City Of Shawnee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The Planning Commission discussed several items, including the approval of rezoning from R-1 to Agricultural for a property on Clare Road to allow for single-family residential development. The Commission also reviewed and recommended approval for a special use permit for a telecommunications monopole at 6875 Maurer Road and a special use permit for a live-in watchman at a self-storage facility. Additionally, the Commission approved a revised site plan for a pergola addition at Toni's Italian Restaurant and reviewed the final site plan and final plat for a new multi-family high-rise development on Renner Road. A discussion item regarding text amendments to the Table of General Use Regulations was tabled to a future meeting.
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The agenda focuses on several municipal projects and administrative actions. Key items include the consideration of resolutions to enlarge sewer districts, the approval of a significant $18,000,000 project budget for the Justice Center Facility Expansion, and the awarding of various contracts for infrastructure improvements, including intersection upgrades and pipe repairs. Additionally, the Council considered the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for an assisted living facility project and planned to ratify semi-monthly claims. Project updates regarding ongoing construction work on Midland Drive and the I-435/Mill Creek project were also on the agenda.
Aug 17, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Shawnee Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The Planning Commission discussed the Overlook at Midland project, a proposed multi-family residential development requiring rezoning from Commercial Highway to Planned Unit Development Mixed Residential. Key topics included site terrain challenges, infrastructure and road improvements for Midland Drive, traffic impact studies, school district capacity, tree preservation and landscaping, and building facade design standards. The Commission ultimately voted to approve the rezoning and the preliminary development plan.
Aug 17, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Shawnee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The Planning Commission discussed various consent items, including several Special Use Permit reviews and a final plat approval for a business park development. The primary new business item involved a rezoning request and preliminary site plan for a multi-family residential development known as the Overlook at Midland. Extensive discussion occurred regarding the site's topographical constraints, required tree clearing, and the potential impact of increased traffic on Midland Drive. Engineering staff addressed questions concerning planned road improvements, emergency vehicle access, school enrollment impacts, and light pollution mitigation for the proposed development.
