Rezonings, variances and certain other development-related requests are considered at public hearings before various boards and commissions, or the Governing Body itself.

The most effective way to express your opinion about one of these items is to appear in person at the public hearing. After the introduction of the item, the person chairing the meeting will open the public hearing and specifically ask for comments on that item. You will be asked to give your name and address, and will usually be asked to limit your remarks to a few minutes. When a group of individuals shares a concern, it is preferable to have a spokesperson for the group. Such a group spokesperson will generally be given a greater amount of time to speak.

If you cannot attend the public hearing, you may send a letter with your concerns. Letters should be addressed to the attention of the body considering the request, in care of the Department of Community Development at P.O. Box 14888, Lenexa 66285, and should reference the case number or provide other description of the project under review. Your letter will be forwarded to the members of the body that will hold the public hearing and will be placed in the project file. Letters are not routinely read aloud at the public hearing.

While staff members are available to answer your questions regarding the agenda item, they cannot forward any verbal concerns to the public hearing body. All comments must be made in person at the public hearing or in writing.

CONTACTS:
For questions about items being considered by the Planning Commission, such as rezonings, special use permits, variances or other items being considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals, or any other miscellaneous requests, contact Department of Community Development at (913) 477-7500.

For questions concerning vacation of easements and rights-of-way, contact Karen Gable, Planner III, at (913) 477-7714.