Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Plan for Ellis Glen

City Council held a public hearing on a redevelopment plan for Ellis Glen, a mixed-use project proposed on five abandoned lots located at 102-110 Market Street in Downtown Lee’s Summit. There are houses on three of the lots that are inhabitable and the project area has been deemed blighted. The developer, Ellis Glen, LLC, is seeking tax abatement at 75% for 25 years ($1,717,516), and sales and use tax exemption on construction materials ($232,050). The incentive request amounts to 24.4% of the total $8 million project cost. The project will make public improvements that will improve water retention which will decrease stress on the stormwater system. In 2022, the tax benefit to the taxing districts was $5,152. When redeveloped, the tax benefit to the taxing districts is $1,171,691 for the life of the abatement.

Following the public hearing, City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance approving the redevelopment plan for Ellis Glen.

Ordinance Approving an Amendment for the Sale of City Property at 15 and 25 NW Tudor Road

City Council moved to second reading an ordinance approving the second amendment to a real estate agreement between the City of Lee’s Summit and Archview Properties, LLC for the sale of city property at 15 and 25 NW Tudor Road.

Downtown Market Plaza

Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement for Pre-construction Services for the Downtown Market Plaza

City Council moved to second reading an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Lee’s Summit and McCown Gordon Construction Company for pre-construction services for the Downtown Market Plaza Project. 

An Update on the Downtown Market Plaza Project 



City Council received an update regarding the Downtown Market Plaza Project. The design for the project is in progress and a schematic design package will be presented to City Council at a future date. City employees looked extensively at the Ice House to see what is historical, salvageable and what can be reused on location. Two options were presented for salvage, with the recommendation going to a minimal salvage option.