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Commission recommends approval for Bee’s Place eight‑bed home‑plus care facility; neighbor voices traffic and safety concerns
Summary
Shawnee County planning staff and the applicant said Bee’s Place, a home‑plus medical care facility at 738 NE 43rd Street for up to eight residents, meets zoning standards; the commission recommended approval 6-0. A nearby resident raised concerns about traffic, emergency services and property values.
The Shawnee County Planning Commission on Monday voted 6‑0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a home‑plus medical care facility called Bee’s Place at 738 Northeast 43rd Street in Soldier Township.
Planner Harine Perez presented CU2506 and summarized staff findings that the property is suitable for a small home‑like assisted‑living environment under RR‑1 zoning. Staff said the proposal would accommodate up to eight residents, maintain ADA‑compliant bathrooms and shared living spaces, and include staffing and parking requirements. Notices were mailed to 56 property owners within 1,000 feet; staff reported no responses.
An applicant who identified the proposed facility in…
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