Focus Area: Economy, Community Development
Staff Contact: Emily Carrillo, Senior Planner
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Consideration of Ordinance No. 26-59 (RZ26-0016), requesting approval of a rezoning to the R-1 (Single Family) District and a preliminary plat for Cooper Ridge on approximately 80.31 acres, located northeast of W. 143rd Avenue and Cedar Niles Road. Planning Commission recommends approval 6 to 0.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 26-59. [4 positive votes required]
2. I move to deny Ordinance No. 26-59. [5 positive votes required]
3. I move to return the application to the Planning Commission for further
consideration with a statement specifying the basis for the Governing Body’s
failure to approve or disapprove. [4 positive votes required]
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Summary:
The applicant is requesting a rezoning from the CTY RUR (County Rural) District to the R-1 (Residential Single Family) District with a preliminary plat for the Cooper Ridge subdivision. The preliminary plat includes 157 single-family lots and 13 common tracts. Tract A, consisting of approximately 12.5 acres, will be retained by the Olathe School District.
The 80-acre site is proposed to be developed in four (4) phases. Phase 1 will include Lots 1-18, Tracts A-D, and establish the primary access point into the neighborhood from 143rd Street This initial phase will extend St. Andrews Avenue, a collector street, north from W. 143rd Street and west, connecting with the existing Whitetail Subdivision at 141st Street.
The property is designated as Single Family Neighborhood on the Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The R-1 District directly aligns with the Elevate Olathe future land use map and with several goals and strategies of Elevate Olathe including Land Use, Housing, Transportation, and Community Facility goals identified throughout the Plan.
The applicant is requesting three (3) waivers which apply to lot sizes and required pedestrian accessways. Staff supports the requested waivers, as they allow for greater design flexibility, improved site functionality, preservation of natural features, reduced impacts to adjacent properties, and enhanced compatibility and connectivity with the surrounding area.
On October 26, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the proposed request, and one (1) member of the public spoke regarding traffic and timing for proposed detention and tree preservation. Staff met with the resident following the meeting to address questions and provide clarification. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of RZ25-0016 as stipulated.
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Attachment(s):
A. Planning Commission Packet
B. Planning Commission Minutes
C. Ordinance 26-59