Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Planning & Development Services
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, City Manager
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FROM: |
Barry Walthall, Building Codes Administrator
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CC: |
Scott McCullough, Planning & Development Services Director
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Date: |
July 15, 2010
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RE: |
June 2010 Monthly Permit Report
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There were 232 permits issued in June, compared to 192 permits issued in June 2009. This was the most permits issued in a single month since July 2008. Permit valuation was $4,137,672 compared to $6,506,035 last year. Fees were $41,357.95 for June versus $53,086.15 a year ago. Statistics for total permit valuation and fees will be tracked throughout the year in the following table:
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Total Permit Valuation |
Total Fees |
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2010 Totals, YTD |
$47,621,371 |
$285,410.60 |
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2009 Totals, YTD |
$38,711,384 |
$286,232.18 |
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2008 Totals, YTD |
$70,275,628 |
$351,793.06 |
Permits were issued for four new single-family dwellings and one duplex last month. This compares to six permits issued for new single-family dwellings along with one duplex in June last year. The year-to-date total number of permits and total number of residential units will be tracked throughout the year in the following table, similar to permit valuation and fees:
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2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
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Total # of permits |
1031 |
890 |
1014 |
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One- & two-family permits (# of units) |
75 (83) |
38 (43) |
49 (51) |
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Multi-family permits (# of units) |
0 (0) |
15 (172) |
2 (7) |
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Total # of residential permits (# of units) |
75 (83) |
53 (215) |
51 (58) |
Two permits, with total valuation of $670,000 were issued for construction of concessions and restroom facilities, and a press box, at Lawrence High School to upgrade athletic facilities. Other significant projects for the month included the construction of a new MacDonald’s restaurant at 901 W. 23rd Street, valued at $460,000, replacement of a retaining wall at Wal-Mart, 550 Congressional Dr, valued at $426,000, and an interior renovation at 825 Massachusetts Street valued at $400,000.