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City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Planning Commission MINUTES Monday, March 13, 2023 Media Link: March 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, March 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 Susan Stokenbury Chad Sanderson Travis Graham Jennifer Ritschel Smith Rick How Chris Henning STAFF PRESENT 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 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 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 February 13, 2023, were approved. PC Minutes 03.13.2023 AK Page 1 of 4 AGENDA ITEM 2 / Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning MASTER / Commission. ALTERNATIVE SIGN PLAN / ASP-01-23-8622 / “City Mural at Pints and Play” / 1008 W Main Street QUESTIONS Commissioner Rohr questions if the applicant is present and Mr. Magee confirms. Commissioner Rohr will hold his questions for the applicant. APPLICANT Taylor Sisk, 1008 W Main Street, Blue Springs, MO. QUESTIONS Commissioner Rohr questions what role the applicant has and Ms. Sisk states she is the general manager of the business. The artist is on staff at Pints and Play. Commissioner Rohr questions about any of the mentioned concerns from the Downtown Review Board and Public Art Commission. Ms. Sisk describes what changes could possibly be made and recommended to the artist. Commissioner Rohr further questions why the “Welcome” on the mural when you are leaving downtown Blue Springs. Ms. Sisk states the art will help brighten up the building during downtown events and help attract more people to downtown Blue Springs. Commissioner Stokenbury questions Commissioner Rohr if he has any suggestions on the mural “Welcome to” change. Commissioner Rohr states he would leave the suggestions up to the artist and just wants to do things right. Commissioner Rohr’s main concern in the color and being able to read the mural, but again wants to do things right. Mr. Magee reminds the Planning Commissioners that the application for the Master Sign Plan was reviewed with the criteria in the sign code and has been found to be in MOTION compliance. MASTER / ALTERNATIVE SIGN PLAN / ASP-01-23-8622 / Commissioner Graham moved to approve Master / Alternative Sign Plan / ASP-01-23- “City Mural at Pints and 8622 / “City Mural at Pints and Play” / 1008 W Main Street with three staff conditions. Play” / 1008 W Main Street SECOND Commissioner Henning seconded. PC Minutes 03.13.2023 AK Page 2 of 4 VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Rick How – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Chris Henning – Aye APPROVED (9-Aye, 0-No) 1. Prior to installation of the proposed signage, administrative sign permit approval must be obtained for each sign. STAFF CONDITIONS 2. Concerning Sign Maintenance: a. The painted signage shall not degrade by more than ten percent (10%) of the sign area before the signage must be either maintained or removed. b. Degradation may include but is not limited to peeling or flaking paint. 3. Concerning Sign Removal: a. The “City Mural at Pints and Play” may remain so long as the property owner allows provided it is properly maintained as required by this Master Sign Plan. b. When removed, painted signage and/or murals must be removed utilizing a method that does not damage the building. Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the 2022 Annual Report to the Planning AGENDA ITEM 3 Commission. 2023 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION The next scheduled meeting is Monday, March 27, 2023. OTHER BUSINES Cara Elbert, Assistant Director of Community Development, presented the February 2023 Monthly Activity Report to the Commission. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stokenbury and MEETING ADJOURN seconded by Commissioner Graham and the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. PC Minutes 03.13.2023 AK Page 3 of 4