February 20, 2008
EDWARDSVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
EDWARDSVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 SOUTH 4TH STREET P O BOX 13738
EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS 66113
February 20, 2008
Members present: Kelli Curry, Tim Sweeten, Jerry Pappert and Robert Craven.
Members absent: Woody Berry, Jeff Martinek and Bryan Smith
Staff: Michael Webb, City Administrator; Dan VanPetten, City Planner; Phyllis Freeman, City Clerk; Tammie Burgoon, Clerk/Receptionist.
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order by Commissioner Tim Sweeten.
Secretary’s Report
Motion made by Commissioner Pappert to approve report as submitted for December 19, 2007; seconded by Commissioner Curry.
Motion carried 4-0.
Motion made by Commissioner Pappert to approve report as submitted for January 16, 2008; seconded by Commissioner Curry.
Motion carried 4-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Curry moved that the Planning Commission recess into executive session pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(2) consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship to receive legal counsel regarding the public hearing and zoning request by the Sands Kansas, LLC, the open meeting to resume in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Craven seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
2008-04
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Carl Gallagher, Legal Counsel, 707 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas requested a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding change of zoning as applied for by Sands Kansas, LLC. To be scheduled for March 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at the Edwardsville Community Center, 696 S. 3rd Street, Edwardsville, Kansas.
Commissioner Sweeten moved to call for a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding change of zoning as applied for by Sands Kansas, LLC. Special called meeting to be held at the Edwardsville Community Center, 696 S. 3rd Street, Edwardsville, Kansas. Commissioner Craven seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner Sweeten moved to remove from the agenda and to continue items 3. a and 4. b. to be heard March 13, 2008 at the Special Called Meeting and to allow a presentation only at this time by Sands Kansas LLC. Commissioner Curry seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
Carl Gallagher introduced the project by stating the proposed casino is to be located at 110th Street and Interstate I-70.
Frederick Kraus, Vice-President – General Counsel for The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino; Andrew Abboud, Vice-President, Government Relations and Community Development, Las Vegas Sands Corporation; Andrew Cohen, FAIA, Managing Principal, Gensler spoke during and after the video presentation.
NEW BUSINESS
Lot Split Application, Herb & Rita Tiner, 1515 S. 102nd Street
Staff Report:
City Planner, Dan VanPetten (See attached Item A)
Commissioner Sweeten moved to table Lot Split application for 1515 S. 102nd Street. Commissioner Craven seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
2008-05
J C SPEEDY LUBE, 9701 KAW DRIVE
After discussion and comments from staff Commissioner Curry moved to approve recommendation from staff to move forward with stipulations as noted by City Administrator Michael Webb to resubmit updated construction plans. Commissioner Pappert seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
Re-Plat of Plaza West, located in the 10900 block of Kaw Drive, to amend the plat from lots to 6 lots.
Commissioner Sweeten moved to table action on the re-plat of Plaza West until March 19, 2008. Commissioner Curry seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
Determine work session date to review Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Plan and Traffic Plan.
City Administrator Michael Webb stated he was able to confirm the attendance of Brent Miles, Wyandotte Development, Inc. Mr. Miles will be addressing the Planning Commission at 6:00 p.m., March 19, 2008.
Commissioner Sweeten moved to schedule the work session. Commissioner Craven seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no items from the floor.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
No items from staff.
ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Pappert recommended that election of officers should be held March 19, 2008. All agreed.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Craven moved to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. Commissioner Pappert seconded.
2008-06
Motion carried 4-0.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is March 19, 2008 with a work session starting at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Freeman, City Clerk