By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
Hays city commissioners approved more steps Thursday in the process for two new planned housing developments.
A public hearing was conducted regarding the rehabilitation of the second floor of the building at 1012 Main St. Hays developer Tim Speno, One Twenty Seven Investments LLC, wants to construct three Airbnb apartments.
Commissioners approved a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant application to the Kansas Department of Commerce on Speno's behalf. There is no financial obligation to the city.
Also approved were resolutions certifying legal authority and declaring a building blighted.
A district rezoning request was approved for 2707 Canal Blvd. from commercial general to residential multi-family. Aaron Dreher of AD3 LLC, Hays, plans to build housing designed for short- or long-term rentals that are fully furnished for traveling nurses or similar business professionals.
Three revisions to the Unified Development Code were approved, which govern accessory structures, such as gazebos or garden sheds.
Proposed are the elimination of
ā¢ Side and rear setbacks for accessory structures 120 square feet and smaller
ā¢ Maximum number of two accessory structures that can be placed on a single parcel
ā¢ Restrictions on the size of accessory structures in agriculture districts, which are on the edge of town.
Commissioners Reese Barrick and Alaina Cunningham were absent from the meeting.