Zoning Variance: 225 W. 66th Terrace

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Update: The Armour Hills Homes Association Board has granted a waiver for this project. A request has been made to the Board of Zoning Adjustment seeking approval for a sideyard setback variance, and any other necessary variances on about 0.14 acres zoned R-6 (residential) generally located at 225 W. 66th Terrace. The original hearing was scheduled for March 9; the property owners have requested a continuance and the new hearing date is April 13. The hearing will be held remotely by video conference. Details regarding how to view the hearing and participate can be found here. Associated documents: Covenant waiver requestBZA hearing noticeSite planSite plan invoice Note that this change will also be subject to a review of compliance with Armour Hills’ HOA covenants. Click here for a description of these different regulations. ...
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Zoning Variance: 6641 Edgevale Road

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Update: The Armour Hills Homes Association Board has granted a waiver for this project. A request has been made to the Board of Zoning Adjustment seeking approval for a sideyard setback variance, building separation variance, and any other necessary variances on about 0.11 acres zoned R-6 (residential) generally located at 6641 Edgevale Road. The original hearing was scheduled for March 9; the property owners have requested a continuance and the new hearing date is April 13. The hearing will be held remotely by video conference. Details regarding how to view the hearing and participate can be found here. Associated documents: Covenant waiver requestBZA hearing noticeCertificate of surveyBuilding plans Note that this change will also be subject to a review of compliance with Armour Hills’ HOA covenants. Click here for a description of these different regulations. ...
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Zoning Variance: 114 E. 70th Terrace

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UPDATE: THIS PROJECT WAS APPROVED BY THE BZA A request has been made to the Board of Zoning Adjustment seeking approval for a variance to the required separation between primary and accessory structures on about 0.14 acres zoned R-6 (residential) at 114 E. 70th Terrace. Associated documents: BZA ReportZoning DeterminationProject Plans Note that this change will also be subject to a review of compliance with Armour Hills’ HOA covenants. Click here for a description of these different regulations. ...
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Zoning Variance: 6810 Edgevale Road

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Update: A waiver was granted by the Armour Hills Homes Association board and the project was approved by the BZA. The Board of Zoning Adjustment will be holding a hearing at 1:00 pm on January 12, 2021 to consider approving a side yard setback variance and any other necessary variances on about 0.17 acres zoned R-6 (residential) at 6810 Edgevale Road. The hearing will be held remotely by video conference. Details regarding how to view the hearing and participate can be found here. Associated documents: Project Photo City Meeting Notice AHHA Position Letter to BZA Covenant Waiver Approval Note that this change will also be subject to a review of compliance with Armour Hills’ HOA covenants. Click here for a description of these different regulations. ...
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2020 Holiday Decorating Contest

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2020 Holiday Decorating Contest Congratulations to our 2020 Holiday Decorating Contest! Everyone went gone all out and the true winners are all of us who get to enjoy the beauty. The Best Block winner goes to 68th Street between Main and Grand, but they had a lot of competition this year, especially from 67th Street between Brookside and Linden, West Dartmouth, and West 70th Terrace. We hope everyone takes the time to enjoy it all! Although it was a difficult task, here are the winners for this year (click here to see photos of all the winners): Most Elaborate: 114 W 65th Terrace (synchronized to music)Most Elegant: 6530 LindenMost Original: 201 Winthrope (lights synchronized to music)Best Theme: 16 West 70th TerraceAdditional Winner: 206 E 68th StreetAdditional Winner: 3 West 68th Terrace Thanks to everyone for lighting up our neighborhood. ...
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2021 Board Candidates

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2021 Board Candidates Three board position terms expired in November 2020 and are up for re-election. At the Annual Meeting on November 17 attendees will vote on directorships for these terms. Gino Serra Gino, the current President and Preservation Committee Chair, has served as a director on the Armour Hills board since 2012 and as Vice President in 2014. Gino, his wife Paetra, and their two daughters have resided in Armour Hills since 1994. Professionally, he is an attorney at Bryan Cave LLP, where he practices corporate law, focusing on nonprofit organizations. He has been included in The Best Lawyers in America(R), Non-profit/Charities Law since 2012 and is also the Vice Consul of Italy for Western Missouri and Kansas. Gino spearheads the conservation overlay initiative to evaluate and protect housing stock in Armour Hills and was instrumental in process of establishing the Armour Hills Community Foundation to expand fundraising options for large capital projects, such as the Armour Center Fountain restoration. David Pucci David is a...
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Armour Hills formally removes racial covenants

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Armour Hills was developed by the iconic J.C. Nichols, who pioneered a unique subdivision model that created today's most cherished neighborhoods. As famous as Nichols is as a pioneer in real estate, he is equally infamous for including exclusive covenants that explicitly excluded Black people, Jews and other oppressed groups from living in his neighborhoods. These deed restrictions solidified racial segregation in our city. Even after they were declared unenforceable by the supreme court in 1948, patterns established by the covenants, and other racist practices, perpetuated this injustice. And because they were declared unenforceable, and because amending deeds is a difficult process, the necessary steps were never taken to formally remove those restrictions from the deeds of every home in Armour Hills. While it is true that the restrictions had no impact in the modern context, the pain they caused is still very real in our city today. In the past, Armour Hills Homes Association had not contended fully with how even...
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Online October Board Meeting

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An online AHHA board meeting has been scheduled for 7 pm on Monday, Oct. 19. Residents can access the meeting at meet.google.com/pup-ckgz-vzk As part of the meeting’s agenda, the board will be making plans for the Annual Meeting, scheduled for November. The Annual Meeting provides a detailed review of the past year’s activities. Additionally, the budget for the following year is approved and elections are held for the Board of Directors. The board will also hear a presentation from Ben McCabe, Public Works Project Manager, about the Gregory Boulevard Improvement Project. He will give an update on the current design, some recent additions to meet the needs of business owners along the route, and the potential construction timeline in addition to taking public input on the project. ...
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Zoning Variance: 202 E 68th Terrace

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UPDATE: THIS PROJECT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY REVISED FROM THE ONE INITIALLY SUBMITTED IN MARCH 2020 TO COMPLY WITH AHHA CONVENANTS AND HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BZA. The Board of Zoning Adjustment will be holding a hearing on September 8, 2020 to consider approving a variance to the platted building line to allow an addition to be constructed on about 0.22 acres located at 202 E 68th Terrace, plus any necessary variances. Associated documents: City Meeting NoticeProject Plans Note that this change will also be subject to a review of compliance with Armour Hills' HOA covenants. Click here for a description of these different regulations. ...
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Annual Dumpster Day Event Cancelled

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In light of the continuing COVID concerns, this year’s Dumpster Day event has been cancelled. To help neighbors find ways to dispose of their items, here are some helpful suggestions. KCMO offers free Bulky Item Pickup for items including refrigerators, large metal appliances, furniture, and more. For a full list and to schedule a pickup, click here.To recycle electronics, computers and TVs, visit the Jackson County website for a list of electronic recyclers.RecycleSpot takes household hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, chemicals, oil, batteries, and more. The closest facility is located at 4707 Deramus. You don't need an appointment, but must have ID with proof of residency.For building materials, including lumber, doors, hardware, etc., that may still be of use, try Habitat for Humanity Re-Store at 4701 Deramus. Visit their website for more information on how to donate. ...
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