5 members; 2 and 3 year terms
This commission is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on designating historical landmarks and sites in the city.
- Historical landmarks in Overland Park
- Landmarks nomination application (.pdf file)
- Landmarks nomination checklist (.pdf file)
Each member must possess a demonstrated interest, knowledge or training in one or more of the following areas: architecture, history, architectural history, historical preservation, real estate, appraisal, geography, urban design, landscape architecture or sociology.
In addition, two of the five members shall be preservation-related professionals representing one of the above areas.
The commission holds public hearings regarding landmark nominations and makes recommendations on landmark nominations to the governing body. The Landmarks Commission also issues Certificates of Appropriateness for proposed changes to buildings.
Meetings are generally held at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive (map).
If you need any accommodation for the meeting, please contact Keith Gooch, 913/895-6181 (Kansas Relay Service 1-800-766-3777). Please give 48 hours notice.
Landmarks Commission Seating Chart:
