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Aldermen approve annexation of Whispering Creek Farms lots after resident objections
Summary
The council voted 5-1 to annex Lots 1 and 4 of Whispering Creek Farms into Smithville. Residents urged denial or further review, citing traffic safety on KK/169, floodplain concerns, farmland loss and school capacity; officials said engineering, stormwater and MoDOT traffic review will inform later plat approvals.
The Smithville Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 to approve an ordinance annexing Lots 1 and 4 of Whispering Creek Farms into the city (bill 3085-25) on first reading. Alderman Atkins moved the measure; the roll call recorded Aldermen Hartman, Atkins, Stone, Kabilski and Wilson voting yes and Alderman Dana voting no.
The annexation drew lengthy public comment. Residents who live on or near KK Highway and Mount Olivet Road told the board they are concerned about increased traffic and dangerous sight lines where drivers must join or cross…
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