Commission briefed on Via Christi West/St. Teresa’s PUD amendment to allow nine commercial lots

Sedgwick County staff updated the commission on a proposed amendment to a planned-unit development (PUD) for the Via Christi West — St. Teresa's campus that would create nine new commercial lots along the property frontage.

"They're amending the PUD so they have a custom zoning out there. They're amending it to create, 9 new lots," said Scott Wadell, staff member, during the briefing. Staff said the lots would permit commercial uses and are intended to allow the campus to develop more of its property for retail or other commercial uses along the roadway frontage described in staff remarks.

The presentation was described as a high-level update; staff did not present a formal ordinance or roll-call vote during the portion of the transcript. Commissioners thanked staff for the update but did not record motions or a schedule for action in the provided transcript excerpt.

Staff noted the item had attracted media attention the night before and flagged it for commissioners as an item they may see again with formal materials and potential public hearings as the amendment moves through review processes.