KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Overland Park City Council meeting wrapped up shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday after much debate over a proposed apartment complex.
The meeting started at 7:30 p.m. Monday night at the Overland Park Convention Center. The meeting was moved to accommodate the public while allowing social distancing.
There were many items on the agenda, but what drew the most interest involved the redevelopment of Ranchmart South at 95th Street and Mission Road. Current plans include a six-story building with apartments on top and self-storage.
Duplexes behind the strip mall would be demolished as part of the project.
Several neighbors were present to share their feelings with the city council early Tuesday morning. Their concerns mainly focused on traffic and overcrowding.
Neighbors previously opposed the plan at the committee level.
Many city council members felt the design was too tall, but also wanted to see increased housing options in the area.
Ultimately, the council members voted to send the plan back to the planning committee. Council members Dr. Faris Farassati and Scott Hamblin said they would have voted to reject the plan outright.
