Mission Hills public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a continued application for a patio, sport court, and decorative walls. The board will determine if a previous Architectural Review Board decision was reasonable based on the existing record.

• Variance request for decorative walls in the front yard at 2411 W 70th Terrace
• 13.1-foot variance request for patio replacement at 2411 W 70th Terrace
• 3.75-foot variance request for sport court replacement at 2411 W 70th Terrace
• Approval of October 29, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously to continue the variance application submitted by Jeremy and Callie Bennett for patio, sport court replacement and decorative walls.

• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued Bennett variance application (5-0)

Park Board

The board will consider a proposal from the Indian Hills Homes Association to improve Eddy Island, including removal of triangle beds, soil, plant material, and steel edging, installation of a limestone drainage base, fabric separator, and 3‑4 inches of decomposed granite fill, at a cost of $4,238.00. The board will also review and adopt the 2026 Park Board calendar.

• Eddy Island improvements – removal of beds, soil, plant material, steel edging; limestone drainage base, fabric separator, 3‑4 in. granite fill; cost $4,238.00
• Review and adoption of the 2026 Park Board calendar

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing several residential property modifications and one city project. The board will consider requests for additions, landscaping, and exterior updates. Two items are continued from the December 2, 2025, meeting.

• 6215 Ensley Lane: replacing doors and windows
• 1901 W 68th Street: hot tub
• 2400 Tomahawk Road: new retaining walls and drainage
• Colonial Court: installation of bollards by the City of Mission Hills
• 2901 W 69th Street: home additions, pool, patio, pergolas, and outdoor kitchen

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will vote on a 2025 budget amendment and adopt three new ordinances covering traffic, public offenses, and rental licensing. It will also consider resolutions for the 2026 street‑tree pruning program and a property‑condition assessment at 6400 State Line Road. Additional items include routine approvals such as minutes, oath of office, and a public safety police report.

• 2025 Budget Amendment (New Business item A)
• Ordinance No. 1694: Standard Traffic Ordinance
• Ordinance No. 1695: Uniform Public Offense Code
• Resolution No. 2025-NN: Contracts with Happy Lemon Tree Service, Van Booven Tree Care and Wellnitz Tree Care, Inc. for 2026 street‑tree pruning
• Resolution No. 2025-OO: Contract with SixTwentyOne for property condition assessment of 6400 State Line Road

The council approved the minutes from the November 10 and 24 meetings (4‑0). Councilmembers approved Caroline Moran to fill Mayor Andy Weed’s remaining council term (5‑0). The council elected Bill Bruning as Council President (5‑0).

• Approved November 10 and 24 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Caroline Moran to complete council term (5-0)
• Elected Bill Bruning as Council President (5-0)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board will consider several residential improvement proposals, including patio and kitchen additions at multiple addresses. The most significant item is the remodel at 2901 W 69th Street, which violates a side‑yard setback requirement and therefore needs variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The board will review compliance with the city code and design guidelines for each project.

• Jeff & Joey Slutskiy – 2221 W 63rd Street – change to previously approved front door style
• Spencer & Jennifer Jones – 6508 Belinder Avenue – interior remodel with door and window modifications
• William & Patricia Willhite – 6520 Overhill Road – new covered patio, outdoor fireplace, and kitchen
• Clifford & Anne Gall – 5835 High Drive – new patio, pergola, outdoor fireplace, and kitchen
• Kristie & Mark Clifft – 2901 W 69th Street – whole‑house remodel with pool, patio, and required zoning variances

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a request regarding a Holiday Homes Tour event. The item is listed under new business.

• Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes Tour Event at 6440 Belinder Avenue

The City Council approved the Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes Tour at 6440 Belinder Avenue. The event fee was set at $250, higher than the standard $150 but lower than the $1,500 late fee. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0.

• Approved Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes Tour Event at 6440 Belinder Ave with $250 fee (5-0)
• Authorized installation of No Parking signs near the driveway per neighbor request

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing several residential projects, including a new home construction requiring a zoning variance. The board will also consider a variety of home improvements such as window replacements, patio installations, and additions.

• New home construction at 6544 Wenonga Circle (variance required from Board of Zoning Appeals)
• Second-story addition and A/C unit relocation at 2710 Verona Terrace
• Mud room addition at 6235 Mission Drive
• New patio and outdoor fireplace at 2111 W 69th Terrace
• Generator screening with boxwoods at 5832 High Drive

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council will consider two contract resolutions: one for a 2026 IT services agreement with Johnson County and another for window replacements at City Hall by Pirotte Restoration. The meeting also includes updates on sidewalk material feedback, potential pedestrian improvements on 69th Street, and a discussion of short‑term rental enforcement. Additional items such as police reports, financial reports, and staff reports are on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 2025-LL: 2026 IT Services Agreement with Johnson County
• Resolution No. 2025-MM: Contract with Pirotte Restoration and Repair for Window Replacements at City Hall
• 63rd Street Sidewalk Single Segment (Wenonga to Aberdeen) – alternate material and resident feedback
• 69th Street (Belinder to Tomahawk) – potential pedestrian improvements and traffic calming
• Short Term Rentals – enforcement policy discussion

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which includes Claims Ordinance No. 1691, by a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Claims Ordinance No. 1691 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the Design Guidelines for greenspace. The commission will also review and potentially adopt revisions to design guidelines on greenspace, sport courts, and the height of homes with flat roofs, as well as discuss draft Comprehensive Plan revisions that include Mission Hills history and a Transportation/Mobility Plan. Additionally, the meeting will include approval of the commission minutes from September 10, 2025 and October 8, 2025.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Design Guidelines – Greenspace
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes – September 10, 2025
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes – October 8, 2025
• Revision to Design Guideline – Greenspace (old business)
• Revision to Design Guideline – Height of Homes with Flat Roofs (old business)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a variance application for a property at 2411 W 70th Terrace. The board will determine if a previous Architectural Review Board decision was reasonable based on the existing record.

• Variance request for decorative walls in the front yard at 2411 W 70th Terrace
• 13.1-foot variance request for patio replacement at 2411 W 70th Terrace
• 3.75-foot variance request for sport court replacement at 2411 W 70th Terrace
• Approval of minutes from Sept 24, 2025 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It also voted 3‑0 to continue the variance application for a patio, sport‑court replacement and decorative walls at 2411 W 70th Terrace.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Continued variance application for patio & sport‑court replacement (3-0)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board will consider a consent agenda of minor front‑entry changes for several properties. It will discuss substantive proposals including an enclosed screened porch, a circular driveway replacement, and multiple variance requests for a patio, sport court, and decorative walls. The board will note ordinance compliance issues and design‑guideline recommendations for each item.

• Multiple variances required for patio, sport court, and decorative walls at 2411 W 70th Terrace
• Variance required for demolition and new patio, putting green, and outdoor kitchen at 5809 Brookbank Lane
• Enclosure of screened porch with floor‑to‑ceiling windows at 3216 W 68th Street
• Replacement of circular driveway (does not meet design‑guideline size) at 3309 Tomahawk Road
• Consent agenda front‑door redesign at 6632 Wenonga Road

City Council

The council will approve the September 8 minutes, review police and fire reports, and consider a consent agenda that includes a claims ordinance and a snow/ice control contract. It will also discuss a new ordinance to permit alternates on the Planning Commission, and hear staff reports and the mayor’s comments.

• Approval of minutes from the September 8 council meeting
• Police and fire reports under Public Safety
• Claims Ordinance No. 1689 (Consent Agenda item)
• Snow/Ice control contract with Driscoll Turf Care for sidewalks from Belinder‑Tomahawk to City Limit and 63rd Street
• Ordinance No. 1690 to allow alternates on Planning Commission membership

The council approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, first 4‑0 and then with edits 5‑0. The board unanimously approved keeping the fire department mill levy at its current level, which will create an estimated $400,000 shortfall over the next five years. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved September 8 minutes (4-0)
• Approved revised September 8 minutes with edits (5-0)
• Approved maintaining the current fire department mill levy (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to review a draft Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and is open to the public.

• Review Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Joint meeting of Planning Commission and City Council

City Council

The joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council will address new business. The body will review the Draft Comprehensive Plan. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Review Draft Comprehensive Plan

Park Board

The Park Board will review maintenance reports and project updates from various homes associations. The board is scheduled to discuss new designs for Colonial Court bollards and receive an update on Eisenhower Pond.

• Discussion of new designs for Colonial Court bollards
• Eisenhower Pond update from Strata
• Transition discussion with Paul Benson
• Spring 2026 planting notices and mulching coordination
• Annual trimming postcard scheduled for December or January

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing four residential project applications. The board will consider requests for a home addition, a new patio, a footbridge repair, and the replacement of backyard stoops.

• Home addition and covered rear patio at 2035 Drury Lane
• New patio and open fire pit at 6420 Wenonga Terrace
• Footbridge repair using fiberglass and composite wood at 2101 Shadow Lane
• Replacement of backyard stoops with synthetic wood at 3519 W 63rd Street

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the minutes from its September 3, 2025 meeting. It will deny a 3-inch fence‑height variance request from Robert and Jennifer Ludington at 2711 W 66th Terrace. It will approve a 6-foot side‑yard setback variance for a garage addition for Alex Kopulos at 2701 W 69th Street. The board will also approve an appeal of an Architectural Review Board decision regarding fan restrictions at the Kansas City Country Club greens.

• Deny 3‑inch fence height variance for 2711 W 66th Terrace (Robert and Jennifer Ludington)
• Approve 6‑foot side‑yard setback variance for garage addition at 2701 W 69th Street (Alex Kopulos)
• Approve appeal of ARB decision on fan temperature, time, and date restrictions at Kansas City Country Club (greens 11 and 12)
• Approve minutes from the September 3, 2025 BZA meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the September 3 minutes (3‑0). It denied a 3‑inch fence‑height variance for the Ludingtons (3‑0). It approved a 6‑foot side‑yard setback variance for Alex Kopulos (3‑0). It also approved David Battey's appeal of an ARB decision (3‑0).

• Approved September 3 minutes (3-0)
• Denied 3-inch fence‑height variance for 2711 W 66th Terrace (3-0)
• Approved 6-foot side‑yard setback variance for 2701 W 69th Street (3-0)
• Approved appeal of ARB decision for 5739 Windsor Drive (3-0)

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board will decide among three design options to replace the existing driveway and add a new parking area at 2600 Verona Road. The proposals include different driveway widths and parking configurations, with greenspace calculations provided for each option. The board will also note that a drainage study is required for this property. Additional items on the agenda include window, garage, roof, solar panel, and front‑entry projects at other residences.

• 2600 Verona Road – replace driveway and add new parking area (three design options)
• 2409 W 69th Street – redesign front entry, add garage addition, replace windows, doors, and siding
• 2315 W 65th Street – relocate and narrow windows, raise garage doors to 8 ft, add landing
• 2410 W 64th Street – replace two garage doors with a single large door and install a generator
• 5625 Pembroke Lane – replace 19 windows with new units of similar size

Planning Commission

The Mission Hills Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to design guidelines for large flat roofs and a proposed amendment to zoning regulations concerning Commission membership. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. Additional old‑business items include discussion of sport courts, greenspace design guidelines, and height standards for homes with flat roofs.

• Proposed changes to Design Guidelines re: large flat roofs (public hearing)
• Proposed change to Zoning Regulations re: Planning Commission membership (public hearing)
• Approve Planning Commission Minutes – August 13, 2025
• Old Business – Sport Courts
• Old Business – Review Design Guideline re: Greenspace

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board will review several residential improvement applications, including a covered porch at 2710 Verona Terrace, a new sidewalk at 1900 Stratford Road, and multiple driveway and patio modifications. The board will discuss compliance with the Mission Hills Code and Design Guidelines, noting that the Jones project at 3516 W 64th Street reduces greenspace below the recommended level and that the Smith driveway at 3223 W 67th Street exceeds width guidelines. A previously withdrawn bollard proposal for Colonial Court will also be noted.

• Covered porch, relocated HVAC, and bay window at 2710 Verona Terrace (Olivia & William Lynn)
• New 4‑ft concrete sidewalk connecting rear yard to circle driveway at 1900 Stratford Road (Susan & Scott Brown)
• Reduced patio and outdoor kitchen at 5515 Mission Drive (Reddin Living Trust)
• Jones' patio expansion of ~10 ft and added wing wall at 3516 W 64th Street, lowering greenspace below 65 % recommendation
• Smiths' driveway replacement widening to up to 30 ft at 3223 W 67th Street, exceeding 12‑ft width guideline

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to approve Resolution No 2025‑II to exceed the revenue neutral rate. It also approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. On the consent agenda, the council unanimously approved Claims Ordinance No 1685, the Police Services Contract with Prairie Village (Resolution No 2025‑HH), and adopted the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved Resolution No 2025‑II to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the August 11, 2025 council meeting (5‑0)
• Approved Claims Ordinance No 1685 (consent agenda) (5‑0)
• Approved Police Services Contract with Prairie Village (Resolution No 2025‑HH) (5‑0)
• Adopted 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (5‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The board approved the July 30, 2025 minutes (4‑0). It granted a 7‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for David Dillon and a 6‑foot side‑yard garage variance for Alex Kopulos, both 4‑0. The board denied a 3‑inch fence‑height variance for Robert and Jennifer Ludington (4‑0). It also approved a resolution finding the ARB acted unreasonably and imposing mandatory restrictions on any fan at Green 11 for David Battey (4‑0).

• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved 7‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for David Dillon (4‑0)
• Denied 3‑inch fence‑height variance for Robert and Jennifer Ludington (4‑0)
• Approved 6‑foot side‑yard garage variance for Alex Kopulos (4‑0)
• Approved resolution finding ARB acted unreasonably and imposing restrictions on fan at Green 11 for David Battey (4‑0)

Park Board

The Park Board is reviewing maintenance reports regarding irrigation, tree health, and drainage. The board will also discuss the withdrawn application for bollards at Colonial Court.

• Completion of drainage project at Three Trails Island
• Installation of concrete bases for new lights at Colonial Court and Verona Circle
• Plan to plant 5–7 additional trees this fall
• Discussion of withdrawn ARB application for Colonial Court bollards

The board approved the May 28 and June 18, 2025 meeting minutes as corrected. It decided to include reminders about ivy removal, nitrogen levels, and stormwater runoff in its newsletters. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 28 and June 18, 2025 minutes (as corrected)
• Decided to add environmental and maintenance reminders to newsletters

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing requests for home improvements, including siding changes, new roofing, and window replacements. One project at 6521 Sagamore Road requires variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals due to patio setback violations.

• 6521 Sagamore Road: Driveway and walkway replacement requiring side and front yard setback variances
• 7000 Belinder Avenue: Proposal for a synthetic wood shake roof
• 2408 W 69th Street: Change of siding material from painted brick to stucco
• 6926 Belinder Avenue: Revised design for a garage addition
• 5923 Overhill Road: Proposed use of painted thin brick for a rebuilt chimney

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating ordinances regarding e-bikes and e-scooters and insurance claim procedures for damaged structures. The body will also review contracts for audio improvements to Council Chambers and road milling and paving.

• Ordinance No. 1684 regarding e-bikes and e-scooters
• Ordinance No. 1683 regarding insurance claim payments for damaged structures
• Resolution No. 2025-FF: Contract with AVI-SPL for Council Chambers audio improvements
• Resolution No. 2025-GG: Contract with Linaweaver Construction, Inc. for road mill and pave
• Claims Ordinance No. 1682

The council approved the July 14 meeting minutes (5‑0) and the consent agenda (5‑0), which contains Claims Ordinance No. 1682. Chief McCullough announced promotions for several police officers. The city provided a financial update on vehicle sales and short‑term debt to fund a church purchase.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including Claims Ordinance No. 1682 (5‑0)
• Announced promotion of Josh Putthoff to Captain
• Announced promotion of Sarah Magin to Sergeant
• Announced promotion of Zac Stetzel to Corporal

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from June 25, 2025. It then approved a resolution granting the Kansas City Country Club a variance to relocate its flagpole, install a 10‑by‑15‑foot flag, allow a second flag pending staff approval, and raise the flagpole height to 15 feet. Finally, the board approved a 7‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for a rear wing addition at 5910 Oakwood Rd.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved flagpole and flag variances for Kansas City Country Club (4-0)
• Approved 7-foot rear‑yard setback variance for 5910 Oakwood Rd (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the minutes from the June 9 and June 23, 2025 meetings. The motion was moved by Councilperson Nelson, seconded by Councilperson Bruning, and passed with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or votes were recorded during the July 14 session.

• Approved June 9 & June 23, 2025 council minutes (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It approved a side‑yard setback variance for Linda and Edward Barker at 6731 Overhill Rd., also by 4‑0. It approved in part a set of variances for the Kansas City Country Club at 6200 Indian Lane to relocate a flagpole, allow a 10‑by‑15‑foot flag, permit a second flag pending staff approval, and increase the flagpole height to 15 feet, with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 6731 Overhill Rd. (4-0)
• Approved in part flagpole relocation variance for 6200 Indian Lane (4-0)
• Approved 10‑by‑15‑ft flag allowance (4-0)
• Approved conditional second flag pending staff size approval (4-0)
• Approved 15‑ft flagpole height variance (4-0)

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-AA, authorizing the issuance and delivery of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2025-A, to raise $3,355,000. The funds will be used to acquire the church property at 6400 State Line Road. The resolution passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-AA authorizing $3.355M temporary notes (4-0)

City Council

The Mission Hills City Council approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting (5‑0). It also approved Resolution No. 2025, a contract with Genetec for server and software support for license‑plate readers and cameras, costing just over $88,000 (5‑0). The consent agenda, including Claims Ordinance No. 1678, was approved unanimously (5‑0). A preliminary 2026 budget draft was presented but not voted on.

• Approved May 12, 2025 council minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025 – Genetec server/software contract (~$88,000) (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Claims Ordinance No. 1678 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It then approved a variance allowing Jeff and Joey Slutskiy to build a front‑yard wall at 2221 W 63rd St. Finally, it approved a variance for Linda and Edward Barker to replace a non‑conforming fence at 6731 Overhill Rd. All three actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved front‑yard wall variance for Jeff & Joey Slutskiy, 2221 W 63rd St (5-0)
• Approved side‑yard fence replacement variance for Linda & Edward Barker, 6731 Overhill Rd (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting. The vote was 5-0 with all councilpersons in favor. No other actions were voted on during the session.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the March 10 meeting minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. It denied the Sunken Garden park use application for a child's birthday party by a 2‑3 vote. The council also approved the engagement letter to appoint a new conflict counsel by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
• Denied Park Use Application for Sunken Garden birthday party (2-3)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025 – R: Engagement Letter for Conflict Counsel (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the February 26, 2025 minutes (5‑0). It denied a side‑yard setback variance for Taylor Ward, approved an in‑part side‑yard variance for Brett & Angela Sperry, continued David Battey’s appeal to the August meeting, and approved a 6‑inch front‑yard retaining‑wall variance for Jeff & Joey Slutskiy (all votes 5‑0).

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Denied variance for side yard setback – Taylor Ward (5-0)
• Approved in‑part variance for side yard setback – Brett & Angela Sperry (5-0)
• Continued appeal of ARB decision to August meeting – David Battey (5-0)
• Approved 6‑inch front‑yard retaining‑wall variance – Jeff & Joey Slutskiy (5-0)