Project 10 20 is a relatively new, inexperienced organization trying to start a permanent homeless shelter in a residential neighborhood at 725 W Park St in Olathe, KS. We are asking you to stand against this shelter being placed in any residential neighborhood.  

We recognize the need for a potential shelter and appreciate the passion of Project 10 20. We feel like Barb, and her vision for Project 10 20 did not take into account the lasting damage their shelter would have on the existing neighborhood.

Project 10 20 wants to be the go-to Johnson County Shelter. They want to attract beyond Olathe and Johnson County. We feel like this requires careful consideration between Project 10 20, all City Governments of Johnson County, and the Johnson County Government itself to ensure that the location is not in a residential area and not a detriment to the surrounding area it will be placed.  

Project 10 20's current plan is to drop off their guests at the public libraries, prior to opening hours, and has caused an undue burden on downtown Olathe, the Olathe Public Libraries and surrounding businesses on Santa Fe. Marc McEver, the co-owner of Olathe Ford has not offered the Olathe Ford Facility as a warming center or overnight shelter for their project, Project 10 20.

If you are 18+ years old and reside in Olathe, KS - please sign our petition and/or send in an email to our representatives. Your signature is a testament that this issue needs to involve the entire Olathe Community as well as other Johnson County communities to address this growing issue and resolve it together as we mirror other successful shelters in our area.

Dates to be aware of -- please attend
March 11 at 7:00p
Olathe City Hall
100 E Santa Fe Street
Olathe, KS 66061
**This is the planning division meeting to discuss concerns about Project 10 20, prior to going to City Council. If you would like your comment to go on public record, please read the information below.

If you would like your comment to go on public record, please read the information below.

These guidelines ensure your comments are entered into public record. Plan to submit your comments on the following timeline:

No later than Tuesday the week before the Planning Commission meets the next Monday. (March 5 is the deadline) 
Include the following in your written comments: 
• Your name.
• Your address.
• The date of your comment.
• The name of the Planning application/project. (Project 10 20)
• Comments you wish to be entered into the public record. Specifics are very helpful.

Submit your written comments by email to planningcontact@olatheks.org or by US Mail to: 

City of Olathe
Planning Division
P.O. Box 768
Olathe KS 66051-0768

Additional Representatives to email:

Larry Campbell (Ward representative for proposed site)
lcampbell@olatheks.org

Your neighborhood Ward Representative because they have a vote and need to hear your voice on the matter. 

Amy Nassif
Chief Planning Officer for the City of Olathe
aenassif@olatheks.org