<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2JTbHN_125Zxq9l00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2JTbHN_125Zxq9l00" width="1200" height="600" >NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Planning Commission discussed an application for a conditional use permit to allow construction of apartments at the North Platte Ramada at 2102 South Jeffers on Monday. In years past, the property housed the Holiday Inn and, more recently, the Quality Inn, and continues to house the once popular Sandhills Convention Center. In the midst of a public hearing at the planning commission meeting, neighboring property owners shared concerns on storm damage not being adequately tended to on the property, and regular trash debris blowing onto neighboring land as well. “This ownership group has not kept that property up real well,” said Pat Keenan, a concerned businessman who owns property in the region. “All you have to do is get a cup of coffee, and you’ll see that. I’m concerned about what it will look like when it leaves a hotel, which at least has a franchise looking over it, until it becomes housing.”Planning Commissioners reported numerous calls from concerned citizens on the measure, along with displeasure in the property’s current condition. “This used to be the crown jewel of North Platte’s hotel community, and it is not anymore, and it’s sad, frankly. In my humble opinion, this is not an answer. The unfortunate thing is the hit you take on lodging because of the condition it is in already, and then you remove that property from the lodging tax rolls. It is an important tourism aspect that is not being utilized because of its condition it is in,“ said David Fudge, Chairman of the North Platte Planning Commission. North Platte businessman Rob Stefka expressed concerns about potential fire danger. “My concern is the size of the rooms and the occupancy requirements on how many people can be in a residence,” said Stefka. “Especially when there is a second floor that is being accommodated by a sprinkler system. I would certainly ensure that all avenues of escape can be provided to these tenants.”Fudge and his colleagues on the planning commission gave a unanimous negative motion for the item. The request will be discussed at next week’s City Council meeting, but with a negative motion from the planning commission. </div></body>

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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Planning Commission discussed an application for a conditional use permit to allow construction of apartments at the North Platte Ramada at 2102 South Jeffers on Monday. In years past, the property housed the Holiday Inn and, more recently, the Quality Inn, and...

North Platte Ramada requests a permit for apartment construction

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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Planning Commission discussed an application for a conditional use permit to allow construction of apartments 

North Platte Ramada requests a permit for apartment construction

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