Title
Application #PL2026-046 - Preliminary Development Plan - Hazel Grove Elementary School, 1501 NW Blue Pkwy. and 861, 871, 911, 915, and 921 NW Colbern Rd.; Lee's Summit School District, applicant
Body
Issue/Request:
The applicant requests approval of a Preliminary Development Plan to allow for the development of a 78,160-sf. elementary school, Hazel Grove Elementary, on the property. The existing Hazel Grove Elementary School, located within the city limits of Unity Village, will be retained by the school district; however, specific plans for the future use of the building have not yet been determined. The development includes hard- and softscape play areas and two access drives to help with drop-off and pick-up traffic circulation.
Proposed Planning Commission Motion:
I move to recommend approval of Appl. #PL2026-046 - PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - Hazel Grove Elementary School, 1501 NW Blue Pkwy. and 871, 911, 915, and 921 NW Colbern Rd.; Lee's Summit School District, applicant
Presenter
Kyle Gorrell, Applicant Representative
Adair Bright, AICP, Senior Planner
Recommendation
Recommendation: With the conditions of approval below, the application meets the goals of the Ignite! Comprehensive plan, the requirements of the UDO and Design and Construction Manual (DCM).
1. The development shall occur in accordance with the Preliminary Development Plan with an upload date of April 29, 2026.
2. Approval shall be granted for two (2) monument signs as shown within the Preliminary Development Plan with an upload date of April 29, 2026.
3. Road improvements shall be constructed as recommended in the Transportation Impact Analysis conducted by staff dated February 12, 2026.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: Planning Commission decision pending.