Commission rezones 10900 E. Truman Road to industrial for Ted's Trash; applicant says rezoning will allow awning for trucks

The City of Independence Planning Commission voted to rezone 10900 East Truman Road (case 2510003) to I-1 industrial, a change staff recommended so the property owner can combine adjoining parcels and construct a covered awning for company trucks.

Planning staff told the commission the 8.5-acre site comprises four tax parcels with drives on Truman Road and Harris Avenue and is bisected by a second-order stream. Staff noted that the recorded plat identifies a stream buffer — about 105 feet from the stream centerline on each side — that “shall remain undisturbed from development,” and that any future paved surfaces will require stormwater-engineered detention. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning.

Applicant Dustin Farrell, who gave his address as 26917 E. Flynn Road, Independence, said the property currently contains garage bays and aggregate yard surface and that combining parcels is necessary to place an awning where two property lines meet. “So we would not be able to do that project without this approval,” Farrell said, adding the awning would improve employee safety and allow trucks to get on the road faster.

No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition. Commissioner O'Neil moved to approve case 2510003; the motion was seconded and passed. The commission’s recorded answers during the roll call were all affirmative, and the chair announced the motion carried 7–0.

Staff reminded the commission that future site improvements will be subject to the city's development code and engineering review, including paving and stormwater detention requirements if impervious area increases. The applicant and staff discussed that limited stream crossings (culverts) may be allowed only for specific infrastructure and would require separate engineering and approvals.