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Committee approves multiple plats, zoning amendments for large-format uses and data centers, and releases semi-annual docket items

Kansas CityJan 13, 20263 min read

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The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee (Jan 13, 2026) advanced multiple plats and rezoning actions, approved amendments to Chapter 88 establishing standards for Large Format Uses, Data Centers, and Green Roofs, released semi-annual docket items including a TIF designation and ReBuild KC projects, authorized a $300,000 housing rehab allocation for the Vineyard neighborhood, and held several items for later consideration.

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Advanced consent items approving plats: Replat of Tract 1 (Zona Rosa 2nd Plat, ~13 acres), Barry West Townhomes - Second Plat (~29 acres), and Replat of Lot 3 and Lot 7 (Zona Rosa 5th Plat, ~7.4 acres).
Approved amendments to the Shoal Creek Special Purpose District (rezoning ~1,756 acres) and amended the Shoal Creek Community Master Plan booklet and text, including a revised collector street alignment.
Advanced rezoning of ~0.4 acres at 3319 Red Bud Drive from R-7.5 to R-2.5 to allow pursuing a special use permit for a triplex (Councilmember Willett excused).
Approved as committee substitute amendments to Chapter 88 establishing use standards and definitions for Large Format Uses and Data Centers and adding a definition for Green Roofs.
Held/continued items: digital signs for institutional/office uses in residential districts (held until 1/27/2026), marijuana dispensary hours/locations (held until 1/27/2026), and a development plan/preliminary plat for an industrial development at 10951 N. Congress Avenue (held in committee).
Released Semi-Annual Docket items including designation of Redevelopment Project 3 of the Arlington Road TIF Plan, approval of various ReBuild KC infrastructure projects, and a $1,000,000 reallocation within the American Rescue Plan Fund.
Released and authorized appropriation of $300,000 in the Central City Economic Development Fund to support the Vineyard Neighborhood Association housing rehabilitation program.

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