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Leawood zoning board denies variance for grade change at 8551 High Drive
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for a 3.2-foot variance to allow a retaining wall and pool associated with a teardown–rebuild at 8551 High Drive after neighbors raised concerns and the board found the application did not meet all required variance criteria.
The Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Leawood voted to deny a request for a variance to the maximum allowed grade change for property at 8551 High Drive, concluding the application failed to meet all five statutory criteria required for a variance.
The variance request sought approval for a retaining wall up to 4.2 feet to accommodate a proposed backyard swimming pool tied to a tear‑down and rebuild. City staff said the project requires review because the pool permit is associated with the teardown–rebuild, making the grade‑change standard applicable.
The board’s decision followed testimony from the applicant’s representative and several nearby residents. Jonathan Willard, representing Stonebridge Outdoor and the property owners, said the grade…
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