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Owner seeks waiver of 200‑foot liquor‑store distance near Washburn; some councilmembers and public raise objections
Summary
An applicant seeking a waiver to KSA 41‑7‑10 to allow a liquor store within 200 feet of Washburn University presented a request to the council; council members split and public health advocates warned about outlet density and nearby addiction services.
A request to waive the statutory 200‑foot distance between a retail liquor store and a school (KSA 41‑7‑10) drew discussion on March 4 after the Alcoholic Beverage Control unit flagged a proposed location near Washburn University and returned the matter to the city for a local waiver.
Rod Schneider, attorney for the applicant, said owner Mr. Butler sought to open a small liquor store in a commercially zoned property previously occupied by a florist and described the area as a growing commercial corridor. "We are just looking to thrive in that neighborhood... I think it'd be a great place…
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