This week’s Legal Record has several Lenexa public hearings, but one stands out as the most likely to affect nearby residents.⁣
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𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠⁣
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: 8/10 | 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 9/10⁣
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Lenexa will hold a public hearing on October 5 at 7:00 PM regarding a request to rezone property at the 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 from NP-O, Planned Neighborhood Office to RP-4, Planned Residential High Density for a multifamily residential use.⁣
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This notice clearly identifies the location, current zoning, proposed zoning, project name, applicant, and hearing date. What it does not explain is the likely apartment count, building scale, traffic impact, or how the project may affect surrounding properties.⁣
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𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: 7.5/10 | 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 9/10⁣
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Two related hearings are also scheduled for October 5 for 10401 Renner Boulevard: one rezoning request and one Special Use Permit for mining and quarry activity tied to the WaterOne Mine Remediation Project.⁣
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𝐔𝐃𝐂 + 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⁣
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: 7/10 | 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 9/10⁣
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Lenexa will also consider broader amendments to the Unified Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. These are legally noticed, but the public impact is harder to understand from the notice alone.⁣
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𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡⁣
October 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Lenexa City Hall⁣
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The Ascent Apartments rezoning is probably the most immediately relevant item for nearby residents.⁣