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Commission recommends approval for asphalt paving contractor’s site plan and conditional use permit on SW Cemetery Road
Summary
The commission voted to recommend a general development plan and conditional use permit for Asphaltic Services, a construction contractor proposing a two‑story building and vehicle storage at 1050 SW Cemetery Road; MoDOT required an eastbound left-turn lane as part of coordination.
The Blue Springs Planning Commission on April 14 recommended approval of a general development plan (GDP03259506) and a conditional use permit (CUP03259507) for a paving contractor at 1050 Southwest Cemetery Road.
Staff presentation and key requirements: Christopher Willis, associate planner, told commissioners the 2.18-acre site sits in the General Business (GB) zoning district and the proposed land use — building or construction contractor with machinery and equipment — requires a CUP. Willis said the project will require future approvals (site plan design review, final plat and building permits) and that Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) requested a memorandum and required an eastbound left-turn lane on US-40 as part of its conditions.
What the applicant proposes: Patrick Joyce, civil engineer with Kimley Horn, and owner Jake Robinson described operations: the proposed site includes a two-story building with garage bays, a concrete pad for an above-ground fuel tank (to be separately permitted) and parking that exceeds minimum requirements (14 regular stalls plus one ADA). Joyce and Robinson said most heavy vehicles — dump trucks and a lowboy trailer — will be parked at the east/rear side of the building, not in front. Joyce said coordination with MoDOT showed an eastbound left-turn lane would satisfy MoDOT’s requirements and that MoDOT has recognized a longer-term signal need at the intersection.
Neighborhood concerns and controls: A nearby resident shared concerns about trucks turning westbound onto Highway 40 and potential queuing during peak commute times. Commissioners asked about limiting front-facing overnight parking and whether the city could tie limits to the conditional use permit to prevent the site from becoming a long-term equipment storage yard. Willis noted staff included a CUP condition that temporary storage of vehicles and equipment is allowed only if the applicant obtains a certificate of occupancy and builds the approved building within one year of CUP approval.
Commission action and outcome: The commission voted to recommend approval of the GDP (with five staff conditions) and the CUP (with three staff conditions). The items will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on April 21.
Why it matters: The project converts a commercially zoned parcel into a contractor yard and shop that will generate heavy-vehicle movement; MoDOT coordination and neighborhood buffering were central to commissioners’ review.
