Focus Area: Economy, Community Development
Staff Contact: Emily Carrillo, Senior Planner
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Consideration of Resolution No. 26-1050 (SU26-0001), requesting approval of a special use permit for a medical waste treatment facility for Daniel’s Health, located at 15670 S. Keeler Street. Planning Commission recommends approval 6 to 0.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 26-1050 [4 positive votes required].
2. I move to deny Resolution No. 26-1050 [5 positive votes required].
3. I move to return the application to the Planning Commission for further consideration [4 positive votes required].
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Summary:
This is a request for a special use permit (SUP) to allow a medical waste treatment facility for Daniels Health Olathe, located at 15670 S. Keeler Street. The subject property is currently zoned MP-2 (Planned General Industrial) District, which requires approval of a SUP for Hazardous Medical Waste or Treatment Facility per Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) 18.20.500.
Daniels Health specializes in the collection, containment, and processing of regulated medical waste using reusable container systems designed to promote safe handling and sustainability. Operations will occur entirely within the existing, enclosed building envelope. Medical waste collected from hospitals and medical offices would be delivered to the facility, where it is received, staged, and processed. Waste is treated on-site primarily through steam sterilization (autoclave) to render it non-infectious prior to transport for disposal, while reusable containers are cleaned, sterilized, and returned to service. Materials not suitable for on-site treatment would be separately and securely stored prior to being transferred to permitted off-site facilities.
The site is currently developed with a single-story industrial warehouse building and associated site improvements, including paved parking areas, loading zones, and outdoor storage enclosed by fencing. Additional landscaping will be planted to comply with current UDO requirements.
Staff is supportive of the proposed use of ‘Hazardous Medical Waste or Treatment Facility’ as this industrial area supports a variety of businesses of similar uses. The applicant is amenable to all recommended stipulations and the five (5) year renewal time period.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 11, 2026, and no public comments were provided for this application. The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of the applicant regarding necessary permits at the state and federal level and logistics regarding the storage and handling of the waste. After discussion, the Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of SU26-0001 as presented in the meeting minutes.
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Attachment(s):
A. Planning Commission Packet
B. Planning Commission Minutes
C. Resolution No. 26-1050