliminate landscape buffers along shared property lines with Chapman Ridge, 1st Phase (north of Buildings 22, 23, and 26; east of Buildings 22, 24, and 39; and north of Building 38 and detention area). c. Per UDC 407.040, eliminate and/or reduce landscape buffer for Lot 6 as shown in the PD Concept Plan (now shown as Tract C). d. Per UDC Section 407.020.D.2, increase the maximum lot frontage coverage from 25% to 56% and increase maximum driveway width from 24-ft. to 31.1-ft. 2. Vacation documents (VAC-01-23-8605) and the Final Plat (PF-12-22-8593) must be recorded at Jackson County prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. All required landscaping and open space amenities must be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any dwelling unit. MOTION FINAL PLAT / PF-12-22- 8593 / “Chapman Ridge 3rd Commissioner Rohr moved to approve Final Plat / PF-12-22-8593 / “Chapman Ridge Plat” / North of E Colbern 3rd Plat” / North of E Colbern Rd. & West of SE Chapman Ridge Dr., with four staff Rd. & West of SE Chapman conditions. Ridge Dr. SECOND Commissioner Sanderson seconded. VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (8-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the March 6, 2023, City Council Meeting. PC Minutes 02.13.2023 AK Page 4 of 9 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 PD Concept Plan. a. Per UDC Section 405.020, decrease minimum side setback from 10-ft. and 20-ft. to 3-ft. and decrease minimum rear setback from 20-ft. to 15-ft. b. Per UDC 407.040, eliminate landscape buffers along shared property lines with Chapman Ridge, 1st Phase (north of Buildings 22, 23, and 26; east of Buildings 22, 24, and 39; and north of Building 38 and detention area). c. Per UDC 407.040, eliminate and/or reduce landscape buffer for Lot 6 as shown in the PD Concept Plan (now shown as Tract C). d. Per UDC Section 407.020.D.2, increase the maximum lot frontage coverage from 25% to 56% and increase maximum driveway width from 24-ft. to 31.1-ft. 2. Prior to the recording of the Final Plat, the Vacation documents (VAC-01-23- 8605) must be recorded at Jackson County. 3. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the Final Plat must be recorded at Jackson County. 4. Prior to occupancy of each building, the following must occur: a. Any remaining landscaping (i.e., street trees, front yard plantings, seed/sod, etc.) must be installed by the nearest building to the required landscaping. b. Any remaining public sidewalk must be installed by the nearest building to the required sidewalk. AGENDA ITEM 5 PUBLIC HEARING / UDC The public hearing for Agenda Item 5 opened at 6:46 p.m. with a request for exhibits TEXT AMENDMENTS / from the City Attorney introduced Exhibits 1 through 5 into the public record on behalf UDCT-01-23-8609/ of the applicant. “Recreational Marijuana” Exhibits: 1. Staff Report with attachments 2. Applicant Plans with attachments 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on January 28, 2023 4. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by reference) 5. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) Mike Mallon, Director, Community Development, presented the request to the Planning Commission. QUESTIONS None. WITNESSES IN FAVOR None. WITNESSES OPPOSED None. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Craddolph stated the public commentary portion of the Public Hearing is now closed. PC Minutes 02.13.2023 AK Page 5 of 9 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED The Public Hearing closed at 6:51 p.m. MOTION UDC TEXT AMENDMENTS / UDCT- Commissioner Billups Jr. moved to approve UDC Text Amendments / UDCT-01-23- 01-23-8609/ “Recreational 8609 / “Recreational Marijuana”. Marijuana” SECOND Commissioner Graham seconded. VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (8-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the March 6, 2023, City Council Meeting. AGENDA ITEM 6 SITE PLAN DESIGN REVIEW / SPDR-01-23- 8606 / “Blue Springs Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning Medical Office Building” / Commission. 807 NE R.D. Mize Road QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Kirk Brockelman, 12101 W 110th Street, Overland Park, KS. DISCUSSION None. MOTION SITE PLAN DESIGN REVIEW / SPDR-01-23- 8606 / “Blue Springs Commissioner Billups Jr, moved to approve Site Plan Design Review / SPDR-01-23- Medical Office Building” / 8606 / “Blue Springs Medical Office Building” / 807 NE R.D. Mize Road with five 807 NE R.D. Mize Road staff conditions. SECOND Commissioner Sanderson seconded. PC Minutes 02.13.2023 AK Page 6 of 9 VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Travis Graham – Aye APPROVED (8-Aye, 0-No) 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. All pedestrian access and sidewalk improvements are required to be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building. 3. All parking improvements, including bike parking, must be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building. 4. All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building. 5. All screening requirements for ground-mounted and roof-mounted equipment must be met and installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building. AGENDA ITEM 7 FINAL PLAT/ PF-01-23- 8604 / “Mel-Row Place” / Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning 2131 NW 7 Highway Commission. QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Not present. DISCUSSION None. MOTION FINAL PLAT/ PF-01-23- Commissioner Sanderson moved to approve Final Plat / PF-01-23-8604 / “Mel-Row 8604 / “Mel-Row Place” / Place” / 2131 NW 7 Highway with two staff conditions. 2131 NW 7 Highway SECOND Commissioner Stokenbury seconded. VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye Ken Billups, Jr. – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Travis Graham – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (8-Aye, 0-No) PC Minutes 02.13.2023 AK Page 7 of 9  This item will be heard at the March 6, 2023, City Council Meeting. 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. 2. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the Final Plat must be recorded with Jackson County. OTHER BUSINESS The next scheduled meeting is Monday, March 13, 2023. Cara Elbert presented the January 2023 Monthly Activity Report to the Commission. Chairperson Craddolph presented a plaque to Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. and thanked him for his 24 years of service to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. thanked the Commission and stated he will miss all of us. Mr. Mallon thanked Commissioner Billups for his service and guidance over the last 24 years. PC Minutes 02.13.2023 AK Page 8 of 9