Overland Park approves controversial apartment project at 135th, Antioch

Four neighborhood meetings, two planning commission meetings and two City Council meetings later, Minneapolis-based Ryan Cos. won approval for an apartment project in Overland Park. On Monday evening, the Overland Park City Council approved Ryan Cos.’ revised preliminary plan and rezoning request for a 413-unit apartment project at the southwest corner of 135th Street and Antioch Road. The project required a deviation from the city’s Unified Development Ordinance to allow for building length over 200 feet. Neighbors had argued that deviations were illegal, though on Monday evening, staff disagreed and approved the request.
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