ORDINANCE NO. 260974
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Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch
Rezoning an area of approximately six acres generally located on the south side of N.E. Englewood Road, between N. Highland Avenue on the east and N. Flora Avenue on the west from District R-6 to District R-1.5 and approving a development plan in lieu of a special use permit pursuant to Section 88-517-09-D to allow for an 18-unit transitional group home that includes administrative and other support services. (CD-CPC-2026-00116 & CD-CPC-2026-00118)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section A. That Chapter 88, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, commonly known as the Zoning and Development Code, is hereby amended by enacting a new section to be known as Section 88-20A-1563, rezoning an area of approximately six acres generally located on the south side of NE Englewood Road, between N. Highland Avenue on the east and N. Flora Avenue on the west from District R-6 (Residential 6) to District R-1.5 (Residential 1.5), said section to read as follows:
Section 88-20A-1557. That an area legally described as:
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 51 NORTH, RANGE 33 WEST, IN KANSAS CITY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 4, NORTH PARK GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION IN KANSAS CITY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NE. ENGLEWOOD ROAD; THENCE S08°25’28”W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH PARK GARDENS, A DISTANCE OF 841.64 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 31, BLOCK 4, NORTH PARK GARDENS THIRD PLAT, A SUBDIVISION IN KANSAS CITY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI; THENCE N88°46’52”W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 4 OF SAID NORTH PARK GARDENS THIRD PLAT, A DISTANCE OF 256.24 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 32; THENCE N00°55’13”E, ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTH PARK GARDENS THIRD PLAT AND ITS NORTHERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 835.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID NE. ENGLEWOOD ROAD; THENCE S88°46’52”E, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 366.16 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
is hereby rezoned from District R-6 (Residential 6) to District R-1.5 (Residential 1.5), all as shown outlined on a map marked Section 88-20A-1563, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and which is hereby adopted as a part of an amendment to the zoning maps constituting a part of said chapter and in accordance with Section 88-20 thereof.
Section B. That a development plan for the area legally described above is hereby approved which also serves as a preliminary plat, subject to the following conditions:
1. The developer shall submit an affidavit, prepared by an engineer licensed in the State of Missouri, verifying that all outdoor lighting has been installed in accordance with approved plans and that lighting levels do not exceed that shown on the approved lighting plan at the property lines prior to a certificate of occupancy.
2. The developer shall provide a reciprocal cross access easement for Lots 1 & 2 on the face of the final plat.
3. Prior to recording the final plat the developer shall upload and secure approval of a street tree planting plan from the City Forester.
4. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy for each lot within the plat the developer shall submit an affidavit, completed by a landscape architect licensed in the State of Missouri, verifying that street trees have been installed in accordance with the approved street tree planting plan and are healthy.
5. The developer shall submit an affidavit, completed by a landscape architect licensed in the State of Missouri, verifying that all landscaping required of the approved plan has been installed in accordance with the plan and is healthy prior to a certificate of occupancy.
6. All signage shall conform to Section 88-445 and shall require a sign permit prior to installation.
7. The developer shall work with staff to provide additional screening adjacent to the existing residences along the west property line.
8. Building plans submittal shall meet the requirements of the Kansas City Building and Rehabilitation Code (Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances) in effect at the time of submission.
9. All required Fire department access roads shall be an all-weather surface. Grass pavers are not permitted. (IFC-2018: § 503.2.3)
10. All Fire Department Connections (FDC) shall be threaded connections, Storz connections are not allowed in the City of Kansas City, Missouri (IFC-2018 § 903.3.6; NFPA 13-2010 § 6.8.1).
11. Fire hydrants shall be installed and operable prior to the arrival of any combustible building materials onto the site. (IFC-2018 § 501.4 and 3312.1; NFPA 241-2013 § 8.7.2)
12. Proposed buildings shall have a Fire Department access road within 150 feet of any exterior portion of the structure. (IFC-2018: § 503.1.1)
13. The developer shall provide Fire Department access roads before construction/demolition projects begin. (IFC-2018 § 501.4 and 3310.1; NFPA 241-2013 § 7.5.5)
14. Required Fire Department access roads shall designed to support a fire apparatus with gross axle weight of 85,000 pounds. (IFC-2018: § 503.2.3)
15. The building’s FDC shall be immediately recognizable from the street or nearest point of Fire Department access (IFC-2018 § 912.2.1).
16. The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall not be located that obstructs access/egress to the building when in use (IFC-2018 § 912.2).
17. The developer shall meet the fire flow requirements as set forth in Appendix B of the International Fire Code 2018. (IFC-2018 § 507.1)
18. A Knox Box shall be provided near the main entrance to the building (IFC-2018 § 506.1). To ensure proper keying to Kansas City, Missouri; Knox Boxes may be ordered online at www.knoxbox.com <http://www.knoxbox.com/>or on an official order form obtained through this Office.
19. Fire hydrant(s) shall be within 400 feet on a fire access road following an approved route established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) of any exterior portion of a building. The use of existing fire hydrant(s) may be used to satisfy this requirement otherwise a private fire hydrant(s) or hydrant system may be required. This distance may be increased to 600 feet for R-3 and U occupancy(s) or the building(s) is fully protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system(s). (IFC-2018: § 507.5.1)
20. Required Fire Department access roads shall be a minimum unobstructed width of twenty (20) feet and 13 ft-6 in clearance height. Check with Streets & Traffic (KCMO Public Works Department) or Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) that may have street planning regulations that supersede the Fire Code. (IFC-2018: § 503.2.1)
21. Fire hydrant distribution shall follow IFC-2018 Table C102.1.
22. The developer shall provide fire lane signage on fire access drives.
23. The developer shall submit a letter to the Land Development Division from a licensed civil engineer, licensed architect, or licensed landscape architect, who is registered in the State of Missouri, that identifies sidewalks, curbs, and gutters in disrepair as defined by Public Works Department’s "OUT OF REPAIR CRITERIA FOR SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY AND CURB revised 11/5/2013" and based on compliance with Chapters 56 and 64, Code of Ordinances, for the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters where said letter shall identify the quantity and location of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters that need to be constructed, repaired, or reconstructed to remedy deficiencies and/or to remove existing approaches no longer needed by this project. The developer shall secure permits to repair or reconstruct the identified sidewalks, curbs, and gutters as necessary along all development street frontages as required by the Land Development Division and prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy permits including temporary certificate of occupancy permits.
24. The developer shall ensure that water and fire service lines should meet current Water Services Department rules and regulations prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
25. When an existing building is being renovated, is being changed in use or occupancy, or is undergoing a building addition, and the existing water service line(s) will be reused, the water service line(s) and related appurtenances shall meet the most current version of KC Water rules and regulations.
26. The developer shall submit a storm drainage analysis from a Missouri licensed civil engineer to the Kansas City Water Services Department, in accordance with adopted standards, including a BMP level of service analysis prior to approval and issuance of any building permits, and that the developer secure permits to construct any improvements as required by the Kansas City Water Services Department prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
27. The developer shall grant a BMP and/or surface drainage easement to the City as required by the Kansas City Water Services Department, prior to recording the plat or issuance of any building permits.
A copy of said development plan is on file in the office of the City Clerk with this ordinance and is made a part hereof.
Section C. That the Council finds and declares that before taking any action on the proposed amendment hereinabove, all public notices and hearings required by the Zoning and Development Code have been given and had.
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I hereby certify that as required by Chapter 88, Code of Ordinances, the foregoing ordinance was duly advertised and public hearings were held.
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Sara Copeland, FAICP
Secretary, City Plan Commission
Approved as to form:
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Sarah Baxter
Associate City Attorney