Planning Commission Agendas

City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Planning Commission MINUTES Monday, April 10, 2023 Media Link: April 10, 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, April 10, 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 Jennifer Ritschel Smith Tom Rohr, Vice Chairperson Bob Morton Chris Henning Susan Stokenbury 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 Chad Sanderson Richard How CALL TO ORDER Chairperson 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 by APPROVAL Commissioner Grahan and a second from Commissioner Morton and a unanimous vote, the minutes of March 27, 2023, were approved. PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 1 of 12 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-03-23- of the applicant. 8690 / “Edgewater at Exhibits: Chapman Farms 4th Plat - 1. Staff Report with attachments Easement Vacation” / 909 2. Applicant Plans with attachments SW Green Meadow Drive 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on March 25, 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 Travis Roof, Clayton Properties Group Inc., 120 SE 30th Street, Lee’s Summit, MO. QUESTIONS None. WITNESSES None. IN FAVOR WITNESSES None. OPPOSED PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Craddolph stated the public commentary portion of the Public Hearing is now closed. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:35 p.m. CLOSED MOTION VACATION / VAC-03-23- Commissioner Henning moved to approve Vacation / VAC-03-23-8690 / 8690 / “Edgewater at “Edgewater at Chapman Farms 4th Plat - Easement Vacation” / 909 SW Green Chapman Farms 4th Plat - Meadow Drive with two staff conditions. Easement Vacation” / 909 SW Green Meadow Drive SECOND Commissioner Stokenbury seconded. PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 2 of 12  VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (7-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the April 17, 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. a. If Edgewater 4th Plat Final Plat is not recorded within one (1) year, this vacation shall be null and void. AGENDA ITEM 3 / PUBLIC HEARING / The public hearing for Agenda Item 3 opened at 6:36 p.m. with a request for exhibits CONDITIONAL USE from the City Attorney introduced Exhibits 1 through 8 into the public record on behalf PERMIT / CUP-02-23-8659 of the applicant. / “Farrand Farms” / 821 SW Exhibits: Westbound US 40 Highway 1. Staff Report with attachments 2. Applicant Plans with attachments 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on March 25, 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) Commissioner Henning recused himself from the Public Hearing due to a conflict of interest. Cara Elbert, Assistant Director, Community Development, presented the request to the Planning Commission. QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Joshua Mitchem, 16001 Saint Andrews Court, Belton, MO. QUESTIONS None. WITNESSES None. IN FAVOR PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 3 of 12 WITNESSES None. OPPOSED PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Craddolph stated the public commentary portion of the Public Hearing is now closed. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:42 p.m. CLOSED MOTION Commissioner Stokenburymoved to approve Conditional Use Permit / CUP-02-23- CONDITIONAL USE 8659 / “Farrand Farms” / 821 SW Westbound US 40 Highway with four staff PERMIT / CUP-02-23-8659 conditions. / “Farrand Farms” / 821 SW Westbound US 40 Highway SECOND Commissioner Smith seconded. Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye VOTE Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – RECCUSED RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (6-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the April 17, 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 requirements or development standard contained in the UDC unless otherwise specified by the Alternative Development Standards. 2. The Conditional Use Permit allows “Outside Sales and Service” use in GB (General Business) zoning district at 821 SW Westbound US 40 Hwy. 3. All proposed parking spots must be striped. 4. No gravel is allowed to be added to the site, except for where the new outdoor sales and services will be added on the North of the site. AGENDA ITEM 3 / The public hearing for Agenda Item 3 opened at 6:43 p.m. with a request for exhibits PUBLIC HEARING / from the City Attorney introduced Exhibits 1 through 8 into the public record on behalf CONDITIONAL USE of the applicant. PERMIT / CUP-02-23-8643 Exhibits: PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 4 of 12 / “Dreamland Learning 1. Staff Report with attachments Center” / 3509 NW Valley 2. Applicant Plans with attachments View Place 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on March 25, 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) Cara Elbert, Assistant Director, Community Development, presented the request to the Planning Commission. QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Tiesha Ajiboye, 2600 NW Richard Drive, Blue Springs, MO. QUESTIONS None. WITNESSES Deborah Clark, Owner, Dreamland Daycare & Learning Center. IN FAVOR Jabari Mack, 512 SW Palo Drive, Blue Springs, MO. WITNESSES OPPOSED None. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Craddolph stated the public commentary portion of the Public Hearing is now closed. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing closed at 6:52 p.m. CLOSED MOTION Commissioner Rohr moved to approve Conditional Use Permit / CUP-02-23-86439 / CONDITIONAL USE “Dreamland Learning Center” / 3509 NW Valley View Place with five staff PERMIT / CUP-02-23-8643 conditions. / “Dreamland Learning Center” / 3509 NW Valley View Place SECOND Commissioner Morton seconded. PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 5 of 12  Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye VOTE Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (7-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the April 17, 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 Conditional Use Permit shall be associated with the Business, Dreamland Learning Center, Unit #A,” not the entire property. Any expansion into Unit #B or Unit #C will require the application of an additional Conditional Use Permit. 3. All parking spots must be striped in both the drop off area at the front of the site on NW Valley View Place and the required parking at the rear or North side of the site. 4. Prior to occupancy, the 5-ft. ADA compliant sidewalk along NW Valley View Place shall be installed. 5. The applicant must comply with the following Special Use Standards per the UDC Section 405.050(A)(8)(c): a. State Licensing. Commercial day care uses shall be licensed by the State of Missouri and shall meet all City, County and State Health Department requirements pertaining to facilities, equipment, and other features. b. Occupational License. An occupational license shall be required prior to the establishment of a commercial day care. c. Vehicle Drop-Off Area. A loading zone capable of holding one (1) car per ten (10) licensed occupants shall be provided in addition to the required parking area, in order to provide for easy pickup and discharge of passengers. AGENDA ITEM 3 / PUBLIC HEARING / The public hearing for Agenda Item 3 opened at 6:53 p.m. with a request for exhibits CONDITIONAL USE from the City Attorney introduced Exhibits 1 through 8 into the public record on behalf PERMIT / CUP-02-23-8664 of the applicant. / “Coronado Plaza West” / Exhibits: Parcel #: 36-500-03-67-00-0- 1. Staff Report with attachments 0-000 2. Applicant Plans with attachments 3. Affidavit of Publication in The Examiner on March 25, 2023 & 4. 185 ft. Notification Map 5. Names/addresses of property owners within 185 ft. of site AGENDA ITEM 6 6. Copy of letter sent to said property owners PRELIMINAY PLAT / PP- 7. Title IV, Land Use Section – Blue Springs Code of Ordinances (by reference) 02-23-8665 “Coronado Plaza 8. 2014 Comprehensive Plan (by reference) West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03- The Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and Site Plan Design Review were heard 67-00-0-0-000 concurrently. & AGENDA ITEM 7 FINAL PLAT / PF-02-23- 8664 / “Coronado Plaza PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 6 of 12 West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03- 67-00-0-0-000 & AGENDA ITEM 10 Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning Commission. SITE PLAN DESIGN REVIEW / PF-02-23-8667 / “Coronado Plaza West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03-67-00-0- 0-000 (Related to Agenda Item, 5, 6 & 7 QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Robert De La Fuente, 244 W Mill Street, Liberty, MO. QUESTIONS None. WITNESSES IN FAVOR None. Jabari Mack, 512 SW Palo Drive, Blue Springs, MO. He questions the applicant what type of beverage drive through is this. The applicant states the business serves “dirty soda” non alcoholic beverages with a cream mixture. WITNESSES OPPOSED None. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Craddolph stated the public commentary portion of the Public Hearing is now closed. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED The Public Hearing closed at 7:00 p.m. MOTION CONDITIONAL USE Commissioner Rohr moved to approve Conditional Use Permit / CUP-02-23-8664 / PERMIT / CUP-02-23-8664 “Coronado Plaza West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03-67-00-0-0-000 with three staff / “Coronado Plaza West” / conditions. Parcel #: 36-500-03-67-00-0- 0-000 PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 7 of 12 SECOND Commissioner Graham seconded. Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye VOTE Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (7-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the April 17, 2023, City Council Meeting. 1. Approval based on the representations of any drawings presented as part of this STAFF CONDITIONS application does not waive any requirement or development standard contained in the UDC. 2. The Conditional Use Permit is to allow the development and operation of a Drive-Through Restaurant for the proposed located provided within this application, which is generally located at the corner of NE Sunnyside School Road and NE Coronado Drive. 3. All conditions adopted under the Unified Development Code for a Drive- Through Restaurant establishment shall be met at all times. MOTION Commissioner Rohr moved to approve Preliminary Plat / PP-03-23-8665 / PRELIMINAY PLAT / PP- “Coronado Plaza West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03-67-00-0-0-000 with one staff 02-23-8665 “Coronado Plaza condition. West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03- 67-00-0-0-000 SECOND Commissioner Smith seconded. Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye VOTE Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – Aye APPROVED (7-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. MOTION FINAL PLAT / PF-02-23- Commissioner Rohr moved to approve Final Plat / PF-03-23-8666 / “Coronado Plaza 8666 / “Coronado Plaza West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03-67-00-0-0-000 with three staff condition. West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03- 67-00-0-0-000 PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 8 of 12 SECOND Commissioner Smith seconded. Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye VOTE Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (7-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the April 17, 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. 3. Sanitary Sewer Easement, Access Easement, and Right of Ingress and Egress easements on Lot 1A, Coronado Center Amended, shall be recorded prior to the recording of the Final Plat and the Instrument Numbers shall be included on the Final Plat. MOTION SITE PLAN DESIGN REVIEW / SPDR-02-23- Commissioner Graham moved to approve Site Plan Design Review / SPDR-02-23- 8667 / “Coronado Plaza 8667 / “Coronado Plaza West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03-67-00-0-0-000 with five staff West” / Parcel #: 36-500-03- conditions. 67-00-0-0-000 (Related to Agenda Item, 5, 6 & 7 SECOND Commissioner Stokenbury seconded. Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye VOTE Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – Aye APPROVED (7-Aye, 0-No) 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, a revised photometric plan must be required to meet what is required by code. 3. A building permit is required to be approved prior to construction of the new building addition. 4. All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building. PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 9 of 12  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 8 FINAL PLAT / PF-08-22- 8408 / “Edgewater at Chapman Farms 4th Plat” / 909 SW Green Meadow Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning Commission. Drive (Related to Agenda Item 2) QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Travis Roof, Clayton Properties Group Inc., 120 SE 30th Street, Lee’s Summit, MO. QUESTIONS None. MOTION FINAL PLAT / PF-08-22- Commissioner Stokenbury moved to approve Final Plat / PF-08-22-8404 / 8408 / “Edgewater at “Edgewater at Chapman Farms 4th Plat” / 909 SW Green Meadow Drive (Related to Chapman Farms 4th Plat” / Agenda Item 2) with four staff conditions. 909 SW Green Meadow Drive (Related to Agenda Item 2) SECOND Commissioner Graham seconded. VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (7-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the April 17, 2023, City Council Meeting. 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 modified under the PUD Concept Plan. 2. Prior to building permit issuance, the following must occur: a. The Final Plat must be recorded with Jackson County. b. The recorded Declaration of Restriction documents must be provided to the City. c. All open space landscaping must be installed. PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 10 of 12  3. Prior to occupancy of each lot, the following must occur: a. The required landscaping for each lot shall be installed. b. The required public sidewalk for each lot shall be installed. 4. All conditions approved under the PUD Concept Plan shall remain valid and enforceable. AGENDA ITEM 9 FINAL PLAT / PF-02-23- Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning Commission. 8660 / “Blue Springs Medical Office Building” / 807 NE R.D. Mize Road QUESTIONS None. APPLICANT Angela Sharp, Bartlett & West Engineers, 1200 Executive Drive, Topeka, KS QUESTIONS None. MOTION Commissioner Morton moved to approve Final Plat / PF-02-23-8660 / “Blue Springs FINAL PLAT / PF-02-23- Medical Office Building” / 807 NE R.D. Mize Road with three staff conditions. 8660 / “Blue Springs Medical Office Building” / 807 NE R.D. Mize Road SECOND Commissioner Henning seconded. VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye Bob Morton – Aye Susan Stokenbury – Aye Chris Henning – Aye RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (7-Aye, 0-No) This item will be heard at the April 17, 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. 3. Prior to occupancy the following must occur: a. The 5-ft. ADA compliant sidewalk along NE R D Mize Road must be completed and pass final inspection. b. All landscaping must be installed or financially guaranteed. c. The bike parking must be installed. d. All screening requirements for ground-mounted and roof-mounted equipment must be met and installed. PC Minutes 04.10.2023 AK Page 11 of 12