ORDINANCE NO. 060390

Approving the preliminary plat of Strait Meadows on about a 59.1 acres generally located on the south side of E. 51st Street about 1,200 feet west of Phelps Road and extending south about 2,800 feet. (SD 1202A)

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section A. That the preliminary plat of Strait Meadows on about a 59.1 acres generally located on the south side of E. 51st Street about 1,200 feet west of Phelps Road and extending south about 2,800 feet, and more specifically described as follows:

Tract 1, the East 16 acres of the NW of the NW of Section 36, T49N, R32 W, in Jackson County, Missouri.

Tract 2, commencing at the SE corner of Tract 1; thence East 37.36 feet to point of beginning; thence South 315.91 feet; thence East 312.24 feet; thence South four degrees 28 minutes 26 seconds West 1,013.63 feet; thence West 1,563.20 feet; thence North 1,325.28 feet to the point of beginning.

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 dedicate additional right of way for a collector street as required by the Department of Public Works so as to provide a minimum of 30 feet of right of way as measured from the centerline of E. 51st Street.

3. That the developer improve the southern one-half of E. 51st Street to collector street standards as required by the Department of Public Works, including curb, gutter, sidewalks, streetlights, existing roadway section transitions to meet vertical and horizontal alignment standards, and relocation of utilities.

4. That the developer construct an off-site public street connection between the east plat boundary and constructed E. 54th Street as required by Development Services.

5. That the developer secure permits to construct or reconstruct existing sidewalks, curb, gutter, storm sewers, and streetlights as necessary along all development street frontages, as required by Development Services, prior to recording the plat.

6. That the developer submit a macro/micro storm drainage study to Development Services for approval for the entire development when the first plat is submitted, and that the developer construct any improvements as required by Development Services.

7. 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.

8. That the developer design and construct all interior streets to City standards as required by the Department of Public Works, including curb, gutter, storm sewers, streetlights, and sidewalks, and that the street construction plans include sidewalks along all private tract frontages.

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

12. That the developer install hard surface roads and provide for fire protection as required by the Fire Department prior to construction beyond foundations.

13. That the developer extend water mains as required by the Water Services Department.

14. That the developer construct temporary off-site cul-de-sacs as required by the Department of Public Works.

15. That the developer extend sanitary sewers to ensure individual service is provided to all proposed lots and determine adequacy as required by the Department of Public Works.

16. That the developer provide a storm water conveyance system to serve all proposed lots within the development and determine adequacy as required by the Department of Public Works.

17. That the developer obtain a floodplain certificate from Development Services prior to beginning any construction activities within the floodplain.

18. That the final plat show the limits of the 100-year floodplain and the lowest opening or elevation or Minimum Low Opening (MLO) of any structure on each lot that abuts a 100-year floodplain area on the final plat..

19. 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.

20. That the developer secure approval of the Street Naming Committee for all street names prior to submittal of the first final plat, and that the developer submit a copy of the approved street name plan as part of each final plat submittal to the Department of City Development.

21. That the developer receive the approval of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for any residential identification signs.

22. That the developer construct the walking trails as shown on the development plan prior to the recording of the last final plat.

23. That the developer submit a street tree planting plan as part of the final plat, secure the approval of the City Forester for street trees planted on right-of-way in front of residential lots (with a copy to be submitted to the City Development Department staff), and agree to plant in conformance with the plan approved by the City Forester. The plan shall include size, type, species, and placement of trees.

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