Overland Park Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Overland Park held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 4 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 4 were approved (100% approval rate). 2 decisions were deferred. Activity was down 26% compared to April (271 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Stratford Square Townhome Rezoning at 71st Street and Metcalf Ave.

Deferred.

Continued to June 8th the rezoning request from RP4 to RP3 for 30 townhome rental units on 2.02 acres at the northeast corner of 71st Street and Metcalf Ave. Developer Scott Koenigsdorf requested density of 14.88 units per acre with 20% bonus. Commission expressed concerns about density, building facade length along Metcalf, lack of green space, and requested fence along property lines.

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Black & Veatch Headquarters Final Development Plan at 11401 Lamar Ave.

Approved.

Approved final development plan for 9-story, 723,000 sq ft corporate headquarters office building and 7-level parking structure (10 levels total with 3 below grade) providing 2,630 parking spaces. Building constructed of architectural precast concrete, glazing, and metal panels. Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval of precast concrete as building material.

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Planning Commission Consent Agenda Including Black and Veatch Rezoning

Approved.

Council approved the Planning Commission consent agenda which included item 25 - a rezoning project for Black and Veatch at 11401 Lamar Avenue. Staff confirmed this zoning approval is separate from economic development incentive discussions previously held in July.

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Family Tree Nursery Special Use Permit at 167th Street and 69 Highway

Approved.

Approved indefinite special use permit for Family Tree Nursery to construct a 125,000 sq ft landscape nursery building at the southwest corner of 167th Street and 69 Highway. Current zoning is RURJ (county zoning district). Applicant represented by Kurt Peterson on behalf of the Nelson family. Includes 30-foot greenway linkage easement along east property line.

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Rezoning for Legacy at Tomahawk Creek Senior Apartments at 135th Street and 69 Highway

Approved.

Approved rezoning from CPO (office district) to RP6 (planned high-rise apartment district) for a 180-unit, 55+ senior apartment building totaling 180,390 sq ft at the northeast corner of 135th Street and 69 Highway. Developer is Fred Merrill and Jake Mooney. Building is five stories with three pedestrian connections to Tomahawk Creek Trail.

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REZ 2026-2 Continuance to July 13th

Deferred.

Applicant requested continuance of rezoning application to July 13th, 2026.

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Zoning Changes

• CPO (office district) → RP6 (planned high-rise apartment district) at Northeast corner of 135th Street and 69 Highway (Fred Merrill and Jake Mooney)
• RP4 (7.3 units per acre) → RP3 (12.4 units per acre with 20% density bonus to 14.88 units per acre), 2.02 acres at Northeast corner of 71st Street and Metcalf Ave. (Scott Koenigsdorf)
• Not specified → Not specified at 11401 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park (Black and Veatch)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 43 instances
• density: 25 instances
• commercial: 22 instances
• rezoning: 20 instances
• residential: 15 instances

What to Watch

• Density mentions were up 317% from April.
• Commercial came up 175% more often than April.

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