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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Olathe public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Residences at Heritage Park multifamily rezoning
Three residents urged the council to deny a plan for 476 apartments in 56-foot buildings next to single-family homes near Heritage Park, citing traffic, stormwater drainage onto backyards, and density out of step with neighboring developments. No vote was taken tonight.
Land swap with Olathe school district for new elementary school
The council ratified a contract letting the school district build a new elementary school near Meadow Lane on city land, while the outdated school site plus adjacent land could later go commercial. Residents' concerns about traffic at the busy Lone Elm/College corner drew scrutiny from Schoonover, who voted no.
Cooper Ridge residential development
A new 157-home subdivision is coming to 80 acres north of 143rd Street, with a tract set aside for the school district. It extends St. Andrews Avenue and adds sidewalks and trails, changing the character of the area from rural to suburban.