Department: Public Works, Planning Division
Staff Contact: Ginna Verhoff, Planning Intern
Subject: VAC19-0001: Vacation of Existing Drainage Easement, Applicant: Jeff Berg
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Item Description:
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Consideration of Ordinance No. 19-13, VAC19-0001: Request approval for a drainage easement to allow for building of The Shops at Prairie Farms; located at 2180 W. Dartmouth Street. Planning Commission recommends approval 7-0.
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Summary:
The following is a request to request to vacate a 15 - foot wide by 55 - foot long drainage easement located at 2180 Dartmouth Street. The subject property is located south of West Santa Fe Street and west of South Hedge Lane. As part of the final development plan (PR18-0062) for Pacific Dental Services within The Shops at Prairie Farms, the stormwater will be accommodated through Stormwater BMPs instead of the existing public storm sewer.
The site is located within the City of Olathe water and sewer service area. The Public Works Department has reviewed the exhibits for the drainage easement vacation and recommends approval as proposed.
Public notification letter were mailed to surrounding properties within 200 feet per UDO requirements. Staff has not received any concerns regarding the proposed vacation.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 25, 2019. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the vacation of the drainage easement with a vote of 7-0 as shown in the minutes. Nobody spoke in opposition at the public hearing and no protest petitions have been submitted for the vacation.
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Financial Impact:
None
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Action Needed:
1. Approve Ordinance No. 19-13 for vacation of a drainage easement as recommended by the Planning Commission.
2. Reject the vacation of a drainage easement and return to the Planning Commission for further consideration, advising the Commission of the reasons for the rejection.
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Attachment(s):
A. Planning Commission Packet
B. Planning Commission Minutes
C. Ordinance No. 19-13