Republic Council OK’s rezone for Kirkwood Estates

28 acre property set for commercial use, medium-density development
 
The building train in Republic gained even more momentum July 26, when Republic City Council voted to rezone 28.88 acres on the south side of U.S. Highway 60 from agriculture and general commercial to Kirkwood Estates Planned Development District.
The property, owned by Kyle Kirk and Kirk Werks, LLC, is located at the 7200 block of West Farm Road 170, and includes Kirk’s Collision Center, also owned by Kirk.
The plan is for a residential and commercial mixed-use development consisting of 11.84 acres of single family dwellings at a medium density rate (4.1 units per acre), and two areas of general commercial lots and detention area.
The ordinance green lighting the rezone passed 6-0-1, with Council Member Brandon Self abstaining.
In other business, the council voted 7-0 to:
- Authorize a second supplemental agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for design and right of way acquisition of extending Shuyler Creek Trail. The agreement changes where the funds will come from for the project and adjusts the project schedule.
- Rezone 1.38 acres at the 3400 block of East U.S. Highway 60 from agriculture to general commercial.
- Authorize an engineering agreement with Olsson Inc. for the planning design and construction inspection of the Highway MM expansion.  
- Approve a special use permit fo Josan Properties Arkansas, LLC to operate a boat, vehicle or self-storage facility at 3020 U.S. Highway 60.
- Approve an agreement with Republic 63, LLC for the continued development of the Hankins Farm PLanned Development District.
- Approve a resolution to enter an agreement with OpenEdge Payments LLC for credit card processing services.
- Approve a resolution awarding a bid for waterline borings at Hankins Farm Industrial Park Subdivisionto On-Side Construction LLC.
- Approve a resolution awarding a bid of wastewater infrastructure installation at Hankins Farm Industrial Park Subdivision to Hamilton and Dad, Inc.