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Public hearing held on special-use permit for event venue at 101–103 S. Lexington; first reading set for July 21
Summary
The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing and gave first reading to a special-use permit ordinance to convert 101 and 103 S. Lexington into mixed-use properties that would include an event venue and commercial recreational facility.
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen opened and closed a public hearing on a special-use permit application to rehabilitate 101 and 103 South Lexington Street for mixed uses including two loft apartments per building, first-floor retail and office space, and an event venue/commercial recreational facility. The council introduced the ordinance (Council Bill 35) for first reading; the second reading is scheduled for the next meeting on July 21.
City staff member Christina summarized the application, saying the applicant plans to "rehab the existing building at 101 and 103 South Lexington Street" to create two loft apartments in each building plus office, retail, and a proposed event venue area she said the floor plan lists as about 938 square feet. Christina said the downtown zoning (CBD-1) allows event venues and commercial recreational facilities with an approved special-use permit and noted the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0 on June 18, 2025.
Christina reviewed definitions in the staff report for "event venue," "commercial recreational facility," and "live entertainment," and noted there is currently no off-street parking requirement for the CBD-1 district under section 405.290. She said the city has shared the application with a consultant conducting a downtown parking and traffic study so the consultant could consider the proposed use; the consultant had not provided additional comments at the time of the hearing.
Applicant Cole Putoff identified himself and offered to answer questions about the proposed buildout, telling the council the ground-floor tenant spaces would be white-boxed for lease and the upper floors would contain apartments. There was no public opposition and no substantive questions beyond clarification of the layout and facade improvements. Christina said staff recommended approval with two conditions: (1) meet all applicable state and local liquor licensing requirements and (2) grant the special-use permit for a 20-year term with a requirement that a new special-use permit be filed prior to any transfer of ownership. The council introduced the ordinance for first reading; action on the second reading is scheduled July 21.
