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Commission approves rezoning for plaza parking despite neighborhood pushback

City Commission of Shawnee · March 16, 2026
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Summary

The commission rezoned 4411 N A Lot Street from R1 to C1 to allow construction of a parking lot tied to a 45th Street widening project; residents and planning commissioners urged a deferral citing notice and neighborhood impacts, but the measure passed following staff explanation of posting requirements.

The Shawnee City Commission approved a rezoning request to change 4411 North A Lot Street from R1 low-density residential to C1 local commercial, a move staff said is needed to restore parking removed by a planned widening of 45th Street.

Peta Stephenoff, community development director, said the rezoning would provide buffer parking for Lifestyle Plaza after 12 spaces were removed for street widening. Stephenoff said screening and…

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