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Commission continues Mission West mixed‑use proposal after staff recommends denial
Summary
Staff recommended denial of PC72‑25, a proposed mixed‑use redevelopment (Mission West MXD) north of 135th Street, citing failure to meet several mixed‑use goals; the applicant disputed the recommendation and the commission voted to continue the case to allow revisions and further staff‑applicant coordination.
The Leawood Planning Commission continued a proposed mixed‑use rezoning and preliminary development plan for Mission West (PC72‑25) after staff recommended denial and commissioners raised both positive and critical comments about design and pedestrian integration.
Staff planner Cameron Ewing told commissioners the project meets several zoning metrics but lacks elements the city’s comprehensive plan and the Hundred & 35th Street community plan identify as essential for high‑quality mixed‑use development. Staff identified weaknesses in clustering/orientation of buildings, integration of neighborhood‑scaled parks into pedestrian…
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