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Odessa, MO · April 23, 2026

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City of Odessa, Missouri Planning and Zoning Commission Odessa Community Building | 601 W. Main Street Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. Special Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER Matt Modlin, Chairman ROLL CALL Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 16, 2026-Regular Session Meeting Minutes PUBLIC COMMENTS NEW BUSINESS A. (Public Hearing) Amend Chapter 50; Section 50-58 of the City of Odessa Code of Ordinance to amend off-street parking for single-family dwellings within the City of Odessa, Missouri. Exhibits: 1. Staff Report 2. Affidavit of Publication dated April 2, 2026 3. Ordinance 4. City of Odessa Code of Ordinances Chapter 50; Section 50-58 B. REPLAT / RP-02-2026 / PARCEL # 22-3.0-06-0-000- 032.000 and PARCEL # 22-3.0-06-0-000-042.000 /510 E. ORCHARD STREET & 406 S. JOHNSON DRIVE / LOT 1 / LOT 2 / LOT 3 / ASHER MEADOWS Exhibits: 1. Staff Report 2. Application with attachments OLD BUSINESS Parking and Driveway-Continued Discussion NEXT MEETING Thursday, May 21, 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 April 21, 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 Regular Meeting ~ Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER Matt Modlin, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 Absent Mary Bertram Present Steve Nance Absent OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Shawna Davis, City Administrator Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE Mike Plachte Tim VonEngeln Hannah Spaar Marlon Dyer Robbie Rucker APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Howerton moved to approve the March 19, 2026 minutes as submitted; seconded by Commissioner Badgley. Motion carried 4-Ayes, 0-Noes. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments on non-agenda items. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING/ RZ-04-2026 / 25.96 +/- ACRES / ALONG WEST MAIN ST / AGRICULTURAL (LAFAYETTE COUNTY) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) / PARCEL # 23-1.0-02-0-000-001.000 Open: 6:05 pm Close: 6:13 pm Staff Presentation The staff report included the rezoning application, location map, public notice, affidavit of publication, letters to neighbors within 185’ of the property, addresses of neighbors within 185’ of the property and the Code of Ordinances-Chapter 50, Division 1. I-1 Light Industrial District. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request from Agricultural (Lafayette County) to I-1 (Light Industrial). Applicant Presentation None Speakers In Favor/Opposed Robbie Rucker with Advanced Industries spoke in favor of the rezoning request. He explained to the Commission that Advanced Industries is in the process of purchasing the land to expand their facilities. They want to continue to bring more jobs to the area but they have outgrown their current facilities. Timothy VonEngeln spoke in opposition to the rezoning request. He wants to ensure that his family land is kept economically sound. Comments from the Commission Commissioner Howerton has concerns about the foot traffic on Main St. Motion was made by Commissioner Badgley, to recommend approval of REZONING/RZ-04- 2026, 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 Absent Steve Nance Absent Motion carried to APPROVE recommendation; 4-Ayes, 0-Noes. NEW BUSINESS B. PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING/ RZ-05-2026 / 32.932 +/- ACRES / ALONG WEST MAIN ST / AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) / PARCEL # 23- 1.0-02-1-000-044.010 Open: 6:24 pm Close: 6:26 pm Staff Presentation The staff report included the rezoning application, location map, public notice, affidavit of publication, letters to neighbors within 185’ of the property, addresses of neighbors within 185’ of the property and the Code of Ordinances-Chapter 50, Division 1. I-1 Light Industrial District. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request from Ag (Agricultural) to I-1 (Light Industrial). Applicant Presentation None Speakers In Favor/Opposed None Comments from the Commission None Motion was made by Commissioner Badgley, to recommend approval of REZONING/RZ-05- 2026, 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 Absent Steve Nance Absent Motion carried to APPROVE recommendation; 4-Ayes, 0-Noes. NEW BUSINESS C. ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE Davis explained that this is the only private sewer left in the community. The City is willing to take on this private sewer but it required easements from 3 property owners. The easements were included in the agenda packet. Motion was made by Commissioner Howerton, to recommend approval of the ordinance accepting sanitary sewer infrastructure, seconded by Commissioner Badgley, and carried with the following vote: 4-Ayes, 0-Noes. 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 Howerton, seconded by Commissioner Badgley, to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. Motion carried 4-Ayes, 0-Noes. Approved: ________________________ _________________________ Matt Modlin, Chairman ATTEST ________________________ Jenny Neel, Recording Secretary STAFF REPORT April 23, 2026 Sec. 50-58. Off-street parking for all R-1 zones. Code of Ordinance: Upon review of the ordinance, it was realized that 1 car garage and no car garages have been allowed. It is Request: necessary to correct this to allow for development for affordable housing to continue. Affidavit of Publication dated April 2, 2026 Attachments: City of Odessa Code of Ordinances Chapter 50; Section 50-58 Planning Commission: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Board of Aldermen: Monday, April 27, 2026 Odessa Staff: Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator Staff recommends approval of the changes to Chapter 50; Staff Recommendation: Section 50-58. BILL NUMBER: __________ ORDINANCE NUMBER: _______ 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 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. 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. 1 Drafter’s Note: Deleted language is shown thus; inserted language is shown thus. 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 _____ day of __________________, 2026. Bruce Whitsitt, Mayor ATTEST: Karen Findora, City Clerk 2 Drafter’s Note: Deleted language is shown thus; inserted language is shown thus. 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 III of this chapter: (1) Single-family dwelling: two garage parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room. (Ord. No. 2838, § 1(8.200-8), 1-9-2012) Created: 2026-01-26 13:39:12 [EST] (Supp. No. 4) Page 1 of 1 STAFF REPORT April 23, 2026 File #: RP-02-2026 Type of Application: Replat Site Locations: 510 E. Orchard St./ 406 S. Johnson Drrive Applicants: Thomas Asher / James & Ekiumeneta Roper Property Owners: Thomas Asher/ James & Ekiumeneta Roper Replat of All of Lots 3 & 4, Alumbaugh’s Subdivision and Request: Part of the NW ¼, Section 6-T.48-R.27 into Lots 1, 2 & 3 Asher Meadows Zoning: R-1 (Single Family) Application Attachments: Location Map Survey Planning Commission: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Board of Aldermen: Monday, April 27, 2026 Odessa Staff: Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed replat. Z:\CAD drawing (from home comp)\CAD Drawings\_SUBDIVISION Files\A\Alumbaugh's Subdivision (Odessa)\Alumbaugh's Sub MASTER.dwg, 4/16/2026 10:01:07 AM, DWG To PDF.pc3 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CONTAINING 66,469 SQUARE FEET OR 1.5259 ACRES. MINOR PLAT ALL OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION, IN ODESSA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI AND PART OF THE SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SECTION 6-TWP.48-RNG.27, IN SAID ODESSA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF JOHNSON STREET, SAID POINT BEING 1635.50 FEET SOUTH AND 30.00 FEET EAST OF THE NW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SW CORNER OF LOT ALL OF LOTS 3 & 4, ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION 1, SAID ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION; THENCE S 85°-53'-49" E, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION, 180.00 FEET TO THE SW CORNER OF LOT 3, SAID ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION; THENCE N 02°-23'-11" AND PART OF THE NW 1/4, SECTION 6-T.48-R.27, E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, 110.00 FEET TO THE NW CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE S 85°-53'-49" E, ODESSA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 4, 190.00 FEET TO THE NE CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE S 02°-23'11" W, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 4, 110.00 FEET TO THE SE CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE S 85°-53'-49" E, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION, 10.00 FEET; THENCE S 02°-23'-11" W, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID 1/4, 1/4 SECTION, 120.00 FEET; THENCE N 85°-53'-49" W, 380.00 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID JOHNSON STREET; THENCE N 02°-23'-11" E, ALONG SAID LINE, 120.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. OWNER'S DEDICATION: NOTARY CERTIFICATION: THE UNDERSIGNED PROPRIETORS OF THE TRACT(S) STATE OF MISSOURI ) OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THIS PLAT HAVE CAUSED THE )SS W E SAME TO BE SUBDIVIDED IN THE MANNER SHOWN COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE) HEREON WHICH SHALL HEREINAFTER BE KNOW AS: ON THIS ________ DAY OF _____________________ , 2026, S BEFORE ME THE UNDERSIGNED NOTARY PUBLIC, ASHER MEADOWS PERSONALLY APPEARED THOMAS C. ASHER, JAMES ROPER AND EKIUMENETA ROPER BEING KNOWN BY ME 0' 60' IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF: THOMAS C. ASHER, A TO BE THE PERSONS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND WHO SCALE = 1" = 60' SINGLE PERSON, AND JAMES ROPER AND EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT AND BEING EKIUMENETA ROPER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, HAVE DULY SWORN BY ME DID ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY CAUSED THESE PRESENTS TO BE SIGNED THIS EXECUTED THIS INSTRUMENT AS THEIR FREE ACT AND _______ DAY OF _______________________ 2026. DEED. SURVEYORS CERTIFICATION: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE PERFORMED A SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IN TESTIMONY THEREOF: I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY AND PREPARED THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING ________________________________________ HAND AND AFFIXED MY SEAL THE DAY AND YEAR LAST SHOWING THE RESULTS OF SAID SURVEY IN THOMAS C. ASHER WRITTEN ABOVE. ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT "MISSOURI STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY BOUNDARY SURVEYS" AS ADOPTED BY THE MISSOURI BOARD ________________________________________ ____________________________________________ FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS AND JAMES ROPER , NOTARY PUBLIC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TO THE BEST OF MY PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. _________________________ ________________________________________ MY COMMISSION EXPIRES EKIUMENETA ROPER ___________________________________ ERWIN W. GARD, PLS-1449 SURVEY NOTES: DECEMBER 12, 2025 ________________________ 1. SEMI-PERMANENT MONUMENTATION: SET 1/2" BAR DATE WITH CAP STAMPED "E.W.GARD PLS 1449" AT CORNERS (NOTARY SEAL) MARKED "œ". (SURVEYOR SEAL) 2. THE BEARINGS AND COORDINATES SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON MISSOURI COORDINATE SYSTEM OF 1983 USING THE MODOT NETWORK AUGUST 2019. SCALE CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI: FACTOR EQUALS 0.9999329. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PLAT OF "ASHER 3. THE SOURCE OF THE DESCRIPTION USED FOR THIS MEADOWS" WAS SUBMITTED TO AND DULY APPROVED BY PLAT WAS DERIVED FROM DOCUMENT NO 2024 DR 2363. THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN OF ODESSA, 4. NO EXISTING EASEMENTS WERE SHOWN ON THE MISSOURI THIS _____ DAY OF _________________ 2026 BY PLAT OF ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION AND A TITLE ORDINANCE NO _________________. REPORT WAS NOT PROVIDED BY THE CLIENT TO DISCLOSE OTHER EASEMENTS THAT MAY AFFECT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. ______________________ _____________________ 5. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LIES IN ZONE X, AN AREA MATTHEW MODLIN, STEVE NANCE OF MINIMAL FLOODING, AS DISCLOSED BY FEMA PANEL P&Z CHAIR P&Z SECRETARY 29107 C 0355 C HAVING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF 11/26/2010. 6. THIS SURVEY AND PLAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE ______________________ _____________________ CURRENT "MISSOURI STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY BRUCE WHITSITT KAREN FINDORA BOUNDARY SURVEYS". MAYOR CITY CLERK 7. THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT USED HEREON MEANS AN EXPRESSION OF PROFESSIONAL BELIEF REGARDING THE DATA SHOWN ON THIS PLAT AND DOES COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE: NOT REPRESENT A WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE, THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ALL TAXES DUE ARE PAID EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND IS MADE TO THE PARTIES TO DATE ON THE LAND INCLUDED IN THIS PLAT THIS NAMED HEREON AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO __________ DAY OF __________________, 2026. ADDITIONAL PARTIES, INSTITUTIONS, OR SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. ______________________ COUNTY COLLECTOR 510 EAST ORCHARD STREET 510 EAST ORCHARD STREET ODESSA, MISSOURI 64076 LOT 3 & 4, ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION AND PART OF THE NW 1/4, SECTION 6-48-27, ODESSA, LAFAYETTE 1212 SW Luttrell, Suite C ~ Blue Springs, MO 64015 Erwin W. Gard, Owner / Manager (COUNTY RECORDER) Phone: 816-295-5951 ~ Web: gardhorizon.com Professional Surveyor ~ Realtor COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION 2. - R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 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 III of this chapter: (1) Single-family dwelling: two garage parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room. (Ord. No. 2838, § 1(8.200-8), 1-9-2012) Sec. 50-59. Parking and driveway; size, location and configurations. (a) Individual parking spaces, regardless of shape, shall provide a clear rectangular parking space of not less than nine feet in width and a length of not less than 20 feet (plus required accessibility space as required for disabled parking where applicable). (b) A parking space shall be provided at a location off public right-of-way and outside of the sight clearance triangle at right-of-way intersections as prescribed elsewhere in this Code. (c) Driveway locations and approach configurations shall be constructed in accordance with this Code. (d) Driveway ingress and egress shall be confined to and shall not exceed 25 feet in width, exclusive of curb. (e) Off-street driveway and parking areas shall be constructed and maintained with asphalt, concrete or other approved paving materials capable of supporting all vehicles used thereon, in all weather conditions, without emitting dust or mud onto an adjacent street or adjoining property during normal and customary use. DIVISION 8. - R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT Sec. 50-225. Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of this chapter: (1) Dwelling: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room. (4) Parking and driveway size, location and configurations: a. Individual parking spaces, regardless of shape, shall provide a clear rectangular parking area of not less than nine feet in width and a length of not less than 20 feet (plus required accessibility space as required for disabled parking where applicable). b. Parking space shall be provided at a location off public right-of-way and outside of the sight clearance triangle at right-of-way intersections as prescribed elsewhere in this Code. c. Driveway widths, locations and approach configurations shall be constructed in accordance with this Code. d. Driveway and parking areas shall be constructed and maintained with asphalt, concrete or other approved paving materials capable of supporting all vehicles used thereon, in all weather conditions, without emitting dust or mud onto an adjacent street or adjoining property during normal and customary use. DIVISION 9. - R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT Sec. 50-249. Off-street parking. (a) Generally. Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of this chapter: (1) Dwelling: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room. (b) Parking and driveway specifications. Parking and driveway size, location and configurations shall be as follows: (1) Individual parking spaces, regardless of shape, shall provide a clear rectangular parking space of not less than nine feet in width and a length of not less than 20 feet (plus required accessibility space as required for disabled parking where applicable). (2) Parking space shall be provided at a location off public right-of-way and outside of the sight clearance triangle at right-of-way intersections as prescribed elsewhere in this Code. (3) Driveway widths, locations and approach configurations shall be constructed in accordance with this Code. (4) Off-street driveway and parking areas shall be constructed and maintained with asphalt, concrete or other approved paving materials capable of supporting all vehicles used thereon, in all weather conditions, without emitting dust or mud onto adjacent street or adjoining property during normal and customary use. DIVISION 10. - C-1 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Sec. 50-281. Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of this chapter: (1) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use. (2) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. (3) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications established by the city set forth in the most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards. DIVISION 11. - C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Sec. 50-315. Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of this chapter: (1) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use. (2) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. (3) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications set forth in the most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards. DIVISION 12. - C-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (3) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use. (4) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. (5) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications set forth in the most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards. DIVISION 13. - I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Sec. 50-367. Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of this chapter: (1) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise, and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by use of such feature. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the parking surface only on property which: a. Has an area of 35 square acres or more; b. Is located 3,960 feet or more from any property that is zoned for residential use; c. Is located 1,250 feet or more from any property that is zoned for C-l local commercial or C-2 general commercial uses; and d. Which mitigates the dust generated from the unsealed parking lot if such dust is deemed to be a public health or safety hazard, as determined by the city. (2) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. (3) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications set forth in the most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards. DIVISION 14. - I-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Sec. 50-397. Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of this chapter: (1) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise, and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by use of such feature. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the parking surfaces only on property which: a. Is 35 square acres or more; b. Is located 3,960 feet or more from any property that is zoned for residential use; c. Is located 1,250 feet or more from any property that is zoned for C-l local commercial or C-2 general commercial uses; and d. Mitigates the dust generated from the unsealed parking lot if such dust is deemed to be a public health or safety hazard, as determined by the city. (2) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. (3) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications set forth in the most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards. DIVISION 16. - CRT COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION OVERLAY DISTRICT Sec. 50-455. Off-street parking and loading. (a) The regulations dealing with off street parking and loading in section 50-581 are applicable, although, in the event of conflicting provisions, the more strict regulation shall apply. All off-street parking and loading areas shall be screened from abutting property zoned residential or used for residential purposes. Screening of all parking areas shall be accomplished by the placement of adequate earth berms or solid fences, constructed of wood or masonry (plain concrete block, cinder block, chain link are prohibited) and plantings or the provision and maintenance of solid plantings in the form of contiguous trees and shrubs. (b) Outside refuse areas shall be screened with solid fences constructed of wood or masonry (concrete or cinder block, chain link are prohibited) at a height sufficient to obstruct sight but not to exceed eight feet in height. Refuse areas may not be located in setback areas. (c) Any off-street parking area shall be graded for proper drainage and shall be surfaced so as to provide a durable and dustless surface, such as concrete or bituminous concrete surface and shall be arranged as to provide for orderly and safe parking and storage of vehicles. (d) For other uses that do not fit into one of the categories listed in determination of the appropriate parking space requirements shall be made by the planning and zoning commission. (e) Off-site parking spaces may be located on a lot other than that containing the principal use as a conditional use. (f) Damaged barriers such as fencing shall be maintained and required as necessary, to meet the requirements of this section. ARTICLE III. - OFF-STREET VEHICLE PARKING AND LOADING Sec. 50-575. General intent and application. It is the intent of these requirements that adequate parking and loading facilities be provided off the street for each use of land within the city. Requirements are intended to be based on the demand created by each use. These requirements shall apply to all uses in all districts. (Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.400), 11-13-2000) Sec. 50-576. Required open space. (a) Off-street parking or loading space shall be a part of the required open space associated with the permitted use and shall not be reduced or encroached upon in any manner. (b) The area required for off-street parking shall be in addition to the yard areas herein required except that the front yard required in a C-1 Local Commercial District may be used for the uncovered parking area for six or less vehicles associated with a residential use when the area is surfaced with a pavement adequate to prevent the occurrence of mud and dust with continued use or may be used for uncovered parking area for more than six vehicles in accordance with the provisions of section 50-581. (Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.401), 11-13-2000) Sec. 50-577. Location. The off-street parking lot shall be located within 200 feet, exclusive of street and alley widths, of the principal use and shall have direct access to a public street. Driveways for all one- and two-family dwellings shall be located upon the same parcel in which the principal use is constructed and shall have direct access to a public street. (Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.402), 11-13-2000; Ord. No. 2654, § 1(8.402), 8-14-2006) Sec. 50-578. Ownership. The ownership of land upon which the off-street parking is provided is the same as the ownership of land upon which the principal use is located. (Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.403), 11-13-2000) Sec. 50-579. Size of off-street parking space. The size of a parking space for one vehicle shall consist of a rectangular area having dimensions of not less than nine feet by 20 feet plus adequate area for ingress and egress. (Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.404), 11-13-2000) Sec. 50-580. Amount off-street parking and loading required. Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided in all districts in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Dwelling: Two parking spaces for each separate dwelling unit within the structure. (2) Boardinghouse, roominghouse or hotel: One parking space for each two persons provided overnight accommodations. (3) Hospitals: One space for each four patient beds, exclusive of bassinets, plus one space for each staff or visiting doctor, plus one space for each three employees including nurses, plus adequate area for the parking of emergency vehicles. (4) Medical or dental clinics or offices: Four spaces per doctor plus one for each two employees. (5) Sanitariums, convalescent or nursing homes: One space for each six patients beds plus one space for each staff or visiting doctor plus one space for each four employees including nurses. (6) Community center, theater, auditorium, church sanctuary: One parking space for each five seats, based on maximum seating capacity. (7) Convention hall, lodge, club, library, museum, place of amusement or recreation: One parking space for each 50 square feet of floor area used for assembly or recreation in the building. (8) Office building: One parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area in the building, exclusive of the area used for storage, utilities and building service area. (9) Commercial establishments not otherwise classified: One parking space for each 150 square feet of floor space in the building used for retail trade or used by the public, whichever is the greater. (10) Industrial establishments: Adequate area to park all employees and customers vehicles at all times and adequate space for loading and unloading and storing all vehicles used incidental to or as a part of the primary operation of the establishment. For all uses not covered in subsections (1) through (10) of this section, the city planning and zoning commission shall make a determination of the parking demand to be created by the proposed use and the amount of parking thus determined is the off-street parking requirement for the permitted use. (Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.405), 11-13-2000) Sec. 50-581. Off-street parking lots in residential districts. When off-street parking lots for more than six vehicles are to be located within or adjacent to a residential district, the following provisions shall apply: (1) All sides of the lot abutting the residential district shall be enclosed with an opaque ornamental fence, wall or dense evergreen hedge having a height of not less than five nor more than six feet, unless all adjacent property owners agree at a public hearing held by the board of aldermen after each has been served a ten-day written notice of the meeting, that the fence is not required. The fence, wall or hedge shall be maintained in good condition. (2) No parking shall be permitted within a front yard setback line established ten feet back of the property line of interior and corner lots wherever the parking lot is located in a residential district or immediately abuts the front yard of a residential unit. In all other cases no setback shall be required; however, that on any corner lot formed by two intersecting streets no parking shall be permitted and no wall, fence, sign, structure or plant growth having a height in excess of three feet above the elevation of the crown of the adjacent roadway surface shall be maintained in a triangle formed by measuring a distance of 30 feet along the front and side lot lines, from their point of intersection and connecting the points to established to form a triangle on the area of the lot adjacent to the street intersection. (3) All yards shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs and evergreen ground cover and maintained in good condition the year-round. (4) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall be confined to and shall not exceed 25 feet in width, exclusive of curb returns. (5) All of the lot used for parking and driveway purposes shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use. (6) The intensity of light and arrangement of reflectors shall be such as not to interfere with residential district uses. (7) No sign of any kind shall be erected except information signs used to guide traffic and to state the conditions and terms of the use of the lot. Only non-intermittent incandescent lighting of signs shall be permitted. (Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.406), 11-13-2000) 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.

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