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A request has been made to approve a special exception to the maximum height of a fence on a residential corner lot, plus any additional variances, on about 0.15 acres located at 5 E. 70th Terrace. The hearing will be at 9:00 am on March 25, 2026. The hearing will be hybrid; both in-person at City Hall, 414 East 12th Street, 26th floor Council Chamber, Kansas City, Missouri, and virtually via Zoom. Details can be found here. Related documents: BZA Hearing Notice AHHA Position Letter...

The Board of Directors of Armour Hills Homes Association (AHHA) has completed work on a resource for Armour Hills homeowners to reference and understand the restrictions applicable to their property under the applicable Declaration of Restrictions and plat document (i.e., the HOA covenants.) The resource is available here. In addition to copies of applicable documents, a summary and graphical representation of the restrictions (as seen above) are also provided. Prior to undertaking any project, residents are encouraged to consult this resource to determine whether there are any applicable restrictions, which are in addition to any restrictions pursuant to Kansas City’s zoning regulations. As part of this initiative, the Board will begin enforcing the single-family use restriction with respect to residential lots in Armour Hills. This restriction limits occupancy and use of homes in Armour Hills to members of a single family or household. While the vast majority of homes in Armour Hills are in compliance with this restriction, there are,...

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...

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....

An online AHHA board meeting has been scheduled for 7 pm on Thursday, April 9. The meeting can be accessed at meet.google.com/fug-viwt-sfs or by phone at ‪1-620-878-0299‬ (pin: ‪399 262 147#‬). As part of this meeting's agenda, the board will discuss a zoning variance for a proposed two-story addition to the home at 202 E. 68th Terrace. The lot calls for structures to be set back from the street 25 feet. This proposed plan would require a variance as it would be within 13.3' of Grand Ave. For all of documentation related to this proposed project, check out this post on our website, which includes site plans, renderings and an official notice. Projects are still subject to review to determine if they are within compliance with the HOA covenants. Check out this page for a basic overview of the difference between zoning and HOA covenants....

Due to public health mandates in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the March 31 meeting of the Armour Hills Homes Association Board of Directors has been postponed. We will communicate via our mailing list (sign up here) and social media when updates are available....

Armour Hills Homes Association has requested funding through the PIAC process for the following projects, in order of request prioritization: Arbor Villa Park Pool Upgrades Pedestrian Improvements at 69th St between Rockill and Oak Pedestrian Safety Improvements at 69th and Brookside Trolley Trail Bridge Rehabilitation and Trail Repairs...

The Armour Hills Homes Association has issued an RFP for Painting and Industrial Coatings work. This work would include complete refinishing of (5) metal neighborhood markers.  All qualified consultants will be considered. The full text of the RFP can be viewed here....