Board of Zoning Adjustment
TL;DR
The Kansas City Board of Zoning Adjustment held a hybrid meeting to review multiple property variance requests across Council Districts 3 and 4. The meeting primarily focused on residential property modifications, including requests for additional housing units, changes to property setbacks, and sign/fence variations.
Key Decisions
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Variance at 3419 Baltimore Ave Continued
- Two-Unit House Variance at 4111 McGee Street Continued
- Special Use Permit for Gasoline Sales at E. 12th Street Recommended for Approval with Conditions
- Fence Height Exception for Childcare Property at 3544 Highland Ave Under Review
- Zoning Violation Appeal at 4335 Spruce Ave Requested Continuation to September 10, 2025
Agenda
- BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT DOCKET 9:00AM - Wed, Jul 9, 2025 LOCATION The hearing will be hybrid; both in-person at City Hall, 414 East 12th Street, 10th floor Council Committee Room, Kansas City, Missouri and virtually via Zoom. Details can be found at https://kcmo.gov/bza. OTHER MATTERS 1. The Board of Zoning Adjustment may hold a closed session to discuss legal matters and legal advice pursuant to Section 610.021 (1), RSMO. 2. There may be general discussion(s) regarding current Board of Zoning Adjustment issues. 3. The Board of Zoning Adjustment will take breaks (lunch and water) at regular intervals. The Chair will announce the time length of each break. DOCKET COMPARISON CASES PER DISTRICT BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT ITEMS Docket Item Case Assignee Case Information Council District 1 Connor Tomlin CD-BZA-2024-00108 - 3419 Baltimore Ave - A request to approve a variance to the maximum floor space in the Accessory Dwelling Unit standards, plus any additional variances on about 0.14 acres generally located at 3419 Baltimore Avenue. 4 Owner: McGrew Erich Applicant: Erich McGrew Representation Status: Owner Present Continued From: May 28, 2025 Quorum: Ebbitts, Gorenc, Hays, Meier, Mixdorf, Wright - Apr 9, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 5/28/25, 5/14/25, 4/9/25, 11/13/24, 9/11/24 2 Stephanie Saldari CD-BZA-2025-00044 - 4111 McGee St - A request to approve a variance to the number of units permitted per lot area to permit a two-unit house on the subject site, plus any other needed variances in an R-2.5 zoning district on about 0.10 acres generally located at 4111 McGee Street. 4 Owner: 4111 Mcgee LLC Applicant: Brian Driscoll Representation Status: Owner Present Continued From: June 25, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 6/25/25, 5/28/25, 5/14/25 3 Alec Gustafson CD-BZA-2025-00076 - 1533 NE 51st Ter - A request to approve a variance to the front setback in an infill residential context area, plus any other additional variances in an R-6 zoning district on about 0.227 acres generally located at 1533 NE 51st Ter. 4 Owner: Frank Barbara & Hugh Charles Applicant: Igor Kondenko Representation Status: Representative with Consent Affidavit Continued From: June 25, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 6/25/25 4 Stephanie Saldari CD-BZA-2025-00079 - 418 Lawndale Ave - A request to approve a variance to the residential vehicular standards to permit a larger driveway on the front yard, plus any other needed variances in an R-2.5 zoning district on about 0.07 acres generally located at 418 Lawndale Avenue. 4 Owner: Linan Nancy E Applicant: RICARDO CAMPOS Representation Status: Representative with Consent Affidavit 5 Alec Gustafson CD-BZA-2025-00082 - 615 W 20th St - A request to approve a variance to the minimum lot size of the subject site, plus any other variances in an R-2.5 zoning district on about 0.034 acres generally located at 615 W 20th St. 4 Owner: Torres Jonathan A Applicant: Jack North - Hermanos Design Representation Status: Owner Present 6 Ahnna Nanoski CD-BZA-2025-00083 - 647 W 39th St - A request to approve a variance to the drive-through facility separation requirements, plus any other necessary variances, on about .8 acres generally located at 629 W 39th St. 4 Owner: 647 W 39th Street Holdings LLC Applicant: Rhys Williams - Armstrong Teasdale LLP Representation Status: 7 Andrew Clarke CD-SUP-2025-00003 - 4115 E 12th St - A request to approve a Special Use Permit to allow for Gasoline and Fuel Sales in District M1-5 (Manufacturing) on about .7 acres generally located at E. 12th Street and Jackson Avenue. 3 Owner: Gladstone Holdings Inc Applicant: KHALID BANDAY - KAM DESIGN GROUP LLC Representation Status: Owner Present CPC Recommendation: Approval with Conditions on Jun 18, 2025 Continued From: May 28, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 5/28/25 8 Andrew Clarke CD-SUP-2025-00004 - 2200 E Truman Rd - A request to approve a Special Use Permit to allow for the expansion of Gasoline and Fuel Sales establishment in District B4-5 (Commercial) on about .8 acres generally located at E. Truman Road and Brookyln Avenue. 3 Owner: My Store III Inc Applicant: KHALID BANDAY - KAM DESIGN GROUP LLC Representation Status: CPC Recommendation: Approval with Conditions on May 21, 2025 Continued From: June 11, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 6/11/25, 5/28/25 9 Connor Tomlin CD-BZA-2025-00057 - 3544 Highland Ave - A request to approve a special exception in a R-1.5 zoning district to permit a fence greater than 4 feet on the subject site, plus any additional variances on about 0.42 acres generally located at 3544 Highland Avenue. 3 Owner: Visionary Kids Childcare LLC Applicant: Destiney DESTINEY JAMES STIVERS - VISIONARY KIDS CHILDCARE LLC Representation Status: Owner Present 10 Ahnna Nanoski CD-BZA-2025-00080 - 4335 Spruce Ave - A request to appeal zoning violations related to the maximum percentage of pavement in the front yard of a residentially zoned property on about .162 acres generally located at 4335 Spruce Ave. 3 Owner: Empire 1764 LLC Applicant: Samuel Bailey Representation Status: Requested Board Action: Continue to Sep. 10, 2025 11 Alec Gustafson CD-BZA-2025-00063 - 4612 Mercier St - A request to approve a variance to the maximum height requirement in an infill residential context area, plus any additional variances in R-2.5 zoning district on about 0.105 acres generally located at 4612 Mercier St. 6 Owner: Soigne Properties LLC Applicant: Nick Christopher Representation Status: Continued From: June 25, 2025 Quorum: Ebbitts, Gorenc, Meier, Otto, Ventura III, Wright - Jun 25, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 6/25/25 12 Connor Tomlin CD-BZA-2025-00066 - 9201 Ward Pkwy - A request to approve a variance to the maximum size of a wall sign in a R-1.5 zoning district, plus any additional variances on about 2.11 acres generally located at 9201 Ward Parkway. 6 Owner: Bsbre LLC Applicant: Dennis Baughman - Midtown Signs Representation Status: Representative with Consent Affidavit Continued From: June 25, 2025 Quorum: Ebbitts, Gorenc, Meier, Otto, Ventura III, Wright - Jun 25, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 6/25/25 13 Alec Gustafson CD-BZA-2025-00074 - 4608 Mercier St - A request to approve a variance to the maximum height requirement in an infill residential context area, plus any additional variances in R-2.5 zoning district on about 0.105 acres generally located at 4608 Mercier St. 6 Owner: Soigne Properties LLC Applicant: Nick Christopher Representation Status: Continued From: June 25, 2025 Quorum: Ebbitts, Gorenc, Meier, Otto, Ventura III, Wright - Jun 25, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 6/25/25 14 Alec Gustafson CD-BZA-2025-00075 - 4614 Mercier St - A request to approve a variance to the maximum height requirement in an infill residential context area, plus any additional variances in R-2.5 zoning district on about 0.105 acres generally located at 4614 Mercier St. 6 Owner: Soigne Properties LLC Applicant: Nick Christopher Representation Status: Continued From: June 25, 2025 Quorum: Ebbitts, Gorenc, Meier, Otto, Ventura III, Wright - Jun 25, 2025 Previous BZA Hearings: 6/25/25