The Olatha Planning Commission convened on November 10, 2025, with eight of nine commissioners present, establishing a quorum. The primary focus of the evening included the approval of the consent agenda, the granting of a continuance for a single case, and the final vote on a public hearing regarding a final plat and easement vacation. The meeting concluded with a tribute to outgoing Commissioner Jeff Creighton, who was elected to the City Council, and administrative announcements regarding upcoming holiday scheduling.
Like to call tonight's meeting to order. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance. Indivisible. As we begin our meeting this evening, we'll take a moment to acknowledge that we do have a quorum of planning commissioners present with eight of nine commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Chapman is absent this evening. Welcome to those online as well. 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'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 of 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, Planning Commission strives not to engage with any party on the issues of art on our agenda prior to this evening's 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 reach that item on the agenda. We'll now move to the consent agenda. This evening we have three items on our consent agenda. Commissioners, do you need any items pulled for additional information or questions of staff? Well, seeing none, I'll call for a motion on the item, please. Do I have a motion on the consent agenda? Mr. Chair, I'd move for the approval of the consent agenda. Thank you, Commissioner Bergida. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Breen. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. We'll now move on to our regular business. On our regular agenda, we do have two scheduled public hearings. For the first public hearing this evening, a continuance has been requested. Anytime a case is scheduled for a continuance, the public hearing will not be opened. Comments, recommendations, or analysis on any cases not provided for or discussed until the public hearing is open. This procedure ensures that anyone that is interested in the case has full opportunity to participate. A continuance is requested to a future planning commission for SU 25-0004. Is there a motion on this item, please? Mr. Chair, I move for uh continuance uh for item SU 25-004 to a future planning commission date. Thank you, Commissioner Corcoran. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Breen. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed, nay. That motion passes a to zero. We'll now move to the second public hearing, which is a request for the approval of a final plat with vacation of an easement for Olatha Industrial Tracks Third Platte, which is located southwest of Old 56 Highway and Lone Elm Room Road. Ms.