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PETS
Searching for a pet friendly apartment is not easy
I HAYLEY INZWIAK
hjozwiak@kansan.com
Finding a great place to live is tough, but it's even tougher when you throw a pet in the mix. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, bringing one from home or already have a curry friend, Lawrence apartments have plenty of options when it comes to pets.
Katie Oliver, a senior from Leavenworth, had to pay a refundable pet deposit and a monthly fee for her cat, Ernie. Oliver lives at Summer Tree Townhomes on Eldridge.
"I wouldn't live without Ernie, he's my happiness," Oliver said. "He's definitely worth it; $25 a month doesn't break the bank or anything."
Hannah Fahler, a senior from Peru, Ill., had a difficult time finding a place for she and her two dogs to live.
"It was hard to find an apartment that I liked that would be a good living space for the dogs, too." Fahler said.
In search of a big yard and a low monthly pet fee, Fahler finally settled on a townhouse just off Clinton Parkway.
Plenty of complexes in Lawrence allow cats and dogs, but with weight and breed restrictions.
A great example is Berkeley Flats. According to its website, there is a two-animal limit with a weight restriction of 35 pounds. Tenants with pets must pay an initial pet deposit of $150 and
an additional monthly pet rent of $25.
In some cases, the size of the pet may be negotiable by talking to management. The Hawks Pointe Apartments' lease reads, "Pet may not exceed 25 pounds in weight at full maturity, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Management." At Hawks Pointe, pet owners pay a deposit of $300, of which $150 is refundable if there are no damages at the end of the lease. The complex also charges a monthly fee of $10 per a cat and $25 per a dog.
At Eagle Ridge Apartments and Peppertree Apartments, the lease specifies a two-animal limit with breed restrictions but no weight limit.
For owners of exotic animals, such as snakes and reptiles, apartments such as 901 New Hampshire and Meadowbrook Apartments & Townhomes are options. According to the lease, 901 New Hampshire will allow animals such as snakes, fish and turtles if the animal's weight is less than 10 pounds. Meadowbrook specifies on its website that all snakes must be nonpoisonous and only three feet long when fully grown.
MIKE GUNNOE/KANSAN
Pets like this furry girl can make the apartment search more of a hassle. A yard and low pet fees are things to take into consideration.
Not a pet person? No worries, there are apartment buildings such as Williams Pointe on Wimbeddon Dr. and Carson Place on Louisiana St. that don't allow pets.
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While four street will be entirely, Iowa and Bob Billings will be reduced to one lane. Commuters should expect delays during construction and are recommended to follow detours or avoid these streets while access is limited.
The city's streets won't be alone in construction. The University will begin its own construction of Jayhawk Boulevard this summer, breaking the project up over four summers until 2016.
TREY CONRAD/KANSAN
"Jayhawk Boulevard is a centerpiece of the new KU historic district," said Paul Graves, Deputy Director with the University's Office
Finally, the construction has been designed to be as consistent as possible with the University's
ramps meet current accessionry standards.
While the streets are unpaved, water lines will also be replaced in order to update to current standards, and storm water drainage will be installed in all areas.
According to conceptual designs, 60 canopy trees will be planted, paying homage to when Jayhawk Boulevard was lined with American elm trees that were decimated by Dutch elm disease.
"The pavement will be smoother and more durable so, whether walking on the sidewalks, bicycling down the street, riding a bus, it's going to be a safer and more convenient trip." Graves said. "Ultimately, it will also have a nicer appearance. With time, as the additional trees mature, it will be more shaded and more pleasant to walk along, especially in the heat of summer."
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levard will never be entirely closed down.
KNOW WHEN THERE WILL BE CONSTRUCTION ON WHICH ROADS:
SUMMER 2013
MAY TO AUGUST
NOW TO DECEMBER
MARCH
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CROSSWORD 5
CRYPTOQUIPS 5
OPINION 4
SPORTS 8
SUDOKU 5
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