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Olathe Planning Commission Meeting - June 23, 2025

City Council — Monday, June 23, 2025
BodyOlathe, Kansas
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, June 23, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:09

Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:18

And to the Republic for which it stands under God.

0:25

Liberty and justice for all.

0:33

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

0:41

Commissioner Lynn is absent this evening.

0:47

Planning Commission meetings are an important part of the process for interpreting and applying the city's comprehensive plan and the unified development ordinance.

0:55

It is important that our meetings are conducted with dignity and respect that applies to every person in attendance.

1:01

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

1:08

Finally, the actions on the issues we discuss are ultimately in the responsibility of the City Council.

1:13

As a planning commission, we are here to help the council as our elected representatives to be informed to make the best decisions for our city.

1:22

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

1:29

Should that interaction take place as a result of a business relationship or any other interaction, which we refer to as ex parte communication, commissioners will report that interaction when we when we reach that item in the agenda.

1:43

We'll now move to the consent agenda.

1:46

This evening we have four items on the consent agenda.

1:49

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

1:59

Well, seeing none, then I'll call for a motion on the item.

2:02

Do I have a motion on the consent agenda?

2:05

Mr.

2:06

Chairman, I'll move to approve the consent agenda.

2:08

Thank you, Commissioner Breen.

2:09

Do I have a second?

2:10

Second.

2:11

Thank you, Commissioner Chapman.

2:13

All those in favor say aye.

2:15

Aye.

2:16

Those opposed, nay.

2:17

That most motion passes eight to zero.

2:22

This evening we'll move on to our regular agenda and public hearing.

2:26

This evening we we do have two scheduled public hearings.

2:30

The first public hearing is a request for the approval of a vacation of an easement for the Char Bar located at 200 West Santa Fe Street.

2:39

Mr.

2:39

Chair.

2:47

All right.

2:47

Thank you for noting that, Commissioner Corcoran.

2:50

We'll give him a moment to uh recuse.

2:57

Mr.

2:57

Jury is here to present the case this evening.

3:00

Thank you, Chair.

3:00

Welcome.

3:05

No.

3:09

Is it on now?

3:10

Yes.

3:10

Okay, perfect.

3:12

Thank you.

3:13

Um Nathan Jerry, Senior Planner.

3:15

Um thank you for the opportunity to present this case.

3:18

Um is an application for the minor plat of Char Bar.

3:22

Uh most platts are on consent.

3:25

Um, but this one does include the vacation of a utility easement, thus requiring a public hearing uh before you tonight.

3:34

Uh this property, roughly three acres in size, highlighted in yellow on your screen, um, is located at the corner of Kansas Avenue and Santa Fe along the the BNSF railroad, uh just about a block to our west tonight.

3:51

Char Bar is requesting to consolidate the two existing platted lots into one single lot for the construction of their barbecue restaurant and associated pickleball facility.

4:02

Uh this uh plat does um meet all UDO requirements for the one lot, um, and so they're moving forward to the minor plat.

4:10

Um, but this does include the vacation, as mentioned previously, um, which is the vacation of a utility easement located on the site as highlighted in red on your screen.

4:21

Um there are existing utility lines in this easement and pipes for EverGee, uh Google Fiber, as well as Atmos Gas.

4:30

Um so Charbar has an agreement with EverGee to relocate their lines and is actively working on agreements with um Google Fiber and Atmos to relay relocate those utility lines as well.

4:44

Um consent was provided from all other utility companies as well as the City of Waifa's uh utility engineering division.

4:51

Um staff does recommend approval of the minor plat with just the one stipulation requiring consent from both Atmos and Google Fiber prior to recording the plat with this vacation.

5:03

And so I'll stand for any questions.

5:05

Applicant is here as well if there are any questions.

5:08

Great.

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Summary of Proceedings

Olathe Planning Commission Meeting - June 23, 2025

The Olathe Planning Commission met on June 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with eight of nine commissioners present (Commissioner Lynn absent). The meeting included a consent agenda, two public hearings regarding minor plats and easement vacations, and an announcement about the next meeting. All agenda items were approved.

Consent Calendar

  • The consent agenda contained four items and was approved unanimously (8-0) without discussion or items pulled. The regular agenda later noted that one consent item (FP25-0017 related to Chase Bank site development) was approved administratively earlier.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public signed up to speak during either public hearing.

Discussion Items

  • MP25-0004 – Char Bar Minor Plat and Utility Easement Vacation
    Staff presented a request to consolidate two existing platted lots (approx. 2.93 acres at 200 W. Santa Fe Street) into one lot for a barbecue restaurant and pickleball facility. The vacation of a utility easement was required due to existing lines from EverGee, Google Fiber, and Atmos Gas. The applicant had an agreement with EverGee and was working on agreements with the other two. Staff recommended approval with one stipulation: obtain consent from Atmos and Google Fiber before recording the plat. Commissioner Corcoran recused himself. The public hearing was opened and closed without testimony, and the item was approved (7-0).
  • FP25-0017 – West Santa Fe Plaza Shopping Center Final Plat and Vacation of Public Dedications
    Staff presented a request to subdivide one lot into two commercial lots (lot 1A and 1B) at 208 N. Parker Street. Lot 1A is intended for a Chase Bank (previously approved on consent). The plat would establish lot lines, dedicate public easements, and vacate a 40-foot build line and a portion of the existing sanitary sewer. Commissioner Creighton asked whether internal traffic flow would be reviewed further; staff clarified that the site development plan was administratively approved and future final plans would be reviewed similarly. No public comments were received. The item was approved (8-0).
  • Announcements
    Staff announced the next meeting on July 14, 2025, which will include a discussion about the comprehensive plan update. Documents are available on the city website.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved unanimously (8-0).
  • MP25-0004 approved 7-0 (one recusal) with staff stipulation.
  • FP25-0017 approved 8-0 with staff stipulation.
  • Next meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025, with a comprehensive plan update discussion.

Meeting Transcript

Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. And to the Republic for which it stands under God. Liberty and justice for all. As we begin our meeting this evening, I'll take a moment to acknowledge that we do have a quorum of planning commissioners present with eight out of nine commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Lynn is absent this evening. Planning Commission meetings are an important part of the process for interpreting and applying the city's comprehensive plan and the unified development ordinance. It is important that our meetings are conducted with dignity and respect that applies to every person in attendance. And 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 in the responsibility of the City Council. As a planning commission, we are here to help the council as our elected representatives to be informed to make the best decisions for our city. By statute, the planning commission strives not to engage with any party on the issues on our agenda prior to our meeting. Should that interaction take place as a result of a business relationship or any other interaction, which we refer to as ex parte communication, commissioners will report that interaction when we when we reach that item in the agenda. We'll now move to the consent agenda. This evening we have four items on the consent agenda. Commissioners, do you need to pull any items for additional information or questions from staff? Well, seeing none, then I'll call for a motion on the item. Do I have a motion on the consent agenda? Mr. Chairman, I'll move to approve the consent agenda. Thank you, Commissioner Breen. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Chapman. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, nay. That most motion passes eight to zero. This evening we'll move on to our regular agenda and public hearing. This evening we we do have two scheduled public hearings. The first public hearing is a request for the approval of a vacation of an easement for the Char Bar located at 200 West Santa Fe Street. Mr. Chair. All right. Thank you for noting that, Commissioner Corcoran. We'll give him a moment to uh recuse. Mr. Jury is here to present the case this evening. Thank you, Chair. Welcome. No. Is it on now? Yes. Okay, perfect. Thank you. Um Nathan Jerry, Senior Planner. Um thank you for the opportunity to present this case. Um is an application for the minor plat of Char Bar. Uh most platts are on consent. Um, but this one does include the vacation of a utility easement, thus requiring a public hearing uh before you tonight. Uh this property, roughly three acres in size, highlighted in yellow on your screen, um, is located at the corner of Kansas Avenue and Santa Fe along the the BNSF railroad, uh just about a block to our west tonight.

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