ORDINANCE NO. 061340

Rezoning an area of approximately 0.8 acres generally located on the north side of 29th Street between Campbell Street and Harrison Street, from Districts R-2b and R-4 to District URD, and approving a development plan for the same. (13640-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, commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended by enacting a new section to be known as Section 80-11A0724, rezoning an area of approximately 0.8 acres generally located on the north side of 29th Street between Campbell Street and Harrison Street, from Districts R-2b (Two-Family Dwellings) and R-4 (Low Apartments) to District URD (Urban Redevelopment District), said section legally described as follows:

 Section 80-11A0724. That an area legally described as:

Lots 18 thru 20 and Lot 29, BEACON HILL PARK, a subdivision in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 29; thence North 003210 West, along the East rightofway line of Campbell Street, a distance of 67.16 feet, to the Northwest corner of said Lot 29; thence South 900000 East, along the North line of said Lot 29, a distance of 182.10 feet, to the East line of alley; thence North 003210 West, along the East line of alley, a distance of 100.00 feet, to the Northeast corner of Lot 18; thence South 900000 East, along the North line of said Lot 18, a distance of 160.10 feet, to the West rightofway line of Harrison Street; thence South 003210 East, along the West rightofway line of Harrison Street, a distance of 125.00 feet; thence North 900000 West, a distance of 85.00 feet; thence North 003210 West, a distance of 75.00 feet, to a point on the South line of said Lot 18, thence North 900000 West, along the South line of said Lot 18, a distance of 35.08 feet; thence South 003210 East a distance of 117.16 feet, to a point on the North rightofway line of 29th Street; thence North 900000 West, along the North line of 29th Street, a distance of 222.12 feet, to the Point of Beginning. EXCEPT that part in alley. Containing 31,297 square feet or 0.72 acres.

is hereby rezoned from Districts R-2b (Two-Family Dwellings) and R-4 (Low Apartments) to District URD (Urban Redevelopment District), all as shown outlined on a map marked Section 80-11A0724, 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 cause the area to be platted and processed according to Chapter 66, Code of Ordinances of the City 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 from the site, to Development Services prior to review and issuance of any building permits, and that the developer construct any improvements as required by Development Services.

3. 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.

4. That the developer secure permits to repair or reconstruct existing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and alleys as necessary along all development street frontages, or submit a letter from a Missouri licensed civil engineer stating that the sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and alleys 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.

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

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

7. That the developer grant a pedestrian access easement across Lots 1 and 2 as required by Development Services, and show the easement on the final plat.

8. That the developer submit covenants, conditions and restrictions to Development Services for review by 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.

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

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

11. That the developer submit a street tree planting plan as part of the final plat and secure the approval of the City Forester for street trees planted in the right-of-way in front of residential lots, with a final approved copy to be submitted to the City Development Department staff. The plan shall include size, type, species and placement of trees or design guidelines stating this information. Further, that the developer either install said trees within one year of the issuance of the home certificate of occupancy or within two (2) years of the recording of the plat and agree to maintain and guarantee the life of the tree for a period of one year following the installation of the trees as required by the Department of Parks and Recreation or obtain a performance bond for the installation, maintenance and guarantee of the trees.

12. That the developer contribute moneys totaling $4,303.42 in lieu of parkland dedication. Calculation based on: (36 MF units x 2 persons/unit x 0.006 acres/person x $ 9,961.61/acre = $ 4,303.42)

13. 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, berms, trees and plantings around and within the parking lots; show proposed pedestrian circulation; and include elevation drawings of buildings and signage.

Section C. 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