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Lawrence planning commission advances annexation and rezoning plan for nearly 300 acres

Planning commissioners in Lawrence voted on Monday to recommend annexing nearly 300 acres into western Lawrence and to rezone the property as part of a proposed development called Beacon Landing, according to…

An artist’s illustration of land-use maps and city planning around a highway corridor, suggesting upcoming development decisions.

Planning commissioners in Lawrence voted on Monday to recommend annexing nearly 300 acres into western Lawrence and to rezone the property as part of a proposed development called Beacon Landing, according to the Kansas Press Association.

The area is described as being west of K-10, where the city would extend municipal boundaries and zoning to accommodate the planned project.