The Planning and Zoning Meeting held on September 18, 2025, by the City Council of Valley Center, Kansas, focused primarily on the approval of a final plat for a new development project. The meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on August 26, 2025, with no comments or concerns raised.

The main agenda item was a public hearing regarding the final plat application (SD 2025-03) submitted by Forefront LLC. This application pertains to a development located on the east side of Interurban Drive, between Meadow Road and 93rd Street North. The proposed development includes 181 lots, which will be zoned R1B.

Kyle, a city representative, reported that the final plat had undergone thorough reviews by the staff review team and that the project engineer, present at the meeting, had made necessary adjustments. He recommended approval of the plat, which will subsequently be forwarded to the city council for acceptance of public right-of-way dedications.

During the public hearing, Jake Vacher, the design engineer for Forefront LLC, addressed the board, noting that the project had not undergone significant changes since its last presentation. He emphasized the importance of coordinating utility placements and drainage considerations before finalizing the plans.

After closing the public hearing, the board members expressed no further comments or concerns regarding the final plat. A motion was made by Dalton Wilson to approve the application, which received a second and was unanimously approved by the board.

In addition to the main agenda item, Kyle announced the introduction of Sabrina Young as the new assistant in the community development department, marking her first meeting.

The meeting concluded with no old or new business discussed, and a motion to adjourn was passed without opposition. Overall, the meeting was efficient, focusing on the approval of the development project and welcoming new staff to the team.