Leawood Neighborhoods Are Opposed to the Cameron's Court Development Plan.
We are a group of concerned Leawood residents that oppose this high-density plan with no public amenities.
We are a group of concerned Leawood residents that oppose this high-density plan with no public amenities.
On January 3, 2022, the Leawood City Council voted 5-4 to approve the preliminary plan for Oddo Development’s Cameron’s Court. The plan presented included a total of 833 dwelling units (not including a 100 unit assisted living facility). On the far west of the development, the developer is providing three options:
The aforementioned 833 unit total assumes the 9 single family houses are the final option. However, if the brownstone units are chosen, then the total number of units would be 848 units. Councilperson Julie Cain stated that she believes residents would prefer the single family houses as the final option. Councilperson Debra Filla stated that she would prefer brownstones be the final option.
Over 1800 residents signed petitions requesting that the Governing Body oppose the Cameron’s Court development. The Governing Body approved the preliminary plan anyway.
Those voting in favor of Cameron’s Court were:
Those voting against Cameron’s Court were:
The City’s Planning Department provided the following answers to what’s next:
1. With the preliminary plan approved, what happens next?
The applicant will next have to file an application with the Planning Department for a Final Development Plan and Final Plat for the first phase of the development.
2. Has the zoning for Tracts 1-5 now been changed to MXD?
Yes, the rezoning was approved by the Governing Body with Case 49-20.
3. What steps take place between now and approval of a Final Plan for Cameron's Court?
The applicant will have their architects and engineers develop final development plans and information to be submitted with the application to the City for Final Development Plan and Final Plat. Once the application is received it will be scheduled for a Planning Commission meeting, and staff will review the plans for conformance with the Preliminary Development Plan approval and the Leawood Development Ordinance. The Planning Commission is a recommending body so they will make a recommendation to the Governing Body, who will make the final determination at the scheduled Governing Body meeting.
4. What issues are decided by the developer and/or City with respect to the Final Plan that may not have been covered in the Preliminary plan? (e.g. landscaping/berms)
A Final Development Plan will have more detailed engineering plans and will also approve architecture, landscaping, lighting, along with amenities.
Could the percentage of one-bedroom apartments change?
There is not a Leawood Development Ordinance requirement regarding the number of bedrooms, however, the Planning Commission and Governing Body are aware of representations that the applicant made at the time of Preliminary Plan approval.
Could the number of buildings or location of buildings change?
The final plan must be in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plan, per Section 16-3-13 of the Leawood Development Ordinance. It would depend on if the change was a minor or major change as defined by the Leawood Development Ordinance. If a substantial change is made that violated the intent of the Preliminary Development Plan, the applicant would be required to apply for a Revised Preliminary Plan, which does require public notification and a public hearing. The same process as the original Preliminary Plan.
Could the streets be moved/added/removed?
The general layout of the development must remain the same, however minor changes could be made, including streets being shifted to accommodate final engineering, or to ensure that the Leawood Development Ordinance is met. However, if a substantial change is made that violated the intent of the Preliminary Development Plan, the applicant would be required to apply for Revised Preliminary Plan, which does require public notification and a public hearing.
How about the unit lease vs. own decisions?
The Leawood Development Ordinance does not have a requirement regarding ownership, however, the Planning Commission and Governing Body are aware of representations that the applicant made at Preliminary Plan approval.
5. At what point does the public have the opportunity to be engaged in City's discussions and deliberations from here through Final Plan approval?
A Final Development Plan does not require public notification or a public hearing, however, citizens are always welcome to view the plans and to have letters and emails included in the packet to the Planning Commission. The written correspondence provided to the Planning Commission will also be included in the packet to the Governing Body. In addition to written correspondence, citizens are able to speak at the Governing Body meetings.
6. How will the public be notified of the opportunity to engage in that process? Previously it was by written notice to 200 ft properties and Interact meetings. What's the process nowCitizens are always welcome to call or come to City Hall to provide input. Final Development Plans are not subject to public notification or public hearing, however, all applications required to go to the Planning Commission and Governing Body will be listed on agendas. It is possible to sign up to receive Planning Commission agendas via email. The following link is to the page to sign up to receive both Planning Commission and Governing Body agendas, leawood.org/governing-body/agenda-sign-up
These agendas are also be posted on the City’s webpage, along with the packet. The agendas and packets are generally posted the Friday, before the meeting. Since Final Development Plans do not have public hearings at the Planning Commission, the public cannot speak at those meetings, but as stated previously you are welcome to submit letters and emails, which will be given to the Planning Commission and also included in the Governing Body packets. Also citizens have an opportunity to speak at the Governing Body meeting.
7. How long does the process typically take to go from preliminary plan approval to Final Plan approval?
If the process goes through without any issues it generally will take 6 to 8 weeks, between the time that an application is filed to final approval. However, there is always the chance that the application could be continued, or remanded which would take longer.
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