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Commissioners back community conversation for New Boston Crossing but say applicant should convene it
Summary
Commissioners discussed constituent concerns about the New Boston Crossing plan and supported holding a neutral community conversation, while staff cautioned that applicants or the city typically organize such forums and the county must avoid becoming a convenor in quasi-judicial matters.
Lawrence, Kan. — At the Nov. 12 meeting the Douglas County commission discussed whether to convene a neutral community conversation about the New Boston Crossing project before the county considers a related comprehensive-plan amendment.
Commissioner Anderson (speaker 8) described meetings with Sporting Kansas City and the developer and said constituents requested broader community input. Anderson asked the commission…
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