City of Garden City

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting agenda included the approval of previous minutes from February 3, 2026, and the submittal of exhibits for the record, including zoning regulations and application files. New business involved considering four specific requests requiring exceptions or variances. Item GCBZA2026-01 concerned a setback variance request for a canopy at 3285 E US Highway 50 to install EV charging stations. Item GCBZA2026-02 addressed an exception to R-2 District regulations for property at 1309 N. Main for installing an additional electric meter for a non-conforming accessory dwelling unit. Item GCBZA2026-03 involved a setback variance request to construct a building within the rear yard setback at 509 St. John Street for a new parish hall. Item GCBZA2026-04 requested an exception to R-3 District regulations for property at 903 N. 13th Street concerning an electric meter for a second dwelling unit.

The agenda for the Finney County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on March 18, 2026, detailed the review of previous minutes from November 19, 2025, and the submittal of various exhibits for the record, including zoning regulations and application files. The primary new business item was consideration of case FCBZA2026-01, a request for a conditional use permit to construct an accessory structure larger than the principal structure at 816 W Taylor Jones Avenue. Discussion during the November 19, 2025, meeting, which is documented within this file, focused heavily on neighbor concerns regarding noise, continuous truck operation, increased traffic safety, and enforcement of conditional use permits generally. The board ultimately approved the conditional use permit for FCBZA2026-01 with the specific condition that no livestock trailers be allowed.

The document appears to combine an agenda for a meeting on March 10, 2026, with minutes or content from two prior meetings held on February 10 and February 11, 2026. The March 10 agenda included a reflection on the 2026 Grant Process and discussion of 2026 Agenda Items. The content from the February 10 meeting detailed presentations from various community organizations regarding grants and general board comments. The content from the February 11 meeting focused on the review and recommendation process for the 2026 Community Grant applications, resulting in specific funding amounts recommended for several agencies, including Garden City Christian Academy, Inc., GCCC Endowment Association, Little Leaders of GCK Early Learning Center, Red Dog Children's Museum, Garden City Ministerial Alliance, and Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center.

The agenda items for this meeting include public comment, review of City of Garden City Resolutions pertaining to the Board, consideration and approval of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary appointments, and a review of the GCK Airport 101 informational document. The meeting also included a Director's Report presentation and a review of the January 2026 Monthly Reports, which covered Western Kansas Commercial Enplanements, Air Traffic Control Tower Operations, and Fuel Flow Fee Revenue.

Key discussion topics included updates on Immigration Services, where confusion remains regarding day-to-day changes, and the upcoming expiration of EADs impacting the Haitian community due to the termination of TPS. New business featured a presentation from the City Manager, Interim County Administrator, and Police Chief regarding a proposed sales tax for renovating the law enforcement center, including a discussion on sales tax versus property tax impacts. The Police Chief also discussed the Co-Responder program and plans for a mental health/crisis section in the new jail facility. The board decided to defer hosting another breakfast until the following year, with planning to commence in April 2026 for an October 2026 event. Other discussions covered planning for '620 Day' signage and providing information about an upcoming African Community Picnic.