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Council seeks flexibility for JDR courthouse site, asks staff to preserve slab area and prioritize stormwater planning
Summary
Council discussed a conceptual master plan for the juvenile and domestic relations district (JDR) courthouse site, pressing staff to preserve roughly half of the existing 47,652 sq ft concrete slab area for future court‑related uses, to prioritize a comprehensive stormwater approach and to keep Beverly Street frontage as green, multi‑use space.
On March 26 the Stanton City Council spent extensive time on a conceptual master plan for the remaining JDR courthouse property, asking staff and the consultant to preserve options for future government uses while addressing stormwater, parking and pedestrian access.
Mr. Rhodess opened the item seeking council direction and noted that developing over the existing concrete slabs would require relocating stormwater facilities and could remove trail and park areas. When asked about the total slab area, staff confirmed "47,652 ft." Several council members…
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