A pair of hearings have been s cheduled in Independence in May for a communication tower and and a trio of variance requests.

 

The Independence Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 5 at 5:30 pm to receive comments on a request for a conditional use permit for a communication tower at 1101 E. Main Street.

 

The Independence Board of Zoning Appeals will also conduct a public hearing on May 5 at 5:30 pm to receive comments on a variance request to decrease the setbacks in three commercial services district at 611 W. Main Street, 615 W. Main Street, and 101 S. 12th Street.

 

The hearings will be conducted in the Civic Center and will begin at 5:30 pm. However, due to the Governor’s executive order limiting gathering to less than 10 individuals, participation is encouraged via conference call. The number to dial into the conference is 785-289-4727 and select conference ID: 886 362 748#.

 

All interested persons should participate in the meeting via conference and they will be heard.