Prairie Village is a beautiful community of small “cape cod” homes and tree-lined streets.  The homes are small and were built rapidly to house the families of soldiers returning from World War II.   The houses are small and line up perfectly along winding streets.  As years have passed, and resident needs have changed, so have the homes.  Some homes remain in similar style to when they were built in the 1940’s and 1950’s.  Other homes have been renovated or have additions.  Just recently, some residents have chosen to tear down their homes, replacing them with bigger homes that better suit the need of a modern household.

As the neighborhood continues to change and develop, it is important to recognize the characteristics of our neighborhood that make the neighborhood so charming and protect those characteristics to show respect to neighboring properties.  Since the lots are on the smaller side, it is important to address the size and scale of the new homes and additions, and the important visual characteristics of the existing homes. 

Please review the presentation, ask questions, provide feedback, and attend a community meeting.  Talk to your neighbors, and encourage them to do the same.  If you are in support of the Overlay Guidelines, please consider signing this petition.  The more support we can show City Council, the more likely the guidelines will pass.

Please help us protect our neighborhood!  Thank you in advance for your support.