CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

January 10, 2006 - 6:35 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 01/05/06)

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Updates:

01/10/06 @ 9:30 a.m. – Added Correspondence from Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods regarding Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – Bauer Farms.

                                                                                     

 

 

A.        RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

 

1.       Proclaim January 9 – 16 as “MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEK.”

 

 

B.        CONSENT AGENDA:

 

1.       Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 12/20/05 and 12/27/05.

 

2.       Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

 

Historic Resources Action Summaries of 10/20/05 and 11/17/05

Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 12/05/05

 

3.       Approve all claims.  The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.   Claims

 

4.       Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.   License Memo   

 

5.       Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.   Appointment Memo 

 

6.       Bid and purchase items:

 

a)       Approve purchase of fire station alerting/communications system from Commenco, Inc. in the amount of $62,082 for Fire Station No. 5.   Bid Memo

 

b)       Approve the purchase of Nalcolyte 8186 polymer, for 6 month usage, to Nalco Chemical Company for $45,280.00 (includes freight) for 80,000 pounds of chemical.   Staff Memo

 

c)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Haase and Long for a period of no more than one year, to provide collection services for the City’s receivable accounts as well as Fire and Medical charges.   Staff Memo

 

d)       Approve purchase from Shawnee Mission Ford off the MACPP cooperative bid for the following vehicles (total amount - $313,431):   Bid Memo

 

§         Two (2) 1 ton dual rear wheel cab and chassis trucks in the amount of $49,116 for the Public Works Department;

§         Eleven (11) Crown Victoria Police Interceptor patrol cars in the amount of $229,383 for the Police Department Patrol Unit;

§         One (1) compact extended cab pickup in the amount of $17,921 for Neighborhood Resources Building Inspection Division; and

§         One (1) compact extended cab pickup in the amount of $17,011 for Utility Department – Engineering.  

 

e)       Approve purchase from Engle Motors, Inc. for two (2) BMW motorcycles for the Police Department in the amount of $36, 806.  Bid Memo

 

7.       Approve the preliminary development plan subject to conditions and use restrictions:

 

a)       PDP-07-07-05: Revised Preliminary Development Plan for Peterson Acres. This proposed residential subdivision contains approximately 4.6 acres. The property is generally described as being located at 2930 Peterson Road. The revision proposes addition of eight dwelling units.  Submitted by Abeln & Associates Architects for the City of Lawrence, property owners of record. (PC Item No. 6; PC approved 9-0 on 12/12/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Map   Plat Map   Correspondence   PC Minutes

 

8.       Approve the following, subject to conditions:

 

a)       UPR-10-08-05:  Use Permitted upon Review request for placement of six antennas on the rooftop of Presbyterian Manor, located at 1429 Kasold Drive.  Submitted by LCC International, Inc., for Sprint, applicant, and Presbyterian Manor, property owner of record.  (PC Item No. 7; PC approved 9-0 on 12/12/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps   Site Plan   Photos   PC Minutes

 

b)       UPR-10-09-05: Use Permitted upon Review request for Lawrence Pump Station #1, located at 301 North Street. This project proposes the construction of a new pump station as recommended in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan. Submitted by Bartlett and West Engineers, Inc. for City of Lawrence, property owner of record.  (PC Item No. 8; PC approved 9-0 on 12/12/05.)    Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps   Site Plan   PC Minutes  

 

c)       UPR-10-10-05:  Use Permitted upon Review request for Lawrence Pump Station #2, located at 570 Walnut Street. This project proposes the construction of a new pump station as recommended in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan. Submitted by Bartlett and West Engineers, Inc. for City of Lawrence, property owner of record.  (PC Item No. 9; PC approved 9-0 on 12/12/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps   Site Plan   Correspondence   PC Minutes

 

9.       Adopt findings of fact; approve rezoning request; authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda:

 

a)       Z-10-66-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 0.1 acre (4,577 square feet) from M-3 (Intensive Industrial) District to M-2 (General Industrial) District. The property is generally described as being located at 720 Grant Street. This project proposes the construction of a new pump station as recommended in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan. Submitted by the City of Lawrence, property owners of record. (PC Item No. 10A; PC approved 9-0 on 12/12/05.)  Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps   PC Minutes  

 

10.     Approve the following, subject to conditions:

 

a)       UPR-10-11-05:  Use Permitted upon Review request for Lawrence Pump Station #3, located at 720 Grant Street.  This project proposes the construction of a new pump station as recommended in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan.  Submitted by Bartlett and West Engineers, Inc. for City of Lawrence, property owner of record.  PC Item No. 10B; PC approved 9-0 on 12/12/05.)   Staff Report   Site Plan   PC Minutes

 

11.     Accept dedication of easements & rights-of-way on the following plat:

 

a)       PF-10-41-05:  Final Plat for Lawrence Pump Station #3, a Replat of Lot 1, Block 4 and part of vacated Perry Street of Smith’s Subdivision, and part of Lot 14 in Simpson’s Central Subdivision, 7th Addition in North Lawrence.  The property is generally described as being located at 720 Grant Street.  Submitted by Bartlett and West Engineers, Inc. for City of Lawrence, property owner of record.  (PC Item No. 10C; PC approved 9-0 on 12/12/05.)    Staff Report   Plat Map   PC Minutes

 

12.     Adopt findings of fact; approve rezoning requests; authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda:   Area Map   PC Minutes

 

a)       Z-10-68-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 3.13 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District.  The property is generally described as being located between W. 6th and W. 7th Streets east of Iowa Street (north half of 2001 and 2021 W. 6th Street).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 18; PC approved 10-0 on 12/14/05.)    Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps  

 

b)       Z-10-70-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 1.60 acre from RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District.  The property is generally described as being located between W. 7th and W. 6th Streets, east of Wisconsin Street (1618-20-22-24, 1610-12-14-16, 1602-04-06-08, and 1617-19-23-25 W. 6th Terrace).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 20; PC approved 10-0 on 12/14/05.)    Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps

 

c)       Z-10-71-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.27 acres from RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RO-2 (Residence-Office) District.  The property is generally described as being located north of W. 7th Street west of Florida Street (1611-13, and 1603-05 W. 6th Terrace, and 1416 W. 7th Street).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 21; PC approved 10-0 on 12/14/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps

 

d)       Z-10-73-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately .70 acres from RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District.  The property is generally described as being located north of the intersection of W. 8th Street and Avalon Road (1611 W. 8th Street [northwest portion]).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 23; PC approved 10-0 on 12/14/05.)  Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps

 

e)       Z-10-74-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately .84 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1 (Residence-Office) District.  The property is generally described as being located at the northeast corner of Florida and W. 7th Streets (616, 620, and 624 Florida Street).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 24; PC approved 10-0 on 12/14/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps

 

f)       Z-10-76-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately three acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District.  The property is generally described as being located at the southeast intersection of W. 7th Street and Lynch Court (1407, 1411, 1421, and 1431 W. 7th Street).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 26; PC approved 10-0 on 12/14/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps

 

g)       Z-10-77-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately .51 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-2 (Residence-Office) District.  The property is generally described as being located at the southwest corner of Michigan and W. 7th Streets (701 Michigan Street).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 27; PC approved 10-0 on 12/14/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps

 

h)       Z-10-75A-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.02 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District.  The property is generally described as being located at the northwest intersection of Michigan and W. 7th Streets, and south of W. 7th Street between Michigan and Arkansas Streets (615, 639, 645, and 647 Michigan; 705 Arkansas (0.146 acre).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 25; PC approved the 705 Arkansas Street address 10-0 on 12/14/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps  

 

13.     Approve the following site plan(s), subject to conditions:

 

a)       SP-11-91-05: A site plan for an addition to the existing West Jr. High School located at 2700 Harvard Road.  Submitted by Landplan Engineering for USD 497, property owner of record.   Staff Report   Site Plan

 

b)       SP-11-93-05: A site plan for an addition to the existing Free State High School located at 4700 Overland Drive.  Submitted by Landplan Engineering for USD 497, property owner of record.   Staff Report   Site Plan

 

14.     Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Saundra Scott, 1901 Barker Avenue.   Staff Memo

 

15.     Receive letter from Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals on adoption on the 2003 International Building Code and 2003 International Residential Code; refer to staff for a report and placement on a future Commission agenda.  UBC Letter

 

16.     Approve unanimous recommendation from the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) to establish an ALL WAY STOP at the intersection of 10th Street and Vermont Street.    TSC Minutes - Item #3   Miscellaneous Attachments

 

17.     Adopt on first reading the following ordinances: 

 

a)       Ordinance No. 7961, extending a portion of the HOP building permit moratorium until March 1, 2006 pursuant to Commission direction on December 20, 2005.

 

b)       Ordinance No. 7948, amending Sections 20-1314 and 20-2002.13 of the City Code pertaining to reduction of area or space and nonconformance as result of governmental taking or acquisition; authorized by Commission on November 29, 2005.

 

c)       Ordinance No. 7963, establishing an ALL WAY STOP at the intersection of 10th Street and Vermont Street.   TSC Minutes - Item #3   Miscellaneous Attachments

 

18.     Receive memo from Comprehensive Plans Committee regarding the southeast area plan; refer to the City Commission Goals setting retreat for discussion.   Memo to CC

 

19.     Receive memo from Community Design Committee regarding the Traditional Neighborhood Parallel Code.   Memo & Attachments

 

 

C.        CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:        None.

 

 

D.        REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:          

 

1.       HOP Rezoning Items:

 

Consider adopting findings of fact and deny rezoning requests:   Area Map   PC Minutes

 

a)       Z-10-75B-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.02 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District.  The property is generally described as being located at the northwest intersection of Michigan and W. 7th Streets, and south of W. 7th Street between Michigan and Arkansas Streets (615, 639, 645, and 647 Michigan (1.2 acres); 705 Arkansas).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 25; PC recommended denial of the Michigan Street addresses based on the intent to downzone to a more appropriate designation once the new Development Code is adopted - 10-0 on 12/14/05.)   Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps  

 

b)       Z-10-72-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.19 acres from RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District.  The property is generally described as being located south of W. 7th Street; east of Wisconsin Street (1515 W. 7th Street).  Initiated by the City Commission on 10/25/05, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan.  (PC Item No. 22; PC recommended denial 7-3; Initiated RM-1 Zoning on 12/14/05.)    Staff Report   Planning Dept. Maps

 

ACTION:      Adopt findings of fact and deny rezoning request for Z-10-75B-05 and Z-10-72-05, if appropriate.

 

 

2.       Bauer Farm Rezoning and Development Plan Items:   Letter on Setbacks   

          LAN Correspondence - added 01/10/06

 

Consider adopting findings of fact, approving rezoning requests, and authorizing drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda:

 

a)       Z-03-16-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.59 acres from PRD-2 (Planned Residential Development) District to POD-1 (Planned Office Development) District.  The property is generally described as being located north of W. 6th Street between Wakarusa Drive and Folks Road (Bauer Farm).  Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Free State Holdings, Inc., property owner of record.  (Item No. 7A; PC approved 5-4 on 10/24/05.)   October Staff Report   October PC Minutes   Planning Dept. Maps   Correspondence from LWV

 

b)       Z-03-17-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 8.23 acres from PRD-2 (Planned Residential Development) District to PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District.  The property is generally described as being located north of W. 6th Street between Wakarusa Drive and Folks Road (Bauer Farm).  Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Free State Holdings, Inc., property owner of record.  (PC Item No. 15A; PC approved 7-3 on 12/14/05.)   October Staff Report    December Staff Report   Correspondence    PC Minutes

 

c)       Z-07-48-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 18.938 acres from PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District to PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District to revise use restrictions.  The property is generally described as being located north of W. 6th Street between Wakarusa Drive and Folks Road (Bauer Farm).  Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Free State Holdings, Inc., property owner of record.  (A public hearing was held in October.   (PC Item No. 15B; PC approved 8-2 on 12/14/05.)     October Staff Report    December Staff Report    Applicant Request   Correspondence    PC Minutes

    

ACTION:      Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda for Z-03-16-05, Z-03-17-05, and Z-07-48-05, if appropriate.

 

 

d)       Approve subject to conditions and use restrictions the preliminary development plan PDP-03-02-05:  Preliminary Development Plan for Bauer Farm.  This proposed planned commercial, office, and residential development contains approximately 43.88 acres.  The property is generally described as being located north of W. 6th Street (U.S. Highway 40) between Wakarusa Drive and Folks Road.  Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Free State Holdings, Inc., property owner of record.  {A public hearing was held in October.} (PC Item No. 15C; PC approved 7-3 on 12/14/05.).  October Staff Report   December Staff Report   December PC Action Letter  Correspondence   PC Minutes   Waiver   Plan

 

ACTION:      Approve PDP-03-02-05, subject to conditions and use restrictions, if appropriate.

 

 

 

 

E.         PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

 

F.         COMMISSION ITEMS:

 

 

G.        CALENDAR:     2006 Meeting List

 

1.       Establish date for City Manager evaluation.

 

2.       REMINDERS:

 

§         The City Commission is invited to attend the Mid-Month Planning Commission Meeting to discuss the North Lawrence Drainage Study with HNTB on January 11 at 7:30 a.m. in the City Commission Room.

 

§         The annual City Commission goals setting retreat has been scheduled for January 13 (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) – 14 (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m).  Location:  Lawrence Public Library – Board Room.

 

§         City offices are closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

 

§         There is a study session scheduled tentatively for Wednesday, January 18 at 9:00 a.m.   Location:  City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.  Topic is Retail Space Database Development Strategies Report.

 

§         The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce annual meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2006.  Strolling Buffet & Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. at the Eldridge Hotel.  Program and Awards at 8:00 p.m. at Liberty Hall.

 

§         There is a study session scheduled for January 25 at 9:00 a.m.  Location:  Douglas County Commission Room, 1100 Massachusetts Street.  Topic:  Economic Development and Industrial Parks.

 

§         There is a study session scheduled for February 8 at 9:00 a.m.  Location:  Douglas County Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.  Topic:  Joint City/County/USD meeting.

 

§         There is a study session scheduled for February 15 at 9:30 a.m.  Location:  Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Street.  Topic:  Library expansion project.

 

§         City offices are closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

 

§         There is a study session scheduled for February 22 at 9:30 a.m.   Location:  City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.  Topic:  North Lawrence Drainage Study.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print

 

 

H.        CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:

 

Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Boards and Commissions.  If interested in serving on a board, citizens should send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.

 

Lawrence Arts Commission:

One vacancy for the position held by Jeff Ridgway, which expires 01/31/06.  Mr. Ridgway has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment.  There are two positions eligible for reappoint (Henry and Rapport) that expire 01/31/06.

 

Lawrence Citizen Advisory Board:

This is a new board that will have seven (7) members on it.

 

Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:

One vacancy for the un-expired position held by Stephen Horton, which will expire 07/01/07.  This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.

 

Douglas County Advocacy Council for Aging:

There are two positions eligible for reappointment to additional terms that will expire 12/31/08.

 

Lawrence Alliance:

There is one current vacancy on this board. 

 

Public Transit Advisory Committee:

There is one vacancy for the un-expired position held by Joanne Garrett, which expires 12/31/07.  One position, held by Robert Tabor, will become vacant 12/31/05 as he has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment.  One position, held by Andy Stahmer, will expire 12/31/05.  Mr. Stahmer is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

 

Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board:

There is one vacancy for the un-expired position held by Jeff Severin, which will expire 12/31/07.  There is one position, held by Stephen Hughes that will expire 12/31/05.  Mr. Hughes has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for an additional term.