More to come
From: Stephen M. Wade <swade@topeka.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 3:38 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>; City Clerk <cclerk@Topeka.org>
Cc: Amanda L. Stanley <alstanley@topeka.org>
Subject: RE: City Policy
Mr. McClure,
Thank you for your email. On 11/21/22, a public hearing was held, as required by state law. Four neighbors spoke as did representatives from OneGas. After everyone had the opportunity to speak, the Chair declared that the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission voted to table the matter till December and requested that OneGas amend its plan to address some of the neighbors' concerns: move the compressor north and away from the residences, install lighting and install a landscape buffer. After hearing staff's report and acknowledging that OneGas had complied with the Commission's request, the Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval to the Governing Body. That is scheduled for GB consideration on Jan. 10.
It appears we have complied with all state laws.
Steve
Stephen Wade
City Manager
City of Topeka
785.250.9724
From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 8:57 PM
To: City Clerk <cclerk@Topeka.org>; Governing Body <governingbody@topeka.org>
Cc: Stephen M. Wade <swade@topeka.org>
Subject: Fwd: City Policy
Attached are the cases - your advertising of the procedures even the simplest person would think there would be a public hearing
What is the State Law on public hearings? Doesn't that law have to apply to the planning commission?
Tonight, the chairman of the planning commission did NOT open a case carried over from last month that had significant changes to the PUD plan.
Many residents are NOT in favor of spot zoning.
First, you add O&I, which has a backup generator already, making the neighborhood unpleasant every time the generator starts automatically as a test run. Now Adding I-light is simply wrong.
The Gas company can locate this anywhere.
This case needs administrative review and a NO Vote.
This can't be compliant with Kansas law. The public has a right to due process as the planning commission is quasi-judicial.
Due to the fact, the City Council does NOT hold a public hearing if nothing this should be remanded back so a public hearing can take place.
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Henry McClure
Time kills deals
785-383-9994
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Henry McClure
Time kills deals
785-383-9994
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