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Olathe Planning Commission elects temporary chair, approves Merlin Commercial Park minor plat and continues Lone Elm rezoning

5937796 · October 13, 2025
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Summary

With six of nine commissioners present, the Olathe Planning Commission elected Commissioner Creighton as temporary chair, approved a minor plat to reconfigure lots at Merlin Commercial Park to enable a sale to Kwik Trip, and continued a rezoning request for the Lone Elm townhomes to a future meeting.

The Olathe Planning Commission elected Commissioner Creighton as a temporary chair for the evening, approved a minor plat for Merlin Commercial Park Sixth plat to reestablish lot lines that will enable the sale of a parcel to Kwik Trip, and voted to continue a rezoning request for the Lone Elm townhomes to a future Planning Commission meeting.

The actions took place during a regular Planning Commission meeting at which the commission recorded a quorum of six of nine members. Chairperson Janner, Vice Chairperson Breen and Commissioner Taronis were absent, prompting the temporary-chair election.

The temporary-chair motion was moved by Commissioner Altensworth; the motion passed 6-0. The election allowed the commission to proceed with its agenda despite the absences.

On the consent agenda, commissioners moved to approve all items except item B (as pulled for discussion). That motion, moved by Commissioner Chapman and seconded by Commissioner Brigitte, passed 6-0.

Item B (MP25-6)…

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