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Commission staff previews Wally’s project hearings for Aug. 26; ordinance update and special-use permit expected
Summary
City staff told commissioners that the Aug. 26 meeting will include multiple cases tied to the Wally’s project, including an ordinance update and a special-use permit; staff said a traffic report exists and outside agencies may be involved.
City staff told the Independence Planning Commission that the Aug. 26 meeting will include a well-attended set of cases related to the Wally’s project, including an ordinance update and a related special-use permit.
The commission was briefed that the project group has held at least one neighborhood meeting and that staff expects a high public turnout. Staff member Rick said there are two cases associated with the project for that night and that an ordinance update will likely be heard before the special-use permit. Rick also said the project submitted a traffic report described as “pretty extensive” and that other outside groups and agencies may be part of the review, including questions about state or highway department coordination.
Commissioners asked procedural questions about the order of cases and what outside accommodations — for example, traffic or state agency coordination — might be necessary. Staff said they would prepare a complete report for the Aug. 26 hearing and outlined that the matter involves multiple agenda items tied to the same project. No formal action was taken at this meeting; the item was a preview and scheduling discussion.
The commission was asked to expect multiple presentations and public comment at the Aug. 26 meeting; staff recommended ordering the ordinance update first and the special-use permit second to align with procedural needs.
