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Developer pitches 1620to2020-unit market-rate apartments on district parcels
Summary
Omroy Development told the board it is exploring a partnership to build 1620to2020 new-market-rate apartments at the northwest corner of 6th and Santa Fe, a project that would require assembling four parcels including two owned by USD 409; the developer said there is local demand, including from district teachers.
Justin Bridgette, owner of Omroy Development, addressed the board about a proposed market-rate apartment project on the northwest corner of 6th and Santa Fe that would involve multiple parcels, including district-owned lots. "What we're wanting to do there... would be the first at-scale new build market rate apartments in Atchison in maybe 40 years," Justin Bridgette said, describing a potential development of between 16 and 20 units.
Bridgette said the site includes four parcels and that two are owned by USD 409; he said the project likely must secure all four parcels under contract for the plan to work. He also said demand exists in the local market, including interest from teachers, and noted ARC Contracting (Dustin Cox) as a local partner. Board members thanked him and said they would discuss the proposal further when additional staff (Laura) returns from travel to coordinate next steps and real estate conversations.
The presentation was informational; no district land sale, lease, or formal disposition was approved at the meeting. Board members asked clarifying questions about which parcels were of interest and whether the developer was seeking only district parcels or additional private lots.
