Title
Public Hearing: Application #PL2024-117 - Preliminary Development Plan - Diventures, 2951 NE Independence Avenue; Diventures, applicant.
Body
Issue/Request:
The applicant is seeking approval of a revised preliminary development plan (PDP) to construct an 8,356 sq. ft. aquatic and SCUBA diving center. A PDP was previously approved in 2022 however a new PDP is required due to changes to the architecture and requests pertaining to signage and parking lot setback.
Presenter
William Munroe, Applicant Representative
C. Shannon McGuire, Planning Manager
Recommendation
With the conditions of approval below and in the Staff letter, the application meets the goals of the Ignite! Comprehensive plan, the requirements of the UDO and Design and Construction Manual (DCM).
1. A modification to the required 20’ parking lot setback shall be granted, to allow for a 13’ parking lot setback on the side (eastern) property line adjacent to the I-470 MoDOT right of way.
2. Nine (9) total attached wall signs shall be approved as shown on the Sign Analysis, received May 28, 2024.
3. Development shall be in accordance with the preliminary development plan received May 28, 2024.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: On a motion by Mr. Touzinsky, seconded by Mr. Loveless, the Planning Commission unanimously voted on June 27, 2024, to recommend approval of Application #PL2024-117 - Preliminary Development Plan - Diventures, 2951 NE Independence Avenue; Diventures, applicant.