Focus Area: Economy, Community Development
Staff Contact: Emily Carrillo, Senior Planner
Subject: VAC25-0001: Vacation of a public alley; Applicant: City of Olathe
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Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-14 (VAC25-0001), requesting approval to vacate a public alley, located between 125 and 135 S. Kansas Avenue. Planning Commission recommended approval 7 to 0.
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Summary:
This is a request to vacate a 0.04-acre portion of public alley right-of-way, between two (2) existing commercial buildings located at 125 and 135 S. Kansas Avenue in downtown Olathe. This vacation will accommodate an outdoor dining area accessory to the Third Street Social restaurant use proposed at 135 S. Kansas (PAR25-0006). The alley right-of-way in question is a remnant of Olathe’s original city grid and the historic H-alley network. This alley functions solely as a pedestrian connection between the public surface parking lot to the west with Kansas Avenue and the greater downtown district. Clearance to accommodate a pedestrian connection will remain with future redevelopment in this area.
The adjacent property owner to the north, has been actively involved and supportive throughout the vacation process, working collaboratively with City staff and the future tenant Third Street Social.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 28, 2025, and no individuals spoke during the meeting. Staff recommends approval and the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval as reflected in the meeting minutes.
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Financial Impact:
None
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Action Needed:
1. Approve Ordinance No. 25-14 for vacation of public alley right of way as recommended by the Planning Commission (4 positive votes required).
2. Deny Ordinance No. 25-14 for vacation of public alley right of way as recommended by the Planning Commission (4 positive votes required).
3. Reject Ordinance No. 25-14 for vacation of public alley right of way as recommended by the Planning Commission (4 positive votes required).
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Attachment(s):
A. Planning Commission Packet
B. Planning Commission Minutes
C. Ordinance No. 25-14