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Shawnee County approves rezoning for 13 duplexes near Seaman schools amid strong neighborhood opposition
Summary
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 12 to rezone 11.52 acres north of Northwest Rochester Road to a planned unit development allowing 13 duplexes, after several revisions from the applicant and extensive public comment by neighbors opposing the project.
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-0 on Dec. 12 to amend zoning for about 11.52 acres north of Northwest Rochester Road, approving a planned unit development that allows 13 duplex structures (26 units) with an underlying M-1 two‑family zoning.
Planning Director Joanie told the board the request — filed as Resolution No. 2024-83 — had been before the planning commission twice. She said the applicant substantially revised the plan after the first hearing, removing an on‑site wastewater lagoon, reducing density from 15 duplexes to 13 and shifting the layout to increase roadway setbacks. Joanie said the county received 22 protest petitions that equated to 74.15% of the area within 1,000 feet, which triggers a requirement that the…
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