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Basehor council approves rezoning for Ad Astra property in 3–1 vote
Summary
Basehor City Council voted 3–1 to approve rezoning application PRZ009-25, moving the Ad Astra development project forward after staff and the applicant described infrastructure and design plans. A single council member opposed approval, citing neighborhood character under the city's evaluation criteria.
The Basehor City Council voted 3–1 to approve rezoning request PRZ009-25, moving the Ad Astra Basehor Property LLC Track 2 site toward residential development. Council member Sherry moved to approve the rezoning "to R-2 Family Residential District," adopting by reference the planning commission's evaluation; the motion carried with three votes in favor and one opposed.
Planning and zoning director Jim Sherman told the council the planning commission had reconsidered the remanded item and unanimously recommended approval. Developer Chris Colson, who identified himself as representing Ad Astra Development, told the council the Pinehurst Ridge proposal "matches what the city's comprehensive plan calls for," and outlined infrastructure commitments the company would make if the rezoning were approved, including installing a second lift station, constructing a collector road and funding sanitary sewer improvements for nearby Ginger Creek subdivision.
Council member Vicky explained her no vote, saying she had "worked really hard to evaluate all the information before me" and that, in her judgment under the city's golden factors, the proposal raised concerns about neighborhood character and compatibility with nearby zoning and uses. The council's approval is a simple-majority decision because the item was previously remanded to the planning commission; staff indicated the approval will allow the developer to proceed to final engineering and permitting steps.
The developer and staff said they will coordinate required design and utility work with city engineering and with neighboring property owners. The council did not set a public hearing or additional vote as part of the action; building permits and other approvals will follow normal administrative review.
