A Wichita city councilman is asking the planning staff to look at city rules after a controversy sparked surrounding a tiny homes development.
The 90-home development is in the works at 143rd and Harry.
That was approved by the council two weeks ago.It is surrounded by large, expensive homes, and now some of those neighbors are upset about the tiny homes – saying they’re worried it might affect their home values.
These luxury tiny homes are advertised as small as 408 square feet for the development in southeast Wichita.
A city councilman formally requested research be done on building requirements when it comes to size, as well as the public notification process for changes in nearby property.
“I wasn’t just going to sweep it away and say okay it’s on to the next deal, this one is too important that we don’t relook at the seriousness of it,” Wichita City Council member Pete Meitzner says.
(Read more: KWCH News)