Planning Commission Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · April 24, 2023
Minutes
City of Blue Springs
903 Main
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
Planning Commission
MINUTES
Monday, April 24, 2023
Media Link: April 24, 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
24, 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 Chad Sanderson
Travis Graham Richard How
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
Galen Ericson, Councilmember, District 1, Mayor Pro Tempore
Jim Burgess, City Engineer
ABSENT Susan Stokenbury
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 Sanderson and a second from Commissioner Smith and a unanimous
vote, the minutes of April 10, 2023, were approved.
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AGENDA ITEM 2
PR-O FINAL PLAN / Adair Bright, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning Commission.
PROF-03-23-8682 / “Eagles
Ridge Estates PR-O 4th Plat”
/ Parcel #: 41-910-99-03-01-
3-00-000
&
AGENDA ITEM 3
FINAL PLAT / PF-03-23-
8683 / “Eagles Ridge Estates
PR-O 4th Plat” / Parcel #: 41-
910-99-03-01-3-00-000
QUESTIONS None.
APPLICANT Bryan Rahn, 1000 NW High Point Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO.
QUESTIONS None.
MOTION
PR-O FINAL PLAN / Commissioner Rohr moved to approve PR-O Final Plan / PROF-03-23-8682 /
PROF-03-23-8682 / “Eagles “Eagles Ridge Estates PR-O 4th Plat” / Parcel #: 41-910-99-03-01-3-00-000 with
Ridge Estates PR-O 4th Plat” three staff conditions.
/ Parcel #: 41-910-99-03-01-
3-00-000
SECOND Commissioner Henning seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
Bob Morton – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye
Chris Henning – Aye Rick How - 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 by
the PR-O Concept Plan.
a. Decrease the minimum Corner Side Setback from 25-ft. to 15-ft.
2. Landscaping in the open space tract shall be financially guaranteed prior to the
recording of the Final Plat.
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3. The following items shall be provided prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for each lot:
a. Sidewalk improvements adjacent to applicable lots.
b. A minimum of 45 plant units and street tree(s) shall be installed
MOTION
FINAL PLAT / PF-03-23- Commissioner Rohr moved to approve the Final Plat / PF-03-23-8683 / “Eagles
8683 / “Eagles Ridge Estates Ridge Estates PR-O 4th Plat” / Parcel #: 41-910-99-03-01-3-00-000 with five staff
PR-O 4th Plat” / Parcel #: 41- conditions.
910-99-03-01-3-00-000
SECOND Commissioner How seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
Bob Morton – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye
Chris Henning – Aye Rick How - Aye
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
(8-Aye, 0-No)
This item will be heard at the May 1, 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, unless previously approved by the PR-O Concept Plan.
a. Decrease the minimum Corner Side Setback from 25-ft. to 15-ft.
2. Prior to the Final Plat being recorded the following must occur:
a. The landscaping and amenities shall be financially guaranteed; and,
b. The sidewalk panels needing replaced adjacent to open space tracts
shall be financially guaranteed.
3. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the Final Plat must be recorded with Jackson
County.
4. Prior to Building Occupancy, the following must occur:
a. Landscape buffers and amenities shall be installed and pass a final
inspection by Planning; and,
b. The sidewalk adjacent to open space tracts shall be installed and pass a
final inspection by Public Works.
5. The following items shall be provided prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for each lot:
a. Sidewalk improvements adjacent to each lot.
b. A minimum of 45 plant units and street tree shall be installed.
AGENDA ITEM 4
FINAL PLAT / PF-03-23-
8681 / “Stonecreek 24th Plat” Jamarcus Magee, Associate Planner, presented the request to the Planning
/ Parcel #: 42-610-99-09-03- Commission.
0-00-000
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QUESTIONS None.
APPLICANT Bryan Rahn, 1000 NW High Point Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO.
QUESTIONS None.
MOTION
FINAL PLAT / PF-03-23-
8681 / “Stonecreek 24th Plat” Commissioner Sanderson moved to approve the Final Plat / PF-03-23-8681 /
/ Parcel #: 42-610-99-09-03- “Stonecreek 24th Plat” / Parcel #: 42-610-99-09-03-0-00-000 with three staff
0-00-000 conditions.
SECOND Commissioner How seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
Bob Morton – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye
Chris Henning – Aye Rick How - Aye
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
(8-Aye, 0-No)
This item will be heard at the May 1, 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.
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.
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.
AGENDA ITEM 5
MASTER / Cara Elbert, Assistant Director, presented the request to the Planning Commission.
ALTERNATIVE SIGN
PLAN / ASP-03-23-8678 /
“Celebrate Blue Springs –
Cats on Main” / 1204 W
Main Street
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QUESTIONS None.
APPLICANT Pam Buck, Downtown Alive!, 2417 NW Leann Drive, Blue Springs, MO.
QUESTIONS None.
MOTION
MASTER / Commissioner Henning moved to approve the Master / Alternative Sign Plan / ASP-
ALTERNATIVE SIGN 03-23-8678 / “Celebrate Blue Springs – Cats on Main” / 1204 W Main Street.
PLAN / ASP-03-23-8678 /
“Celebrate Blue Springs –
Cats on Main” / 1204 W
Main Street
SECOND Commissioner Smith seconded.
VOTE Byron Craddolph, Chair – Aye Jennifer Ritschel Smith - Aye
Tom Rohr – Aye Travis Graham – Aye
Bob Morton – Aye Chad Sanderson – Aye
Chris Henning – Aye Rick How - Aye
APPROVED
(8-Aye, 0-No)
STAFF CONDITIONS 1. Prior to installation of the proposed signage, administrative sign permit
approval must be obtained for each sign.
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 “Celebrate Blue Springs-Cats on Main” mural 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.
4. A Hold Harmless agreement must be in place between Downtown Alive! and
the City of Blue Springs to utilize the adjacent parking lot for staging and
equipment to construct the mural before sign permit will be issued.
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