Votes at a glance: Planning Commission approves multiple special use permits and renewals (Jan. 13, 2025)

At its Jan. 13 meeting the Overland Park Planning Commission approved several special use permits and renewals with routine discussion and unanimous votes. The items below passed the commission and will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration on the dates noted.

Summary of actions

- SUP2024‑0011 (Event center) — Approved for a 10‑year period with no stipulations. Staff noted this item was previously approved in September 2024 but required reapproval because an incorrect legal description was published; commission vote: 9–0. (City Council hearing Feb. 3, 2025)

- SUP2024‑0018 (Communication tower renewal, 61100 W. 127th St.) — Renewal of a 75‑foot monopine co‑located with carriers; approved for a 10‑year period with stipulations A–C requiring tree replacement by March 1, 2025 and site maintenance; commission vote: 9–0. Applicant present: Damian Timms, Executive Director, Congregation Beth Torah. (City Council hearing Feb. 3, 2025)

- SUP2024‑0019 (Drinking establishment renewal, Lionsgate/Nicholas Golf Club, 14225 Dearborn St.) — Renewal approved for a 10‑year period with no stipulations following police review; commission vote: 9–0. Applicant present: Toby Nickum, general manager. (City Council hearing Feb. 3, 2025)

- SUP2024‑0023 (Temporary commercial use in M‑1 at 7700 Wedd St.) — A private club/event space operating in an industrial M‑1 district was approved for a temporary 3‑year special use, subject to stipulation A requiring required permits (building/fire); applicant indicated prior operations and will complete required permitting; commission vote: 9–0. Applicant present: Andy Wiltz. (City Council hearing Feb. 3, 2025)

Procedure and next steps

All four items were approved by unanimous votes at the Planning Commission and will be scheduled for City Council consideration. Staff reminded interested parties to register in advance to speak at the council hearings.

Ending: The routine approvals complete Planning Commission review for these land‑use items; Council will hold the final decisions on the listed February agenda dates.