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John Adam, assistant director of community development, said the package is primarily housekeeping and clarifying language but contains a few notable changes: a district‑hierarchy mechanism that lets staff treat an applicant’s post‑notice request for a “lesser” zoning as not requiring renotification under state code; adjustments to bike‑parking ratios after the planning board sought staff to fine‑tune a table; and modest changes to sign allowances in some commercial districts.

Adam explained the bike‑parking revision was driven by recent development proposals that produced an inconsistent result in the code's earlier draft. “We had some development proposals that have come up in the last couple of months…when we looked at the bike parking that they would require, we thought that's really, really a lot of bike parking,” he said, and presented a corrected ratio schedule for commission consideration. Staff also proposed extending neighborhood meeting notice to 14 days to improve public outreach.

Commissioners questioned the treatment of retirement communities in the bike‑parking table and the overall clarity of procedural language; staff said the planning board approved the code package as presented to them but had asked staff to refine the bicycle‑parking approach before it returned to the commission. After additional discussion, the commission voted to override the planning board and approve the amended MDC text.

The roll call approving the override and first reading was unanimous: Commissioners Mitten, Adamczyk, Opelt, Mota and Mayor McCullough — yes. Staff said the changes will take effect after the ordinance completes its required readings and that technical implementation and cross‑references will be finalized before publication.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Manhattan City Commission Meeting- 05/06/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved first reading of multiple Manhattan Development Code amendments on May 6, including a new district‑hierarchy provision, adjusted bicycle‑parking requirements and clarifications to sign and administrative procedures, overriding the planning board to adopt the staff‑refined text.","taxTitle","Manhattan, Riley, Kansas","taxId",4219,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6042954,"Commission backs Amber Point tax‑credit application with city incentive package",1142,9095000,10237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3654670-cf6c00ade7a04766cb9ff88710d6b37f&start=9095&end=10237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3654670-cf6c00ade7a04766cb9ff88710d6b37f/thumbnail_9095000.jpg","/articles/6042954/Manhattan/Riley/Kansas/Commission-backs-Amber-Point-taxcredit-application-with-city-incentive-package","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042954-83d16fe4ca801f7f0dafb789d9235004/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137122&Signature=ADBYWoqiSpCc4E4pImm0YYBWlopOUpKhIhHFQ2nCUI8yrR82TwixVxXxfHLOGKf6cT5xjPU35LBASRCjYsQa9Wb1YtzPnPg6OjtE02mUL8tR6SECGj0hQZDuRJKQ2kTxxEC9RuxYZhX4QDNhY8-chtY3JeLhkdEOrYXFCbKbzEfACR21pccsMzNGsIjstn0fH9Zs7uFWJWs78HnlcR9A58jro0xtn91BugZud22nIgrAo4jnGGtQlMAnN6cVdN~oU2nJeCbX6sTIsCHNm-uWCNruPXwU7d5-mMxmxgvKTplm28dQecA7iLsL8xEhcZ60dlB9jbx6bvXD468WZo6~iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manhattan City Commission on May 6 approved a city incentive package intended to help a proposed Amber Point affordable housing project secure state low‑income housing tax credits. The package includes the city’s intent to issue industrial revenue bonds, a sales‑tax exemption and waivers or payment of selected municipal fees, and it passed on a 5‑0 roll call.

Stephanie Peterson, director of community development, said the developer has been invited to submit a formal application for the state’s 9% tax credit round and that municipal support — including a sales‑tax exemption and fee relief — improves the project’s scoring. The applicant, Wayne Mortensen of Excel Development Group, described Amber Point as a 40‑unit apartment project sited on the western portion of a remaining tract in the Scenic Woods PUD and said the project mixes income levels and will be subject to extended compliance for affordability.

Mortensen said his team intends to follow Kansas Housing Resources guidelines on quality and durability, and noted previous Manhattan experience with similar projects. During Q&A the developer noted the tax‑credit compliance period and local stewardship plans: the compliance regime for projects of this type requires extended affordability commitments and the applicant said they would seek to partner with a local nonprofit for long‑term stewardship if awarded credits.

Commissioners approved two related resolutions: one indicating the city’s intent to issue bonds and grant a sales‑tax exemption, and a second approving municipal incentives (waiver or payment of building permit fees and utility connection fees) to support the application. The commission approved language that allows payment of the building permit fee from the city’s workforce‑housing sales tax if the commission prefers that funding route.

The roll call approving the resolutions was unanimous: Commissioners Mota, Mitten, Adamczyk, Opelt and Mayor McCullough — yes. The motion carried 5‑0.

Staff said the incentive package is conditional on state award of tax credits and that, if awarded, the developer will return for any required bond or allowance documentation and remain subject to normal permitting and utility‑connection reviews.","The commission approved city incentives to support a proposed 40‑unit low‑income housing tax‑credit project (Amber Point) in the Scenic Woods PUD, agreeing to sales‑tax exemption and fee waivers to help the project compete for state tax‑credit points, 5‑0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6042956,"Commission authorizes Phase 2 GMP and financing as Aggieville construction moves into next stage",1123,2948000,4071000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3654670-cf6c00ade7a04766cb9ff88710d6b37f&start=2948&end=4071","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3654670-cf6c00ade7a04766cb9ff88710d6b37f/thumbnail_2948000.jpg","/articles/6042956/Manhattan/Riley/Kansas/Commission-authorizes-Phase-2-GMP-and-financing-as-Aggieville-construction-moves-into-next-stage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042956-0dcf016c7d9c907ca205c24ac253fcca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137122&Signature=f3Ru1F5ccTBE8UcjxhwJ~qouXhOkB-df1eadkVvcKdQ1dJWXdeOZaBFDPc~bBy8T9n3QhP~Dz7qvRORo7H3wdYrYmdpDFOYFGImnYPOGwE63s5HY15IRNOzMULYR7sRGc2YBL6tIZOV9KEtMkkOUMJEsjtjzpAVtsox8q6OPXLbA71nChO-c1lTVACRZ5TN0IkKsKTMiYvboYZJsIclGZdfLUC3E~MIK-dkwoUqpCFY5~~slKJRGaEC7sXGM-apRpjfK0EEUIMYrYW9Wv0-4-Ry5MJxMMEvxtSbZJpkS6omeWqAb5R3lsWdIuTMq82S4wvxTUhejKbfqV-9MMWDvgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manhattan City Commission on May 6 authorized an amendment to the construction manager‑at‑risk agreement and associated financing to continue aggressive infrastructure work in Aggieville, including Laramie Street and a segment of Twelfth Street, and consolidated bond financing for the phases.

Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers told the commission the city is combining earlier phase financing with a new guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for phase 2. “A lot of the action tonight is first and foremost, guaranteed maximum price for phase 2,” Hilgers said, and identified the phase‑2 GMP as roughly $7.8 million and recalled the previously approved phase‑1 GMP at about $5.4 million. He said those sums and related fees and contingency produce a combined bond resolution in the $15 million range.

The commission also heard a presentation on a public information effort called AccessAggieville, led by Ashley Furman, strategy director at Middle and campaign director for Access Aggieville. Furman described the campaign as a “public information campaign that was created to make it easier for people to understand how construction may impact their trip to Aggieville,” and noted the site accessaggieville.com includes interactive maps, real‑time closures, parking guidance and an opt‑in text notification service for updates.

Staff described the schedule and phasing: a Twelfth and Morrow full intersection closure is planned May 19–June 19, with Twelfth Street and related work continuing through the end of 2025, and a subsequent phase extending into early 2026. Hilgers said some alley work will begin in August, and that overhead utilities have been taken down in prior months. Evergy will perform a planned overnight power outage to remove remaining overhead lines; staff said the utility expects a 3–4 hour outage overnight and that affected businesses had been notified.

Commissioner questions addressed financing mechanics and the GMP comparison with prior estimates; staff said the combined bond package includes GMPs for phase 1 and phase 2, fees, and a contingency line. Commissioners also discussed ongoing coordination with businesses and the business association to reduce disruption.

After discussion, a motion to authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute the CMAR amendment and amend financing passed on a roll call vote: Mayor McCullough, Commissioners Adamczyk, Opelt, Mota and Mitten — yes. The motion carried 5‑0.

Staff and the business district emphasized the AccessAggieville campaign and free public‑parking messaging for the construction period; staff said some parking incentives and free garage parking will be promoted to encourage patronage of the district during construction.","The commission approved an amendment to the construction manager‑at‑risk agreement and related financing to continue Aggieville street and utility work, including Laramie and Twelfth Street phases. Staff and business district partners described a public information campaign to help businesses and visitors during construction.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6042958,"Commission approves first reading to rezone Unger Complex; neighbors urge alternative plans",4978,4085000,9063000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3654670-cf6c00ade7a04766cb9ff88710d6b37f&start=4085&end=9063","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3654670-cf6c00ade7a04766cb9ff88710d6b37f/thumbnail_4085000.jpg","/articles/6042958/Manhattan/Riley/Kansas/Commission-approves-first-reading-to-rezone-Unger-Complex-neighbors-urge-alternative-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042958-a70a8290b337be4d55e2ca13f7d61aaa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137122&Signature=Mz~S2vVA6FKkkxO~LIJV~eHnO4RFETqDkl-54rsFwblZAoRE4qgEO9KsKljSQitZyCTtTY5G51dhoGvUs1ObUl6qD47Fr1d5CM38s42jM12Ptw7le~lWBGlbjiviK08-c4sHLQIoytGTzUh5J0IQ7L4zsbFQ1OHAhds9YORdUn-SV4MWPYvJWjtQSTPih3~NmUzzK57RJcdfRKvzJyB76Fufa2I7JtrwdlxLiC0MxfgaqJhVNBjEP6NYHL8LVNKfrj7FgQSycwh0qvxR2trJvgWa55Bbsd-tEeQFlAh~C0B0FPGiRcDr0ixAdJTDl2Ax5gIu9f9H6Pe1om0wCAjRjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manhattan City Commission on May 6 approved first reading of an ordinance to rezone 2323 Anderson Avenue—the Unger Complex—from BC (Business Commercial) to RH (High‑density residential), with a 4‑1 vote in which Mayor Karen McCullough cast the lone no.

City staff said the rezoning would allow multifamily housing at the site and noted that the city’s 2015 future land use map currently shows the property as “Office Research Park.” Stephanie Peterson, director of community development, told the commission, “The applicant has applied to rezone the property from BC Business Commercial to RH, which is a high density residential district.”

Peterson and the applicant said the rezoning is intended to enable a redevelopment proposal for the six‑story former Unger building and an adjacent new structure. Fred Merrill, a co‑developer, described the project to the commission: “Our proposed development would consist of a hundred and 6 units total. It'd be 70 units in the existing Unger Building, and 36 units in a newly constructed building, to the west of the Unger Building.” Merrill said the project would pursue historic and low‑income housing tax credits and that the team expects about 220 parking stalls for the site.

Neighbors and other members of the public urged the commission to reject or delay the rezoning and to seek lower‑density alternatives. Ken Ebert, a resident who said he formerly served on the city’s planning board, told commissioners, “Approval of these rezonings solely based on workforce housing is setting a risky precedent and almost guarantees citywide intrusions of increased densities and established low density neighborhoods.” Dozens of neighborhood residents spoke in opposition, citing traffic, drainage, safety for children, and the loss of long‑established single‑family character.

Commission discussion centered on comparing likely impacts of keeping the BC zoning versus changing to RH. Several commissioners noted that business commercial uses could also generate traffic and compatibility issues, while others emphasized the comprehensive plan’s future land‑use designation and neighborhood concerns. Commissioners were reminded that the rezoning vote addresses zoning only and does not condition the specific design of any future project; site plans, parking, drainage and traffic impacts would be reviewed later at plotting or building‑permit stages.

The commission’s recorded roll call was: Commissioners Adamczyk, Opelt, Mota and Mitten — yes; Mayor Karen McCullough — no. The rezoning passed on first reading and will return for a final reading at a future meeting.

Neighbors and the applicant were directed that subsequent approvals (site plan, permits and any PUD amendments) would include technical reviews for parking, stormwater, utilities and other infrastructure requirements. Several residents asked the commission to pursue additional neighborhood outreach if the project advances.

If the project proceeds, developers will still need to demonstrate compliance with municipal codes and complete required drainage, parking and traffic impact studies before building permits are issued.","The Manhattan City Commission approved first reading to rezone the Unger Complex at 2323 Anderson Avenue from Business Commercial to High Density Residential, 4-1, after a night of public comment urging alternatives and caution about impacts to a long‑standing single‑family neighborhood.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6042946,"Commission approves parking changes on Ninth and Tenth Streets; neighbors raised notice concerns",479,1226000,1705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3654670-cf6c00ade7a04766cb9ff88710d6b37f&start=1226&end=1705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3654670-cf6c00ade7a04766cb9ff88710d6b37f/thumbnail_1226000.jpg","/articles/6042946/Manhattan/Riley/Kansas/Commission-approves-parking-changes-on-Ninth-and-Tenth-Streets-neighbors-raised-notice-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042946-fe15c029c1ca8b14436a3bcde92fd82d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137122&Signature=DnX2i7Xyag4xzw11kAApE7O5SDGPXXwUFWJmSdnrgpRFOtB0AprMUNIcG64uRug5Wyfr4QjWb23fUs6qEGIV85qqYIcE3ODKx2x1t40cLaQHrCOK5l0FL5x3UJVJlNTV~RxLLxp8cxmHpTuUp~QnOqFrmpg5wE2y9pGgth7YVEZHIV94tQdgVgJGcFL4PJpnCvt8ud1mHA9b6vsRjfp2X~xP7Zu~as9i-VuoU7v1PFOCHr5JvUlik3b8haW664FEkTRrfo6n4VWE1zbL2e8EaHfelOjqVS046KTZVVDKPzVoENA660sP7lYOt00QvOSVIvkRs9m8A51MqdFH~INNWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manhattan City Commission on May 6 approved a staff recommendation to change on‑street parking designations on Ninth and Tenth Streets adjacent to a school and neighborhood, voting 5‑0 to adopt the plan as revised after neighborhood meetings.

Commissioners, neighbors and staff reviewed a series of notification steps and a neighborhood meeting the week prior that produced a revised recommendation. Staff member Brian (last name on file with city) described that an earlier mailed letter had shown a smaller zone and subsequent neighborhood feedback led to a different proposed layout. Brian said the neighborhood meeting drew “about 12 to 15” attendees and the version recommended by the neighborhood—no parking on one side of Ninth and parking on both sides of Pierre to Houston on Ninth—was the basis for staff's recommendation.

Neighbors told commissioners they were surprised to find signage posted earlier than expected and that varying versions of the mailed letter and the later neighborhood meeting had caused confusion. Commissioner discussion emphasized that signs can be moved and that staff would revisit the parking plan in 60 to 90 days to reassess if neighborhood concerns persist or if school angled parking adjustments require further changes. A motion to approve item E‑1 as presented passed on roll call: Commissioners Adamczyk, Opelt, Mota, Mitten and Mayor McCullough — yes.

Staff said construction and related work on Walters Drive and other street projects were scheduled to start after school ends and that the city will continue outreach to affected residents.","The commission approved changes to parking regulations on Ninth and Tenth Streets near the school, following neighborhood meetings and staff adjustments; residents raised concerns about inconsistent notices and the permanence of posted signs.","actionData","errors"]

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