LV COUNTY KS 2026-09-09

The Leavenworth County Kansas Planning Commission held a meeting on September 9, 2026, focusing primarily on land use and zoning matters, including preliminary plat approvals and rezoning requests. Key procurement-related discussions involved the denial of a waiver for connection to public sewer for a 23-lot subdivision at 13209 McIntyre Road, which led to the denial of the preliminary plat due to noncompliance with subdivision regulations. The commission also recommended approval of rezoning requests from residential to commercial business districts for parcels at 178th Street and 1800 State Avenue, aligning with the county's future land use plans. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved updates to data center regulations, specifically section 6.5 related to the Planned Industrial Technology District, while tabling the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) regulations for further review. The discussions included detailed considerations of sound level standards, power generation, enforcement mechanisms, and development agreements to ensure regulatory compliance and address community concerns. Motions were passed to forward the approved regulations to the Board of County Commissioners for final action, with public hearings scheduled accordingly.