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Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 6:00pm
2 Agenda Items
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City Council Chambers 214 E.8th St. (Televised)
Agenda
Minutes from August 21, 2023
Approved
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 5:30pm
6 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Zoom
Agenda
Pending
Minutes from July 13, 2023
Approved
913 S Kansas Ave.
Approved
Other Items: Docking Building
Other Items: African American MPDF Update
Other Items: Potwin Place Historic District Design
MTPO TAC – Regular Meeting
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 2:00pm
5 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Agenda
Pending
Minutes from July 13,2023
Approved
2024 - 2027 Final Draft
MPTO PPP Rvsd 9-1-23
2024 UPWP
Approved
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Mon, Aug 21, 2023 at 6:00pm
5 Agenda Items
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214 SE 8th Ave. City Council Chambers
Agenda
Minutes from July 17, 2023
Approved
CU23/04 St. Peter and St. Paul Orthodox Christian Church
Approved
Requesting a Conditional Use Permit on a 29.4 acre parcel, located south of SE 38th Street and west of SE Adams Street, and along the north side of the Kansas Turnpike on property zoned “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District to allow for a Religious Assembly use with an accessory cemetery not meeting the requirement in the zoning code that access to a religious assembly use be on or within 300 feet of a major traffic thoroughfare.
PUD13/05 Topeka Prime Sports
Approved
by Topeka Prime Sports, LLC (property owner Fellowship Hi-Crest, Inc.) requesting rezoning of 3601 SW 33rd St from “R-1” Single-Family Dwelling District to “PUD” Planned Unit Development to convert the church into facilities for cheerleading classes or similar sports and recreation instruction.
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Discussion Item - Bylaws for Revision
MTPO Policy Board – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 1:30pm
No Agenda Items
Zoom or Holliday Building- 2nd Flr Sunflower Conf. Room
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 6:00pm
5 Agenda Items
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Council Chambers -214 SE 8th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603
Agenda for July 17, 2023
Pending
Minutes from June 26, 2023
Approved
Prior Month's Minutes
Public Hearing of P23/11 Lake Shawnee Subdivision
Approved
A two lot subdivision on 3.13 acres located on the north side of SE 29th Street approximately 750 feet west of SE Croco Road. Approval of the plat will allow for development of 26 residential dwellings in two phases.
Public Hearing of CU23/03 DT Garages
Approved
Requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for 10 or more individual parking garages in a single structure located on SE Monroe Street approximately 180 feet south of SE 10th Avenue.
Communications
Pending
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 5:30pm
4 Agenda Items
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Zoom
July 13, 2023 Agenda
Pending
June 8, 2023 Minutes
Approved
Minutes from Previous Meeting
CLGR23/09 by Equity Bank
Approved
Requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of a projecting sign on the northeast corner of the building.
CLGR23/07 by QOZB LLC
Approved
MTPO TAC – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 2:00pm
11 Agenda Items
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Meeting in person and via Zoom
July 13, 2023 MTPO TAC Meeting Agenda
Pending
Agenda
Minutes from April 13, 2023
Approved
TIP Amend 13 Summary Sheet
Pending
TIP Amend 13 Summary Sheet
C-5033-01
Pending
C-5033-01
KA-1266-04
Pending
KA-1266-04
KA-5766-01
Pending
KA-5766-01
KA-6740-01
Pending
KA-6740-01
KA-6930-01
Pending
KA-6930-01
KA-7143-01
Pending
KA-7143-01 (Map Included)
TE-0505-02
Pending
TE-0505-02
2024-2027 TIP (Draft)
Pending
2024-2027 TIP (Draft)
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 6:00pm
7 Agenda Items
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In person or live streamed at www.topekaspeaks.org
June 26, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda
Minutes from the May Planning Commission Meeting
Approved
Z23/10 RT Properties
Approved
A rezoning to allow for a commercial development at the northeast corner of the intersection of SE Horseshoe Bend and SE 45th Street.
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CU23/01 Aslan Properties (Cair Paravel Latin School)
Approved
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for “Off-Street Parking Lot in Association with a Principal Use” in conjunction with Cair Paravel Latin School located at 635 SW Clay Street on property currently zoned “R-2” Single Family Dwelling District.
CU23/02 Patterson Family Infant/Toddler
Approved
Patterson Family Infant and Toddler Center LLC (PFITC LLC). This will be an extension for Patterson Family Child Care Center LLC (PFCCC LLC) located at 2347 SE Wisconsin Ave Topeka Ks, 66605.
PUD23/03 Eugene and Paramore
Approved
PUD23/02 is a request to rezone 7.2 acres of vacant land from “R-1” Single-Family Dwelling District to PUD Planned Unit Development District (“M-2” land use) for the development of duplexes and four-plexes for a total of 30 dwelling units. The Planning Commission held a public hearing for PUD23/02 on March 20, 2023. After considering public comment, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and voted 8-0-0 to recommend APPROVAL to the Governing Body based on the findings and analysis and subject to the recommended conditions in the staff report. At its May 2, 2023 meeting, the Governing Body remanded PUD23/02 to the Planning Commission requesting that the Commission consider: The character of the neighborhood The connection to NW Sprouton Lane Whether a traffic study is necessary Drainage
Adjournment
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 5:30pm
4 Agenda Items
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Meeting via Zoom
Minutes from April 13, 2023
Approved
June 8, 2023 Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda
Pending
Royal Society - Project Review Report
Pending
Royal Society - Architecture MEP Preliminary Set
Pending
MTPO Policy Board
Thu, May 25, 2023 at 1:30pm
2 Agenda Items
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Minutes to Approve
Approved
TIP Amendment 12
Approved
a. KA-5483-02: K-4 in Shawnee County 1R Project Guardrail Upgrades (Amended 21% Cost Increase) b. KA-6740-01: Repair Bridge #’s 154, 162 onUS-75 (Amended Added Bridge #162 to scope) c. KA-6930-01: Repair Bridge #162 on US-75 in Shawnee County (New) d. KA-6932-01: Repair Bridge #039 on I-70 in Shawnee County (New) e. KA-6933-01: Repair Bridge #261 and #262 on K-4 in Shawnee County (New) f. KA-3236-01: US-24: From Kansas Avenue, east to SN/JF County Line (Pavement Replacement) (Revision: Time Change) g. TE-0505-01: Topeka Bikeways Phase 4 project; Kansas Ave Bridge & Roadway from SW 3rf St. to NE Laurent St. Reduce on southbound vehicle lane and install interim bi-directional separated bike facilities. Project Canceled as a TA project, and has now been packaged with the Polk/Quincy Viaduct Renovation. Revision
Planning Commission
Mon, May 15, 2023 at 6:00pm
4 Agenda Items
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Meeting in person at 620 SE Madison, Holliday Building
Approval of Minutes
Approved
Minutes from the meeting held on April 17, 2023
2024-2033 CIP
Approved
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.
Potwin Lofts
Approved
by Potwin Lofts LLC. requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on approximately 0.39 acres of property located at 400 SW Washburn Ave by adding the “HL” Historic Landmark Overlay District designation to property currently zoned “PUD” Planned Unit Development with X-1 Mixed Use District and M-2 Multiple Family Dwelling District for designation as a local landmark.
Sherwood Office Park 2016 LLC
Approved
requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on approximately 2.45 acres of property located at the southeast corner of SW 29th St & SW Villa West Dr from “O&I-2” Office and Institutional District to “M-3” Multiple-Family Dwelling District to allow for multiple-family residential development.
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MTPO Policy Board
Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 1:30pm
3 Agenda Items
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MINUTES
Pending
2021-2024 TIP Amendment #12
Pending
a. KA-3236-01: US-24: From Kansas Avenue, east to SN/JF County Line (Pavement Replacement) (Revision: Time Change) b. KA-5483-02: K-4 in Shawnee County 1R Project Guardrail Upgrades (Amended 21% Cost Increase) c. KA-6740-01: Repair Bridge #’s 154, 162 onUS-75 (Amended Added Bridge #162 to scope) d. KA-6912-01: Shawnee Heights Fire District-alarm systems (New) e. KA-6930-01: Repair Bridge #162 on US-75 in Shawnee County (New) f. KA-6932-01: Repair Bridge #039 on I-70 in Shawnee County (New) g. KA-6933-01: Repair Bridge #261 and #262 on K-4 in Shawnee County (New)
2023 UPWP Revision
Pending
Three (3) % Budget increase in “Non Direct” expenses. Includes cost of ZOOM meeting camera and laptop.
Planning Commission
Mon, Apr 17, 2023 at 6:00pm
4 Agenda Items
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Meeting in person at 620 SE Madison, Holliday Building
Approval of Minutes
Pending
Request to re-zone by Washburn Ave KS LLC
Pending
requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on approximately .46 acre of property located at 1404 SW 17th St from "C-2" Commercial District to "X-1" Mixed Use District to allow for the expansion and reuse of the existing building.
Topeka Independent Living Resource Center PUD
Pending
requesting to amend the District Zoning Map on approximately 4.97 acres at 1921 SE Indiana Avenue, from “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District to “PUD” Planned Unit Development with an “O&I-3” Office and Institutional District use group to allow use of the property by Topeka Independent Living Resource Center for their administrative offices and operations.
South Topeka TIF District Plan - 911 Walnut
Pending
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 the South Topeka Tax Increment Financing District Project Plan | 911 Walnut, Inc. for consistency with the Land Use and Growth Management Plan 2040.
Landmarks Commission
Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 5:30pm
4 Agenda Items
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Contact William Sharp for Zoom link.
[email protected]
March Minutes
Approved
HL23/01 by Potwin Lofts LLC
Approved
Requesting local landmark designation under Topeka Ordinance No. 18420.
NRHP Nomination for the Kirkpatrick, Hazen L. House
To be considered by the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review on May 6, 2023.
Update on African American Historic Resources Survey / MPDF
MTPO TAC
Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 2:00pm
4 Agenda Items
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Meeting will be held at 620 SE Madison-Sunflower Room
Approval of Minutes
Approved
for January 12, 2023
Public Comment
2021-2024 Tip-Amendment 12
Request approval to release for public comment
Quick Updates
Planning Commission
Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 6:00pm
6 Agenda Items
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Approval of Minutes
Approved
February 20, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
Z23/04 by Cedar Crest Properties, LLC
Approved
Requesting to amend the district map on approximately 2.5 acres of property located on the south side of SW 6th Street and the east side of SW Governor View Road, from “O&I-1” Office and Institutional to “O&I-2” Office and Institutional to allow for potential development of an office building and parking lot.
Z23/06 by Cornerstone of Topeka Inc.
Approved
By Cornerstone of Topeka, Inc. requesting to amend the district map on approximately 0.8 acres of property located on the east side of SE Alkire Street, approximately 225 feet south of SE 5th Street, from “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District and “M-2” Multiple Family Dwelling District to “M-1” Two Family Dwelling District to allow for construction of a duplex.
Z23/07 by Ross, Jesson S.
Approved
Requesting to amend the district map on approximately 3 acres of property located on property to the west and east of SE 21st Street just south of SE Cyprus Drive, from “RR-1” Residential Reserve District and “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District to “I-1” Light Industrial District to allow for expansion of the business located adjacent to said property.
Z23/05 By Meier, Peter Paul and Helen M. Trust
Approved
By Meier, Peter Paul and Helen M. Trust requesting to amend the district map on approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the south side of US 24 Highway and approximately 622 feet west of Vail Avenue, from “R-1” Single Family Dwelling District to “I-1” Light Industrial District in order to provide for future light industrial development.
PUD23/02 by Eugene & Paramore LLC
Approved
requesting to amend the District Zoning Map for approximately 7.2 acres of property located on the east side of Rochester Road, approximately 300 feet south of NW Walnut Lane from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "PUD" Planned Unit Development with "M-2" Multiple Family Dwelling District uses to allow for multifamily duplexes and 4-plexes.
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Landmarks Commission
Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 5:30pm
5 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Contact William Sharp for Zoom link.
[email protected]
January Minutes
Pending
Sign permit at 420 SW 9th St
Pending
TaCo Revision
Pending
Design Review Committee Membership 2023
Non-action/Discussion Items
2023 Kansas Preservation Conference, May 4-6, 2023
Planning Commission
Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 6:00pm
6 Agenda Items
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Meeting in person and livestreamed
AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Pending
Minutes from January 23, 2023 - draft for approval
Gage Place PUD
Denied
Public Hearing of PUD22/05 by OneGas, Inc., City of Topeka, and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas requesting to amend the District Zoning Map for property located at 401 SW Gage Blvd. and 501 SW Gage Blvd. from “R-1” Single Family District and “PUD” Planned Unit Development with “R-1” Single Family District and “O&I-2” Office and Institutional District TO “PUD” Planned Unit Development with “O&I-2” Office and Institutional District (plus interior storage) and “I-1” Light Industrial District (per approved site plan), to allow for an addition to the existing building plus exterior storage of materials and vehicle parking. [On January 10, 2023, the Governing Body remanded this matter to the Planning Commission to entertain public comment regarding the changes made by OneGas which were presented to the Planning Commission on December 19, 2022. Comment offered at the public hearing will be limited to those changes.]
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Mission Ridge Subdivsion #2 Preliminary & Final Plat
Approved
Mission Ridge Subdivision #2 (Preliminary & Final Plat) by Mission Ranch, LLC, for approximately 21.7 acres of property located at the southwest corner of SW Wanamaker Road and SW 41st Street, and also along and north of SW 42nd Lane and along and east of SW Southridge Dr.
Request to re-zone by Mission Ranch LLC
Approved
Public Hearing of Z23/01 by Mission Ranch, LLC, requesting to amend the district map on approximately 21.7 acres of property located at the southwest corner of SW Wanamaker Road and SW 41st Street, and also along and north of SW 42nd Lane and along and east of SW Southridge Dr. FROM PUD Planned Unit Development with a M-1 Two-Family Dwelling District use group and PUD with O&I-1 Office and Institutional District and C-2 Commercial District use groups TO M-1 Two-Family Dwelling District to allow for residential duplex buildout.
Request to re-zone by Bear Creek Acres Trust
Approved
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.
MTPO Policy Board
Thu, Jan 26, 2023 at 1:30pm
10 Agenda Items
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Approval of Minutes
Approved
from October 27, 2022
Public Comment
Election of Officers
Pending
2023 Chair & Vice Chair
2021-24 TIP Amendment #11
Approved
a. KA-1266-04: I-70 Polk/Quincy Viaduct & Approach Roadway b. KA-6864-01: (New) Intelligent Transportation System Devices in Topeka c. KA-6808-01: (New) Bridge #039 on California Ave. over I-70
Future Meeting Format
Trails Map Grant
Pending
Bikeways Circulation Study
Phase V of Bikeways Master Plan
Safe-Routes-To-School Phase I Study
Title VI Review 2022
Other Business
Archived Projects
UPWP 2023T
Comments Not Accepted
2022 UPWP Amendment #4
Completed
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