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: |
March 2, 2011
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RE: |
February 2011 Monthly Permit Report
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The Building Safety Division issued 128 building permits in February, with total construction for the month valued at $3,730,381. Total permit fees assessed for the month were $32,660. Monthly and year to date comparisons to previous years will be tracked throughout 2011 in the following table:
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2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
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Total Permit Valuation, February |
$3,730,381 |
$3,520,422 |
$4,803,607 |
$9,147,160 |
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Total Permit Valuation, YTD |
$7,012,106 |
$6,966,385 |
$7,361,941 |
$12,251,250 |
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Permit Fees Assessed, February |
$32,660 |
$32,630 |
$37,951 |
$48,947 |
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Permit Fees Assessed, YTD |
$58,118 |
$60,131 |
$60,511 |
$79,012 |
There were ten permits issued for new residential construction in February, including six single-family dwellings, one duplex, and three multi-family dwellings containing 16 dwelling units. Thirteen permits were issued for new residential projects in February last year, all of which were for single-family dwellings. Monthly and year-to-date statistics for total permits issued and new residential projects will be tracked in the following table, similar to permit valuation and fees:
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2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
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Total Permits, February |
128 |
157 |
136 |
122 |
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Total Permits, YTD |
280 |
251 |
253 |
284 |
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Single-Family/Duplex Permits, February (# of units) |
7(8) |
13(13) |
6(6) |
3(3) |
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Single-Family/Duplex Permits, YTD (# of units) |
7(8) |
19(19) |
12(12) |
5(5) |
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Multi-Family Permits, February (# of units) |
3(16) |
0(0) |
0(0) |
0(0) |
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Multi-Family Permits, YTD (# of units) |
3(16) |
0(0) |
0(0) |
0(0) |
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Total Residential Permits, YTD (# of units) |
10(24) |
19(19) |
12(12) |
5(5) |
The highest valued project for the month was the Crosswinds Apartments at 200 N Michigan St, valued at $1,040,000. No permits were issued for public projects.
Top Projects for 2011:
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Construction Valuation |
Project Description |
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1 |
$2,000,000 |
Hy-Vee Renovation, 3405 Clinton Parkway |
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2 |
$1,040,000 |
Crosswinds Apartments, 200 N Michigan St |