Monday, August 28, 2006
A new plan for the redevelopment of the corner of 11th and Indiana streets would attempt to combine Yello Sub and The Crossing as a way to save the Lawrence landmarks.
The proposal came about following the Historic Resources Commission’s denial of the original proposal last Tuesday. The next step is to make changes to the proposal and appeal to the city commission either in September or October, depending when the proposal can be re-written.
In response. Jeff Morrow, owner of Yello Sub, at an Oread Neighborhood Association meeting on Saturday, comprised of those living on the north side of campus, introduced a new building model he thought would be better received by neighbors.
For my presentation, there was an attempt to speak to the rules associated with development in the environs of a historic district.
-Jeff Morrow, owner of Yello Sub
Morrow’s proposal had many differences from the original building in the proposal, but followed the same concept.
His building is a “prairie style” structure that would incorporate the character defining features of the Hancock District, and would be 22 feet shorter than the “new urbanism” style building that was originally proposed. The Hancock District is Oread Avenue to Mississippi Street on West 12th Street.
“For my presentation, there was an attempt to speak to the rules associated with development in the environs of a historic district,” Morrow said. “Staff was kind enough to provide detailed descriptions of the historic nature of the district and in particular the character defining features of that district.”
Morrow said he decided to design his own building model because he felt the proposition put forth by the developers wasn’t ideal.
“I have some knowledge and experience here at this location and it was an appropriate time for me to put my two cents in,” he said.
Debbie Milks, Oread neighborhood resident, said she approved of redevelopment, but she was concerned with the “massive size” of the originally proposed building. Morrow’s model got a more favorable response from members of the Oread group, with the exception of some outcry from members when Morrow said he wanted to expand the outdoor drinking area The Crossing currently had.
Developer Robert Pottroff, the Manhattan attorney who initially proposed the reconstruction, was not present at the meeting.
The original plan called for the demolition of The Crossing, Yello Sub and a house at 1142 Indiana to make way for a five-story, mixed-use building that would combine 15 luxury condominiums and three retail shops.
The Historic Resources Commission’s report stated that because the proposed building was located within the environs of the Hancock District and the Snow House, 706 W. 12th St., both listed on National Register of Historic Places, it would not be approved. The report alluded to the proposed building’s lack of “character defining features” and the demolition in a historic area as the main reasons for its denial.
Brian Foxworthy, an architect with Incite Design Studio and author of the original plan, wasn’t surprised the initial proposal was denied.
“We really weren’t naïve enough to think that we were going to come in and get this thing done right off the bat,” Foxworthy said. He added that some compromises would have to be made.
Kansan staff writer Jack Weinstein can be contacted at jweinstein@kansan.com.
— Edited by Kristen Jarboe
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