Development News for Salina, Kansas
GatherGov Agents listens to meetings 24/7 delivering the latest real estate development updates, legislation, and news.
Development News from the latest meeting
Salina Planning Commission - June 2, 2026
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026
Aubrendale District Edition Preliminary Plat Approved, Including Variation for Lot Access
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved a preliminary plat application, PP26-001, for the Aubrendale District Edition, located at 3135 South 9th Street. The application, filed by Jeff Mays on behalf of Jorong LLC, proposed replatting a 9.19-acre undeveloped tract into eight lots for future commercial development. A key aspect of the review involved a required variation from subdivision regulations concerning lot access, as the property has limited direct public street frontage. Staff analyzed and recommended approval for this variation, finding that it met the four necessary criteria, including not being detrimental to public welfare and avoiding extraordinary hardship. The Commission also considered a staff recommendation to configure the internal drive as a discrete common area tract for clearer access protection and durability, though the applicant expressed a preference for managing this via an easement for flexibility. Ultimately, the Commission approved the preliminary plat and the variation, subject to nine recommended conditions of approval, including the establishment of the internal drive as a discrete tract (condition #7) and the execution of a maintenance agreement (condition #8).
Final Development Plan Approved for SRH Advisors Professional Office Building
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved a final development plan for SRH Advisors, a professional office building, located at the northwest corner of Crawford Place and Crawford Street. The project is part of the Wilbur Planned Development District (PDD) and involves developing a 1.62-acre vacant tract. The plan incorporates four specific variations previously approved with the preliminary PDD, including adjustments to front yard setback, landscape buffer location, fencing/screening on the east border, and allowing three signs instead of the typical two. The final plan details a 6,750 sq ft office building with an optional 2,200 sq ft covered parking structure, 16,000 sq ft of new parking, and 3,000 sq ft of walkways. The project meets zoning requirements, with over 60% of the land dedicated to permeable green space. Vehicular access is consolidated to a single 26-foot wide entrance drive off Crawford Place. Staff recommended approval, subject to three conditions: completion of improvements before occupancy, substantial conformance with approved plans, and obtaining a building permit within 18 months.
Get Weekly Development News of Salina
Stay ahead of market-moving news. Get your edge today.
The Salina News archive
Stay ahead of market moving news. Get your edge today.