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Lawrence BZA approves 37‑unit senior housing at Harrison Park Drive, 3‑1 vote
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance to allow Pivotal Housing Partners to develop a 37‑unit, age‑restricted (55+) apartment building behind the Harrison Center, changing a parcel previously designated for light industrial use to residential under D‑9 zoning; board vote was 3‑1 and the project will pursue funding and plan review.
The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3‑1 July 15 to grant a variance allowing Pivotal Housing Partners to develop a 37‑unit, age‑restricted senior housing building on a lot at Harrison Park Drive (case 25 LUSV 119140 / 915550 Sixth Street) that is currently designated for light industrial use under the Fort Harrison Planned Unit Development (PUD).
The petitioner told the board the development would provide affordable, independent living targeted to residents aged 55 and older, and that the project would be limited to households at or below 80% of the area median income and would pursue low‑income housing tax credits under Internal Revenue Code Section 42. The petitioner said projected rents would be about…
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