Blue Springs City Council Reviews Luxury RV Park Proposal
In a recent development, the Blue Springs City Council arranged to deliberate plans for a proposed luxury RV park in their Monday night’s meeting. The council was expected to pass a motion concerning the rezoning of the plot, its general development plan and the potential conditional use permit.
A Luxury RV Park for Blue Springs
The proposed RV park’s developer, Chad Risinger, outlined plans to construct a 110-site park on an 18-acre site at 29607 E. R.D. Mize Road. He planned to christen the venture ‘Scenic Valley RV Resort’. Risinger’s vision includes paved roads and sites, alongside wide-ranging amenities including a splash pad, a dog park, and a game room.
Trace of Old Homestead Awaits Discovery
The developer expressed pride in the character of the property, pointing out the remnants of an old homestead from the 1800s, with a spring house featuring stone pillars. The property also sports an intriguing rock formation on its west side. “There’s a lot to explore,” Risinger said.
Concerns from Neighbors
However, the proposal wasn’t without opposition. Some neighbors expressed concerns over the prospect of living close to an RV park. One such resident, Shawn Wiegers, owns property closest to the proposed site. Wiegers voiced concerns about the proposed quality of the RV park, as well as the potential for increased traffic and noise pollution.
Looking for Transparency
Wiegers also emphasized his belief that Risinger wasn’t being entirely transparent about his intentions. He questioned whether Risinger truly planned to install the proposed driveways and patios, along with an adequate septic system. “There’s a lot of money involved in doing that,” Wiegers said. “Is that really going to be done? Is there going to be shortcuts? Is there going to be concessions that the city signs off on that’s not good?”
Proposed Buffer and Stay Regulations
Risinger answered some of these concerns by highlighting his intention to maintain a 30-feet tree-lined buffer around the property’s boundary. By categorizing this as a tree preservation area, Risinger assured residents that it couldn’t be altered in the future. This, he maintained, would ensure a park-like setting for guests, as well as acting as a buffer zone for neighboring properties.
Reacting to concerns about potentially ever-present vacationers, Risinger insisted that extended stays would be considered on an individual basis. For guests wishing to stay longer than 14 days, a 28-day contract would be needed, renewable up to 12 times. He was adamant that Scenic Valley RV Resort was not intended as a residential park.
City Council’s Conditions
To provide further reassurance, the city council recommended approving the conditional use permit. This approval is contingent on the agreement that no camper would be allowed to stay for more than 30 consecutive days at the resort.
The Blue Springs City Council was set to meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building to further discuss the project. This story remains a developing one and more updates will come as the matter progresses.
