Focus Area: Economy, Community Development
Staff Contact: Emily Carrillo, Senior Planner
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Consideration of Resolution No. 26-1100 (SU26-0015), requesting approval of a special use permit renewal for Motor Vehicle Sales, Leasing and Rental for Enterprise Rent-A-Car on approximately 1.12 acres, located at 1610 E. Santa Fe Street. Planning Commission recommends approval 6 to 0.
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recommended motion:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 26-1100. [4 positive votes required]
2. I move to deny Resolution No. 26-1100. [5 positive votes required]
3. I move to return the application to the Planning Commission for further consideration.
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Summary:
This is a request for renewal of a special use permit (SUP) to allow the continued operation of a motor vehicle rental agency located at 1610 E. Santa Fe. The site is currently developed and contains two (2) existing retail buildings totaling approximately 2,500 square feet, along with a vehicle storage and rental lot that has been operating with a SUP for a motor vehicle rental facility since 2004 (SU-04-024). The subject property is currently zoned C-3 (Regional center), which requires approval of a SUP for motor vehicle sales, per Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) 18.20.500. No changes to the site, building, or landscaping are requested, or required, with this application.
In 2004, a preliminary site development plan (PR-04-048), final plat (P-04-080), and special use permit (SU-04-024) were approved to allow Enterprise Rent-A-Car to occupy the former gas station and operate a vehicle rental business on the site. Subsequent renewals of the SUP were approved in 2007 (SU-07-006) and 2012 (SU-12-003). The 2007 approval included an additional parking area at the northern end of the site.
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the applicant’s request for a ten (10) year renewal period. Enterprise has operated at various locations in Olathe for more than 20 years and has demonstrated continued compliance with the approved conditions. Based on its established operating history and adherence to the SUP stipulations, staff supports the requested renewal period, subject to the remaining recommended stipulations.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 26, 2026, and no individuals spoke during the hearing. Staff recommended approval and the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of SU26-0015 as presented in the meeting minutes.
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Financial Information:
None.
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Attachment(s):
A. Planning Commission Packet
B. Planning Commission Minutes
C. Resolution No. 26-1100