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Council approves Genesis dealership plan at Frontage Road; approves IRB intent amid public concern
Summary
The council approved a change-of-use and preliminary development plan for a new Genesis dealership at 7220 West Frontage Road and separately approved a resolution of intent to issue industrial revenue bonds tied to the project; an opponent warned the incentives reward larger developers at the expense of local businesses.
MERRIAM, Kan.
The Merriam City Council on Aug. 25, 2025 unanimously approved a change-of-use request and preliminary development plan to permit an automobile sales and service dealership at 7220 West Frontage Road and later approved a resolution of intent to issue industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) connected to the project.
Planning staff and the applicant described the redevelopment plan as demolition of the front 60,000-square-foot building and construction of a new roughly 22,000-square-foot Genesis dealership. The rear 14,000-square-foot building that currently houses ProSource flooring would remain. Planning staff said the project increases on-site green space slightly (about a 2% net gain in overall green area) and retains two existing access points off West Frontage Road.
Director of Community Development Brian Dyer told council the site lies between I-35 and the BNSF railroad and that the applicant, Walser Automotive Group, purchased the property in June and intends to construct the…
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