City of Leawood

Planning Commission Agenda

November 25, 2008

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:  Shaw, Roberson, Jackson, Neff-Brain, Rohlf, Munson, Williams, Elkins, and Heiman.

CONTINUED TO January 27, 2009 MEETING:
CASE 54-06 - LDO AMENDMENT – SECTION 16-2-10 – ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS – Request for approval of an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING

CASE 81-08 - LDO AMENDMENT – SECTION 16-4-9.3 FENCES AND WALLS - Request for approval of an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING

CONSENT AGENDA:
CASE 90-08 MISSION FARMS BUILDING E – Request for approval of a revised final site plan, located at approximately 105th Street and Mission Road.

CASE 91-08 LEABROOK ENCLAVE 1ST PLAT – Request for approval of a final plat, located approximately at 145th Street and Kenneth Road.

CASE 93-08 VILLAGGIO M&I BANK – UTILITY BOX – Request for approval of a revised final site plan, located at the southwest corner of 135th Street and Fontana.

CASE 95-08 PARKWAY PLAZA – PIZZA FUSION – Request for a final site plan, located at the northwest corner of 135th Street and Roe Avenue.

CASE 97-08 SABATES EYE CENTER – UTILITY BOX – Request for approval of a revised final site plan, located south of 112th Street and east of Nall Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS:
CASE 56-06 LDO AMENDMENT – SECTION 16-2-5.3 (R-1 DISTRICT) – HEIGHT; Request for approval of an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING

CASE 57-06 LDO AMENDMENT – SECTION 16-2-5.4 (RP-1 DISTRICT) – HEIGHT; Request for approval of an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING

CASE 77-08 LDO AMENDMENT – SECTION 16-2-5.1 (AG) – HEIGHT; Request for approval of an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING

CASE 55-06 LDO AMENDMENT – SECTION 16-2-5.2 (RP-A5 DISTRICT) – HEIGHT; Request for approval of an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING

CASE 58-06 LDO AMENDMENT – SECTION 16-2-5.5 (RP-2 DISTRICT) – HEIGHT; Request for approval of an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING

CASE 53-06 LDO AMENDMENT – SECTION 16-2-5.7 (RP-4 DISTRICT) – HEIGHT; Request for approval of an amendment to the Leawood Development Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING

CASE 85-08 MISSION FARMS TRASH ENCLOSURE – Request for approval of a revised final site plan; located at approximately 105th Street and Mission Road.

CASE 94-08 PARKWAY PLAZA – SUMO RESTAURANT TENANT FINISH – Request for approval of a final site plan, located at the northwest corner of 135th Street and Roe Avenue

ADJOURN: Meetings will end at 9:00 p.m. unless the Commission votes to extend the meeting for a period of thirty (30) minutes. An additional thirty (30) minute extension, for a maximum of two (2) extensions, may be voted by the Commission members.

LEAWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION

The Leawood Planning Commission is a nine member non-partisan body whose members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Governing Body.

The Planning Commission prepares the Comprehensive Plan that is used as a general guide for the development of the community.  The Comprehensive Plan is reviewed and updated annually as part of the commission's ongoing process of evaluating trends and patterns.  The Commission also reviews all zoning, special use permit, and site plan and plat applications prior to making recommendations to the governing body for final action.

The regular scheduled public meetings of the Planning Commission are held at 6:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the City Council chambers, 4800 Town Center Drive.  The Commission may also conduct a study session followed by a meeting on the second Tuesday of each month.

Anyone wishing to appear on the Planning Commission agenda or study session agenda should contact Planning Services at (913) 339-6700.

REZONING AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURES

LEAWOOD, KANSAS

Newspaper publications: The city will be responsible for publishing the notice of public hearing in the official City newspaper not less than 20 days prior to the end of the public hearing.

Posting of the sign: Upon submission of the application, the City will supply the applicant with a sign to be posted on the property.  The sign must be posted not less than 20 days prior to the public hearing.

Letters of notification: The applicant will be responsible for mailing notices by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the proposed zoning change to all land owners located within 200 feet of the area proposed to be altered.  These notices must be sent a minimum of 20 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing.

Public hearing: The Planning Commission hears all zoning requests, hearing from the applicant and anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal.  The Commission will then make a recommendation for approval or denial to the City Council or continue the application to another Planning Commission agenda.  The following is an outline of the public hearing process.

1.             Staff summarization of comments and recommendations.

2.             Applicant presentation and response to staff comments and recommendations.

3.             Public Hearing

a.             Anyone wishing to speak, either in favor or in opposition has an opportunity to speak.

b.             It is appreciated if the speakers keep repetition to a minimum.

4.             The applicant will have an opportunity to respond to points raised during the hearing.

5.             Planning Commission discussion.

6.             Motion and second by the Planning Commission.

7.             Planning Commission discussion of motion.

8.             Planning Commission vote on the motion.

Protest period: Certain property owners may file a petition protesting the application within 14 days after the close of the Planning Commission public hearing. 

City Council Action: After the protest period has concluded, the application will be placed on an agenda for a City Council meeting.  The Council may then take action on the proposal.  The Council may approve the Planning Commission’s recommendation, or it may amend and approve or remand the proposal to the Planning Commission for further consideration.