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Staff: 7-Eleven site cleaned up, Trader Joe's shell permit issued; grant programs update
Summary
Community Development staff told the council corporate 7-Eleven has taken steps to clean a fire-damaged site, the city issued a shell permit for the Trader Joe's project, and several resident grant programs are ongoing or concluding.
MERRIAM, Kan.
Community Development Director Brian Dyer briefed council on a series of staff updates, saying corporate 7-Eleven, the owner of the burned property at Antioch, has engaged with city code enforcement, cleaned and seeded the site, and has not yet filed plans to redevelop.
Dyer also reported the city issued a shell-building permit for the upcoming Trader Joe's location and that the annual property-tax-rebate program has seen strong participation and will conclude its current application window on schedule. Dyer said the driveway-grant program for this year has completed five projects and that a tree grant program has been expanded to allow backyard tree plantings; he noted residents should check EMeriam and city communications for program details.
Staff said they are receiving a high volume of building permits and that the community-development office continues to process them as projects move forward. Dyer told council the city had been contacted by residents reporting a WaterOne leak eroding Antioch at 60 Seventh Street; staff will coordinate with the franchise utility on repairs. He also said the city has been asked about marble salvaging from a city-acquired site and is developing a plan for a resident pick-up event.
Ending: Dyer asked residents with redevelopment questions to contact Community Development and said staff will continue outreach on grant availability and program deadlines.
