Title
Appl. #PL2022-168 - SIGN APPLICATION - Legacy Park sign package, 901 NE Bluestem Dr, 1201 & 1501 NE Legacy Park Dr; City of Lee's Summit, applicant
Body
Issue/Request:
The request is to construct two new wayfinding ground signs at each of the park’s three entrances along NE Blackwell Pkwy. The entrances have existing ground signs that generally identify Legacy Park, but do not provide specific wayfinding for the various park facilities housed therein. The proposed signs exceed the number, size and height standards allowed by right under the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for AG-zoned property.
Proposed Planning Commission Motion:
I move to APPROVE Appl. #PL2022-168 - SIGN APPLICATION - Legacy Park sign package, 1201-1501 NE Legacy Park Dr; City of Lee's Summit, applicant.
Presenter
Hector Soto, Jr., Senior Planner
Steve Thomas, Assistant Superintendent of Park Construction
Recommendation
Recommendation: With the conditions of approval below, the application meets the requirements of the UDO and Design and Construction Manual (DCM).
1. A total of three (3) freestanding signs (existing + new) shall be allowed at each of the three park entrances along NE Blackwell Pkwy as shown on the sign location map. The new ground signs shall not exceed the following size standards: 8’ height; 57 sq. ft. sign face area; and 104 sq. ft. sign structure area.
2. In accordance with the City’s Design & Construction Manual (DCM), the new ground signs shall maintain a minimum 15’ of separation from any City public infrastructure (water, storm and sanitary sewer main), measured to the closest pipe edge of said infrastructure.
3. In accordance with the City’s Encroachment Policy, the new ground signs shall be located outside of any City easements. If this is not possible, a license agreement shall be executed.
4. Approval of the subject application shall become effective upon City Council approval of Appl. #PL2022-157 for a UDO amendment to include ground signs a...
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