Planning Commission Meeting - October 13, 2025: Temporary Chair Election, Minor Plat Approval, and Continuance
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Planning Commission Meeting - October 13, 2025
On October 13, 2025, the Olathe Planning Commission held a meeting with six of nine commissioners present. The meeting began with the election of a temporary chairperson (Commissioner Creighton) due to the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair. The consent agenda was approved except for item B, which was pulled for discussion. A public hearing item (RZ25-0009) for Lone Elm Townhomes was continued to a future meeting. Staff also announced the passing of Assistant City Attorney Rochelle Breckenridge and a scheduled workshop.
Consent Calendar
- Approved all items on the consent agenda except item B (MP25-0006) by a voice vote of 6-0.
Discussion Items
- MP25-0006 – Mur-Len Commercial Park, Sixth Plat: A minor plat to re-establish lot lines for a QuickTrip development and shopping center. Staff recommended approval, noting compliance with a previously approved preliminary site development plan. Commissioner Brown asked clarifying questions about the plat details. The commission approved the item by a voice vote of 6-0.
- RZ25-0009 – Lone Elm Townhomes Rezoning: The public hearing was not opened. The commission voted unanimously (6-0) to continue the item to a future meeting, with staff indicating that neighbors who had contacted the city would be informed and an additional mailing would be sent.
Key Outcomes
- Elected Commissioner Creighton as temporary chairperson (6-0 vote).
- Approved consent agenda (excluding item B) and item B as a separate vote (both 6-0).
- Continued RZ25-0009 to a future meeting (6-0 vote).
- Staff noted a workshop on October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Lone Elm conference room.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. I'd like I'd like to call this evening's meeting to order and ask you to please direct your attention to Ms. Hollingsworth. All right. Thank you very much. Before we begin, I'd like to note that public hearing item A, the rezoning request for the Lone Elm Townhomes will be a continuance request to a future meeting this evening. As we begin our meeting, we will take a moment to acknowledge that we have a quorum of commissioners with six of nine in attendance. As you can see, Chairperson Janner, Vice Chairperson Breen, and Commissioner Turonis are absent. So with the chair and vice chair absent, we will begin our meeting with an election of a temporary chairperson. Do I have a motion to elect a temporary chairperson? Ms. Holmesworth, I would move that we elect Commissioner Creighton as the temporary chairman for this meeting. All right, thank you. I'll second it. Thank you. All in favor of electing Commissioner Creighton as our chairperson for this evening. Say aye. All opposed? Nay. All right. That motion passes six to zero, and I will turn it over to Chairperson Creighton. Thank you. Thank you. You are now invited to join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. For which it stands. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. I will read our uh regular opening. Thanks to everyone in the chamber for attending this evening's meeting. Our planning commission meetings are an important part of the 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 here to help the council as our elected representatives to be fully informed to make the best choices for our city. By statute, the planning commission strives to not engage with any party on the issues on our agenda prior to the meeting. Should that interaction take place as a result of a business relationship or other interaction referred to as expartake communication. Commissioners will report that interaction when we reach the item on the agenda. We now move to the consent agenda. And this evening we have seven items on the consent agenda. Commissioners, does anyone have an item that they wish to pull for additional information or questions of our staff? Mr. Temporary Chair, I'd like to pull item B for further discussion. Is there any other items that anyone needs to? I would then entertain a motion on the remainder of the consent agenda, which consists of all items except item B is in Bravo. Chair, I move that we approve all items on the consent agenda exclusive of item B. Second. Thank you. We have a motion by Mr.
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