October 25, 2024

A trusted source shared that Kaw Valley Companies submitted an application to Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to dredge sand in Southern Leavenworth County. A Public Records Request was sent to obtain a copy of the application and supporting documents.

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Link: LVCO Special Use Permit Application Procedure

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October 30, 2024

The response from David Van Parys, Senior County Counselor, about the Public Records Request.

“The request for the recently submitted application of Kaw Valley is considered to be, at this time, a preliminary document and exempt from mandatory disclosure under K.S.A. 45-221(a)(20).” 

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November 5, 2024

Planning & Zoning sent a list of requirements for an application to Kaw Valley. Kaw Valley's response is not public record as the application is a draft.

 

Link: e-mail to Kaw Valley

 

March 3, 2025

Planning & Zoning acknowledges an application from Kaw Valley that is ready for review. Kaw Valley's response is not public record as the application is a draft. 

 

Link: e-mail to Kaw Valley

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March 7, 2025

A trusted source shared that Kaw Valley Companies submitted a completed application to Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to dredge sand in Southern Leavenworth County. A Public Records Request was sent to obtain a copy of the application and supporting documents. 

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March 12, 2025

The response from Misty S. Brown, County Counselor, about the Public Records Request said there was nothing to share as K.S.A. 45-221(a)(20) "exempts preliminary draft documents from disclosure."

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March 13, 2025

Documents were obtained from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and through public records requests pertaining to permits granted to Kaw Valley Companies.

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Link: State of Kansas permits

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More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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