The Leavenworth County Planning Commission recommended approval, by unanimous vote, of a preliminary and final plat that would split approximately 40 acres into two lots and create a cross-access easement (case DEV-25-141/142, "Schitt's Creek").

Planning staff told the commission the site is located on 'Hundred And 82nd Street' and that both proposed lots are affected by floodplain and steep terrain, which complicates development and required an exception to the lot depth-to-width standard for Lot 2. Staff noted the exception is evaluated under three formal criteria and said that if the exception is approved, the plat would be in conformance with county regulations.

Commissioners questioned access points, easement design and the presence of landlocked parcels; staff explained the proposed cross-access easement and the intended access from a private road off 182nd. After discussion the commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners. The vote record showed Marcus Major, Robert Owens, Steve *****, Doug Tyson, William Gotchaik, Jayden Bailey and Joshua Zinger voting yes.

The commission forwarded the recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners; the BOCC will consider the item no earlier than Jan. 28, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Leavenworth County Courthouse.