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Aldermen approve rezoning at 102 East Lawrence to allow higher‑density apartments
Summary
The board unanimously approved rezoning about 2.2 acres at 102 East Lawrence Street to RP‑4 (high density residential) and adopted an amended site plan that adds four units and a 10‑foot shared‑use path as recommended by Planning & Zoning.
The Kearney Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance rezoning roughly 2.2 acres at 102 East Lawrence Street to RP‑4 (high density residential) with an amended concept and site plan.
Community Development Director David Pavlich told the board the property is commonly known as The Columns Apartments and that the rezoning brings the site into compliance with the requested classification while allowing the developer to add four units and accept a slight front‑yard setback encroachment on Jefferson Street. He noted Planning & Zoning recommended approval and staff supported the request.
Alderman Lehman raised questions about stormwater drainage and the prior private stormwater detention improvements; Pavlich said staff had not yet inspected the private storm pipe but noted a prior detention design was installed as part of the site's original development. The ordinance was read on first and second readings and adopted by unanimous roll call.
Why it matters: the rezoning enables modest additional multifamily housing in the downtown redevelopment area and accompanies a concept plan with a 10‑foot shared‑use path to align with future trail connections.
Provenance: topic introduced and discussed beginning with the staff presentation and passed on the board's second reading vote during the meeting.
