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Commission approves Hy‑Vee third plat and water‑easement vacation; new public water easement to be dedicated
Summary
Planning commissioners approved a final plat and the vacation of a portion of an existing public water easement to create three lots at the Hy‑Vee site at 625 SW US‑40; staff said a new 15‑foot public water easement will be dedicated on the plat.
The Blue Springs Planning Commission on April 14 approved a final plat (PF03259509) and a vacation (VAC03259508) that reconfigure Hy‑Vee property at 625 Southwest US‑40 into three lots and move an existing public water easement.
Staff summary: Christopher Willis said the proposed Hy‑Vee third plat subdivides an existing developed parcel into three lots across an 8.86‑acre property. Because the site is already developed, Willis said existing parking and stormwater systems remain adequate. The application proposes vacating a portion of an existing 15‑foot public water easement and dedicating a new 15‑foot public water easement so water infrastructure remains enclosed by easements.
Applicant explanation: Brad Sonner, survey consultant for Hy‑Vee, said Hy‑Vee frequently chooses to plat the gas station/service-station component of its properties as a separate lot and that the company treats the gas station as a distinct business unit. Sonner said the parcel reconfiguration facilitates that separate ownership or operation but that no immediate development plans for the newly created lot were shared with staff.
Commission action and next steps: The commission voted to approve the vacation and final plat; staff recommended the final plat with five conditions. Willis said the vacation and new dedication ensure no loss of public water access and the plat will be recorded per normal procedures.
Why it matters: The plat creates legal lots that may be used or sold separately in the future and reorganizes water easements to ensure public and private lines remain within recorded easements.
