Lone Elm Townhomes
Olathe
Description
About 7.7 acres rezoned from Neighborhood Center to low-density multifamily for a townhome development, with agreed design stipulations.
Impact summary
Would add attainable townhome housing but neighbors fear rental density, traffic through their private streets, and strain on HOA amenities; the council wants the project to come back with a better neighborhood fit.
Applicant
- Address
- Northeast of W. 119th Street and S. Lone Elm Road, Olathe, KS
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 4
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Rezoned 7.7 acres from Neighborhood Center to R-3 multifamily for townhomes, with stipulations on density, design, buffering, and Lone Elm access. Essex dissented.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
Request to rezone 7.7 acres from Neighborhood Center to R-3 for 64 townhomes; the council voted 5-2 to overturn the Planning Commission's denial and have staff draft a rezoning ordinance with stipulations.
City Council - Jan 6, 2026
Rezoning 7.7 acres from commercial (NC) to R-3 for 71 townhomes in ten buildings at ~9 units/acre. Remanded to planning staff for more work with the applicant and neighbors, with direction to explore limited commercial and density adjustments.
Related issues (3)
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