Wednesday, June 10, 2026
the record @ gage37
Subject: RE: Gage @ 37th
Dear Mr. Harrington,
Thank you for your prompt response and for including the City Clerk’s office. I appreciate the City’s perspective on maintaining a consistent appearance in the right-of-way.
I am sympathetic to the preference for Tall Turf Fescue, fertilizer, and mulch as the standard treatment. However, as the abutting property owner, I believe we should have reasonable flexibility in the area from the back of the curb/sidewalk to our property line. This is especially true for zero or near-zero maintenance options that fully comply with Topeka Municipal Code (e.g., Titles 8, 12, and 18), Public Works standards for drainage, utilities, sight lines, safety, and erosion control.
Given Topeka’s economic and growth challenges, we anticipate holding this property for an extended period. Traditional turf would create ongoing mowing, watering, and care costs, whereas compliant low-maintenance alternatives—such as permeable pavers/hardscape, stabilized decomposed granite or rock/gravel mulch, native/low-water ground covers, or xeriscaping—could substantially reduce or eliminate those burdens while improving long-term stewardship and reducing erosion risks. These options would be installed only after securing any required Public Works permits and meeting all engineering and restoration standards.
To move forward productively, I would like to add the Public Works Department to this conversation for their guidance. I am happy to submit site plans, coordinate utility locates, or work directly with them on a review to ensure full compliance.
Thank you again for your assistance. I look forward to your thoughts and to collaborating on a solution that works for both the City and our stewardship responsibilities.
Best regards, Henry McClure MCRE, LLC 3625 SW 29th Street #100 Topeka, KS 66614 Phone: 785-383-9994 Email: mcre13@gmail.com
From: Joseph A. Harrington <jaharrington@topeka.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:15 AM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Cc: City Clerk <cclerk@Topeka.org>; Mark Schreiner <MSchreiner@Topeka.org>
Subject: RE: Gage @ 37th
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:15 AM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Cc: City Clerk <cclerk@Topeka.org>; Mark Schreiner <MSchreiner@Topeka.org>
Subject: RE: Gage @ 37th
Okay
From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:14 AM
To: Joseph A. Harrington <jaharrington@topeka.org>
Cc: City Clerk <cclerk@Topeka.org>; Mark Schreiner <MSchreiner@Topeka.org>
Subject: Re: Gage @ 37th
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We should have a meeting to discuss this.
From: Joseph A. Harrington <jaharrington@topeka.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 09:12:02
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Cc: City Clerk <cclerk@Topeka.org>; Mark Schreiner <MSchreiner@Topeka.org>
Subject: RE: Gage @ 37th
Henry-
I don’t think that the City is going to want you to place anything between the sidewalk and your property line except for Tall Turf Fescue, Fertilizer, & Mulch.
From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00 PM
To: Joseph A. Harrington <jaharrington@topeka.org>
Cc: City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>
Subject: Gage @ 37th
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