The Unified Government Commission will meet at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27.
The 7 p.m. meeting includes an update on COVID-19 in Wyandotte County and a recommendation for all residents and visitors to wear masks while in indoor public spaces.
Also on the agenda is a resolution that includes changes to the STAR bond and development agreement for the Homefield development being built in the former Schlitterbahn waterpark area. About $150 million would be issued in STAR bonds, in two parts, the first at $130 million followed by a second at $20 million. The bonds were previously approved at different amounts but there are changes proposed to the amounts and when they will be issued. New projects at the site will include the Margaritaville hotel and resort, and the Perfect Game youth baseball complex.
Many planning and zoning items also are on the 7 p.m. agenda.
Other items on the 7 p.m. agenda include termination of the Turner Logistics Center community improvement district because it has completed its minimum requirements; approval of budget authority for FEMA reimbursable expenses; and several Land Bank items.
At the 5 p.m. meeting, the UG Commission will receive an update on the casino grant process, a presentation on the learn to swim program, and a winter weather update from the Public Works Department.
Other items on the 7 p.m. agenda include:
• 2416 and 2416A S. 51st St., 5115 Gibbs Road and 5125 Gibbs Road, change of zone from single family, limited business sand planned limited business district to planned garden apartment district for Tower View Townhomes.
• 3817 Lust Drive, change of zone from single-family to agriculture district for agriculture purposes.
• 3633, 3703 and 3707 Bell Crossing, 3701, 3702 and 3706 N. 37th St., 3655 Sortor Drive, special use permit to keep livestock (horses on the property), recommended for denial.
• 3801 Lloyd St., special use permit for a short-term rental.
• 3151 W. 45th Ave., special use permit for a short-term rental, AirBNB.
• 6550 Kaw Drive, renewal of a special use permit for live entertainment in conjunction with a drinking establishment, El Parasio Night Club and Restaurant.
• 419 Armstrong Ave., renewal of a home occupation special use permit for a personal trainer business.
• 6261 Leavenworth Road, renewal of a special use permit for a youth residential facility, Avery’s Village.
• 2416 and 2416A S. 51st St., 5115 Gibbs Road and 5125 Gibbs Road, master plan amendment from community commercial and low density residential to medium density residential.
• 4108 Adams St., an ordinance rezoning property from single-family to two-family district.
• 4108 Adams St., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for a short-term rental.
• 4318 Sortor Drive, an ordinance rezoning property from single-family to agriculture district.
• 731 Tenny Ave., an ordinance rezoning property from single-family to two-family district.
• 3740 N. 35th St., an ordinance rezoning property from single-family to agriculture district.
• 2000 S. 49th St., an ordinance rezoning property from single-family to agriculture district.
• 2601 Ridge Ave., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for a group home program with gardens and greenhouse for training, Shalom House, and office and gardening space for the New Roots program.
• 7512 Leavenworth Road, an ordinance rezoning property from limited business district to planned commercial district.
• 7512 Leavenworth Road, an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for a used automotive dealership with light repair and maintenance.
• 749 Locust St., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for a short-term rental.
• Special committee appointments by Mayor Tyrone Garner.
• A resolution amending the two-year meeting calendar for the Unified Government Commission.
• Second plat of Harcros, 51st and Speaker Road, being developed by Harcros Chemicals Inc.
• Plat of Mount Calvary Cemetery subdivision, 38th and State, being developed by Catholic Cemeteries Association of Wyandotte and Johnson County.
• Plat of Crown Royal Addition, 13310 Leavenworth Road, being developed by Crown Royal Investments.
Nominations to boards and commissions, including:
• Joseph Straws, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, submitted by Commissioner Andrew Davis;
• Vilmer Alvarado, UG Board of Park Commission, submitted by Commissioner Davis;
• Laura Flores, Wyandotte County Library Board, submitted by Commissioner Davis;
• J’Hlesa (Nikki) Richardson, Law Enforcement Advisory Board, submitted by Commissioner Davis;
• Michael Armstrong, Law Enforcement Advisory Board, submitted by Commissioner Christian Ramirez;
• Darryl Hall, Golf Advisory Board, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Hank Chamberlin, Landmarks Commission, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Hazel Davis, Kansas City, Kansas, Housing Authority Board, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• The Rev. Rick Behrens, Law Enforcement Advisory Board, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Edgar Galicia, Downtown KCK Self Supported Municipal Improvement District, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Diana Aguirre, Board of Park Commissioners, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Louise Lynch, Wyandotte-Leavenworth Area Wide Advisory Council on Aging, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• The Rev. Jason Sims, Area Transportation Board, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Don Jones, Contract Fairness Board, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Adriana Mendoza, Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Duane Beth, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, submitted by Mayor Garner;
• Jacqueline Brown, Wyandotte County Library Board, submitted by Mayor Garner.
Land Bank items on the agenda:
Land Bank option applications
New construction, single family homes, 18 homes
• 2915 Hiawatha St., Mejia, Edwin Anahun Castellanos, one home addition.
Habitat for Humanity, three single-family homes:
• 1137 Pennsylvania Ave., 1139 Pennsylvania Ave., 1211 Pennsylvania Ave., 1213 Pennsylvania Ave. and 1215 Pennsylvania Ave.
Habitat for Humanity, three single-family homes:
• 704 S. Valley St., 1261 Shawnee Ave. and 1267 Shawnee Ave.
Chris Solutions Construction LLC, two homes
• 820 N. 78th St. and 900 N. 78th St.
Innova Pro Construction and Pillar KC LLC, one home
• 649 Sandusky Ave.
Innova Pro Construction and Pillar KC LLC, one home,
• 914 Argentine Blvd.
Innova Pro Construction and Pillar KC LLC, two homes,
• 719 S. Coy St., and 713 S. 8th St.
Innova Pro Construction and Pillar KC LLC, four homes,
• 1147 Armstrong Ave., 1211 Ann Ave., 1223 Ann Ave., 1235 Ann Ave.
Steven Bashus, one home,
• 1600 S. 86th St.
New construction, commercial, two
• 4815 Parallel Parkway, Chris Solutions Construction LLC
• 632 State Ave. and 1101 N. 7th St., Kansas City Kansas Community College, Downtown Campus
Land Bank property transfers
Yard extension
• 4808 Sortor Dr., Ray Sawyer, unbuildable lot.
The public will be able to observe or listen to the meetings live on YouTube or UGTV cable television, or through Zoom on the internet. The public also may view the meeting from the lobby of the Municipal Office Building, 701 N. 7th St.
For information about how to connect to the meetings or how to speak at a meeting, visit https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Clerks-Office/Engage-in-Public-Commission-Meeting.