{
 "city": "Fairway",
 "state": "KS",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/fairwaykansas.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider traffic ordinance amendment and sign deviations",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review three site plans, including new homes and sign deviations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/uploads/dm/9401/07272026_Planning_Commission_Agenda_and_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Fairway 2027 draft budget proposes 4-mill tax increase for capital projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/uploads/dm/9324/DRAFT_Master_Doc_7132026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review five site plans, including KU Hospital sign request",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/uploads/dm/9172/06292026_Planning_Commission_Agenda_and_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to hear appeal over basement egress denial and garage setback variance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/uploads/dm/8766/05182026_BZA_Agenda_and_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider property tax rebate, development agreement, and sign deviations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/Entire_Packet(30).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/May_11_2026_City_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review 9 site plans, including sports court permits and new homes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/04-27-2026_Planning_Commission_Agenda_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on rental regulations and two sport court permits",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/Entire_Packet(29).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/April_13_2026_City_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Fairway board to hear two variance requests for garage and porch additions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/03-30-2026_Board_of_Zoning_Appeals_Agenda_and_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 5-year CARS plan, consent agenda items",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/Entire_Packet(28).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review five site plans, including new homes and generator exceptions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/03-02-2026_Planning_Commission_Agenda_and_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/03022026PC_minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to weigh generator variance at 5638 Aberdeen Rd",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/01-26-2026_Board_of_Zoning_Appeals_Agenda_and_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/01262026BZAMinutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve pool, tennis court, golf simulator contracts and 2026 funding",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fairwaykansas.org/vertical/sites/%7B2E9A1127-A5E6-4265-8DEB-66A64969B748%7D/uploads/Entire_Packet(27).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fairwaykansas.org"
  }
 ]
}