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Lawrence planning commission backs rezoning of 2000 Bluffs Drive to allow higher-density housing
Summary
The Lawrence Planning Commission voted Sept. 24 to recommend rezoning two parcels at 2000 Bluffs Drive — a total of about 6.8 acres — to R-4 high-density residential, forwarding both applications to the City Commission. Staff said the change aligns with Plan 2040 and city development patterns; neighbors raised covenant and access concerns.
The Lawrence Planning Commission voted Sept. 24 to recommend approval of two rezoning applications for 2000 Bluffs Drive that would change about 6.8 acres from R-3 and M-2 to R-4 high-density residential, forwarding both items to the City Commission for final action.
Staff planner Avery Kerner told commissioners the eastern application (Z-25-0010) covers about 2.86 acres proposed to move from R-3 to R-4 and the western application (Z-25-0011) covers about 3.96 acres proposed to move from M-2 to R-4. Kerner said staff’s review found the proposed R-4 designation is consistent with Plan 2040 chapters on growth and housing and would be compatible with surrounding zoning and land uses, noting existing R-4 districts abut the site to the northeast and south.
“The proposed R-4 district does align with chapters 3 and 4 of the comp plan, which address growth and…
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