Development News for Gladstone, Missouri

Gladstone City Council Enacts Ordinance Amending Offenses Against Public Peace and Safety

The city council conducted the first reading of Bill Number 26-15, an ordinance amending Title 3 (Offenses) of the city's code of ordinances, specifically Chapter 130 concerning offenses against public peace and safety. Following the first reading, the bill was moved to its second and final reading. After the second reading, the bill was enacted as Ordinance Number 4.732. The exact nature of the amendments within Chapter 130 was not detailed, but the ordinance number indicates a formal adoption of new regulations [cite: 879-885, 887-891, 893-896, 898-901, 903-906, 907-910, 911-914, 916-923].

Residents Urge City Council to Implement Traffic Calming Measures for Safety

During the Communications from the Audience segment, residents Alan Bodler and Daniel Fowler raised concerns about aggressive driving and traffic safety in residential areas, specifically requesting consideration of traffic calming measures. Alan Bodler, a new resident, highlighted aggressive driving on 75th Street and requested speed humps, citing statistics on pedestrian fatality rates at different speeds (5% at 20 mph, 45% at 30 mph, 85% at 40 mph) and noting the increased size and height of modern vehicles. He emphasized that physical barriers like speed humps are necessary, not just signs, and that they are manageable for snow plows. Daniel Fowler discussed safety concerns at the intersection of 69th and Truce, noting increased traffic, multiple school bus pickups, and recent collisions. He requested traffic calming measures, such as curb cuts, more signage, or speed humps, along 69th Street and Truce to reduce speed and improve safety for pedestrians, including children and elderly residents. Chief Ferris was asked to review these situations.

Community Engagement Highlighted with Updates on Events and New Business

Several community members shared positive feedback and updates during the Communications from the Audience and City Council segments. Michael Jenkins expressed enjoyment in participating in the Glad Green Team cleanup and supporting the city, looking forward to staying involved. Councilman Nave commended the community engagement observed at the meeting and highlighted the successful National Day of Prayer event. Council member Spalo mentioned the upcoming annual Bluesfest hosted by the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce, featuring entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem mentioned the opening of a new business, Be Happy Pie Company, on Friday. Mayor Moore and Councilman Smith also echoed positive sentiments regarding community events and engagement.

Gladstone City Council Approves Rezoning for 710A NE 76th Street to Light Industrial

The city council considered and approved a zoning change for the property at 710A Northeast 76th Street. The property, currently zoned R1 single-family, was rezoned to M1 light industrial. This change will allow the applicant, Thomas Sims, to construct two storage buildings to enclose equipment currently stored outdoors, aiming to improve site organization and reduce visual impact. The planning commission had unanimously approved this change prior to the council's decision. The property is adjacent to an M1 zoned property to the south, and staff believes the site is unlikely to develop as single-family residential due to its characteristics and the surrounding development pattern. The approved zoning change facilitates a use more compatible with the area while improving the site's appearance. This was enacted as Ordinance Number 4.730 [cite: 710-714, 715-735, 736-749, 750-751, 752-754, 755-771, 774-777, 779-783, 784-788, 790-791, 793-798, 799-802, 804-805, 809-810, 811-815, 816-820, 821-825, 826-833].