Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several rezoning requests, including one for a multi-unit retirement community and another for a new bank development. A conditional use permit for a flea market was also approved with specific conditions despite public concerns. A contentious rezoning request for a U-Haul facility was deferred to allow the applicant to address public objections and provide a more detailed site plan. The Community Service Contract Review Committee was formally established.
Key Decisions & Votes
Shawnee Beautification Committee Name Change
05:00An ordinance was approved to change the name of the 'Shawnee Beautification Committee' to the 'Shawnee Community Beautification Committee' to foster a more inclusive identity. An emergency clause was also adopted.
Rezone 7109 North Kickapoo Avenue for Flea Market
29:00An ordinance was approved to rezone property at 7109 North Kickapoo Avenue from A1 Rural Agricultural District to A1 Rural Agricultural District with a Conditional Use Permit, allowing for a flea market type use with 12 specific conditions.
Rezone 2204 North Leo Avenue from R1 to R2
32:30An ordinance was approved to rezone property at 2204 North Leo Avenue from R1 Single-Family Residential District to R2 Combined Residential District, consistent with surrounding developments on a major collector.
Rezone 3900 North Union Avenue for Retirement Community
38:00An ordinance was approved to rezone property at 3900 North Union Avenue from A1 Rural Agricultural District to R3 Multi-Family Residential District to facilitate the development of a multi-unit retirement community, which also aids in extending sewer lines.
Preliminary Plat for 2600 North Harrison Avenue (First United Bank)
1:15:00A preliminary plat was approved with three standard conditions for the 4-acre parcel at 2600 North Harrison Avenue, allowing for the development of a new First United Bank and an additional commercial lot.
Formalize Community Service Contract Review Committee
1:17:00A resolution was approved to formally establish the Community Service Contract Review Committee, outlining its structure, duties, and review process.
Upcoming Community Events
Blue Zones Bikeability Workshop and Bike Tour
Starts at 4:30 PM at First Christian Church, focusing on Broadway Street pedestrian and bike improvements.
Blue Zones Public Forum
5:30 PM, following the bikeability workshop.
Downtown Block Party
Mentioned as a successful event, encouraging future attendance.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report (March 2018)
Sales tax received from February sales was $1,308,000. Sales tax was down $62,000, and use tax was down $35,000 compared to the previous year. Overall revenues are flat year-over-year.
Public Comments
During the public hearing for the U-Haul rezoning request, several citizens voiced strong opposition. Key concerns included potential increases in crime, traffic safety issues due to large rental vehicles and the absence of a stoplight, noise and light pollution affecting adjacent residential areas, negative impacts on property values, and the perceived oversupply of storage facilities in the city. Speakers also expressed a desire for retail businesses that would generate more tax revenue and community benefit.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezone property at 4900 North Harrison Avenue from C3 to PUD (deferred to April 16th City Commission meeting).
- Preliminary plat for Shawnee Retail Center located at 4900 North Harrison Avenue (deferred to April 16th City Commission meeting).
- Rezone property at 2327 North Harrison Avenue from CP to C3 for a U-Haul facility (deferred to April 16th City Commission meeting).
- Preliminary plat for April Development LLC located on Shawnee Mall Drive (deferred).
Watch For
- New city website launch in approximately 10 business days.
- Blue Zones bikeability workshop and public forum on Broadway Street next Monday (April 9th) starting at 4:30 PM at First Christian Church, followed by a public forum at 5:30 PM.
- Comprehensive plan consultants will be in town next week for staff meetings, with more in-depth public meetings expected to begin in May or June.
- A steering committee for the comprehensive plan will be established, and volunteers are encouraged to participate.
Announcements
- Michael Johnson from the Parks Department was recognized as Employee of the Month.
- The new city website is expected to launch in approximately 10 business days.
- Improvements to the tennis courts at Woodland Park and the high school courts have been completed.
- Construction on the fire station chief's building is progressing well.
- Citizens are encouraged to register their storm shelters online, as the process is smooth and easy.
Agenda Summary
Approve the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on non-public hearing items.
Presentation by the City Manager to Employee of the Month Michael Johnson
Recognition of Michael Johnson from the Parks Department as Employee of the Month.
Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance amending ordinance number 2606 NS changing the name of the Shawnee Beautification Committee to the Shawnee Community Beautification Committee
Amending an ordinance to change the name of the Beautification Committee for a more inclusive title.
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located east of the intersection of Highland Street and Bryan Avenue from R1 Single-Family Residential District to PUD Planned Unit Development (Case Number P A 118)
Request to rezone a 2-acre lot into 16 individual lots for higher density residential use, deferred from previous meetings.
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 7109 North Kickapoo Avenue from A1 Rural Agricultural District to A1 Rural Agricultural District with a Conditional Use Permit (Case Number P O 318)
Request for a conditional use permit to allow a flea market type use on a 157-acre site, with potential future commercial investment.
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 2204 North Leo Avenue from R1 Single-Family Residential District to R2 Combined Residential District (Case Number P L 418)
Request to rezone a property on Leo Street South and McArthur from single-family to combined residential.
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 4900 North Harrison Avenue from C3 Highway Commercial to PUD Planned Unit Development (Case Number P O 518)
Request to rezone property for a retail center, deferred by Planning Commission.
Consideration of approval of preliminary plat for Platt for Shawnee Retail Center located at 4900 North Harrison Avenue (Case Number S O 318)
Approval of a preliminary plat for a retail center, deferred by Planning Commission.
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 3900 North Union Avenue from A1 Rural Agricultural District to R3 Multi-Family Residential District (Case Number P O 618)
Request to rezone a 20-acre site for a multi-unit retirement community, south of Shawnee Middle School.
Public hearing and consideration of the ordinance to rezone property located at 2327 North Harrison Avenue from CP Planning a Shopping Center District to C3 Highway Commercial District (Case Number P O 718)
Request to rezone the former Kmart building site for a U-Haul facility, involving adaptive reuse of the large structure.
Consideration of approval of a preliminary plat for April Development LLC located on Shawnee Mall Drive east of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks (Case Number S O 418)
Approval of a preliminary plat, deferred by Planning Commission.
Consideration of approval preliminary plat for 2600 North Harrison Avenue (Case Number S O 518)
Approval of a preliminary plat to divide a 4-acre parcel (former Joe Cooper Ford building site) into two lots for a new First United Bank and general commercial enterprise.
Discussion, consideration and possible action of a resolution to formalize the Community Service Contract Review Committee
Formalizing the establishment, powers, duties, and review process for the Community Service Contract Review Committee.
Acknowledge the sales tax report from March of 2018
Review of the sales tax report for February sales, showing a decrease in sales and use tax.
City Manager Report
Update on city initiatives including the new website launch, Blue Zones activities, and comprehensive plan development.
Commissioners Comments
Commissioners shared updates, thanked staff, and provided feedback on city matters.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Consideration and possible vote to enter into executive session to discuss IFF Local number 206 negotiations
Discussion regarding collective bargaining agreement negotiations for fiscal years 2018-19 and 2017-18.
Consideration possible action on the items discussed in executive session
Potential action following discussions in executive session.