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Commission approves sidewalk variance for Lyons Edition minor subdivision on Lyon Street

2427816 · February 26, 2025
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Summary

The planning commission approved a variance allowing sidewalks to be deferred along Lyon Street for a three-lot minor subdivision at 835 Lyon Street after staff and the city engineer recommended maintaining existing conditions and securing future right-of-way.

The Lawrence and Douglas County Joint Metropolitan Planning Commission on Feb. 26 approved a variance request that allows the existing lack of sidewalks to remain on Lyon Street in conjunction with a minor subdivision called Lyons Edition at 835 Lyon Street.

Planner Sally Mullins told commissioners the subdivision rules in Section 20-8-11 normally require sidewalks on both sides of streets. Because the 800 block of…

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