Olathe public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a zoning amendment for Bach Homes Montage Apartments on 17.31 acres. Other items include requests for a final plat at S. Ridgeview Road and a minor plat at S. Prairie Creek Road.

• Zoning amendment and site plan for Bach Homes Montage Apartments near W. 127th Street and S. Mur-Len Road
• Final plat and vacation of portion of Limits of No Access for Asbury Centre 2nd Plat at 15892 S. Ridgeview Road
• Minor plat for The Landings at Stone Creek, Seventeenth Plat at 12304 - 12316 S. Prairie Creek Road
• Revised preliminary site development plan for Sign Lady Graphix at 609 S. Fir Street

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding industrial revenue bonds for a mixed-use project at 127th Street and Black Bob Road. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests and various contract renewals or agreements.

• Industrial revenue bonds for 84 dwelling units and 7,000 square feet of commercial space at 127th Street and Black Bob Road
• Rezoning request for B Street Collision Center at W. 151st Street and S. Pflumm Road
• Rezoning and site development plan for AAG Commercial Development at 13245 S. Black Bob Road
• Land dedication for Pathway at Heritage Park near 159th Street and S. Black Bob Road
• Resolution expressing support for federal HOME funds for affordable housing in south Olathe

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding land use, including a $13,575,000 bond issuance for an industrial facility. The agenda also includes various contract awards for city infrastructure, fire station projects, and public works maintenance.

• Industrial revenue bonds up to $13,575,000 for a facility at 159th Street and Lone Elm Road
• Annexation of approximately 95.63 acres northwest of 167th Street and I-35
• Rezoning of 30.06 acres northeast of College Boulevard and K-7 Highway
• Fire Station No. 9 and Fire Station No. 1 construction and design agreements
• Sunset and Ridgeview Intersection Improvements project

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission is reviewing several final plats, site development plans, and rezoning requests. Two large-scale rezoning requests for industrial and apartment developments have been requested for continuance to a future meeting.

• Final plat of I-35 Logistics Park at 159th Street and Green Street
• Rezoning for B Street Collision Center at W. 151st Street and S. Pflumm Road
• Rezoning for AAG Commercial Development at 13245 S. Black Bob Road
• Final plat of Pathway at Heritage Park at W. 159th Street and S. Black Bob Road
• Vacation of utility easement for Olathe Toyota at 685 N. Rawhide Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding the development process, procedures, and public hearings. This session serves as an overview of how city developments are handled.

• Overview of the development process, procedures and public hearings

City Council

The City Council will consider a motion regarding real property acquisition in northwest Olathe during an executive session. The meeting also includes discussions on land dedication for Black Bob 151st Shops, vehicle fleet replacements, and updates to the municipal code regarding garbage abatement.

• Discussion of real property acquisition in northwest Olathe
• Resolution No. 23-1070 re-authorizing 2023 City-wide fleet vehicle orders
• Land dedication for Black Bob 151st Shops, Third Plat (FP23-0024) near W. 151st Street and S. Black Bob Road
• Renewal of contract with 911 Custom, LLC for emergency vehicle equipment
• Ordinance No. 23-29 regarding summary abatement of accumulated rubbish and garbage

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider several requests for site development plans and plats. These include building orientation for Stone Creek Village and revised plans for the I-35 Logistics Park. The meeting also includes reviews of minor and final plats for local developments.

• Final site development plan for Stone Creek Village at W. 124th Street and S. Sagebrush Drive
• Minor plat for Ranch Villas at Prairie Haven, Lot 33
• Revised preliminary site development plan for I-35 Logistics Park, Buildings 3 and 4
• Revised preliminary site development plan for Chipotle at 151st Black Bob Shops
• Final plat for Black Bob 151 Shops, Third Plat

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning 2.84 acres at Asbury Centre to a neighborhood center district. They will also consider a resolution regarding the definition of antisemitism. The meeting includes several routine approvals for city contracts and infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning of Lot 4 of Asbury Centre from CP-O to C-1
• Resolution 23-1069 regarding the definition of antisemitism
• Contract award to Allen, Gibbs, & Houlik L.C. for audit services
• Land dedication for Olathe Senior Villas final plat
• Purchase of a Mobile Integrated Health ambulance for the Fire Department

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a request to rezone Downtown Olathe to Downtown Core and Mixed Use districts. They will also review site development plans for Culver’s and Olathe Senior Villas. Additionally, the agenda includes a final plat for Santa Fe Square Shopping Center.

• Rezoning Downtown Olathe from C-2 to D (Downtown Core) and D (Downtown Mixed Use) districts
• Preliminary site development plan for Culver’s at 13515 S. Mur-Len Road
• Final plat for Santa Fe Square Shopping Center, Second Plat at 13515 S. Mur-Len Road
• Preliminary site development plan for Olathe Senior Villas near W. Dennis Avenue and S. Ferrel Drive
• Revised final plat and easement vacation for Olathe Senior Villas

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing up to $73,100,000 in industrial revenue bonds for a facility at 175th Street and Hedge Lane. The agenda also includes land annexation and various city contracts.

• $73,100,000 in industrial revenue bonds for a building at 175th Street and Hedge Lane
• Annexation of approximately 130.94 acres southwest of W. 159th Street and S. Black Bob Road
• Agreement with Nabholz Construction for the Olathe Animal Shelter Project
• Contract for fountain rehabilitation on 119th St. and 135th St.
• Renewal of a special use permit for Avis Rent-a-Car at 1804 E. Santa Fe Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and site development plan for a property near W. 159th Street and S. Ridgeview Road. Additionally, the commission will hear a request to vacate a water drainage easement at 15000 S. Quivira Road.

• Rezoning of Lot 4 of Asbury Centre from CP-O to C-1 district
• Preliminary site development plan for 2.84 acres northwest of W. 159th Street and S. Ridgeview Road
• Vacation of a permanent water quality and quantity drainage easement at 15000 S. Quivira Road

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances authorizing industrial revenue bonds for large-scale developments. These include multi-family housing, an industrial building, and a warehouse facility. The council will also discuss land annexation and real estate contracts related to road improvements.

• $62,000,000 in bonds for multi-family units at Black Bob Road and Indian Creek Parkway
• $48,850,000 in bonds for an industrial building in the I-35 Logistics Park
• $13,400,000 in bonds for a warehouse facility at Olathe Commerce Park
• Land sale to Johnson County for Black Bob Road improvements
• One-year lease for five Caterpillar Skid Steer Loaders

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a rezoning for the K-7 & College Multifamily Development on 30.06 acres. Other items include a special use permit renewal for Avis Rent-a-Car and site development plans for Home2 Suites and The Landings at Stone Creek.

• Rezoning of 30.06 acres north of College Road and east of K-7 Highway to R-4 Medium-Density Multifamily
• Special use permit renewal for Motor Vehicle Rentals at 1804 E. Santa Fe Street
• Revised preliminary site development plan for Home2 Suites southeast of 119th Street and Strang Line Road
• Minor plat for The Landings at Stone Creek Sixteenth Plat at 12346 - 12360 S. Prairie Creek Road

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2024 city budget and the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding industrial revenue bonds for a new warehouse building.

• Industrial revenue bonds for a 438,314 square foot building at 167th Street and Monticello Road
• Adoption of the 2024 City of Olathe Budget via Ordinance No. 23-20
• Adoption of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan via Resolution No. 23-1061
• Establishment of a Comprehensive Listing of Fees and Charges via Resolution No. 23-1062
• Land acquisition for the 119th Street, Woodland Road to Northgate Street Improvements Project

The City Council approved the 2024 budget and the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. Other key actions included approving industrial revenue bonds for a warehouse project and authorizing land acquisition for road improvements.

• Adopted 2024 City of Olathe Budget (6-1)
• Adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1059 for industrial revenue bonds for a 438,314 sq ft warehouse (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1060 for land condemnation for 119th Street Improvements Project (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-20 for land acquisition for 119th Street Improvements Project (6-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1062 establishing a Comprehensive Listing of Fees and Charges (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1058 appointing and reappointing Planning Commission members (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various road project agreements and a roofing contract (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider a revised preliminary site development plan and a final plat for the Stratton Oaks West III project. The project involves approximately 3.65 acres located northeast of S. Woodsonia Drive and W. 113th Street. The commission will also review minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting.

• Revised preliminary site development plan for Stratton Oaks West III
• Final plat for Stratton Oaks West III with a build line vacation
• Approval of August 14, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2024 Budget. The council will also consider Resolution No. 23-1057 to authorize a property tax levy that exceeds the revenue neutral rate.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY 2024 Budget
• Resolution No. 23-1057 regarding a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2024 Budget. Council approved Resolution No. 23-1067, which authorizes a property tax levy that exceeds the revenue neutral rate. The full 2024 budget is scheduled for consideration on September 5, 2023.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1067 authorizing property tax levy exceeding revenue neutral rate (6-0)
• Closed the public hearing regarding the FY 2024 Budget (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution allowing bow and arrow deer hunting for the 2023-2024 season. Other actions included adopting the Olathe Public Library Master Plan and approving several infrastructure and equipment contracts. A professional services agreement for the Solid Waste Transfer Station Expansion was withdrawn.

• Approved bow and arrow deer hunting for 2023-2024 season (5-2)
• Adopted Olathe Public Library Master Plan
• Approved special use permit for Dotte Auto motor vehicle sales at 905 S. Kansas Avenue
• Approved 2023 Subrecipient Agreements for Community Development Block Grant projects
• Approved purchase of three 2023 Ford Edge SUVs for police department
• Approved contract for Olathe Community Center Natatorium pool deck recoating
• Approved design agreements for Black Bob Park and Cedar Lake improvements
• Withdrew Solid Waste Transfer Station Expansion design agreement

City Council

The City Council approved several furniture contracts for the Police Building Expansion Phase II and agreements with USD 233 and the Kansas School for the Deaf for school resource officers. Council also approved a special use permit for a conference center and an ordinance for weed mowing assessments.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1049 reappointing Olathe Public Art Committee members
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1050 reappointing Citizens Police Advisory Council members
• Approved special use permit for Princess Banquet Hall at 100 N. Church Street
• Approved final plats for Lone Elm Commerce Center, Mather West, and Parkview Apartments
• Approved five furniture agreements for Police Building Expansion Phase II
• Approved 2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
• Approved 2023-2025 SRO and Police Resource Instructor agreements with USD 233 and Kansas School for the Deaf
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-19 for weed mowing and debris removal assessments

City Council

The City Council approved amendments to the Public Offense Code and Traffic Ordinance. Several infrastructure contracts and land easements were approved, though one plat for Woodland Forest passed with a split vote. The council also expressed intent to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-17 amending the Public Offense Code (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-18 amending the Traffic Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1047 to levy property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate (7-0)
• Approved Woodland Forest final plat land dedication (5-2)
• Approved Garmin Sign Package Amendments site plan (7-0)
• Approved contracts for salt conveyor, tank cleaning, and John Deere Gators (7-0)
• Approved 5-year agreement with AXON Enterprise for cameras and Tasers (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1046 appointing Olathe Human Relations Commission members (7-0)

City Council

The City Council conducted a budget workshop to review the proposed 2024 General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Budget. Presentations were given on the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and General Fund fees. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council approved several industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-ins for warehouse and manufacturing facilities. The council also authorized the issuance of general obligation notes and improvement bonds, and awarded multiple infrastructure and road construction contracts.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1039 for warehouse and distribution facilities at 167th St & 169 Highway (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1040 and Ordinance No. 23-14 for manufacturing facility at 801 W. Old 56 Highway (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1043 for General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2023-A (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1044 and Ordinance No. 23-15 for General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1045 and Ordinance No. 23-16 for Water and Sewer System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for Advanced Veterinary Care at 15150 S. Hamilton Street (7-0)
• Awarded construction contracts to Crossland Heavy Contractors, Gunter Construction Company, and Amino Brothers Company, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved land dedication for Aldi Distribution Center Second Plat at 10505 S. K-7 Highway (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the renewal of two citywide retailers' sales taxes for street maintenance and parks and library services. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and an ordinance regarding liquor license location restrictions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-12 renewing 0.375% sales tax for street maintenance
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-13 renewing 0.125% sales tax for parks & library services
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-11 exempting core commercial district from liquor license location restrictions
• Approved Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement with ATMOS Energy for 119th Street improvements
• Approved invoice for BNSF Inspections for Cedar Creek Trail Phase II Project
• Approved contract to Wiedenmann, Inc. for 151st St and S Caenen Lane Waterline project
• Approved special use permit renewal for Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
• Approved land dedication for final plats of BelongKC and Valley Parkway Business Center

City Council

The City Council approved industrial revenue bonds for a 90,000 square foot data center and rezoned a 4.58-acre parcel to general industrial. The council also authorized several bond sales and approved various service and construction contracts.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1032 for industrial revenue bonds for a 90,000 sq ft data center (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-10 rezoning 19460 W. 159th Street from R-1 to M-2 (7-0)
• Approved transfer from General Fund to Downtown Revitalization Project (7-0)
• Approved contract to J. Oliver Construction, LLC for playground equipment at Olathe Girls Softball Complex (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1033 for General Obligation Temporary Notes and Improvement Bonds
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1034 for Water and Sewer System Improvement Bonds
• Approved special use permit renewal for Camp Bow Wow at 1150 W. 151st Street, Suite D
• Approved special use permit for KC Car Gallery South at 15695 S. US-169 Highway

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda (excluding item R) and granted a telecommunications franchise to Everfast Fiber Networks LLC. Item R, renewal of security services for the Downtown Library, was approved separately after discussion. Several proclamations and recognitions were also made.

• Approved consent agenda excluding item R (5-0)
• Approved renewal of security services contract with Titan Protection & Consulting for Downtown Library (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-09 granting Everfast Fiber Networks LLC a telecommunications franchise (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Ridgeview Place (FP22-0046)
• Approved final plat for Deuteronomy 1:21 (FP23-0006)
• Approved final plat for Southwest Plaza Replat (FP23-0010)
• Approved final plat for Free State Exchange (FP23-0007)
• Approved agreements with Johnson County for two arterial mill and overlay projects

City Council

The City Council approved industrial revenue bonds for a two-phase bottling and distribution facility and authorized a rezoning for the Oppidan Data Center. Several municipal contracts and a special use permit for BelongKC were also approved.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1029 for Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company industrial revenue bonds (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-08 rezoning 24.44 acres to Business Park District for Oppidan Data Center (6-0)
• Approved special use permit and site plan for BelongKC (6-0)
• Approved contracts for public defender services (Law Offices of Don Smith, Lenin V. Guerra, LLC, and The Mozingo Law Firm, LLC)
• Approved contract for 2023 MAQS Micro Surface Project to Donelson Construction Company, LLC
• Approved purchase of steel refuse containers from Downing Sales and Service, Inc.
• Approved renewal of fire uniform price agreement with Galls, LLC
• Approved permitting software contract renewal with Tyler Technologies

City Council

The City Council adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the Trails and Greenways Guiding Plan. Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and a rezoning request for Woodland Forest.

• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Resolution 23-1025) (7-0)
• Adopted Trails and Greenways Guiding Plan (Resolution 23-1026) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Woodland Forest to Low-Density Multifamily (4-3)
• Authorized Animal Shelter Project (Resolution 23-1027) (7-0)
• Authorized Fire Station No. 9 project (Resolution 23-1028) (7-0)
• Awarded Santa Fe Street Arterial Mill and Overlay contract to McAnany Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded Cedar Creek WWTP Junction Box Repair contract to Wiedenmann, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved land dedication for OPH Mental Health final plat (7-0)

City Council

The meeting consisted of presentations and updates regarding city services and construction. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council approved industrial revenue bonds for a 320,000 square foot beef processing plant. Council also moved forward with a low-density multifamily rezoning request for Woodland Forest and approved several infrastructure and facility contracts.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1021 for industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-in for 1918, LLC beef processing facility (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance approving RZ21-0015 rezoning for Woodland Forest as presented (4-3)
• Approved BNSF East Track Quiet Zone Engineering Project Resolution No. 23-1023 (7-0)
• Approved contract to Harmon Construction for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 4 improvements (7-0)
• Approved contract to McAnany Construction for Strang Line Road and Renner Boulevard mill and overlay projects
• Approved contract to McConnell & Associates to convert two tennis courts to pickleball courts at Two Trails Park
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for Biosolids Compost Improvements Project (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Street Reconstruction Program Resolution No. 23-1024

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution ordering the owner of a single-family home to begin repairs or demolition by April 30, 2023. The council also approved a zoning amendment for a mixed-use project and several infrastructure contracts via a consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1017 declaring 16440 W 139th Street unsafe (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-06 for zoning amendment at The Clearing at Anderson Pointe, Phase II (6-0)
• Approved $170,000 in federal funding for stationary License Plate Reader equipment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-1019 and GMP Amendment No. 3 for Police Building Expansion Phase II (6-0)
• Approved contract with Freeman Concrete Construction, LLC for 2023 Local and Collector Street Mill and Overlay (6-0)
• Approved contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC for Kansas City Road and 159th Street Mill and Overlay (6-0)
• Approved land dedication for Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Olathe Facility (6-0)
• Authorized acquisition of real property for 119th Street improvements (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the acquisition of two downtown real estate parcels and awarded several construction and service contracts via a consent agenda. The council also authorized travel for city officials to a national conference in Washington, DC.

• Approved acquisition of 124 N. Cherry Street and 200 S. Kansas Avenue
• Approved contract to Linaweaver Construction, Inc. for South Enterprise Street Improvements
• Approved contract to Kansas Heavy Construction, LLC for Cedar Creek Trail, Phase II
• Approved contract to Turf Etc., LLC dba SynLawn for Prairie Center Park synthetic turf
• Approved agreement with Waters Edge Aquatic Design for Community Center Natatorium renovation
• Approved land dedication for Villa Pointe, Galt’s Gulch 2nd Plat, and Schafer’s Cairn
• Approved KDOT agreement for Black Bob Road improvements (159th to 167th)
• Approved travel for Councilmembers McCoy and Felter and City Manager Wilkes to Washington, DC

City Council

The City Council approved Resolution No. 23-1015 for industrial revenue bonds and a tax phase-in for a 21,000 square foot office building. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and a $300,000 software support contract. Additionally, Municipal Judge Jill Kenney was installed into office.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1015 for industrial revenue bonds for a 21,000 sq ft office building (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 three-year contract with Avaap U.S.A. LLC for Workday support (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-04 to vacate a utility easement at 1225 W. Pittman Street (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-05 for special assessments on Monticello Road project (6-0)
• Approved contract to McAnany Construction, Inc. for 2023 Local and Collector Street Mill and Overlay Project - Group B
• Approved contract to Hometown Lawn L.L.C. for Sheridan and Ridgeview Roundabout landscaping
• Approved Resolution 23-1016 to reimburse Olathe Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Installed Municipal Judge Jill Kenney

City Council

The City Council approved a request to increase industrial revenue bonds for a project at Black Bob Road and Indian Creek Parkway. The council also authorized several infrastructure projects, updated mobile food vendor and commercial vehicle ordinances, and appointed a second municipal judge.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1002 to increase industrial revenue bonds to $67,573,749 (5-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1003 to set a show-cause hearing for the condemnation of 16440 W. 139th Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-02 amending Mobile Food Vendor regulations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-03 amending the definition of Commercial Vehicle (7-0)
• Authorized contract with Jill Kinney for the 2nd municipal judge position (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1004 for Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (7-0)
• Awarded construction contracts to McAnany Construction, Inc. and Infrastructure Solutions, LLC (7-0)
• Approved 12 separate resolutions for 2023 sidewalk, streetlight, and facility repair projects (7-0)

City Council

The City Council met to discuss personnel matters regarding a judicial vacancy. Following two executive sessions, the Council voted to allow staff to move forward with hiring a second municipal judge.

• Authorized staff to proceed with the hiring process for the 2nd municipal judge position (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a rezoning request for OPH Mental Health and authorized the hiring of a second municipal judge. The council also appointed a new member to the Planning Commission and approved several utility and service contracts.

• Approved rezoning from County Rural to Office District for OPH Mental Health (7-0)
• Authorized hiring process for 2nd municipal judge (7-0)
• Appointed Megan Lynn to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1001 appointing new members to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Approved price agreement contracts for water service line repair with Wiedenmann, Inc., Infrastructure Solutions, and Hettinger Excavating, LLC
• Approved invoices for ductile iron pipe from Olathe Winwater Works Co. (7-0)
• Approved contract renewal for veterinarian services at Olathe Animal Shelter with Dr. Lindsey Crawford
• Approved land dedication for Olathe Commerce Park, Third Plat