Planning Commission continues Land Reserve hearing; City Council to weigh Arborside plan, Dillon’s grocery rezoning

The Lee’s Summit Planning Commission continued a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment for the 3,164-acre Land Reserve property to a date uncertain, taking no action on the large-scale project. The meeting, held June 25, also approved two easement vacations and elected officers. Meanwhile, several key items are on upcoming agendas, including the City Council’s consideration of the Arborside redevelopment plan and a rezoning for a new Dillon’s grocery store.

Planning Commission continues Land Reserve hearing

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment and consistency determination for the 3,164-acre Land Reserve property but continued both to a date uncertain. The meeting was an agenda-only session; minutes have not yet been published. The commission approved a consent agenda that included vacation of easements for Park Ridge 8th Plat (Lots 370-379) and 201 SW Oldham Parkway, both filed by Engineering Solutions. It also held its annual election of officers.

City Council to vote on Arborside plan, Dillon’s rezoning (July 7)

The City Council will hold public hearings on July 7 on the Arborside Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority plan submitted by Land Reserve, Inc. A separate public hearing will consider rezoning 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2 for a Dillon’s grocery store, fuel kiosk, and retail. The council will also consider conceptual economic development incentives for the Dillon’s project through a Community Improvement District. On the consent agenda is a property tax collection agreement with Jackson County. First readings of final plats for Hook Farms 3rd Plat (lots 216-258) and Eagle Creek Villas 1st Plat (lots 1-51) are also scheduled.

Finance and Budget Committee to review contracts, grants (July 6)

The Finance and Budget Committee will discuss employee health insurance finances and consider budget amendments for FY2026 and FY2027. The committee will vote on authorizing a Workday support contract not to exceed $115,044. A presentation on federal DOJ Bridging Immigration-related Deficits and COPS grants is also scheduled.

Community and Economic Development Committee to discuss ADU ordinance (July 8)

The committee will discuss a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. No votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only. The committee will also approve the action letter from its June 10 meeting.

Planning Commission to consider convenience store plan (July 9)

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary development plan for a convenience store at 2661 SE Blue Parkway, submitted by KDP Hospitality, LLC. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 25 action letter.

Coming up

• **July 6** – Finance and Budget Committee, 6:00 p.m.
• **July 7** – City Council Regular Session, 7:00 p.m. (public hearings on Arborside plan and Dillon’s rezoning)
• **July 8** – Community and Economic Development Committee, 6:00 p.m.
• **July 9** – Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.

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