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Olathe City Council Regular Meeting July 2, 2024: Rezoning and Development Approvals

City Council — Tuesday, July 2, 2024
BodyOlathe, Kansas
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, July 2, 2024
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Well they're sharing with us that's not my wife.

1:01

Don't really want to go.

1:24

Don't let me look at it.

1:47

Don't let you know.

2:11

Don't let it.

5:02

Let me turn my mic on.

5:04

Good evening.

5:04

Welcome to the regular session of the Olatha City Council for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024.

5:10

First item on our agenda is the Pledge of Allegiance.

5:13

Would you please stand with me for the pledge?

5:17

I pledge of the United States of America.

5:36

We'll now move to our consent agenda.

5:38

The items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council, may be approved in one motion.

5:44

These may include items that have been reviewed by the City Council in a prior planning session.

5:48

There will be no separate discussion unless a council member requests that an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.

5:55

Council, there are any such items tonight.

5:58

Seeing that a motion would be in order.

6:00

I move the approval of the consent agenda as presented.

6:03

Second.

6:04

We have a motion and a second with the city court.

6:06

Please call roll.

6:08

Mr.

6:08

Bacon.

6:09

Yes.

6:10

Mr.

6:10

Gilmore.

6:11

Yes.

6:11

Mr.

6:12

Schoonover.

6:13

Yes.

6:13

Dr.

6:14

Felter.

6:14

Yes.

6:15

Mr.

6:15

Vacus.

6:16

Yes.

6:16

Ms.

6:17

Essex.

6:17

Yes.

6:18

Motion passes 6-0.

6:20

We'll now move to new business.

6:22

Item A is consideration of ordinance number 24-26, which is RZ24-0008, requesting approval of a rezoning from the CTYRUR County Rule and CP2 Plan General Business District to the C2 Community Center District and a preliminary site development plan for Living Hope Church of the Nazarene on approximately 20.72 acres located northwest of West 175th Street and South Ridgevie Road.

6:51

Planning Commission recommended approval eight to zero.

6:54

This plan includes an outdoor park and gathering space next to the existing church.

7:00

Taylor Vervandevelde joins us with the presentation.

7:13

Welcome, Taylor.

7:34

I don't is your mic on.

7:39

That's better.

7:39

I like that.

7:40

Okay, now we're on.

7:41

Um Taylor Vandevalde Planner 2 as introduced.

7:45

This is a rezoning request for RZ24 008 for Living Hope Church with a rezoning and preliminary plan for construction of a park.

7:58

The site is located northwest of 175th and Ridgeview on approximately 24 acres.

8:47

The proposed C2 community commercial district permits several commercial uses like daycares, restaurants, banks, and other retail opportunities at this intersection.

8:59

The future land use map of Plan Aletha primarily designates this area as neighborhood commercial in the orange with a little bit of secondary greenway in conventional neighborhood as well.

9:34

Incorporating parks and recreation space space and development and transportation corridors.

9:40

The proposal also promotes several goals within the parks and recreation master plan, including parks and recreation space provisions for the surrounding area, as well as filling gaps in recreation fields specifically for pickleball courts and splash pads as well.

10:00

The applicant provided a preliminary plan, including a park, which will be the first phase as shown in the green, and then also provided a conceptual layout for the potential commercial there on eight lots as shown on red, and internal roadways to support this future development, as well as three access points shown here for a collector road as well.

10:35

Staff has stipulated access points for the ones that I just circled, which I'll outline later in the presentation as well.

10:47

Now the park itself has several amenities included on site, including a playground centrally located, some swings, canopies, splash pad here in blue, outdoor fire area, the pickleball courts are shown along here, and then this is a general gathering and socialization place for the church.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parks and Recreation██████████████████████████████████34%
Procedural███████████████████████████27%
Land Use Planning███████████████15%
Transportation Safety██████████████14%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████6%
Public Engagement████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Olathe City Council Regular Meeting July 2, 2024: Rezoning and Development Approvals

On July 2, 2024, the Olathe City Council met in regular session at 7:00 PM. The council approved a consent agenda containing numerous routine items, two major rezoning and preliminary site development plan requests, and heard public comment on library staff pronoun buttons. The meeting also included a brief executive session regarding the City Auditor position and announcements about upcoming budget workshops and July 4th events.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously (6-0) the consent agenda, which included: approval of June 18 and June 25 meeting minutes; new and renewed licenses; Resolution No. 24-1029 adopting the Debt Management and Fiscal Policy; Resolution No. 24-1030 for a special use permit for Verizon compound expansion; final plats for Sunnybrook 119 and Olathe Industrial Tracts; contract awards for vehicle GPS services (Samsara), SCADA services (R.E. Pedrotti), street maintenance equipment (Murphy Tractor and Rush Truck Center), uniforms (GALL’s), AV equipment (CCS Presentation Systems), library computer reservation system (Today’s Business Solution); and a temporary staffing contract (Morgan Hunter).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Bridgette Moore of Olathe spoke during the General Issues and Concerns portion, expressing the need for library staff to be allowed to wear pronoun buttons.

Discussion Items

  • Living Hope Church of the Nazarene Rezoning (Ordinance 24-26 / RZ24-0008) : The council considered a request to rezone 20.72 acres from CTY RUR and CP-2 to C-2 (Community Center) and approve a preliminary site development plan for an outdoor park and gathering space next to the existing church. The plan includes a playground, splash pad, pickleball courts, and socialization areas. Staff presented that a neighborhood meeting was held with five attendees; one nearby resident called with concerns about traffic and noise from pickleball courts. The Planning Commission recommended approval 8-0 with a stipulation limiting pickleball court hours to 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (one hour earlier than the city noise ordinance). Councilmember Felter expressed strong support, calling it a great addition. Councilmember Vakas asked about noise mitigation and noted new technology for quieter pickleball surfaces. Mayor Bacon asked if the church agreed to the 10:00 PM time, which staff confirmed. The ordinance was approved 6-0.
  • Carson Street Storage Rezoning (Ordinance 24-27 / RZ24-0010) : The council considered a request to rezone 9.37 acres from R-1 and M-2 to M-2 (General Industrial) and approve a preliminary site development plan for a truck maintenance and storage facility at 20550 W. 159th Street. The plan includes two industrial buildings (16,400 sq ft and 27,000 sq ft), 104 parking spaces, and 43% tree canopy preservation. A waiver for the required setback on the west property line was requested and supported by staff. The Planning Commission recommended approval 8-0. Councilmember Essex asked about the prohibition of automobile storage; staff clarified it refers to damaged passenger vehicles, not truck parking. Councilmember Schoonover praised the project as needed and well-designed. The ordinance was approved 6-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved Consent Agenda (6-0).
  • Approved Ordinance 24-26 (Living Hope Church rezoning and preliminary plan) (6-0).
  • Approved Ordinance 24-27 (Carson Street Storage rezoning and preliminary plan) (6-0).
  • Approved motion to recess into executive session (15 minutes) to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Auditor position (6-0).
  • Following executive session, authorized staff to proceed with strategies discussed (6-0).
  • Accepted the following reports: 2023 external audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; industrial revenue bond request for BPG Olathe (Building B in Great Plains Commerce Center); proposed amendments to Title 9 (Public Offense Code) and Title 10 (Traffic Ordinance); and 2025 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations.

Additional Notes

  • Councilmembers and the mayor exchanged Independence Day wishes. Mayor Bacon reminded the public about the July 4 fireworks display at College Boulevard Activity Center and events at Lake Olathe and Mahaffie Farmstead. Councilmember Schoonover thanked Dennis Pine for professionalism; Councilmember Essex thanked staff for quick response to a downed tree; Councilmember Felter thanked first responders and highlighted Parks and Recreation and Library events.

Meeting Transcript

Well they're sharing with us that's not my wife. Don't really want to go. Don't let me look at it. Don't let you know. Don't let it. Let me turn my mic on. Good evening. Welcome to the regular session of the Olatha City Council for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024. First item on our agenda is the Pledge of Allegiance. Would you please stand with me for the pledge? I pledge of the United States of America. We'll now move to our consent agenda. The items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council, may be approved in one motion. These may include items that have been reviewed by the City Council in a prior planning session. There will be no separate discussion unless a council member requests that an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. Council, there are any such items tonight. Seeing that a motion would be in order. I move the approval of the consent agenda as presented. Second. We have a motion and a second with the city court. Please call roll. Mr. Bacon. Yes. Mr. Gilmore. Yes. Mr. Schoonover. Yes. Dr. Felter. Yes. Mr. Vacus. Yes. Ms. Essex. Yes. Motion passes 6-0. We'll now move to new business. Item A is consideration of ordinance number 24-26, which is RZ24-0008, requesting approval of a rezoning from the CTYRUR County Rule and CP2 Plan General Business District to the C2 Community Center District and a preliminary site development plan for Living Hope Church of the Nazarene on approximately 20.72 acres located northwest of West 175th Street and South Ridgevie Road. Planning Commission recommended approval eight to zero. This plan includes an outdoor park and gathering space next to the existing church. Taylor Vervandevelde joins us with the presentation. Welcome, Taylor. I don't is your mic on. That's better. I like that. Okay, now we're on.

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