ORDINANCE NO. 051404

Approving an amendment to a previously approved preliminary plan in District C-3a2-p on approximately a 1.7 acre tract of land generally located at the southwest corner of Westport Road and Clark Avenue. (9284-P-2)

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section A. That an amendment to a previously approved preliminary plan in District C-3a2-p (Intermediate Business, High Buildings - Limited District) on approximately a 1.7 acre tract of land generally located at the southwest corner of Westport Road and Clark Avenue, and more specifically described as follows:

Lots 8 and 9, Jones and Fishers Addition, and Lots 1 and 2, Westport Inn, all in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri

is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:

1. That the developer secure permits to repair sidewalks, alleys, curbs, and gutters as necessary along all development frontages as required by the Department of Public Works in accordance with Chapters 56 and 64, Code of Ordinances, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

2. That the developer install directional signage at the Westport Road entrances as required by Development Services.

3. That the developer submit plans for grading and siltation and erosion control to Development Services for approval prior to the commencement of any construction activities.

4. That the developer provide for fire protection as required by the Fire Department prior to construction beyond foundations.

5. That the developer submit a final plan to the City Plan Commission for approval, including detailed information on landscaping, signage (including elevations), lighting (including a photometric study showing zero footcandles at the property line and no direct illumination beyond the property line) and building elevations. Final plans including surface parking lots must show a separation from streets, pedestrian sidewalks, residential areas and green space by a decorative wall, a berm or a solid landscape screen at least 4 feet in height, and at least one shade tree for every 10 parking spaces.

A copy of the amendment 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 hereinabove, all public notices and hearings required by the Zoning Ordinance have been given and had.

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I hereby certify that as required by Chapter 80, 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