On the agenda: Warrensburg meeting — data center (Apr 6)

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MUNICIPAL CENTER
200 S. HOLDEN ST.
WARRENSBURG, MO 64093

MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 6, 2026
5:30 PM
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes Of Previous Meetings
3.I. March 2, 2026
Documents:
03-02-26 MINUTES.PDF
4. Requests And Petitions Presented
5. Motions, Resolutions, And Recommendations
5.I. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 Of The Code Of City Ordinances Of The City Of
Warrensburg, Missouri, Regarding Setbacks For Flagpoles
Documents:
FLAGPOLES ORD PZ DOCUMENTS.PDF
6. Other Business And Appearances By The Public
6.I. FY27 Budget Request
Documents:
FY27 BUDGET REQUEST PZ DOCUMENTS.PDF
7. Comments Of Commissioners And Staff
8. Adjournment
The public is invited to speak during the Request and Petitions Presented agenda
item. Please sign - up on the sheet in the back of the chamber.
- People wishing to speak for the proposal will be heard first.
- People wishing to speak against the proposal will be heard second.
- People will be heard in the order they are signed up on the sign - in sheet.
- Individuals are encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes.
- After all comments from the public have been heard the applicant will be given an

7. Comments Of Commissioners And Staff
8. Adjournment
The public is invited to speak during the Request and Petitions Presented agenda
item. Please sign - up on the sheet in the back of the chamber.
- People wishing to speak for the proposal will be heard first.
- People wishing to speak against the proposal will be heard second.
- People will be heard in the order they are signed up on the sign - in sheet.
- Individuals are encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes.
- After all comments from the public have been heard the applicant will be given an
opportunity to address the Planning and Zoning Commission again.
- After all the comments are received, the Planning and Zoning Commission will
close the public comment portion of the meeting and consider the matter for action.

CITY OF WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 2, 2026

1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Shari Bax at 5:30 p.m. at the Warrensburg Municipal
Center.
2. Roll Call
Roll was called, and members Eddie Osborne, Max Ridenhour, Mark Karscig, Jan Jones, Don
Nimmer, and Shari Bax were present. Member Andy Kohl was absent. Also present were
Barbara Carroll, Director of Community Development, and Kristin Dyer, City Planner.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
3.I

February 2, 2026
Members reviewed the minutes from February 2, 2026. Jones moved to approve the
minutes. Ridenhour seconded. Approved 6-0.

4. Requests and Petitions Presented – None.
5. Motions, Resolutions, and Recommendations
5.I

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the Code of City Ordinances of the City of
Warrensburg, Missouri, Data Warehousing Facilities
Carroll stated at the previous meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to
continue the ordinance and have staff revisit the definition for data warehousing facilities
and the minimum usable floor area, noise impacts, water consumption, and a licensing
ordinance. Carroll summarized the changes in the revised ordinance including ambient
noise samples staff collected from around the community.
Carroll stated the City Attorney is working on the licensing ordinance, and the zoning
ordinance and licensing ordinance would be on the agenda of the March 23 City Council
meeting. Jones asked if the ordinance needed to include requirements about
discharging water into the environment. Carroll stated existing ordinances in the City
already regulate discharging into the City’s wastewater system and stormwater systems.
Ridenhour asked about the City’s requirements if the federal or state governments enact
regulations for data centers. Carroll stated staff will monitor and bring forward an
ordinance amendment to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council if future
state or federal regulations impact the local ordinance. The Planning and Zoning
Commission and staff discussed non-conforming buildings, moratoriums, and noise
regulations.
Ridenhour moved to approve the ordinance as presented. Karscig seconded. Approved
6-0 on a roll call vote. Bax read and completed the Findings and Recommendations.

6. Other Business and Appearances by the Public
6.I

Feedback on the Maguire Street Corridor Overlay District Public Meeting
Page 1 of 2

Carroll stated staff are still receiving comments and drafting the ordinance. Jones stated
the meeting was well attended, and good questions were asked by the public.
7. Comments of Commissioners and Staff – None.
8. Adjournment
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting. Karscig seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:03
p.m.

Date:
Chair

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
March 27, 2026

ITEM 5.I: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the Code of City Ordinances of the City of
Warrensburg, Missouri, Regarding Setbacks for Flagpoles
BACKGROUND:
Jerry Franklin proposes to construct a Veterans Park in the northwest corner of the Westview
Shopping Center parking lot off E. Russell Avenue. The park will include ten or more flagpoles,
a water fountain, benches, and landscaping. Staff is bringing this ordinance forward to address
a situation with the park layout and placement of the flagpoles. Currently, flagpoles are
considered structures under Sec. 27-6 of the Code of City Ordinances.
Sec. 27-6 Definitions.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected. Among other things, structures include
buildings, walls, fences, canopies over gas pumps, towers and satellite antennas. Any
category of structure that is governed by its own specific section(s) in this chapter shall
be governed by those specific sections, and any supplemental requirements contained
elsewhere in this chapter.
Since there are no other sections of the zoning ordinance that govern flagpoles, and there are
no exceptions listed in the zoning district regulations, flagpoles are required to meet setback
requirements from the street right-of-way, which varies from 30 ft. to 40 ft. based on the street
classification. The setback from the E. Russell Ave. right-of-way is 35 ft. because it is classified
as a collector street. In the current design of the park, many of the flagpoles are in the 35 ft.
setback from Russell Ave.
Fences are one example of a type of structure that is governed by its own specific section of the
code in Sec. 27-332, Walls, fences, hedgerows. These regulations allow fences less than 7 ft. in
height to be placed adjacent to the side and rear property lines. Another example of a more
specific regulation is the General Business district regulation, Sec. 27-118 (g) (4) a that allows a
15 ft. setback for gas pumps, canopies over drive-through lanes and light standards for parking
lot lighting.
Staff has drafted a new ordinance that creates a specific setback requirement for flagpoles, like
the setback exception that allows a 15 ft. setback for gas pumps, canopies over drive-through
lanes, and light standards for parking lot lighting. The proposed ordinance modifies the setback
for flagpoles, including their bases, structures, supports, and lighting, to 15 ft. in commercial and
industrial zoning districts. The new section would be added to all commercial and industrial
districts except the Central Business District. The CB District already has a 10-foot setback for
structures from the street right-of-way that applies to flagpoles. If the ordinance is approved,
only a few of the flagpoles in the current design of the park would need to be moved to meet the
new requirement.

RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance amending Chapter 27.
Attachments:
1. Findings & Recommendations
2. Ordinance
3. Existing Sec. 27-118 (g) 4

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
Request to consider An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the Code of City Ordinances of the
City of Warrensburg, Missouri, Regarding Setbacks for Flagpoles
The Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the ordinance at an open public meeting
and makes the following findings and recommendations based upon the evidence presented
with respect to these matters:
1. On April 6, 2026, the Planning & Zoning Commission considered An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 27 of the Code of City Ordinances of the City of Warrensburg,
Missouri, Regarding Setbacks for Flagpoles.
2. The proposed ordinance
will
objectives of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

will not further the goals and

3. The proposed ordinance
will
will not contribute to and promote
the welfare and convenience of the public if the ordinance is passed.
4. The proposed ordinance
will
the value of property in the community.

will not cause substantial injury to

5. Additional Comments:
Concerning the proposed ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission:
Recommends Approval
Disapproves
Passed by the Planning & Zoning Commission this

Chair

day of April, 2026.

BILL NO.

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CODE OF CITY ORDINANCES
REGARDING SETBACKS FOR FLAGPOLES
WHEREAS, allowing flagpoles to be placed closer to the street right-of-way supports residents,
businesses, and community organizations desiring to express civic pride, patriotism, and
community identity prominently; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of honoring veterans and service members
through the respectful display of flags; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Warrensburg held a public
meeting and considered the proposed ordinance on April 6, 2026, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held in front of the City Council of the City of Warrensburg on
April 13, 2026, regarding amending the setback for flagpoles adjacent to the street right-of-way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WARRENSBURG AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.

That Section 27-115 (g) is amended by adding a subsection 27-115 (g) (5) f to read
as follows, leaving all other provisions of Section 27-115 (g) in effect, unaltered:
f.

Section 2.

Flagpoles, including all bases, structures, supports and lighting, are allowed
no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any street right-of-way line.

That Section 27-116 (h) is amended by adding a subsection 27-116 (h) (5) d to
read as follows, leaving all other provisions of Section 27-116 (h) in effect,
unaltered:
d. Flagpoles, including all bases, structures, supports and lighting are allowed
no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any street right-of-way line.

Section 3.

That Section 27-118 (g) is amended by adding a subsection 27-118 (g) (4) e to
read as follows, leaving all other provisions of Section 27-118 (g) in effect,
unaltered:
e. Flagpoles, including all bases, structures, supports and lighting, are allowed
no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any street right-of-way line.

Section 4.

That Section 27-125 (g) is amended by adding a subsection 27-125 (g) (5) d to
read as follows, leaving all other provisions of Section 27-125 (g) in effect,
unaltered:
d. Flagpoles, including all bases, structures, supports and lighting, are allowed
no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any street right-of-way line.

Section 5.

That Section 27-126 (g) is amended by adding a subsection 27-126 (g) (5) c to
read as follows, leaving all other provisions of Section 27-126 (g) in effect,
unaltered:

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c. Flagpoles, including all bases, structures, supports and lighting, are allowed
no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any street right-of-way line.
Section 6.

If any clause, section or other part of this ordinance shall be held invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this
ordinance shall not be affected thereby, but shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 7.

It is intended that Sections 1 through 5 of this ordinance be incorporated into the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Warrensburg.

Section 8.

That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage.

Read two times and passed by the City Council this

day of April, 2026.

Bruce D. Uhler, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jodi L. Schneider, City Clerk

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ZONING

§ 27-118

(
spaces and internal drives are set forth in section
27-400, Off-street parking and loading requirements.
(k) Sign regulations. Sign regulations are set
forth in section 27-500, Sign regulations.
(Ord. No. 2748, § 2, 6-22-92; Ord. No. 3159, § 3,
7-22-96; Ord. No. 3601, §§3, 5, 2-12-01; Ord. No.
4288, § 1, 9-10-07; Ord. No. 4668, § 2, 8-8-11)

(a) Scope of provisions. This section contains
the district regulations of the GB general business district. These regulations are supplemented
and qualified by additional general regulations
appearing elsewhere in this chapter which are
incorporated as part of this section by reference.
(b) Statement of intent. The GB district is
designed to allow general trades and commercial
services on major thoroughfares outside of central
or neighborhood business districts. To promote
in-fill and sustain the mix of residential development within the community, certain residential
uses are allowed in the CB district subject to
conditions.
(c) Permitted land uses and developments. The
table of permissible uses sets forth land uses and
developments which are permitted in the district.
The table of permissible uses sets forth land uses
and developments which are allowable under
conditional use permit.
(e) Accessory land uses and developments. Subject to compliance with the procedures of this
section, accessory buildings, structures and uses
are permitted in conjunction with a permitted
land use or development or (unless restricted by
applicable condition) a conditional land use or
development when such accessory building, structure or use is customarily found in conjunction
with the primary use, is a reasonably necessary
incident to the primary use, and serves only to
further the successful utilization of the primary
use. Accessory uses include the following:
Associated work and storage areas as
required, to be located within a completely enclosed building.

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(3)

Satellite receiving dish, when located in
the rear or side yard of a lot or on the roof
of a building.

(4)

Signs, as permitted by section 27-500.

(1)

The total height of buildings shall not
exceed two (2) stories above the average
finished ground elevation at the perimeter of such building unless authorized by
a conditional use permit.

(2)

The total height of other structures, including any equipment attached to such
structures, shall not exceed thirty (30)
feet in height above the average :finished
ground elevation at the perimeter of such
structure.

(3)

A public utility tower or other structure
determined to be an "essential service" as
de:fine'd by section 27-6, may be erected to
any height, when authorized by conditional use permit.

(g) Lot area, lot dimensions, setback and yard
requirements. Requirements for land uses and
developments in the GB district shall be as set out
below; except that all residential uses shall be
subject to all requirements set out in section
27-108, "R-4" medium density multi-family residence district regulations and section 27-300,
conditional use permit procedure (CUP). Conversions of existing buildings previously built under
GB district setback requirements would be exempt from R-4 setback requirements.

(d) Conditional land uses and developments.

(1)

Alternate energy collectors, such as solar
panels, wind mills, and similar devices.

(f) Height limitations. The maximum height of
buildings and structures in this district shall be
as follows:

Sec. 27-118. GB general business district regulations.

-

(2)

(1)

Minimum lot area requirements. Every
lot or tract of land shall have an area
sufficient to meet the setback requirements of this section.

(2)

Setback from streets:
a.

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No structure is allowed within thirty
(30) feet of a local street right-ofway.

WARRENSBURG CODE

§ 27-118

(3)

No structure is allowed within thirtyfive (35) feet of a collector street
right-of-way.

c.

No structure is allowed within forty
(40) feet of an arterial street rightof-way.

d.

Setbacks from streets may be reduced in the following instance:
Where lots comprising fifty (50) percent or more of the frontage of a
block on the same side of the street
are developed with buildings the majority of the existing setbacks from
streets shall be the established minimum setback from streets for the
entire frontage within that block. If
there is not a majority of existing
buildings in a block with the same
setback from the street, then the
average building setback will be used
as the minimum setback for that
block. In no case shall the setbacks
be less than twenty (20) feet.

Setback from lot boundary lines:
a.

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

Neighborhood business
Business office
General business
Central business
Light industrial
Heavy industrial

Sule
Lines

Rear
Lines

15
15
0
0
0
0

15
1
10
10
10
10

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c.

Light standards at points of ingress
and egress are allowed no closer than
two (2) feet from any street right-ofway.

d.

All exterior lighting fixtures shall be
shaded so that no direct light is cast
upon any property located in a residence district, or upon the street
right-of-way.

(h) Off-street parking and loading requirements. Requirements for off-street parking and
loading, and setbacks for parking areas, loading
spaces and internal drives are set forth in section
27-400, Off-street parking and loading requirements.

(a) Scope of provisions. Adult entertainment
uses and establishments as defined in section
27-119(c) are allowed only as a conditional use in
a general business district subject to the requirements of this section.
(b) Purpose and intent. In the development
and execution of this section, it is recognized that
there are some uses which, because of their very
nature, are recognized as having serious objectionable operational characteristics, particularly
when several of them are concentrated under
certain circumstances or located in certain areas
thereby having a deleterious effect upon the use
and enjoyment of adjacent areas. Special regulation of these uses is necessary to ensure that
these secondary effects will not contribute to the

Exceptions to setback requirements:
a.

Light standards for parking lot lighting are allowed no closer than fifteen
(15) feet of any lot boundary line
which adjoins property in any residence district.

Sec. 27-119. AE adult entertainment uses;
additional regulations.

For land uses adjacent to the remaining districts, the following setbacks
from lot lines shall apply to structures, storage, and display or parking of merchandise, vehicles or equipment:
Adjacent District

b.

(i) Sign regulations. Sign regulations are set
forth in section 27-500, Sign regulations.
(Ord. No. 2748, § 2, 6-22-92; Ord. No. 2928, §§ 1,
2, 5-23-94; Ord. No. 3159, § 2, 7-22-96; Ord. No.
3173, § 1, 9-8-96; Ord. No. 4888, § 1, 10-14-13)

No structure, or any storage, display
or parking of merchandise, vehicles
or equipment is allowed within thirty
(30) feet of a side or rear lot boundary line which adjoins property in
any residential district.

b.

(4)

for parking lot lighting are allowed
no closer than fifteen (15) feet from
any street right-of-way line.

b.

Gas pumps, canopies over drivethrough lanes and light standards
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
March 30, 2026
ITEM 6.I: FY27 Budget Request & Training Opportunities
BACKGROUND:
Current Year FY26 Training
In April 2025, the Commission requested $1,193 to send one commissioner to the Missouri APA
Conference and $500 for board training by the City attorney.
Fiscal Year 27 Budget Request
The City is currently building the FY27 annual budget, which begins October 1, 2026. Staff is
seeking direction on what the Commission would like to request for FY27.
For FY27, the 2026 APA Quad-State Conference is being hosted by APA Missouri in
conjunction with APA Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska on October 28-30, 2026, at Crown Center in
Kansas City, Missouri. Staff approximates the cost to send one Commissioner to the full
conference is $1,215, including funds to stay locally in a hotel. The Commission can request
funding for multiple Commissioners if desired.
Staff recommends to requesting a $500 for board training by the City Attorney.
For the past few fiscal years, the Planning and Zoning Commission has been viewing the
webinar series, The Planning Officials Training Program, hosted by the American Planning
Association (APA). APA has recently clarified how this program can be shared with Planning
and Zoning Commissions. Staff already subscribes to the Passport program which now allows
unlimited viewing of the series for Planning and Zoning Commission members. Therefore, the
Planning and Zoning Commission can resume viewing of these sessions without requesting
additional annual funding.
ISSUE:
Staff is asking for direction on what the Commission would like to request for the FY27 budget.

Attachment:

1. FY27 Budget Options

Planning and Zoning Commission
FY27 Budget Request
Oct. 1, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2027
OPTION 1: COST FOR 1 COMMISSIONER TO ATTEND FULL CONFERENCE WITH HOTEL
Acct:

Acct. Description

Intended Use

Cost

110-641-5401
110-641-5402
110-641-5403
110-641-5404

Travel Meals
Mileage
Travel Room
Schools & Seminars

Commissioner to MO APA Conference - Full Conference
Commissioner to MO APA Conference - Full Conference
Commissioner to MO APA Conference - Full Conference
Commissioner to MO APA Conference - Full Conference

$220
$290
$405
TOTAL

$300
$1,215

OPTION 2: BOARD TRAINING
Acct:

Acct. Description

Intended Use

Cost

110-641-5401
110-641-5402
110-641-5403
110-641-5404

Travel Meals
Mileage
Travel Room
Schools & Seminars

BOARD TRAINING BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

$500
TOTAL

$500

OPTION 3: ONLINE TRAINING
Acct:

Acct. Description

Intended Use

Cost

110-641-5401
110-641-5402
110-641-5403
110-641-5404

Travel Meals
Mileage
Travel Room
Schools & Seminars

Planning Officials Training Program - Online

$0
TOTAL

$0