Lenexa, KS 66219

AG, R-1 or RE be accompanied by a concept or preliminary plan. A developer can save both time and money by not having to duplicate the public meeting process for a rezoning application and preliminary plan application. However, the decision to rezone a parcel of land is based, among other considerations, on the merits of the proposed use, compatibility with surrounding uses, and conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. In all zoning districts, except the BP -1 and BP-2 Districts, the City of Lenexa requires that a preliminary plan and a final plan be approved by the Planning Commission before construction begins. A preliminary plan, following a recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission, is submitted to the Governing Body for approval. The final plan is not sent to the Governing Body unless requested by two or more City Council members or the City Manager within three working days following the Planning Commission’s action. If the applicant, as part of a rezoning request submits a concept plan, the applicant will be required to submit a separate preliminary plan following approval of the concept plan. REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAN PROCEDURES 1. The Developer is encouraged to participate in a P re-Application conference with the Community Development Department to present a conceptual plan for the development. 2. By the deadline reflected on the submittal deadline schedule, the applicant submits for conceptual or preliminary plan approval and for rezoning. The submittal deadline schedule is available on the website. The concept/preliminary plan shall be submitted electronically via the online portal . Please see Page 11 regarding Electronic Application and Plan Review Process. 3. Staff checks for completeness and will assess the fee which shall be made in accordance with the schedule found in this guide or obtained from the Community Development Department. Staff will send an email once the fee is assessed with instructions on how to pay. 4. Concept/Preliminary plans are coordinated by the Community Development Department and are reviewed by the Staff Review Team, which includes representatives from Planning, Engineering, Building, Fire, and Police. 5. After reviewing the site plan, St aff prepares comments which must be subsequently addressed and resubmitted by the date stipulated. Resubmittals must be submitted electronically via the online portal. Please refer to Page 11 regarding the electronic process. 6.