Planning Commission

Planning Commission Agenda City Hall, 9001 W. 62nd Street February 5, 2025 - 7:00 PM If you require any accommodation (i.e. qualified interpreter, large print, reader, hearing assistance) in order to attend this meeting, please notify the Administrative Office at 913-322-5500 no later than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes of December 4, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting 12-04-2024 PC Minutes (Draft) IV. BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED 1. Election of Officers 2. PA24-000005 – Ingala Estates Final Plat – 5156 and 5206 Hayes Street Staff Report - Ingala Estates Final Plat Plat - Ingala Estates Final Plat 3. PA25-000001 - South Park Addition No.1 – 8802 W. 49th Terrace Staff Report - South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat Plat - South Park Addition No. 1 Final Plat 4. Comprehensive Plan Annual Review Memo - Comprehensive Plan 2024 Review V. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Bryan P. Dyer, AICP Community Development Director Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2024 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF MERRIAM, KANSAS 9001 W. 62nd ST. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES December 4, 2024 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Planning Commission meeting for the City of Merriam, Kansas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Bill Bailey on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 with the Chairperson inviting everyone present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. New Planning Commissioners Nida Dillon and Daniel Molina were given the Oath of Office and sworn in. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Bill Bailey, Chairperson Nida Dillon Mitchell Fowler Russ Harmon Kelsey Kohn Sarah Limbocker Shawn McConnell, Vice Chairperson Daniel Molina Members Absent: Also Present: Bryan Dyer, Community Development Director, Nancy Yoakum, Recording Secretary. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2024 Chairperson Bill Bailey stated that the Planning Commission members had received a copy of the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes and asked if there were any corrections or additions. Hearing no additional comments, Chairperson Bill Bailey entertained a motion. SHAWN MCCONNELL MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2024 BE APPROVED. SARAH LIMBOCKER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. IV. BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED 1. Review and consider amendments to Merriam Code, Chapter 74, Article VIII – Accessory Uses as it is related to accessory dwelling units and accessory structures. Chairperson Bill Bailey opened the discussion to Community Development Director Bryan Dyer. Page 1 of 5 Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2024 Community Development Director Bryan Dyer stated that at the September 23, 2024 City Council meeting the Council requested the Planning Commission to consider allowing accessory dwelling units in single family zoning districts. Mr. Dyer stated that currently Merriam does not allow two residential units to be located on the same single-family zoned lot. Mr. Dyer reviewed the purpose, goals, neighboring cities, definitions, research for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and draft ordinance. Chairperson Bill Bailey inquired if utility companies would be required to have more than one tap for water and stated that historically tap connections were installed on each single lot and there was a requirement to pay for a separate connection. Mr. Dyer stated that utilities are charging for the taps and are the same cost regardless of the size of the square footing. Commissioner Shawn McConnell inquired if there was a minimum square footage requirement. Mr. Dyer stated the city has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code which establishes minimum square footages for living areas. Utilizing that code, staff estimates the smallest dwelling could be approximately 500 square feet. Mr. Dyer stated that the draft ordinance stated there must be a separate entrance and street address to meet emergency services requirements. Commissioner Shawn McConnell inquired if there was an existing smaller home on a large piece of property if the property owner could build a larger home and have the existing smaller home become the ADU. Mr. Dyer stated that is a viable possibility if the plans meet the setback and building code requirements. Chairperson Bill Bailey inquired if a property owner with a larger lot could lot split and build and ADU. Mr. Dyer stated that the property owner wouldn’t be able to do a lot split because the principal structure and ADU have to be on the same parcel. Chairperson Bill Bailey inquired what staff was going to recommend for the location of ADU entrances. Mr. Dyer stated that what makes the most sense when staff reviews the project and looks at the Johnson County AIMS Mapping system. Chairperson Bill Bailey inquired how the United Stated Postal Service would be notified. Mr. Dyer stated that the city assigns the addresses and updates Johnson County AIMS Mapping system that in turn updated the postal service. Commissioner Sarah Limbocker inquired if the principal structure and ADU would be allowed to have two (2) address points painted on the curb. Mr. Dyer stated they both addresses could be on the curb. Page 2 of 5 Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2024 Commissioner Sarah Limbocker inquired if the principal structure and ADU would be required to have house numbers posted on the structures. Mr. Dyer stated that city code requires that the house numbers be readily visible. Chairperson Bill Bailey inquired if alpha identifiers would be allowed. Mr. Dyer stated that staff tries to stay away from alpha identifiers and prefers to use numeric identifying addresses. Chairperson Bill Bailey inquired if there were any additional questions from the Planning Commissioners for Mr. Dyer. Hearing none, Chairperson Bill Bailey opened the Public Hearing meeting up for public comment. Billy Croan residing at 6633 Wedd St., Merriam KS 66203 introduced himself to the Planning Commission. Mr. Croan stated that ADU’s empower landowners and residents to achieve the highest and best use for land that they already own and pay taxes every year to keep. Mr. Croan stated that they keep families together and reduce cost of living and reduce cost for residents and he supports ADUs coming before the Planning Commission and before Council at the previous meetings. Mr. Croan stated it will benefit the community to help remove some of the strings attached that are in draft ordinance. Mr. Croan stated he took some notes before the meeting today and has some suggestions for some items that should be stricken and why. Mr. Croan stated letter C (one ADU per lot) is not needed because property owners will probably limit themselves to one ADU so it isn’t necessary for the city to intervene and tell them how many they can have. Mr. Croan stated that letter D (property owner must occupy one of the dwellings) is a mandate that legally may not be enforceable. Mr. Croan stated that letter E (ADU setback requirements) requires a 6-foot setback which is arbitrary and duplicates existing regulations and doesn’t feel that is needed in this specific section. Mr. Croan stated that section H requires separate utility connections is extremely burdensome and expensive if there isn’t already a connection to go to could be $50,000 to $60,000 to do the excavation to do new lines. Mr. Croan stated additionally if utility companies already require different taps, then it is redundant for Merriam to also require it. Mr. Croan stated that section I (ADU design requirements) is subjective and interferes with design prerogatives of the homeowner. Mr. Croan stated that section J is arbitrary limitation on floor space as there are some large lots and an ADU may not even be visible from the street with an existing smaller home up front is problematic and he doesn’t see how that benefits the community. Mr. Croan stated that section K limits the ADU to two (2) bedrooms and is equally arbitrary on the inside of the ADU which is not visible and the impact to a neighborhood is dubious. Page 3 of 5 Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2024 Mr. Croan stated that letter N (requiring the ADU to meet building code) is a superfluous regulation as it duplicates preexisting city code. Mr. Croan stated we already have existing building codes and acknowledges those codes exist and it doesn’t need to be on this list as less is more. Mr. Croan stated that Commissioner Sean McConnell asked a good question about new buildings behind an old one and turning those into an ADU and if that would be okay. Mr. Croan stated section E states that detached ADUs shall be set back at least 6 ft. behind the existing structure so if the new ADU became in the front position that would not be allowed in the way this is written. Mr. Croan thanked the Planning Commission and stated he thinks that for city code, less is more. Chairperson Bill Bailey inquired if there were any other comments from the public. Hearing none, he closed the Public Hearing. Chairperson Bill Bailey asked if there were any additional questions for staff. Commissioner Shawn McConnell inquired if a larger home were to be build behind a smaller home that would become the ADU that staff has the discretion and/or with the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals could be dealt with. Mr. Dyer stated that would be a setback issue not a use issue and could be considered by Board of Zoning Appeals. Chairperson Shawn McConnell stated that a resident would have avenues to seek relief from the setback requirement. Mr. Dyer stated that was correct. Chairperson Bill Bailey inquired if the Planning Commissioners had any additional questions or comments for staff. Hearing none he entertained a motion. BIIL BAILEY MOVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE THE DRAFT ORDINANCE FOR ADUS, AND FORWARDING IT TO THE CITY COUNCIL. SHAWN MCCONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. V. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR • There will not be a meeting in January as there were no submittals. • There will be a lane drops on Shawnee Mission Parkway in front of Merriam Grand Station due to utilities being put underground. Construction is scheduled to be completed by July 2025. • Merriam Grand Station is on schedule with construction and the apartments were toured by staff and City Council. • The new Mercedes Benz automobile dealership is coming along. Commissioner Shawn McConnell inquired if there were any conversations regarding the old library. Page 4 of 5 Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2024 Mr. Dyer stated there have been no submittals. Chairperson Bill Bailey stated that if any development conversation occurs regarding Shawnee Mission Parkway and Antioch Road to encourage staff to bring up an overhead walkway. Mr. Dyer stated staff brings it up during pertinent conversations. Mr. Dyer stated that staff continues to have conversations with the Army Corp of Engineers and they are making progress on the design plans. Commissioner Sarah Limbocker inquired if the city had purchased any additional properties. Mr. Dyer stated not recently. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. ADJOURNMENT With no further business for discussion, Chairperson Bill Bailey asked for a motion for adjournment. SHAWN MCCONNELL MOVED FOR ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy B. Yoakum Recording Secretary Approved: Page 5 of 5  Community Development Staff Report Planning Commission – February 5, 2025 PA24-000005 – Ingala Estates Final Plat Application: PA24-000005 Request: Approval of a final plat Property Address: 5156 and 5206 Hayes Street Applicant: Matt Cox, Allenbrand-Drews – owner’s representative Steve Ingala – property owner Current Zoning and Land Use R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District; developed with a single family residence and accessory structures. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use R-1 District to the north, east, and south; developed with single family residences R-3 (Two-Family Residential) District to the west; developed with single family homes. Legal Description SOUTH PARK LOT 4 BLK 24 and SOUTH PARK 60' WIDE VAC IDA AVE LYG W OF W/L WHITING AVE BETWEEN BLKS 23 & 24 & EXTEND W 275.6' Property Area 1.01 Acres (44,180± sq. ft.) Proposed Lots Lot 1: 20,677 ± sq. ft. Lot 2: 23,503 ± sq. ft. Page 1 of 4 PA24-000005- Ingala Estates Final Plat PC Meeting February 5, 2025 Vicinity Map PA24-000005 – Ingala Estates Final Plat Aerial View Vicinity Map Page 2 of 4 PA24-000005- Ingala Estates Final Plat PC Meeting February 5, 2025 Staff Comments: The applicant and property owner, Steve Ingala, represented by Matt Cox of Allenbrand- Drews, is requesting approval of the Ingala Estates Final Plat to create two (2), developable lots. The subject properties are located at 5206 and 5156 Hayes Street and are part of the South Park plat that dates from 1887. The properties are zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District. This request is for a replat. The southern parcel, 5206 Hayes Street, consists of the vacated Ida Avenue (W. 52nd Street) right-of-way. This parcel was developed with a single-family residence that was constructed in 1931 and demolished in 2012. However, a non-conforming accessory structure remains on the parcel. The parcel does not meet city lot bulk size requirements. 5156 Hayes Street is developed with a single-family residence. This proposed final plat will create two developable lots, Lot 1 and Lot 2, that meet R-1 District bulk requirements. The existing residence at 5156 Hayes Street will be located on Lot 1. Lot 2 will be a developable lot on which a single-family home can be constructed. Comments from Public Utilities As part of the review process, staff provided copies of the proposed plat to the public utilities and city departments. The applicant addressed all comments. Access Access to Lot 1 will be via the existing access point on Hayes Street. Access to Lot 2 will be via Hayes Street. There is one existing access point for Lot 2. However, it is likely that the access point will be moved or modified with the construction of a new residence. Easements/Dedication of Rights of Way The plat dedicates five (5) foot utility easements along the side lot lines and ten (10) foot utility and drainage easements along the front and rear lot lines No right-of-way is being dedicated by this plat. Lot Size and Bulk Requirements The subject properties a zoned R-1 District. The proposed lots meet the R-1 District bulk requirements. Total Area: 1.01 Acres ± (44,180± sq. ft.) Lot 1 20,677 ± sq. ft. Lot 2 23,503 ± sq. ft. Page 3 of 4 PA24-000005- Ingala Estates Final Plat PC Meeting February 5, 2025 Public Utilities The lots have access to public utilities to which future development will be required to connect. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Ingala Estates Final Plat, subject to the conditions listed below, and forwarding the plat to the City Council for the acceptance of easements. 1. The existing accessory structure on 5206 Hayes Street must be removed prior to the city releasing the plat for filing with the county. Bryan P. Dyer, AICP Community Development Director February 5, 2025 Page 4 of 4  LEGAL DESCRIPTION INGALA ESTATES This is a resurvey and resubdivision of Lot 4, Block 24, South Park, a subdivision in the City of Merriam, Johnson County Kansas, and a tract of land 60.00 feet wide, being that part of a street originally known as Ida Avenue, lying west of Hayes Street and between Blocks 23 and 24 of said South Park, being more particularly described by Matthew R. Cox, PS-1637 on December 11, 2024 as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 53 minutes 41 seconds East, along the East line of said Lot 4 and its Southerly prolongation, a distance of 160.24 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 1, said Block 23; thence South 87 degrees 57 minutes 15 seconds West, along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 275.49 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence North 1 degree 59 minutes 10 seconds West, along the West line of said Lot 4 and its Southerly prolongation, a distance of 160.34 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 4; thence North 87 degrees 58 minutes 36 seconds East, along the North line of said Lot 4, a distance of 275.75 feet to the point of beginning, containing 44,179 square feet or 1.01 acres, more or less. DEDICATION The undersigned owner or representative for the owner of the above described tract of land has caused the same to be subdivided in the manner shown on the accompanying plat, which subdivision and plat shall hereafter be known as "INGALA ESTATES". An easement is hereby granted to the City of Merriam, Johnson County, Kansas, to enter upon, locate, construct and maintain, or to authorize the location, construction, maintenance and use of electrical conduits, poles, wires, ducts, cables, waterlines, gas lines, communication cables, and facilities appurtenant thereto, upon, over, and under those areas outlines and designated on the accompanying plat as "U/E". An easement to enter upon, locate, construct, and maintain or authorize the location, construction, maintenance and use of storm drainage ditches, pipes and appurtenant structures upon and under those areas outline and designated on this plat as ''D/E,” ''Drainage Esmt.,” or “Drainage Easement”; the extent and direction of which are shown on the accompanying plat, is hereby dedicated to the City of Merriam, Johnson County, Kansas. N87°58'36"E 275.75' All existing easements or rights-of-way heretofore dedicated shall remain and be unaffected with the filing of this plat. CONSENT TO LEVY The undersigned proprietor of the above tract of land hereby agrees and consents that The Board of County Commissioners of Johnson County, Kansas and the city of Merriam, Johnson County, Kansas, shall have the power to release such land proposed to LOT 1 be Dedicated for public ways and thoroughfares, or parts thereof, for public use, from the lien and effect of any special S1°53'41"E 160.24' assessment, and that the amount of unpaid special assessments on such land so dedicated shall become and remain a lien on the N1°59'10"W 160.34' remainder Of this land fronting or abutting on such dedicated public way or thoroughfare. EXECUTION IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Stephen N. Ingala and Kristy L. Ingala have caused this instrument to be executed this ______ day of ____________________ 20___. By: ________________________________ By: ________________________________ Stephen N. Ingala Kristy L. Ingala LOT 2 STATE OF ) ) SS: COUNTY OF ) BE IT REMEMBERED that on this ______ day of ____________________ 20___, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, came Stephen N. Ingala and Kristy L. Ingala, who are personally known to me to be such persons S87°57'15"W 275.49' who executed the within instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal the day and year last above written. Notary Public: ______________________________ My appointment expires: ___________ APPROVALS APPROVED BY the Planning Commission of the City of Merriam, Johnson County, Kansas, this ______ day of ____________________ 20___. By: ______________________________ Attest: ______________________________ William A. Bailey, Chairperson Secretary APPROVED BY the Governing Body of the City of Merriam, Johnson County, Kansas, this ______ day of ____________________ 20___. By: ______________________________ Attest: ______________________________ Bob Pape, Mayor Julianna Pinnick, City Clerk INGALA ESTATES CIVIL ENGINEERS LAND SURVEYORS - LAND PLANNERS P.S. - 1637 122 N. WATER STREET 14 W. PEORIA OLATHE, KANSAS 66061 PAOLA, KANSAS 66071 PHONE: (913) 764-1076 PHONE: (913) 557-1076 FAX: (913) 764-8635 FAX: (913) 557-6904 AD PROJECT #39900 SEC. 1-12-24 FINAL PLAT  Community Development Staff Report Planning Commission – February 5, 2025 PA25-000001 – South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat Application: PA25-000001 – South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat Request: Approval of a final plat Property Address: 8802 W. 49TH Terrace Applicant: Atlas Land Consulting, LLC, Owner’s Representative RCG Homes, Property Owner Current Zoning and Land Use R-1 (Single - Family Residential) District, undeveloped. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use R-1 (Single - Family Residential) District to the west, north, and east, developed with single - family residences. PUD-G (Planned Unit Development – General) District to the south, developed with a church. Legal Description SOUTH PARK E 1/2 LOT 9 & LOT 10 BLK 1 Property Area 0.62 ± acres 26,960.89 ± sq. ft. Proposed Lots Lot 1: 0.31 ± acres (13,476.65± sq. ft.) Lot 2: 0.31 ± acres (13,484.24 ± sq. ft.) Page 1 of 4 PA25-000001 – South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat PC Meeting February 5, 2025 Vicinity Map PA25-000001 – South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat Vicinity Map Aerial View Page 2 of 4 PA25-000001 – South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat PC Meeting February 5, 2025 Staff Comments: The property owner and applicant, RCG Homes, LLC, represented by Atlas Land Consulting, is requesting the approval of the South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat to create two new lots. The subject property is located at 8802 W. 49th Terrace and is part of the South Park plat that dates from 1887. This request is for a replat. The subject property is zoned R-1 (Single - Family Residential) District. The proposed plat will create two lots, Lot 1 and Lot 2. The subject property is undeveloped. In 2012, a demolition permit was issued by the city for a single-family residence that was located on the property. The applicant has indicated they intend to construct a single-family residence on each lot. The proposed lots meet the minimum bulk and dimension requirements for a R-1 District. Lot access will be from W. 49th Terrace with each lot having a driveway. Comments from Public Utilities As part of the review process, staff provided copies of the proposed plat to the public utilities, city departments, and the Merriam Drainage District. The applicant has addressed all comments. Stormwater Study The City Engineer did not request a stormwater study. Access There is one existing access point to the subject property. However, it is likely that the access point will be moved or modified with the construction of a new residence. A separate access point will be necessary for the second lot. Access to Lot 1 and Lot 2 will be via W. 49th Terrace. Easements/Dedication of Rights of Way The plat dedicates a ten (10) foot utility easement along the rear, side, and front lot lines and a five (5) foot utility easement along the center lot line. No right-of-way is being dedicated by this plat. Lot Size and Bulk Requirements The subject property has a zoning classification R-1 District. All of the proposed lots meet the bulk requirements for lots in a R-1 District. Total Area: 0.62 Acres ± (26,960.89 ± sq. ft.) Lot 1 13,476.65± sq. ft Lot 2 13,484.24 ± sq. ft Page 3 of 4 PA25-000001 – South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat PC Meeting February 5, 2025 Public Utilities The lots have access to public utilities to which future development will be required to connect. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve PA25-000001, South Park Addition No.1 Final Plat, and forwarding it to the City Council for the acceptance of easements. Bryan P. Dyer, AICP Community Development Director February 5, 2025 Page 4 of 4  KS ENG COA: #3315 KS SUR COA: #363 MO ENG COA: #2022014084 MO SUR COA: #2022014231 SOUTH PARK ADDITION NO. 1 ALC ATLAS LAND CONSULTING SURVEYING | CIVIL ENGINEERING | DRONE | CAD atlaslandconsulting.com A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF LOT 9 AND ALL OF LOT 10, BLOCK 1, SOUTH PARK, A SUBDIVISION 14500 Parallel Road, Unit R, Basehor KS 66007 OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MERRIAM, JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS FINAL PLAT LEGEND DENOTES FOUND SECTION CORNER DENOTES SET 1/2" REBAR ALC KS CLS 363 MO CLS 2022014231 DENOTES FOUND 1/2" REBAR CAP LS 1408 UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE S/L SETBACK LINE U/E UTILITY EASEMENT (M) MEASURED DESCRIPTION PER DEED 20240712-0003419: (D) DEEDED (P) PLATTED THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 9, AND ALL OF LOT 10, BLOCK ONE (1), SOUTH PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN THE (C) CALCULATED CITY OF MERRIAM, JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS. SURVEYORS SUGGESTED DESCRIPTION: THE EAST HALF OF LOT 9 AND ALL LOT 10, BLOCK 1, SOUTH PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MERRIAM, JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS, PREPARED BY ANDREA N WEISHAUBT PLS 1730 DATED JANUARY 10' U/E FOUND MAG NAIL 14, 2025, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 10' U/E ORIGIN UNCERTAIN FOUND 1/2" REBAR (HELD) BEGINNING AT A POINT 50.00 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE NORTH CAP KSLS 93(HELD) 02°05'40" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 179.64 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE NORTH 87°41'57" EAST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF LOT 9 AND NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10, A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02°05'40" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 179.84 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST GENERAL NOTES CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, ALSO KNOWN TO BE A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 49TH 1. THE BASIS FOR THE BEARING SYSTEM FOR THIS PLAT IS THE KANSAS NORTH ZONE TERRACE AS IT NOW EXISTS; THENCE SOUTH 87°46'36" WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10 U.S. STATE PLANE 1983. AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9 AND SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET 2. ALL DISTANCES SHOWN HEREON ARE IN U.S. SURVEY FEET. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 3. FLOODPLAIN NOTE: ACCORDING TO "FIRM" MAP COMMUNITY PANEL NUMBERS 20091C0007G EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2009, AREA ZONE X " AREA OF MINIMAL CONTAINING 26960.89SQ FT OR 0.62 ACRES MORE OR LESS FLOOD HAZARD" 5' U/E 4. KS ONE CALL WAS NOT CALLED. 5. CURRENT ZONING - R-1 6. CLOSURE PRECISION 1: 2546895.000 7. REFERENCED SURVEY: -SUBDIVISION OF SOUTH PARK APPROVALS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MERRIAM, JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS, THIS____DAY OF_______________, 20___. DATED THIS ____________ DAY OF ___________, 202____ LOT 2 10' U/E LOT 1 10' U/E 13484.24 SQ FT 13476.65 SQ FT 0.31 ACRES 0.31 ACRES __________ __________________ CHAIRPERSON: WILLIAM A. BAILEY _____________________________ SECRETARY: VICINITY MAP APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MERRIAM, KANSAS, THIS______DAY OF__________________, 20_____. 5' U/E _________________________ ATTEST:____________________________ NW 1/4 NE 1/4 MAYOR: BOB PAPE CITY CLERK: JULIANNA PINNICK Project Location SW 1/4 SE 1/4 POINT OF BEGINNING FOUND 1/2" REBAR NO CAP FOUND 1/2" REBAR ORIGIN UNCERTAIN (HELD) CAP BMC (HELD) 10' U/E SECTION 05-11-23 10' U/E NOT TO SCALE 30' TO CL 60' R/W This is to certify on this 14 day of NOVEMBER, 2024 this field survey wa completed on the ground by me or under my direct supervision and tha said survey meets or exceeds the "Kansas Minimum Standards" for boundary surveys. 01/16/2025 ANDREA N WEISHAUBT, PLS 1730 JOB NO:24-234 SCALE PREPARED FOR SEC-TWN-RNG MATT CHANAY 8802 W 49TH TERRACE MERRIAM, KANSAS 66203 01-12S-24E DATE NOVEMBER 14, 2024 S:\Atlas Land Consulting\2024\24-234 Matt Chanay 8802 W 49th Terrace Merriam Lot Split\FINALPLAT.dwg  MEMORANDUM DATE: February 5, 2025 TO: Planning Commissioners FROM: Bryan P. Dyer, Community Development Director RE: Comprehensive Plan Review The Merriam Comprehensive Plan 2040 was adopted in March 2021. The comprehensive plan serves as a guide for the city's growth and development through the year 2040, assisting in decision-making regarding various issues including; land use and zoning, housing, commercial and industrial development, sustainability and the environment. Per state statue 12-747 (d) at least once a year the Planning Commission shall review or reconsider the “Comprehensive Plan.” This document serves as the official review of 2024. Previous reviews were done as part of the adoption process of the various area, corridor, and transportation plans. The Merriam Comprehensive Plans 2040 outlines ten key goals that the city aims to achieve and showcase: Housing Choice and Diversity, Neighborhood Investment, Quality Public Services, Identity and Character, Mixed-Use and Commercial Activity Centers, Sustainable Growth, and Transportation Safety and Mobility. In order to evaluate the city's advancement toward meeting the Comprehensive Plan’s key goals staff reviewed city grants, adopted plans, and development projects. The review assessed how the projects addressed the Plan’s key goals to determine if any updates to the Comprehensive Plan are necessary. Based on our review, staff does not recommend any updates to the Comprehensive Plan at this time. Since the plan’s adoption, the city has undertaken numerous projects that align with the goals of the Merriam Comprehensive Plan 2040. These projects represent significant progress in various areas, including housing, infrastructure improvements, neighborhood revitalization, and sustainability projects, as outlined in the staff summary on the following page. The following projects supported key goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 1. Housing Choice & Diversity • Between 2021 and 2024 ten (10) final plats were approved creating 16 residential lots • Renewed the Special Use Permit (SUP) for House of Hope group residences • Adopted ordinance allowing and regulating short-term rentals (STRs) • Adopted ordinance allowing and regulating accessory dwelling units (ADUs) 2. Neighborhood Reinvestment • Between 2021 and 2024, the city allocated $1,185,000 for grants aimed at neighborhood reinvestment 3. Quality Public Services • Approved two SUPs for adding and replacing cell tower equipment • Advent Health Cancer Center completed • Merriam Plaza Library completed • Approved three (3) Capital Improvement Program plans 4. Identity & Character • Advent Health Cancer Center completed • Merriam Plaza Library completed • Merriam Grand Station redevelopment of the Kmart property 5. Mixed-Use and Commercial Activity Centers • Chipotle completed • Advent Health Cancer Center completed • Merriam Plaza Library completed • Merriam Grand Station completed • Mercedes Benz automobile dealership development 6. Sustainable Growth • Development of the Advent Health Cancer Center- Durable development made with quality materials • Development of the Merriam Plaza Library- Durable development made with quality materials • Development of the Mercedes Benz automobile dealership- Durable development made with quality materials and electrical vehicle stations • Development of Merriam Grand Station- Durable development made with quality materials, electrical vehicle stations, storm sewer BMP’s • Community Center- Durable development made with quality materials and native plants 7. Transportation Safety & Mobility • Merriam Grand Station redevelopment includes a bus transit stop • Merriam Connected Corridor Plan adopted in September 2022 • Downtown Merriam Corridor Plan adopted in September 2022 • Mobile Merriam: Bicycle Facilities’ Study adopted in April 2022