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Lawrence board votes to recommend allowing 2 houses per lot with certain restrictions

info2019-09-09T22:28:22-05:00September 9th, 2019|

The city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board has approved a proposal that would allow two houses to be built on one lot if both homes are affordable, supporting recent changes restricting use of the so-called density bonus in some neighborhoods. At its meeting Monday, AHAB voted unanimously to recommend the proposal, which would allow lots of a certain size to be divided in two as long as both homes are permanently designated as affordable housing. Some residents have criticized the proposal, dubbing it “double density” and saying that it will cause problems for neighborhoods. Read more: LJWorld.com.

Lawrence City Commission to consider changes to how city manages sidewalk repair requirements

info2019-09-09T22:27:44-05:00September 9th, 2019|

City leaders will soon discuss changes to its sidewalk repair policy, which garnered strong opposition when initiated this spring in northwest Lawrence. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will provide feedback to city staff on the administrative policy regarding sidewalk repairs, which are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner under city ordinance. The ordinance has been on the books for decades, but the city did not strictly enforce it until this spring. The ordinance was enforced using a process laid out in the policy, which was created last year. Read more: LJWorld.com.

Man to talk to county about wind farms

info2019-09-09T21:15:05-05:00September 9th, 2019|

Labette County commissioners later this month will hear concerns from a rural Oswego man concerned about site placement for wind farms, especially if they get developed in Labette County. Mel Hass visited with county commissioners Monday during the public comment period. Hass also spoke to the Parsons Planning Commission in August about its potential regulation of wind farms in the 3-mile area around Parsons. Planners agreed to restrict wind turbines in the area to 200 feet tall, which would rule out commercial wind energy. The planners will have a public hearing on the issue in October before the city commission will [...]

Newton-area bridge over I-135 reopens

info2019-09-09T21:09:38-05:00September 9th, 2019|

The Kansas Department of Transportation reopened the 36th Street bridge over I-135 just south of Newton on Monday. The 50-year-old bridge had been closed since last Tuesday, Sept. 3, so workers could repair a deteriorated section of the deck surface with a large patch and allow the repair to cure. With continued deterioration that prompted the bridge’s closure, KDOT has decided to do a more extensive project to repair an underlying issue that has caused surface cracking. KDOT anticipates that the project will begin next spring. (Read more: KSN-TV)

New development on the way to Riverside

info2019-09-09T21:07:10-05:00September 9th, 2019|

For years the Riverside Academy was home to youth that were considered at-risk. Going back decades it was home to unwed mothers. This week the Academy, formerly known as the Booth Hospital, is coming down. “It’s bittersweet to see it go,” said Riverside resident, Chris Hagman. “It’s such a piece of history to Riverside.” (Read more: KSN-TV)

Jewish Community Center plans $11M expansion in OP

info2019-09-09T21:05:57-05:00September 9th, 2019|

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is set to start work on an $11 million expansion next month. The project, which will expand the center’s footprint by about 30%, will include a second gymnasium space and an indoor turf soccer field in addition to other spaces such as a yoga studio and a ceramics room. CEO Jim Sluyter said the community center has raised about $11 million of the $13 million needed. The additional $2 million will go toward an endowment to maintain the building. (Read more: Kansas City Business Journal - The Business Journals)

KDOT announces approved August bids, includes Barton, Rice and Rush counties

info2019-09-09T21:04:09-05:00September 9th, 2019|

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place Aug. 21, 2019, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One — Northeast Jefferson ‑ 192‑44 KA‑5324‑01 ‑ Pavement marking on K‑192, pavement marking, 7.7 miles, Century Fence Co., Pewaukee, Wi., $110,638.30. Leavenworth ‑ 92‑52 KA‑5323‑01 ‑ Pavement marking on K‑92, pavement marking, 15.4 miles, Century Fence Co., Pewaukee, Wi., $230,527.46. (Read more: Great Bend Post)

Delano catalyst site apartments now have a name a groundbreaking date

info2019-09-09T21:02:05-05:00September 9th, 2019|

Part of the long-awaited Delano catalyst project now has a name and a groundbreaking date. At 3 p.m. Tuesday, Overland Park-based EPC Real Estate Group is going to break ground on 225 Sycamore, a 204-unit apartment complex that is central to the more than $50 million project of apartments, shops and a hotel just south of the Advanced Learning Library. The development partnership settled on the 225 Sycamore name on Friday. The groundbreaking is behind on what the group originally planned but slightly ahead of latest projections. (Read more: Carrie Rengers: Business Columns & Blogs |)

Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center in Mission reopens after renovations

info2019-09-09T22:29:18-05:00September 9th, 2019|

Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center in Mission reopens after renovations. The Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center in Mission has reopened after the city of Mission completed multiple renovations. These renovations include new flooring in the meeting rooms A and B and adult lounge, sanded and refinished basketball courts, and new carpet in the offices. Municipal courts in Johnson County conducting warrant amnesty events in September. Municipal courts throughout Johnson County will conduct a Warrant Amnesty Event from Monday, Sept. 9 to Wednesday, Sept. 25. Individuals with a warrant may appear in their designated court, at the specified time, to have their [...]

Prairie Village looking for input on design as it prepares to rebuild deteriorating skate park

info2019-09-09T20:56:18-05:00September 9th, 2019|

Over the past few years, Prairie Village public works officials have watched as the concrete at the skate park adjacent to city hall has continued to crack and deteriorate. Now, the city is preparing to rebuild the installation — and is asking for public input on the design. Concrete in the skate park started showing growing hairline cracks several years ago that are consistent with the alkali-silica reaction, an ailment that eventually leads to the concrete’s failure. (Read more: Prairie Village Post - Neighborhood news and events for Prairie Village, Fairway, Mission Hills)