Title
Public Hearing: Application #PL2022-198 - Preliminary Development Plan - Diventures, 2951 NE Independence Avenue; Diventures, applicant.
Body
Issue/Request:
The applicant is seeking approval of a preliminary development plan (PDP) to construct a 9,910 sq. ft. aquatic and SCUBA diving center.
Proposed Motion:
I move to recommend approval of Appl. #PL2022-198 - Preliminary Development Plan - Diventures, 2951 NE Independence Ave; Diventures, applicant
Presenter
William Munroe, Applicant Representative
Josh Johnson, AICP, Assistant Director of Plan Services
C. Shannon McGuire, Planner
Recommendation
Recommendation: With the conditions of approval as outlined in the staff letter and below, the application meets 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. Eight (8) total attached wall signs shall be approved as shown on the Sign Analysis, received June 28, 2022.
3. The “dive flag” signs located on the east and west façades of the wing wall shall be reduced in size so that they do not exceed 10% of the building façade they are placed on according to the UDO standard.
4. Development shall be in accordance with the preliminary development plan dated June 28, 2022.
5. Additional vegetative screening shall be added around the trash enclosure. The minimum plant sizes and conditions to be used in satisfying this requirement shall comply with section 8.750 of the UDO.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: A motion was made by Board Member Trafton, seconded by Board Member Touzinsky, that this application be recommended for approval to the City Council - Regular Session with an
added condition stating that vegetative screening shall be added around the trash enclosure. The motion carried unanimously.