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Planning Commission OKs Barstow School annex, citing parking and safety changes

2651429 · February 13, 2025
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Summary

The Leawood Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit, preliminary plan and final plan for the Barstow School Annex at Leawood Plaza, allowing interior classrooms, a small green space and exterior upgrades while removing 10 parking stalls and adding ADA parking and storm shelter facilities.

The Leawood Planning Commission on Jan. 28 unanimously approved case 03-25, permitting the Barstow School Annex to expand educational services at Leawood Plaza and make exterior site modifications.

Staff recommended approval of a special use permit, preliminary plan and final plan with 18 stipulations, citing compliance with Leawood—s development standards and the city—s review of the "golden factors" for special uses.

The proposal covers an existing multi-tenant building constructed in 1986 north of 123rd Street and west of Stateline Road. The applicant, Barstow School, plans three science classrooms, three general education classrooms, a small faculty office and a new storm shelter in the annex. Exterior work includes replacement of rooftop equipment, new downspouts, a standing-seam metal roof and new TPO membrane on flat roof sections, relocation…

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