Planning Commission Regular Session

City of Odessa, Missouri Planning and Zoning Commission Odessa Community Building | 601 W. Main Street Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. Regular Agenda CALL TO ORDER Matt Modlin, Chairman ROLL CALL Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 23, 2026-Special Session Meeting Minutes PUBLIC COMMENTS NEW BUSINESS VACATION/VAC-01-2026/EAST MARLOW STREET RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN BLOCK 1 & BLOCK 2 MCBURNEY’S ADDITION 1) Staff report with attachments 2) Ordinance OLD BUSINESS PARKING-Discussion on parking space requirements for all zones. 1) Spreadsheet 2) Ordinance NEXT MEETING Thursday, June 18, 2026 ADJOURN Agenda posted at the following locations: City Hall, 228 S 2nd Street City’s Website: https://www.cityofodessamo.com Emailed to The Odessan May 20, 2026 A quorum of the Board of Alderman may be in attendance however, no Board votes will be taken.  City of Odessa, Missouri Planning and Zoning Commission Odessa Community Building | 601 W. Main Street Special Meeting ~ Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER Matt Modlin, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. ROLL CALL Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator, called the roll and confirmed a quorum. Matt Modlin Present David Badgley Present Seth Howerton Present Bill Hunt Present Mary Bertram Present Steve Nance Present OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Shawna Davis, City Administrator Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE Mike Plachte Marty McDermed Hannah Spaar Bruce Whitsitt APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Howerton moved to approve the April 16, 2026 minutes as submitted; seconded by Commissioner Badgley. Motion carried 6-Ayes, 0-Noes. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agenda Items) Marty McDermed, 316 S. Dyer St, Odessa, suggested that all parking should be hard surfaces to cut down dust. His opinion is that chip and seal is not a hard surface because it breaks down too easily. Open: 6:02 p.m. Close: 6:06 p.m. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING – Amend Chapter 50; Section 50-58 Open: 6:06 pm Close: 6:16 pm Staff Presentation The staff report included the affidavit of publication and the Code of Ordinances-Chapter 50, Section 50-58. Staff recommends approval of the amendment to Chapter 50; Section 50-58. Speakers In Favor/Opposed Marty McDermed, 316 S. Dyer St, Odessa, spoke in favor of the amendment. He thinks it will give builders more options and might help get more development. Comments from the Commission Commissioner Hunt wanted to clarify that we were only addressing the size of parking spaces, not the materials. Motion was made by Commissioner Badgley, to recommend approval of Amendment to Chapter 50; Section 50-58, seconded by Commissioner Howerton, and carried with the following vote: Roll call vote as follows: Matt Modlin Aye Mary Bertram Aye Seth Howerton Aye David Badgley Aye Bill Hunt Aye Steve Nance Aye Motion carried to APPROVE recommendation; 6-Ayes, 0-Noes. NEW BUSINESS B. REPLAT / RP-02-2026 / PARCEL # 22-3.0-06-0-000-032.000 & PARCEL # 22-3.0-06-0- 000-042.000 / LOT 1 / LOT 2 / LOT 3 / ASHER MEADOWS / 510 E. ORCHARD STREET & 406 S. JOHNSON DRIVE Staff Presentation The staff report includes the replat applications, location map and survey. Staff recommends approval of the proposed replat. Applicant Presentation None Discussion None Motion was made by Commissioner Nance to recommend REPLAT/RP-02-2026, seconded by Commissioner Badgley, and carried with the following vote: 5-Ayes, 1-No. Motion carried to RECOMMEND 5-Ayes, 1-No. OLD BUSINESS Commissioners continued their discussion on amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Odessa, Missouri, in regard to parking and driveway regulations. ADJOURN With no further business to come before the commission, a motion was made by Commissioner Nance, seconded by Commissioner Hunt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Motion carried 6- Ayes, 0-Noes. Approved: ________________________ _________________________ Matt Modlin, Chairman ATTEST ________________________ Jenny Neel, Recording Secretary  STAFF REPORT May 21, 2026 File #: VAC-01-2026 Type of Application: Vacation East Marlow Street between Block 1 and Block 2 of Site Locations: McBurney’s Addition Applicants: N/A Property Owners: City of Odessa Approval of an ordinance vacating a portion of East Marlow Street right-of-way between 1st Street and the alley between 1st Street and Russell Street within McBurney’s Addition Request: Subdivision. The proposed vacation would allow adjacent property owners to utilize the area for private use consistent with future site improvements and operational needs. Location Map Attachments: Final Plat Planning Commission: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Board of Aldermen: Monday, June 8, 2026 Odessa Staff: Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed vacation. BILL NUMBER: 2026-XX ORDINANCE NO: ____ (VAC-01-2026) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI, DECLARING THE VACATION OF EAST MARLOW STREET RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN BLOCK 1 AND BLOCK 2 OF MCBURNEY’S ADDITION SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS, a replat of the McBurney’s Addition Subdivision (Block 1), approved in 2016, contains a right-of-way dedicated and accepted for public use, known as East Marlow Street between 1st Street and Russell Street; WHEREAS, the City of Odessa plans to enter into a Right of Refusal agreement with Advanced Industries, LLC (Resolution No. 2026-XX) to be approved on June 8th, 2026; and WHEREAS, the agreement and this ordinance combined result in the vacation of East Marlow Street between 1st Street and the alley between 1st Street and Russell Street for private use by Advanced Industries, LLC for material storage and employee parking; and WHEREAS, the area will be fenced by Advanced Industries, LLC to secure material storage and alleviate employee parking in residential neighboring areas; and WHEREAS, RSMo. §88.673 authorizes a city of the 4th class to vacate a street easement/right-of-way by ordinance duly passed by the governing body, with the property returning to the lot(s) from which it was taken. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI, as follows: SECTION 1: The Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa hereby deems it expedient and necessary that the East Marlow Street right-of-way dedicated and taken from the plat of McBurney’s Addition subdivision, and accepted for public use, be abandoned and vacated under the authority granted to the City by §88.673 RSMo. SECTION 2: That all right, title, and interest to the remaining East Marlow Street right- of-way within McBurney’s Addition between 1st Street and the alley between 1st Street and Russell Street not yet vacated, held and owned by the City of Odessa, Missouri, is hereby bargained, granted, sold, and conveyed to any property owner(s) adjacent north and south of East Marlow street right-of-way to be vacated. SECTION 3: That this Ordinance serves only to vacate the City’s East Marlow Street public street right-of-way within McBurney’s Addition between 1st Street Drafter’s Note: Added language is shown thus; deleted language is shown thus.  and the alley between 1st Street and Russell Street, and that this Ordinance shall not be construed in any way as the City vacating any other types of easement (such as construction or utility easements), known or unknown, that may exist on the East Marlow Street public right- of-way. SECTION 4: That the City shall record with the Lafayette County Recorder an instrument evidencing the vacation and abandonment of the East Marlow Street right-of-way and transfer to the property owner(s) adjacent north and south. SECTION 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. SECTION 6: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to correct any scriveners’ errors made in amending the City Code and within this Ordinance. SECTION 7: All existing ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. READ TWICE and PASSED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Odessa, this 8th day of June 2026. CITY OF ODESSA ATTEST: Bruce Whitsitt, Mayor Karen Findora, City Clerk Drafter’s Note: Added language is shown thus; deleted language is shown thus. City Single Family Duplex Multi Family Material Odessa 2 garage parking spaces 2 parking spaces for each unit 2 parking spaces for each unit Asphalt, concrete or other approved paving for each unit material. Blue Springs 2 per dwelling unit 2 per dwelling unit 1 per efficiency unit Single Family/Multi-approved asphalt, 1.5 per 1 bdrm concrete or paver brick 2 per 2+ bdrm Other-5 in. of concrete, 6 in. of asphalt or 3 in. asphalt with 8 in. base Grain Valley 2 per dwelling unit 2 per dwelling unit (1-2 bdrm) 1 per efficiency or studio Single Family/Multi-approved asphalt, 3 per dwelling unit (3+ bdrm) 2 per 1-2 bdrm concrete or paver brick 3 per 3+ bdrm Other-5 in. of concrete, 6 in. of asphalt or 3 in. asphalt with 8 in. base Higginsville 2 bdrm or less- 2 spaces 1.5 per unit efficency or studio 1.5 per unit efficency or studio Single Family/Multi-approved asphalt, 3-4 bdrm-3 spaces 2 bdrm or less- 2 spaces 2 bdrm or less- 2 spaces concrete or paver brick 5+ bdrm-4 spaces plus 1 per bdrm 3-4 bdrm-3 spaces 3-4 bdrm-3 spaces Other-5 in. of concrete, 6 in. of asphalt or over 5 5+ bdrm-4 spaces plus 1 per bdrm 5+ bdrm-4 spaces plus 1 per bdrm 3 in. asphalt with 8 in. base over 5 over 5 LI or HI-May approve other material Lexington 2 per dwelling unit (exclusive of 2 per dwelling unit (exclusive of 2 per dwelling unit (exclusive of Concrete, asphalt or other sealed surface. garage interior space) garage interior space) garage interior space) Oak Grove Single Family Attached 2 exterior per dwelling unit 1.25 per efficiency unit Single Family/Multi-approved asphalt, 1.25 per efficiency unit 1.5 per 1 bdrm concrete or paver brick 1.5 per 1 bdrm 2 per 2+ bdrm Other-5 in. of concrete, 6 in. of asphalt or 3 in. 2 per 2+ bdrm (all exterior) asphalt with 8 in. base Single Family Detached 2 exterior per dwelling unit City Driveway Coverage/Size Commercial Parking Spaces Parking Space Size Aisle Width Odessa No coverage limit Commercial (not classified) 9 ft. x 20 ft. 9 ft width; 20 ft length (ingress & egress not to -1 space per 150 sq ft exceed 25 ft in width) Blue Springs 50% of front yard Based on Use Type Based on angle/stalls Based on angle/stalls Max width-35 ft, corner lot 45 ft. served/ served/ traffic flow traffic flow Grain Valley Resi & Comm (ingress & egress not to exceed Based on Use Type 9 ft. x 19 ft (18 ft Based on angle/stalls 35 ft in width) w/grass) served/ Heavy & Light Ind (50ft in width) traffic flow Higginsville 1 way traffic-11 ft width (minimum) Commercial (not classified) 9 ft. x 18 ft. 2 way traffic-22 ft (minimum) -1 space per 200 sq ft Lexington (ingress & egress not to exceed 25 ft in width) Commercial (not classified) 9 ft. x 20 ft. -1 space per 200 sq ft Oak Grove The width of the driveway throat shall not Based on Use Type 9 ft. x 18.5 ft. Based on angle exceed 35 ft. in width. BILL NUMBER: 2026-18 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 0000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 50 ZONING, ARTICLE II., DIV 2, SECTION 50-58 RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING FOR ALL R-1 ZONES OF THE CITY OF ODESSA CODE OF ORDINANCES. WHEREAS, pursuant to 79.110, RSMo., the Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa shall have the power to enact and ordain any and all ordinances not repugnant to the Constitution and laws of the State, and such that they deem expedient for the good government of Odessa, the preservation of peace and good order, the benefit of trade and commerce, and the health of the inhabitants thereof; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Odessa, Missouri, held a public hearing on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and considered all comments and evidence presented regarding said ordinance amendment of the City of Odessa Code of Ordinance and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa, Missouri held a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026, to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission and public input; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen deems this Ordinance expedient for the good government of Odessa, the preservation of peace and good order, the benefit of trade and commerce, and the health of the inhabitants thereof. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That Sections 50-58 of the City Code of Odessa are hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 50-58 – Off-Street Parking for all R-1 Zones. Off-street parking shall be provided in these districts in accordance with the following schedule and Article II of this chapter: (1) Single-family dwelling: two garage parking spaces for each dwelling unit a. Two (2) bedrooms or less – 2 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space) b. Three (3) / four (4) bedrooms – 3 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space) c. Five (5) bedrooms or more – 4 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space) (2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. a. Two (2) bedrooms or less – 2 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space) b. Three (3) bedrooms or more – 3 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space) c. Five (5) bedrooms or more – 4 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space) (3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room. two parking spaces for each dwelling unit . SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. 1 Drafter’s Note: Deleted language is shown thus; inserted language is shown thus. SECTION 3: The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any provision hereof is declared invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance. SECTION 4: The City Clerk is hereby authorized to correct any scriveners’ errors made in amending the City Code. SECTION 5: All existing ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. READ TWICE by title only and adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa, Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Odessa, this 27th day of April, 2026. (SEAL) Bruce Whitsitt, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Bruce Whitsitt, Mayor Karen Findora, City Clerk 2 Drafter’s Note: Deleted language is shown thus; inserted language is shown thus.