Mission Hills public meetings in 2021

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review five residential projects at its December 14, 2021 meeting. Items include a consent agenda for an emergency A/C replacement, a porch/window/patio project, window replacements, and two substantial construction projects (a house remodel with pool and a patio/pool replacement) that require variances. The board will also discuss design guideline compliance for several projects.

• Consent: A/C replacement at 6536 High Dr (non-conforming, no variance needed)
• JL Real Estate: new front porch, windows, rear patio, front walkway at 6521 Mission Rd
• Wolff: window replacements at 2200 Tomahawk Rd (muntin style change)
• Ginavan: house remodel, new pool, driveway, porch at 2600 W 68th St (requires 2 variances: 2-ft side yard, 144-sf lot coverage)
• Kaiser: replace patio, new pool at 6417 Willow Ln (requires 6-ft side yard variance)

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will hold a budget amendment hearing followed by a regular meeting. They will consider several ordinances, including one to prohibit short-term rentals and another to revise artificial turf regulations, as well as resolutions for tree pruning contracts and an opioid settlement. The consent agenda includes routine items like claims and a budget amendment.

• Ordinance No. 1600 – Prohibition of Short-Term Rentals
• Ordinance No. 1599 – Artificial Turf Revision
• Resolution Nos. 2021-Z and 2021-AA: Contracts with KC Arborist and Van Booven Tree for 2022 Street Tree Pruning
• Resolution No. 2021-BB: Agreement with CARS for Tomahawk Rd: State Line Rd to Mission Rd
• Resolution No. 2021-DD: Opioid Settlement

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 1603, establishing daily fines for repeat nuisance properties, and Ordinance No. 1600, regulating short-term rentals with a 30-day minimum. The artificial turf ordinance revision was sent back to the Planning Commission to add a definition of 'putting green.' Other approvals included the consent agenda, a solicitation ordinance revision, an arborist services agreement with Roeland Park, and an opioid settlement resolution.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1603 for repeat nuisance penalties (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1600 for short-term rentals (5-0)
• Sent Ordinance No. 1599 (artificial turf revision) back to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, budget amendment, and contracts (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1602 for solicitation revisions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-CC for arborist services with Roeland Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-DD for opioid settlement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1601 for drainage study revisions (5-0)

Crime and Safety

The Crime Prevention and Safety Committee is meeting to review proposed changes to city ordinances on solicitation, specifically a requirement for solicitors to obtain a license. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of proposed ordinance changes requiring solicitors to acquire a license
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021

The Crime Prevention and Safety Committee approved the November 16, 2021 minutes and agreed to recommend that the City Council require all solicitors to register for a license, modeled on Prairie Village's policy but covering all solicitors, not just commercial ones. The recommendation includes a note that the City Council should address legal issues. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended requiring all solicitors to register for a license, modeled on Prairie Village's policy

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review ten items, including a consent agenda for window and patio replacements, several changes to previously approved projects, new home and pool proposals, and a resolution regarding greenspace study requirements. The board will also discuss design guideline compliance for items like driveway widths and door styles.

• Consent agenda: window replacement at 6440 Overbrook Road and new covered patio at 2501 West 69th Street
• Changes to approved projects: outdoor kitchen at 3015 West 67th Street and outdoor fireplace at 3103 West 67th Terrace
• New home and pool at 6716 Cherokee Lane (4,743 sq ft footprint) and 5930 Oakwood Road
• New patio, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and fireplace at 2501 West 63rd Street
• Resolution re: Greenspace Study Requirements

Crime and Safety

The Crime Prevention and Safety Committee is meeting to discuss current crime statistics, review a repeat request for a stop sign at Belinder and 67th St, and consider a City Council request to review city ordinances on solicitation. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of current crime statistics
• Repeat request for stop sign at Belinder and 67th St
• City Council request to review solicitation ordinances

The Crime Prevention and Safety Committee approved the February 18, 2021 minutes unanimously. They declined to reexamine stop signs at 67th St and Belinder, citing a valid two-year-old analysis, but recommended selective enforcement and radar speed signs. The committee also agreed to review draft ordinance changes requiring a permit for solicitation at their next meeting.

• Approved February 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied reexamination of stop signs at 67th & Belinder; recommended selective enforcement and radar speed signs
• Agreed to review draft solicitation permit ordinance at December 1, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss three items: revisions to the artificial turf ordinance to allow putting greens, review of drainage study requirements, and short-term rentals. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Approve minutes from October 13th meeting
• Revisions to Artificial Turf Ordinance to allow putting greens
• Review Drainage Study Requirements
• Discussion of Short Term Rentals

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing multiple residential projects involving driveway replacements, patio modifications, and a large-scale house remodel. The board will also discuss whether to waive survey requirements for greenspace calculations during simple structure replacements.

• House remodel at 2600 West 68th Street requiring variances for side yard setback and lot coverage
• Proposed patio and driveway modifications at 6130 Mission Drive
• Project changes at 6730 Tomahawk Road to omit a rear addition and screened porch
• Outdoor kitchen installation at 6438 Indian Lane
• Discussion on drainage study and greenspace survey requirements for property replacements

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 8, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items. Key discussions include a possible prohibition of short-term rentals, additional intersection cameras and license plate readers, and the Kansas City Regional Climate Action Plan. The council will also consider contracts for solid waste services and arborist services, and may amend the nuisance property ordinance.

• Resolution No. 2021 – Y: Contract for Solid Waste Services
• Resolution No. Y - Agreement with Roeland Park for Arborist Services
• Discussion of Additional Intersection Cameras and License Plate Readers (LPR)
• Discussion of Potential Prohibition of Short-Term Rentals
• Claims Ordinance No. 1596

The City Council approved adding intersection cameras and license plate readers at first and second priority boundary and internal locations, funded partly by ARPA funds, and approved a 5-year solid waste contract with Waste Management (Option 2a) at $337,980 annually. Both motions passed 5-0. The council also approved a sediment removal contract and discussed but did not decide on tree ordinance amendments or a short-term rental ban.

• Approved intersection cameras and LPRs at priority locations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-Y: Waste Management contract, Option 2a (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-X: LMCC sediment removal under Indian Lane bridge (5-0)
• Approved Kappa Holiday Homes Tour application (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2021 with corrections (5-0)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review 10 residential projects, including a consent agenda with six items and several individual applications. Notable items include a new home at 6601 Belinder Avenue, a basketball goal requiring a variance at 2508 West 69th Street, and multiple patio, porch, and siding changes. One application (5930 Oakwood Road) is continued to November 30th.

• Consent agenda: City landscaping at Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace, siding replacement at 2209 West 70th Street, patio/pergola at 2100 West 69th Street, and more
• Brian Naifeh: basketball goal in side yard at 2508 West 69th Street, requires 9-foot variance
• Matt & Kerry Adam: new home and sport court renovation at 6601 Belinder Avenue
• Samira Zaman & Talal Khan: new home at 5930 Oakwood Road, continued to November 30th
• Multiple patio and porch projects, including at 3002 West 67th Terrace and 1910 West 67th Terrace

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission will consider revisions to the artificial turf ordinance to allow putting greens, following discussion at its September meeting. The commission will also conduct its annual review of the Comprehensive Plan and receive information on solar opportunities. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or virtually.

• Possible revisions to artificial turf ordinance to allow putting greens
• Annual review of Comprehensive Plan
• Information on solar opportunities
• Future topics: corner lot setbacks, larger detached buildings, greenspace recommendations

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board is meeting to review six residential projects involving patios, pools, and exterior modifications. Three applicants require variances to meet setback or greenspace requirements, while others seek approval for changes to previously approved plans. The board will determine if the proposed designs comply with city ordinances and design guidelines.

• Nottberg (3002 West 67th Terrace): Patio expansion requires a 3-foot variance for rear setback; previous 10-foot variance was denied.
• Turley (2801 West 67th Street): Front walkway replacement requires a variance because the new path connects to a front-yard patio.
• Koenig Building & Restoration (6516 Belinder Avenue): Substantial construction project adding a pool, patio, and outdoor kitchen.
• Sheridan (2109 West 68th Street): Patio enlargement results in 57.9% greenspace, below the 60% design guideline recommendation.
• Blasi (6640 Indian Lane): Changes to a previously approved landscape plan, including four new street trees.

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 11, 2021, covering routine approvals and several policy items. Key actions include considering adding data to the Lexis Nexis Community Crime Map, adopting ordinances on standard traffic and uniform police offense codes, and approving contracts for the 2021 financial audit and capital maintenance projects. The council will also discuss repeat nuisance properties and hear a request from a JCCC representative.

• Consider adding data to Lexis Nexis Community Crime Map
• Claims Ordinance No. 1593
• Resolution 2021-V: Contract with Gordon CPA for 2021 Financial Audit
• Resolution 2021-W: Contract with LMCC for 2021 Capital Maintenance Projects
• Ordinance No. 1594 – Standard Traffic Ordinance; Ordinance No. 1595 – Uniform Police Offense Code

Park Board

The Park Board will review grounds maintenance, arborist reports, and Rosehill Gardens updates. The meeting includes discussions on the Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace Project and Eisenhower Pond improvements.

• Grounds Maintenance Contract report from Dave Heinen
• Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace Project update
• Eisenhower Pond east shore shelf improvements
• Crabapple cultivar selection for 5 Urn Island

The Park Board approved a $2,300 proposal from Rosehill Gardens to spruce up Four Seasons Island, funded from the approximately $4,913 available to split between the two homes associations. The board also discussed maintenance updates, including Eisenhower Pond improvements and Wenonga Road stonework, and considered a resident's offer to design a Mission Hills sign at 66th and Mission Rd., though some members expressed concerns about individual design projects.

• Approved $2,300 Rosehill proposal for Four Seasons Island (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed lowering Eisenhower Pond water for shelf work and planting to balance ecosystem
• Discussed pruning trees at Flag Island to increase flagpole visibility
• Discussed researching monarch garden certification and potential locations

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review eight residential projects, including new home constructions, a rear addition, a roof replacement, a patio/fire pit, a pergola replacement, and a driveway replacement. Two projects are continued to October 26th. Several items require variances or have design guideline concerns for discussion.

• New home & pool at 5930 Oakwood Rd (Zaman/Khan) continued to Oct 26
• New home & sport court at 6601 Belinder Ave (Adam) continued to Oct 26
• Rear addition at 6524 Sagamore Rd (Zahner) requires 2-ft variance for patio setback
• Faux slate roof at 3617 W 64th St (Aliber) – ARB recommends discussion on color blend
• Pergola replacement at Mission Hills Country Club, 5400 Mission Dr

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing three residential projects in the Neighborhood Estates character area. The most significant item is a new 2-story home with a pool at 5930 Oakwood Road, which requires discussion regarding garage placement and greenspace coverage. The board is also reviewing light fixture changes at 5924 High Drive, which requires a variance, and a new window well at 3110 Tomahawk Road.

• New 2-story home (4,623 sq. ft. footprint) and pool at 5930 Oakwood Road
• Light fixture installation on front wing walls at 5924 High Drive requiring a variance
• New window well and basement windows at 3110 Tomahawk Road
• ARB to determine if garage placement at 5930 Oakwood Road meets design guidelines
• ARB to review greenspace reduction to 61.2% at 5930 Oakwood Road

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on the 2022 revenue neutral rate and the 2022 budget, and to consider adopting the budget. The council will also discuss routine items on the consent agenda, including a police contract and the capital improvement plan, and take up new business such as franchise fees and a flood study update.

• Resolution 2021-S: Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate
• Resolution 2021-U: Adoption of 2022 Budget
• Ordinance No. 1591: Kansas Gas Franchise Fee
• Ordinance No. 1592: Master Franchise Code Amendments
• Resolution 2021-T: 2022 Police Contract with City of Prairie Village

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect officers, and discuss two possible ordinance changes: allowing artificial turf putting greens and setting setbacks for basketball goals in front yards. No old business is listed.

• Approve minutes from May 12 meeting
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Discuss revisions to artificial turf ordinance to allow putting greens
• Discuss possible setback for basketball goals (accessory structures) in front yard

Park Board

The Mission Hills Park Board is meeting in person with a teleconference option. They will approve minutes from June 1, 2021, hear maintenance reports from the grounds contractor, city arborist, and Rosehill Gardens, and discuss old business including the Indian Hills Country Club screening, Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace project, and Eisenhower Pond updates. New business includes a memorial bench at Nature Island.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2021
• Maintenance reports: Dave Heinen (grounds contract), Jesse Kirk (city arborist), Rosehill Gardens
• Indian Hills Country Club screening
• Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace project
• Eisenhower Pond updates: west shore cleanup, duckweed, east shore shelf improvements

The Park Board unanimously approved accepting a donated memorial bench from Ms. McConnell for Nature Island (#63), with installation costs to be discussed. The board also reviewed maintenance reports and project updates, including delays to the Wenonga Road project due to stone availability and ongoing work on Eisenhower Pond. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved memorial bench donation for Nature Island (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing several property improvement requests, including a new two-story addition on Sagamore Road and a driveway and patio extension on West 63rd Street. The board will also consider amending a previous approval for the Mission Hills Country Club tennis court based on new information.

• New two-story addition at 6545 Sagamore Road
• Circle driveway, patio extension, and front walkway at 2520 West 63rd Street
• Replacement of chain link fence at 5400 Mission Drive
• Roof replacement at 6420 Wenonga Terrace
• Driveway replacement at 2602 West 70th Street

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2021, preceded by an Arbor Day celebration. The agenda includes routine items like the police and fire reports, a claims ordinance, and the July financial report. Under old business, the council will discuss Tomahawk Road engineering and a property at 3002 W. 66th Terrace. New business includes a charter ordinance and resolution to change the regular council meeting time to 5:30 p.m., plus an ordinance revising the park use application.

• Charter Ordinance 17 and Resolution 2021-R: Change regular council meeting time to 5:30 p.m.
• Ord. No. 1589: Revisions to Park Use Application
• Tomahawk Road Engineering – Finalizing Project Plans
• 3002 W. 66th Terrace – Update
• Claims Ordinance No. 1588

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board is reviewing nine residential projects, including driveway replacements, a patio extension, light fixtures, water features, a screened porch, and a new house. One project, a new house at 5930 Oakwood Road, was continued to August 31. The board will also consider a variance request for light fixtures at 5924 High Drive.

• Tanya Trost: circle driveway and patio extension at 2520 W 63rd St, continued from July 20
• Monty & Christina Montgomery: replace circle driveway at 5600 State Line Rd
• David & Catherine Clark: replace driveway, sidewalk, patio at 6532 High Dr (non-conforming patio)
• Ryan Ash: replace driveway at 6508 High Dr
• David & Diane Zimmer: light fixtures on front walls at 5924 High Dr (variance required)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing several residential projects, including window changes, siding replacements, and driveway extensions. The board is also evaluating requests for a putting green and a redesigned screen porch.

• Proposed 250 square foot artificial turf putting green at 3126 West 68th Street
• Request for new circle driveway and patio extension at 2520 West 63rd Street
• Redesigned screen porch addition at 6627 Belinder Avenue to eliminate a previously denied variance
• Siding replacement and window update at 2308 West 70th Street
• Variance required for fence height and location at 5924 High Drive

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council is holding a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting to review financial reports, discuss a police license plate reader program, and consider several administrative items including a contract for audio-visual improvements and setting a public hearing on the revenue neutral rate.

• Discussion of License Plate Reader program under Police Report
• Claims Ordinance No. 1587 on consent agenda
• June financial report, 2nd quarter analysis, and reserve fund analysis
• Tomahawk Road engineering update under old business
• Resolution 2021-Q: contract for audio-visual improvements in Council Chambers

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board is meeting to review eight residential projects, including changes to previously approved driveways and patios, window and door modifications, siding replacement, and new water features. Several items were continued from prior meetings, and staff reports indicate most proposals comply with city ordinances and design guidelines.

• Jager: modify approved concrete driveway to add paver area, widening to 22 ft at 3201 W 69th St
• Blackwell: new circle driveway and rear bluestone patio at 3216 W 68th St; drainage study required
• Ruane: door and window modifications at 6442 Sagamore Rd
• Seago: replace wood siding with Hardie fiber cement at 2102 W 69th Terrace
• Hinchman: two water features, fences, and concrete ramp at 6430 Willow Ln; clarifications needed on fence style and pump visibility

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review six residential projects, including a withdrawn siding/window replacement, a fence project requiring a variance, driveway changes, and several outdoor kitchen/fireplace additions. One item was withdrawn, and another requires no action. The board will also consider a variance for a fence exceeding height limits.

• 6624 Rainbow Avenue: siding/window replacement withdrawn
• 5924 High Drive: fence variance of 14 inches for height exceeding 6-foot limit
• 3201 West 69th Street: driveway modification with paver area
• 6125 Mission Drive: fire pit and outdoor kitchen
• 2600 Verona Road: patio, roof, outdoor kitchen, fireplace (variance for rear setback)

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council is meeting to discuss public safety reports, including a license plate reader discussion, and to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a contract for a supplemental flood study of Brush Creek and Rock Creek, design guidelines for play structures, and a property plat for 6601 Belinder Avenue. The consent agenda includes claims and an ordinance allowing alcohol at community events.

• Resolution 2021-P: Contract with Water Resources Solutions for supplemental flood study of Brush Creek and Rock Creek
• Resolution 2021-O: Design guidelines for play structures and driveway back out areas
• Ordinance No. 1585: Play equipment definition
• Ordinance No. 1586: Platted setbacks
• Property plat for 6601 Belinder Avenue

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review 12 residential projects, including several requiring variances for fence height, patio setbacks, and greenspace compliance. Items include new pools, outdoor kitchens, driveways, and changes to previously approved projects. The board will also consider a city landscaping project at 6300 State Line Road.

• City landscaping at 6300 State Line Rd with stone walls and bronze planters
• Zimmer fence variance: 14-inch height variance needed for side yard fence
• Nottberg patio variance denied by BZA, greenspace at 57.3% vs 60% required
• Stadler pool/spa project requires 4.25-ft setback variance, greenspace at 59.8%
• Trost circle driveway at 2520 W 63rd St, interior green smaller than recommended

Park Board

The Mission Hills Park Board is meeting by teleconference to approve minutes, receive maintenance reports from contractors and the city arborist, and hear updates from local homes associations. They will also discuss old business regarding Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace and set the next meeting for September 7, 2021.

• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2021
• Maintenance reports: Dave Heinen (Grounds Maintenance Contract), Jesse Kirk (City Arborist), Rosehill Gardens
• Reports from Mission Hills Homes Company, Tomahawk Road Homes Association, Indian Hills Homes Association
• Old business: Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace
• Next meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021

The Park Board unanimously approved the April 6, 2021 minutes. The board discussed various maintenance issues, including tree pruning, island upkeep, and a proposed memorial bench for John McConnell at Nature Island. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussion points for future action.

• Approved April 6, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed hard prune of Colonial Court whitebud (no vote)
• Discussed memorial bench for John McConnell at Nature Island (no vote)
• Discussed renaming Nymph Island to Sante Fe Trail Park (no vote)
• Discussed moving Fisher Boy statue and placing Donohue statue (no vote)

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council is holding a financial and strategic planning retreat to discuss the long-term financial outlook, review the 2022-2026 financial forecast including a gap analysis and draft Capital Improvement Program, and set budget priorities. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of 2022-2026 financial forecast
• Imbalance sheet/gap analysis
• Draft Capital Improvement Program 2022-2026
• Discussion of City Council budget priorities

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Mission Hills Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes and a resolution covering four variance requests and an appeal of an Architectural Review Board decision. The board will also consider two additional variance applications for a fence and a patio. All items are public hearings on specific property requests.

• Variance for side yard setback at 2312 Tomahawk Road (John Wolfe)
• Variance for fence in platted setback at 6552 Overbrook Road (Melissa Foster)
• Variance for rear yard setback at 6438 Sagamore Road (Bethany and Stephen Reintjes)
• Appeal of ARB decision to deny project at Indian Hills Country Club, 6847 Tomahawk Road
• Variance for fence (14 inches) at 5924 High Drive (David and Diane Zimmer); variance for patio (10 ft.) at 3002 W. 67th Terrace (Leigh and Tyler Nottberg)

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance for Leigh and Tyer Nottberg to expand their patio at 3002 W. 67th Terrace, as the required 10-foot setback variance failed all five conditions. The board also approved variances for John Wolfe, Melissa Foster, and Bethany and Stephen Reinjtes, and denied an appeal by Indian Hills Country Club. The Zimmer fence variance was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved variance for John Wolfe (5-0)
• Approved variance for Melissa Foster (5-0)
• Approved variance for Bethany and Stephen Reinjtes (5-0)
• Denied appeal of Indian Hills Country Club (5-0)
• Continued Zimmer fence variance to June 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Denied Nottberg patio variance (4-1)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board is meeting to review 11 items, including a consent agenda of six minor residential projects and several larger proposals. Key items include a fence variance request, a new home and pool, multiple additions, and a detached garage. The board will decide on approvals, with some projects requiring variances or continued from prior meetings.

• Zimmer fence variance: 14-inch height variance for fence exceeding 6-foot side yard limit at 5924 High Drive
• Torres multiple additions at 3110 Tomahawk Road, with design guideline concerns about siding, roof pitches, and windows
• Block detached garage (755 sq ft) and cabana (1,219 sq ft) at 2940 Verona Road, with greenspace at 65.9% vs 70% guideline
• Top Choice Contracting new home and swimming pool at 2117 Drury Ln, continued from May 11
• Consent agenda: retaining wall, window changes, fence replacement, front walkway, and cosmetic upgrades

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing and discuss revisions to design guidelines for play structures, the definition of play equipment, and platted setbacks. They will also consider a property plat for 6601 Belinder Avenue and approve minutes from the April 14th meeting.

• Public hearing on design guideline for play structures
• Ordinance revision on play equipment definition
• Ordinance revision on platted setbacks
• Property plat for 6601 Belinder Avenue

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review 10 residential projects, including a new home with a swimming pool, multiple additions, and various exterior modifications. Several items require variances for fence height, artificial turf, and side-yard setbacks. The board will also consider consent agenda items for gate and window changes.

• New 2-story home and pool at 2117 Drury Lane (Top Choice Contracting LLC)
• Variance for 1,100 sq ft artificial turf at 6405 High Drive (Lauren Allen)
• Variance for fence height at 5924 High Drive (David & Diane Zimmer)
• Multiple additions and deck at 6627 Belinder Avenue (Drake & Kate Scott)
• New patios with outdoor kitchen at 2311 West 70th Terrace (Timothy & Molly Schapker)

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like minutes and financial reports, plus several substantive items. The consent agenda includes a claims ordinance, allowing alcohol at a concert at City Hall Park, and a CARS program resolution. Under new business, the council will discuss a proposed 2021 Community Engagement Plan and a comprehensive stormwater policy, and will receive a report on 3002 W. 66th Terrace.

• Claims Ordinance No. 1581
• Ordinance No. 1582 – Allowing for Alcohol at Concert at City Hall Park
• Resolution 2021-N: 2022-2026 CARS Program
• Report on 3002 W. 66th Terrace
• Proposed 2021 Community Engagement Plan and Comprehensive Stormwater Policy

Park Board

The Mission Hills Park Board is meeting by teleconference to approve minutes, hear maintenance reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include design options for Wenonga Road/Terrace, Eisenhower Pond plantings, and a tree ordinance review.

• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2021
• Maintenance reports: grounds contract, city arborist, Rosehill Gardens, fountains
• Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace design options
• Eisenhower Pond design and irrigation estimate
• Tree ordinance review

The Park Board discussed updating the city's tree ordinance, prompted by the Mayor's request to review Prairie Village's new tree rules. Staff recommended a comprehensive update, including better definitions for tear-down processes and higher fines. No formal action was taken on the ordinance. The board also heard reports on maintenance and community funding for park projects, including a $40,000 contribution from the Indian Hills Homes Association for the Wenonga Rd./Wenonga Terr. Island, contingent on receiving at least two bids for landscaping.

• Approved April 6, 2021 minutes unanimously with grammatical corrections
• Discussed tree ordinance review; no formal action taken
• Noted IHHA approved up to $40,000 for Wenonga Rd./Wenonga Terr. Island, contingent on two bids
• Noted TRHA likely contributing $9,000 to Eisenhower Pond project
• Discussed replacing boxwoods along 63rd near Indian Ln. this fall
• Scheduled next meeting for June 1, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. virtually

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Mission Hills Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve prior minutes and a resolution, then consider five variance applications for properties on W. 64th Street, High Drive, Tomahawk Road, Overbrook Road, and Sagamore Road. The board will also hear an appeal of an Architectural Review Board decision to deny a project at Indian Hills Country Club.

• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2021
• Resolution for Thomas & Tiffany Ruzicka, 2526 W. 64th Street — side yard setback variance
• Variance for Lauren Allen, 6405 High Drive — artificial turf, 850 sq. ft. required
• Variance for John Wolfe, 2312 Tomahawk Road — side yard setback, 2 ft. required
• Appeal of ARB denial — Indian Hills Country Club, 6847 Tomahawk Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variances: a 2-foot side yard setback variance for John Wolfe at 2312 Tomahawk Road, a 16.8-foot fence variance for Melissa Foster at 6552 Overbrook Road, and a 7.1-foot rear yard setback variance for Bethany and Stephen Reintjes at 6438 Sagamore Road. The board also denied Indian Hills Country Club's appeal of the Architectural Review Board's decision to deny a protective net along the 69th Street driving range, finding the ARB's decision reasonable. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved 2-foot side yard setback variance for John Wolfe at 2312 Tomahawk Road (4-0)
• Approved 16.8-foot fence variance for Melissa Foster at 6552 Overbrook Road, contingent on a 4-foot white picket fence with finial style and double rail (4-0)
• Approved 7.1-foot rear yard setback variance for Bethany and Stephen Reintjes at 6438 Sagamore Road (4-0)
• Denied Indian Hills Country Club's appeal of ARB decision to deny protective net at 6847 Tomahawk Road (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved resolution granting Thomas and Tiffany Ruzicka a variance (4-0)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board is meeting to review 10 residential projects, including new homes, additions, and modifications. The board will also consider several variance requests, including for artificial turf and fence height. Decisions will be made on the consent agenda and individual project applications.

• New home and swimming pool at 2117 Drury Lane (Top Choice Contracting LLC)
• New home and swimming pool at 3728 West 65th Street (Mark & Amy Thompson)
• Cabana, detached garage, and outdoor living area at 2940 Verona Road (Ken Block)
• Artificial turf variance request at 6405 High Drive (Lauren Allen)
• Fence height variance request at 5924 High Drive (David & Diane Zimmer)

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from February 10th and discuss old and new business. Old business includes a comprehensive water policy document and design guidelines for play structures. New business involves ordinance revisions to the play equipment definition and platted setbacks. All items are under discussion; no final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from February 10th meeting
• Comprehensive Water Policy Document (old business)
• Design Guideline for Play Structures (old business)
• Ordinance Revision - Play Equipment Definition (new business)
• Ordinance Revision - Platted Setbacks (new business)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review nine residential projects, including a new home and swimming pool, several additions, and a continued siding/window replacement. The board will also consider consent agenda items for dormers, decks, patios, and garage changes. Two projects require variances, and two are substantial construction matters.

• New home and swimming pool at 2117 Drury Lane (Top Choice Contracting LLC)
• Addition to front/side of home at 2312 Tomahawk Road (John & Cathy Wolfe) - variance required
• New porch, patio, pantry, outdoor kitchen, window replacement at 6716 Willow Lane (Steve & Andrea Morgan) - substantial construction
• New patio, pergola, outdoor fireplace, kitchen, trellis, screen wall at 6530 Wenonga Road (Dan & Kristen Fromm) - substantial construction
• Siding/window replacement at 6624 Rainbow Avenue (Dustin & Katherine Stiles) - continued from March 30, siding sample not approved

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will consider routine consent items, including a traffic engineering contract, and discuss several infrastructure projects. Old business includes updates on undergrounding projects, a report on a property, and a discussion of Tomahawk Road alternatives. New business includes the 2020 financial audit and a contract for street improvements.

• Claims Ordinance No. 1579
• 2021 Time and Material Contract for Traffic Engineering: Merge Midwest
• 65th Street Undergrounding (State Line Road to Belinder): Discussion of Potential Project
• Tomahawk Road: Discussion of Project Alternates (Sidewalk, Deco. Lighting, Crosswalks)
• Resolution 2021-M: Contract with LMCC for 2021 Street Improvements

Park Board

The Mission Hills Park Board is meeting by teleconference to approve minutes, review maintenance reports, and discuss old business including design options for Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace, irrigation estimates for Eisenhower Pond and Verona/Norwood, and parking lot screening at Indian Hills Country Club. No new business items are listed beyond potential discussion topics.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2021
• Maintenance reports: Grounds Maintenance Contract, City Arborist, Rosehill Gardens, fountains
• Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace design options
• Eisenhower Pond irrigation estimate for south end
• Indian Hills Country Club parking lot screening

The Park Board unanimously approved plan option #4 for the Wenonga Rd./Wenonga Terr. area, with changes including replacing columnar trees with three small ornamental trees, creating a sitting wall instead of a sculpture, and no plantings directly in front of the wall. The board also discussed the Eisenhower Pond project, including a $11,545 proposal for west side shoreline planting and a $7,100 bid for new irrigation, but took no formal action on it. The minutes from March 2, 2021, were approved unanimously.

• Approved plan option #4 for Wenonga Rd./Wenonga Terr. with modifications, unanimously.
• Approved the March 2, 2021 meeting minutes, unanimously.

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board is reviewing several residential projects, including a new home at 2117 Drury Lane, changes to previously approved projects, and various additions like fences, generators, and outdoor fireplaces. The board will also consider a variance for a project at 2526 West 64th Street and a fence at 6552 Overbrook Road.

• New 2-story home at 2117 Drury Lane with 3,636 sq ft footprint, pool, and 3-car garage
• Variance required for Ruzicka project at 2526 West 64th Street due to side yard setback violation
• Variance required for Foster fence at 6552 Overbrook Road due to platted setback violation
• Pool deck replacement at 2508 Arno Road is nonconforming but no new variance needed
• Two outdoor fireplaces proposed at 2040 West 59th Street and 2403 West 69th Terrace

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board is meeting to review five residential exterior modification proposals. Items include enclosing a porch, replacing siding, an interior remodel with exterior changes, a garage addition requiring a variance, and a large two-story garage and home addition. The board will assess compliance with city ordinances and design guidelines.

• Robert Green, 2318 West 59th Street: enclose screened porch with casement windows and siding
• Dustin & Katherine Stiles, 6624 Rainbow Avenue: replace siding with Hardie shake shingles (ARB has typically rejected flat-looking products)
• Jeff & Tricia Reeder, 6509 High Drive: interior remodel with second-floor addition and new windows/doors
• Bethany & Stephen Reintjes, 6438 Sagamore Road: garage addition and window replacement; requires variance for rear yard setback (19.3 ft provided vs 26.4 ft required)
• David & Brooke Ward, 2840 Verona Road: 1,340 sq ft 2-story garage addition, 570 sq ft home addition, and site improvements; drainage study required

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 10th meeting and to discuss a Comprehensive Water Policy Document under old business. No new business items are listed. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually.

• Approval of February 10th Planning Commission minutes
• Discussion of Comprehensive Water Policy Document

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent agenda items, financial reports, and public safety updates. Key discussions include the potential 65th Street utility undergrounding project (State Line Road to Belinder) and review of alternates for Tomahawk Road. The council will also consider an ordinance on animal trapping and receive a report on 3002 W. 66th Terrace.

• Claims Ordinance No. 1577
• Resolution No. 2021-G through L: bank and investment pool resolutions
• 65th Street Undergrounding (State Line Road to Belinder) financial discussion
• Tomahawk Road – review of Lamp Rynearson exhibits on alternates
• Ord. No. 1578 – Animal Trapping recommendation

Park Board

The Mission Hills Park Board is meeting by teleconference to approve minutes, hear maintenance reports, and discuss team reports. They will also review old business, including proposed projects for the 2021-22 Master Plan, and new business about landscape screening at Indian Hills Country Club.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2020
• Maintenance reports: Grounds Maintenance Contract, City Arborist, Rosehill Gardens, Tomahawk SBC & Fountain Updates
• Master Plan projects: Wenonga Road/Wenonga Terrace, Verona/Norwood, Stonework at 64th/Indian Lane, Eddy Island, Colonial Court, Pembroke Court, Eisenhower Pond, Overhill cul-de-sac
• Indian Hills Country Club – Landscape Screening of Parking Lots

The Park Board approved a motion to spend up to $2,000 for design drawings by landscape architect Robert Whitman for the island at Wenonga Rd. and Wenonga Terrace. The board also approved the October 6, 2020 minutes unanimously. Discussions were held on maintenance, team reports, and a potential landscaping project with Indian Hills Country Club, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved the October 6, 2020 minutes unanimously.
• Approved a motion to request an amount not to exceed $2,000 for design drawings by Robert Whitman for the island at Wenonga Rd. and Wenonga Terrace.

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing several proposals for new homes, additions, and landscape changes. Items include requests for patio replacements, garage extensions, and a protective net fence for Indian Hills Country Club.

• New two-story home and pool construction at 2117 Drury Lane
• New home, pool, and auto-court driveway at 6515 Belinder Avenue
• Protective net fence installation at 6847 Tomahawk Road
• Front porch, rear addition, and garage extension at 6709 Cherokee Lane
• Patio replacement and retaining wall installation at 3012 West 67th Terrace

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a municipal court action against a property at 3002 West 66th Terrace. The agenda contains only this single old business item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Discussion of municipal court action against 3002 West 66th Terrace

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review eight items, including several continued from prior meetings. These include new home constructions, a deck requiring variances, a patio overlay, and a protective net fence for a country club. The board will also consider consent agenda items for a retaining wall and a balcony change.

• New 2-story home with pool at 2117 Drury Lane (3,636 sq ft footprint)
• New 1-story home with pool at 6515 Belinder Avenue (5,225 sq ft footprint)
• Deck at 6525 Willow Lane requires variances for side and rear yard setbacks
• Indian Hills Country Club proposes 30-40 ft tall net fence along driving range
• Changes to previously approved projects at 5832 High Drive and 1910 West 69th Terrace

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from January 13th and to discuss design guidelines for play structures under new business. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually.

• Approval of January 13th minutes
• Discussion of design guidelines for play structures

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will consider several contracts and ordinances, including engineering services for Tomahawk Road, fountain improvements at Verona Columns, and property/liability/workers' compensation insurance. They will also review financial reports, including the 2020 year-end report and reserve fund analysis, and discuss updates on the Belinder Low Water Crossing and a property at 3002 W. 66th Terrace. The consent agenda includes a claims ordinance and a flower planting contract with Rosehill Gardens.

• Resolution 2021-C: Contract with Lamp Rynearson for Tomahawk Road Engineering
• Resolution 2021-D: Contract with Gunter Construction for Verona Columns Fountain Improvements
• Resolution 2021-E: Contracts for Property, Liability & Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Ordinance No. 1576: Revision to Design Guidelines Definition: Professional Review Panel
• Claims Ordinance No. 1575

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board (ARB) is meeting to review ten residential projects. Items include a new home and pool, several home additions and renovations, and changes to previously approved projects. Multiple projects require variances from city code, and several are continuations from prior meetings.

• New 2-story home with 3,395 sq ft footprint and pool at 2117 Drury Lane (Top Choice Contracting LLC)
• New deck over existing patio at 6525 Willow Lane requiring side and rear yard variances (Ringenson)
• Front addition/renovation and screened porch at 3015 West 67th Street requiring multiple variances (McCann/Wise)
• Changes to previously approved project at 3215 Tomahawk Road (Sarazen)
• New additions to side and rear of home at 2526 West 64th Street requiring a variance (Ruzicka)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board (ARB) is meeting to review 11 residential projects, including home additions, pool installations, driveway replacements, and changes to previously approved projects. Several projects require variances from city code, including side yard setbacks and greenspace requirements. One project, a subterranean accessory building for the Coulsons, has been continued to a July 20th meeting. The board will also review projects that were previously continued from December and January meetings.

• Scott Radecic: Multiple additions, pool, and patio at 6526 High Drive; requires variances for side yard setback and pool setback.
• Mark & Ashley Huppe: Driveway replacement and new patio at 2021 West 61st Terrace; patio variance requirement was removed with revised drawings.
• James McCann & Gaby Wise: Front addition/renovation and screened porch at 3015 West 67th Street; multiple variances required for side yards and fence height.
• Jonathan & Sarah Yen: Driveway replacement, new pool, spa, and pool deck at 2215 Drury Lane; project is a substantial construction matter.
• Fred & Lucy Coulson: Subterranean detached accessory building at 6405 Wenonga Road; project continued to July 20th meeting.

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance revision regarding the Professional Review Panel, and will also discuss a Comprehensive Water Policy Summary. The commission will consider approving the minutes from its December 9th meeting. This is a regular meeting with both old and new business items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Revision re: Professional Review Panel
• Discussion of Comprehensive Water Policy Summary
• Approval of Planning Commission Minutes (December 9th)

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, consent agenda items, and financial reports. Under new business, the council will consider a contract for a creek project at 2100 Tomahawk Road and a resolution related to a Johnson County health order. Old business includes discussion of the Belinder low water crossing, a report on 3002 W. 66th Terrace, and an update on Tomahawk Road.

• Resolution 2021-A: Contract for Creek Project at 2100 Tomahawk Road
• Resolution 2021-B: Johnson County Health Order Agreement
• Claims Ordinance No. 1574
• 2021 Time and Material Contracts (architect, construction, tree work, survey/engineering)
• Discussion of Belinder Low Water Crossing history and cost data

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board is meeting to review 12 residential projects, including additions, pools, patios, driveway replacements, and window/door changes. Several items require variances or are continuations from prior meetings. The board will also consider consent agenda items for previously approved projects.

• Scott Radecic: multiple additions, pool, patio at 6526 High Drive; requires variances for side yard and pool setback
• Mark & Ashley Huppe: driveway replacement and patio at 2021 West 61st Terrace; requires patio variance
• Kansas City Country Club: interior renovation and exterior patio/covered porch expansion at 6200 Indian Lane
• Danny & Maria Pfeifer: circle driveway, two additions, rear patio with fireplace at 6730 Tomahawk Road
• Todd & Sandra Morgan: rear patio with fire pit and front courtyard at 2921 W 69th Street