ORDINANCE NO. 050868

Rezoning an area of approximately 3.3 acres generally located on the east side of Oak Street between 2nd Street on the north and 3rd Street on the south from District M-2a to District URD and approving the development plan of the same. (13344-URD)

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section A. That Chapter 80, Code of Ordinances, of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 80-11A0641, rezoning an area of approximately 3.3 acres generally located on the east side of Oak Street between 2nd Street on the north and 3rd Street on the south from District M-2a (Heavy Industry) to District URD (Urban Redevelopment District) and approval of a development plan, said section to read as follows:

Section 80-11A0641. That an area legally described as:

All of Lots 354 through 363, both inclusive, in Block 34, together with the vacated 16 foot north and south alley lying within said Block 34 and running from the northerly right-of-way line of 3^rd Street to the southerly right-of-way line of 2^nd Street; all of Lots 364 through 368, both inclusive, except the east 27 feet thereof in Block 39, together with all that part of vacated Locust Street lying between the northerly right-of-way line of 3^rd Street and the southerly right-of-way line of 2^nd Street and lying between said Blocks 34 and 39; all of the above property being in the plat of the Town of Kansas commonly called Old Town, in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

is hereby rezoned from District M-2a (Heavy Industry) to District URD (Urban Redevelopment District), all as shown outlined on a map marked Section 80-11A0641, 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 as an amendment to Section 80-11 thereof.

Section B. That a development plan for the area legally described above is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:

1. That the developer submit plans for grading and siltation and erosion control to the City Engineer's Office for approval prior to beginning any construction activities.

2. That the developer secure permits to construct or reconstruct within 3^rd Street and Oak Street existing sidewalks, curb, gutter, and streetlights as necessary along all development street frontages, as required by the Department of Public Works, prior to the issuance of building permits.

3. That the developer secure a land disturbance permit from the Department of Public Works prior to beginning any construction, grading, clearing or grubbing activities, if the disturbed area exceeds one acre.

4. That the developer provide for fire protection as required by the Fire Department.

5. That the developer undertake water main adjustments within the project as required by the Department of Water Services.

6. That the developer construct all structures in compliance with the Kansas City Downtown Airport Height zoning restrictions.

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

8. 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.

9. That the developer submit a detailed micro storm drainage study for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit and make necessary improvements as required by the City Engineer's Office.

10. That the developer remove the two billboards located on the east faade prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

11. That the developer submit a site plan to the Director of the Department of City Development for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. The site plan shall include information regarding: property uses, setback distances, lighting, landscaping and architectural characteristics, trees and plantings around and within the parking lots; show proposed pedestrian circulation; and include elevation drawings of buildings and signage and add a streetscaping plan for 3^rd Street and Oak Street.

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 zoning 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