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Leawood planning commission recommends denial of Mission West mixed‑use rezoning after safety, traffic concerns
Summary
The commission voted 6–2 to recommend denial of a rezoning and preliminary development plan for Mission West (Case PC‑7225), citing proximity to Mission Trail Elementary School, traffic distribution questions and retention‑pond safety despite applicant changes that removed one drive‑thru and added programmed green space.
The Leawood Planning Commission on Oct. 28 recommended denial of a proposed rezoning and preliminary development plan for the Mission West mixed‑use project, citing unresolved school‑safety and traffic concerns.
Planner Cameron Ewing told commissioners the applicant has revised the proposal since a continuation on Sept. 30, adding more outdoor dining patios, expanding programmed green space, removing one of four proposed drive‑through lanes, and reducing overall building square footage. Ewing said staff recommended approval with 30 stipulations after reviewing the proposal against the city’s Golden Factors and community plan goals.
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