Planning Commission approves rezoning for Mill At Riverstone and Mission 159 developments

The Overland Park Planning Commission convened on July 14, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including updates on development plans and zoning requests. The meeting began with a review of the preliminary development plan for 170 Seventh Street, where the commission approved a revised plan that allows for the construction of additional duplex units. This change was made possible after the applicant secured the necessary right-of-way through a contract purchase, leading to the removal of a mid-development connection at 170 Ninth Street.

Following this, the commission addressed agenda item 19, which was continued to August 11, 2025, with no public comments received. The next significant discussion focused on rezoning request 20 25-3 for a small parcel located at the northwest corner of 180 Third Terrace and Oakmont Street. The applicant sought to rezone the property from RURJ to R1 single-family residential district, which was recommended for approval by staff. The commission unanimously passed the motion, allowing the request to proceed to the city council for further consideration.

The meeting also included a revised preliminary development plan for Mission 159, located at the southwest corner of Mission Road and 150 Ninth Street. The applicant proposed to amend the multifamily plan, reducing the total number of units from 328 to 216, which will consist of a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and four-plexes. The commission noted that the southern half of the project area had been acquired by the city for potential park use, which influenced the revised development plan.

The applicant, Brian Hamm of Arise Homes, expressed commitment to working collaboratively with existing residents and emphasized the importance of providing quality housing in the area. The commission discussed concerns raised by neighbors regarding the commercial aspects of the project, confirming that no significant changes were made to the commercial zoning.

Overall, the meeting concluded with a series of unanimous approvals for the discussed items, reflecting the commission's support for the proposed developments and their alignment with community needs. The next steps include further reviews and discussions at the upcoming city council meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025.