Fairway, KS

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider Ordinance #1855, which amends traffic regulations in the city code, and will review a Planning Commission recommendation on sign deviations for two properties on Shawnee Mission Parkway. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, claims, and agreements for class instruction. The meeting also includes committee reports and public comment periods.

• Consider Ordinance #1855 amending traffic regulations (Section 10-50)
• Planning Commission recommends sign deviations at 4210 and 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Approve claims and appropriations for June 2026 (Ordinance #1854)
• Approve agreements with Inflate KC, LLC and Cottagecore KC, LLC for class instruction
• July building permits totaled $1,466,846.22 in construction value; $8,047 in fees collected

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will consider three site plan reviews: two new single-family residences with window hierarchy exceptions, and a sign deviation request for properties on Shawnee Mission Parkway. The commission will also discuss which sections of the Fairway Municipal Code Chapter 15 to review. The meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 5500 Aberdeen Rd with window hierarchy exceptions
• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 5620 Belinder Rd with window hierarchy exceptions
• Sign deviation request for 4100 and 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway for size, height, number, and orientation
• Discussion to identify sections of Fairway Municipal Code Chapter 15 for review
• Next meeting date set for August 31, 2026

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is reviewing the draft 2027 budget, which includes a 4-mill property tax increase dedicated to the Capital Improvement Fund. The General Fund budget is proposed at $7,891,669, an 11.35% increase over 2026. A public forum on the budget is scheduled for July 13, with adoption expected in September.

• 4-mill property tax increase for Capital Improvement Fund
• General Fund budget $7,891,669 (11.35% increase)
• 4% merit salary increase for full-time employees
• $1,788,530 in 2027 capital projects (street maintenance, pool HVAC, patrol vehicle)
• Transfer of $40,000 to Equipment Reserve Fund for future equipment

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and review five site plan applications, including a continued special use permit for a sports court, exceptions to greenspace requirements for a pool and paver patio, a new single-family residence, and sign deviations for the University of Kansas Hospital Authority. The commission will also review its own by-laws. The agenda includes both new business and a continued public hearing from April.

• Continued public hearing: Special Use Permit for Sports Court and greenspace exception at 5815 Cherokee Dr
• Greenspace exception request for pool at 6001 Reinhardt Dr
• Greenspace exception request for paver patio at 5928 El Monte St
• New single-family residence with window hierarchy exception at 5943 Catalina St
• Sign deviation request for yard sign size and number at 2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway (University of Kansas Hospital Authority)

Meeting

The Fairway Board of Zoning Appeals will hold two public hearings: one to consider Andrew Shepherd's appeal of the Community Development Director's denial of a basement finish permit for 5600 Belinder Rd due to missing egress window requirements, and another to consider Brett and Jaimie Deuth's variance request to encroach into the 8-foot side yard setback for a garage reconstruction and addition at 6118 Reinhardt Dr. The board will also approve minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Appeal of administrative decision denying basement finish without required egress (IRC Sec. R310) at 5600 Belinder Rd
• Variance request to encroach into 8-foot side yard setback for garage reconstruction and addition at 6118 Reinhardt Dr
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2026 meeting
• Next meeting date set for June 29, 2026, pending applications

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider several items including a property tax rebate program for 2027, a development agreement with W. VinZant Restaurants, an ordinance amending the CID sales tax start date for the 53rd Street Community Improvement District, and two sign deviation requests on Shawnee Mission Parkway. The agenda also includes routine consent items and committee reports.

• Consider Property Tax Rebate Program for 2027
• Resolution 2026-B: Development Agreement with W. VinZant Restaurants
• Ordinance #1849: Amend commencement date of CID sales tax for 53rd Street CID
• Sign deviation request at 4250 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Sign deviation request at 4150 Shawnee Mission Parkway

The Fairway City Council unanimously approved the Property Tax Rebate Program for 2027, with the amount to be determined during the budget process. It also approved Resolution 2026-B adopting a modified Development Agreement with W. VinZant Restaurants, with construction expected to begin in August 2026 and a potential opening in April 2027. The council approved Ordinance #1849 amending the CID sales tax commencement date for the 53rd Street Community Improvement District, and two sign deviation requests at 4250 and 4150 Shawnee Mission Parkway. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Property Tax Rebate Program for 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-B adopting Development Agreement with W. VinZant Restaurants (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1849 amending CID sales tax commencement date for 53rd Street CID (unanimous)
• Approved sign deviation request at 4250 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved sign deviation request at 4150 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2026 claims and appropriations (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and review nine site plan applications, including requests for a sports court special use permit, new single-family residences, solar panels, and various exceptions. The meeting also includes approval of the March 30, 2026 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for sports court at 5815 Cherokee Dr with greenspace exception
• Site plan for new single-family residence at 6105 Granada St with window hierarchy exception
• Site plan for new single-family residence at 6235 Reinhardt Dr with exceptions for window hierarchy, roof material, and garage door placement
• Site plan for roof-mounted solar panels at 5547 Fairway Rd
• Site plan for wall sign deviation at 4150 Shawnee Mission Parkway

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider ordinances for two special use permits for sport courts, a new rental dwelling regulation, and a block party application. It will also approve routine consent agenda items including claims, a CIP contract amendment, and an intent-to-fund letter for stormwater management.

• Ordinance #1845: Special Use Permit for sport court at 5766 Windsor Cir.
• Ordinance #1846: Special Use Permit for sport court at 6118 Reinhardt Dr.
• Ordinance #1847: Amends Section 7-118 regulating rental or non-owner-occupied dwelling units
• Approve Amendment #9 to Burns & McDonnell CIP agreement for 2025-2026
• Authorize signing 'Intent to Fund' letter for 2027 Stormwater Management Program

The Council approved Ordinance #1847, increasing penalties for unlicensed short-term rentals to $500-$1,500 per day, after a motion for higher fines ($1,500-$2,500) failed 5-2 with one abstention. Two special use permits for sport courts were approved unanimously. A block party application with alcohol was also approved.

• Approved Ordinance #1847 raising short-term rental fines to $500-$1,500/day (5-3)
• Rejected higher fine of $1,500-$2,500/day for short-term rentals (5-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved special use permit for sport court at 5766 Windsor Circle (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for sport court at 6118 Reinhardt Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Fontana Drive block party with public alcohol consumption (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, CIP amendment, and stormwater funding letter (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one to allow a garage addition to encroach into the side yard setback at 5766 Windsor Cir, and another to allow a front porch and garage reconstruction to encroach into front and side setbacks at 5613 Suwanee Rd. The board will also approve minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting. No other business is scheduled.

• Variance request by Jeff Ashner for Donald and Anna Friend at 5766 Windsor Cir to encroach 3.4 feet into the 22.5-foot side setback for a garage addition.
• Variance request by Kyle and Ashley Pryor at 5613 Suwanee Rd to encroach into the 30-foot front setback for a covered front entry porch and window well.
• Second variance request by Kyle and Ashley Pryor at 5613 Suwanee Rd to encroach into the 8-foot side setback for garage reconstruction and addition.
• Approval of minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting.
• Next meeting date set for April 27, 2026, pending applications.

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, claims, and several agreements. The most significant item is a resolution to approve the CARS 5-Year Plan for 2027-2031, which was discussed by the Administration & Finance Committee. The committee directed staff to remove a proposed 2027 sidewalk and crosswalk project on W. 53rd Street and replace it with an alternate project. The council will also receive monthly reports from standing and special committees.

• Resolution #2026-A: Approving CARS 5-Year Plan 2027-2031
• Consent agenda: Approve Claims and Appropriations – Ordinance #1843 – February 2026
• Consent agenda: Approve Amendment #8: CIP Final Design Modification of the 2025-2026 CIP Project Agreement with Burns & McDonnell
• Consent agenda: Approve granting a Temporary Construction Easement at 4717 Roe Parkway, Roeland Park, KS
• Consent agenda: Approve Audit Engagement Letter for 2025 Financial Audit

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review five site plan requests, including three new single-family residences with various exceptions and two generator installations. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 5939 Fontana Dr with window hierarchy exceptions
• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 3517 Eastvale Dr with front setback, greenspace, curb cut, and side setback exceptions
• Site plan review for second floor addition at 5338 Chadwick Rd with side setback encroachment exception
• Site plan review for generator installation at 4120 Brookridge Dr and 5927 Cherokee Dr
• Approval of minutes from November 24, 2025 meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission approved all five site plan requests on the agenda, each with conditions. These included new single-family residences at 5939 Fontana Drive and 3517 Eastvale Drive, a second-floor addition at 5338 Chadwick Road, and generator installations at 4120 Brookridge Drive and 5927 Cherokee Drive. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved site plan for new home at 5939 Fontana Drive with window hierarchy exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new home at 3517 Eastvale Drive with exceptions for front setback, greenspace, and curb cuts; egress window exception withdrawn (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for second-floor addition at 5338 Chadwick Road with side setback exception; survey not required, but fire-rated materials required (unanimous)
• Approved generator installation at 4120 Brookridge Drive with side yard exception (unanimous)
• Approved generator installation at 5927 Cherokee Drive with side yard exception (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for an emergency generator at 5638 Aberdeen Rd. The applicant seeks to place the generator about 5.5 feet from the property line, less than the 12-foot code requirement, and expects noise levels up to 79.43 dBA, exceeding the 75 dBA limit. The board will also consider approving minutes from its September 29, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance for generator location and noise at 5638 Aberdeen Rd
• Requested variance to Fairway Municipal Code Section 15-298(6)
• Generator would be 5.5 ft from property line (code requires 12 ft)
• Expected noise level 79.43 dBA at property line (code limit 75 dBA)
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2025 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance for Philip Meyer (MacIntyre Family Trust) to install an emergency generator at 5638 Aberdeen Road, allowing it to be located 5.5 feet from the property line (instead of the required 12 feet) and to exceed 75 dBA at the property line (reaching 79.43 dBA). The approval is subject to staff conditions, including obtaining a generator permit and paying the fee, and voiding approval if a building permit is not obtained within one year. The board found the five variance criteria met, citing the small lot, support from neighbors, and the generator's placement behind the garage.

• Approved variance to Fairway Municipal Code 15-298(6) for emergency generator at 5638 Aberdeen Road, allowing location within 12 feet of property line and exceeding 75 dBA (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 29, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:42 P.M. (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including contracts for pool house access control, pool painting, golf simulators, tennis court reconfiguration, and 2026 funding agreements. They will also elect a City Council President. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve agreement with Applied Tech Services for Pool House access control upgrades
• Approve agreement with Myah Enterprises for Pool painting
• Approve agreement with Midwest Golf Innovations for purchase and installation of golf simulators
• Approve agreement with McConnell & Associates for Peterson Park Tennis Court reconfiguration and resurfacing
• Approve 2026 Super Pass Agreement and Swim Meet ILA