On Tuesday night the Manhattan City commission added a new addition to the official Manhattan historical registry.
Commissioners voted to accept the Jesse Ingraham house onto the register. Experts say keys to eligibility is in the registry are historic significance, historic integrity, and historical context. Any change to the structure of the house would have to go before the historical review board. 1724 Fairchild avenue is now listed on the Manhattan historical registry.
Commissioner Linda Morse said, “This is a classic house that should be cherished.”
In the second agenda item in dispersing specials were initially tied to the original four lots near the Bellerive addition, but now new developments have been added to the area and the developers wanted to spread the load over the total of 22 lots within the development.
Kansas Statute requires a majority vote to create a new benefit district and subdivisions. Based on that analysis city officials say over 65% of those in the affected land area agreed to change the benefit district. City officials say the legality passes the legal muster, and recommended approval. Developers said the land initially was not perceived as developable, but further construction on other projects made it become possible. After construction of a retaining wall, and some major filling of a draw, developers increased the initial four projects to the 22 seen today. City attorney Bill Raymond said arguably the two benefit districts are part of a synergy of services due to past benefit district developments. City officials say a letter was sent out to those affected about the legislative session in reference to the specials decision being imminent on Tuesday night. Commissioner Wynn Butler said the majority of those affected voted for the initiative, and applauded their choice to take on the added burdens for the betterment of the entire development.
Specials on all the lots within the district will be $245.74 for the year.
