RESOLUTION NO. 260986
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Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
RESOLUTION - Approving an update to the Truman Plaza Area Plan as a guide for the future development and public investment within the area bounded by the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad Tracks to the north, Independence Avenue between The Paseo and Woodland Avenue and I-70 east of Woodland Avenue to the Big Blue River on the south, Belmont Boulevard, the BNSF Railroad Tracks, and the Big Blue River to the east, and I-35 to The Paseo between UP Railroad Tracks and Independence Avenue and Woodland Avenue between Independence Avenue and I-70 on the west. (CD-MISC-2026-00005)
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WHEREAS, in January 2012, the City Council adopted by Resolution No. 110976 the Truman Plaza Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, the stakeholders of the Truman Plaza Area in conjunction with the City Planning and Development Department have conducted a study delineating the characteristics of the Truman Plaza Area; and
WHEREAS, legal notice for the public hearing before the City Plan Commission was published on October 6, 2026, in conformity with State and local laws; and
WHEREAS, after all interested persons were given the opportunity to present testimony, the City Plan Commission did on October 21 2026, recommend approval of The Truman Plaza Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Truman Plaza Area Plan has incorporated the policies of the KC Spirit Playbook Comprehensive Plan and other appropriate planning documents; and
WHEREAS, the policies within the Truman Plaza Area Plan, which will serve as the plan of record for this area, are consistent with the policies of the KC Spirit Playbook. Any future amendments to the KCI Area Plan should be guided by and comply with the policy direction set forth in the KC Spirit Playbook, adopted by Resolution No. 230257 on April 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the study, the City Planning and Development Department has proposed a framework for the orderly development and redevelopment within the Truman Plaza Area; and
WHEREAS, said framework provides a guide for future development and redevelopment of the area, for specific and general policies to guide future decisions, and for identification of public and private needs throughout the community and possible solutions to those needs; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning and Development Department has incorporated its findings in an update to the Truman Plaza Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, after considering additional testimony, the Council has determined it appropriate to approve the updated Truman Plaza Area Plan and repeal and replace previous versions; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section A. That the Truman Plaza Area Plan is hereby adopted as a guide for the future development and public investment within the area bounded by the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad Tracks to the north, Independence Avenue between The Paseo and Woodland Avenue and I-70 east of Woodland Avenue to the Big Blue River on the south, Belmont Boulevard, the BNSF Railroad Tracks, and the Big Blue River to the east, and I-35 to The Paseo between UP Railroad Tracks and Independence Avenue and Woodland Avenue between Independence Avenue and I-70 on the west. A copy of the Truman Plaza Area Plan is attached hereto, in substantial form, and is hereby approved.
Section B. That the Truman Plaza Area Plan is consistent and complies with The KC Spirit Playbook Plan, adopted on April 23, 2023, by the Council of Kansas City for Resolution No. 230257.
Section C. That the Council finds and declares that before taking any action on the proposed Truman Plaza Area Plan hereinabove, all public notices have been given, and hearings have been held as required by law.
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