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Wednesday. June 10, 1987/Kansan Summer Weekly
Lawrence city commission defeats Oread construction site proposal
By KRISTEN HAYS
Staff writer
Neighborhood opposition prompted Lawrence city commissioners last night to defeat a proposal to construct a five-apartment unit in the Oread neighborhood.
Several Lawrence residents who opposed the site plan for 1132 Ohio St., said at last night's city commission meeting that the housing unit would cause parking and safety problems. The site plan was defeated 5.0
THE SITE plan was increased 90
Marci Francisco, 1008 Ohio St.
,said, "Our major concern is allowing
parking in the front yard. This site
plan will likely be promoted for students, and if each has a car, it will add to the parking demand.
"Many of us walk in the Oread neighborhood. We like the line of trees and houses, and this plan devotes half the front yard for parking. There should be a sufficient mix of grass and pavement, which gives a pleasing appearance and promotes property values."
In other business, Carol Shankel presented a proposal for a sister city organization.
Shankel said she had considered cities in Japan and France as possible sister cities for Lawrence.
"The ordinance would provide a seven-member advisory board, appointed by the city commissioners, guests and organize exchanges.
"The board would also raise funds for educational exchanges through the city," she said. "There's a lot of interest in a program such as this, and it would add a wonderful dimension to the city."
The commissioners agreed to appoint an advisory board at her request.
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