Agenda

May 18, 2026 Minutes

Z26/06 By: Central Church of Christ / Topeka Church of Christ (Valley Self Storage) requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on approximately 10 acres of land located at 4212 and 4236 SW Burlingame Road from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District TO "I-1" Light Industrial District.

CU26/03 By: Kanza OZ LLC requesting a Conditional Use Permit on a 0.55-acre property located at the southwest intersection of SE 11th and SE Madison Streets and zoned "D-1" Downtown District to allow for single story metal garages for personal vehicles. (Driver)

Z26/04 by Kanza OZ LLC requesting rezoning on a 0.17-acre property located at 1117 SE Madison from "M-2" Multiple Family Dwelling District to "D-1" Downtown District. (Driver)

Z26/05 By: Azura Credit Union requesting rezoning of a .12-acre property at 916 SW Polk Street from “M-1A” Limited Multiple Family Dwelling District TO “O&I-2” Office and Institutional District. (Turner)

Minutes from previous meeting March 16, 2026

A re-plat of Lot 1, Block A, and Lot 13, Block B, Shorey Estates Subdivision to create 21 lots for single family homes on 4.4 acres located 150 feet east of NW Tyler and Williams Street and at the SW corner of NW Lyman and Eugene streets. (Hall)

Requesting to amend the Master “PUD” Planned Unit Development located at the southwest corner of the intersection of SW 21st Street & Topeka Boulevard to incorporate a 3.09 acre tract of land directly east, changing its zoning from “M-1” Two-Family Dwelling District to “PUD” with C-4 use group, limited to automotive uses. (Turner)

Requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a type II non-owner occupied, short term rental (STR) on property at 1171 SW Medford Avenue. A CUP is required because the property is within 500 feet of another type II STR that has a current certificate to operate. (Driver)

In accordance with K.S.A. 12-748(b), review the City of Topeka’s capital improvement program (CIP) to ensure it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. (Hall)

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map from PUD (C-4) uses to M-2 Multiple Family Dwelling District on a 4.04 acre property located approximately 400 feet northwest of the intersection of SW Gage Blvd and SW 37th Street. (Driver) APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

Requesting to amend the Conditional Use Permit for an off-street parking lot on property zoned "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District and located at 1715 SW Stone Avenue. The amendment allows for an expansion of the parking lot. (Driver)

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on 1.14 acres of property located at 2450 SE 25th Street (NE corner of SE 25th and Golden) from “R-1” Single-Family Dwelling District TO “M-2” Multiple-Family Dwelling District. (Turner)

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on property located approximately 500 ft. north of the northwest intersection of SW Urish Road and SW 21st Street from PUD Planned Unit Development (C-2 Commercial uses) TO “M-2” Multiple Family Dwelling District.

ACZR26/01 - a request to amend the Topeka Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 (Development Code) regarding use standards for two-family and multiple family dwellings as follows: Amendments to the use standards of sections 18.60.010 (Use Tables) and 18.225.010 (Special Use Requirements) affecting how two-family dwellings, multiple family dwellings, and dwellings on the main floor are regulated in “C” Commercial, “D” Downtown, and “X” Mixed Use zoning districts. Amendments to other sections of TMC Title 18 in association with the changes to Section 18.60.010 may also be considered. Title 18 can be accessed at http://topeka.municipal.codes/TMC/18.

A request to amend the Topeka Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 (Development Code) regarding home occupations as follows: Amendment to the provisions and standards for home occupations in section 18.210.035 (Home Occupations) to exempt home occupations of limited magnitude from the standards and permitting requirements applicable to home occupations of greater magnitude and potential impact. Amendments to other sections of TMC Title 18 in association with the changes to Section 18.60.010 may also be considered. Title 18 can be accessed at http://topeka.municipal.codes/TMC/18.

Amendments concerning requirements to sign-up for public comments for non-public hearings cases.

PUD 25/13 by Coast 2 Coast Construction requesting to amend the zoning map for a .15 acre property at 2012 SW 10th Avenue from “C-2” Commercial to “PUD” Planned Unit Development to allow use of the property for one or more residential dwellings and to allow uses generally consistent with C-2 Commercial zoning.

Duplex, Triplex, and Quad- Plexes a request to amend the Topeka Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 (Development Code) regarding use standards for two-family and multiple family dwellings as follows: Amendments to the use standards of Section 18.60.010 (Use Tables) affecting how two-family dwellings and multiple family dwellings are regulated in single family dwelling districts. Amendments to other sections of TMC Title 18 in association with the changes to Section 18.60.010 may also be considered. Title 18 can be accessed at http://topeka.municipal.codes/TMC/18. (The public hearing was held in September and is now closed.)

For 72 residential lots on 30.5 acres located ¼ mile north of SW 45th Street and approximately ½ mile west of SW Burlingame Road in Shawnee County, Kansas.

Requesting annexation of 305 acres located ¼ mile north of SW 45th Street and approximately ½ mile west of SW Burlingame Road.

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on 2.3 acre properties located at 3835 SW 29th Street and 3825 SW 29th Street from PUD (C-4 use group) and M-1 Two Family Dwelling District all to PUD (C-2 use group) to allow for the development of a new automobile service station type I.

Requesting to amend the Master “PUD” Planned Unit Development located at the Shorey Estates Subdivision at the southeast corner of NW Lyman Rd. & NW Tyler St. for the development of up to 23 new lots for single-family homes located on the northwestern and southern portions of the PUD.

For 42 residential lots on 25 acres located on the north side of SW 45th Street approximately 1,020 feet west of SW Burlingame Road, in Shawnee County, Kansas.

Requesting annexation of approximately 25 acres located on the north side of SW 45th Street approximately 1,020 feet west of SW Burlingame Road.

A request to amend the Topeka Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 (Development Code) regarding use standards for two-family and multiple family dwellings as follows: Amendments to the use standards of Section 18.60.010 (Use Tables) affecting how two-family dwellings and multiple family dwellings are regulated in single family dwelling districts. Amendments to other sections of TMC Title 18 in association with the changes to Section 18.60.010 may also be considered. Title 18 can be accessed at http://topeka.municipal.codes/TMC/18.

Amending the District Zoning Map from “C-4” Commercial District TO “M-3” Multiple Family Dwelling District on a 0.88-acre property located approximately 220 ft. southeast of the intersection of SW Armstrong Ave and SW 29th Street.

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on a 0.52-acre property at 625 SW Polk St. from “O&I-2” Office & Institutional District to “M-3” Multiple Family Dwelling District. (The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item at the June meeting and voted to continue it to the August 18, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting.)

The applicant has revised the zoning request, requiring publication of a revised legal notice. Therefore, this item is deferred to a future Planning Commission meeting and is anticipated to be on the August Planning Commission agenda.

By WeedZero LLC, requesting to amend the Master “PUD” Planned Unit Development Master Plan located at 4100 SW 40th Street to incorporate a 1.68-acre tract of land directly south, changing its zoning from “RR-1” Residential Reserve District to PUD with C-4 Commercial District use to allow the development of future commercial retail, office, and storage.

By Marian Development Group, requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on 11.72-acre property at the north-west corner of NW Kansas Ave and NW Reo St, also known as 2701 and 2703 N. Kansas Avenue, from “R-1” Single-Family Dwelling District and “C-4” Commercial District to “M-2” Multiple-Family Dwelling District.

By Washburn University, amending the District Zoning Map from “C-4” Commercial District and “I-1” Light Industrial District ALL TO “PUD” Planned Unit Development District (U1 and C4 use group classifications) on 8.23 acres located at 2240 NW Tyler Street to accommodate a university campus and a retail lot.

By: Flywheel Fairlawn Owner LLC / Adarn Properties LLC, requesting to amend the Master “PUD” Planned Unit Development Plan for Fairlawn Acres Development at 605 SW Fairlawn Road in order to enlarge a commercial area on the PUD Master Plan and rezone a tract of land from “C-4” Commercial District to “PUD” Planned Unit Development on the property at 601 SW Fairlawn Road to allow a new gas station for semi-trucks and passenger vehicles and convenience store with fueling pumps and limited truck service, including a semi-truck fueling pumps and truck scale.

A request to amend the Topeka Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 (Development Code), adding provisions and regulations for the Monroe School Overlay District as follows: Addition of sections 18.280.010, 18.280.020, 18.280.030, and 18.280,040 to include use standards, dimensional standards, and other provisions and restrictions for the Monroe School Overlay District. Amendments to other sections of TMC Title 18 may be considered to support the establishment of the Monroe School Overlay District. Title 18 can be accessed at http://topeka.municipal.codes/TMC/18.

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on 16 acres of land on the south side of NW Lyman Road approximately 330 feet east of NW Vail Avenue from “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District to “M-1” Two Family Dwelling District.

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on a 0.52-acre property at 625 SW Polk St. from “O&I-2” Office & Institutional District to “M-3” Multiple Family Dwelling District.

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on approximately 3.8 acres of property on the northwest corner of SE 21st St and SE Adams St from “M-2” Multiple-Family Dwelling District and “M-1” Two-Family Dwelling District to “C-2” Commercial District.

BDC – 30th & Topeka LLC - Project Plan, Finding of Consistency with the Land Use and Growth Management Plan 2040 – In accordance with K.S.A. 12-1722, review the tax Increment finance district known as BDC – 30th & Topeka LLC Project Plan for consistency with the Land Use and Growth Management Plan 2040.

PUD25/06 Fairlawn Acres Development Revision #1 By: Flywheel Fairlawn Owner LLC / Adarn Properties LLC, requesting to amend the Master “PUD” Planned Unit Development Plan for Fairlawn Acres Development at 605 SW Fairlawn Road in order to enlarge a commercial area on the PUD Master Plan and rezone a tract of land from “C-4” Commercial District to “PUD” Planned Unit Development on the property at 601 SW Fairlawn Road to allow a new gas station for semi-trucks and passenger vehicles and convenience store with fueling pumps and limited truck service, including a semi-truck fueling pumps and truck scale.

By SENT, requesting a rezoning from “M-3” Multiple Family Dwelling District, “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District and PUD Planned Unit Development ALL TO “PUD” Planned Unit Development (multiple family dwellings, community center, and retail building) on property located along the east side of SE Fremont at the northeast intersection of SE Fremont and SE 31st Street.

Requesting to amend the zoning map for a two-acre property at 2030 SE 41st Street from “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District to “PUD” Planned Unit Development to allow seasonal sales of fireworks in addition to uses permitted by the standards of R-1 zoning.

Requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to replace an existing public utility facility (sanitary sewer pump station) located in the rear yard at 3559 SE Shoreline Drive, presently zoned “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District.

requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to replace an existing public utility facility (sanitary sewer pump station) located in the rear yard at 3305 SE West Edge Road, presently zoned “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District.

In accordance with K.S.A. 12-748(b), review the City of Topeka’s capital improvement program (CIP) to ensure that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

City of Topeka seeks to annex 62.4 acres platted as Timber Ridge Subdivision and Timber Ridge Subdivision No. 2 consisting of 134 platted lots for single- family homes.

Land Use & Growth Management Plan 2040 / Update to Plan Adopted March 2015

Requesting to amend the district zoning map for property at 2845 SE Indiana Avenue from “R-2” Single Family Dwelling District with a conditional use permit for an Automobile Service Station Type II (radiator shop and service) to “PUD” Planned Unit Development (commercial uses) to allow automobile vehicle sales, contractor office and shop, and other commercial uses.

Amending the Master PUD Plan for Paradise Providence Place to allow for a “Crisis Center, Type II” including emergency shelter, meal preparation, distribution and service; human social service functions, including temporary and transient boarding and lodging.

A one lot subdivision plat of approximately 20 acres located at the northwest intersection of SE Rice Road and SE 21st Street. The proposed subdivision plat will support development of an administrative office building for the Kansas Department of Transportation. (Preliminary and Final Plat)

City of Topeka seeks to annex 20.9 acres at the northeast corner of SW Wanamaker Road and SW 53rd Street and occupied by Auburn Washburn USD 437 Administration Building and related facilities

Requesting to amend the district zoning map on approximately five acres from Planned Unit Development with Light Industrial Uses “PUD” (I-1) to “PUD” (“R” residential uses) located approximately one quarter mile west of NW Furman Street at the dead end of NW 18th Street. The proposed rezoning is intended to provide for the development of 33 detached single-family dwellings on a single lot.

A one lot subdivision plat of 4.87 acres and public street right-of-way for a culdesac located approximately one quarter mile west of NW Furman Street at the dead end of NW 18th Street. The proposed subdivision plat is intended to support residential development.

Requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on approximately 8.2 acres at 2303 SW College Avenue (former Stout Elementary School) from “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District All to “PUD” Planned Unit Development to allow use of the property for a Community Center: Day Care Facility, Type II; Education; Farmers Market; Religious Assembly; and other uses.

Requesting to amend the district zoning map on approximately 3.9 acres of property fronting on NW Lower Silver Lake Rd and approximately 1,000 feet east of NW Button Rd from "R-1" Single-Family Dwelling District to "I-1" Light Industrial to facilitate light industrial development.

Amendments to the Density & Dimensional Standards in Section 18.60.020 as may affect minimum lot dimensions, minimum building setbacks, standards for maximum residential density, including a density bonus incentive for development of affordable housing. Other sections of TMC Title 18 may be considered to support housing development. Title 18 can be accessed at http://topeka.municipal.codes/TMC/18