ORDINANCE NO. 240601
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Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving a development plan on about 0.35 acres in District DX-15 generally located at 1818 Main Street for a major amendment to a previously approved development plan to allow for 147 units. (CD-CPC-2024-00058)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section A. That a development plan in District DX-15 (Downtown Mixed-Use 15) generally located at 1818 Main Street, and more specifically described as follows:
All of the South 1/2 of Lot 476 and all of Lots 477 and 478, except that part now in Main Street, and except that part in alley, Block 35, McGee’s Addition, a subdivision in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. The developer shall screen all roof and/or ground mounted mechanical and utility equipment in compliance with 88-425-08.
2. The developer shall submit an affidavit, prepared by an engineer licensed in the State of Missouri, verifying that all outdoor lighting has been installed in accordance with approved plans and that lighting levels do not exceed that shown on the approved lighting plan at the property lines prior to a certificate of occupancy.
3. The developer shall submit an affidavit, completed by a landscape architect licensed in the State of Missouri, verifying that all landscaping required of the approved plan has been installed in accordance with the plan and is healthy prior to a certificate of occupancy.
4. All signage shall conform to 88-445 and shall require a sign permit prior to installation.
5. All tenant loading or move-in activities shall be accommodated via the alley and parking garage and comply with the Streetcar Authority.
6. The developer shall coordinate with the Public Works Department and Streetcar Authority prior to applying for any building permit. The applicant shall receive approval from the Streetcar Authority regarding garbage pickup schedules to ensure there is no conflict with streetcar operations.
7. The developer shall be responsible for payment in the amount of $1,480.00 to the tree fund in lieu of providing the required number of street trees. Twenty-four shrubs shown on the development plan shall serve as alternative compliance to the required number of general landscaping trees per 88-425-04. This requirement shall be satisfied prior to a certificate of occupancy.
8. The applicant shall receive approval of an administrative adjustment to the lighting levels at the property line prior to a building permit.
9. The developer shall meet the fire flow requirements as set forth in Appendix B of the project International Fire Code 2018. (IFC-2018 § 507.1)
10. Buildings equipped with a fire standpipe system shall have an operable fire hydrant within 100 feet of the Fire Department Connection (FDC). (IFC2018 § 507.5.1.1)
11. Buildings which have an occupiable floor greater than 75 feet above grade shall meet high-rise requirements ( IFC 2018 Sec 914.3)
12. New buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. (IFC 2018 510.1 and NFPA1221)
13. The developer shall be responsible for dedication of parkland, private open space in lieu of parkland, or payment of cash-in-lieu of either form of dedication, or any combination thereof in accordance with 88-408. Should the developer choose to pay cash-in-lieu of dedicating all or a portion of the required area, the amount due shall be based upon the 2023 acquisition rate of $64,220.18 per acre. This requirement shall be satisfied prior to a certificate of occupancy.
14. The developer shall submit a streetscape plan with street tree planting plan per 88-425-03 for approval and permitting by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Forestry Division prior to beginning work in the public right-of-way.
15. The developer shall submit a storm drainage analysis from a Missouri-licensed civil engineer to the Land Development Division evaluating proposed improvements and impact to drainage conditions. Since this project is within a "Combined Sewer Overflow" (CSO) district, the project shall be designed to retain rainfall of 1.5 inch depth over the disturbed area to simulate natural runoff conditions and reduce small storm discharge to the combined sewer system and manage the 10-year storm and 100-year storm per currently adopted APWA standards. The analysis shall be submitted prior to issuance of any building permits, and the developer shall secure permits to construct any improvements required by the Land Development Division prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
16. The developer shall submit a letter to the Land Development Division from a licensed civil engineer, licensed architect, or licensed landscape architect, who is registered in the State of Missouri, that identifies sidewalks, curbs, and gutters in disrepair as defined by Public Works Department’s "OUT OF REPAIR CRITERIA FOR SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY AND CURB revised 11/5/2013" and based on compliance with Chapters 56 and 64, Code of Ordinances, for the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters where said letter shall identify the quantity and location of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters that need to be constructed, repaired, or reconstructed to remedy deficiencies and/or to remove existing approaches no longer needed by this project. The developer shall secure permits to repair or reconstruct the identified sidewalks, curbs, and gutters as necessary along all development street frontages as required by the Land Development Division prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy permits including temporary certificate of occupancy permits.
17. The developer shall submit a streetscape plan for approval and permitting by the Land Development Division prior to beginning construction of the streetscape improvements in the public right-of-way, and construct ADA compliant ramps at all required locations where new private drives are being added, or where existing sidewalks are modified or repaired.
18. The developer shall submit an analysis to verify adequate capacity of the existing sewer system as required by the Land Development Division prior to issuance of a building permit to connect the private system to the public sewer main and depending on adequacy of the receiving system, make other improvements as may be required.
19. The developer shall submit plans for grading, siltation, and erosion control to the Land Development Division for review and acceptance, provide a copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP) plan submitted to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and secure a site disturbance permit for any proposed disturbance area equal to one acre or more prior to beginning any construction activities.
20. Branch service lines one-and-one-half inches and larger in diameter for domestic water services or fire protection lines shall be connected to the main by cutting in a minimum 6” branch service tee, installing three gate valves, and two solid sleeves on the main. Line valves on the main shall be the same nominal size as the main.
21. The developer shall ensure that water and fire service lines should meet current Water Services Department rules and regulations prior to a certificate of occupancy. The developer shall have a water flow test done to ensure there is adequate water pressure to serve the development.
22. No water service line will be less than 1-1/2” in diameter where three or more units or a commercial building will be served by one domestic service line and meter.
23. For all work under the streetcar a track access permit must be applied for with public works and the plumber must be track access certified
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 B. That the Council finds and declares that before taking any action on the proposed amendment and development plan hereinabove, all public notices and hearings required by the Zoning and Development Code have been given and had.
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I hereby certify that as required by Chapter 88, Code of Ordinances, the foregoing ordinance was duly advertised and public hearings were held.
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Ahnna Nanoski, AICP
Secretary, City Plan Commission
Approved as to form:
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Sarah Baxter
Senior Associate City Attorney