ORDINANCE NO. 060673

Approving the preliminary plat of Soldiers Crossing on a 1.58 acre tract of land generally located on the east side of N. Brighton Avenue, south of N.E. 55th Terrace. (SD 1243)

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section A. That the preliminary plat of Soldiers Crossing on a 1.58 acre tract of land generally located on the east side of N. Brighton Avenue, south of N.E. 55th Terrace, and more specifically described as follows:

A parcel of land in the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 51, Range 32, in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri. Described as commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast quarter, thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West, along the west line of the Northeast quarter a distance of 210.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East, a distance of 69.00 feet, thence South 17 degrees 49 minutes 18 seconds East, a distance of 13.68 feet, to the point of beginning. Thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East, a distance of 1147.08 feet to a point in the center of Thornton Mill Creek, thence South 08 degrees 49 minutes 50 seconds West along Thornton Mill Creek a distance of 61.30 feet, thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds West, a distance of 1118.14 feet, thence North 17 degrees 49 minutes 18 seconds West, a distance of 63.82 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.58 acres, more or less.

is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:

1. That the developer cause the area to be platted and processed in accordance with Chapter 66, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, commonly known as the Subdivision Regulations.

2. That the developer submit a detailed micro storm drainage study, consisting at a minimum of a letter from a Missouri Licensed Civil Engineer stating that the proposed improvements will not alter or increase historical runoff conditions for the site, to Development Services prior to approval and issuance of any building permits, and that the developer construct any improvements as required by Development Services.

3. That the developer dedicate additional right of way for a local street as required by Development Services so as to provide a minimum of 25 feet of right of way as measured from the centerline of N. Rolla Ave.

4. That the developer improve the eastern one-half of N. Rolla Ave to local street standards as required by Development Services, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, existing roadway section transitions to meet vertical and horizontal alignment standards, and relocation of utilities.

5. That the developer obtain the grading consents, and all grading, temporary construction and drainage/sewer easements from the abutting property owner prior to submitting any public improvements.

6. That the developer shall subordinate to the City all private interest in the area of any right-of-way dedication as required by Development Services, and that the developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with subordination activities.

7. That the developer contribute $221.15 in lieu of parkland dedication for 1 single family unit (1 unit 3.7 .006 $9,961.61 (year 2005) = $221.15) in satisfaction of Section 66-128 of the Subdivision Regulations.

8. That the developer secure permits to construct or reconstruct existing sidewalks, curb and gutter as necessary along all development street frontages, or submit a letter from a Missouri Licensed Civil Engineer stating that the sidewalks, curb and gutter are in a good state of repair and meet the requirements set forth in Chapters 56 and 64, Code of Ordinances, as required by Development Services, prior to recording the plat.

9. That the developer submit plans for grading, siltation, and erosion control to Development Services for approval and permitting prior to beginning any construction activities.

10. That the developer secure a land disturbance permit from Development Services prior to beginning any construction, grading, clearing, or grubbing activities, if the disturbed area exceeds one acre.

11. That the developer extend sanitary sewers to ensure individual service is provided to all proposed lots and determine adequacy as required by Development Services.

12. That the developer provide a storm water conveyance system to serve all proposed lots within the development and determine adequacy as required by Development Services.

13. That the 3:1 depth to width ratio per Section 66-124 of the Subdivision

Regulations be waived for Lot 2.

14. That the developer submit covenants, conditions and restrictions to the Law Department for approval for the maintenance of private open space and enter into a covenant agreement for the maintenance of any stormwater detention area tracts.

A copy of the preliminary plat 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 preliminary plat hereinabove, all public notices and hearings required by the Subdivision Regulations have been given and had.

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I hereby certify that as required by Chapter 66, Code of Ordinances, the foregoing ordinance was duly advertised and public hearings were held.

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Secretary, City Plan Commission

Approved as to form and legality:

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M. Margaret Sheahan Moran

Assistant City Attorney