Olathe Planning Commission Meeting - August 10, 2026
Olathe Planning Commission Meeting - August 10, 2026
The Olathe Planning Commission met on August 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM (time zone not specified; transcript says "Good evening," likely a recording artifact). Six of nine commissioners were present (Chair Janner and Commissioner Bergida absent; the agenda noted seven in attendance but roll call showed six voting). The meeting covered a consent agenda, a continuance request, and a public hearing for a special use permit for golf cart sales.
Consent Calendar
- The consent agenda, containing three routine items, was approved unanimously (6-0) without discussion or removal of items.
Public Comments & Testimony
- For the special use permit (SU26-0005), no members of the public signed up to speak. The applicant, Brian McCoy (owner of McCoy Custom Carts), addressed the commission during the applicant's portion and later added an unsolicited comment after the public hearing closed. He urged the city to reconsider its definition of a golf cart versus a motor vehicle, noting that his customers cannot tag their golf carts as motor vehicles despite the permit being for "motor vehicle sales." He expressed no objection to the permit process but suggested the city review its classification of golf carts and where they can be operated.
Discussion Items
- RZ26-0008 (Continuance): A zoning amendment for the 167th Street Logistics Centre on approximately 51.05 acres northeast of 167th Street and Monticello Road. The applicant requested a continuance to a future meeting. The public hearing was not opened. The motion to continue passed 6-0.
- SU26-0005 (McCoy Custom Carts): A special use permit for motor vehicle sales (golf and utility carts) at 25149 & 25229 W. 151st Street, within New Century Business Park. Staff (Planner 2 Lauren Winter) presented that the applicant currently occupies a temporary space in Building 3 and will move into a permanent 4,839 sq ft space in Building 5 (completion by late 2024). No outdoor display or site changes are proposed; 27 parking spaces exceed the 10 required. Landscaping meets code. A neighborhood meeting on July 20 had no public attendees. No public correspondence was received. Staff recommended approval with stipulations: limit the permit to the lease space within Lot 3, prohibit outdoor display and temporary signage, and a 10-year approval period (consistent with a prior permit for the same applicant). Commissioner Brown questioned the 10-year term; staff explained it was appropriate given the low intensity and no outdoor display. The applicant confirmed all vehicles are electric and that the business provides 100% mobile maintenance. The permit will go to City Council on September 1, 2026.
Key Outcomes
- Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (6-0).
- RZ26-0008 Continuance: Approved unanimously (6-0). The case will be heard at a future Planning Commission meeting (date not specified).
- SU26-0005 Approval: The commission approved the special use permit as recommended by staff (motion by Commissioner Toronas, second by Commissioner Brown). Roll call vote: Commissioner Chapman (yes), Sealing (yes), Corcoran (yes), Brown (yes), Toronto (yes), Acting Chair Breen (yes). Motion passed 6-0. The 10-year permit is subject to the listed stipulations and will be considered by City Council on September 1, 2026.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. I'd like to call this tonight's meeting to order. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. As we begin our meeting this evening, we'll take a moment to acknowledge that we have a quorum of planning commissioners present with seven out of nine commissioners in attendance. Chair Janner and Commissioner Bergida are unable to attend this evening. We do have six commissioners. Yes. Appreciate that. Thanks to 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 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 on the issues we discussed 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 our meeting. Should that interaction take place as a result of a business relationship or other interaction referred to as ex parte communication? Commissioners will report that interaction when we reach that item on the agenda. We now move to the consent agenda. This evening we have three items on consent. There is no public hearing held for consent items, and there will be no discussion unless the commissioner requests that an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. Commissioners, do you need to pull any items for additional information or questions of staff? Seeing none, do I have a motion for the consent agenda? Chair, I move that we approve the consent agenda. Thank you, Commissioner Chapman. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Corcoran. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed? That motion passes six to zero. Uh this evening we have two scheduled public hearings. Uh for the first public hearing this evening. Uh a continuance is being requested. When a case is scheduled for a continuance, the public hearing is not opened. Comments, recommendations, or analysis on any case is not provided for or discussed until a public hearing is open. This process ensures that anyone interested in the case has the opportunity to participate. Uh a continuance is requested to a future planning commission meeting for RZ 26-3008. Is there a motion on this item? Mr. Chair, I move to continue said motion. Um application. Thank you, Commissioner Sealing. Is there a second? Second. Thank you, Commissioner Chapman. All in favor say aye. Aye.
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