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HRC approves West Sixth doctors’ office but requires entrance face parking lot
Summary
The Lawrence Historic Resources Commission approved a certificate of approval for a new 3,000-square-foot doctors’ office at 1005 West Sixth Street after weeks of design review, but required the primary entrance remain on the south side adjacent to the parking lot and set conditions for final material approvals.
The Historic Resources Commission on Sept. 18 approved a certificate of approval for a new doctors’ office at 1005 West Sixth Street, requiring the building’s primary entrance remain on the south side next to the parking lot to preserve functionality and accessibility for patients.
Commissioners decided after an extended discussion and public comments that the project’s design revisions recommended by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) largely met Chapter 22 design standards, while carving out a mandatory change that preserved direct parking access for patients.
Lynn Braddock Zollner, the city’s historic resources administrator, told commissioners staff and the ARC considered three design options and concluded the ARC-preferred revision (called “option 2” in meeting materials) best met the intent of Chapter 22’s design standards and guidelines. Zollner said staff would condition approval so…
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