Fairway public meetings in 2024

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a new single-family residence at 6109 El Monte, submitted by Brian Standley of James Engle Custom Homes, LLC. The applicant requests an exception to the window hierarchy rule on the right elevation, where lower windows would be smaller than upper windows. The commission will also conduct its annual review of the Comprehensive Plan and set the next meeting date.

• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 6109 El Monte with exception to window hierarchy on right elevation
• Annual review of Comprehensive Plan
• Set next meeting date for January 27, 2025
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2024 meeting

Meeting

The Fairway City Council approved the 2025 Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 2024-E), amended parking restrictions along 62nd Street to match existing signage (Ordinance #1818), and granted Sprint a new telecommunications franchise (Ordinance #1819). The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a modified employee manual amendment removing the term 'unlawful'. The Shawnee Indian Mission agreement was continued to the January 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items A-I, including amended Employee Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-E updating Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1818 amending parking restrictions on 62nd Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1819 granting Sprint a telecommunications franchise (unanimous)
• Continued Shawnee Indian Mission agreement to January 13, 2025

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is holding a special meeting to consider routine consent agenda items and several new business items, including ordinances updating traffic and public offense codes, and agreements for a flood study, park landscaping, a new phone system, and a security camera system. The meeting also includes approval of October claims and appropriations.

• Approve agreement with Water Resources Solutions for State Park Road flooding study, not to exceed $73,000
• Approve agreement with Smith Brothers Lawn and Landscape for Peterson Park landscaping, not to exceed $120,000
• Consider Ordinance #1814 adopting Standard Traffic Ordinance (51st Edition)
• Consider Ordinance #1815 adopting Uniform Public Offense Code (40th Edition)
• Consider agreements for new phone system ($30,000) and security cameras at Fairway Pool ($55,000)

The Fairway City Council held a special meeting on November 13, 2024, to approve items that lacked a quorum the previous day. They unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, October claims, a flood study agreement, and a park landscape project. The council also unanimously adopted updated traffic and public offense ordinances, and authorized several contracts for a phone system, CIP design, pool drain redesign, and pool security cameras.

• Approved consent agenda items A-D (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1814 (traffic code) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1815 (public offense code) (unanimous)
• Authorized Bollcom phone system contract up to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Burns & McDonnell CIP design contract (unanimous, one abstention)
• Authorized Lamp Rynearson pool drain redesign contract (unanimous)
• Authorized TechTeam pool security camera contract up to $55,000 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items and several new business items, including ordinances updating traffic and public offense codes, and contracts for a flood study, park landscaping, and new phone and security camera systems. The agenda also includes monthly reports from committees and departments, and public comment periods.

• Approve agreement with Water Resources Solutions for State Park Road flooding study, not to exceed $73,000
• Approve agreement with Smith Brothers Lawn and Landscape for Peterson Park landscaping, not to exceed $120,000
• Consider Ordinance #1814 adopting Standard Traffic Ordinance and Ordinance #1815 adopting Uniform Public Offense Code
• Consider agreement with Bollcom for new phone system at City Hall and Police Station, not to exceed $30,000
• Consider agreement with TechTeam for new security camera system at Fairway Pool, not to exceed $55,000

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will consider three site plan reviews: a wastewater pump station expansion at 5700 Belinder Rd with exception requests, a new single-family residence at 5531 Norwood Rd, and a new single-family residence at 6115 Catalina St. The meeting will also include approval of the September 30, 2024 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• 5700 Belinder Rd: Pump station expansion (1,219 sq ft) with exceptions for greenspace, tree size/number, and generator pad/fuel
• 5531 Norwood Rd: New single-family residence
• 6115 Catalina St: New single-family residence
• Approval of September 30, 2024 minutes
• Next meeting set for November 25, 2024

The Fairway Planning Commission unanimously approved three site plans: a wastewater pump station expansion at 5700 Belinder Road with exceptions to greenspace, tree, and generator requirements; a new single-family residence at 5531 Norwood Road with an exception to the garage setback; and a new single-family residence at 6115 Catalina Street. All approvals were subject to staff recommendations. The November meeting was cancelled due to lack of applications.

• Approved site plan for wastewater pump station expansion at 5700 Belinder Road with exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new single-family residence at 5531 Norwood Road with garage setback exception (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new single-family residence at 6115 Catalina Street (unanimous)
• Cancelled November Planning Commission meeting due to no applications

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will meet on October 14, 2024, to consider several agenda items, including a Planning Commission recommendation on a sign deviation at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, an interlocal agreement for the 2025 Mission Road CARS Project, and two ordinances updating the city's traffic and public offense codes. The council will also receive monthly reports from standing and special committees, and hold public comment periods. The meeting includes proclamations for Indigenous Peoples Day and National First Responders Day.

• Consider Planning Commission recommendation for sign deviation at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Consider ILA for 2025 Mission Road CARS Project
• Consider Ordinance #1814 adopting the Standard Traffic Ordinance (51st Edition)
• Consider Ordinance #1815 adopting the Uniform Public Offense Code (40th Edition)
• Proclamations for Indigenous Peoples Day and National First Responders Day

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review four site plan applications, each requesting exceptions to city codes. These include a generator location exception, a new single-family residence with a window hierarchy exception, a sign deviation for a parcel for sale, and a greenspace exception for a pool installation. The meeting will also set the next meeting date.

• Site plan review for generator location exception at 5743 Windsor Dr
• Site plan review for new single-family residence with window hierarchy exception at 6015 Fontana Dr
• Site plan review for sign deviation on parcel GP20180000 0002 next to 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Site plan review for pool and patio with greenspace exception at 5901 Howe Dr
• Set next meeting date for October 28, 2024

The Fairway Planning Commission unanimously approved the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes with a revision, and approved four site plan requests: a generator exception at 5743 Windsor Drive, a new home with a window hierarchy exception at 6015 Fontana Drive, a sign deviation for a parcel near 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway with a one-year limit, and a greenspace exception for a pool at 5901 Howe Drive. The sign deviation will go to the Governing Body on October 14, 2024 for final approval.

• Approved August 26, 2024 meeting minutes with revision (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 5743 Windsor Drive generator exception (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 6015 Fontana Drive new residence with window exception (unanimous)
• Approved sign deviation for parcel next to 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway with one-year limit (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 5901 Howe Drive greenspace exception for pool (5-1, Zwick opposed)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is adopting the final 2025 budget, which holds the mill levy flat for the ninth consecutive year. The general fund budget is $7,080,568, an 8.49% increase from 2024, with a 5% merit salary increase for full-time employees and a 6% anticipated health insurance increase. The budget includes a $70,000 transfer to the Equipment Reserve Fund and $1,652,849 in Priority 1 capital improvement projects, such as street maintenance and a City Hall roof replacement.

• Flat mill levy for ninth consecutive year
• General fund budget $7,080,568 (8.49% increase from 2024)
• 5% merit-based salary increase for full-time employees
• $70,000 transfer to Equipment Reserve Fund
• $1,652,849 in Priority 1 capital projects including 55th St, Mission Rd @ 53rd, City Hall roof

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will hold a public hearing to consider exceeding the revenue neutral rate and adopting the 2025 budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider a consent agenda including approval of August 2024 claims and a pet waste station proposal. Committee reports cover topics like noise ordinance changes, HOA compliance, and a $125,000 tunnel restoration project.

• Public hearing to exceed revenue neutral rate and adopt 2025 budget
• Resolution 2024-D to levy property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate
• 2025 Budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve claims and appropriations – Ordinance #1812 – August 2024
• Approve DoodyCalls pet waste station installation and service proposal

The Council held a public hearing and then voted 7-1 to approve Resolution 2024-D, which levies a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate, along with the 2025 Budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The approved budget keeps the mill levy flat at 19.930 mills and includes a transfer of $790,000 from the general fund to the CIP. Councilwoman Buszek voted against the resolution and budget, citing concerns for residents on fixed incomes.

• Approved Resolution 2024-D to levy a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate (7-1)
• Approved the 2025 Budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (7-1)
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes, August 2024 claims, and a DoodyCalls pet waste station proposal (unanimous)
• Proclaimed the week of September 15 as National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week
• Proclaimed September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Meeting

The City Council is reviewing and will adopt the 2025 budget, which holds the mill levy flat for the ninth consecutive year. The General Fund budget is $7,080,568, an 8.49% increase from 2024, with notable increases in police, administration, and parks spending. The budget includes a 5% merit salary increase for full-time employees and a $70,000 transfer to the Equipment Reserve Fund. A public hearing and adoption are scheduled for September 9, 2025.

• Flat mill levy for ninth consecutive year
• General Fund budget $7,080,568 (8.49% increase)
• 5% merit salary increase for full-time employees
• $70,000 transfer to Equipment Reserve Fund
• Capital Improvement projects include street maintenance and City Hall roof replacement

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review five site plans for new single-family residences, each with requested exceptions to zoning rules such as front setbacks, garage placement, fence location, driveway width, and window hierarchy. The commission will also conduct its annual review of its bylaws, which was continued from the July meeting. The meeting includes approval of the July 29, 2024 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Site plan review for new home at 5910 Howe Dr with exceptions for front setback (less than 40 ft) and garage wall placement
• Site plan review for new home at 6000 El Monte St with exception for fence location on corner lot
• Site plan review for new home at 5915 Alhambra St (no exceptions requested)
• Site plan review for new home at 5760 Windsor Cir with exceptions for driveway width (over 20 ft) and east side setback
• Site plan review for new home at 6010 Lockton Ln with exceptions for front setback (less than 40 ft) and window hierarchy on south facade

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 12, 2024. The main item is a resolution to commit 5 years of funding to support a Johnson County Homeless Services Center managed by reStart, with United Community Services as fiscal agent. The council will also consider a special use permit for utility structures and a monument sign change, plus routine consent agenda items.

• Resolution #2024-C: 5-year funding commitment for Johnson County Homeless Services Center (reStart, UCS fiscal agent)
• Ordinance #1811: Special Use Permit for six large utility structures at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Planning Commission recommendation for new monument sign face at 4500 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Consent agenda: Approve claims/appropriations (Ordinance #1810, July 2024), 2025 Minor Home Repair Program LOU, LOU with Envision Lawn and Tree
• July 2024 building permits: 36 issued, construction value $2,174,844.83; sales tax distribution $277,420.81

The Council approved Resolution #2024-C, establishing a 5-year funding commitment to support a Johnson County Homeless Services Center managed by ReStart, with United Community Services as fiscal agent. The motion carried 5 to 1 with one abstention. The Council also unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for six large utility structures at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway and a new monument sign face at 4500 Shawnee Mission Parkway. The consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and two letters of understanding, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #2024-C: 5-year funding commitment for Johnson County Homeless Services Center (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance #1811: Special Use Permit for six large utility structures at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved new monument sign face at 4500 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda: minutes, claims, and letters of understanding (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal by Craig Nelson of Nelson Design Build LLC regarding the Community Development Director's decision to triple the building permit fee for failure to obtain a permit before starting construction on a new home at 5845 Fontana Drive. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Appeal of triple building permit fee for work at 5845 Fontana Drive
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 meeting
• Next meeting date set for August 26, 2024

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied Craig Nelson's appeal of the Community Development Director's decision to triple the building permit fee for a new home at 5845 Fontana Drive. The Board found that construction began before a building permit was issued, violating the city code. The fee was tripled per a 2022 Resolution, resulting in an additional $10,000 penalty.

• Denied appeal of tripled building permit fee for 5845 Fontana Drive (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider several items, including a special use permit for a temporary sales office at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway, a CDBG HOME Cooperation Agreement amendment, and a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate, which would require a public hearing. The council will also hold a public forum on the 2024 budget. The administration report indicates a proposed salary adjustment to bring staff to the 60-70th percentile of market wages, with a budgetary impact of approximately $263k for 2025, and a request from Mission to share the cost of a crossing guard for Mission Highlands Elementary School.

• Special Use Permit for temporary sales office (trailer with signage) at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Resolution 2024-B to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate, setting public hearing date
• 2024 Budget Public Forum presentation
• CDBG HOME Cooperation Agreement Amendment
• Proposed salary adjustments with $263k budget impact for 2025

Meeting

The City Council is reviewing the draft 2025 budget, which holds the mill levy flat for the ninth consecutive year and increases General Fund spending by 8.49% to $7,080,568. The budget includes a 5% merit salary increase for full-time employees, a 6% anticipated health insurance increase, and $1,652,849 in Priority 1 capital projects. A public forum is scheduled for July 8, and a public hearing for adoption is set for September 9.

• General Fund budget $7,080,568, up 8.49% from 2024
• Flat mill levy for ninth consecutive year
• 5% merit salary increase for full-time employees
• $1,652,849 in Priority 1 capital projects including street maintenance on 55th St, Mission Rd @ 53rd, Norwood, Mohawk, Windsor Dr., Windsor Cir.
• Transfer $70,000 to Equipment Reserve Fund and $30,000 for future street sweeper purchase

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review several site plans for new homes, solar panels, and exceptions, plus hold a public hearing for a temporary leasing office trailer. The agenda includes both old and new business items, with decisions or discussions expected on each.

• Site plan for new single-family residence at 5925 El Monte St (continued from May)
• Site plan for roof-mounted solar panels at 5933 Delmar St
• Site plan for new single-family residence at 5401 Fairway Rd
• Exception to greenspace at 5838 Howe Dr
• Special use permit for temporary leasing office trailer at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway

The Fairway Planning Commission approved all six items on its June 24, 2024 agenda, including site plans for new homes, solar panels, a greenspace exception, a generator location exception, and a special use permit for a temporary leasing office trailer. All votes were unanimous, with one commissioner abstaining on one item. The special use permit will go to the Governing Body on July 8, 2024 for final approval.

• Approved site plan for new single-family residence at 5925 El Monte Street (unanimous, Deeken abstained)
• Approved site plan for roof-mounted solar panels at 5933 Delmar Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new single-family residence at 5401 Fairway Road (unanimous)
• Approved greenspace exception for covered patio at 5838 Howe Drive, with exterior materials condition (unanimous)
• Approved generator location exception at 5828 Suwanee Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for temporary leasing office trailer at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider three agreements: NPDES compliance services with Lamp Rynearson, lobbying services with Federico//Duerst at $28,000 per year, and a stormwater sewer replacement project with Johnson County. The council will also receive a presentation on the 2023 financial audit and consider routine consent agenda items including claims and appropriations.

• Agreement with Lamp Rynearson, Inc. for NPDES compliance services
• Agreement with Federico//Duerst for lobbying services at $28,000/year
• Agreement with Johnson County for Suwanee Storm Sewer Replacement (1-FA-2023-R-485)
• Presentation of 2023 financial audit
• Consent agenda: approve minutes and claims/appropriations (Ordinance #1806, May 2024)

The Fairway City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Federico/Duerst for lobbying and governmental affairs services, which will cover the Shawnee Indian Mission issue and other legislation impacting the city. The council also approved an NPDES compliance services agreement with Lamp Rynearson, Inc., an interlocal agreement with Johnson County for a storm sewer replacement project, and accepted the 2023 financial audit. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved agreement with Lamp Rynearson, Inc. for NPDES compliance services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Federico/Duerst for lobbying and governmental affairs services (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County for Suwanee Storm Sewer Replacement project (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 Financial Audit report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and May 2024 claims (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will consider two site plan requests for new single-family residences at 5925 El Monte St and 5845 Fontana Dr. The meeting also includes approval of the April 29, 2024 minutes and setting the next meeting date for June 24, 2024.

• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 5925 El Monte St (James Engle Custom Homes)
• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 5845 Fontana Dr (Nelson Design Build)
• Approval of minutes from April 29, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting set for June 24, 2024

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider two commercial site plans on Mission Road, an ordinance adding construction site fencing and screening requirements, and a contract with Lamp Rynearson, Inc. for NPDES compliance services. The agenda also includes routine consent items, proclamations, and committee reports. Public comment is limited to 4 minutes per speaker.

• Site plan for 6010-6014 Mission Road commercial exterior renovation
• Site plan for 6000 Mission Road wall sign replacement for VCA Fairway Animal Hospital
• Ordinance #1805 adding Section 15-822 to require construction site fencing and screening
• Agreement with Lamp Rynearson, Inc. for NPDES compliance services
• Consent agenda includes claims and appropriations for April 2024 (Ordinance #1804)

The Fairway City Council approved Ordinance #1805, requiring fencing and screening on new construction sites, with the motion carried unanimously. The council also approved site plans for exterior renovations at 6010-6014 Mission Road and new signage for VCA Fairway Animal Hospital, both unanimously. An agreement with Lamp Rynearson, Inc. for NPDES compliance services was removed from the agenda pending legal review.

• Approved Ordinance #1805 requiring construction site fencing and screening for new construction (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for commercial exterior renovation at 6010-6014 Mission Road (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for replacement of commercial wall signs for VCA Fairway Animal Hospital at 6000 Mission Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2024 claims and appropriations (unanimous)
• Removed agreement with Lamp Rynearson, Inc. for NPDES compliance services from agenda

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review six site plan applications, including commercial renovations, new single-family homes, and a greenspace exception, and hold a public hearing on proposed regulations requiring temporary construction fencing. The meeting also includes approval of the March 25, 2024 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Site plan review for commercial exterior renovation at 6010-6014 Mission Road (JLO Investments, LLC)
• Site plan review for replacement of wall signs at 6000 Mission Rd (VCA Fairway Animal Hospital)
• Site plan reviews for new single-family residences at 5417 Aberdeen Rd, 3601 W 61st Ter, and 5328 Canterbury Rd
• Site plan review for greenspace exception for a patio at 6001 Lockton Ln
• Public hearing on proposed regulations to require temporary construction fencing (Section 15-822)

The Fairway Planning Commission approved all six site plan requests on the agenda, including a commercial renovation at 6010-6014 Mission Road, replacement wall signs for VCA Fairway Animal Hospital at 6000 Mission Road, and new single-family residences at 5417 Aberdeen Road, 3601 W. 61st Terrace, 5328 Canterbury Road, and 6001 Lockton Lane. The Commission also voted to recommend to the City Council a new regulation requiring temporary construction fencing on lots during construction or demolition. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved site plan for commercial renovation at 6010-6014 Mission Road (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of commercial wall signs at 6000 Mission Road for VCA Fairway Animal Hospital (unanimous)
• Approved new single-family residence at 5417 Aberdeen Road (unanimous)
• Approved new single-family residence at 3601 W. 61st Terrace with added requirement for windows or false windows on west elevation (unanimous)
• Approved new single-family residence at 5328 Canterbury Road with added requirement for corrected height plans (unanimous)
• Approved exception to minimum greenspace for patio at 6001 Lockton Lane (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council new regulations requiring temporary construction fencing (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider amending the 2024 Suwanee Storm Sewer Project design/engineering contract with TREKK Design Group to include construction management services, accepting a bid for the project, and approving the 2024 Annual Tree Plan. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and committee reports.

• Consider amendment to 2024 Suwanee Storm Sewer Project Design/Engineering Services contract with TREKK Design Group, LLC to include Construction Management Services
• Consider accepting bid for 2024 Suwanee Storm Sewer Project
• Consider 2024 Annual Tree Plan
• Approve Claims and Appropriations – Ordinance #1803 – March 2024
• Proclamation: 2024 Arbor Day

The Fairway City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the 2024 Suwanee Storm Sewer Project design/engineering contract with TREKK Design Group, LLC to include construction management services. The Council also unanimously accepted the low bid of $82,746 from Golconda for the project and authorized the mayor to sign the contract once finalized. Additionally, the Council approved the 2024 Annual Tree Plan and authorized the mayor to sign an Intent to Proceed Letter to Johnson County for 2025 stormwater projects.

• Approved amendment to 2024 Suwanee Storm Sewer Project contract with TREKK Design Group, LLC for construction management services (unanimous)
• Accepted $82,746 bid from Golconda for 2024 Suwanee Storm Sewer Project and authorized mayor to execute contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Annual Tree Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign Intent to Proceed Letter to Johnson County for 2025 stormwater projects (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and March 2024 claims (unanimous)

Meeting

This agenda outlines the 2025 budget process for Fairway, Kansas, including committee meetings, deadlines, and a public hearing. The City Council will adopt the budget on September 9, 2025, after a public forum in July. A key decision on the maximum ad valorem tax collection amount must be made at the June 26 committee meeting.

• Public hearing to adopt 2025 budget on Sept 9 at 6:30 p.m.
• Decision on ad valorem tax collection maximum due June 26
• Public forum on budget at July 8 City Council meeting
• Budget due to County Clerk by Oct 1
• Administration & Finance Committee meetings scheduled through August

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a new single-family residence at 5928 El Monte St, an exception to minimum greenspace for a swimming pool at 3611 W 61st Ter, and continue discussion on regulations requiring temporary fencing during construction. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 5928 El Monte St by James Engle Custom Homes LLC
• Exception request for minimum greenspace for swimming pool at 3611 W 61st Ter
• Discussion on regulations to require temporary fencing of lots during construction projects
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024 meeting

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider an ordinance amending the city code to add restrictions on short-term rentals, and will consider authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement for a Police Department Facility Needs Assessment. The council will also hear a presentation from Johnson County Commissioner Becky Fast, consider the CARS 5-Year Plan, and vote on a sign deviation for a temporary sign at 2820 W. 53rd Street. Consent agenda items include approving February 2024 claims and appropriations and the Contain the Rain BMP Cost-Share Program Agreement.

• Ordinance #1802 amending short-term rental regulations (Chapter 7, Article IV)
• Agreement for Police Department Facility Needs Assessment
• CARS 5-Year Plan consideration
• Sign deviation for temporary sign at 2820 W. 53rd Street
• Claims and appropriations for February 2024 (Ordinance #1801)

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review three new business items: approval of a non-standard primary roofing material at 6148 Reinhardt Dr, a sign deviation for temporary sign size at 2820 W 53rd St, and a discussion on requiring temporary fencing during construction. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the January 29, 2024 meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Request to approve PROVINCE SLATE composite roofing material at 6148 Reinhardt Dr (installed without permit)
• Sign deviation request for temporary sign size at 2820 W 53rd St
• Discussion on regulations to require temporary fencing of lots during construction
• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting set for March 25, 2024

The Fairway Planning Commission unanimously approved a request for a primary roofing material exception at 6148 Reinhardt Drive, subject to staff conditions, and a temporary sign size deviation at 2820 W 53rd Street. The commission also discussed but did not finalize regulations for temporary fencing during construction, continuing the discussion to the March 25, 2024 meeting.

• Approved roofing material exception for 6148 Reinhardt Drive (unanimous)
• Approved temporary sign deviation for 2820 W 53rd Street (unanimous)
• Continued temporary fencing regulations discussion to March 25, 2024 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will review the 2023 community survey, consider bids for 2024 Capital Improvement Plan projects, and vote on amending the professional services agreement with Burns and McDonnell. They will also consider Ordinance #1800, which amends parking prohibitions in the city code. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, claims, and appointments.

• Consider bids for 2024 CIP projects
• Amend Professional Services Agreement with Burns and McDonnell for 2024 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance #1800 - amending parking prohibitions (Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-60)
• Approve Claims and Appropriations – Ordinance #1799 – January 2024
• 2023 Community Survey Presentation

The Fairway City Council unanimously approved the low bid from JM Fahey Construction for the 2024 Capital Improvement Projects at $782,767, below the budgeted $854,000. The Council also approved an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Burns and McDonnell for construction engineering, not to exceed $14,000, with one abstention. Ordinance #1800 amending parking prohibitions on 62nd Street was approved unanimously with revisions. The consent agenda, including claims, swim meet ILA, Super Pass agreement, mayoral appointments, and audit engagement letter, was approved unanimously.

• Approved JM Fahey Construction bid for 2024 CIP projects at $782,767 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Burns and McDonnell for 2024 CIP, not to exceed $14,000 (one abstention)
• Approved Ordinance #1800 amending parking prohibitions, Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-60 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F including claims, swim meet ILA, Super Pass agreement, mayoral appointments, audit engagement letter (unanimous)

Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a request from property owner Amy Rodgers for an exception to allow a 6-foot privacy fence on a corner lot at 6101 Delmar St to project in front of the adjacent dwelling unit's building line and sit on the property line. Staff does not oppose the exception, citing no sight-line concerns, and recommends conditions including obtaining a building permit within one year. The commission will decide whether to grant the exception under the site plan review process.

• Exception request for 6-foot privacy fence at 6101 Delmar St (Mission Highlands Lot 341)
• Fence would be located 12 feet from street curb on street-side property line
• Staff recommends approval with conditions: building permit required and fees paid
• Approval void if building permit not obtained within one year

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider a sign deviation request from Crossland Construction at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway and a joint road improvement project on Roe Avenue from 63rd Street to Shawnee Mission Parkway, involving mill and overlay, curb repair, crosswalk, striping, and sidewalk work. The council will also elect a City Council President and handle routine consent agenda items including claims, a swim meet agreement, and a Super Pass agreement.

• Sign deviation request from Crossland Construction at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• 2024 CARS Agreement for road work on Roe from 63rd Street to Shawnee Mission Parkway (joint with Roeland Park, Prairie Village, Mission)
• Election of City Council President
• Approve Claims and Appropriations – Ordinance #1798 – December 2024
• Approve Swim Meet ILA and Super Pass Agreement

The Fairway City Council approved the consent agenda, a sign deviation for the 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway construction site, and the 2024 CARS road agreement. Councilwoman Jenna Brofsky was elected Council President for a two-year term. The meeting also included reports and an executive session on personnel.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and December 2023 claims (unanimous)
• Approved sign deviation request from Crossland Construction at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 CARS Agreement for road work on Roe from 63rd Street to Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Elected Jenna Brofsky as Council President (4-3, 1 abstention)