[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011]
The purpose of this overlay district designation is to encourage
development that will be an asset to Harrisonville. This corridor
represents a gateway into Harrisonville and, as such, gives a "first
impression" of the City for visitors and residents. Therefore, it
is important that this area be attractive and functional. Mechanic
Street is much more visible and is adjacent to higher traffic counts
than most residential areas. Therefore, it shall be developed with
a mix of residential and light commercial uses. The intent of this
overlay is to allow certain light commercial uses, while keeping the
overall residential feel to the corridor. Mixed uses, both residential
and non-residential, are encouraged in this overlay district.
[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011]
The Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District shall generally
include the area along Mechanic Street in the original part of Harrisonville.
The geographic boundaries shall be established within the ordinance
that outlines the geographic boundaries of said overlay district.
In the event that a question arises concerning the application of
this Chapter to a particular property, the Director of Community Development
shall make a determination about the applicability. The Director of
Community Development's interpretation may be appealed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011; Ord. No. 3616, 11-21-2022]
In the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District, no building,
structure, land or premises shall be used and no building or structure
shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered
except those uses identified as "P" for permitted in the Land Use
Table in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Appendix A, Land Use Table, is included as Attachment 1 of
this chapter.
[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011; Ord. No. 3616, 11-21-2022]
In the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District, a building, structure, land or premises may be used, erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered if the applicant obtains written permission from all property owners and/or residents within one-hundred twenty (120) feet of the applicant's property. Provided written permission cannot be obtained from all adjoining property owners and/or residents, the applicant may request a special use permit under the provisions of Section 405.525, Special Use Permits. Furthermore, provided written permission has been granted for one (1) of the commercial uses identified as "S*" for special use permit in the Land Use Table in Appendix A,[1] and a written complaint regarding the commercial use has
been filed with the City, the Board of Aldermen, following review
of the evidence supporting the complaint, may allow the business to
remain on the property, require that the commercial use be removed
from the property, or grant conditional approval for the business
to stay on the property.
[1]
Appendix A, Land Use Table, is included as Attachment 1 of
this chapter.
[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011]
The following standards shall apply to all structures and properties
which are used or proposed to be used for a business within this overlay
district:
A.
The
standards as outlined in the building code, fire code, storm water
regulations and any other applicable City Codes must be adhered to.
B.
No
equipment shall be kept on the premises outside a building.
C.
No
merchandise shall be handled or displayed except inside buildings.
D.
One
(1) unilluminated sign of no more than three (3) square feet may be
permitted for a structure with a commercial business. Said sign must
be wood and meet the standards outlined in the City sign ordinance.
E.
All
lighting used must be arranged to direct light away from surrounding
properties and public right-of-way. Furthermore, no glare should be
created. The lighting used shall be similar to that of a residential
use.
F.
No
deliveries shall be made between the hours 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.
[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011]
The following standards shall apply to all structures and properties
which are used or proposed to be used for a business within this overlay
district:
A.
Five
(5) off-street parking spaces in the side or rear yard shall be provided
for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area (one (1) space
for every two hundred (200) square feet). It is the prospective business'
responsibility to provide sufficient parking for its employees and/or
customers. Overflow parking shall not be allowed on streets or adjacent
private property.
B.
Parking
shall be located in the rear portion of the lot behind the primary
structure. No parking shall be placed in the front yard.
C.
All
parking must be paved with a minimum of two (2) inches of concrete
or asphalt. Curbs may not be required in order to maintain the areas
residential character.
D.
All
parking spaces must be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the
side or rear yard property lines.
E.
Additional
access points to Mechanic Street will not be allowed. Access to a
proposed business must be off of an alley or other acceptable road.
If a structure or property cannot obtain adequate parking or follow
appropriate access management standards, the property shall not be
used for commercial purposes.
[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011]
In the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District, the height
of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards, the minimum
lot area shall be as follows:
A.
Height. Buildings or structures shall not exceed three
(3) stories or thirty-five (35) feet in height.
B.
Front yard. Front yard setbacks may be reduced from thirty
(30) feet to twenty-five (25) feet.
C.
Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the
building of no less than five (5) feet. Buildings on a corner lot
(either street or alley frontage) shall provide a side yard on the
street side of not less than fifteen (15) feet.
D.
Rear yard. Rear yard setbacks shall be thirty (30) feet
in an "R-1" District and twenty (20) feet in an "R-2" District.
E.
Lot area. Every structure hereafter erected, moved or altered
shall provide a lot area of not less than five thousand (5,000) square
feet per family for each one-family dwelling or six thousand (6,000)
square feet per family for two-family dwellings.
F.
Lot width. The width of the lot shall be no less than forty-five
(45) feet.
G.
Lot depth. The depth of the lot shall be no less than one
hundred (100) feet.
H.
Building coverage. The building coverage shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%).
[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011]
In the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District, if an individual wishes to demolish any primary structure within this overlay district, said individual must obtain written permission from all property owners and/or residents within one hundred twenty (120) feet of the applicant's property. Provided written permission cannot be obtained from all adjoining property owners and/or residents, the applicant may request a special use permit under the provisions of Section 405.525, Special Use Permits for requested demolition. If a building is deemed a dangerous building by the Building Official, said building may be demolished without permission from the surrounding property owners or a special use permit.
[Ord. No. 3197 §1, 12-5-2011]
Development within the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District
shall be subject to the design guideline standards for the Original
Harrisonville Design Guidelines as adopted.
