Olathe public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 27, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The notice provides contact information for the Planning Division and details on meeting accommodations.

• Meeting cancellation notice for December 27, 2021
• Contact Planning Division at 913-971-8750 for questions
• Accommodations available: wheelchair access, assistive listening devices, iPads with closed captioning, ASL interpreter with 2 business days notice

City Council

The Olathe City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including the annexation of approximately 152 acres, a preconstruction assessment for Hedge Lane improvements, and the vacation of a drainage easement. The consent agenda includes routine items such as plat approvals, professional services agreements, and equipment purchases. A reception honors Councilmember Karin Brownlee before the meeting.

• Ordinance No. 21-60 annexing ~152.015 acres into Olathe
• Ordinance No. 21-59 levying preconstruction assessments for Hedge Lane (175th to ~2,615' north)
• Final plat approvals: Courts at Stonebridge (9 lots), Subaru of Olathe (9.13 acres), Great Plains Commerce Center (18.69 acres)
• Contract with CDM Smith for Remote Facilities Improvements Project design
• Purchase of two Pierce Velocity Pumpers for Fire Department from Conrad Fire Equipment Inc.

The Olathe City Council approved a settlement agreement in the City of Olathe v. Carollo/Garney, LLC lawsuit, authorizing the City Attorney to finalize and the Mayor to execute the agreement. The council also approved several ordinances, including annexing 152 acres and levying assessments for the Hedge Lane construction, and approved multiple consent agenda items, including contracts for fire trucks and a roundabout sculpture.

• Authorized settlement in City of Olathe v. Carollo/Garney, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-59 for Hedge Lane preconstruction assessments (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-60 annexing 152.015 acres (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-61 vacating drainage easement at 17110 W 164th St (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-I, L-P (5-0)
• Approved sculpture agreement for Sheridan and Ridgeview Roundabout (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two Pierce Velocity Pumpers from Conrad Fire Equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-1079, 21-1080, 21-1081 for committee appointments (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning and site plan for Azura Credit Union, a special use permit renewal for Hertz, and a drainage easement vacation. It will also consider a consent agenda with several final plats, a preliminary site plan, and minor plats. The meeting includes both routine approvals and a notable rezoning request.

• Rezoning of 2.16 acres from CP-2/CP-3 to C-2 with preliminary site plan for Azura Credit Union, east of Ridgeview Road and north of 119th Street
• Special use permit for amphitheater/outdoor stage with revised site plan for Azura Credit Union on 1.17 acres at same location
• Special use permit renewal for Hertz motor vehicle rental at 1904 E. Santa Fe Street
• Final plat for Subaru of Olathe, 1 lot on 9.13 acres at 119th Street and Renner Blvd
• Final plat for Great Plains Commerce Center First Plat, 1 lot and 2 tracts on 18.55 acres north of W. 159th Street and east of S. Lone Elm Road

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold public hearings and consider several major items, including a 316,000 sq. ft. industrial addition in I-35 Logistics Park with related industrial revenue bonds, multiple rezonings near Highway K-10 and Woodland Road, and issuance of up to $18,525,000 in bonds for Integris BioServices. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as liquor licenses, insurance programs, and various construction contracts. A planning session will receive a report on a proposed 152-acre annexation.

• Public hearing on 316,000 sq. ft. addition to 567,290 sq. ft. industrial building in I-35 Logistics Park (MDH F1 Dawn, LLC)
• Resolution 21-1071: intent to issue industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-in for MDH F1 Dawn project
• Rezoning for Subaru of Olathe at 119th St & Renner Blvd (M-2 to C-3, 9.13 acres)
• Rezonings for Woodland Forest Residences, Apartments, and Shops near K-10 & Woodland Rd (R-1, R-3, C-2)
• Ordinance 21-58: up to $18,525,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Integris BioServices facility in Kansas Bioscience Park

The Olathe City Council approved an ordinance authorizing up to $18,525,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Integris BioServices LLC to build a 70,000 sq. ft. laboratory services facility in the Kansas Bioscience Park. The council also approved several rezoning requests, including a Subaru of Olathe dealership and Woodland Forest Residences, while remanding a multifamily rezoning back to the Planning Commission. A consent agenda was approved with several items pulled for separate votes, including a land sale to Artio Medical and adoption of new incentive policies.

• Approved Ordinance 21-58 authorizing $18,525,000 IRB for Integris BioServices (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Subaru of Olathe at 119th & Renner (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for motor vehicle sales at 119th & Renner (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Woodland Forest Residences (7-0)
• Remanded RZ21-0015 (Woodland Forest Apartments) back to Planning Commission (4-3)
• Approved Resolution 21-1071 for IRB and tax phase-in for MDH F1 Dawn (7-0)
• Approved Artio Medical land sale and development agreement (6-1, Mickelson no)
• Approved Resolution 21-1073 Benefit District Policy (5-2, Brownlee and Vogt no)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 22, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. Contact the Planning Division for more information.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to issue industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-ins for BlueScope Properties Group LLC's industrial warehouse projects near 159th Street and Lone Elm Road. The council will also vote on a rezoning for a single-family lot, approve numerous consent agenda items including contracts and plats, and discuss policy topics like IRBs and police building expansion.

• Public hearing and resolutions for BlueScope industrial revenue bonds: 236,160 sq ft first phase and 640,150 sq ft total (Resolutions 21-1067, 21-1068)
• Rezoning (Ordinance 21-55) from County Rural to R-1 Residential for Inspired Lot 1 at 25370 W 143rd St
• Consent agenda includes opioid claims assignment to Kansas AG (Resolution 21-1069) and 2022 Intergovernmental Services Agreement
• Contracts awarded: Boss Sheds (pole barn at Lake Olathe), Wiedenmann (sewer rehab), Pure Technologies (force main assessments), Motorola (police cameras), and fuel suppliers
• Final plats: Stonebridge South (46 lots), Prairie Canyon (22 lots), Willow Run (2 lots)

The Olathe City Council approved two resolutions (21-1067 and 21-1068) expressing intent to issue industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-in for BlueScope Properties Group LLC, covering four industrial buildings totaling 640,150 square feet and a first-phase 236,160-square-foot warehouse near 159th Street and Lone Elm Road. The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and plats, and a rezoning for a single-family lot at 25370 W 143rd Street. Discussions were held on economic development policies, roundabout art, the 2022 legislative program, and police building expansion, but no final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved Resolution 21-1067 for BlueScope industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-in (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-1068 for first-phase BlueScope warehouse bonds and tax phase-in (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, plats, and renewals (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-55 rezoning to R-1 and final plat for Inspired Lot 1 (6-0)
• Approved executive session motion and authorized staff to proceed with legal strategies (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on BlueScope bonds (6-0)
• Accepted reports on 2022 Human Service Fund and Alcohol Tax Fund allocations
• Approved proclamation recognizing Native American Heritage Month

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including a proposal to rezone land for Subaru of Olathe from industrial to regional center and grant a special use permit for motor vehicle sales. The commission will also consider rezoning and site plans for the Woodland Forest development, which includes residential, multifamily, and commercial components. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and final plats for Stonebridge South and Willow Run.

• Rezoning from M-2 to C-3 for Subaru of Olathe at NE corner of 119th St and Renner Blvd
• Special use permit for motor vehicle sales for Subaru of Olathe on 8.8 acres
• Rezoning to R-1 and preliminary site plan for Woodland Forest Residences (15.03 acres)
• Rezoning to R-3 and preliminary site plan for Woodland Forest Apartment Homes (33.89 acres)
• Rezoning to C-2 and preliminary site plan for Woodland Forest Shops (4.32 acres)

City Council

The Olathe City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 100 E. Santa Fe. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for November 2, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
• Contact City Clerk's Office at 913-971-8521 for questions or accommodations

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda including a final plat for Prairie Canyon 2nd Plat and approval of 2022 meeting dates, then hold a public hearing on a rezoning and final plat for a single-family home at 25370 W 143rd Street. The commission will also enter executive session to discuss three related rezoning applications with the city attorney.

• Public hearing on RZ21-0011: rezoning from CTY RUR to R-1 and final plat FP21-0040 for Inspired, Lot 1, a 1-acre single-family lot at 25370 W 143rd Street
• Consent item FP21-0038: final plat for Prairie Canyon 2nd Plat, 22 lots and 2 tracts on 11.14 acres at SWC of K-7 and College Boulevard
• Approval of 2022 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Executive session on Woodland Forest RZ21-0014, RZ21-0015, RZ21-0016

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on property acquisition for the 135th Street and Pflumm Road project, followed by a consent agenda covering contracts, liquor license renewals, and street improvement agreements. During the planning session, the council will discuss a proposed tax abatement and industrial revenue bonds for a new warehouse, along with presentations on economic incentive policies and a fire department update.

• Executive session on property acquisition for 135th Street and Pflumm Road Geometric Improvements Project
• Award contract to Crossland Heavy Contractors for Cedar Lake Lift Station Improvements Project
• Inter-local agreements with Overland Park for asphalt on 143rd and 151st Streets (Quivira to Switzer)
• KDOT funding agreements for 135th/Pflumm and Pflumm Road (143rd to 151st) improvements
• Report on tax abatement and industrial revenue bonds for 236,160 sq ft warehouse at 159th and Lone Elm Road

The City Council authorized staff to acquire necessary easements for the 135th Street and Pflumm Road Geometric Improvements Project, following an executive session. The consent agenda was approved, including contracts for the Cedar Lake Lift Station Improvements and inter-local agreements with Overland Park for street preservation. Several policy presentations were discussed but no votes were taken on them.

• Authorized staff to acquire easements for 135th & Pflumm Road Geometric Improvements Project (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including renewal of drinking establishment licenses for Mission Bowl and 54th Street Grill & Bar
• Awarded contract to Crossland Heavy Contractors for Cedar Lake Lift Station Improvements Project
• Approved supplemental agreement with Burns & McDonnell for construction management on Cedar Lake Lift Station
• Approved inter-local agreements with Overland Park for asphalt surfacing on 143rd and 151st Streets
• Approved KDOT agreements for funding 135th & Pflumm and Pflumm Road (143rd to 151st) projects
• Approved utility agreement with Evergy Metro for Pflumm Road improvements
• Renewed concrete supply contracts with Quicksilver Ready-mix and Geiger Ready Mix

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, October 11, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. For questions, contact the Planning Division.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Olathe City Council is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items and one new business item. The consent agenda includes a lease and bond assignment for $35,320,000 in industrial revenue bonds, a precious metal dealer license, and contract renewals. The main new business is an ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Catholic Care Campus (dba Santa Marta) to refund outstanding 2015B bonds. Two proclamations will be presented.

• Resolution No. 21-1066 assigning lease and bond documents for $35,320,000 in industrial revenue bonds from Exeter 16575 S Theden, LLC to Pool 6 Industrial KS LLC
• Ordinance No. 21-54 authorizing Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 for Catholic Care Campus, Inc. (dba Santa Marta) to refund Series 2015B Bonds
• Precious metal dealer license application for Warren Hannon Company, Inc. at 128 E. Park
• Renewal of contract with Boone Brothers Roofing for roofing services
• Award of contract with Johnson County Aggregates for rock products

The Olathe City Council approved the consent agenda, including the assignment of a lease agreement and bond documents for $35,320,000 in industrial revenue bonds to Pool 6 Industrial KS LLC. The council also approved Ordinance No. 21-54 authorizing the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for Catholic Care Campus, Inc. (dba Santa Marta) to refund and redeem outstanding Series 2015B Bonds. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Mickelson absent.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, license, bond assignment, and contracts (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1066 assigning lease and bond documents for $35,320,000 in IRBs to Pool 6 Industrial KS LLC (consent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-54 authorizing IRB issuance for Catholic Care Campus to refund Series 2015B Bonds (6-0)
• Approved precious metal dealer license for Warren Hannon Company, Inc. at 128 E. Park (consent)
• Approved contract renewal with Boone Brothers Roofing for roofing services (consent)
• Approved contract with Johnson County Aggregates for rock products (consent)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda including approval of prior meeting minutes, a revised preliminary site development plan for a Food and Fuel Express at Heritage Crossing, and two minor plat requests. These items are routine land-use approvals, with no public hearings or new business listed.

• Revised Preliminary Site Development Plan for Heritage Crossing, Lot C - Food and Fuel Express, 724 N. Ridgeview Road (2.0 acres)
• Minor plat for Village of Forest Hills, Building 5, 4 lots and 1 tract, southeast corner of W. 174th Terrace and S. Legler Rd. (2.04 acres)
• Minor plat for New Horizon Academy at Black Bob 151 Shops, 1 lot, south of 151st Street and east of Black Bob Road (1.32 acres)
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider a range of items including the 2022 budget, a capital improvement plan, fee changes, several rezonings, and the issuance of taxable industrial bonds. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, a liquor license renewal, and various contracts. New business includes two rezoning requests, utility code amendments, and three bond ordinances for construction projects.

• Ordinance No. 21-53 adopting the 2022 City of Olathe Budget
• Ordinance No. 21-50: taxable industrial bonds up to $4,266,000 for an office building near 103rd St and Shadow Ridge Dr
• Ordinance No. 21-51: taxable industrial bonds up to $110,440,000 for a warehouse at Lone Elm Commerce Center
• Ordinance No. 21-52: taxable industrial bonds up to $40,000,000 for a multi-family facility at 201 E Park St
• Rezoning requests: 159 Lone Elm Industrial Development (R-1 to M-2) and Stonebridge Crossing (RP-2 to R-3)

The Olathe City Council approved the 2022 budget (Ordinance 21-53) with a flat mill levy, after amending Exhibit A to set a maximum library fund tax rate of 3.047 mills raising $6,810,982 (6-1, Gilmore no). The council also approved multiple rezonings, including the 159 Lone Elm Industrial Development (R-1 to M-2) and Stonebridge Crossing (RP-2 to R-3), and authorized three industrial revenue bond issuances for an office building, warehouse, and downtown multifamily facility.

• Approved 2022 City of Olathe Budget with library fund amendment (6-1)
• Approved rezoning for 159 Lone Elm Industrial Development (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Stonebridge Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved $4,266,000 industrial bonds for Cedar Creek office building (unanimous)
• Approved $110,440,000 industrial bonds for Lone Elm Commerce Center warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000,000 industrial bonds for downtown multifamily facility (unanimous)
• Approved utility code amendments to Titles 3, 6, 13, 15 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021, has been canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The notice provides contact information for the Planning Division and details on public meeting accommodations.

• Meeting canceled for September 13, 2021
• Contact Planning Division at 913-971-8750 for questions
• Accommodations available, including ASL interpreter with two business days notice

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022 budget and consider a resolution to levy property taxes exceeding the revenue neutral rate, with specific mill levies for various funds. The consent agenda includes routine items such as plat approvals, contracts, and a deer hunting program. The meeting also includes proclamations and a planning session with reports and discussion items.

• Public hearing on FY 2022 budget and revenue neutral rate
• Resolution No. 21-1059: property tax levy with mill rates (General 9.938, Debt Service 9.724, Library 3.905, Fire 1.731)
• Final plat approvals: College Ridge Apartments (41.09 acres), Olathe Commerce Park (7.36 acres), Southpark Commerce Center (34.01 acres)
• Resolution No. 21-1060: allow bow hunting of deer for 2021-2022 season
• Contract awards: Linaweaver Construction (Indian Creek I&I repair), K & W Underground (fiber), Foley Equipment (mini excavator)

The Council approved Resolution No. 21-1059, authorizing a property tax levy for FY 2022 that exceeds the revenue neutral rate, with mill levies set at 9.938 for the General Fund, 9.724 for Debt Service, 3.905 for Library, and 1.731 for Fire Levy. The vote was 4-2, with Councilmembers Brownlee and Mickelson voting no. The Council also approved the consent agenda (with items F and H considered separately), including several plat approvals, a deer bow-hunting resolution, and various contracts. During the planning session, they discussed honoring former Mayor Michael Copeland and received reports on utility code amendments and a new evidence management system.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-1059 authorizing FY 2022 property tax levy exceeding revenue neutral rate (4-2 vote)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, G, I-K, including plat approvals and contracts
• Approved item F: Resolution No. 21-1060 allowing bow-and-arrow deer hunting for 2021-2022 season (4-2 vote)
• Approved item H: Agreement with RDG Planning & Design for 2040 Trails and Greenways Guiding Plan
• Approved motion to recess into executive session for attorney consultation regarding City of Olathe v. City of Spring Hill
• Authorized staff to proceed with strategies discussed in executive session
• Accepted reports on utility code amendments and evidence management system replacement
• Discussed (no vote) options for honoring former Mayor Michael Copeland, including seeking resident input

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: a 72.31-acre site from residential to general industrial for the 159 Lone Elm Industrial Development, and a 15.28-acre site from planned two-family to low-density multifamily for Stonebridge Crossing. The consent agenda includes approvals of final plats for several commercial and residential developments, a preliminary site plan for a Pizza Hut drive-thru, and a revised plan for a Pepsi warehouse expansion. The commission will also consider a resolution finding the 2021-2025 Capital Improvements Plan conforms with the city's comprehensive plan.

• Rezoning to M-2 General Industrial for 159 Lone Elm Industrial Development, 72.31 acres north of 159th Street and east of Lone Elm Road
• Rezoning to R-3 Low-Density Multifamily for Stonebridge Crossing, 15.28 acres at 167th Street and Mur-Len Road
• Final plat for Southpark Commerce Center, 3 lots on 34.01 acres southwest of Old 56 Highway and Harrison Street
• Final plat for College Ridge Apartments, 1 lot on 41.09 acres southwest of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road
• Revised preliminary plat for Prairie Farms, 208 lots on 78.22 acres south of Elm Street and west of Hedge Lane

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider two rezoning requests for multifamily apartment developments near Ridgeview Road, plus several road improvement projects and consent agenda items. The council will also hold closed sessions to discuss property acquisition for the 119th Street project and a settlement in a lawsuit against the city.

• Rezoning for Corporate Ridge Apartments, ~56.42 acres at SE 106th Street and Ridgeview Road (Ordinance 21-37)
• Rezoning for Ridgeview Corporate Centre, ~12.77 acres at NE College Boulevard and S. Ridgeview Road (Ordinance 21-38)
• Authorize condemnation survey for Pflumm Road improvements, 143rd to 151st Street (Resolution 21-1058, Ordinance 21-39)
• Amendments to Downtown Library Project construction agreement with McCown Gordon Construction
• New drinking establishment license for First Watch Restaurant #78 and renewals for Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden

The Olathe City Council approved two rezoning requests: Ordinance 21-37 for the Corporate Ridge Apartments (56.42 acres at 106th and Ridgeview) and Ordinance 21-38 for the Ridgeview Corporate Centre (12.77 acres at College and Ridgeview). Both were approved unanimously or with a split vote, respectively. The council also authorized staff to proceed with property acquisition strategies and a settlement agreement in executive session, and approved the consent agenda with several items pulled for discussion.

• Approved Ordinance 21-37, rezoning to R-4 for Corporate Ridge Apartments (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-38, rezoning to R-4 for Ridgeview Corporate Centre (5-2)
• Authorized staff to proceed with property acquisition strategies for 119th Street project (7-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to finalize and Mayor to execute settlement agreement in Legato, LLC v. City of Olathe (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items I, O, and Q after separate votes (7-0 each)
• Approved Resolution 21-1058 for condemnation survey for Pflumm Road project (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-39 for land acquisition for Pflumm Road project (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021, was cancelled. All items on the agenda will be heard at the next scheduled meeting on Monday, August 23 at 7:00 pm. No decisions or discussions occurred at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; all agenda items deferred to August 23, 2021

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions authorizing industrial revenue bonds and tax abatements for large warehouse developments at 175th Street and Hedge Lane. The consent agenda includes routine items such as plat approvals, contracts, and agreements. New business includes a comprehensive plan amendment and a weed mowing assessment ordinance.

• Industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-in for 1,123,470 sq. ft. warehouse (BT 175 Phase I)
• Master Resolution No. 21-1054 for six buildings totaling ~3.6 million sq. ft. at 175th Commerce Centre West
• Master Resolution No. 21-1056 for four buildings totaling ~2.6 million sq. ft. at 175th Commerce Centre East
• Ordinance No. 21-35: PlanOlathe Future Land Use Map amendment (CPA21-0001)
• Contract awards to Crossland Heavy Contractors for water treatment plant and lift station repairs

The Olathe City Council approved three resolutions authorizing industrial revenue bonds and tax abatements for the 175th Commerce Centre West and East business parks, including a 1,123,470 sq. ft. spec warehouse. The council also approved a master resolution for the West project and a master resolution for the East project. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent. The council tabled approval of the July 20 meeting minutes and withdrew a natural gas contract renewal.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-1054 for industrial bonds and tax abatement for 175th Commerce Centre West (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1055 for a 1,123,470 sq. ft. spec warehouse at 175th and Hedge Lane (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1056 for 175th Commerce Centre East (6-0)
• Tabled approval of July 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda items B-N, P-S, including liquor licenses, real estate purchase, plats, and contracts
• Withdrawn: natural gas contract renewal with Constellation NewEnergy
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-35 (PlanOlathe Future Land Use Map amendment) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-36 (weed mowing and debris removal assessments) (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests that would allow multifamily residential development, along with several final plat approvals. The commission will also vote on the minutes from its July 12 meeting. Public hearings are scheduled for the rezoning items.

• Rezoning of 12.77 acres at College Boulevard and S. Ridgeview Road from BP to R-4 for Ridgeview Corporate Centre
• Rezoning of 56.42 acres near 106th Street and Ridgeview Road from BP, C-O, and R-4 to R-4 for Corporate Ridge Apartments
• Final plat for Courts at Stonebridge Third Plat (3 tracts, 9.79 acres) near 168th Terrace and Mur-len Road
• Final plat for Lakeshore Meadows Third Plat (26 lots, 5 tracts, 11.06 acres) near 143rd Street and Houston Street
• Final plat for Olathe Health Quivira Campus (1 lot, 2 tracts, 10.30 acres) northwest of 151st Street and Quivira Road

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss whether the 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) conforms with the city's comprehensive plan, PlanOlathe. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion on PLN21-0003: 2022-2026 CIP conformity with PlanOlathe

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold a televised meeting with a public hearing on unpaid weed mowing and debris removal assessments, followed by a consent agenda covering routine items like liquor license renewals, final plats, a construction contract, and CDBG funding. New business includes ordinances on a sewer easement vacation, public offense code, traffic code, and ethics policy. A planning session will review the 2022 budget, including enterprise funds and fees, and reports on industrial developments.

• Public hearing on assessments for unpaid weed mowing and debris removal
• Award contract to McAnany Construction for Cedar Creek Parkway project (PN 3-B-027-19)
• Approve 2022 CDBG funding recommendations
• Final plats: Prairie Canyon (44 lots), Oak Run (54 lots), Lone Elm Commerce Center, I-35 Logistics Park
• Budget Workshop #2: 2022 Economic Development, Enterprise Funds, and Library Fund budgets

The Olathe City Council approved Resolution No. 21-1052, reappointing Keith Hughes and Valerie Bentley and appointing Matt Johnson to the Parks and Recreation Leadership Board and Board of Trustees. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included final plats for Prairie Canyon, Oak Run, Lone Elm Commerce Center, and I-35 Logistics Park, as well as a construction contract for Cedar Creek Parkway. Four ordinances were approved: vacating a sanitary sewer easement, amending the Public Offense Code, amending the Traffic Ordinance (including a video viewing prohibition), and updating the Code of Ethics policy. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Gilmore absent for the first two items but present for the rest.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-1052 appointing members to the Parks and Recreation Leadership Board and Board of Trustees.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, drinking establishment licenses, and four final plats.
• Awarded a construction contract to McAnany Construction, Inc. for the Cedar Creek Parkway project.
• Approved 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations.
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-31 vacating a 30' sanitary sewer easement near W 115th Street and S Cedar Creek Parkway.
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-32 amending the Olathe Public Offense Code.
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-33 amending the Olathe Traffic Ordinance, including a video viewing prohibition.
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-34 regarding the City Council Policy on the Code of Ethics.

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider consent agenda items including several final plats and site plans, plus a rezoning and preliminary site plan for the Corporate Ridge Apartments, which is requested to be continued to July 26. Two public hearings are scheduled: one to vacate a sanitary sewer easement and another to amend the PlanOlathe Future Land Use Map.

• Rezoning to R-4 and preliminary site plan for Corporate Ridge Apartments, ~56.42 acres near W. 106th St. and S. Ridgeview Rd. (continuance requested)
• Final plat for Prairie Canyon First Plat, 44 lots on ~24.66 acres south of College Blvd. and west of K-7 Hwy.
• Final plat for Oak Run Ninth Plat, 54 lots on ~18.08 acres west of Red Bird St. and south of 148th Terrace.
• Final plat and revised preliminary site plan for Lone Elm Commerce Center, ~22.69 acres near W. 167th St. and Lone Elm Rd.
• Public hearing to vacate a 30' sanitary sewer easement at 25468 W 115th St.

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to issue industrial revenue bonds and a tax phase-in for BCB Olathe Holdings LLC to build a 385,000 sq ft speculative warehouse near Fountain Drive and Frontier Lane. The council will also vote on several ordinances, including rezoning for the 175th Street Commerce Centre East, amendments to alcohol sales regulations, and a contract amendment for the Downtown Library Project. Numerous routine items are on the consent agenda, including plats, change orders, and contract awards.

• Public hearing and Resolution 21-1049 for industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-in for BCB Olathe Holdings LLC warehouse (385,000 sq ft, Fountain Drive/Frontier Lane)
• Ordinance 21-27: Rezoning 163.27 acres north of W. 175th Street and east of S. Hedge Lane from RUR to M-2 and BP (175th Street Commerce Centre East)
• Ordinance 21-29 and 21-30: Amendments to alcohol sale regulations (Sunday/holiday sales and cereal malt beverages)
• Amendment No. 1 to McCown Gordon Construction agreement for Downtown Library Project
• Resolution 21-1050: Intent to levy property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate

The Olathe City Council approved Ordinance No. 21-27, rezoning approximately 163.27 acres north of W. 175th Street and east of S. Hedge Lane from County RUR (Rural) to M-2 (General Industrial) and BP (Business Park) districts, including a preliminary site development plan for the 175th Street Commerce Centre East. The council also approved a resolution expressing intent to issue industrial revenue bonds and a tax phase-in for BCB Olathe Holdings LLC to build 385,000 sq. ft. of dry storage warehouse facilities near Fountain Drive and Frontier Lane. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to the Downtown Library Project agreement with McCown Gordon Construction, LLC, and authorized staff to acquire easements for the Pflumm Road Improvements Project.

• Approved Ordinance No. 21-27, rezoning 163.27 acres for the 175th Street Commerce Centre East (M-2 and BP districts).
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1049, expressing intent to issue industrial revenue bonds for BCB Olathe Holdings LLC's 385,000 sq. ft. warehouse project.
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with McCown Gordon Construction for the Downtown Library Project.
• Authorized staff to acquire necessary easements for the Pflumm Road, 143rd to 151st Street, Improvements Project.
• Authorized the city attorney to finalize and the Mayor to execute a neighborhood revitalization tax rebate agreement with ROKC, Olathe Property LLC.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1048, appointing and reappointing members to the Citizens Police Advisory Council.
• Approved the 2021 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, which will fund an additional K-9.
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-29, amending the municipal code on Sunday and holiday sale of alcoholic liquor (5-1 vote, Brownlee opposed).

City Council

The Olathe City Council is holding a special budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2022 General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Fund budgets, the 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for those funds, and 2022 General Fund fees. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting is a workshop focused on reviewing these financial plans.

• Discussion of proposed 2022 General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Fund budgets
• Review of 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Fund
• Discussion of 2022 General Fund fees

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a resolution (CPA21-0001) for the PlanOlathe Comprehensive Plan Update, submitted by the City of Olathe. This is a discussion item only, not a final decision.

• Discussion of resolution CPA21-0001 for the PlanOlathe Comprehensive Plan Update

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning and preliminary site plan for Corporate Ridge Apartments, a 56.42-acre multifamily development near 106th Street and Ridgeview Road. The consent agenda includes approvals for several minor and final plats, as well as revised preliminary site plans for a dental office and a retirement center.

• Rezoning and preliminary site plan for Corporate Ridge Apartments (56.42 acres, southeast of 106th Street and Ridgeview Road)
• Final plat for Woodland Hills Fourth Plat (31 lots, 14.06 acres, northeast of W. 115th Terrace and S. Woodland Road)
• Final plat for Woodland Hills Fifth Plat (47 lots, 21.21 acres, same area)
• Final plat for Nottington Creek Eighth Plat (24 lots, 8.96 acres, near W. 177th Terrace and S. Lone Elm Road)
• Final plat for 175th Commerce Centre (1 lot, 57.62 acres, northwest corner of 175th Street and Hedge Lane)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hear a presentation of the proposed 2022 budget and consider several routine consent items, including a new liquor license for Chuck E. Cheese's, road construction contracts, and a special use permit for a car dealership. Under new business, the council will vote on ordinances amending the Land Bank code, granting a fiber network franchise to WANRack, and authorizing bond and temporary note issuances. The agenda also includes discussion items on the Police Building Expansion Phase II and a Quality of Life update.

• Presentation of 2022 Proposed Budget
• Ordinance 21-25: fiber network franchise for WANRack, LLC
• Resolution 21-1046/Ordinance 21-26: GO Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 234
• Resolution 21-1047: GO Temporary Notes, Series 2021-A
• Special use permit for TopLine Auto at 820 N. Rogers Road

The Olathe City Council approved the consent agenda, including a new drinking establishment license for Chuck E. Cheese's, several resolutions and contracts for road and sewer projects, and a software renewal. They also passed ordinances amending the Land Bank code and granting a fiber network franchise to WANRack, and authorized the issuance of General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 234, and Temporary Notes, Series 2021-A. The Council authorized staff to pursue an appeal in the City of Olathe v. City of Spring Hill case. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Brownlee absent.

• Approved consent agenda, including minutes, Chuck E. Cheese's license, resolutions for weed mowing assessments and temporary alcohol permit, special use permit for TopLine Auto, and contracts for road and sewer projects.
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-24 amending the Land Bank code.
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-25 granting a fiber network franchise to WANRack, LLC.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1046 and Ordinance No. 21-26 authorizing General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 234.
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1047 authorizing General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2021-A.
• Authorized staff to pursue an appeal in City of Olathe v. City of Spring Hill, et al.

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will vote on a consent agenda of plats and site plans, and hold public hearings on a sewer easement vacation and a large rezoning. The most consequential item is a request to rezone about 163 acres north of W. 175th Street and east of Hedge Lane from Rural to General Industrial and Business Park districts, with a preliminary site development plan for the 175th Street Commerce Centre East. The commission will also hear a request to vacate a sanitary sewer easement for Foley Industries at 19968 W. 157th Street.

• Rezoning of 163.27 acres to M-2 (General Industrial) and BP (Business Park) for 175th Street Commerce Centre East
• Public hearing on vacation of sanitary sewer easement for Foley Industries at 19968 W. 157th Street
• Minor plat for Ridgeview Falls Eleventh Plat, 1 lot on 1.11 acres near Ridgeview Road and 118th Street
• Final plat for Bonham Estates First Plat, 2 lots on 3.95 acres north of W. Dennis Avenue
• Revised preliminary site plan for New Horizon Academy on 1.32 acres east of S. Black Bob Road

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing bonds for a new Human Resource and Financial Management System, levying preconstruction assessments for road projects, and approving a consent agenda with plats, licenses, and contracts. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel and property acquisition, plus a planning session with a 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan discussion.

• Ordinance 21-21 authorizing acquisition of HR/financial system and issuing General Obligation Bonds
• Resolution 21-1042 authorizing sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes and Bonds
• Ordinances 21-22 and 21-23 levying preconstruction assessments for Clare Road and Bluestem-107th Terrace-Cedar Creek Parkway
• Consent agenda includes contracts: Affinis Corp. design ($), American Restore tipping floor repair, KOMPAN playground sculpture, ATHCO playground structure
• Final plats for The Clearing at Anderson Pointe, Stonebridge Manor/Pointe, Valley Ridge 6th/7th

The Olathe City Council authorized staff to acquire property for the Pflumm Road improvements project and approved ordinances to implement a new HR/financial system funded by general obligation bonds. It also approved several consent agenda items, including plats, licenses, and contracts, and discussed the 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan without taking action.

• Authorized property acquisition for Pflumm Road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-21 for HR/financial system and GO bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-1042 for GO notes and bonds sale (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-22 for Clare Road preconstruction assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-23 for Bluestem-107th-Cedar Creek assessments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H and K-P (unanimous)
• Approved consent item I, Valley Ridge Sixth Plat (unanimous)
• Approved consent item J, Valley Ridge Seventh Plat (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider consent agenda items approving final plats for four subdivisions totaling 168 lots, and hold public hearings on a final plat for The Clearing at Anderson Pointe and a special use permit for Topline Automotive. The consent items are likely to be approved as a block unless pulled for discussion.

• Final plat for Stonebridge Manor, Second Plat: 24 lots on 9.65 acres near Mur-Len Road and 169th Place
• Final plat for Stonebridge Pointe, Third Plat: 48 lots on 16.09 acres northwest of Britton Street and 165th Street
• Final plat for Valley Ridge, Sixth Plat: 49 lots on 31.57 acres near W. 113th Terrace and future Cedar Creek Parkway
• Final plat for Valley Ridge, Seventh Plat: 47 lots on 30.98 acres southwest of W. 114th Street and S. Clare Road
• Public hearing: special use permit for Topline Automotive (motor vehicle sales, leasing & rental) at 820 N. Rogers Road

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold a televised session with several public hearings and votes, including rezoning for Ridgeview Corporate Centre, creation of two benefit districts for road improvements, and a consent agenda with contracts and purchases. Two earlier benefit district petitions were withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Rezoning RZ20-0014 for Ridgeview Corporate Centre, 32.6 acres at College Blvd & S. Ridgeview Rd; Planning Commission recommends denial 7-1
• Resolution 21-1038 to establish Clare Road Benefit District for construction from College Blvd to 106th Terrace
• Resolution 21-1039 to establish Bluestem-107th Terrace-Cedar Creek Parkway Benefit District
• Special use permits for Car City (1501 E. Santa Fe St) and Enterprise Car Sales (900 N. Rogers Rd)
• Professional services agreement with Walter P. Moore for Ridgeview West Neighborhood Streets design

The Olathe City Council remanded the Ridgeview Corporate Centre rezoning (RZ20-0014) back to the Planning Commission for stipulations, approved two benefit districts for road improvements, and authorized property acquisition for the Lone Elm Road project. The council also approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts and permits, and authorized the mayor to execute a development and settlement agreement with Cedar Creek Development Company.

• Remanded RZ20-0014 Ridgeview Corporate Centre rezoning to Planning Commission (5-2)
• Approved Resolution 21-1038 establishing Clare Road Benefit District (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-1039 establishing Bluestem-107th Terrace-Cedar Creek Parkway Benefit District (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-1040 directing staff not to publish Ordinance 19-05 (7-0)
• Authorized property acquisition for Lone Elm Road improvements project (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute development and settlement agreement with Cedar Creek Development Company (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including special use permits for Car City and Enterprise Car Sales
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for Ridgeview West streets design and 119th Street mill/overlay change order

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider several major items, including issuing $38.3 million in water and sewer bonds, three rezoning requests (College Ridge Apartments, Charlie's Car Wash, and the Downtown Library), and creating two benefit districts for Cedar Creek improvements. The agenda also includes routine consent items, proclamations, and a planning session with informational reports.

• Ordinance 21-20: $38,300,000 Water and Sewer System Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
• RZ21-0003: Rezone 41.09 acres at College Blvd & Ridgeview Rd to R-3 for College Ridge Apartments
• RZ21-0006: Rezone 2.13 acres at 13512 S. Black Bob Rd for Charlie's Car Wash
• RZ21-0007: Rezone 3.05 acres at 250 E. Santa Fe St to D (Downtown Core) for Olathe Downtown Library
• Resolutions 21-1031/21-1032: Create benefit districts for Cedar Creek public improvements (College Blvd, Clare Rd, Cedar Creek Pkwy; Bluestem Pkwy & 107th Terrace)

The Olathe City Council tabled two resolutions (21-1031 and 21-1032) creating benefit districts for Cedar Creek Development Company improvements, after residents spoke in opposition and Councilmember Campbell requested more work. The council approved several items, including a $38.3 million water and sewer bond issuance, three rezoning ordinances (College Ridge Apartments, Charlie's Car Wash, and Downtown Library), and a consent agenda with various contracts and plats. All votes were unanimous (7-0) with all members present.

• Tabled Resolution 21-1031 (Cedar Creek benefit district) to next meeting (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 21-1032 (Bluestem/107th benefit district) to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved $38.3M Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for College Ridge Apartments (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Charlie's Car Wash (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Olathe Downtown Library (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and plats (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-1030 appointing Planning Commission members (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider several plats and public hearings, including a rezoning for Ridgeview Corporate Centre, special use permits for car sales, and a final plat for the downtown library. The consent agenda includes minor and final plats for various developments.

• Rezoning of 32.59 acres at College Boulevard and S. Ridgeview Road from BP to PD with preliminary site plan
• Special use permit for Car City motor vehicle sales at 1501 E. Santa Fe
• Special use permit for Enterprise Car Rental at 900 N. Rogers Road
• Final plat for Olathe Downtown Library at Chestnut and Santa Fe Streets, including alley and right-of-way vacation
• Minor plat for MidAmerica Nazarene University on 77.48 acres at 2030 E. College Way

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several development items, including two FedEx industrial rezonings, two large annexations, and industrial revenue bonds for a 567,840 sq. ft. building. The consent agenda includes routine contracts, easement dedications, and project authorizations. The meeting also includes proclamations, an executive session on a real estate contract, and a planning session with reports.

• Rezoning for FedEx Olathe - Project 3 (11.6 acres, Hedge Lane & 167th St) to M-2 Industrial
• Rezoning for FedEx Olathe - Project 4 (6.11 acres, south of 167th St) to M-2 Industrial
• Annexation of 101.77 acres (167th & Hedge) and 160 acres (175th & Hedge)
• Industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-in for Scannell Properties 567,840 sq. ft. building
• CDBG public hearing for 2022 funding needs

The Olathe City Council approved two rezoning requests for FedEx projects, two annexations, and industrial revenue bonds for a Scannell Properties warehouse. It also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and a micro surface project. No action was taken in executive sessions.

• Approved Resolution 21-1026 for industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-in for Scannell Properties (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-13 rezoning 11.6 acres for FedEx Olathe Project 3 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-14 rezoning 6.11 acres for FedEx Olathe Project 4 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-15 annexing 101.77 acres at 167th and Hedge Lane (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-16 annexing 160 acres at 175th and Hedge Lane (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-L and N-U, including contracts and agreements
• Approved item M, awarding micro surface project to Donelson Construction (7-0)
• Approved CDBG public hearing and closed public hearing for Scannell Properties (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning and site development requests, including a proposed apartment complex, a car wash, a downtown library, and a continued request for an office park. The commission will also consider consent agenda items for a revised site plan, two plats, and meeting minutes. Public hearing cases will proceed to the May 4, 2021 City Council meeting.

• Rezoning to R-3 for College Ridge Apartments on 41.09 acres southwest of College Blvd and Ridgeview Rd
• Zoning amendment for Charlie's Car Wash on 2.135 acres at 13512 S. Black Bob Rd
• Rezoning to D (Downtown Core) for Downtown Library on 3.0598 acres at 250 E. Santa Fe
• Continuance requested for Ridgeview Corporate Centre rezoning on 32.6 acres at College Blvd and S. Ridgeview Rd
• Revised preliminary site plan for Olathe Fareway on 3.24 acres at 151st St and Pflumm Rd

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a large industrial warehouse project by Hedge 175 Associates, LLC, including a sales tax exemption and a street improvement benefit district. The consent agenda includes routine items such as licenses, plats, contracts, and bond authorizations. New business includes two rezoning requests, one for the Olathe Health Quivira Campus and one for Woodland Hills North.

• Public hearing and Resolution 21-1021 for industrial revenue bond sales tax exemption for 1,123,470 sq ft warehouse at 175th Street and Hedge Lane
• Resolution 21-1022 creating a street improvement benefit district for Hedge 175 Associates at 175th Street and Hedge Lane
• Rezoning (Ordinance 21-11) of 8.57 acres to Office district for Olathe Health Quivira Campus at 151st Street and Quivira Road
• Rezoning (Ordinance 21-12) of 177.32 acres to R-1 residential for Woodland Hills North at College Boulevard and S. Woodland Road
• Resolution 21-1025 assigning $13,880,000 in industrial revenue bonds from LE Commerce Center to Sealy West 167th Street, LLC

The Olathe City Council approved an industrial revenue bond sales tax exemption for a 1,123,470-square-foot warehouse at 175th and Hedge Lane, along with a related street improvement benefit district. It also approved two rezonings: one for the Olathe Health Quivira Campus office development and another for the 177-acre Woodland Hills North residential subdivision. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and plats, and authorized staff to proceed with strategies from executive sessions.

• Approved Resolution 21-1021 for IRB sales tax exemption for Hedge 175 Associates warehouse (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-1022 creating street improvement benefit district and development agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-11 rezoning to Office for Olathe Health Quivira Campus (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-12 rezoning to R-1 for Woodland Hills North subdivision (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including contracts, plats, and licenses (7-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Revitalization Program application for 905 S Chestnut (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-1023 for GO bonds for property acquisition (7-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with strategies from two executive sessions (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will vote on consent items including preliminary site plans and final plats for several residential and industrial developments. The regular agenda includes public hearings on two FedEx industrial rezonings and a continuance for the Ridgeview Corporate Centre rezoning. The meeting is largely routine approvals, with the FedEx projects being the most consequential new business.

• Preliminary site plan for I-35 Logistics Scannell Building 1 on 36.29 acres at 159th Street and Clare Road
• Final plat for Battle Creek Estates: 31 lots on 23.13 acres near E. 119th Street and S. Nelson Road
• Final plat for Heather Ridge South, 4th Plat: 38 lots on 16.76 acres near 167th Street & Ridgeview Road
• Rezoning to M-2 (General Industrial) for FedEx Olathe Project 3 (11.06 acres) and Project 4 (6.11 acres) near W. 167th Street and Hedge Lane
• Continuance requested for Ridgeview Corporate Centre rezoning to PD District on 32.6 acres at College Boulevard and S. Ridgeview Road

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a real estate contract, development agreement, and tax abatement for Integris BioServices LLC to build a 70,000 sq. ft. laboratory in the Kansas Bioscience Park. The council will also vote on two rezoning requests, approve routine consent agenda items including construction contracts, and receive reports on a street improvement district and industrial revenue bond request for a large industrial facility.

• Real estate contract and development agreement with Integris BioServices LLC
• Tax abatement resolution for 70,000 sq. ft. laboratory in Kansas Bioscience Park
• Rezoning of 69.8 acres at 133rd Street and Black Bob Road to multifamily districts
• Rezoning of 23.12 acres near E. 119th Street and S. Nelson Road to single-family
• Contract awards for 159th Street and 119th Street mill and overlay projects

The Olathe City Council approved a real estate contract and development agreement with Integris BioServices, LLC, and approved Resolution No. 21-1020 granting a tax abatement for a 70,000 sq. ft. laboratory in the Kansas Bioscience Park. The council also approved two rezonings: a multifamily development at 133rd Street and Black Bob Road, and a single-family subdivision near 119th Street and Nelson Road. All other consent agenda items were approved, except for a website services contract that was pulled for later consideration.

• Approved real estate contract and development agreement with Integris BioServices, LLC (6-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1020 tax abatement for Integris BioServices lab (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-09 rezoning for 133rd & Black Bob multifamily (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-10 rezoning for Battle Creek Estates (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G, I, K-O (7-0)
• Approved consent item H, 119th Street mill and overlay contract (7-0)
• Approved consent item J, Pflumm Road Bridge inter-local agreement (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute real estate contract for property in southwest Olathe (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning and site development requests, including two apartment projects seeking continuances, a medical campus, and a large residential subdivision. The consent agenda includes approvals for preliminary and final plats for residential and commercial developments. The meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2021.

• Rezoning and site plan for Corporate Ridge Apartments (56.42 acres) near W. 106th St. and S. Ridgeview Rd. — continuance requested
• Rezoning and site plan for College Ridge Apartments (41.09 acres) southwest of College Blvd. and Ridgeview Rd. — continuance to April 12
• Rezoning and site plan for Olathe Health Quivira Campus (8.57 acres) at 151st St. and Quivira Rd.
• Rezoning and preliminary plat for Woodland Hills North (177.32 acres) at College Blvd. and Woodland Rd.
• Consent items: preliminary plat for Bonham Estates (4 lots), site plan and final plat for KCAS Bioanalytics (6 acres), final plat for The Highlands at Cedar Creek (14 lots)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items, including a new drinking establishment application for Torchy's Tacos, a special use permit for motor vehicle sales, and several stormwater project agreements. Under new business, the council will consider annexing approximately 17.17 acres south of 167th Street and east of Hedge Lane. The meeting also includes informational reports and discussions on the County Square Project and the Downtown Library Project.

• Annexation of 17.17 acres south of 167th Street and east of Hedge Lane (Ordinance No. 21-08)
• Special use permit for motor vehicle sales on 2.12 acres at 15695 S. US-169 Highway (Resolution No. 21-1017)
• Agreement with Johnson County for Brougham Drive Regional Detention Basin construction (PN 2-C-002-16)
• Contract award to CXT, Inc. for prefabricated modular restroom building for Parks and Recreation
• New drinking establishment application for Torchy's Tacos

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including a new drinking establishment license for Torchy's Tacos, a special use permit for motor vehicle sales, and several stormwater and parks contracts. Council also approved Ordinance No. 21-08, annexing approximately 17.17 acres south of 167th Street and east of Hedge Lane into city boundaries. Discussions were held on the Integris BioServices development agreement, the County Square project, and the downtown library design, but no final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved consent agenda including Torchy's Tacos drinking establishment license
• Approved special use permit for motor vehicle sales at 15695 S. US-169 Highway (8-0 Planning Commission recommendation)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1018 for Brougham Drive Regional Detention Basin Project
• Approved agreement with Johnson County for Brougham Drive detention basin construction
• Approved agreement with Johnson County for Stagecoach and Sleepy Hollow stormwater design
• Awarded contract to CXT, Inc. for modular restroom building
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-08 annexing 17.17 acres south of 167th Street and east of Hedge Lane (7-0)
• Approved executive session strategy as discussed

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a large multifamily development, an office campus continuance, and a single-family subdivision. It will also consider consent items for meeting minutes and a minor plat for a city lift station.

• Rezoning of 69.8 acres from AG to R-3/R-4 for multifamily at NE corner of 133rd St & Black Bob Rd
• Rezoning of 8.57 acres from RP-1 to O for Olathe Health Quivira Campus (continuance requested)
• Rezoning of 23.12 acres from R-3 to R-1 for Battle Creek Estates near E. 119th St & S. Nelson Rd
• Minor plat for Hedge Lane Lift Station, 1 lot on 1.73 acres at 995 S. Hedge Lane
• Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Olathe Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning and preliminary site plan for a 69.8-acre multifamily development at 133rd Street and Black Bob Road, changing from agricultural to residential multifamily districts. It also recommended approval of a rezoning for Battle Creek Estates, a 23.12-acre single-family development near E. 119th Street and S. Nelson Road. A request to rezone the Olathe Health Quivira Campus to office use was continued to a future meeting. The commission approved the consent agenda, including a minor plat for the Hedge Lane Lift Station.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and minor plat for Hedge Lane Lift Station (8-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ20-0013 rezoning to multifamily at 133rd & Black Bob (7-0, Breen recused)
• Continued RZ20-0015 Olathe Health Quivira Campus rezoning to future meeting (8-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ20-0016 Battle Creek Estates rezoning to single-family (7-0, Essex recused)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including several construction contract awards for street, waterline, and storm improvements, plus a new drinking establishment application and acceptance of sculptures. The meeting also includes presentations on the Mayor's Children's Fund and the 2020 DirectionFinder Survey, and a planning session with reports on a proposed annexation and discussion of the federal legislative agenda.

• New drinking establishment application for Mokan Hospitality II, LLC d/b/a Four Points Olathe
• Resolution No. 21-1016 authorizing the 2022 Street Reconstruction Program (3-R-000-22)
• Contract awards to VF Anderson Builders LLC for Stevenson Street and Waterline, Troost Street, and Ridgeview improvements
• Contract awards to McAnany Construction for Cedar Creek Parkway and 2021 Local/Collector Street mill and overlay
• Contract award to KA-COMM for Harris radio equipment for Police and Fire Departments

The Olathe City Council approved the consent agenda (19 items) with item O removed for separate consideration, then approved it unanimously. The agenda included contracts for street, waterline, stormwater, and other projects, plus a mitigation credit agreement. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approvals; the meeting also included a survey presentation and discussion of electric blackouts.

• Approved consent agenda items A-N and P-S (unanimous)
• Approved item O, mitigation credit agreement with Swallow Tail LLC (unanimous)
• Approved contract to VF Anderson Builders for Stevenson Street and Waterline projects
• Approved contract to VF Anderson Builders for Troost Street Improvements
• Approved contract to VF Anderson Builders for Ridgeview Improvements
• Approved contract to McAnany Construction for Cedar Creek Parkway Mill and Overlay
• Approved contract to McAnany Construction for 2021 Local and Collector Street Mill and Overlay
• Approved contract to J. Richardson Construction for Storm Rehabilitation Improvements

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a car dealership and a rezoning request, and will consider a revised site plan for a medical office addition. The rezoning request for Ridgeview Corporate Centre is seeking a continuance to a future meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the medical office site plan.

• Special use permit for Car Gallery motor vehicle sales on 2.12 acres at 15695 W. US 169 Highway (M-2 District)
• Rezoning of 32.6 acres from BP to PD District for Ridgeview Corporate Centre, northeast of College Boulevard and S. Ridgeview Road; continuance requested
• Revised preliminary site plan for medical office addition on 1.75 acres at 15340 S. Rogers Road
• Approval of January 25, 2021 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold an executive session to discuss property acquisitions in southwest Olathe and for the Downtown Streets Improvement Project, then reconvene for a televised session. The consent agenda includes routine items such as liquor license applications, a final plat for Crestone, several street and stormwater improvement project resolutions and contracts, and contract renewals. The council will also discuss the 2021 Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit in a planning session.

• Executive session on property acquisition in southwest Olathe and Downtown Streets Improvement Project (PN 3-R-001-21)
• Resolution 21-1014 authorizing Santa Fe, Ridgeview to Mur-Len Preliminary Engineering Project (PN 3-C-025-18)
• Resolution 21-1015 and HDR Engineering agreement for 119th Street, Woodland to Northgate Improvements (PN 3-C-024-21)
• Award contract to Phoenix Concrete for 2021 Local and Collector Street Mill and Overlay Project (PN 3-P-004-21)
• Crestone final plat (FP20-0027) for 2 lots on 13.9 acres at W. 119th Street and S. Sunnybrook Boulevard

The Olathe City Council approved two real estate acquisitions in executive session, both 7-0, for southwest Olathe and the Downtown Streets Improvement Project. The council also approved the consent agenda with three items removed for separate votes, all of which passed. A proclamation designating February as Black History Month was presented.

• Authorized real estate contract for property in southwest Olathe (7-0)
• Authorized real estate contract for property at 118th Spruce Street (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda except items H, I, and O (7-0)
• Approved 119th Street, Woodland to Northgate Improvements Project (7-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for 119th Street project (7-0)
• Approved renewal of contract to Gerken Rent-All for portable restrooms (7-0)
• Approved cereal malt beverage license and drinking establishment applications
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1013 for indemnification of City Manager

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, both of which are requesting continuance to a future meeting. The commission will also consider a consent agenda item for a final plat approval. The agenda is largely procedural, with no final decisions expected on the rezoning items.

• Final plat for Crestone, 13.92 acres at W. 119th Street and S. Sunnybrook Boulevard
• Rezoning of 69.8 acres at 133rd Street & Black Bob Road from AG to R-3/R-4 (continuance requested)
• Rezoning of 32.6 acres at College Boulevard and S. Ridgeview Road from BP to PD (continuance requested)

The Olathe Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, including the January 11 meeting minutes and the final plat for Crestone, a 13.92-acre development with two lots and three common tracts at W. 119th Street and S. Sunnybrook Boulevard. Two rezoning requests—RZ20-0013 for 133rd Street & Black Bob Multifamily and RZ20-0014 for Ridgeview Corporate Centre—were continued to future meetings. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner Breen recusing from RZ20-0013.

• Approved January 11, 2021 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved final plat for Crestone, 13.92 acres at W. 119th & S. Sunnybrook (9-0)
• Continued RZ20-0013 rezoning for 133rd St & Black Bob Multifamily (8-0, Breen recused)
• Continued RZ20-0014 rezoning for Ridgeview Corporate Centre (9-0)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances establishing special assessments for the Lindenwood 163rd to 167th Benefit District, and will vote on issuing up to $3,038,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for a commercial facility at 15571 S Mahaffie. The consent agenda includes multiple construction project awards and resolutions for 2021 infrastructure projects. New business also includes condemnation-related items for the Mill Creek stormwater project.

• Ordinance No. 21-05 establishing special assessments for Lindenwood 163rd to 167th Benefit District (street and storm sewer)
• Ordinance No. 21-07 authorizing up to $3,038,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Business Garage Authority, Inc. at 15571 S Mahaffie
• Award of contract to Gunter Construction for Hedge Lane Lift Station Project (PN 1-L-001-20)
• Award of contract to VF Anderson Builders for Downtown Streets Improvement Project Phase 2 (Spruce, Chestnut, Cherry streets)
• Resolution No. 21-1003 appointing Planning Commission members

The council approved an amended ordinance for the Lindenwood 163rd to 167th Benefit District, changing the repayment term from 10 to 15 years after hearing opposition from residents. It also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including appointments to boards, a stormwater project, and industrial revenue bonds. The consent agenda was approved with two items considered separately.

• Approved amended Ordinance No. 21-05 for Lindenwood benefit district, extending repayment to 15 years (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1003 appointing Planning Commission members (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1004 appointing Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board members (7-0)
• Approved item I: Hedge Lane Lift Station contract to Gunter Construction (7-0)
• Approved item P: 2021 Traffic Signals Project resolution (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-1012 for Mill Creek stormwater survey (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-06 for Mill Creek land acquisition (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-07 for $3,038,000 industrial revenue bonds for Business Garage Authority (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda with several development requests, including revised preliminary site plans, preliminary and final plats, and a new Wendy's drive-through restaurant. These are administrative approvals for proposed commercial and residential projects across the city.

• Revised preliminary site plan for Lone Elm Commerce Center Buildings 3 & 4, ~18.28 acres near W. 167th St & Lone Elm Rd
• Preliminary site plan for Wendy's Drive-Through Restaurant, ~1.04 acres at 732 W. Park St
• Preliminary plat for 175th Street Commerce Centre, 6 lots on ~223.03 acres NW of W. 175th St & Hedge Ln
• Final plat for Bach Homes First Plat, 3 lots on ~17.3 acres SW of W. 127th St & S. Mur-Len Rd
• Final plat for Parkview Townhomes 3rd Plat, 6 tracts on ~5.2 acres NW of S. Aurora St & W. Harold St

The Olathe Planning Commission unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda, including revised preliminary site plans for Lone Elm Commerce Center Buildings 3 & 4, Country Home Elevator Addition, and a Wendy's Drive-Through Restaurant, as well as preliminary and final plats for several developments. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner Taylor Breen recusing from the vote on the Parkview Townhomes final plat. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Dec 14, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved revised preliminary site plan for Lone Elm Commerce Center Buildings 3 & 4 (7-0)
• Approved revised preliminary site plan for Country Home Elevator Addition (7-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Wendy's Drive-Through Restaurant at 732 W. Park St (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 175th Street Commerce Centre (7-0)
• Approved minor plat for Grand Hawk (7-0)
• Approved minor plat for 127Greenwood (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Bach Homes, First Plat (7-0)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider four rezoning requests, including a 223-acre industrial/business park, a senior living community, and two commercial projects. The consent agenda includes routine items such as contracts, licenses, and a water/sewer bond resolution. A proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day is also scheduled.

• Rezoning to M-2 General Industrial for Lone Elm Commerce Center, 2.85 acres at 22310 W. 167th St.
• Rezoning to C-2 Community Center for Sunnybrook Commercial Center, 19.23 acres near W. 119th St. and Lone Elm Rd.
• Rezoning to R-4 Multifamily for Olathe Senior Living Community, 9.91 acres near S. Sunnybrook Blvd. and W. 119th St.
• Rezoning to M-2/BP for 175th Commerce Center, 223.03 acres north of W. 175th St. and west of S. Hedge Ln.
• Resolution 21-1001 authorizing Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds for system improvements