ORDINANCE NO. 250475
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Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving a development plan on about 2 acres in District B4-5 generally located at 20 W. Linwood Boulevard to allow for ten six-unit residential buildings. (CD-CPC-2025-00035)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section A. That a development plan in District B4-5 (Heavy Business/Commercial) generally located at 20 W. Linwood Boulevard, and more specifically described as follows:
Tracts 1 and 2 also described as follows, according to the Survey prepared by Anderson Engineering, Job No. 22KC20002, dated January 25, 2002, last revised August 19, 2022, to-wit: All that part of Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, AMENDED PLAT OF McGEE’S SUMMIT, a subdivision in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4, a point on the Northerly Right-of-Way line of Linwood Boulevard, as now located, thence North 02 degrees 25 minutes 05 seconds East 346.64 feet along the West line of Lot 4 to the Northwest corner of said Lot 4, thence South 87 degrees 14 minutes 55 seconds East 222.12 feet along the north line of Lot 4, thence South 02 degrees 25 minutes 05 seconds West 102.00 feet, thence South 87 degrees 14 minutes 55 seconds East 110.53 feet, thence South 02 degrees 25 minutes 05 seconds West 136.35 feet to a point on the Northerly Right-of-Way line of Linwood Boulevard, as now located, thence South 74 degrees 41 minutes 12 seconds West 349.23 feet along the said Right-of-Way line to the Point of Beginning.
is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. All signage shall conform to 88-445 and shall require a sign permit prior to installation.
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 screen all roof and/or ground mounted mechanical and utility equipment in compliance with Section 88-425-08 of the Zoning and Development Code.
6. All fencing shall comply with the Main Corridor Overlay.
7. Required Fire Department access roads shall be designed to support a fire apparatus with gross axle weight of 85,000 pounds. (IFC-2018: § 503.2.3)
8. Fire Department access roads shall be provided before construction/demolition projects begin. (IFC-2018 § 501.4 and 3310.1; NFPA 241-2013 § 7.5.5)
9. Required Fire Department access roads shall be an all-weather surface. (IFC-2012: § 503.2.3) (No Grass Pavers Allowed)
10. Buildings equipped with a fire standpipe system shall have an operable fire hydrant within 100 feet of the Fire Department Connection (FDC). (IFC2018 § 507.5.1.1)
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). Fire hydrant distribution shall follow IFC-2018 Table C102.1.
12. The developer shall meet the fire flow requirements as set forth in Appendix B of the International Fire Code 2018. (IFC-2018 § 507.1)
13. The turning radius for Fire Department access roads shall be 30 feet inside and 50 feet outside radius. (IFC-2018: § 503.2.4)
14. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for any building that is 30 feet in height or greater. Aerial fire apparatus roads are a minimum 26 feet wide, at least 15 feet away from the building but not more than 30 feet from the structure. (IFC-2018 § D105).
15. Buildings exceeding three (3) stories or 30 feet in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access. (IFC-2018: § D104.1)
16. The developer shall add reinforcement to the exterior doors of the property for safety. Items such as steel braces to reinforce wooden door frames or metal door frames have been proven to lower the risk of crimes.
17. The developer shall require all units in the multi-family area to have peep holes which will allow a person to view outside their apartment prior to opening the door.
18. The developer shall be responsible for dedication of parkland, private open space in lieu of parkland, or payment of cash-in-lieu of either form of dedication, or any combination thereof in accordance with 88-408. Should the developer choose to pay cash-in-lieu of dedicating all or a portion of the required area, the amount due shall be based upon the 2025 acquisition rate of $20,065.67 per acre. This requirement shall be satisfied prior to a certificate of occupancy.
19. The developer shall submit plans to the Parks and Recreation Department and obtain permits prior to beginning construction of streetscape improvements (including but not limited to sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streetscape elements, pedestrian and street lighting) on the Parks jurisdictional streets and construct improvements, ADA compliant ramps at all required locations where new private drives are being added, or where existing sidewalks are modified or repaired. Such improvements shall be installed per the Parks and Recreation Department standards
20. The developer shall submit a letter to the Parks and Recreation Department from a licensed civil engineer, licensed architect, or licensed landscape architect, who is registered in the State of Missouri, stating the condition of the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters along boulevard/parkway, which is a Parks and Recreation jurisdictional street. The letter shall identify state of repair as defined in Chapters 56 and 64, Code of Ordinances, for the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. It shall identify the quantity and location of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters that need to be constructed, repaired, or reconstructed. 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 Parks and Recreation Department, prior to recording the plat/issuance of any certificate of occupancy permits including temporary certificate of occupancy permits.
21. Prior to construction adjacent to a Parks and Recreation jurisdictional street and/or park the developer and/or their representative shall obtain a Parks and Recreation permit for storage and restoration within a park or a Parks and Recreation jurisdictional street right-of-way including but not limited to the installation of construction trailer, stockpiling of materials or equipment, construction roads and utility cabinets/meters.
22. Linwood Boulevard is classified as a boulevard; therefore, the development shall comply with the parkway and boulevard standards outlined in 88-323. Any modifications to the approved plans that do not meet these standards shall require a variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustment prior to obtaining a building permit.
23. The developer shall submit verification of vertical and horizontal sight distance for the drive connection to public right-of-way to the Land Development Division and make improvements to ensure local jurisdiction and/or minimum AASHTO adequate sight distance standards are met, prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
24. The developer shall integrate into the existing streetlight system any relocated streetlights within the street right-of-way impacted by the new drive or approach entrances as required by the Land Development Division, and the relocated lights must comply with all adopted lighting standards.
25. 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.
26. The developer shall submit a streetscape plan for approval and permitting by the Land Development Division prior to beginning construction of the streetscape improvements in the public right-of-way, and construct ADA compliant ramps at all required locations where new private drives are being added, or where existing sidewalks are modified or repaired.
27. The developer shall submit construction plans in compliance with adopted standards for all improvements required by the traffic study approved by the Public Works Department, and shall secure permits for those improvements as required by the Land Development Division, prior to recording the plat.
28. 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.
29. The developer shall have a water flow test done to ensure there is adequate water pressure to serve the development.
30. The developer shall provide private storm drainage, water, and sanitary sewer easements for any private mains prior to issuance of any building permits.
31. The developer shall submit a storm drainage analysis from a Missouri-licensed civil engineer to the Kansas City Water Services Department evaluating proposed improvements and impact to drainage conditions. Since this project is within a "Combined Sewer Overflow" (CSO) district, the project shall be designed to retain rainfall of 1.5 inch depth over the disturbed area to simulate natural runoff conditions and reduce small storm discharge to the combined sewer system and manage the 10-year storm and 100-year storm per currently adopted APWA standards. The analysis shall be submitted prior to issuance of any building permits, and the developer shall secure permits to construct any improvements required by the Kansas City Water Services Department prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
32. The developer shall obtain the executed and recorded City approved grading, temporary construction, drainage/sewer, or any other necessary easements from the abutting property owner(s) that may be required prior to submitting any public improvements crossing properties not controlled by the developer and include said document(s) within the public improvement applications submitted for permitting.
33. The developer shall submit plans for grading, siltation, and erosion control to the Kansas City Water Services Department for review and acceptance, and secure a site disturbance permit for any proposed disturbance area equal to one acre or more prior to beginning any construction activities.
34. The developer shall grant a BMP easement to the City as required by the Kansas City Water Services Department, prior to recording the plat or issuance of any building permits
35. The developer shall provide covenants to maintain private storm sewer mains acceptable to the Kansas City Water Services Department for any private storm sewer mains prior to the issuance of any building permits.
36. The developer shall provide covenants to maintain private sanitary sewer mains acceptable to the Kansas City Water Services Department for any private sanitary sewer mains prior to the issuance of any building permits.
37. The developer shall provide covenants to maintain private water mains acceptable to the Kansas City Water Services Department for any private water mains prior to the issuance of any building permits.
38. Public improvement plans are not reviewed under this case number (CD-CPC-2025-00035) and will need to be submitted under a new PIR case for review, including the micro drainage study submitted under this case, land disturbance plans, erosion control plans, and SWPPP.
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 B. That the Council finds and declares that before taking any action on the proposed amendment and development plan 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
Senior Associate City Attorney