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Votes at a glance: Leawood BZA approves six setback/fence exceptions, denies two variance requests
Summary
At its June 25 meeting the Board of Zoning Appeals approved six applications for exceptions and variances with limited discussion and denied two cases after more extended debate; this roundup lists each case, the request, and the board outcome.
Leawood Board of Zoning Appeals — June 25, 2025: summary of actions taken by the board on cases with limited discussion.
- Case 24-2025 (3900 West 100th Terrace): The board approved a variance to allow conversion of a legally constructed deck to a three-season room where the lot’s irregular rear-yard averaging would otherwise require an additional 556 square feet in the rear yard. The applicant is Chi Nguyen; neighbors present spoke in favor. Outcome: approved.
- Case 25-2025 (9219 Cherokee Place): The board approved an exception to the side-yard setback to allow a 12-foot alignment where the existing structure sits about 11 feet from the north property line; the property is legal nonconforming. Applicant representation: Greg Schmidtberger, GS Engineering. Outcome: approved.
- Case 26-2025 (unplatted development / HF251333-3009): The board approved a variance to the front setback to allow a fire-department turnaround lane that will encroach about 3.33 feet from the front property line; planning commission had already approved a zoning deviation and staff said the lane will be gated/striped and include Knox Box access for fire apparatus. Applicant: Scott Slaughey and Doug Hoffman. Outcome: approved.
- Case 27-2025 (12322 Pawnee Lane): The board approved a fence-height exception to replace a deteriorating 4-foot fence with a 6-foot wood privacy fence; applicant Spencer Davidson said the change is to provide privacy and secure a planned hot tub. Outcome: approved.
- Case 28-2025 (13116 Granada Drive): The board approved a fence-height exception to replace an existing 5-foot wooden fence with a 6-foot wooden privacy fence along a busy arterial (Roe Avenue); the applicant said the existing panels are failing and noted a neighboring property has a 6-foot fence. Outcome: approved.
- Case 29-2025 (2512 West 90th Street): The board approved an exception to the side-yard setback to allow an addition to a house that is already nonconforming; the contractor, Jeff Shebeck, spoke for the homeowner. Outcome: approved.
Two cases received extended hearings and were denied: Case 23 (12609 Norwood Road) — variance denied after the board found the hardship criterion unmet — and Case 30 (Lee Boulevard) — variance to the maximum grade change denied 3–2 after neighbors raised stormwater and basement-flooding concerns.
All applicants will receive written notice from staff with next steps; several approvals require subsequent permits, final inspections, and standard plan or stormwater reviews before construction can proceed.
