The Overland Park Planning Commission convened on September 8, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including the renewal of a special use permit for off-site parking and a revised preliminary development plan for Citizens Plaza.

The first item addressed was the request for a renewal of a special use permit for a 10-year period concerning off-site parking at 1060 Metcalf Avenue. The property, located at the southeast corner of 106th Street and Floyd, is zoned as CP-2, a planned general business district. The existing surface parking lot serves the Hooters restaurant, which has operated in the area since 1991. The permit has been in place since the restaurant's opening, with the most recent renewal occurring in 2015. The applicant, represented by Alex Reed from Lathrop GPM Law Firm, confirmed that the operations and parking arrangements have remained unchanged. The commission unanimously supported the renewal, with a motion passing 10-0. The city council will consider this request on October 6 at 7:30 PM.

Following this, the commission reviewed a revised preliminary development plan for Citizens Plaza, located at 8101 West 135th Street. Najma Mohammed presented the plan, which involves enclosing an existing drive-through at a bank, resulting in an increase of 2,484 square feet to the overall property size. The site is surrounded by various zoning districts, including CP-2 and residential areas. The proposed changes include additional landscaping and maintaining the existing architectural style of the building. Staff recommended approval of the revised plan, subject to stipulations A through J.

The meeting concluded with no further questions from the commissioners regarding the Citizens Plaza development, indicating a smooth progression through the agenda items. Overall, the commission's discussions reflected a commitment to supporting local businesses while ensuring compliance with zoning regulations.