§ 403.070. Site Plan And Design Review., Chapter 403. Development Review Procedures, Unified Development Code, Code of Ordinances, Blue Springs

Overview/Applicability. The site plan and design review process is a way to coordinate development projects within the public realm and with adjacent sites, and specifically demonstrate how new projects meet the development and design standards of this Development Code. Site plan and design review applies to the following development types:

Administrative Review. The following applications are eligible for administrative review by staff:

A new building less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet and that meets all development standards.

An addition to an existing legally conforming building of more than four hundred fifty (450) square feet and less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet and with the property meeting all other development standards of the UDC.

Any remodel or addition that involves alteration of less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior facade.

Any site development work that alters less than eighty percent (80%) of the existing landscape or open space.

An addition of impervious surface of more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

Any other building or development activity that involves investment of less than eighty percent (80%) of the current value of the property and building.

Exemptions.

(1)

Site plan review shall not apply to:

(a)

TF or lesser zoning districts.

(b)

Detached houses or duplexes where no open space is required, and which are not part of a planned development.

(c)

In-fill development within an existing neighborhood.

(2)

Development activity that is exempt or does not require administrative review of a site plan shall still provide sufficient information at the time of required permits to demonstrate that all applicable standards of the Unified Development Code are met.

Site Plan And Design Review. The following applications require review by the Planning Commission:

Any new building of twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet or more, or an addition of more than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet to an existing building.

Any site or development project involving more than five (5) acres.

Applications that require technical studies, which in the sole discretion of staff, may impact the use, investments, or design of public facilities beyond the specific application.

Site plans accompanying other administrative or discretionary approvals required to be reviewed by the Planning Commission.

Review Criteria. A site plan and design review shall be reviewed according to the following criteria:

Compliance with the requirements of this Development Code.

The application is consistent with any approved specific plans, overlay districts, concept plans, or other specific design and development policies or standards applicable to the site.

Whether any additional site-specific conditions are necessary to meet the intent and design objectives of any of the applicable development standards.

The application meets the criteria for all other reviews needed to build the project as proposed.

The recommendations of professional staff.

Effect Of Decision. Approval of a site plan and design review shall authorize the applicant to apply for a building permit. The Director of Community Development may approve minor amendments to approved site plans and design reviews without the refiling of a new application, but in no event shall the Director approve the following amendments except through the same process used to approve the original application:

An increase in the proposed building footprints of more than five percent (5%) and total floor area by more than ten percent (10%);

An increase in impervious surfaces of more than ten percent (10%), including building footprint and non-building impervious surface, provided stormwater detention and stormwater quality as defined by KCAPWA 5600 are not required;

Editor's Note: "KCAPWA" refers to the Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association.

An increase in building heights of more than five (5) feet; or

A decrease in landscape areas by more than ten percent (10%), or any change in open space and site design that may impact on the performance of stormwater, screening or urban design functions of the approved plan.

Lapse Of Approval. An approved site plan and design review shall expire and be of no further effect if an application for a building permit for one (1) or more buildings shown on the application is not filed within one (1) year of the approval. Any other element of the plan not submitted for permits within two (2) years shall expire, unless the application proposes a different schedule that is approved.

Redevelopment Modification Plan Seeking Deviations, Modifications And Waivers Pursuant To Section 403.140. Redevelopment modification plans proposing deviations from modification to and waiver of the regulations, requirements and standards of the UDC and City Code shall be reviewed and acted upon in accordance with the provisions of Section 403.140.