Thursday, August 24, 2023

Topeka Planning Meeting: Questions Needed to be Answered and Need to be Considered

 

Can These Questions be Answered?

or 

Do they need to be?

Here are some questions that raises concerns to local residents.

Brandi Lane, a local resident to Shawnee County in Topeka, erupts some questions to the City Planning Council asking for answers. Brandi states that some residents did not get notified about the on planned construction of a Church planned to be constructed in the vicinity of their neighborhood. Aside from asking questions, Brandi stated that "...the church only wants us to comply with the city statutes."

Here are some detailed questions that Brandi raised in the public comment session:
  • Who is going to pay for the construction of the Church?
Where as per research, she stated that the Church will be paying its construction, in addition to that, she stated that she has worked for a church in the past and would take up to 40 years to raise money just for the construction of one church building, knowing that the church did not take out a bank loan for its construction.

  • What are the ages of the patrons of the Church?
  • Would they be able to maintain the Church?
  • What are difference in numbers between male and female?
  • What are the cultural and political make-up of the patrons?
  • How many patrons are allowed to carry concealed weapons?
Where her research shows that the area was "ZONED 'F' (for failure)" in safety standards due to crime related incidents, "...that's why it hasn't been developed" she added.

  • What are the actions going to be taken to unreally patrons who are going to attend church services?
Raising another concern, if who is going to take action of people pretending to be patrons of the church to do unwanted acts of crimes. Asking in front of public "...are we going to handle them?"

  • How many times would the people of the church be able to check the church and maintain the church grounds?
  • When did the Traffic Planning happen?
  • What will be the changes in the speed limit in that area?
  • Will the patrons (outsiders) go through the local resident's city just to get to church?

In addition to these questions, Brandi added more concerns and what about the effects of the Church might cost to the residents of Topeka and outside patrons.

Adding into paper, Brandi raised another set of concerns:
  • What about the bus stop?
Stating that the nearest bus stop is more that a mile away from the church and there are no plans of making a new bus stop closer to the vicinity.
  • What about the crime in the area?
Knowingly that the are was zoned "F" due to crime related incidents, what would be the effect of the construction to local residents.
  • What about vandalism
Where as per Brandi, vandalism might occur in the area since vandalism has knowingly been going around in other churches in Topeka, where an article is published. In addition to that, some church bus were also vandalized and that raises concerns to the local residents, what actions would they do and how will the local council handle the situation.


Watch the full video segment of Brandi Lane's concerns. Attached are petitions from other residents with their proposal on this topic.




Petition for Denial of a Conditional Use Permit







Attached is the Planning Commission Question Handouts from the Planning Commission Meeting Held on August 21, 2023

































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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Blogspot Post Review: Overall Blogspot Engagements.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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Monday, August 21, 2023

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Planning Commission Meeting Tonight (August 21, 2023)

                                     Saints Peter & Paul

Orthodox Church
Topeka, KS

 August 21st 2023
The Holy Apostle Thaddaeus

Dear Faithful of Saints Peter and Paul, 
The blessing of the Holy Trinity be upon you!

Planning Commission Meeting Tonight
6 pm Planning Commission Public meeting.    The meeting will be held in City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building at 214 E 8th Street. As many people from the church that want to attend are welcome.

Catechism resumes Saturday at 4:45 pm
We will hold catechism for 6 weeks starting this Saturday at 4:45 pm.  It will be held in person and also streamed on zoom: https://classicalacademicpress.zoom.us/j/2777306254

ESL Classes 
Monday August 21st we launch English Language classes.  Classes will be Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8 pm.  To make attendance easy, we will offer childcare for that hour.  We are looking for help to staff the childcare.  Please let me know if you would like to help with childcare.  

Festival News
  • Festival Pre-Orders are Live!  You can make pre-orders for festival bulk food at https://www.peterandpaul.net/festival.html Let everyone know they can place orders!
  • Festival Prep happens on Fridays at 9 am and Saturdays at 10 am except Labor Day Weekend.  
Pictures for Website
Please email recent photos of Church events you would like posted on our Website to Mike Press.  

Prosphora & Coffee Hour sign-up.
We are in need of volunteers to make prosphora and help with coffee hour in the coming weeks.  If you would like to help you can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11nQvrj2unx0Vz-dggw5Psb8xy2tRg3ybCQGOB_Rn9sI/edit#gid=0
If you have questions on how to make prosphora please let me know. 

Financial Update
Income to the General Fund 1/1/23 to 7/31/23 $72,736.53
Expense of the General Fund 1/1/23 to  7/31/23 $72,460.94
Income to the Building Fund 1/1/23 to  8/15/23 $36,001.52
Balance of the Building Fund as of 8/15/23 $82,238.52
Income to Ukrainian Alms Fund 1/1/23 to 8/15/23  $27,576.48
Expenses to the Ukrainian Alms Fund 1/1/23 to 8/15/23
  • Rents Paid : $17,100.96
  • Utilities Paid: $515.61
  • Emergency Medical Paid:  $477.06
  • Fees for PayPal, Square, Venmo Paid: $108.13
  • Bank Fees Paid: $18.00
  • Supplies: New checks, deposit slips, endorsement stamp $106.09
Total Expenses 1/1/23 to 8/15/23 $18,325.85
Remaining Balance for the Ukrainian Alms Fund as of 8/15/23 $9,250.63

Schedule
Monday August 21st 
  • 6 pm Planning Commission Public meeting.    The meeting will be held in City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building at 214 E 8th Street. As many people from the church that want to attend are welcome. 
  • 7-8 pm English Classes 
Tuesday August 22nd 
  • 6 pm Vespers at St. Mary Magdalene Chapel 
Wednesday August 23rd 
Thursday August 24th 
  • 6 pm Ladies Group Potluck at the Press's house.  Please RSVP to Shm. Sandra
  • 7-8 pm English Classes 
Friday August 25th 
  • 9 am Festival Prep 
Saturday August 26th 
    Sunday August 27th 
    • 9 am Orthros 
    • 10 am Divine Liturgy
    • Coffee Hour to follow
    Monday August 28th 
    • 5:15 pm Great Vespers for the Beheading of St. John the Baptist
    • 7-8 pm English Classes
    Wednesday August 30th 
    Thursday August 31st 
    • 5:15 pm Great Vespers for the Church New Year & St. Simeon the Stylite 
    • 7-8 pm English Classes 
    Saturday September 2nd 
    Sunday September 3rd 
    • 9 am Orthros
    • 10 am Divine Liturgy
    • Coffee Hour to follow
    Monday September 4th 
    • 7-8 pm English Classes 
    Wednesday September 6th 
    Thursday September 7th 
    • 5 pm Vigil for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
    • 7-8 pm English Classes 
    Friday September 8th Nativity of the Theotokos
    • 7 am Divine Liturgy
    • 9 am Festival Prep
    Saturday September 9th 
      Forgive me. 
      Fr. Nikolai Meyers
      Pastor
      Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
      Topeka, KS

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