2023 Kansas Preservation Conference, May 4-6, 2023

Public Hearing of Z23/02 by Bear Creek Acres Trust, requesting to amend the district map on approximately 24 acres of property located at the Northeast corner of SW Huntoon Street & SW Urish Road from “PUD” Planned Unit Development with “R-1” and “R-3” Single Family Dwelling District uses, and “R-3” Single Family Dwelling District to “RR-1” Residential Reserve District to allow for the property to be used as a single family dwelling and agricultural purposes.

for the US Post Office - North Topeka Station located at 935 N Kansas Avenue

by 900 Kansas LLC, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the alteration of the interior office space within the first floor of the building located at 904 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is designated as a contributor to the historic integrity of the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Phase I Study

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Survey Results and public comments received to date

Transit Oriented Development

by Gary Gilbert, requesting to amend the district map on property located on the south side of SW 20th Park, approximately 96 feet east of SW Ashworth Place, from R-1 Single Family Dwelling District to C-4 Commercial District to be more compatible with surrounding uses.

This proposal is to place one illuminated sign, projecting at a 45-degree angle from the southeast corner of the building located at 929 S. Kansas Avenue. The proposed sign measures 25 square feet in size, projects a total distance of 5’ 3” from the building at a height of 13’ above grade. The sign will be attached to an existing mounting bracket that was previously used for this same purpose. Materials for the proposed sign consist of a 6 ½” wide steel cabinet, framing a 60” x 60” acrylic sign face on each side. The sign is proposed to be illuminated by internal LED lighting.

Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

a. KA-6232-02: New Project. Construction phase of project KA-6232-02, Culvert #512 repair. Located @ I-70 (Kansas River Drainage) 0.58 mi. E. of US-75. (KDOT) b. TE-0505-02: Amended Project. Topeka Bikeways trail connections (various). Revised let date, from 10/22 to 4/23. (Topeka) c. TE-0505-03: Amended Project. Topeka Bikeways infrastructure along Tyler St., construct 10’ paths. Revised let date, from 10/22 to 4/23. (Topeka) d. TE-0505-01: Administrative Revision. Bikeways, Kansas Ave Bridge & Roadway from SW 3rd St. to NE Laurent St., Changed let date from Sept. to Dec. Funding changed to All state funding. e. TMTA Operating Funding: Administrative Revision. 2022-2024 Operating expenses. (TMTA) (Request approval to be forwarded to OneDot for inclusion into the STIP)

The applicant is requesting a review under Kansas State Historic Preservation Law for the construction of a new building located at 735 S. Kansas Avenue. This new construction is intended to fill the vacant parcel resulting from the demolition and removal of the building currently occupying this lot. This building currently occupying this lot is listed as a non-contributing property within the nomination of the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

by Cacti Land, LLC requesting annexation of an approximately 79-acre property located on the east side of SE Croco Road approximately 1300’ south of SE 37th Street.

a. KA-6232-02: New Project. Construction phase of project KA-6232-02, Culvert #512 repair. Located @ I-70 (Kansas River Drainage) 0.58 mi. E. of US-75. (KDOT) b. TE-0505-02: Amended Project. Topeka Bikeways trail connections (various). Revised let date, from 10/22 to 4/23. (Topeka) c. TE-0505-03: Amended Project. Topeka Bikeways infrastructure along Tyler St., construct 10’ paths. Revised let date, from 10/22 to 4/23. (Topeka) d. TE-0505-01: Administrative Revision. Bikeways, Kansas Ave Bridge & Roadway from SW 3rd St. to NE Laurent St., Changed let date from Sept. to Dec.

Scope

Update CPG Allocations Add Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Grant Coordinator as a Consultant MTP Update (Futures 2045) Consultant Costs Adjusted Bikeways Master Plan Phase V Consultant Other Staff Activity Category Adjustments

by Topeka Planning Commission requesting to amend the District Zoning Classification of multiple properties from M-2 “Multiple Family”, O&I-2 “Office and Institutional”, and C-4 “Commercial”, D-1 “Downtown”, I-1 “Light Industrial”, and I-2 “Heavy Industrial” ALL TO D-3 “Downtown” District. These properties are located in Downtown Topeka with boundaries of SW Topeka Boulevard, 8th Avenue, ½ block east of SE Adams Street, and the Kansas River.

by Topeka Planning Commission, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the zoning reclassification for the property located at 129 N. Kansas Avenue from “I-2” Heavy Industrial District TO “D-3” Downtown Mixed-Use District. This building is listed as a contributor to the surrounding Mill Block National Historic District.

North Vista Apartments by Reden Construction and Property Management, LLC requesting to amend the District Zoning Map for property located at 117 NE US 24 Hwy from C-4 Commercial District to PUD Planned Unit Development with M-2 Multiple Family Dwelling District uses to allow for up to 75 one-story apartments to be developed in multiple phases.

by The Tee Box, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of an illuminated sign onto the metal awning placed over the lower storefront of property located at 926 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is listed as a non-contributing structure to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

Infill Sidewalk Priority Area

by Topeka Planning Commission requesting to amend the District Zoning Classification of the properties listed below from M-3 “Multiple Family”, O&I-2 “Office and Institutional”, and C-4 “Commercial” ALL TO D-2 “Downtown” District. These properties are located in Downtown Topeka with boundaries of SW Topeka Boulevard, SW 5th Street, SW Jackson Street, and SW 2nd Street. Specific properties identified for rezoning are identified below and a map of the properties can be found at www.topeka.org/planning/downtownddistricts. 200 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 205 SW VAN BUREN ST, 206 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 207 SW VAN BUREN ST, 214 SW 4TH ST, 214 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 216 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 218 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 227 SW VAN BUREN ST, 230 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 232 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 234 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 302 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 308 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 312 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 312 SW VAN BUREN ST, 314 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 315 SW 4TH ST, 316 SW VAN BUREN ST, 318 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 318 SW VAN BUREN ST, 320 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 324 SW VAN BUREN ST, 325 SW VAN BUREN ST, 328 SW VAN BUREN ST, 330 SW VAN BUREN ST, 332 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 335 SW VAN BUREN ST, 400 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 400 SW VAN BUREN ST, 401 SW HARRISON ST, 408 SW HARRISON ST, 410 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 411 SW 3RD ST, 412 SW 3RD ST, 412 SW 4TH ST, 412 SW 5TH ST, 412 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 412 SW VAN BUREN ST, 413 SW 3RD ST, 413 SW 4TH ST, 414 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 416 SW HARRISON ST, 420 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 421 SW VAN BUREN ST, 422 SW HARRISON ST, 424 SW TOPEKA BLVD, 433 SW HARRISON ST, 434 SW HARRISON ST, and 434 SW TOPEKA BLVD. And the following descriptions for seven unaddressed lots; The vacant lot approximately 145’ north from the centerline of SW 3rd Street on the east side of SW Topeka Boulevard; the vacant lot approximately 97’ south from the centerline of SW 3rd Street on the east side of SW Topeka Boulevard; the vacant lot approximately 140’ north from the centerline of SW 5th Street on the east side of SW Topeka Boulevard; the electric power generation lot approximately 160’ west from the centerline of SW Van Buren Street on the north side of SW 4th Street; the electric power generation lot approximately 45’ west from the centerline of SW Van Buren Street on the south side of SW 3rd Street; the vacant lot approximately 50’ east from the centerline of SW Van Buren Street on the north side of SW 4th Street; and the vacant lot containing a billboard sign approximately 50’ west from the centerline of SW Van Buren Street on the south side of SW 2nd Street.

by AIM Strategies, LLC, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] and for the interior finish of the 2nd level of the building located at 734 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is listed as a contributing structure to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

by Chris Schultz, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] and a Certificate of Appropriateness Review [Topeka City Code Section 18.255.110] for the interior modifications of the basement and 1st-Floor levels of the Tinkham-Veale Building, located at 909 and 911 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a contributing structure to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District. The building is also a locally listed Historic Landmark.

Project Summary is attached

by the Topeka Planning Commission to consider revisions to the Topeka Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 regarding Downtown zoning-related text amendments

1) Appeal to the Governing Body for the appropriateness of the fence 2) NAPC Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 13-17, 2022

TMTA 5339 Grant Application

Presentation on 3rd Quarter 2021 Development & Growth Management Report

Requesting approval to release for public comment

Appeal to the Governing Body for the appropriateness of the fence, constructed at 333 SW Greenwood Avenue, scheduled for November 9, 2021.

for Electric Vehicle Direct Current Fast-Charging (EV DCFC) Station Installation Program

Public Comment being accepted through 8/25/2021

by Kansas Sand & Concrete, Inc. requesting a Conditional Use Permit on property presently zoned “I-2” Heavy Industrial District and located along the east side of NW Stina Court north of NW 25th Street, to allow for “Manufacturing Processing, Type III” (portable sand and concrete mixing plant).

by Gary Piland, requesting review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of a sign on the front façade of property located at 923 S. Kansas Avenue. This property is listed as a non-contributor to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY OUT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT.

(Final Plat) by RT Builders, for 31 single family residential lots on 8.88 acres located north of SE 45th Street, east of SW Topeka Blvd and along the south side of the Kansas Turnpike.

This proposal is for the addition onto a 2-car garage to the rear of the property at 315 SW Woodlawn Avenue. This property is listed as a “contributor” to the historic integrity of the Potwin Place National Historic District.

Requesting authorization to be posted for public comment

Sherwood Park Subdivision #9 (Preliminary and Final Plat) by RMD Development, LLC, on property located one half mile west of SW Indian Hills Road and north of SW 29th Street.

Windward Estates (Preliminary and Final Plat) by Watson Real Estate Development, Inc., David E. Watson, comprising 7.54 acres and proposed as 20 two family and single family residential lots, and one commercial lot, located approximately 150' west of the intersection of SE 45th Street and SE California Avenue, all being within the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.

by T&J Land Co. LLC, requesting to amend the District Zoning Map from R-1 Single Family Dwelling District with an existing Conditional Use Permit for “Outdoor Recreation Fields, Retail Sales, and Food Service” and existing Special Use Permits for “Private Membership Club with Golf Courses” and “Community Building with Alcohol Sales” all to PUD Planned Unit Development (O&I-2 uses with limited I-1 uses) on a 45 acre property located at 3907 and 3909 SW Burlingame Road.

Sports Zone PUD by: T&J Land Co. LLC, requesting to amend the District Zoning Map from R-1 Single Family Dwelling District with an existing Conditional Use Permit for “Outdoor Recreation Fields, Retail Sales, and Food Service” and existing Special Use Permits for “Private Membership Club with Golf Courses” and “Community Building with Alcohol Sales” all to PUD Planned Unit Development (O&I-2 uses with limited I-1 uses) on a 45 acre property located at 3907 and 3909 SW Burlingame Road. (Continued from May 2020 Public Hearing; proposed master plan revised to include the ballfields on the west side of the property.)

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A request to amend the Topeka Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 (Comprehensive Plan-Signs-Subdivisions-Zoning) as follows: Amendments to the Definitions in Chapter 18.55, Use Tables in Chapter 18.60, and Special Use Requirements in Chapter 18.225 to regulate Short-Term Residential Rentals, uses currently referred to as “Bed and Breakfast Home” and “Bed and Breakfast Inn” by TMC Title 18. Amendments to other chapters of TMC Title 18 may also be considered as needed to regulate Short-Term Residential Rentals which are generally owner-occupied or non-owner occupied dwellings that offer lodging to transient guests. This case is continued from the December 2020 Planning Commission meeting.

ACZR20/01, a request to amend the Topeka Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 (Comprehensive Plan-Signs-Subdivisions-Zoning) as follows: Amendments to the Definitions in Chapter 18.55, Use Tables in Chapter 18.60, and Special Use Requirements in Chapter 18.225 to regulate Short-Term Residential Rentals, uses currently referred to as “Bed and Breakfast Home” and “Bed and Breakfast Inn” by TMC Title 18. Amendments to other chapters of TMC Title 18 may also be considered as needed to regulate Short-Term Residential Rentals which are generally owner-occupied or non-owner occupied dwellings that offer lodging to transient guests.