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Planning Commission Meeting Summary - October 27, 2025

City CouncilMonday, October 27, 2025
BodyOlathe, Kansas
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, October 27, 2025
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0:06

I would like to call tonight's meeting to order.

0:08

Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:12

I Pledge Allegiance.

0:18

For which stands one nation under God.

0:31

So we begin our meeting this evening.

0:33

I'll take a moment to acknowledge that we have a quorum of planning commissioners present with nine of nine commissioners in attendance with the Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

0:41

That's very impressive.

0:42

So it's glad to see you all.

0:44

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

0:47

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

0:54

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

1:00

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

1:06

Finally, the actions and the issues we discuss are ultimately under the responsibility of the City Council.

1:11

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.

1:19

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

1:26

Should that interaction take place as a result of a business relationship or any other type of interaction, which we refer to as ex parte communication?

1:34

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

1:38

We'll now move on to the consent agenda.

1:41

This evening we have two items on our consent agenda, and our staff has asked for item B to be pulled to provide some in for additional information.

1:52

Commissioners?

1:53

Does anybody want to pull the remaining item?

1:57

Okay.

1:57

If not, uh I will entertain a motion on passage of item A, uh, the minutes of the last meeting.

2:06

Mr.

2:06

Chair, I'll move to approve uh item A on the consent agenda.

2:11

Thank you, Commissioner Breen.

2:12

Do I have a second?

2:13

Second.

2:13

Thank you, Commissioner Chapman.

2:15

All those in favor say aye.

2:16

Aye.

2:17

Opposed, nay.

2:18

No motion passes nine to zero.

2:22

Item B is a request for a preliminary site development plan for the Hale Black Bob office, which is southeast of Black Bob Road and 117th Street.

2:31

I believe Ms.

2:32

Morgan is here to provide us an update.

2:34

Welcome.

2:36

Hi.

2:36

Good evening, Commissioners.

2:48

All right.

2:49

Good evening, Commissioners.

2:50

Andrea Morgan, planner two.

2:52

As introduced, the following is a request for plummeting site development plan for State Farm Office Building.

2:58

The subject property is highlighted here in yellow, is east of Black Bob Road and south of 117th Street and is approximately 0.97 acres.

3:08

The current site plan shows the 8,000 square foot multi-tenant office building located on the western half of the site and the parking lot on the eastern half.

3:19

The applicant originally requested a waiver to allow for a 15-foot setback from 1117th Street.

3:26

And after receiving feedback from a neighboring property owner to the east, the applicant has submitted an updated waiver request for a 25-foot setback, which will shift the building south 10 feet.

3:40

And the proposed 25-foot setback meets all UDI requirements.

3:45

Staff does recommend approval of PR 250017 with an amendment to stipulation one, which reads as follows: a modification is granted to reduce the building set back from street right-of-way from 30 feet to 25 feet.

4:04

And that concludes my presentation.

4:10

Thank you.

4:13

I think Commissioners, do you have any questions for staff?

4:19

Thank you.

4:20

Ms.

4:20

Morgan, appreciate you being here.

4:23

If not, uh we'll go ahead and move forward.

4:25

Um this I will uh entertain a motion for the passage of item B.

4:30

Mr.

4:31

Chair, I'd like to make a motion.

4:33

Thank you.

4:34

Uh Mr.

4:34

Chair, I'd like to make a motion of passage uh item B, PR 25-0017, uh, with the amended stipulation of a setback from 15 feet to which was originally recommended 15 foot to 25 foot.

4:49

Great.

4:50

Thank you, Commissioner Corcoran to have a second.

4:52

Second.

4:52

Thank you, Commissioner Creighton.

4:54

As well, we have a uh roll call vote on this, please.

4:58

Commissioner Breen.

5:00

Yes.

5:00

Commissioner Brown.

5:01

Yes.

5:02

Commissioner Toronas?

5:03

Yes.

5:03

Commissioner Bergida?

5:04

Yes.

5:05

Commissioner Chapman?

5:06

Yes.

5:06

Commissioner Lynn?

5:07

Yes.

5:08

Commissioner Creighton?

5:09

Yes.

5:09

Commissioner Corcoran?

5:10

Yes.

5:10

Chair Janner?

5:11

Yes.

5:12

That motion passes nine to zero.

5:14

All right, thank you.

5:14

We'll go ahead and move on to our regular business and our regular agenda tonight.

5:18

We have two scheduled public hearings.

5:20

The first public hearing item is the request for approval of the final plat with a vacation for Hale Black Bob office located southeast of Black Bob and 117th that we just reviewed.

5:32

Ms.

5:32

Morgan will present the issues on this part of the hearing.

5:36

Hi, good evening, Commissioners.

5:37

Andrea Morgan, Planner 2.

5:39

As introduced the following is request for approval for a final platform of Hale Black Bob office.

5:46

Most platts are on consent, but this one includes a vacation of a platted setback line and therefore requires a public hearing.

5:54

The subject property highlighted in yellow is approximately 0.97 acres and located east of Black Bob Road and south of 117th Street.

6:05

The plat will establish lot lines and dedicate public easements and vacate the platted build line.

6:12

This will allow for the construction of an 8,000 square foot multi-tenus tenant office building for state farm.

6:19

And the final plat is consistent with the preliminary site development plan, which was also is also on tonight's agenda.

6:26

As previously stated, the plat includes the vacation of a 50-foot plated setback line shown here in red.

6:34

And the applicant is requesting to vacate the existing platted build line to locate the building closer to 117th Street.

6:42

All public notification requirements were met, and staff did correspond with the neighbor to the east to express concerns about the building placement.

6:52

And staff recommends approval of the final plat 250030 with no stipulations, and this concludes my presentation.

7:02

The applicant is here for any questions as am I.

7:05

Thank you.

7:06

Excellent.

7:07

Commissioners, do you have any questions for staff?

7:12

Or the applicant.

7:16

Well, if not, I'll move forward and open the public hearing.

7:21

However, we have no one signed up to speak at the public hearing tonight, so I will entertain a motion to close the public hearing.

7:30

So moved.

7:31

Thank you, Commissioner Breen.

7:33

Do you have a second?

7:35

Second.

7:36

Thank you, Commissioner Brown.

7:39

All commissioners uh in favor say aye.

7:42

Aye.

7:42

Opposed, nay.

7:43

Well, the public hearing is now closed.

7:45

Uh we'll now move into a section of open discussion amongst commissioners.

7:49

Is there any additional discussion needed for this item?

7:55

If not, I will entertain a motion.

7:59

So moved.

8:02

Have a second.

8:03

Second.

8:04

Okay.

8:04

So we do have a motion on item FP 25-0030.

8:09

Ms.

8:10

Will, we'll go for a roll call vote, please.

8:12

Commissioner Lynn.

8:14

Yes.

8:15

Commissioner Creighton?

8:16

Yes.

8:16

Commissioner Corcoran?

8:17

Yes.

8:18

Commissioner Breen?

8:19

Yes.

8:19

Commissioner Brown?

8:20

Yes.

8:20

Commissioner Toronas?

8:22

Yes.

8:22

Commissioner Bergita?

8:23

Yes.

8:24

Commissioner Chapman?

8:25

Yes.

8:25

Chair Janna?

8:26

Yes.

8:27

That motion passes 9 to 0.

8:30

Okay, so we'll move on to our second public hearing item, which is the request for approval of rezoning and a final plat for Lakeview Ridge, third plat located at 143rd Street and Lakeshore Drive.

8:42

Ms.

8:42

Carillo is here this evening to present the case.

8:45

Yes.

8:46

Good evening, Commissioners Emily Corello, senior planner.

8:49

As introduced, the following is a request for a rezoning with a preliminary plat and also a final plat application for Lakeview Ridge third plat.

9:07

Okay, we're having some.

9:10

Let's see here.

9:11

Let me try this again.

9:13

Nope.

9:16

Don't look.

9:17

Okay.

9:20

The subject property is located northwest of West 143rd Street and Lakeshore Drive, highlighted here in orange.

9:28

Just under eight acres, this will be the third phase or a continuation of the Lakeview Ridge residential development that you can see here.

9:37

The site was recently annexed just this year in March, and it currently retains county zoning, which does require rezoning to a city district prior to any development activity.

9:49

This request does include rezoning to the R1 district to allow for the continuation of the detached single family residential development.

10:00

The R1 district directly aligns with Plan Oletha future land use map, which designates the site as conventional neighborhood.

10:07

The proposed rezoning does meet policy elements of plan OAT the comprehensive plan, including consistency with the plan and ensuring residential zoning standards.

10:18

The associated final plat will establish lot lines and dedicate public easements for 15 residential lots and four tracks, those being designated shown here.

10:28

You can see four amenities, stormwater BMPs, tree preservation, and open space.

10:35

Access to the site will be provided from the south to West 143rd Street via the existing Redbird Street connection.

10:46

Right-of-way dedication is included with this application for that extension of Redbird Street and also for West 140th Terrace, which will facilitate future roadway connectivity there to the west.

10:59

Street trees will be installed along internal streets according to city standards, and the development meets applicable tree preservation requirements.

11:09

The applicant has met all public notice requirements in accordance with the UDO.

11:13

A neighborhood meeting was held on September 16th with approximately seven residents in attendance.

11:19

Questions ranged from timing of construction, maintenance of existing infrastructure, and anticipated anticipated amenities.

11:28

Staff nor the applicant have received any additional correspondence regarding either of these applications.

11:34

The application does meet the golden criteria for considering rezonings as outlined in the staff report.

11:40

And therefore staff is recommending approval of rezoning RZ25-0012 with no stipulations.

11:47

Staff is also recommending approval of the final plat, FP 25-0031 with no stipulations.

11:56

Both of these applications will proceed on to the November 18th City Council meeting.

12:12

And I guess just a quick reminder with both the rezoning and the final plat that after the public hearing and the vote on the rezoning, they'll need to be a separate vote on the final plat as well.

12:23

Okay.

12:24

Well, thank you, Ms.

12:25

Grill.

12:26

Commissioners, do you have any questions for staff?

12:28

Commissioner Creighton.

12:30

Ms.

12:30

Grillo, not a not an issue with the rezoning or anything.

12:33

I was just thinking back to some of the comments from the neighbors in the from the neighborhood meeting regarding the existing roadways and that there was already some deterioration at Redburg entrance.

12:48

Has that information been forwarded to the appropriate departments at the city just to be addressed?

12:54

Yes, we forward that information on to traffic engineering.

12:57

They are aware and also confirmed the condition of the payment.

13:02

And I think this was noted by the developer at the applicants meeting, but staff also confirmed to just make sure that we're tracking and documenting anything during construction and then our street preservation program.

13:15

It will be on that radar to complete those improvements in the future.

13:19

Okay, thank you.

13:20

I just wanted to make sure it got passed along.

13:22

Yep.

13:23

Thank you.

13:30

If not, uh we'll move forward with public hearing and I will now open the public hearing.

13:35

Although once again we have no one signed up to speak at this particular public hearing.

13:40

So in that case, I will enter a mo um entertain a motion to close the public hearing.

13:48

So moved.

13:49

Thank you, Commissioner Brewer.

13:50

Do I have a second?

13:52

Second.

13:53

Thank you, Commissioner Breen.

13:55

All those in favor say aye.

13:56

Aye.

13:57

Aye.

13:57

Opposed, nay.

13:58

And the public hearing is now closed.

14:01

Is there any additional discussion needed for this item from any of the commissioners?

14:10

If not, uh call for a motion on item FP 25.

14:14

Oh, excuse me, I'm looking at the wrong number.

14:17

Um RZ 25-0012.

14:24

Mr.

14:25

Chair, I would move for the approval of RZ25-0012 with all stipulations and recommendations as presented by staff.

14:33

Thank you.

14:33

Commissioner Bergita, do I have a second?

14:37

Second.

14:38

Thank you, Commissioner Breen.

14:39

Move forward on a roll call vote, Ms.

14:41

Will.

14:42

Commissioner Toronto.

14:44

Yes.

14:44

Commissioner Brigida?

14:45

Yes.

14:46

Commissioner Chapman.

14:47

Yes.

14:48

Commissioner Lynn?

14:48

Yes.

14:49

Commissioner Creighton?

14:50

Yes.

14:50

Commissioner Corcoran.

14:51

Yes.

14:52

Commissioner Breen?

14:53

Yes.

14:53

Commissioner Brown?

14:54

Yes.

14:54

Chair Janna?

14:55

Yes.

14:56

That motion passes 9 to 0.

14:59

Okay.

15:00

Now we do will do a uh as Ms.

15:01

Grill mentioned a separate vote on the motion for the final plat.

15:05

Is that correct?

15:07

Correct.

15:07

Yes.

15:08

Well have a motion on item FP two five-0031 please?

15:14

Mr.

15:14

Chair I would move for the approval of the final plant FP 25-0031 as recommended by staff.

15:22

Thank you, Commissioner Creighton.

15:23

Do I have a second?

15:24

Second.

15:25

Thank you, Commissioner Corcoran.

15:27

Ms.

15:27

Will?

15:28

Again, please.

15:29

Commissioner Chapman?

15:30

Yes.

15:30

Commissioner Lynn?

15:31

Yes.

15:32

Commissioner Creighton?

15:33

Yes.

15:33

Commissioner Corcoran?

15:34

Yes.

15:35

Commissioner Breen?

15:35

Yes.

15:36

Commissioner Brown?

15:37

Yes.

15:37

Commissioner Toronas?

15:38

Yes.

15:38

Commissioner Brigita?

15:40

Yes.

15:40

Chair Janner?

15:41

Yes.

15:42

That motion passes nine to zero.

15:44

All right.

15:45

Thank you.

15:45

Thank you for our staff for preparing all of that.

15:48

Do we have any announcements this evening?

15:50

On this evening, thank you.

15:52

All right.

15:53

Well thank everyone for being here.

15:55

This meeting is hereby adjourned.

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Summary of Proceedings

Planning Commission Meeting Summary - October 27, 2025

The Planning Commission convened on October 27, 2025, with all nine commissioners in attendance. The meeting proceeded to address two consent agenda items, including the approval of prior minutes and a preliminary site development plan with a specific amendment to the building setback. Subsequently, the commission conducted two public hearings concerning a vacation of a plat line for an office development and a combined rezoning and final plat application for a residential project, both of which received unanimous approval.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of the previous meeting (9-0).
  • Preliminary Site Development Plan (PR 25-0017): Commissioners unanimously approved the preliminary site development plan for the State Farm Office Building. The approval was conditioned on a specific stipulation modifying the waiver to reduce the building setback from the originally requested 15 feet to 25 feet to align with Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) requirements.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Lakeview Ridge Neighborhood Meeting Context: During the discussion for the Lakeview Ridge project, Commissioner Creighton raised a concern regarding comments made by neighbors at a preliminary neighborhood meeting on September 16th. Attendees noted existing deterioration at the Redbird Street entrance. Planner Emily Grillo confirmed that this information had been forwarded to Traffic Engineering and the Street Preservation program for future tracking and documentation.
  • Public Hearing Testimony: No members of the public or stakeholders signed up to offer testimony during either of the two public hearing items.

Discussion Items

  • Hale Black Bob Office (FP 25-0030): The commission reviewed the request for a final plat and vacation of a 50-foot platted setback line to allow an 8,000 sq ft multi-tenant office building closer to 117th Street. Staff recommended approval with no stipulations after coordinating with an eastern neighbor regarding placement concerns.
  • Lakeview Ridge Third Plat (RZ 25-0012 & FP 25-0031): Commissioners discussed the request to rezone under 8 acres from county zoning to the R1 district to facilitate a 15-lot single-family residential development. The discussion included confirmation that the project aligns with the Comprehensive Plan (Plan Oletha), includes necessary amenities (stormwater BMPs, tree preservation, open space), and addresses road connectivity via Redbird Street extension. Staff recommended approval of both the rezoning and final plat with no stipulations.
  • Procedural Clarification: Staff clarified that while the rezoning vote occurs first, the final plat requires a separate, subsequent vote before proceeding to the City Council.

Key Outcomes

  • Approval of Hale Black Bob Final Plat (FP 25-0030): The motion to approve the final plat with a vacation of the platted build line passed 9-0.
  • Approval of Rezoning (RZ 25-0012): The motion to rezone the Lakeview Ridge property to the R1 district passed 9-0.
  • Approval of Lakeview Ridge Final Plat (FP 25-0031): The motion to approve the final plat for 15 residential lots passed 9-0.
  • Referral to City Council: Both the rezoning (RZ 25-0012) and the final plat (FP 25-0031) for the Lakeview Ridge project are scheduled to be referred to the November 18th City Council meeting for final action.

Meeting Transcript

I would like to call tonight's meeting to order. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I Pledge Allegiance. For which stands one nation under God. So we begin our meeting this evening. I'll take a moment to acknowledge that we have a quorum of planning commissioners present with nine of nine commissioners in attendance with the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. That's very impressive. So it's glad to see you all. I want to thank everyone in the chamber for attending this evening's meeting. 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, and 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 and 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 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 type of interaction, which we refer to as ex parte communication? Commissioners will report that interaction when we reach that item in the agenda. We'll now move on to the consent agenda. This evening we have two items on our consent agenda, and our staff has asked for item B to be pulled to provide some in for additional information. Commissioners? Does anybody want to pull the remaining item? Okay. If not, uh I will entertain a motion on passage of item A, uh, the minutes of the last meeting. Mr. Chair, I'll move to approve uh item A on the consent agenda. Thank you, Commissioner Breen. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Chapman. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. No motion passes nine to zero. Item B is a request for a preliminary site development plan for the Hale Black Bob office, which is southeast of Black Bob Road and 117th Street. I believe Ms. Morgan is here to provide us an update. Welcome. Hi. Good evening, Commissioners. All right. Good evening, Commissioners. Andrea Morgan, planner two. As introduced, the following is a request for plummeting site development plan for State Farm Office Building. The subject property is highlighted here in yellow, is east of Black Bob Road and south of 117th Street and is approximately 0.97 acres. The current site plan shows the 8,000 square foot multi-tenant office building located on the western half of the site and the parking lot on the eastern half. The applicant originally requested a waiver to allow for a 15-foot setback from 1117th Street. And after receiving feedback from a neighboring property owner to the east, the applicant has submitted an updated waiver request for a 25-foot setback, which will shift the building south 10 feet. And the proposed 25-foot setback meets all UDI requirements. Staff does recommend approval of PR 250017 with an amendment to stipulation one, which reads as follows: a modification is granted to reduce the building set back from street right-of-way from 30 feet to 25 feet. And that concludes my presentation.

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