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Basehor public meetings in 2024

32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to decide variance for oversized accessory building at 21062 N. 155th Street

The Basehor Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request (PV-002-24) for a 700 sq ft oversized accessory building at 21062 N. 155th Street, exceeding the R-1 district's 900 sq ft limit. The building was constructed without a permit, and staff recommends denial. The board will also approve minutes from its May 13, 2024 meeting.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024

City Council

Council to consider rezoning and preliminary development plan for Zarda at Falcon Lakes

The Basehor City Council will hold a public hearing on 2024 budget amendments and consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a rezoning and preliminary development plan for Zarda at Falcon Lakes, waiving building permit fees for USD 458, setting a public hearing for the Bobcat Woods TIF project plan, dissolving the Basehor Land Bank, and approving changes to the planning fee schedule.

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✓ Decided: Council denies Zarda rezoning and development plan at Falcon Lakes

The council denied the rezoning and preliminary development plan for the Zarda property at Falcon Lakes, citing neighborhood character and safety concerns. They also approved several resolutions, including waiving building permit fees for a school addition, setting a public hearing for the Bobcat Woods TIF, and accepting the amended capital improvement plan. All other agenda items passed unanimously.

Tue Dec 10, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider two text amendments on park land dedication and lot line adjustments

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two text amendments: one requiring developers to dedicate park land or open space (instead of a fee in lieu) for subdivisions over 5 acres, and another adding 'Lot Line Adjustment' to subdivision regulations. The commission will also review a year-to-date development report showing housing permit trends. Staff recommends approval of both amendments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two text amendments to city code

The Basehor Planning Commission approved two text amendments at its December 10, 2024 meeting. The first amendment addresses the dedication of parks land and open tracts, and the second adds 'Lot Line Adjustment' to the Subdivision Regulations. Both were approved unanimously (5-0) after public hearings with no public comment. The meeting also included approval of the November 12, 2024 minutes and adjournment.

Wed Nov 13, 2024

City Council

Basehor City Council to consider AT&T telecommunications franchise contract

The City Council will meet to decide on a telecommunications franchise contract with AT&T and update utility billing codes. A work session will follow to discuss code enforcement, business grants, and the Leavenworth County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Planning Commission

Bobcat Woods TIF and Zarda rezoning on planning commission agenda

The Basehor Planning Commission will consider whether the Bobcat Woods Tax Increment Financing project plan meets the intent of the comprehensive plan, and will review a preliminary development plan and rezoning request for the Zarda property at Falcon Lakes. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a development activity report.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024

City Council

Council to consider increasing CID sales tax cap to $4.2 million

The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions. A key item is Ordinance No. 936, which would increase the maximum allowable sales tax reimbursement for the One58 Place Community Improvement District from $3.5 million to $4.2 million. The council will also vote on annexing land at the SW corner of 158th Street and 24/40 Highway, and approve changes to the city fee schedule. The work session will include discussions on utility billing, surplus furniture, and the Paving for Progress program.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Planning Commission

Public hearing on temporary outdoor event definition

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to add a definition for Temporary Outdoor Event to the zoning regulations, allowing existing businesses to host infrequent events without a conditional use permit. The commission will also consider approval of a final plat for 1216 N. 155th Street and a short form plat for Fareway Stores at 15840 State Ave. A development report with year-to-date residential and commercial permit numbers will be presented.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

City Council

Council to consider annexation and pre-development agreement at 158th & 24/40 Highway

The Basehor City Council will vote on consent items including cancellations of future meetings and a final plat, then consider franchise fee agreements, an ordinance banning illegal camping, and new rules for conduct at city parks and facilities. A facility management agreement for the Field of Dreams is also up for approval. In the work session, the council will discuss a voluntary annexation and pre-development agreement for property at the southwest corner of 158th Street and 24/40 Highway (State Avenue).

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

City Council

Council to consider annexation of 142.3 acres near Glenwood Estates

The City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 924 to annex approximately 142.3 acres south of Glenwood Estates, petitioned by Birmingham, LD, and a related road maintenance agreement with Leavenworth County for Kansas Avenue and 158th Street. The work session includes discussion on youth athletic programming at Field of Dreams, a municipal court overview, a zoning text amendment for outdoor events, a replat of Pinehurst lots, and ordinances on camping and public parks. Also proposed are cancellations of the October 9 and November/December fourth Wednesday meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves road maintenance agreement and annexation

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved a road maintenance agreement with Leavenworth County for Kansas Avenue and 158th Street, and approved Ordinance No. 924 to annex certain land into the city. Both motions passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Sep 10, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider replatting commercial lots on Pinehurst Drive

The Planning Commission will discuss a request to split two commercial lots into four. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to allow event spaces as a permitted or conditional use.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Pinehurst North final plat, tables open event use

The Basehor Planning Commission approved a final plat merging two lots into four commercial lots on Pinehurst Drive. A proposed zoning text amendment to add 'Open Event' as a permitted use was tabled to the October meeting after public comment and commissioner concerns.

Wed Aug 28, 2024

City Council

Council to hold hearings on 2025 budget and property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate

The Basehor City Council will hold public hearings on the Revenue Neutral Rate and the 2025 Proposed Operating Budget, then consider resolutions to levy a property tax rate above the revenue neutral rate and approve the 2025 budget. The council will also vote on a five-year capital improvement plan, the 2025 pay plan, personnel manual and purchasing policy changes, and elect a City Council President. Work session items include a municipal court update and discussion on camping in public.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on allowing city administrator to waive permit fees up to $750

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes adopting the 2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, and a resolution authorizing the city administrator to waive certain permit fees up to $750. The council will also vote to accept the 2023 audit and authorize utility relocation agreements for the 158th Street and Parallel Road improvements. A work session will feature a presentation on the 2025 budget.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, audit, utility agreements, annexation extension

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting updated traffic and public offense codes and authorizing a waiver of certain permit and licensing fees. The council also accepted the 2023 audit of financial statements, authorized the mayor to execute utility relocation agreements for the 158th Street and Parallel Road improvements project, and granted Leavenworth County's request for an extension on an annexation. All votes were 5-0.

Wed Jul 24, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on TIF district agreement and annexation resolution

The Basehor City Council will consider a predevelopment agreement for improvements in the Town Center TIF District and a resolution for voluntary annexation with an amended predevelopment agreement from Birmingham Development. The council will also accept easements for roadway improvements on 158th Street and Parallel Road, and weigh a short-term conditional use permit for Oak Creek Nursery. In the work session, the city administrator will discuss waiving certain permit and licensing fees, and staff will present the 2025 budget and Capital Improvement Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves TIF amendment, annexation fix, easements, nursery permit

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda, an amendment to the Alcove Development predevelopment agreement for the Town Center TIF District, a resolution and amended annexation agreement with Birmingham Development to correct a legal description error, acceptance of easements for the 158th Street and Parallel Road improvements, and a short-term conditional use permit for Oak Creek Nursery. All votes were 3-0.

Wed Jul 10, 2024

City Council

Basehor Council considers resolutions for trail grant applications

The City Council will consider resolutions to support grant applications for the Coralberry Crossing and Basehor Town Center trails. A work session is also scheduled to discuss the direction of the 2025 budget.

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Wed Jul 3, 2024

City Council

Basehor City Council considers extending fireworks and event use due to weather

The Basehor City Council is considering Ordinance 921 to extend the permitted time for fireworks discharge through July 5, 2024. The council will also consider an amendment allowing Basehor Community Volunteers to use the Field of Dreams facility through July 5, 2024. These items are proposed due to anticipated rain during the July 4 holiday.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

City Council

Basehor City Council considers property tax increase and zoning changes

The council will consider a resolution regarding the intent to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. Other items include ordinances for solicitors and peddlers, as well as zoning amendments for laundry services. The agenda also includes the acceptance of several easements.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

City Council

Basehor considers $2 million funding request for Coralberry Trail

The City Council is reviewing a resolution to support a KDOT grant application for the Coralberry Trail project. The council will also discuss potential changes to solicitor permit fees and zoning regulations regarding laundry services. A presentation of the 2025 budget is also scheduled.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

Planning Commission

Basehor Planning Commission to consider new by-laws and zoning amendments

The Basehor Planning Commission will meet to elect a chair and vice chair and appoint new commissioners. The commission will consider adopting updated by-laws, which include changing the meeting start time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding an amendment to the Zoning Regulations ‘Appendix A’.

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Wed May 22, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on eminent domain for 158th Street and Parallel Road project

The Basehor City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 918, which authorizes the condemnation of property interests via eminent domain for the 158th Street and Parallel Road improvements project. The council will also discuss franchise agreements and a 2024 membership fee request from the Leavenworth County Development Corporation during the work session.

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Fri May 10, 2024

City Council

Basehor City Council holds planning retreat at VFW Hall

The Basehor City Council is holding a special work session as a planning retreat, open to the public in person at the VFW Hall. The agenda includes the retreat itself and a possible executive session, with no specific policy items listed.

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Wed May 8, 2024

City Council

Council to consider adopting 2024 legislative priorities and three code updates

The Basehor City Council will hold a regular meeting and work session on May 8, 2024. The council will consider appointing four Planning Commission members, hear a resident concern, receive a presentation from Basehor-Linwood students on legislative priorities, and vote on three ordinances updating the city code. The work session will include a discussion on a potential dog park.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

City Council

Council to consider Fareway Stores development agreement and annexation deals

The Basehor City Council will vote on a development agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc., and consider pre-development and annexation agreements for the Birmingham and Andy Suber projects. They will also accept easements for the 158th Street and Parallel Roadway improvements and consider a no-parking ordinance for Falcon Lakes Parkway. The meeting includes several proclamations and routine consent agenda items.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

City Council

Council to consider ordinance promoting walking, biking, and trip reduction

The Basehor City Council will hold a regular meeting and work session. They will consider Ordinance No. 913, which would codify the city's support for sustainable transportation like walking and biking. In the work session, they will discuss a request from Basehor Community Volunteers to hold the 4th of July fireworks at Field of Dreams and a proposed parking lot along Falcon Lakes Parkway.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider adopting updated by-laws

The Basehor Planning Commission will discuss and potentially adopt updated by-laws at this work session. The proposed changes include moving meeting start time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM, removing the public's ability to place items on the agenda, and adding sections on meeting conduct and management. The item is listed as informational only at this time.

Wed Mar 27, 2024

City Council

Council to consider $4.15M benefit district for Grayhawk plat improvements

The Basehor City Council will consider creating a benefit district for the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 4th and 5th Plat, allowing special assessments on 74 lots to finance $4,150,094.98 in street, sewer, and other improvements. They will also review a predevelopment agreement for the Basehor Town Center TIF District, a rezoning request, and the city's liability insurance policy. The meeting includes a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and a police lifesaving award.

Tue Mar 12, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning duplex at 2944/2940 N. 155th Terrace from R-1 to R-2

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a .30-acre duplex property at 2944/2940 N. 155th Terrace from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential). The property has been used as a duplex for over 50 years, predating current zoning, and staff recommends approval. The commission will also review the February 13, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a development report.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on rezoning Wolf Creek Meadows lot to light industrial

The Basehor City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a rezoning request for Lot 1 of Wolf Creek Meadows from R-0 (Suburban Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial), acceptance of a utility and drainage easement for the same subdivision, and ordinances to repeal Chapter 32 of the city code and amend Article 3 of the zoning code regarding Planning Commission membership. The council will also hear an annual update from the Leavenworth CDC and consider a resolution amending the 2024 pay plan and pay grades. The meeting includes a work session, but no specific work session items are listed.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $9.2M KDOT road improvement agreement for 158th St and Parallel Rd

The Basehor City Council will consider approving a KDOT agreement for the 158th Street and Parallel Road improvements project, estimated at $9.2 million, with over 55% funded by a $5.1 million grant. The council will also hear a Register of Deeds update, appoint a prosecutor and municipal court judge, consider an alcohol code update, and vote on adopting the Downtown Corridor Improvement Plan. The work session includes discussions on utility billing, a rezoning request, and several planning-related items.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Planning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning and platting for Wolf Creek Meadows

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of a 4.10-acre lot on Parallel Road from residential to light industrial. The commission will also consider preliminary and final plats for the Wolf Creek Meadows subdivision. Additionally, updates to the Basehor Zoning Regulations and Planning Commission By Laws are on the agenda.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

City Council

Council to consider trash agreement, land use map, and project signings

The Basehor City Council will hold a regular meeting and work session on January 24, 2024. They will consider an amendment to the Brothers Trash Disposal Agreement, review the Future Land Use Map, and hold signing ceremonies for the 155th Street Project and MetroGreen Trail Project authorizations. The work session will include an Encode update and a YMCA proposal. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on zoning change allowing multi-family housing in MU-1 district

The Basehor City Council will consider Ordinance No. 906, a text amendment to the zoning code that would allow multi-family residential and townhomes in the MU-1 Mixed Use Neighborhood District, increase building height limits from 3 to 4 stories, and permit horizontal mixing of uses. The council will also discuss legislative priorities, a citizen satisfaction survey, a 5-year roadway plan, and a comprehensive plan update. The meeting includes a regular session and a work session.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Basehor Town Center density increase and Cedar Street replat

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map that would change part of the Basehor Town Center from medium-density to high-density residential, allowing denser multi-family development. The commission will also consider a replat of four lots at 15307 Cedar Street into one lot to permit construction of a swimming pool. The meeting includes approval of the December 12, 2023 minutes and a development report.

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