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Staff described examples that itemized charges such as $10,500 for on‑site visit inspections, $3,800 for contract staff payments and $5,000 for unspecified services; the invoices stated the only accepted payment method was wire transfer. Staff said the invoices are fraudulent and cautioned recipients not to pay without verifying with county staff. A resident who displayed a copy told the meeting she had posted the item on multiple Facebook groups and planned to email developers she knew to spread the warning; she also asked that city administrators include notice on city council agendas.

Why it matters: The county reiterated that its Planning and Zoning Commission will not solicit payments by wire transfer and urged people to “go to the source” — verify with county offices before sending funds.

Ending: Staff asked anyone who has received an invoice bearing the county planning commission name that appears suspicious to forward the document to county administrators so it may be posted and shared with municipalities and developers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PC Meeting for June 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Leavenworth County planning staff alerted attendees that fraudulent invoices purporting to come from the Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning Commission demand large wire transfers; staff urged developers and city administrators to distribute the warning and verify bills at the source.","taxTitle","Leavenworth County, Kansas","taxId",53898,"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},6536315,"Board of Zoning Appeals approves variance to allow 30x30 addition at 19176 Stranger Road",643,433000,1076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800933-29125ebce30d452c069a83f0cafe651d&start=433&end=1076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800933-29125ebce30d452c069a83f0cafe651d/thumbnail_433000.jpg","/articles/6536315/Leavenworth-County/Kansas/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals-approves-variance-to-allow-30x30-addition-at-19176-Stranger-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536315-bd6c385e54ea27859615bcc31b8a9551/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200988&Signature=K8e9rrYPrhChyPLiVQB6TX6YwoRuFo-2Ogt3nXEHHuIycfWAx~7BmjR5qiZJgOkNsHCo7rX3xCLzmIRs3sxFcvlwYw4Ad0KzBOzsL0q~wzgvCb7ceU7gi9m-S-r-6vhspf0vluT9Qqsq0go4nbtUVxVL5Jxbd7DXnk6aylXSLiG99DCCVa6W8t7tg6A2-nQeYh1k1eG2iogNHqyVxWtZScrIf-EmIQzi9pvSReOgtV1OxAlZGCbWtn~8MQ-4zaVCXaAGn3viWRt6Wj6dlLBrbMNGtZZvIZ~qBQv6gD01uEqGmEeJ2KhwO3R~~SbutRl3xFVovmI4lDK29hl0SgERwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leavenworth County Board of Zoning Appeals voted 6–0 to approve a variance request (case DEV25‑058) permitting a 30‑by‑30 foot residential addition at 19176 Stranger Road with a front‑yard setback of 67 feet from the section/road line, less than the 105‑foot setback required by county zoning and subdivision regulations.

Staff and case background
Planning staff (Josh) summarized the request and the applicable regulation (Article 5, Section 4.1.a) that establishes the minimum setback of 105 feet from the centerline of county or state roads. The existing house, built about 1963, is a legal nonconforming structure; the applicants seek to add an addition that would expand but not extend closer to the road than the existing structure. Staff provided analysis against the five statutory variance criteria but did not make a formal recommendation for approval or denial; the BZA’s decision hinges on whether all five criteria are met.

Applicant and testimony
Agent Joe Herring and applicants Travis and Taylor Eaton described the need for the addition — the family is growing — and explained alternative layouts were not feasible because of a lateral septic system and driveway constraints. Neighbor Karen Botari spoke in favor and noted the house has been in the family farm since 1953.

Board action
A motion to approve the variance as submitted was made and carried 6–0. The board recorded that the request met the five variance criteria and approved the variance for Article 5, Section 4.1.a for case DEV25‑058. The board cautioned that if the house is later damaged beyond a specified threshold, replacement would be required to conform to plat setbacks (noted in the file for the 2004 plat). The decision was recorded as an approval to allow the proposed addition with the reduced setback.

Ending: The applicants were congratulated and the BZA adjourned; the planning file will reflect the variance approval and any permit work will move forward subject to standard building and permitting requirements.","The Leavenworth County Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance (case DEV25‑058) to allow a 30x30 residential addition with a 67‑foot setback where the code requires 105 feet, finding the five statutory variance criteria had been met; vote carried 6‑0.",{"_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},6536317,"Planning commission recommends approval of multiple plats, exceptions and a rezoning; items sent to county commissioners",506,1173000,1679000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800933-29125ebce30d452c069a83f0cafe651d&start=1173&end=1679","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800933-29125ebce30d452c069a83f0cafe651d/thumbnail_1173000.jpg","/articles/6536317/Leavenworth-County/Kansas/Planning-commission-recommends-approval-of-multiple-plats-exceptions-and-a-rezoning-items-sent-to-county-commissioners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536317-b92009cc0d737f5d0da6426a9d1c88e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200988&Signature=D4E8ON1~gWyoXADI0Kpz~UxlYixIPcmiMv0HvlCxAanc2ac1iQLvD~Cbq6-I6Ogrh3K4EYrALrODLToC0JMziKu21V-a8wpzXOgOlV86j6U1dU8ygXseiqYEBVeUHvG1HGWZunnVOTjiuzOBzAsh9AulYQunxqEG4ZSmUdykNPPX3FQyVOUG4h3c4Z981ktgUzWWzBhm1WaXux0j77RA86R74o~8x2~LiQuBvtft3lMmAA6tzHUN8x0JDdMSB53B-jiMyz43Aj26c9VXJIYZi~QcabthnMqMrpxFtg34Kn4~B-1eS9lQv150y5l2b-EPFxDq1TtH8M2giWzsMX8FXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leavenworth County Planning Commission voted unanimously on multiple routine development matters, recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners on preliminary and final plat filings, boundary‑line adjustments and one rezoning.

Major planning actions
- Tuttle Acres (cases DEV25‑023 and DEV25‑024): The commission approved exceptions tied to a nonconforming accessory structure and a depth‑to‑width lot ratio and moved to recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat to the Board of County Commissioners. Staff noted Lot 2 will retain a single-family residence and Lot 1 contains an accessory agricultural structure; the exception findings were recorded in the staff report. Vote to recommend approval to BoCC: 8–0.
- Boundary‑line adjustments (case DEV25‑037 and DEV25‑054): Two separate boundary‑line adjustments that reduce multiple parcels and correct lot frontage and depth ratios were approved by unanimous votes (each 8–0); staff framed both as technical exceptions supported by criteria in the county code.
- Rezoning (case DEV25‑057): The commission voted 8–0 to recommend rezoning two parcels from RR5 to R1.43 to allow consolidation and to provide sufficient area for a replacement septic system on a parcel where the owner reported a failing septic field. Staff noted the request did not match the county’s comprehensive‑plan designation but cited a nearby parcel rezoned similarly in 2014 and expressed no opposition.

Why it matters: The commission’s approvals clear several routine land‑use and platting items for BoCC consideration, including an upcoming BoCC hearing for the plat (no earlier than June 25, 2025). The rezoning aims to address an immediate health‑safety issue (insufficient area for replacement septic) by allowing consolidation under a district with smaller minimum lot area.

Process notes: Staff presented analyses of the statutory factors and the criteria for exceptions in each case. Applicants and their agents (including Joe Herring in multiple matters) answered questions. The commission’s votes were unanimous on the items recorded in tonight’s packet; the BoCC will review and take final actions on the plat and rezoning items as scheduled.

Ending: The planning commission moved quickly through the technical items before convening a protracted public hearing on the Flatland Disposal SUP later in the meeting.","The Leavenworth County Planning Commission approved preliminary and final plat Tuttle Acres (cases DEV25‑023/024) plus several boundary‑line adjustment exceptions (DEV25‑037, DEV25‑054) and a rezoning request (DEV25‑057), forwarding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536319,"Leavenworth planning commission recommends denial of Flatland Disposal special-use permit after heated Easton hearing",5727,2805000,8532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800933-29125ebce30d452c069a83f0cafe651d&start=2805&end=8532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800933-29125ebce30d452c069a83f0cafe651d/thumbnail_2805000.jpg","/articles/6536319/Leavenworth-County/Kansas/Leavenworth-planning-commission-recommends-denial-of-Flatland-Disposal-special-use-permit-after-heated-Easton-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536319-b3651b027ea084a9d5596432982b041a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200988&Signature=AeCduJjY~oAtEzzMfbTnMC4iZMULY7bXIpPFsV3lxdrk4GHS5sPcIKGc58ysKAUs6UATT6vvojjbs6x8pX~DXMCRtuCNy~7noP2wiD9zeMK08m93-tyJaE5vEFxnlKvjXX8omlf7IkXHDzMg2GGiNEvu4uDU3gs3EDTZ-Ot2JibCTuqkX8lfeaknymONTWDeXpsSjRnU2l-omG5XV-xA6KaDu5kuXTx9xUm9qs87yTJ18-JK7OIw9GHG~mNw4XK9Q36xqeFXGhRRl8VM0~SVFhZ~ewdfwMxD-vI9~~CNzCxy1gI6W~Q~6FkQMVqQkXTWZBR7OKIhGo9cVnYcc8LjLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leavenworth County Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend denial of a special‑use permit for a proposed 22.81‑acre construction and demolition (C&D) landfill operated by Flatland Disposal LLC, following a public hearing that drew more than a dozen residents who described ongoing odor, dust, fires and traffic problems tied to an adjacent landfill.

The permit would have allowed operation Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., up to eight on‑site employees and a stated initial truck volume of about 15 trucks per day with a potential to increase to roughly 60 truck trips per day, staff said. Planning staff recommended denial in a written report and during the meeting, concluding several of the standard “golden factors” for an SUP were not met.

Commissioners cited the proposal’s incompatibility with the surrounding rural residential and agricultural area, unanswered environmental and public health concerns, and likely traffic and safety impacts on narrow county roads near several schools. Commissioner Owens moved to recommend denial, identifying golden factors 1, 2, 4 and 6 (neighborhood character, suitability under current restrictions, traffic impacts and public health/safety) as the basis; the motion passed 8–0.

Why it matters: Residents who testified said the broader community has endured odors, smoke and debris related to the existing, adjacent landfill for years and that enforcement and remediation tied to the earlier operation remain unresolved. Several speakers and commissioners said those outstanding issues weighed on their evaluation of the new SUP request for nearby, currently undeveloped property.

What happened at the hearing
- Staff described the proposal as a new, standalone SUP for a C&D landfill on parcels accessed from Turner Road; the application package included proposed hours, staffing, truck‑count estimates and proposed on‑site fuel and chemical storage. Staff noted an existing SUP on the adjacent site is subject to a state cease‑and‑desist order; they recommended denial based on multiple golden‑factor failures.
- Attorney Vince Cousy, representing the applicant, said the proposal should be considered a lawful use within the county’s code when authorized by an SUP and contended that truck volumes cited by staff (roughly five trucks per hour at peak) would not by themselves create a detrimental impact. He also noted a long history of a landfill in the area and argued the county’s comprehensive plan is a guide rather than an absolute prohibition.
- Technical witness Tony Molini of Terracon and owner Mark Blackburn (Universal Waste System/Flatland Disposal) described plans to meet KDHE permitting requirements, asserted efforts to extinguish on‑site fires, and said the company would pursue modern operational controls and community engagement.
- More than a dozen residents spoke in opposition, citing continuing odor and smoke, prior overfill and enforcement history, risks of additional truck traffic on winding county roads near school routes, possible groundwater and air contamination, and negative impacts on property values. Several speakers said the previous landfill operation produced unpermitted materials and that enforcement by state regulators had not adequately resolved environmental and public‑health concerns.

Commission deliberations and motion
Planning commissioners focused their deliberation on the established golden factors used for SUP decisions. Several commissioners said they were open to a future, more comprehensive remediation and community engagement plan but that the application before them — a standalone SUP for undeveloped parcels adjacent to an existing, problem‑ridden site — did not meet the tests required for approval. The commission’s denial is a recommendation to the Leavenworth County Board of County Commissioners; the BoCC will consider the item in a future hearing (the planning commission recorded that the BoCC would hear the item no earlier than July 2025).

Next steps
The planning commission’s 8–0 recommendation to deny moves the application to the County Commission for final action. The applicant and community members also discussed the possibility of a separate remediation plan or a revised application with more extensive community outreach and technical details on monitoring, traffic mitigation and environmental controls.

Ending: The hearing produced sustained public comment and detailed back‑and‑forth between staff, the applicant and residents; commissioners emphasized that while technical fixes can be proposed, the current SUP application did not satisfy key tests for neighborhood compatibility and public welfare.","The Leavenworth County Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend denial of a special-use permit for Flatland Disposal LLC’s proposed 22.81-acre construction-and-demolition landfill, citing neighborhood compatibility, zoning suitability, traffic and public‑health concerns after a lengthy public hearing with dozens of residents.","actionData","errors"]

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