City of Gardner planning Commission 10/26/2026

The City of Gardner, Kansas Planning Commission met on October 26, 2026. The commission considered a text amendment to Chapter 17.07.020, Table 7-2 of the Land Development Code, correcting the interior side-yard setback for detached suburban houses from 9 feet to 7 feet. Staff said the 9-foot figure was a clerical error and conflicted with the specific building-type standards; the correction was brought forward promptly to avoid affecting new development. The commission recommended approval and forwarding the amendment to the governing body, passing the motion 7–0. The consent agenda was also approved 7–0; its contents were not specified in the transcript. No procurement, contract, or spending activity was identified.

Staff reported that the governing body had approved the commission’s September recommendations for a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 633 East Holly and the re-approval of the rezoning for Claire Crossing. Commissioners also discussed transient guest tax: staff said conditions had begun addressing registration with the state and collection and remittance by rental platforms.