Basehor public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for the discussion of personnel matters involving non-elected officials.

• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel under KSA 75-4139(b)(1)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds to support the Credo Memory Care Project. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new council members and a work session regarding the Field of Dreams athletic complex.

• Ordinance No. 904: Issuance of up to $6,000,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Credo Memory Care Project
• Resolution 2023-33: Designating the City's website as the official city newspaper
• Resolution 2023-37: Funding and contract execution for Civic Campus park amenities
• Ordinance No. 905: Amendment to the ONE58 Plaza CID Ordinance
• RFP for youth athletic programming and concessions at the Field of Dreams Athletic Complex (14333 Fairmount Road)

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to the city's zoning regulations. The amendment would allow multi-family residential development in the Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-1) district, permit horizontal mixing of residential and commercial uses, increase building height limits from three to four stories, and allow attached single-family homes. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a development report.

• Text amendment PADM-009-23 to allow multi-family dwellings in MU-1 district
• Increase maximum building height in MU-1 from 45 feet (3 stories) to 60 feet (4 stories)
• Allow horizontal mixing of residential and commercial uses in mixed-use developments
• Add attached single-family townhomes as a permitted use in MU-1 district
• Public hearing required; notice published in Leavenworth Times

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a site plan for a Dollar Tree store on a 1.3-acre vacant lot at 15404 Wolf Creek Parkway. Staff recommends approval. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the October 10 regular meeting and October 24 special meeting, and a development report showing year-to-date residential building totals.

• Public hearing and vote on site plan for Dollar Tree, 10,000 sq ft building, 40 parking spaces, at 15404 Wolf Creek Parkway
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2023 regular meeting and October 24, 2023 special meeting
• Development report: 60 single-family permits YTD 2023 vs 53 in 2022; 4 multi-family permits YTD 2023 vs 5 in 2022

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on several ordinances updating the city's building, plumbing, mechanical, and fire codes. The body will also consider amendments to zoning regulations and a liquor license renewal. A work session will cover road improvement cost estimates for Falcon Lakes Drive and Clubhouse Drive.

• Ordinance No. 894: Amendments to Zoning Regulations Article 7 and Article 12
• Ordinance No. 893: Updates to the Basehor Traffic Schedule
• Adoption of 2018 International Building, Residential, Existing Building, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Property Maintenance Codes
• Ordinance No. 903: Adoption of 2018 International Fire Code
• Casey’s Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) License renewal

City Council

The Basehor City Council will hold a regular meeting and work session. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as accepting sewer easements and right-of-way for the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 5th Plat, a trail agreement, and a resolution updating the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The work session will discuss the 158th Street/Parallel Road project, building code updates, and zoning regulation amendments.

• Acceptance of sewer easements and right-of-way for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 5th Plat (43-lot subdivision)
• Resolution 2023-36 updating the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Resolution 2023-35 supporting grant applications for trails projects through MARC
• Ordinance No. 892 acceptance of deed dedication
• Work session: update on 158th Street/Parallel Road roadway project

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to the zoning regulations (Articles 7 and 12) that would streamline planned district procedures, reduce paper copies, extend approval timelines, and allow administrative approval of site plans. The Dollar Tree site plan at Wolf Creek Junction is continued to the November 14 meeting. The commission will also handle routine procedural items.

• Text amendment to Article 7 (Planned Districts) and Article 12 (Plan Review) to consolidate requirements and update procedures
• Proposed changes: eliminate 12 paper copies, require one digital copy; extend application deadline from 30 to 45 days
• Extend preliminary development plan approval from 1 to 2 years; final plan from 1 to 18 months
• Allow Planning Director to approve final development plans if in substantial compliance
• Dollar Tree site plan (PSP-003-23) continued to November 14, 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution supporting the removal of a 1.5 mill state tax rate and a policy for coordinating the Basehor Town Center development with USD 458. A work session is scheduled to review the Local Emergency Operations Plan and various infrastructure and trail projects.

• Ordinance 891: Deferring special assessments on Land Bank properties
• Policy 2023-BTC-01: Coordination between Basehor Town Center TIF and USD 458
• Resolution 2023-34: Support for removing the 1.5 mill state ad valorem rate
• Discussion of Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP)
• Consideration of sewer easements at Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens, 5th Plat

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request (PV-005-23) to allow a lot split at 15625/15627 Olive Ct. that would create a western lot with only 29 feet of frontage, 11 feet less than the 40-foot minimum required in the R-2 district. Staff recommends denial because the request does not conform to the zoning code, but the board may approve, deny, or continue the request.

• Variance request PV-005-23 for minimum lot width at 15625/15627 Olive Ct.
• Proposed lot split creating Tract 5A with 29 ft frontage (11 ft deficiency)
• Staff recommendation: denial
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Property zoned R-2, Two-Family Residential District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for a 43-lot subdivision located south of Garden Parkway and N 162nd Street. The proposal includes 32 single-family homes and 11 multi-family lots, along with a clubhouse, swimming pool, and private trail.

• Final plat approval for Grayhawk of Prairie Lakes 5th plat (PFP-002-23)
• Proposed 43-lot subdivision: 32 single-family and 11 multi-family lots
• Development of community amenities including a clubhouse and swimming pool
• Construction of a private 8-foot wide trail connecting Garden Parkway to 166th Street

City Council

The Basehor City Council will hold a regular meeting and work session on September 27, 2023. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda, a charter ordinance to allow the city website to serve as the official city newspaper, and a board appointment. The work session will discuss roadway studies, a land bank special assessment, and property tax relief options.

• Charter Ordinance 32: Exempt city from state law requiring a newspaper for legal publications, allowing the city website to be the official city newspaper
• Ordinance No. 890: Cancel November 22 and December 27, 2023 council meetings for holidays
• Appointment of Steve Foss to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Work session: Falcon Lakes Drive and Clubhouse Drive roadway classification and parking study
• Work session: Wolf Creek Parkway traffic impact study

City Council

The Basehor City Council is holding a public hearing and considering Ordinance No. 888 to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment district for the Basehor Town Center, a mixed-use development. The council will also vote on accepting a regional transportation plan, two trail connectivity agreements, and a traffic schedule amendment. A work session follows to discuss designating the city website as the official newspaper and adjusting the meeting schedule.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 888 to create a TIF redevelopment district for Basehor Town Center
• Resolution 2023-32 to accept the regional transportation capital improvements plan
• Agreement for trail connectivity at Civic Campus with Basehor Community Library
• Agreement for trail connectivity at Civic Campus with Basehor-Linwood School District
• Ordinance No. 889 to add a crosswalk to the city traffic schedule

City Council

The Basehor City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt the 2024 operating budget, set the revenue neutral rate, approve 2023 budget amendments, accept the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, and approve the 2024 pay plan. They will also consider ordinances and resolutions to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A, and a resolution supporting the Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction fund for property tax relief. The meeting includes a work session update on the Field of Dreams Special Committee.

• Public hearing and resolution for Revenue Neutral Rate (Resolution 2023-24)
• Public hearing and resolution for 2024 Operating Budget (Resolution 2023-25)
• Public hearing and resolution for 2023 Budget Amendments (Resolution 2023-26)
• Ordinance No. 887 and Resolution 2023-30 for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A
• Resolution 2023-31 supporting Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction (LAVTR) fund for property tax relief

The City Council approved the 2024 operating budget, the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, and the 2024 pay plan. Council also authorized the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A, and approved a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate.

• Approved Resolution 2023-24 to levy a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-25 for the 2024 Operating Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-26 for 2023 Budget Amendments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-27 accepting the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-28 establishing the 2024 Pay Plan (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 887 authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-30 regarding the sale and delivery of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-31 dedicating Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction (LAVTR) funds to property tax relief (4-0)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved several ordinances updating the city's traffic and public offense codes and fireworks regulations. The council also authorized a KDOT agreement for Civic Campus Trails and initiated the process to establish a Redevelopment District for the Basehor Town Center.

• Approved Resolution 2023-22 Architectural Design Standard Deviations for Dollar Tree (5-0)
• Accepted $1,500 donation from Ron and Darlene Grover for a MetroGreen Trail memorial bench (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-23 to hold a public hearing on establishing the Basehor Town Center Redevelopment District (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 884 (2023 Standard Traffic Ordinance) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 885 (2023 Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 886 amending fireworks discharge regulations (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute KDOT Project Authorization Agreement No. N-0773-01 for Civic Campus Trails (5-0)

City Council

The Board of Trustees of the City Land Bank is holding a special meeting to select a chairperson, vice chairperson, and treasurer, as required by state law. This is a routine organizational matter following the regular city council meeting.

• Selection of board chairperson, vice chairperson, and treasurer per K.S.A. 12-5904
• Land bank established by Ordinance No. 818 in March 2021

The Board of Trustees of the City Land Bank held a special meeting to fill three leadership positions. All three nominations were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Ty Garver as Land Bank Chairperson (6-0)
• Appointed Hayden Maples as Land Bank Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Appointed Shari Standiferd as Land Bank Treasurer (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will consider a final plat for the Nietzke Estate at Falcon Lakes, adding 0.25 acres to an existing lot at 4021 N. 141st Street, and an extension request for an approved site plan for lot C-15 on Pinehurst Drive. The meeting also includes the planning director's report and a development report. No public hearings are required for these items.

• Final plat PFP-003-23 for Nietzke Estate at Falcon Lakes, 4021 N. 141st Street, adding 0.25 acres to Lot 85 (0.55 acres total)
• Extension request PADM-007-23 for approved site plan PSP-002-22 for lot C-15, Pinehurst Drive
• Planning Director's report
• Development report with year-to-date residential building counts

The Planning Commission approved a final plat for a residential development and granted a one-year extension for a site plan. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.

• Approved final plat for 4021 N. 141 Street, Falcon Lakes, Nietzke Estates (5-0)
• Approved one-year site plan extension for lot C-15 Pinehurst Drive (5-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council will consider approving Resolution 2023-21 to authorize the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A, totaling $9,784,900 to fund the Civic Campus, MetroGreen Trail, and 2302 Lift Station projects. The work session will discuss Dollar Tree architectural design standards, fireworks regulation, weed and grass code, the 2024 budget, and the area plan.

• Resolution 2023-21 authorizing sale of $9,784,900 in General Obligation Bonds for Civic Campus ($4.7M), sanitary sewer lift stations ($2,784,900), and MetroGreen Trail ($2.3M)
• Work session discussion of architectural design standards for Dollar Tree
• Discussion of regulating fireworks
• Discussion of Municipal Code Section 22, Article 5 on weeds and grass
• 2024 Budget Presentation and Area Plan Discussion

The City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-21 to authorize the offering for sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the treasurer's report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-21 authorizing the offering for Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A (4-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council will consider resolutions to set the public hearing date for the 2024 operating budget (August 23, 2023) and to amend the city fee schedule, including trash fees through 2028. They will also consider awarding a contract to P&R Construction, LLC for additional parking at Tomahawk Park. A work session will follow with a presentation and discussion of the 2024 budget.

• Resolution 2023-19 sets 2024 budget public hearing for August 23, 2023 at 6:15 PM
• Resolution 2023-20 amends fee schedule: trash fees from $22.72 (July 2023) to $27.44 (2027-2028), additional trash cart $10.00, recycling cart $7.00
• Contract award to P&R Construction, LLC for Tomahawk Park parking at $26,600 (lowest of three bids)
• 2024 budget presentation and discussion in work session

The City Council authorized a contract with P&R Construction, LLC for additional parking at Tomahawk Park. The council also approved changes to the city fee schedule and set a public hearing for the 2024 annual operating budget.

• Approved Resolution 2023-19 to set a public hearing for the 2024 Annual Operating Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-20 amending the Basehor Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Approved contract for P&R Construction, LLC for Tomahawk Park additional parking (4-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council will consider several items including awarding a contract for the 2302 Lift Station, approving a trash disposal service agreement, and authorizing public facility improvements funded by general obligation bonds. They will also set the 2024 proposed budget and hold a public hearing, and consider agreements related to water district and road funding.

• Award contract for 2302 Lift Station
• Trash disposal service agreement
• Resolution 2023-16: Set 2024 proposed budget and public hearing
• Resolution 2023-17/18 and Ordinance 883: Authorize public facility improvements and issue general obligation bonds for recreational trail improvements
• First amendment to agreement with Leavenworth County for 155th Street funding

The City Council approved a contract for the 2302 Lift Station project and authorized the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for public facility and trail improvements. The council also approved a water purchase agreement for the Basehor Civic Center and several zoning and sign code amendments.

• Approved $1,574,802.50 contract to Westland Construction for 2302 Lift Station (4-0)
• Approved General Obligation Bonds for public facility improvements (4-0)
• Approved General Obligation Bonds for recreational trail improvements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 for sanitary sewer repair and reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved water purchase agreement with Consolidated Rural Water District #1 for Basehor Civic Center (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-15 for architectural design standards deviation at Briar Road (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 to set 2024 budget and Revenue Neutral Rate public hearings (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including zoning amendments for fences and signs (4-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council will vote on accepting the 2022 external audit from BT&Co. and on accepting temporary and permanent easements for the 155th Street and 158th Street/Parallel Trail (MetroGreen) projects. The work session includes discussions on economic development, a school district fee waiver request, a lift station contract, trash service, zoning amendments, and the 2024 budget.

• Resolution 2023-12 accepting the 2022 audit of financial statements
• Acceptance of easements and right-of-way for 155th Street and 158th Street/Parallel Trail projects
• USD #458 building permit fee waiver request
• Resolution 2023-13 fireworks permit fee waiver for USD #458
• Consideration of contract award for 2302 Lift Station

The City Council approved the 2022 external financial audit and accepted easements and right-of-way dedications for the Basehor Connected Projects. Following an executive session, the City Administrator was directed to request water service assistance from Consolidated Rural Water District #1 for the civic campus site.

• Approved Resolution 2023-12 accepting the BT&Co. 2022 External Audit (5-0)
• Accepted easements and right-of-way dedications for 155th Street and 158th Street/Parallel Trail projects (5-0)
• Directed City Administrator to request water service assistance and negotiate an agreement with Consolidated Rural Water District #1

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two text amendments to the city's regulations. The primary item, PADM-005-23, proposes moving existing fence, sign, and architectural design standards into the Zoning Regulations to simplify the code. A second item, PADM-006-23, addresses text amendments to the Sign Regulations. The commission will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• PADM-005-23: Text amendment to Basehor Zoning Regulations Article 8 to incorporate fence, sign, and architectural design standards
• PADM-005-23: Amendment allowing wrought-iron or decorative aluminum fences within drainage easements with a registered declaration form
• PADM-005-23: Amendment allowing immediate removal of signs placed in the City Right-Of-Way without the standard 10-day notice
• PADM-006-23: Text amendment to Basehor Sign Regulations
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

The Planning Commission approved text amendments to both the Basehor Zoning Regulations and the Basehor Sign Regulations. The commission also elected its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approved PADM-005-23 text amendment to Basehor Zoning Regulations (6-0)
• Approved PADM-006-23 text amendment to Basehor Sign Regulations (6-0)
• Elected Jon Gallion as Planning Commission Chair (6-0)
• Elected Stacy Tatkenhorst as Planning Commission Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a storm sewer replacement project and authorized the Mayor to execute utility relocation agreements for two street improvement projects. The council also passed several zoning and subdivision text amendments via a consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance No. 879 (No Parking signs), Planning and Land Bank appointments, and Zoning/Subdivision text amendments (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 880 regarding Governing Body Meetings (5-0)
• Approved storm sewer replacement west side of 155th Street between Hickory St. and Maple St. not to exceed $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11 authorizing Mayor to execute utility relocation agreements for 155th Street and 158th Street/Parallel Trail Improvements (5-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council is holding a special work session jointly with the Leavenworth County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda lists a collaborative work session as the main item, with an executive session possible if needed. No specific topics or decisions are listed.

• Joint work session with Leavenworth County Board of County Commissioners
• Possible executive session
• Meeting at Basehor Hall, 2620 N. 155th Street

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution to build a new City Hall. A proposed rezoning for the Pinehurst Subdivision failed after the applicant withdrew the request due to an impasse.

• Approved Resolution 2023-10 to execute construction agreement with Crossland Construction Company for new City Hall (5-0)
• Ordinance No. 876 (Pinehurst Rezone) died due to impasse after applicant Mike Reilly withdrew the application

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two text amendments: one to the Zoning Regulations (PADM-002-23) and one to the Subdivision Regulations (PADM-004-23). The zoning amendment proposes changes to lot width, lot area, and density for attached single-family dwellings, and to the timing of rezoning notice signs. The subdivision amendment is also up for public hearing. The commission will also review the April 11, 2023, minutes and receive a development report.

• Public hearing on PADM-002-23: text amendment to Zoning Regulations (Article 7, 11, 18) to reduce minimum lot area from 6,000 to 5,000 sq ft per unit, allow 8 units per acre, and change rezoning sign posting to 20 days before hearing
• Public hearing on PADM-004-23: text amendment to Subdivision Regulations
• Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Development report: YTD single-family permits 19 (2023) vs 20 (2022); multi-family 2 (2023) vs 3 (2022)

The Planning Commission approved text amendments to both the Basehor Zoning Regulations and the Basehor Subdivision Regulations. Both items were recommended for approval by the Planning Director and passed without public comment.

• Approved text amendment to the Basehor Zoning Regulations (4-0)
• Approved text amendment to the Basehor Subdivision Regulations (4-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council is holding a special meeting to consider consent agenda items including accepting Landauer Circle into the street network, a MARC transportation fee, the Basehor Civic Campus development plan, a future land use text amendment, and a purchasing policy. New business includes accepting a land donation from Creek Ridge Phase III Townhome Association, an ordinance on keeping hens, a resolution on elected officials' terms, a fireworks funding resolution with Basehor Community Volunteers, accepting public right-of-way for Fairways at Falcon Lakes, and a Pinehurst rezone. The council will also issue several proclamations and receive an information-only update on the City Hall construction contract.

• Resolution 2023-04: Accept Landauer Circle into city street network
• Resolution 2023-06: MARC Transportation Program Fee
• PPDP-001-23, PFDP-001-23, PFP-001-23: Basehor Civic Campus preliminary/final development plan and final plat
• Ordinance No. 877: Amendment on possession and maintaining of hens
• Resolution 2023-09: Fireworks funding intent with Basehor Community Volunteers

The Basehor City Council approved an ordinance permitting the keeping of hens on residential property with restrictions, and accepted a land donation from Creek Ridge Phase III Townhome Association next to Tomahawk Park. The consent agenda, including several resolutions and development plans, passed unanimously. A rezone request for Pinehurst was continued to the May 10 special meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, and multiple resolutions (4-0)
• Accepted public right-of-way dedication for Fairways at Falcon Lakes, Second Plat (3-1)
• Continued Pinehurst rezone and preliminary development plan to May 10 special meeting
• Accepted land donation from Creek Ridge Phase III Townhome Association (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 877 permitting hens on residential property with restrictions (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 on elected officials terms of office (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 for fireworks funding intent for July 4, 2024 (4-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes accepting Landauer Circle into the street network, a MARC transportation fee, the Basehor Civic Campus development plan, a future land use text amendment, and a purchasing policy. New business includes accepting a land donation from Creek Ridge Phase III Townhome Association, an ordinance on keeping hens, a resolution on elected officials' terms, a fireworks funding resolution, accepting a public right-of-way dedication at Fairways at Falcon Lakes, and a Pinehurst rezone. The meeting also includes several proclamations and an information-only item on awarding the City Hall construction contract.

• Proclamations honoring Chuck Wilderson, Kindness Day, Municipal Clerks Week, Economic Development Week, Police Week, Public Works Week
• Resolution 2023-04: Accepting Landauer Circle into city street network
• Ordinance No. 877: Possession and maintaining of hens
• Resolution 2023-05: Accepting land donation from Creek Ridge Phase III Townhome Association
• Ordinance No. 876: Pinehurst Rezone and Preliminary Development Plan

City Council

The Basehor City Council is holding a special meeting and work session to consider several professional services agreements, including with Olsson for Year 1 street improvements and the 158th and Parallel project, and with GBA for the Civic Campus. They will also consider a traffic ordinance for no-parking signs on Falcon Lakes Parkway, accept easements for connected projects, and discuss a range of work session items such as accepting streets, a fireworks regulation discussion, and a Taco Bell site plan. No votes will be taken during the work session portion.

• Consideration of agreement with Olsson for design and engineering services for Year 1 street improvements
• Consideration of agreement with Olsson for 158th and Parallel project
• Consideration of agreement with GBA for Civic Campus
• Ordinance No. 874 to permit 'No Parking' signs along Falcon Lakes Parkway from 147th St east to K-7 Hwy
• Discussion of regulation of fireworks within the city

The City Council approved three professional services agreements for street and trail projects. The council also passed an ordinance regarding parking restrictions and accepted easements for the Basehor Connected Projects.

• Approved services agreement with Olsson for Year 1 Street Improvements (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Olsson for 158" Street and Parallel Roadway design and engineering (5-0)
• Approved agreement with George Butler and Associates for KDOT funded civic campus trail project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 874 permitting 'No Parking' signs on Falcon Lakes Parkway from 147" St. east to K-7 Hwy (5-0)
• Accepted easements and right-of-way for 155" Street and 158" Street/MetroGreen projects (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will reconsider a preliminary and final plat for a two-lot residential subdivision at Falcon Lakes, after a previous motion to approve failed. The commission will also hold public hearings on a site plan, a special use permit for a bank sign, a rezoning request, and two text amendments. One text amendment may be moved to the May meeting.

• Reconsider PPP-001-23/PFP-004-22: Fairways of Falcon Lakes 2nd Plat (two lots, 1.67 acres)
• PSP-001-23: Site plan for Lot 3 of Wolf Creek Junction Final Plat-Phase 1 (public hearing)
• PSUP-001-23: Special use permit for monument sign for First State Bank at 15330 Wolf Creek Parkway
• PPDP-003-22/PRZ-003-22: Preliminary development plan for Edgewood (Lot C-2, Pinehurst North) and rezoning from CP-2 to PR (public hearing)
• PADM-003-23: Request to accept revisions to Grayhawk Final Development Plan (approved by City Council Jan 17, 2018)

The Planning Commission approved the Fairways of Falcon Lakes plat, a site plan for Wolf Creek Junction, and a monument sign for First State Bank. The commission also approved a preliminary development plan and rezoning for Edgewood. Two text amendments were moved or continued to the May 9 meeting.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Fairways of Falcon Lakes (5-2)
• Approved site plan for lot 3 of Wolf Creek Junction Final Plat-Phase 1 (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for First State Bank monument sign at 15330 Wolf Creek Parkway (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Development Plan for Edgewood (5-2)
• Approved rezoning for Edgewood from CP-2 to PR (5-2)
• Approved revisions to the Grayhawk Final Development Plan (6-1)
• Approved request to move text amendment to Article 12 of Zoning Regulations to May 9 meeting (7-0)
• Approved continuing text amendment to Subdivision Regulations to May 9 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved amendments to the city code regarding property owner construction permits and updated the city fee schedule. The council also authorized a new property and casualty insurance policy and approved easements for street and trail projects. A proposed parking prohibition on Falcon Lakes Parkway was tabled for further research.

• Approved Ordinance No. 873 amending city code for property owner building permits (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 changing the Basehor Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Authorized staff to execute 2023-2024 property and casualty insurance policy (4-0)
• Approved easements for 155th Street and 158th Street/Parallel Trail projects (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance No. 872 rezoning and a real estate purchase agreement (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 874 regarding 'NO PARKING' signs on Falcon Lakes Parkway until April
• Set Governing Body Retreat for May 3, with May 11 as a backup date

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Basehor Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to allow a garage addition to encroach 2 feet 6 inches into the required 10-foot side yard setback at 1921 N. 153rd Terrace; staff recommends denial. The other seeks to allow five signs (four wall signs and one monument sign) for a proposed Taco Bell at 15498 State Avenue, exceeding the code's limit; staff recommends a partial variance allowing only two wall signs and one monument sign.

• PV-001-23: Variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 7 ft 6 in for garage addition at 1921 N. 153rd Terrace; staff recommends denial.
• PV-002-23: Variance to allow 4 wall signs and 1 monument sign for Taco Bell at 15498 State Avenue; staff recommends partial variance (2 wall signs + 1 monument sign).
• Board will elect a chair and vice chair at the start of the meeting.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the development plan and final plat for the Basehor Civic Campus and a parking lot for the Falcon Lakes Golf Course Driving Range. An amendment to the Future Land Use Map was approved to correct a version error from December 2022. A plat for Falcon Lakes Villas was denied.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Basehor Civic Campus (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan for Falcon Lakes Golf Course Driving Range parking lot (7-0)
• Approved Amendment to the Future Land Use Map (7-0)
• Denied Preliminary and Final Plat of Falcon Lakes Villas (4-3)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the 2023/2024 property and casualty insurance renewal, proposed amendments to city code regarding homeowner permits and contractor oversight, a rezoning request for a 9.5-acre tract on State Ave, acceptance of easements for road projects, a no-parking sign request, a real estate purchase agreement, and a request to discuss hen ordinances. No formal votes are scheduled; the council will review and direct staff.

• Insurance renewal: total premium increases from $108,069 to $135,623 for 2023/2024
• Proposed code amendments to limit homeowner permits to one residence per year and clarify contractor responsibility
• Rezoning request (PRZ-004-22) for 9.5 acres on State Ave from R-3 to CP-2 for a 20,000 sq ft business
• Acceptance of easements for 155th Street and 158th Street/Parallel Trail (MetroGreen) projects
• Real estate purchase agreement with Glenn T. Mussett Trust and LaDonna F. Mussett Trust

City Council

This agenda is a public notice for a community event, the Tomahawk Park Ribbon Cutting, scheduled for March 6, 2023, at 4:00 pm on 155th St. The notice informs that City Council and Planning Commission/BZA members may attend, potentially forming a quorum, as required by Kansas open meetings law. No formal business is being decided at this meeting.

• Community event: Tomahawk Park Ribbon Cutting
• Date and time: March 6, 2023, 4:00 pm
• Location: 155th St, Basehor, Kansas
• Open public event with possible quorum of City Council and Planning Commission/BZA

City Council

The Basehor City Council will consider several items, including appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, a prosecutor and municipal judge, acceptance of easements for road projects, a condemnation ordinance (No. 870), and a resolution for a special question election. The consent agenda includes a lease agreement with Brandt Farms, LLC to farm 137 acres of city-owned land for $13,700 annually. The meeting also includes routine reports and an executive session if needed.

• Lease agreement with Brandt Farms, LLC for 137 tillable acres at $100/acre ($13,700/year) on BTC property
• Condemnation Ordinance No. 870
• Resolution 2023-02 for special question election with Gilmore & Bell
• Acceptance of easements and right-of-way for 155th Street and 158th Street/Parallel Trail (MetroGreen) projects
• Appointments: Board of Zoning Appeals, Prosecutor, Municipal Judge

The City Council authorized a special election to ask voters about imposing a 1% retail sales tax. The council also approved several municipal appointments and easements for street and trail projects.

• Approved Resolution 2023-02 to call a special election for a 1% retail sales tax (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 870 for property condemnation via eminent domain (3-1)
• Approved easements and right of way for 155th Street and 158th Street/Parallel Trail projects (4-0)
• Appointed Janice Spillman, David Howard, and William Lindquist to Board of Zoning Appeals (4-0)
• Re-appointed Brian Freeman to Board of Zoning Appeals (4-0)
• Appointed William Hutton as Municipal Judge and Nate Sutton as City Prosecutor (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Brandt Farms release and 2302 Lift Station easements (4-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution 2023-01, which would declare the necessity of using eminent domain to acquire property interests for road, sidewalk, bicycle path, and stormwater improvements on the 155th Street and MetroGreen projects. Following the special meeting, a work session will include a presentation on a potential special question election for a 1% sales tax to fund capital projects, a request from the Leavenworth County Port Authority for financial contribution to Project Brady (a.k.a. UPS Store), a request to farm BTC property by Brandt Farms, LLC, easements for the 2302 Lift Station, and a site plan for a new parking lot at Falcon Lakes Club Driving Range.

• Resolution 2023-01: eminent domain for 155th Street and MetroGreen projects
• Special question election: 1% sales tax (10-year sunset) for capital projects
• LCPA request for financial contribution to Project Brady (UPS Store) at 15721 Pinehurst Drive
• Request to farm BTC property by Brandt Farms, LLC
• Site plan PSP-004-22 for new parking lot at Falcon Lakes Club Driving Range

The City Council adopted Resolution 2023-01, declaring the necessity to appropriate certain interests in real property through eminent domain. The resolution authorizes the city to obtain a survey and description of the land to be condemned.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 to exercise eminent domain for real property (3-1)

City Council

The Basehor City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2023-01, which would declare the necessity of using eminent domain to appropriate certain interests in real property for the city. The resolution also authorizes obtaining a survey and description of the land to be condemned. This is the sole item on the agenda for this special meeting.

• Resolution 2023-01: Declaring necessity of eminent domain for real property acquisition
• Authorization to obtain survey and description of land to be condemned
• Special meeting held at Basehor City Hall, 2620 North 155th Street

Planning Commission

The commission approved a request to rezone a 9.50-acre lot at the end of Briar Road from R-3 to CP-2. A public hearing for a parking lot site plan at Falcon Lakes Golf Club was postponed to March.

• Approved rezoning PRZ-004-22 from R-3 to CP-2 for a 9.50-acre lot at the end of Briar Road (7-0)
• Approved moving public hearing for PSP-004-22 (Falcon Lakes Golf Club parking lot) to March 14, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022, and December 8, 2022, meetings (6-0)

City Council

The City Land Bank Board of Trustees held a special meeting following the City Council session. The board authorized Mayor Dick Drennon to act as chairperson and sign the release of a permanent access easement. The easement was recorded in 2017 under Document No. 2017R05368 and Document No. 2017R08763.

• Authorization for Mayor Dick Drennon to sign release of permanent access easement
• Release of easement recorded July 5, 2017 (Document No. 2017R05368)
• Release of easement recorded October 24, 2017 (Document No. 2017R08763)

The City Land Bank Board of Trustees authorized the Mayor to act as chairperson and sign the release of two permanent access easements recorded in 2017.

• Authorized Mayor to act as Board chairperson and sign release of permanent access easements Document No. 2017R05368 and Document No. 2017R08763 (5-0)

City Council

The City Land Bank Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing the mayor to act as chairperson and sign the release of a permanent access easement recorded in 2017. This is the only action item on the agenda.

• Authorize mayor to sign release of permanent access easement (Document No. 2017R05368, recorded July 5, 2017)
• Authorize mayor to sign release of permanent access easement (Document No. 2017R08763, recorded October 24, 2017)

City Council

The City Council approved the creation of an Assistance Program Fund via Ordinance No. 869. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the treasurer's report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 869 establishing an Assistance Program Fund (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including City Council Minutes and Treasurer’s Report (5-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council work session will discuss a request from the Leavenworth County Port Authority for a $46,563.70 financial contribution to support Project Brady, a proposed UPS Store at 15721 Pinehurst Drive. The council will also hear a presentation from BakerTilly and Gilmore & Bell on funding options for years 2-5 of the Complete Streets Inventory Project. No formal votes are scheduled; the council will provide direction for future action.

• Request for $46,563.70 contribution to LCPA for Project Brady/UPS Store at 15721 Pinehurst Drive
• Proclamation recognizing Clyde Wilbur Grisham's 100th birthday, declaring January 23, 2023 as Clyde Wilbur Grisham Day
• Discussion on funding for Complete Streets Inventory Project years 2-5, with presentation by BakerTilly and Gilmore & Bell