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Developer seeks B-2 rezoning to convert former Kennett City hospital into mixed-use complex
Summary
An applicant outlined plans to convert the vacant former hospital in Kennett City into a mixed-use development, describing tenant recruitment, security and access issues and saying a rezoning from R-1 to B-2 is being sought; no formal action was taken at the meeting.
A project applicant told Kennett City officials that they plan to redevelop the vacant former hospital into a mixed-use complex with retail, offices and other uses and are seeking to rezone the property from R-1 to B-2 to allow general business operations.
The applicant said some infrastructure work is already in place and contractor applications are pending. “We have already equipment in our storage. As soon as we get a permit … that contractor from Tesla, they have submitted application for the permit. As soon as they get, they will start in in a week … because we already have transformer for that in place,” the applicant said.
The project proponent described the building as about 110,000 square feet with four floors and said portions of the structure have been cleaned and framed for interior work.…
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