Planning commission recommends approval of Jefferson Street Storage special-use renewal

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission voted Feb. 12 to recommend approval of PL2025-324, a special-use permit renewal for Jefferson Street Storage at 5 Southwest Industrial Drive.

Pierce, the planner presenting the staff report, said the site includes five mini-warehouse buildings and one office/warehouse building totaling roughly 29,550 square feet and 145 storage units, with 22 parking stalls approved under the original Preliminary Development Plan (PDP). Staff told the commission that an inspection identified several issues — vehicles parked on gravel, missing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking signs, a detention basin needing cleaning, potholes in the driveway, outside storage and unpermitted signs — and that the owners corrected those items before the hearing. "All these issues have since been resolved," Pierce said.

Staff recommended the commission grant a 20-year approval plus 36 days to cover the lapse between the original SUP expiration and city council action. Pierce told the commission the application meets the goals of the Ignite comprehensive plan and the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the extent of the deficiencies and whether landscaping meets the originally approved PDP. Staff confirmed the current landscaping is consistent with the approved PDP and that any enhancements beyond the land-use renewal would be handled separately from the SUP renewal.

After brief discussion praising the property's upkeep and encouraging future landscaping enhancements, the commission moved to recommend approval. A roll-call vote was taken and recorded unanimously in favor.

The commission's recommendation will now proceed to city council for final consideration under the city's application process.