Acorn Corner gets License to Occupy Sidewalk
Handicapped ramps, stairs will occupy portion of sidewalk at corner of East Main and DePeyster streets
The transformation of the old Kent hotel into Acorn Corner took another step forward this week. Aside from the obvious exterior and interior renovations the project gained critical approval from city officials this week for parts of its East Main Street entrances to occupy portions of the sidewalk. Kent City Council voted to grant a license to occupy part of the public right of way to Genghis Properties, LLC, the entity renovating the former hotel at 176 E. Main St. and managed by Acorn Alley developer Ron Burbick. Kent City Manager Dave Ruller said the city has granted similar licenses to occupy to the developers of the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center and PARTA's transit center. "As managers of the public right-of-way we…
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