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Planning commission recommends rezoning at Regents Park, approves revised preliminary plan
Summary
The Leawood Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a rezoning and revised preliminary development plan for 4.66 acres at Regents Park (case PC106-25), moving the proposal to the governing body after a voice vote.
The Leawood Planning Commission on Sept. 30 recommended approval of PC106-25, a rezoning of 4.66 acres in the Regents Park development from Planned Cluster Attached Residential (RP-3) to Planned Cluster Detached Residential (RP-2) and a revised preliminary development plan.
The change affects seven lots (lots 15 through 21) south of 130th Street and proposes converting what had been planned duplex/twin-villa slots into seven single-family lots. "In this case, we're taking 7 duplex slots and turning them into 7 single family lots, so a reduction of 7 doors," applicant Tim Tucker of Phelps Engineering told the commission.
Staff told commissioners the request would reduce the number of twin villas previously planned for the broader Regents Park project, and that many off-site infrastructure elements (utilities, stormwater, cul-de-sacs) are already installed. Planner Carrie Camiller recommended approval, saying the RP-2 zoning is consistent with Leawood's comprehensive plan designation of medium-density residential and the proposal supports the city's housing objectives by providing additional homeownership alternatives.
The applicant requested one deviation under the Leawood Development Ordinance (LDO) to reduce side-yard setbacks on the rezoned lots from the standard 10 feet to 7.5 feet; staff said the same deviation had been granted for an earlier Regents Park case and recommended support of it again. Camiller also told the commission the application does not propose changes to previously approved elevations, parking or landscaping.
After public hearing (no speakers) and brief commission discussion, Commissioner Belzer moved to approve the rezoning and revised preliminary development plan; Commissioner McGurren seconded. Commissioners voted by voice and the motion passed; staff will forward the recommendation and the case to the governing body for final action.
The commission approval includes the plan as presented and the applicant's agreement with the 28 stipulations listed in the staff report. The applicant said they will proceed with the stipulations as written.
The commission's recommendation now goes to the governing body for a final decision, where the previously approved elements of Regents Park and the new RP-2 lots will be considered together.
