Leawood planning commission unanimously approves Holbrook North mixed-use rezoning and preliminary plan

The City of Leawood Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve Case 73-25, Holbrook North Mixed Use Development, a rezoning from SDO (planned office district) to MXD (Mixed Use District) and the project's preliminary development plan and preliminary plat for roughly 34 acres at the northwest corner of State Line Road and College Boulevard.

City planning staff presented the project and recommended approval with 38 stipulations. Michelle Crick, City of Leawood planning department, told the commission: "This application does come for you this evening with a staff recommendation approval with 38 stipulations outlined in the staff report." Crick also read corrections to the staff report on the record, including an updated parking requirement and building identifications.

Why it matters: the project would add a large, multi-phase mixed-use complex at a prominent entry to Leawood that staff said aligns with the city's comprehensive plan. The developer, VanTrust Real Estate, proposes a mix of office, hotel, retail, childcare and residential uses and public connections to Leawood City Park.

Key facts and proposal details - Site and zoning: roughly 34 acres bounded by College Boulevard (south), State Line Road (east), I-435 (north) and Leawood Dog Park (west). The applicant requested rezoning from SDO to MXD. - Built program (as presented): approximately 1,482,000 square feet of construction including 857,000 square feet of office; a 65,000-square-foot hotel with about 145 rooms and a 10,000-square-foot event center; 400 dwelling units; a 14,000-square-foot childcare center; 16,000 square feet of retail; an internal trail connection to Leawood City Park; and six…