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Council grants variance to allow partially visible rooftop HVAC at Overland Station after debate; 10–1 vote

2892522 · April 7, 2025
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After extended discussion about aesthetics, code consistency and retrofit costs, Overland Park council granted a deviation April 7 to allow rooftop HVAC units at Overland Station to remain partially visible, with the council voting 10–1 to approve the variance and directing staff to consider code guidance for future cases.

The Overland Park City Council on April 7 granted a deviation to allow rooftop HVAC units installed at Overland Station to remain partially visible from public view, overriding a planning commission denial. The motion to grant the variance passed 10–1.

Planning staff had presented DEV2024-00122 and noted the Unified Development Ordinance requires rooftop equipment to be fully screened with an architectural treatment. Staff recommended denial, and the planning…

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