Sep 12, 2025

Final plat of new housing in west Hays to be reviewed by Planning Commission

Posted Sep 12, 2025 3:10 PM
Smoky Hill Plains Addition. Courtesy image
Smoky Hill Plains Addition. Courtesy image

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Hays Area Planning Commission members will review the final plat for Smoky Hill Plains Addition in west Hays during their meeting Monday afternoon.

The plan calls for replatting of the former DK Ranch and undeveloped Columbine Drive lots into 52 lots. 

According to information provided to the commission, approximately 18 acres of the western half of DK Ranch Addition will be vacated. The eastern half of DK Ranch and the west half of Columbine will be replatted into Smoky Hill 2 Plains Addition. The property not included in the plat will remain outside city limits and remain unplatted.

The development is designed to have two access points from Columbine Drive. Street access to future 33rd St. improvements at the north end of the development will also be provided.

The water drainage way from north to south in the property will serve as greenspace. There will be a multi-use path incorporated from 33rd St. south along Columbine to 27th St.

City utilities will be extended for the development.

The complete Sept. 15 agenda is available here.

The meeting starts at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.