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Assistant City Planner Edward Haynes told the commission the developer completed two east buildings of an originally planned multi-building self-storage project and now proposes a single, climate-controlled facility on the western portion of the property. Because the development replaces several previously platted buildings, staff required a lot-split application and a restricted covenant limiting future development intensity so the overall site coverage remains within active-zone limits.

Haynes said the applicant will need to provide a recorded sanitary-sewer easement and a water-line easement so the shared services can be maintained if parcels are separately owned in the future: \"It's going to require that that sanitary sewer line be within an easement for shared access and shared use,\" Haynes said.

The site plan shows vehicle access from an existing cul-de-sac on Oliver Street and no direct access from K-15; the plan does not include a gated enclosure across the entire site. Circulation and parking meet city standards pending minor dimension clarifications; the city’s engineering staff asked for additional drainage work and Oliver Street improvements to reduce erosion and pavement damage.

Haynes and the applicant said pedestrian access to Oliver Street is not required because there is no existing pedestrian network on that frontage; staff recommended and the commission agreed to waive the pedestrian requirement for Oliver Street. Landscaping and additional trees will be required to meet the zoning code and staff noted the applicant is already addressing many staff comments.

The building’s exterior will be primarily architectural metal panels. Staff found the material and facade treatments provided sufficient variation and screening; mechanical equipment will be screened with parapet walls on some facades where required. The applicant’s representative said the building will have keypad entry and internal drive-through circulation; unit configuration was described as a mix of sizes.

Commissioner Renberger moved to approve the site plan subject to staff comments, planning commission discussion and submission of a lot split; Commissioner Hesseltine seconded. The motion passed 9-0.

Before final permits, staff will require the applicant to: submit a lot-split application and a recorded sanitary sewer easement and water easement; resolve engineering comments about drainage and Oliver Street; submit required landscaping plans; and file the restricted covenant limiting future buildable area on adjacent parcels as described in staff notes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Derby - Planning Commission Meeting - Apr 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Planning commissioners approved a site plan for a 64,000-square-foot climate-controlled storage building on the My Extra Garage parcel, subject to a required lot split, recorded easements for shared utilities, and additional engineering details.","taxTitle","Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas","taxId",56179,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613637,"Planning commission approves preliminary plat for Courtyards at Crosswater second edition",1212,5794000,7006000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869933-71cf1403a88a0ed0c5628a09790bb567&start=5794&end=7006","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869933-71cf1403a88a0ed0c5628a09790bb567/thumbnail_5794000.jpg","/articles/6613637/Derby/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Planning-commission-approves-preliminary-plat-for-Courtyards-at-Crosswater-second-edition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613637-badcd8fa5f132f6e405cb22b3d0c5f9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775656102&Signature=o2mTSBcFuGLpmE2prEdJabOou62yHpi0JG2FJGv-~NJnCQQooMKSng3J524CWGfj-KC8aEzV57H~HM0yExckUU~UqhkQp9zon~l3md2tH8fi08n4ix2naxFTtrdPD926vJozeFooCRMcSLQ~R~AoMSmooMkddT9~AmQACkbWAEhLUOSn9ja4aQki~NW2hsniYUULonAbply7Hm8BdaI~7lUmo~pOD99UlHIC1v0lLThrd0hQSqHg13LWgHSPjlFksVa3Gl-61w~HHdb5OT8ISPX9gENrP~WCRhs0xKmogShIPrp7TwekK29~S3QdBlUEFwqxUKT2LjvVIAiEG9eBXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Derby Planning Commission on April 3 approved the preliminary plat for the Courtyards at Crosswater (second edition), a revised phase of a previously approved new-urbanist-style subdivision, and authorized the developer to prepare a final plat subject to staff conditions.

Assistant City Planner Everett Haynes explained the replat reduces the number of rear-alley-loaded lots and introduces narrow private-street loops and reserves. The applicant and engineer said market conditions and infrastructure costs prompted the redesign to shift some rear-loaded lots into front-loaded product. Joey Denneke of MKEC, representing the applicant, told commissioners the team worked with staff on the redesign and will provide required cross-section exhibits for street types at final plat.

Key determinations by the commission mirrored concessions made on the first edition: waivers or modifications were upheld for several block-length and pedestrian-connection standards where topography, floodplain constraints and roadway safety on Meadowlark Boulevard made additional public street connections impractical. The commission also agreed with staff that two proposed narrow streets would not meet public-street standards and recommended they be dedicated as reserves and maintained by the homeowners association; those reserves will be restricted to no on-street parking because of their 21–24 foot widths.

Staff noted the subdivision will require a sanitary sewer lift station and force main because gravity sewer elevations in adjacent developments are insufficient, and that easement widths for utilities and drainage were adjusted in staff recommendations to avoid pushing lots into the riparian/floodplain area. The commission asked for restricted covenants at final plat to identify parties responsible for maintaining private infrastructure and amenities and to ensure mechanisms exist if maintenance is not performed.

Commissioner Voth moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to staff comments and the preparation of a final plat; Commissioner Renberger seconded. The motion passed 9-0.

Staff will work with the applicant on final plats, including submittal of required cross sections, restricted covenants, and any necessary redesign to make the small cul-de-sac meet public-standards if possible. The commission noted the applicant may need to provide additional community facilities if adjacent northern phases later develop in a way that makes the current clubhouse location less accessible to future residents.","Commissioners approved the preliminary plat for the Courtyards at Crosswater second edition with staff conditions, including private-street reserves, alley design and requirements for a lift station and easement details.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613641,"Derby planners move forward on zoning and subdivision updates but table contentious window-sign rule",4151,1573000,5724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869933-71cf1403a88a0ed0c5628a09790bb567&start=1573&end=5724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869933-71cf1403a88a0ed0c5628a09790bb567/thumbnail_1573000.jpg","/articles/6613641/Derby/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Derby-planners-move-forward-on-zoning-and-subdivision-updates-but-table-contentious-window-sign-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613641-c11c44181650178aba082d2a4e90e178/orig.mp4?Expires=1775656102&Signature=DOBywVNRqV4YGcpQcTzS-UFOAODx6EDPY7SuPwIy8RFHWAoBAQh~deotxA2tfpP3YLvils5ShAbey2QqqOzdusrL6-oSijEcKmL6zIDqWFoCEvh-onySM7wtERFKUOmJp92AjV5l9RggTdbJWDBELxxha7-EBaO1N1JuJn6TVpZP6Xbc1A1CSIxT0g6BVkjcWcMe5jzRKwPGLxp4HduBCbg0GlZHINgAsvotEp~z2yTZyI02V5qTGIreo5W8MdNU5UE66tqUzKScSv8H5UOw6Gm~6HhyomT8os0EDlazBuQJsXw3dVZ-BpHwabTjwdImdltKv0AiLNhiLrTdnATD2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Derby Planning Commission on April 3 recommended a package of zoning and subdivision regulation amendments to the City Council but deferred two of the most debated items — proposed limits on window signage and new duplex design criteria — for further study.

Commissioners voted 9-0 to forward the proposed changes with modifications: window-sign regulation (item 1 in the staff packet) and design criteria for duplexes (item 15) were explicitly tabled for additional review. Commissioner Wells moved to send the package to council while tabling those items; Commissioner Voth seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

City planner Scott Knaebel told the commission the changes were initiated by a 2024 review of the comprehensive plan and committee work aimed at improving growth management. Among the 16 recommended changes were: clarifications on temporary signs, allowance for office-flex uses with design standards in B-3 and B-4 districts, clearer rules on driveways and street-yard tree requirements, screening of mechanical equipment, revised accessory-structure height limits to allow two-story accessory dwellings, limits on large public gatherings within the McConnell Air Force Base accident potential zone, and procedures for one-step plats and annexation certificates.

The most contested proposal concerned window signage. Knaebel said current Derby code effectively exempts window signs and allows businesses to cover windows without a permit: \"Right now, the zoning regulations exempt window signs entirely,\" he said. The committee recommended treating window signs as wall signage and limiting overall facade sign area (commonly 25–30 percent of window area in comparable Kansas cities), while keeping window signs permit-exempt because many are temporary.

Several business owners and chamber leaders urged the commission to delay a change. Brock Stuelsatz, speaking for the Derby Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, said the ordinance as proposed would harm small businesses that rely on window signage for low-cost marketing: \"The proposed regulations risk reducing the ability of small business owners to effectively communicate their value proposition,\" he said. Tom Hinkle of Print Rack and other West End business owners described using modern window film as both advertising and functional sun control; Hinkle said he recently invested in new equipment to produce durable window graphics.

Commissioners said they were persuaded that more study was warranted — to consider modern materials, security concerns, energy and shading benefits, and the regulatory approaches used in Wichita, Lenexa, Manhattan and Kansas City — before adopting a single percent-based limit. Commissioner Wells said he wanted more time to examine new technology and environmental and security considerations rather than imposing a blanket percent restriction.

The commission also discussed duplex design standards (item 15) and agreed to table that item for additional study so staff can return with more analysis and examples. Staff will reach out to affected stakeholders and schedule further conversation prior to returning to the commission.

For the remainder of the proposed updates the commission recommended approval to City Council, directing staff to finalize formatting and numbering before submission. The motion to transmit the package, excluding items 1 and 15, passed 9-0.

Staff materials and the record show the commission intends to notify businesses and stakeholders of the tabling and to pursue additional stakeholder meetings prior to any council hearing on the window-sign rule.","The Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend multiple zoning and subdivision regulation changes to City Council, but tabled proposed window-sign limits and duplex design criteria after extensive public comment from area business owners and the Derby Chamber.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613646,"Derby planning commissioners approve special-use for two Home Plus adult care units at East Market and North Derby",1177,265000,1442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869933-71cf1403a88a0ed0c5628a09790bb567&start=265&end=1442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869933-71cf1403a88a0ed0c5628a09790bb567/thumbnail_265000.jpg","/articles/6613646/Derby/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Derby-planning-commissioners-approve-special-use-for-two-Home-Plus-adult-care-units-at-East-Market-and-North-Derby","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613646-067dfc017b1855172e2ef039abd63d4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775656102&Signature=JzBp-FRAwft~SFB1AKd3fBxvPNbWuMgS4wJ70jKzEN5i4WHuo408rROPfBt-KmgPqkd41I3oE0tunmx2~jch3qk61S7CeQhZtnZEkg1MrQmdurawvGePbM1vxFTQrKgEgc4LcX~JW-guK3U35HxcWKDPSeFZSrHVtcqKfbeP9pw6dOknGpeD1nHhFpQV5Z7vDjI~xANIX7dyF7eFmlv6jhaOUFx~AfrGhi9u127LJh0ODe7LgvFZyoFyiCm8kHYXYx-LEQez2LlZ~-QbAEAqErPZaznNc1kyBe7PLQaTWVmZXTPm-2rqKaml6JtzlnPyJfzvnEtkdpK2uetnzSlmgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Derby Planning Commission on April 3 voted 9-0 to approve a special-use permit allowing the conversion of a duplex at 301 East Market Street and 124 North Derby Avenue into two Home Plus adult care residences.

City staff described the proposal as two separate Home Plus units, each with four bedrooms and two residents per bedroom, for a total of up to eight residents per unit. Edward Haynes, assistant city planner, told commissioners the state defines Home Plus as a residence or facility caring for no more than 12 individuals and that state rules set levels of care: \"Each unit will have 4 bedrooms, with 2 residents per bedroom, for a total of 8 residents per unit,\" Haynes said.

The applicant converted attached garages to living space in February 2025 and applied for the special use afterward. Haynes said staff concluded the building maintains a residential appearance and that the use fits Derby's R-2 zoning only with a special-use approval. He recommended approval with conditions including limiting each unit to no more than eight residents, requiring on-site staff parking to use the existing driveways, restricting delivery and moving vehicles to driveways rather than the street, and compliance with all zoning, building and state codes.

Applicant Tim Harder told the commission his Home Plus operator would manage maintenance and care: \"We would be responsible for maintenance, you know, especially the outside,\" Harder said, adding the operator would manage tenant placement and interior care.

Commissioners reviewed the 10 required findings of fact one by one; staff reported minimal traffic and no expected increase in demand for schools. Haynes noted the Comprehensive Plan’s goals for senior housing and private community facilities and said staff believes the proposal advances those goals by allowing seniors to remain in Derby.

After deliberation Commissioner Renberger moved to adopt the findings and approve the special use subject to staff-recommended conditions; Commissioner Heflin seconded. The roll call vote was 9 in favor, 0 opposed.

The approval makes the adult care use a permanent special use for the site unless the use ceases for a period (city staff said a special use could be lost if operation stops for more than six months, if that condition is included in the resolution). The commission noted that if the operator later ceased the adult care use, other allowed R-2 uses could occupy the property without a new special-use hearing.

The resolution includes requirements that the facility preserve the residential character of the structure, limit staff parking to the driveways when possible, and restrict on-street visitor parking to the street front immediately adjacent to the property to reduce conflicts with neighbors. The applicant must also comply with state licensing and any building-code items identified during permitting.

No formal appeal or further action was recorded at the meeting. Staff will finalize the resolution language and conditions for recording in the case file.","The Planning Commission unanimously approved a special-use permit to convert a duplex at 301 E. Market St. and 124 N. Derby Ave. into two Home Plus adult care units, limiting each unit to eight residents and imposing parking and operational conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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