By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
More residential housing might be built in east Hays.
A public hearing is scheduled Monday by the Hays Area Planning Commission for a rezoning request from commercial general to residential general for the vacant property at 2400 E. 22nd.
The 2.9 acres is owned by Derek and Vanessa Schumacher, Hays, with single-family homes adjacent south of the property.
A change to residential general zoning would allow for both single-family homes and duplexes to be built in the infill area.
The complete Monday agenda is available here. The Hays Area Planning Commission meeting begins at 4 p.m. Monday in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.
Following the rezoning public hearing, the Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct another public hearing to request a square footage variance for a monument sign at 5085 Hall Street, location of the new National Guard Readiness Center.
The National Guard is requesting a 60 square feet variance for the sign area, an increase from the allowable maximum of 32 square feet to 92 square feet.
The local National Guard operation is relocating from its existing building on south Main Street.
The building is set back more than 300 feet from Hall Street. The larger monument sign is being requested to maintain adequate visibility and scale for motorists and visitors approaching the site.
The complete Nov. 16 agenda is available here.