Planning Commission

The Planning Commission considers all applications for final development plans and plats, and holds public hearings and makes recommendations for final action to the Governing Body for rezoning, special use permits and preliminary development plans. It also prepares the Comprehensive Plan and reviews the Capital Improvements Program.

All meetings are open to the public.

Learn more about the purpose and procedures of the Planning Commission and its committees in the Municipal Code.

Planning Commission Members

Members of the 11-member commission are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Governing Body.

Holly Streeter-Schaefer, Chair
Kip Strauss, Vice Chair
Rob Krewson
Matt Masilionis
Jenna Reyes
Thomas Robinett
David M. Hill
Edward “Ned” Reitzes
Kim Sorensen
Vacant Position
Radd Way

To learn more about this board’s members, terms and vacancies, visit the City’s agenda management portal.

Meeting Schedule

1:30 p.m.
Second Monday of the month

Location

City Hall
Council Chamber
8500 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212

Contact

planningcommission@opkansas.org

Staff Liaison

Keith Gooch
913-895-6181
keith.gooch@opkansas.org

Planning Commission Schedule

The Planning Commission meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public and posted on the city’s calendar.

A full schedule with application deadlines is also available:

Upcoming Meetings

Visit the link in the title of each upcoming meeting to see available agendas.
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Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

Planning Commission agendas are typically available one to two weeks in advance of each meeting.

Staff comments for each agenda item are available the Friday before the Planning Commission meeting.

Some agenda items may be continued after the agenda is published.

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Meeting Livestreams + Recordings

You can watch Planning Commission meetings live or on-demand.

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Committees

The Planning Commission has four standing committees that represent major areas of responsibility of the Planning Commission.

Each standing committee has its own meeting times and agendas.

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The comprehensive plan committee provides oversight to staff in the development of the comprehensive plan work program and the completion of the work program tasks, especially the annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The Committee then makes recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding the annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

Meeting Schedule

Annually or as-needed

Location

City Hall
8500 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212

See Agendas

Executive Committee

The executive committee consists of the current chair, vice-chair and most recent past chair of the Planning Commission. The committee is responsible for reviewing the by-laws and standing rules of the commission for approval by the full commission and coordinates with the planning commission secretary on issues of strategic importance to the functioning of the Planning Commission.

Meeting Schedule

As-needed

Location

City Hall
8500 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212

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Ordinance Review Committee

The ordinance review Committee reviews ordinance amendment proposals with staff prior to consideration by the full commission. Ordinance amendments may be proposed by the City Council, the Planning Commission or city staff.

Meeting Schedule

Second Monday of the month at 11:45 a.m. As-needed

Location

City Hall
8500 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212

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Site Plan Review Committee

The site plan review committee makes recommendations to the Planning Commission on matters relating to site planning and architectural details of development proposals. Items may be recommended for committee review by the City Council, the Planning Commission or city staff.

Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.
As-needed

Location

City Hall
8500 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212

See Agendas