Planning commission approves rezoning that reduces Village of Chadwick units from 50 to 42

The Leawood Planning Commission on May 26 approved a rezoning and revised plans for the Village of Chadwick that change part of the development from twin villas to detached single-family homes.

Staff presented Case PC-064-2026 and recommended approval with 10 stipulations. The proposal rezones 5.08 acres from RP3 to RP2 to allow detached single-family homes instead of twin villas, reducing the proposed number of dwelling units from 50 to 42 while keeping overall circulation and access points intact. Staff told commissioners the application meets the Land Development Ordinance's golden factors and that the developer requests a deviation for reduced side-yard setbacks from 10 feet to 7 feet, matching an existing deviation on adjacent acreage.

Patrick Reuter of Clover Architects said the change was market-driven and intended to produce a successful for‑sale product. He noted the developer shifted the park location modestly to the center-south of the site and kept a fenced dog park in the northeast corner: "We were before you last time with a few twin villas and mostly single family...this is a reduction of 8 units," Reuter said.

Commissioners asked for clarification on timing, tract uses, and whether the dog park would be fenced; the applicant said dog parks in Leawood are typically fenced with a 5-foot black wrought-iron or aluminum fence and that timing will depend on marketing and contractual arrangements with builders.

The commission opened a public hearing, received no public testimony, and voted unanimously to approve Case PC-064-2026. Commissioner Block moved for approval and Commissioner Fishman seconded; the motion carried by a voice vote.

With approval, the project advances toward final platting and construction readiness; the applicant and city will address the 10 staff stipulations and timing will depend on market interest and infrastructure work required to serve the new lots.