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Rezoning measures pass for KC-area NorthPoint logistics center

The Edgerton, Kan. City Council has approved five measures to rezone property for logistics park uses for a 600,000-square-foot facility from NorthPoint Development. Despite some resident pushback and a delay on the final vote, NorthPoint can now advance on the industrial development.

Several large warehouses many soon be in the works in Edgerton, Kan.

A lengthy city council meeting resulted in property now zoned as industrial as part of Phase 2 of the larger NorthPoint Development.

Neighbors of the properties proposed for rezoning have expressed disapproval, hoping to keep the land for agriculture uses.

After three hours of public comment at the city council meeting, Patrick Robinson, vice president of development for NorthPoint Development, stressed the potential economic impact for the region.

The properties would be planned sites of warehouses with potentially millions of square feet worth of space. Robinson said that the proposed Edgerton project is currently the largest spec projects in Kansas.

According to promotional materials for the development, the setup would allow transportation options for businesses partnering with the BNSF Railway.

The council had previously voted against rezoning seven of the properties proposed for rezoning.

Another five properties, about 134 acres of land just slightly farther away, however, was approved for that industrial rezone.