Lee's Summit

Code Statement

Fire Department- All building and life safety issues shall comply with the 2012 International Fire Code and local amendments as adopted by the City of Lee’s Summit.

Misc.

Per the re-submittal, the total unseparated building floor space does not exceed 5,000 sq. ft.. Per IFC Section 903.2.9.1 no additional fire protection (sprinkler) or rated separation is required for automotive repair.

If the building will be sprinklered, then a private fire line will be necessary. Engineering plans will be required for the fire line. If the riser connection poiint is greater than fifty (50) feet from the water main, then a backflow assembly must be installed within five (5) feet or as close as reasonably possible of the public water main within a backflow vault.

Asphaltic concrete overlay activities required by Planning cannot create a drainage issue to arise at the property line to the north. If this is an issue, then a coldmilled joint should be provided of sufficient width to allow for proper drainage. Feathering the asphaltic concrete overlay to zero is not recommended to substitute for a clean, coldmilled joint.

Legal Description

Please submit an electronic copy of the legal description. Microsoft Word document or selectable text PDF are the preferred file formats. The legal description can be emailed to the planner's email address above.

Proposed Special Uses. Based upon the "Special Use Permit Explanation" that was submitted with the application it appears that the outdoor sale or lease of motor vehicles/equipment is not intended to be secondary or accessory to the automotive repair services. If this is the case two separate Special Use Permit (SUP) applications will be required, one for each use that requires a SUP. Please confirm or provide additional clarification as needed.

Parking Lot Screening. Per Section 14.120 of the UDO, any parking lot designed or intended to accommodate five (5) or more vehicles, visible from a street right-of-way, shall provide screening to a height of 2.5 feet. Screening may be provided via landscaping, earthen berm, a wall, or some combination thereof.

Parking Clarification. At this point it is unclear what the total square footage of the building is, how much is dedicated to what use, and how many service bays are in use or will be in use. In order to calculate the required number of parking spaces provide a floor plan and site plan that indicates the total square footage for any indoor sales area/office and outdoor display area(s). In addition, indicate location of service bays.

Parking Lot Design. The requirements of Sections 12.120.C and D of the UDO shall be followed and a site plan showing the parking layout shall be provided.

Parking Lot Maintenance. Per Section 12.120.F.2 of the UDO: Vehicle parking areas, including drives and drive aisles, shall be maintained in proper repair with the required surfacing and curbing. Pot holes and surface cracks shall be filled and sealed in a timely manner. Staff recommends installation of a 1 1/2 - 2 inch overlay.

Abandoned Pole Sign Structure. Abandoned sign structures are prohibited and required to be removed. The pole sign structure is considered abandoned and shall be removed.

Exterior Lighting. Is it anticipated to install any new exterior lighting? If so, please provide lighting spec sheets and a photometric plan indicating where the lighting will be located.

Code Statement

Fire Department- All building and life safety issues shall comply with the 2012 International Fire Code and local amendments as adopted by the City of Lee’s Summit.

Misc.

2012 IFC 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the International Building Code, as shown: 1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet. 2. Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet . 3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements. 4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2). Clarify what type of automotive work is being done. It is possible to provide a rated fire barrier to reduce the fire area to than less than 5,000 sq. ft and avoid having to install a sprinkler system. Conversion of the car wash area to automotive repair is a change in use from Occupancy Group B to Group S1. Per the re-submittal, the total unseparated building floor space does not exceed 5,000 sq. ft.. Per the 2012 IFC Section 903.2.9.1 no additional fire protection (sprinkler) or rated separation is required.