Consolidated Zoning Board 10.07.26

The Johnson County, Kansas Consolidated Zoning Board met October 7, 2026, to consider zoning and development applications. The board unanimously approved a special permit for a replacement air traffic control tower at New Century AirCenter. The corrected proposed height is 121 feet, including antennas. Airport representatives said the project is federally funded, bids were anticipated, and they are targeting a Q4 2028 ribbon-cutting; no contract award or vendor selection was made. Burns & McDonnell was mentioned in connection with project materials, but the transcript does not establish a procurement decision involving the firm.

The board also approved a revised development plan and conditional use permit for a 7,500-square-foot industrial building with exterior storage at 20870 Floyd Street, and renewed a conditional use permit for a dog breeding and boarding kennel. It recommended approval of rezoning and a preliminary plat for a 65-acre, 12-lot residential subdivision; the vote was 8–1. Residents raised concerns about stormwater, erosion and lake silt, road safety, and traffic. Staff said detailed drainage, traffic, and infrastructure reviews would be required before final plat approval. Planning staff also reported that zoning and subdivision regulation revisions are underway, with a public hearing anticipated in December and county commission consideration expected in early 2027. No contract award or other purchasing action was identified.