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Council member Bunk moved adoption of Bill 25-096, the preliminary development plan for land at 610 NW Chipman Road for Valvoline Oil; the motion passed 5–3. Council member Lovell moved adoption of Bill 25-097, approving the preliminary development plan for 110 SW Raintree Plaza Drive for Christian Brothers Automotive; the motion passed 7–1.

Council then considered a special-use permit for a major automotive repair facility at 110 SW Raintree Plaza Drive. Council member Rader moved for adoption of Bill 25-098, which would grant a special-use permit for a major automotive repair facility in the planned community-commercial district for a period of 30 years. Council members asked whether 30 years was typical; a planner noted 20 years has been common historically, though 30 years is within recent precedent. City staff and a planning representative also said the facility's substantial investment (an all-brick structure and higher level of capital outlay) was a factor supporting a longer permit term.

Formal action: Bill 25-096 (Valvoline PDP) passed 5–3. Bill 25-097 (Christian Brothers PDP) passed 7–1. Bill 25-098 (special-use permit for major automotive repair) passed (recorded in the minutes as \"passes 7 2 1\").

Why it matters: These approvals affect land use, local commercial development, and the length of permit terms tied to long-term investments. Council members sought clarity on precedent for permit durations and the connection between investment level and permit terms.

Ending note: Staff will proceed with implementation and planning-department follow up on permit conditions and construction plans; the council debate emphasized precedent and the level of investment when setting permit durations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting (6/3/2025) | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO","oneSentenceSummary","Lee's Summit — The City Council adopted three land-use measures involving commercial automotive uses, including a preliminary development plan for a Valvoline site, a preliminary development plan for a Christian Brothers Automotive, and a special-use permit for a major automotive repair facility with a 30-year term.","taxTitle","Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri","taxId",2583,"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},6212379,"Council advances American Tower special-use permit renewal for telecommunications monopole",401,3618000,4019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685609-a29d349d4e1f675cca517b50c4ad8b3c&start=3618&end=4019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685609-a29d349d4e1f675cca517b50c4ad8b3c/thumbnail_3618000.jpg","/articles/6212379/Lees-Summit/Jackson-County/Missouri/Council-advances-American-Tower-special-use-permit-renewal-for-telecommunications-monopole","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212379-32008e52543d6cad52379f53366dc8ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1770928044&Signature=JRT3q6faH5fRR~uzLpCAAPyh0bf7w365IqfxXfCPAFFqZ9Henz1T1ktijmEsk8JV3t-SQLWziVGa3klSU-l1sgeexWyju1uuXORTn9CyTwgcCcmZ18suVzlw6tliOFrIXWuwGmoRo~0ZddKbAz18hestIDLqQx3nquHyvxVxNfkiLYd8stvOYtWqZCNnPyzs4QtTX107lJQmfCC-fnBPU~TPxSR-9Lyvg3wX0ym5-l761CPWhPaLbUyOx8jKWTGCWxNbEkquhDhgbFBKm~x9DcU6SPweC4rRAB4GOp4OdCbgcjs6Mrs2WHV3n02VGsfYEJUm-AQbVPpWuMvQY3FAtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lee's Summit — The City Council moved a 20-year renewal of a special-use permit for a 150-foot monopole telecommunications tower to second reading after staff said the application met zoning and Unified Development Ordinance standards.

Ian Trefren, city planner, summarized the application (PL2025024) and said the monopole sits on a small leased pad within a 5.188-acre rural-density-residential property and that the application, with the staff conditions listed in the staff letter, meets the comprehensive plan and UDO requirements.

Taylor Lovely, representing American Tower on Zoom, identified herself for the record but did not provide a separate presentation. Trefren confirmed the applicant requested a 20-year special-use permit renewal to permit the continued operation of the existing 150-foot monopole.

Why it matters: Telecommunications infrastructure renewal requests are typically evaluated under the city's Unified Development Ordinance and are relevant to coverage, property impacts and neighborhood compatibility. The council asked only technical clarifying questions, including a correction to the application number on the agenda.

Formal action: Council member Hodges read Bill 25-102 and moved it to second reading; Council member Funk seconded. The motion passed unanimously and the ordinance will return for second reading.

Ending note: Staff entered exhibits 1–16 into the record as part of the public-hearing materials; no in-person opposition was presented at the hearing.","The council approved second reading for a 20-year special-use permit renewal allowing American Tower to continue operating a 150-foot monopole at 1204 NE Woods Chapel Road. City planner and applicant representatives said the renewal meets Unified Development Ordinance standards.",{"_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},6212384,"Lee's Summit adopts five-year CDBG consolidated plan and 2025–26 action plan",766,3999000,4765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685609-a29d349d4e1f675cca517b50c4ad8b3c&start=3999&end=4765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685609-a29d349d4e1f675cca517b50c4ad8b3c/thumbnail_3999000.jpg","/articles/6212384/Lees-Summit/Jackson-County/Missouri/Lees-Summit-adopts-five-year-CDBG-consolidated-plan-and-202526-action-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212384-fffaff85994405a1d5536ee932253221/orig.mp4?Expires=1770928044&Signature=nbu-N8J9lSCPkmIXc5cnnFQAN3gxCtfH-LYttBTLebtisJSCUsB~-JSARDraXXpJduu0P7JRTz6XlQDUxGTnvxLnJH1BtscsV-oBmcM0Lx7KOxXZUUcEQy6X2uiitYbfwH90fQIMpoN9~2tKlIXiBj9vKi2Ff7CtiVw7wqZKuWPGLa0z1DXzAwYn3MxcQVSfY7~QJyOB~qEoJ4y1P6nsLv9-S~dyPUY27A~GMUGahFVEaWSHdTzPFKA1lFZgaxUWngPIusprB66CtGyO5jN-ucXYgyMX5wCeCaq-6bWwId-6wqNUp~2b-xlUbgC83JwpgRV3DTU1GqjCvjp5fdvWAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lee's Summit — The City Council adopted the five-year consolidated plan and the 2025–26 annual action plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, directing the award to housing preservation and social-service subrecipients while noting federal compliance requirements.

Ryan Elam, assistant city manager, told the council the finalized HUD award was larger than earlier estimates: the city received $385,005 for the program year versus the staff's initial estimate of $342,628, and the city also carried forward unspent prior-year dollars that increased usable funds. \"That was a good little surprise,\" Elam said, describing the higher official award and a rollover that added funds for home-preservation and acquisition-for-rehab programs.

Why it matters: The consolidated plan (a five-year strategic document required by HUD) sets the city's priorities for housing and community development funding; the annual action plan implements the consolidated plan by allocating the year's awarded funds.

Key allocation and program points discussed:
- HUD caps: planning/administration spending limited to 20% of allocation; public services limited to 15%; the remainder may be used for construction-type items.
- Final award and rollover: official award $385,005; additional unspent program-year funds increased the available balance (staff discussed a resulting total near $558,005 when rollovers and adjustments were included).
- Subrecipients and program changes: staff recommended funding for Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity's home-preservation program and a new acquisition/rehab/resale homeownership project; two public-service awards (Cold Water Back Snack and Hope House court-advocacy program) were increased from earlier recommendations to use available public-service funds.

Council members pressed staff on compliance and oversight. Council member Shields asked about grant-risk and regulatory compliance, referencing recent conversations in the Finance and Budget Committee about federal executive orders and subrecipient compliance. Finance director Brianna Berichter said the city must align with applicable executive orders and federal requirements; the city will monitor subrecipient compliance because the entitlement status requires the city to administer and ensure adherence to HUD rules.

Formal action: Council moved Bill 25-103 (ordinance approving the CDBG 2025–29 consolidated plan and the 2025–26 annual action plan) to second reading and then adopted it. The adoption vote was unanimous.

What remains: The consolidated plan is a multi-year strategy; the annual action plan establishes the funding distribution for the 2025–26 program year. Staff said they will continue monitoring subrecipients for compliance with HUD rules and with applicable federal orders.

Ending note: Council members noted the difficulty of long-term planning under the program's regulatory caps but supported the final allocations, which prioritize housing preservation and continued support for local nonprofit services.","Council approved the city's five-year consolidated plan and the 2025–26 annual action plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. City staff noted HUD rules and caps on administrative and public-service spending; the final federal award exceeded the city's estimate and rolled in prior-year funds for housing programs.",{"_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},6212389,"Lee's Summit council advances Victory Hyundai Chapter 100 plan to second reading",2074,1525000,3599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685609-a29d349d4e1f675cca517b50c4ad8b3c&start=1525&end=3599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685609-a29d349d4e1f675cca517b50c4ad8b3c/thumbnail_1525000.jpg","/articles/6212389/Lees-Summit/Jackson-County/Missouri/Lees-Summit-council-advances-Victory-Hyundai-Chapter-100-plan-to-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212389-bd427ab1225a42422362e59c5c36fbea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770928044&Signature=PM7xf83fhMB9o3O56RjvNP3uhhAgqDZX1cKSd0O3Il8pMGFxlGUElZ5r-BtCNB8X44aObrelkafGI~DxVRaeUwhNWFEh5J4hCHvTxAI0M7cEbAjpUJPNjGTu6oLjUiyVpXRoG8qdMGzKrIBSpYncs8ECJKuYansYavhXnzfhLMTsj0HMpbIhXIf-5kkyxxgGB~R22nMjMfvOfaSxaW~WbSvtwEMmzunl8qpjFfymvDxiIsqO3CCBUyf5QdZGCM2y8qUvb3nAHXRS2Y3jV4cT4vS-d2jVzuLb1Wa9ah~IYCtnUVEKfJfzxXcIcxrcVeHAYbiqqQg4PZFN44-hcYIbuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lee's Summit — The City Council advanced to second reading an ordinance approving a Chapter 100 plan for a new Victory Hyundai dealership, after developers outlined projected jobs, sales and public benefits and staff summarized the site's incentive history.

Developer attorney Ryan Westoff of Dentons told the council the project will be located near I-470 and Highway 50 on a site that previously was part of the Summit Fair TIF and that the request follows the city's economic development policy. \"The public incentives represent only 8% of the total estimated project costs,\" Westoff said during his presentation.

The council's economic development counsel, David Bushek, reviewed the parcel's history, saying the Summit Fair TIF and related CID and contracts were terminated in 2021 and the city currently has no incentive in place on the property. Bushek said the developer is seeking a sales-tax exemption on construction materials during the build and a 75% real-property tax abatement for 10 years under Chapter 100.

Why it matters: Council members spoke about jobs and revenue during deliberations. Westoff and the applicant emphasized the project's local payroll and the city staff highlighted how the incentive request compares with prior approvals.

Project specifics and financials presented to council included:
- Estimated project cost: roughly $13 million (developer presentation) to about $13.4 million (staff figures).
- Requested incentives: a 75% property tax abatement for 10 years and a construction sales-tax exemption (developer cited roughly $250,000 in sales-tax exemptions on construction materials).
- Net present value of the property-tax abatement: presented as about three quarters of a million dollars over 10 years in the developer materials.
- Developer-projected economic impacts: 75 jobs in year one (about $7.5 million in wages), about 85 jobs in year two, plus an estimated 33 indirect jobs; projected annual dealership revenue of about $50 million, with staff conservatively estimating about $1 million per year in city sales tax if 75% of sales are to Lee's Summit residents.

Council questions focused on whether projected sales would be new to the city or re-capture sales that would have been taxed to Lee's Summit anyway, and on what the public benefits labeled \"quasi-public\" actually include. Westoff described site improvements such as a traffic signal, turn lane and shared access road and noted a portion of the developer equity would fund those elements. Bushek said improvements in the public right-of-way are public but characterized them as localized rather than regional benefits.

Council members expressed general support during discussion, citing job creation, activation of a vacant site and the proposal's alignment with past incentive ranges. Council member Fields said the request \"is right in line with our historically what we've done for other projects.\" Several council members praised the presentation for providing clearer financial analysis than the project's earlier conceptual review.

Formal action: Council member Shields moved to advance Bill 25-101 (the Chapter 100 ordinance) to second reading; Council member Hodges seconded. The motion passed unanimously (recorded as 8–0). Mayor Baird said the ordinance will come back for second reading.

What remains: This vote advanced the ordinance to a second reading; no final adoption occurred at this meeting. Council members and staff noted the project will return with the second-reading ordinance and that additional documentation (bond-counsel analyses, finalized exhibits) is part of the administrative record.

Ending note: Council members emphasized the project's potential to bring jobs to Lee's Summit while several also flagged that some sales-tax revenue could represent purchases residents would have made in the city regardless of the new dealership's location.","The City Council moved the Victory Hyundai chapter 100 incentive request to second reading after a presentation from the developer and city staff. The project seeks a 75% property tax abatement for 10 years and a construction sales-tax exemption; developers projected new jobs and sales tax revenue to the city.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212369,"Council, staff review siren activations and public alerting after severe-weather warnings",616,5324000,5940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685609-a29d349d4e1f675cca517b50c4ad8b3c&start=5324&end=5940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685609-a29d349d4e1f675cca517b50c4ad8b3c/thumbnail_5324000.jpg","/articles/6212369/Lees-Summit/Jackson-County/Missouri/Council-staff-review-siren-activations-and-public-alerting-after-severe-weather-warnings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212369-643780f64446dff3b9f80960be3ff9d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770928044&Signature=V-us0DL94fPAjP93rI8e6l8JtJVBLrLjRAMBA5FSryLiuc21tVeNqnZW8YOO5pYwOFM3BKzyjKMQKLo8FqVwsaPSrdgITBpECPAjjCyemxpB1~tZV5pRbNxcLvrdEvXdvmrvFt5JmVH4HnZG8~-dJJX69kahbMzRtMRCp5aXmX0OMW6fIhbpj01vQIHZ0SlwglpPK4MB7OxykjsMrf9bVSGVDJi37G3Wg1250uf0kuS9eKn~smqecSncx9x6UmbaIK7hYOBxipSrHeMMmQRQh1eVmTyOAp22xuF8Dk8NJ0kjdwEBrNWFnyCuAXVPbERi83Pb4qimhVi0W6XzQ-~32g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lee's Summit — After tornado warnings and severe-weather watches in the region, city emergency-management staff activated outdoor warning sirens and opened an emergency operations center. Council members raised concerns about gaps in citizen notifications and urged clearer, multi-channel communications.

Fire Chief Mike Snyder, who also serves as the city's emergency management director, described the city's response. He said the city monitors weather continuously and activated the emergency operations center at a low level as radar showed possible severe conditions. \"We sound our sirens for 1 rotate 1 cycle, which is 10 minutes,\" Snyder said, adding that the sirens cover the entire city when activated. Snyder also said the city activated the sirens a second time when a separate tornado warning was issued farther to the east.

One siren near Chipman Road and Douglas continued to sound after staff attempted to shut the system off; staff worked with the service provider and Blue Valley Public Safety to address the malfunction.

Council and staff discussion focused on public alerting tools. Communications director Cheryl Nash noted the city uses LS Aware (Everbridge) and urged residents to sign up for the system. Council member Shields and others said they received different alert sets on their phones; Shields said she received a sequence of thunderstorm and flash-flood warnings and did not receive a tornado warning through LS Aware, while another council member reported receiving a tornado warning before the siren activation. Shields suggested the city prepare pre-approved, easy-to-post messages for social media that plainly instruct residents what to do (for example: \"Take shelter in an interior room or basement until the warning expires at [time]\").

Chief Snyder emphasized that outdoor warning sirens are intended to alert people outside and should not be relied on as the only notification for people inside homes: \"They're outdoor warning devices. They are not intended to alert people inside their residences. We always encourage people to have additional resources... whether it's an app through your local TV station, LS Aware, etc., to assist you in being alerted.\" He said emergency staff will review options for more targeted activations in the future.

Ending note: Council asked staff to revisit the city's public-alert and communications procedures, including social-media messaging and LS Aware settings, to reduce confusion during fast-moving weather events and to ensure the public receives clear, local guidance.","Following tornado warnings in the region, city emergency-management staff activated outdoor sirens and an emergency operation center; council members and communications staff discussed gaps in resident notifications and urged improved multi-channel messaging.","actionData","errors"]

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