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Casey’s, Starbucks and Valvoline slated for Oldham Village; council approves RushFunplex preliminary plan
Summary
A city development update announced multiple new commercial projects for Oldham Village in Lee's Summit: Casey's will begin construction this summer, Starbucks is targeting early 2027, Valvoline is expected this fall, and the city council approved a preliminary plan for RushFunplex, which is now under administrative review.
A city "development minute" announced that multiple commercial projects are coming to Oldham Village in Lee's Summit, including a Casey's gas station that will begin construction this summer, a Starbucks targeting an early 2027 opening, and a Valvoline service center expected to open this fall. The Reporter said the city council also approved a preliminary development plan for RushFunplex, an indoor family entertainment center now under administrative review.
The update said Casey's will kick off phase 2 of the Oldham Village development. According to the announcement, Casey's is a convenience store and gas station known for freshly made pizza, snacks and fuel, and construction is scheduled to begin this summer. No permit or financing details were provided in the announcement.
The Reporter said a Starbucks is under construction in Oldham Village and is aiming for an early 2027 opening. The development minute did not specify who is financing the store, the project contractor, or precise permitting milestones.
A Valvoline automotive service center is being built at the northwest corner of Chipman and Ward. The Reporter said Valvoline specializes in fast oil changes and routine vehicle maintenance and is anticipated to open this fall; the announcement did not include lease or employment projections.
On a separate item, the development update said the city council approved a preliminary development plan for RushFunplex, described as an indoor family entertainment center with attractions, games, rides and party venues. The announcement noted that RushFunplex is now under administrative review. The development minute did not provide motion text, names of the mover or seconder, or a vote tally; those details were not specified in the transcript.
The projects together represent the next phase of commercial activity in Oldham Village. Next steps cited in the update include construction starts, ongoing administrative review for RushFunplex, and unspecified permitting activities that must be completed before openings. The development minute did not provide dates for upcoming council actions or final approvals.
