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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in The Colony public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Precious metals and coin dealer SUP at 5000 Main Street
KC Gold, Silver and Rare Coins is relocating to the Shops at Colony and needs a specific use permit to operate. Staff added conditions to keep it from becoming a pawn shop, and the police department will review security at the certificate-of-occupancy stage.
Amarco HQ Office Development
A rare new office project: a three-story, 17,679-square-foot headquarters building for the Amarco real estate corporation in the Business Park district, bringing daytime business traffic to The Colony.
Amarco HQ office building in Business Park district
A new three-story, 17,679-square-foot office building is headed for City Council with a favorable recommendation. It will serve as Amarco's corporate headquarters with a law office tenant, bringing more business activity to the Standridge Drive area near the 121 corridor.
Garage conversion variance at 5676 Powers Street
A homeowner in The Tribute's Somerset Village is requesting a 5-foot side yard setback variance to build an attached patio cover because their rear yard is mostly driveway. Staff recommends denial, stating that altering master-planned setbacks without formal plan amendments undermines the community's long-term design vision.