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Committee approves plats, zoning code update, health commission change; several land-use items held

Kansas CityMar 3, 20262 min read

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The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee met March 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM (26th Floor, Council Chamber). Present: Ryana Parks-Shaw, Eric Bunch, Nathan Willett and Melissa Patterson Hazley. Actions: (1) Consent approval of the Indiana Commons plat (Councilmember Willett excused); (2) approval to vacate ~4 acres at SW corner of Highway 9 and NW Briarcliff Parkway subject to utility easement and relocation conditions; (3) amendment to Chapter 88 replacing Section 88-255 to align the SC (Shoal Creek) District with the updated Shoal Creek Community Master Plan; (4) amendment to Section 2-891 reducing Health Commission voting members from 17 to 11; and (5) approval of a development plan for a multi-unit residential building at 32 E. 46th Street with conditions and a deviation reducing lot area per unit. Several items were held in committee (including a proposed marijuana facilities amendment, a rezoning at Troost & E 5th, a major MPD amendment, Major Street Plan revision, and a street name plan). Public testimony was limited to 2 minutes; closed sessions were authorized as listed in the minutes.

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Approved (consent) the plat for Indiana Commons (approximately 2 acres at NE 86th Terrace & N Indiana Ave); Councilmember Willett excused.
Approved vacating ~4 acres of plat and associated R/W at SW corner of Highway 9 & NW Briarcliff Parkway, subject to conditions to retain utility easements, protect existing facilities, and require applicant-funded utility relocations; directed City Clerk to record with Clay County Recorder.
Approved amendment to Chapter 88 by repealing and replacing Section 88-255 (SC, Shoal Creek District) to align regulations with the updated Shoal Creek Community Master Plan.
Approved amendment to Section 2-891 (Code of Ordinances) to reduce the Health Commission voting membership from 17 to 11 and designate the Director of Health as a nonvoting ex officio member.
Approved development plan for ~1.3 acres at 32 E. 46th Street (District R-0.5) to allow a multi-unit residential building, with conditions on signage, landscaping, fire protection, traffic, utilities, stormwater, and a deviation reducing required lot area per unit from 500 sq ft to 350 sq ft.
Held in committee: proposed amendment to Section 88-354 (Marijuana Facilities) — held until 3/24/2025 (as listed); rezoning at SE corner of Troost Ave & E 5th St — held until 4/7/2025; directive regarding license office RFP/funding plan — held until 3/10/2025; major MPD amendment for MPD boundary expansion and related development — held until 3/10/2025; Major Street Plan revision for Mexico City Avenue alignment — held until 3/10/2025; Barryview Townhomes street name plan — held until 3/24/2025.

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