Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shawnee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with high priority
29-Duplex Residential Development at 34th Street & Beard Street
Barrett Drilling Co. wants final plat approval to build 29 duplexes in three phases on R-1 zoned land at 34th and Beard, with a shared dog park and two new private streets. Staff says it complies with the Comprehensive Plan and city code, and neighbors will get a public hearing to weigh in.
34th & Beard development (Barrett Drilling plat)
A preliminary plat for land at 34th and Beard drew a crowd of concerned neighbors worried about traffic, fire truck access, water and sewer service, wildlife, floodplain status, and proximity to Shawnee Middle School. The city misprinted the hearing notices, so everything was pushed to November 16 — neighbors get another shot to be heard.
29-duplex development at 34th & Beard
A three-phase, 58-unit duplex development with a dog park is planned on an undeveloped R-1 corner. Neighbors worry about traffic on narrow roads and stormwater near the creek; the developer says the site drains well and he's investing ~$400,000 in private sewer and water infrastructure.