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Planning Commission Meeting July 8, 2024: Election of Officers and Rezoning Continuance

City Council — Monday, July 8, 2024
BodyOlathe, Kansas
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, July 8, 2024
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0:10

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

0:15

And to the Republic.

0:17

For which it stands.

0:18

One nation.

0:19

Under God.

0:30

As we begin our meeting this evening, I'll take a moment to acknowledge that we have a quorum of planning commissioners present with nine out of nine commissioners in attendance.

0:39

I want to thank everyone in the chamber for attending tonight's meeting.

0:43

Planning commissions are an important process for interpreting and applying the city's comprehensive plan and unified development ordinance.

0:50

It's important that our meetings are conducted with dignity and respect.

0:54

That applies to every person in attendance.

0:56

We strive to provide an atmosphere where the ideas and opinions of all participants are held in the highest regard.

1:03

Finally, the actions on the issues we discuss are ultimately under the responsibility of the city council.

1:08

As a planning commission, we're to help here to help the council as our elected representatives to be fully informed to make the best choices for our city.

1:17

By statute, planning commission strives not to engage with any party on the issues on our agenda prior to this meeting.

1:23

Should that interaction take place as a result of a business relationship or any other interaction referred to as ex parte communication?

1:31

Commissioners will report that interaction when we reach that item on the agenda.

1:36

We will now move to the consent agenda.

1:38

This evening we have five items on our consent agenda.

1:42

Commissioners, do you need to pull any items for additional information or questions from staff on any of these issues?

1:53

Seeing none, I will call for a motion on the consent agenda.

1:58

Mr.

1:58

Chairman, I would move for the can uh for the passage of the consent excuse me, the consent agenda as uh outlined and stipulated by staff.

2:07

Thank you, Commissioner Creighton.

2:09

Do I have a second?

2:10

Second.

2:10

Thank you, Commissioner Breen.

2:12

Uh we'll go by voice vote voice vote.

2:15

All those in favor say aye.

2:16

Aye.

2:17

Oppose, nay.

2:19

And that post motion passes nine to zero.

2:23

This evening we have one scheduled public hearing on the agenda.

2:28

However, for the public hearing, this a continuance has been requested.

2:33

Any time a case is scheduled for a continuance, the public hearing will not be opened.

2:37

Uh therefore comments, recommendations, or analysis are not provided or discussed until the public hearing will be opened.

2:44

This process ensures that anyone that's interested in the case has the opportunity participate.

2:49

So a continuance is requested for a few uh future planning commission for meeting RZ24-0001.

3:00

Um I'll take a vote voice vote.

3:02

All those uh or a motion for passage or acceptance of the continuance.

3:06

I'm sorry.

3:09

Mr.

3:09

Chair, I motion to approve uh the continuance for RZ24-0011 to a future planning commission meeting.

3:17

Thank you, Commissioner Breen.

3:18

Do I have a second?

3:19

Second.

3:19

Thank you, Commissioner Chapman.

3:20

All those in favor say aye.

3:22

Aye.

3:22

Opposed nay.

3:24

And that does pass nine to zero.

3:27

Our second item of regular business uh is our election of officers.

3:30

So I will turn over the floor to uh Ms.

3:33

Hollingsworth.

3:35

All right, thank you very much.

3:36

So yeah, we do have our election of officers this evening.

3:39

Uh so first we're going to begin with the chairperson position.

3:43

Um so I'm going to look for any commissioners to provide their interests.

3:46

If you can provide your name just for the record, um, you're also welcome to make any comments uh if you're interested in the chairperson role.

3:55

So I'll open it up.

3:59

I'll go ahead and I'll be willing to serve again if uh the commission sees fit.

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Summary of Proceedings

Planning Commission Meeting - July 8, 2024

The Olathe Planning Commission convened on July 8, 2024, with all nine commissioners present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a statement of decorum. Key actions included unanimous approval of the consent agenda and a requested continuance for a public hearing on a rezoning application, followed by the election of the commission's chairperson and vice chairperson for the upcoming term.

Consent Calendar

  • The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which contained five routine items, by a 9-0 voice vote.

Public Hearing (RZ24-0011)

  • A public hearing was scheduled for case RZ24-0011 (rezoning from C-2, RP-3, RP-4 to R-3 with a revised plan), but a continuance was requested. Per standard procedure, the public hearing was not opened, and no public comment was taken. The commission voted 9-0 to continue the matter to a future planning commission meeting.

Election of Officers

  • The commission held elections for chairperson and vice chairperson via secret ballot.
    • Chairperson: Incumbent Wayne Janner received six votes; Commissioner Taylor Breen received three votes. Wayne Janner was re-elected as chairperson.
    • Vice Chairperson: Taylor Breen received eight votes; Commissioner Jeffrey Creighton received one vote. Taylor Breen was re-elected as vice chairperson.

Announcements

  • Commissioners noted a recent joint workshop with the city council on the comprehensive plan kickoff. The next phase involves community engagement starting in late August to September, including in-person events (Old Settlers, Olathe Live), a project website with a virtual map, an online questionnaire, and other engagement opportunities. The public was encouraged to participate.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved (9-0).
  • Rezoning public hearing (RZ24-0011) continued to a future meeting (9-0).
  • Wayne Janner elected chairperson (6-3).
  • Taylor Breen elected vice chairperson (8-1).
  • No other business; meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic. For which it stands. One nation. Under God. As we begin our meeting this evening, I'll take a moment to acknowledge that we have a quorum of planning commissioners present with nine out of nine commissioners in attendance. I want to thank everyone in the chamber for attending tonight's meeting. Planning commissions are an important process for interpreting and applying the city's comprehensive plan and unified development ordinance. It's important that our meetings are conducted with dignity and respect. That applies to every person in attendance. We strive to provide an atmosphere where the ideas and opinions of all participants are held in the highest regard. Finally, the actions on the issues we discuss are ultimately under the responsibility of the city council. As a planning commission, we're to help here to help the council as our elected representatives to be fully informed to make the best choices for our city. By statute, planning commission strives not to engage with any party on the issues on our agenda prior to this meeting. Should that interaction take place as a result of a business relationship or any other interaction referred to as ex parte communication? Commissioners will report that interaction when we reach that item on the agenda. We will now move to the consent agenda. This evening we have five items on our consent agenda. Commissioners, do you need to pull any items for additional information or questions from staff on any of these issues? Seeing none, I will call for a motion on the consent agenda. Mr. Chairman, I would move for the can uh for the passage of the consent excuse me, the consent agenda as uh outlined and stipulated by staff. Thank you, Commissioner Creighton. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Breen. Uh we'll go by voice vote voice vote. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Oppose, nay. And that post motion passes nine to zero. This evening we have one scheduled public hearing on the agenda. However, for the public hearing, this a continuance has been requested. Any time a case is scheduled for a continuance, the public hearing will not be opened. Uh therefore comments, recommendations, or analysis are not provided or discussed until the public hearing will be opened. This process ensures that anyone that's interested in the case has the opportunity participate. So a continuance is requested for a few uh future planning commission for meeting RZ24-0001. Um I'll take a vote voice vote. All those uh or a motion for passage or acceptance of the continuance. I'm sorry. Mr. Chair, I motion to approve uh the continuance for RZ24-0011 to a future planning commission meeting. Thank you, Commissioner Breen. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Chapman. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed nay. And that does pass nine to zero.

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