[{"_1":2,"_87":-5,"_88":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6480692,"mediaKeyId","5681201-c097609c55a7887d9394b4fada23193a","parentId",5681201,"title","Planning and Zoning Commission forwards two minimum-maintenance road resolutions to Road and Bridge","audioSeconds",248,"startMs",830000,"endMs",1078000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681201-c097609c55a7887d9394b4fada23193a&start=830&end=1078","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681201-c097609c55a7887d9394b4fada23193a/thumbnail_830000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6480692/Saline-County/Kansas/Planning-and-Zoning-Commission-forwards-two-minimum-maintenance-road-resolutions-to-Road-and-Bridge","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480692-7e317b44ce0798187d420c84583f7842/orig.mp4?Expires=1770455041&Signature=JqySbXibX0KpVKFpTYB9jGcSIWb09jPNQ4IEwuyU1TuYxvjpfH972dvvGIwcMl375QoDGqB4PBtCVFcm4x67ClIvE2ZVqrAFt29FoSFh9~qRLObcT~h-iYCqNGYvKgIizkmSNy9oI8S6iXDXE3ZXuiKPMJ~gkf0V517cafgUr8NIJjSGnGQ0OVJzxyx75MEYhkLe7jsvXolYzLt3--nFnLHOdJSU9WKdzYKA3JGGnpBt-WxZuVJ8A7esa-EWs4UsH8SiBBcEOTYzLJpas667yv2t1yCohtcOt6XI30-8-4gnD8XFLlhGgYEYlZLfARBP8ihn-MQYhpwg2wEB48FHyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Saline County, KS","date","2025-08-27T00:14:41.27Z","article","The Saline County Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 26 voted to forward two resolutions that propose reclassifying portions of Niles Road and Ottawa Road as minimum-maintenance roads. The commission adopted resolution No. 25-2429 and resolution No. 25-2430 and will forward them to the county Road and Bridge department for a public hearing and later consideration by the county commission.

Tim, planning staff, told the commission that the county last performed similar minimum-maintenance classifications in 2019 and that the Planning and Zoning Commission’s role is to review and forward the proposed resolutions; Road and Bridge will hold a second public hearing and take the matter to the county commission for final action. Tim said the commission would likely make a motion for each resolution indicating they have no objections to the proposed classification change.

Commissioners asked whether neighbors had raised objections in past hearings; Tim said, “Not to my knowledge.” Commissioners also discussed practical matters such as access keys to gates and ensuring local fire departments are aware and provided keys. One commissioner noted that, in prior similar actions, fire departments received keys; Tim said he believes Road and Bridge maintains a checklist that includes those notifications.

Each resolution was moved and seconded separately and adopted by voice vote. The commission handled the two resolutions as separate items at the request of staff because they affect different road locations.

Next steps: Road and Bridge will hold a public hearing to solicit comments and will forward the resolutions, along with any public comments, to the county commission for a final public hearing and decision. The Planning and Zoning Commission’s votes do not finalize the reclassification; they express the commission’s consent to proceed to the Road and Bridge public hearing stage.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Saline County Planning Commission - August 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On Aug. 26, 2025 the Saline County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward two resolutions (No. 25-2429 and No. 25-2430) concerning minimum-maintenance designation for portions of Niles and Ottawa Roads to the county Road and Bridge department for a public hearing and subsequent county commission action.","taxTitle","Saline County, Kansas","taxId",55342,"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},6480697,"Planning and Zoning Commission approves conditional use permit for 350-foot telecom tower on Landis property",445,388000,833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681201-c097609c55a7887d9394b4fada23193a&start=388&end=833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681201-c097609c55a7887d9394b4fada23193a/thumbnail_388000.jpg","/articles/6480697/Saline-County/Kansas/Planning-and-Zoning-Commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-350-foot-telecom-tower-on-Landis-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480697-a17dd6930879e33f25e5447b09ccf296/orig.mp4?Expires=1770455041&Signature=JYb1OV7eZGiBjoJ4ca2B~MLmJsrjPxsJahVTnQvdDloGcCSLYqR435LMxsYpIRFiLqe98OO372b9s4EDOUw3Htz-1r1Pdv1lD~U5Asqy858Uj39b00Z01AOPZiVdU5wP6fM0aRKnVuMrNMQfBvSNzX6UsJ-RO-6-zFw7yewXkPKCQBZImkOztggV58CVUKvCd1aZFmV6gDKpAz3-J6jRLsKRGoGyMMs6~Pgq5rvmGO~7108NzWt4GqsnAydTWg7pmG9FK9OWXdAoTHock992DP3g9A7vPuf7aaNd9wEqLRndaOQeXfyvv-eA0rFbyHWkSiFt7tHuM~V-NogYmDWyMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Saline County Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 26 approved CUP 25-08, a conditional use permit allowing construction of a 350-foot self-supporting telecommunications tower on an 8.88-acre parcel owned by Rick and Brenda Landis in Section 3, Township 14 Range 5.

The permit was requested by Next Tech Wireless to improve wireless coverage in the area. Tim, planning staff, told commissioners the property is “zoned agricultural and within the rural development area” and that the proposed tower site would be a leased 100-foot-by-100-foot area that meets fall-zone requirements. Tim said staff received general questions about the tower location but no formal public comments.

Staff recommended approval with conditions requiring that a building permit not be issued until a commercial-permit review is completed and that all final Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Communications Commission approvals be submitted to staff before a building permit is granted. A commissioner moved to approve the CUP with those conditions; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote.

An applicant representative said the new site will link with existing facilities and extend coverage south toward an existing tower in Ellsworth County. The representative said an existing lease near a private residence expires Dec. 31, 2025, which is a reason the company is seeking the new site now. The representative described the proposed tower as omnidirectional and said coverage maps supplied to staff show improved coverage including along the interstate.

Commissioners and staff clarified an earlier discrepancy in meeting materials: the application initially listed 250 feet on one document but the proposed and discussed height is 350 feet; staff confirmed the 350-foot figure as correct. Commissioners discussed required setbacks and noted the tower is not located within an airport buffer zone.

The commission’s review followed the limitations set by local zoning regulations and federal law: Tim reminded the commission that, per the county’s zoning code, the panel may consider setbacks, fall-zone compliance and floodplain compliance but not the technical quality-of-service aspects, and that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 limits local actions that would have the effect of prohibiting personal wireless services.

The permit approval is conditioned on completion of the county’s commercial-permit review and submission of the FAA and FCC final approvals; no construction may begin without those items on file with county staff. The applicant indicated standard site security and environmental clearances will be completed during the permitting process.

The commission’s decision was recorded as a motion to approve CUP 25-08 with staff recommendations; the motion carried on a voice vote. No individual roll-call votes were recorded in the meeting minutes.

Next steps: the applicant must complete commercial-permit review steps and provide final FAA and FCC documentation to county staff before obtaining a building permit.","Saline County Planning and Zoning Commission approved CUP 25-08 on Aug. 26, 2025, allowing Next Tech Wireless to build a 350-foot self-supporting telecommunications tower on an 8.88-acre parcel owned by Rick and Brenda Landis, subject to commercial-permit review and final FAA and FCC approvals.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Planning and Zoning Commission forwards two minimum-maintenance road resolutions to Road and Bridge

Planning and Zoning Commission approves conditional use permit for 350-foot telecom tower on Landis property