Planned near 72ND and NW Waukomis Drive
Blue Oak Learning Academy and the conservancy’s plans were recently presented at a Kansas City Planning Commission meeting.
Dr. Patrick Hundley and Dr. Melanie Hundley are seeking approval for a development of a mix of residential, office and conference facilities on approximately 24 acres located at the northeast corner of NW 72nd Street and NW Waukomis Drive. Ta.
The property at 7205 NW Waukomis Drive is a stone’s throw from the Platte Brook North neighborhood and west of the regulated Line Creek Greenway. The 23.74-acre property of soil, plants and water stretches east from Waukomis Drive and includes his two existing homes.
Kansas City spokeswoman Sherae Honeycutt said the city has approved a plan that allows for mixed use, including housing, offices, conference facilities, cottages and the preservation and protection of natural resource areas. .
The project consists of the construction of a 2,320-square-foot office space and a 1,300-square-foot maintenance building.
The plan also calls for the construction of a 3,200-square-foot nature observatory, 12 guest cottages and a 2,600-square-foot education center.
The existing 5,000-square-foot single-family home, built more than a decade ago, will be preserved as Patrick and Melanie’s private residence. Still, improvements in alternative energy will be made in conjunction with new developments.
Changes to the area will be rolled out in five phases, according to a City Planning Commission report. The first phase includes the construction of an office building and maintenance barn, and the second phase calls for the construction of 12 guest cottages with 400 square feet of floor space.
A rendering of the proposed development depicts a contemporary, one-story building with an exterior of composite wood, earth-toned stone veneer, and asphalt shingles.
According to the development plan, trees currently on the site will not affect the construction of the proposed office space and maintenance building.
City officials say the site’s rich biodiversity will survive and be protected. In fact, nature trails, scenic overlooks, and decks are a big part of the development plan.
The proposed nature trail would eventually connect to the Line Creek Trail on the adjacent property to the east, according to a staff report from the City Planning Commission.
Just last year, the City Council rezoned a 24-acre area from residential to a Master Planned Development (MPD) zoning district, allowing for a new land use plan featuring responsible development.
“MPD zoning allows real estate to be developed in one plan and one zoning district, rather than multiple plans with separate zoning districts, resulting in more consistent development. ” states the engineer’s letter of intent.
Big questions remain. Will this be a public use area or a private use area?
The staff report states Blue Oak’s plan will provide public use and access to trails, scenic structures and open space. A conference hall, guest cottage and nature observatory are intended for private meetings.
