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Planning staff said the 2024 adoption of a four‑story mixed‑use district (MXD‑4) and an overhaul of the flood‑hazard rules had not been carried forward into the LDO's hierarchy table. The proposed amendment corrects that omission by listing MXD‑4 above the conventional mixed‑use district in the table and by replacing the prior \"flood hazard overlay\" reference with the current \"special flood hazard area\" terminology. Staff emphasized the amendment is a textual cleanup and does not change the substantive provisions or permitted uses of either district.

Michelle Krieks, planning staff, told the commission the change simply aligns the hierarchy table with prior ordinance text and the 2024 amendments and that no other LDO text is being altered. No public speakers spoke at the hearing.

Commissioner Black moved approval of the LDO amendment (case 01‑25); Commissioner Franzay seconded. The motion passed 9‑0. There were no changes to the substantive standards of MXD‑4 or the updated flood‑hazard rules; staff will forward the approved amendment to the City Council for formal adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission-Regular Session - Jan 28 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners approved an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance to add MXD‑4 to the zoning hierarchy table and to update the special flood hazard designation language; staff said the change is a clerical cleanup and does not alter actual district text.","taxTitle","Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas","taxId",55742,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6681706,"Commission backs rezoning for 18 single‑family lots at Regents Park",1313,1629000,2942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2651429-e7b933b0ab9d076559e811824afe2427&start=1629&end=2942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2651429-e7b933b0ab9d076559e811824afe2427/thumbnail_1629000.jpg","/articles/6681706/Leawood/Johnson-County/Kansas/Commission-backs-rezoning-for-18-singlefamily-lots-at-Regents-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6681706-b4f543a8477bca7c8b67270585175e13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186573&Signature=gLz4ArMseKzUSmpbf3fLvOzvDRigAdBB8PdXbCAuDrcit6XBbIqu0ct5FyPr1geP2a1oqEleAx5sg82Qae~HFnwLMtYKWQ8hThIQJEHYgFaGNhIMOJaLk2yY2-XWa-IrV6JBTjYV4CMdYsr5TPSA~ZC0EPZemkDLqoLHTPSE7prWSugDVsoB0cVQBRGqni6VZxPZ-mG8nHukJQCi-ItA~64XtGt996cadUjTFWj5BBI3mifHXsn4i-YzWbxhRJU-44O0HMc9C760SUuyvFKP2i6k5bHipq6yHN3V3ZyIvDf7pHup5PT1GrrxvwpkkkDOqIot~Ic7OKkNim90lPEbOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leawood Planning Commission on Jan. 28 recommended approval of a rezoning that will convert a western portion of Regents Park from RP‑3 clustered attached residential to RP‑2 clustered detached single‑family lots.

Staff recommended the rezoning and a revised preliminary plan for the 2.4‑acre area south of 130th Street and west of Kenneth Road, and recommended 28 stipulations. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward the rezoning (case 06‑25) to the City Council.

Under the proposal, the area rezoned to RP‑2 would contain 18 single‑family dwelling units, yielding a density of about 1.78 dwelling units per acre. Staff told the commission the RP‑2 lots would have a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet but the proposed average lot size would be about 13,477 square feet. The RP‑3 portion to the east (south of 130th Street) would be reduced to a configuration of 23 twin villas (46 units) under the revised plan. The overall Regents Park project retains previously approved amenities, the pedestrian trail and a 20‑foot tree preservation easement between the development and existing homes to the south.

Staff noted the development's infrastructure—streets, detention and public improvements for Pembroke, Guilford and Springfield—has been installed. The applicant requested three deviations tied to dimensional standards for the RP‑2 portion: a 15% reduction in the front yard setback (from 30 feet to 25.5 feet), a 25% reduction in side yard setbacks (from 10 feet to 7.5 feet), and a reduction of the build line width at cul‑de‑sac bulbs (down to 80% of the typical 100‑foot requirement). Staff said the project provides 51.6% permanent open space, which supports the requested deviations, and staff found the application consistent with Leawood's comprehensive plan and the LDO's golden‑factor analysis.

Planning staff recommended clarifying language in stipulation 6 to explicitly allow a minimum 15‑foot side yard between vertical walls for villas and to allow 8 feet between egress wells; staff said the 8‑foot allowance had been discussed in earlier reports but omitted from prior stipulations and is being reinstated. Staff also recommended a minor wording correction to stipulation 4.a to reference the increase in FAR tied to permanent open space in excess of required minimums.

Applicant representative Kurt Peterson described market demand for single‑family custom homes and referenced similar nearby developments. He said much of the public infrastructure for the southern portion is complete and the change to single‑family product would require minimal additional site work. Peterson said builders expect homes in the product range similar to recent nearby custom projects, with main‑level sizes often 2,500–3,000 square feet and market pricing that has moved above $1 million in recent comparable projects.

Commissioners asked technical questions about elevations, egress wells and green‑space calculations. Staff explained that single‑family elevations are typically reviewed at building permit because single‑family homes are allowed by right and the building department checks final compliance with code and any approved deviations. Staff confirmed green‑space calculations include detention areas that are pervious.

Commissioner Hoyt moved approval of case 06‑25; Commissioner Belzer seconded. The motion passed 9‑0. The commission recorded that approved stipulations include the staff suggested clarifications; the rezoning will proceed to City Council for final action.","The Leawood Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend rezoning about 2.4 acres of Regents Park from RP‑3 (cluster attached residential) to RP‑2 (cluster detached single‑family), reducing the number of attached units in the project and approving deviations tied to open-space calculations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6681709,"Planning Commission OKs Barstow School annex, citing parking and safety changes",1124,496000,1620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2651429-e7b933b0ab9d076559e811824afe2427&start=496&end=1620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2651429-e7b933b0ab9d076559e811824afe2427/thumbnail_496000.jpg","/articles/6681709/Leawood/Johnson-County/Kansas/Planning-Commission-OKs-Barstow-School-annex-citing-parking-and-safety-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6681709-856a2c7913e1bbcce45c95014a6bdcd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186573&Signature=kTXaSxguGttt1S5TGLG89fJ990ov5oWQoUTTUES-WyYPLWwfuFYfKfW9ruNG87ulrp2Ou~ZkyDNAWgo1hXOV~rb-aAk8VJ-pwiDAmvuly-nttT1mp2af3kQ1nRJZeKq4ShZRKYDNCDVSqta05qeePKP8bnL1gphwfrYGrGtPxOCiXK~KCChrOoXwgyKgHnIhlAKNOvdnUe2ksDM6GBBeHxqrl4ick30GmMCgjP5VjC5oZ8Lyg7XFoWZnUhR3l59Qkg1oVHcR1kHQuu7-Xf-hw02p9CDtWrHPMqYcHNdL8FkGGcLiVbYyeDKwrHP1ecVzbjp2ljryPo~hJR9kKxSjqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leawood Planning Commission on Jan. 28 unanimously approved case 03-25, permitting the Barstow School Annex to expand educational services at Leawood Plaza and make exterior site modifications.

Staff recommended approval of a special use permit, preliminary plan and final plan with 18 stipulations, citing compliance with Leawood's development standards and the city's review of the \"golden factors\" for special uses.

The proposal covers an existing multi-tenant building constructed in 1986 north of 123rd Street and west of Stateline Road. The applicant, Barstow School, plans three science classrooms, three general education classrooms, a small faculty office and a new storm shelter in the annex. Exterior work includes replacement of rooftop equipment, new downspouts, a standing-seam metal roof and new TPO membrane on flat roof sections, relocation and rebuilding of a trash enclosure, improved sidewalks at the east entrance, added ADA parking stalls and a 6-foot decorative metal fence around a proposed green space. The plan removes 10 parking stalls from the site; staff said the overall development remains over-parked under the prior Leawood Development Ordinance (LDO) ratio and meets minimum zoning requirements, and a cross-access parking agreement covers the entire development.

Architect Jeff Schuessler and staff said the rooftop work is intended to match existing materials at Leawood Plaza. Schuessler said the outdoor green space is meant for daytime outdoor learning activities—\"outdoor learning during the day, different activities,\" including botany and small-model rocketry—and that access will be provided from the existing Idea Space portion of the building. He said the new trash enclosure will be moved closer to the building to improve serviceability and clean up the area facing neighbors.

Commissioners pressed staff and the applicant on technical items. Commissioner Hoyt asked whether three outstanding items in the Leawood Fire Department marshal's report had been cleared; staff replied the applicant would have time to address those comments prior to the governing-body meeting. Commissioner McGurn asked whether two special-use permits for the same institution could be aligned to share the same expiration date; staff said they would recommend the applicant modify dates so the permits expire together. There was also discussion of rooftop parapet height: staff initially referenced an 8-inch increase for screening, and the applicant later said the modular panel extension would be larger (the applicant described it as higher than initially characterized) to maintain panel modularity and sight-line compliance.

Staff said an interdepartmental meeting occurred on Jan. 16 and one public comment on the application was included in the packet. The commission opened and closed a public hearing with no speakers.

Commissioner Block moved approval of case 03-25; Commissioner McGurn seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0. The approval was subject to the 18 stipulations in the staff report, including compliance with the Leawood Development Ordinance, meeting applicable building and fire code requirements, and resolving fire-marshal comments prior to the governing-body review.

The annex will proceed to the city council for final action as required for special use permits under the LDO. The Planning Department will administer the stipulated conditions as part of building permit and final plan review.","The Leawood Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit, preliminary plan and final plan for the Barstow School Annex at Leawood Plaza, allowing interior classrooms, a small green space and exterior upgrades while removing 10 parking stalls and adding ADA parking and storm shelter facilities.","actionData","errors"]

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