Commission approves Mission 159 plats and final development plan including building‑separation deviation

Jan 12, 2026

The commission approved the Mission 159 final development plan (33 units) and related preliminary and final plats, allowing a deviation from building separation standards due to site constraints tied to a planned grade-separated railroad crossing and topography.

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The Overland Park Planning Commission approved the Mission 159 final development plan and related plats on Jan. 12, allowing a site-driven deviation from the RP3 district building separation requirement. Staff said the project proposes 33 units with Alhambra Street as a new public right‑of‑way and includes sidewalk and fire-turnaround design modifications tied to a variance granted by Public Works.

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