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Planning Commission

The duties of the Planning Commission are to prepare and recommend to the City Council a master plan for physical development; regulations governing the subdivision, and zoning plan or ordinances; to make recommendations to the Council on approval or disapproval of plats, and to submit to the City Manager a list of recommended public improvements.  

 

The Commission reviews the applications in terms of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) , City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable codes. 

Members of the public fill the seats of the Council Chambers as they watch the Council conduct a meeting from the dais.
 
NOTE: To apply for a Short-Term Rental, please visit our Short-Term Rental page and apply through our portal.  Paper and email applications for Short-Term Rentals will not be accepted.
 
Fillable PDF appendices in the links below: 
 
You can submit your Planning Commission application and attachments via email to CDPlanning@indepmo.org for all case types except Short-Term Rentals.  In order to be considered a complete application, after you email the documents, you will need to call 816.325.7415 to make a credit card payment over the phone.   

Planning Commission Meetings

Planning Commission Meetings generally occur on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the Independence City Hall Council Chambers, located on the lower level of the building at 111 E. Maple Ave.

You can see a full schedule of the meetings planned for the current year below. 

Agendas & Minutes

  • Each agenda include the Minutes from the previous meeting. See the 'Approval of Minutes' section. 

The City Council shall appoint seven members, each to four year terms to expire on July 1. The Mayor and City Manager shall also be ex-officio members to serve in a liaison capacity.

Current members:
  • Cindy McClain (Chair), term expires July 1, 2024, appointed by Councilmember Hobart
  • Virginia Ferguson, term expires July 1, 2026, appointed by Councilmember McCandless
  • Edward Nesbitt, term expires July 1, 2027, appointed by Councilmember Steinmeyer
  • Eric Ashbaugh, term expires July 1, 2027, appointed by Councilmember Fears
  • Heather Wiley, term expires July 1, 2027, appointed by Councilmember Perkins
  • Laurie Dean Wiley, term expires July 1, 2025, appointed by Councilmember Stewart
  • Dan O'Neill, term expires July 1, 2027, appointed by Mayor Rowland
Ex-Officio Members:
  • Mayor Rory Rowland
  • City Manager Zach Walker

View Past Meetings, Agendas, and Presentations

To view a video, agenda, or presentation please click on the date link.

April 23, 2024 Meeting | April 23, 2024 Agenda | 24-320-02 Wader's Place | Training Presentation
April 9, 2024 Meeting | April 9, 2024 Agenda | N. Cedar Ave | N. Ponca Drive | College St. | N. Liberty
March 26, 2024 Meeting | March 26, 2024 Agenda | S Noland Rd | E Truman Rd
March 12, 2024 Meeting | March 12, 2024 Agenda | CIP Presentation
February 27, 2024 Meeting | February 27, 2024 Agenda | 24-310-01 and 02 | 24-200-01 | 24-200-02 | Code Revision 64 | Section 8 Overview
February 13, 2024 Meeting | February 13, 2024 Agenda | US 40 HWY | Linwood BLVD | College St
January 23, 2024 Meeting | January 23, 2024 Agenda | Walmart | Lakeview | Dickinson | Little Blue | Eastgate
January 9, 2024 Meeting | January 9, 2024 Agenda | Redwood | Noland | 29th Ter S | E Bundchu Rd

To view a video, agenda, or presentation please click on the date link.   

To view a video, agenda, or presentation please click on the date link.

To view a video, agenda, or presentation please click on the date link.