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Council approves MXN zoning for 126 East Lafayette despite nearby resident concerns
Summary
The council voted 5-0 to rezone 126 E. Lafayette from SF-2 to MXN (neighborhood transition mixed-use); council members noted concerns from nearby residents and that the applicant was not present at the meeting.
The City Council voted 5-0 to approve a zoning change for property at 126 East Lafayette Street, changing the classification from SF-2 (single-family residential, medium density) to MXN (neighborhood transition mixed-use). David Westfall, city zoning administrator, reported the parcel is served by city utilities and noted the property is close to a school; he said alcohol sales would not be permitted within 100 feet of the school.
Westfall said the parcel previously had commercial uses and that the proposed MXN zoning would be consistent with the comprehensive plan's trail-oriented corridor place type and with adjacent conversions in the older Andover area. He said Evergy and Andover water and sewer already serve the property.
Council asked how the property might be used under MXN. Westfall said permitted uses include restaurants without drive-throughs, retail, offices, bed-and-breakfasts and other B-2 uses; MXN also allows certain residential uses. Council members expressed concern about impacts on nearby residents, parking needs and that the applicant was not present to speak. Councilmember Barry noted the property owner had attempted to contact an adjacent homeowner but had been unable to reach them during the Planning Commission hearings.
Councilmember moved to adopt the findings of fact and approve the zoning amendment (case ZA24-008); the motion passed 5-0. The council's action is subject to the 30-day appeal period provided under state statute (KSA 12-757(c)).
