CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
February 21, 2006 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 02/16/06)
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Updates:
2/17/06 at 11:00 a.m.
-Added staff memo to Regular Agenda Item No. 5 - Kasold improvements
-Amended Resolution No. 6630 on Regular Agenda Item No. 5b
-Added correspondence regarding Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – Final Plat for Cypress Park Addition
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Recognition of Van Go Mobile Arts, Inc., receiving the Coming up Taller Award.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
NOTE: All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on those items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
1. Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 02/07/06.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Historic Resources Commission meeting of 12/15/05
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Board meeting of 12/19/05
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of 01/10/06
Human Relations Commission meeting of 11/16/05
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 appointments as recommended by the Mayor. Appointment Memo
5. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the City Manager to execute a farm lease agreement with Roger and Ralph Kitsmiller for $76/acre/year payable for approximately 55 acres adjacent to the City wastewater treatment plant.
b) Set bid date of March 7, 2006 for Project No. 9-SR3-206(C) 2006 Overlay Program, Phase 1.
c) Approve bid from Hillcrest Wrecker for towing service with the option to renew in the amount of $38,180.00. (Police/Patrol) Bid Memo
6. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7977, allowing possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain city property pursuant to a Mad Greek Restaurant Sidewalk Dining License. Staff Memo
b) Ordinance No. 7964, [Z-10-75-05A] .146 acre from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District; 705 Arkansas Street. Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
c) Ordinance No. 7965, [Z-10-68-05] 2.458 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District; between W. 6th & W. 7th Streets, east of Iowa Street (north half of 2001 and 2021 W. 6th Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
d) Ordinance No. 7966, [Z-10-70-05] 1.60 acres from RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District; between W. 7th & 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 October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
e) Ordinance No. 7967, [Z-10-71-05] 2.27 acres from RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RO-2 (Residence-Office) District; north of W. 7th Street west of Florida Street (1611-1613, 1603-1605 W. 6th Terrace, and 1416 W. 7th Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
f) Ordinance No. 7968, rezoning [Z-10-73-05] .58 acre from RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District; north of the intersection of W. 8th Street and Avalon Road (1611 W. 8th Street [northwest portion]). Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
g) Ordinance No. 7969, [Z-10-74-05] .84 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1 (Residence-Office) District; northeast corner of Florida and W. 7th Street (616, 620, & 624 Florida Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
h) Ordinance No. 7970, [Z-10-76-05] 3.0 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District; southeast corner of W. 7th Street and Lynch Court (1407, 1411, 1421, and 1431 W. 7th Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
i) Ordinance No. 7971, [Z-10-77-05] .51 acre from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-2 (Residence-Office) District; southwest corner of Michigan and W. 7th Street (701 Michigan Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
j) Ordinance No. 7976 concerning firearm possession near drinking establishments. Staff Memo
7. Authorize the distribution of the Request for Proposals for Coordinated Public Transportation Plan, in conjunction with the University of Kansas.
Staff Memo RFP Attachment for RFP
8. Approve, with conditions, the following site plans:
a) SP-10-72-04: One-year extension request of previously approved Site Plan for a Church to be located at the southwest corner of W. 6th Street and Branchwood Drive. Submitted by Tim Helfrich, Building Committee Chairman, for Seventh-Day Adventist Church, property owner of record.
b) SP-01-08-06: Lake Pointe Villas; a site plan for a 42-unit single-family residential development located at 2221 Lake Pointe Drive. Submitted by The Peridian Group, Inc., for Garber Enterprises, Inc. property owner of record. Staff Report Plan
c) SP-11-94-05: A site plan for an addition to the existing Central Jr. High School located at 1400 Massachusetts. Submitted by Landplan Engineering for USD 497, property owner of record.
9. Adopt findings of fact; approve rezoning requests; authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda: Staff Memo Correspondence 1/23/06 PC Minutes
a) Z-06-39-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 12.329 acres from I-1 (Limited Industrial) District and A (Agricultural) District to RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located south of E. 23rd Street/K-10 Highway between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Eastside Acquisitions, L.L.C., property owner of record. (PC Item No. 6A; approved 9-0 on 1/23/06.) Staff Report
b) Z-06-41-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 17.889 acres from I-1 (Limited Industrial) District and A (Agricultural) District to M-1 (Research Industrial) District. The property is generally described as being located south of E. 23rd Street/K-10 Highway between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Eastside Acquisitions, L.L.C., property owner of record. (PC Item No. 6B; approved 9-0 on 1/23/06 to PID-1.) Staff Report
c) Z-06-42-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 28.833 acres from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) District, I-1 (Limited Industrial) District, and A (Agricultural) District to C-5 (Limited Commercial) District. The property is generally described as being located south of E. 23rd Street/K-10 Highway between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Eastside Acquisitions, L.L.C., property owner of record. (PC Item No. 6C; approved 9-0 on 1/23/06 to PCD-2.) Staff Report
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Consider adopting findings of fact; approving rezoning requests; authorizing drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda:
a) Z-12-78-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 8.19 acres from RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District to RM-D (Duplex Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located north of Harvard Road and east of George Williams Way. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for Harvard, LC, property owner of record. (PC Item No. 14; denied 6-3 on 1/25/06.) Staff Report Reason for Request Planning Maps 1/25/06 PC Minutes
ACTION: Adopt findings of fact and deny the rezoning request.
b) Z-10-67-05: RM-2 to RS-2; 2.15 acres north of W. 5th Street between Wisconsin and Michigan Streets (1620, 1612, 1604, 1512, 1508, 1500 W. 5th Street; 446 Florida Street (PC Item No. 7; approved 8-1 on 1/23/06) A valid protest petition has been submitted for this rezoning amendment.
Staff Memo Staff Report Pinckney Letter Planning Map Correspondence 1/23/06 PC Minutes Protest Petition
ACTION: Because of the valid protest petition, in order to approve the downzoning to RS-2 four (4) affirmative votes to adopt findings of fact and approve the rezoning amendment will be required.
2. Consider accepting dedication of easements and rights-of-way on the following plat:
PF-11-43-05: Final Plat for Cypress Park Addition. The property is generally described as being located at 1801 Learnard Avenue. This proposed five-lot single-family residential subdivision contains approximately 2.229 acres. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Steve Standing, property owner of record. The Planning Commission approved the plat 5-4. Staff Report Correspondence Plan Planning Map 1/23/06 PC Minutes Correspondence added 2/17/06
ACTION: Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way on PF-11-43-05, if appropriate.
3. Receive request for City financial participation and creation of special assessment benefit district for Delaware Common project, area generally bordered by Delaware Street, 13th Street and 12th Street. Staff Memo Correspondence Map
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate
4. Receive update on proposed Phase II of the Clinton Water Treatment Plant Expansion.
Staff Memo Project Summary Cost Estimate Site Plan
ACTION: Authorize staff to proceed with the Final Design work, if appropriate
5. Receive status report on Kasold Drive, Bob Billings Parkway to W. 22nd Street, Street, Storm Sewer, Waterline Improvements. Staff Memo added 2/17/06
ACTIONS:
a) Approval of plans for the reconstruction of Kasold Drive from Bob Billings Parkway (15th Street) to W. 22nd Street.
b) Adopt funding Resolution No. 6630. Resolution amended 2/17/06
c) Adopt Ordinance No. 7978 establishing City policy on maintenance of sidewalk and retaining wall.
d) Establish bid date of March 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
6. Receive staff report concerning implementation of “2nd Generation Parks and Recreation Facilities.” Parks CIP Memo Parks CIP Budget CIP Projects List
Map of Recommended Projects Site Evaluation Criteria Guidelines
ACTION: Direct staff to proceed with implementation, if appropriate.
7. Consider a motion to recess into executive session for 15 minutes the purpose of consultation with attorneys for the City for matters privileged under the attorney-client relationship. The justification for the executive session is keep confidential matters privileged under the attorney-client relationship. The regular session of the Commission will resume in the Commission meeting room.
ACTION: Approve motion, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ City offices are closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
§ There is a study session scheduled for February 22 at 8:00 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: North Lawrence Watershed Drainage Study.
§ There is a study session scheduled for February 22 at 9:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: Library expansion project.
§ The City Manager’s evaluation is scheduled for Thursday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m. The City Commission will reconvene the February 28 City Commission Meeting in the Commission Room, then retire to the City Manager’s Conference Room on the Fourth Floor of City Hall.
§ There is a joint City/County/USD497 study session scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: Growth.
§ There is a study session scheduled for Thursday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: Carnegie Building & Sidewalk Policy Discussion.
§ There is a joint study session with the Economic Development Board scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street. Topic: Funding Memo Discussion.
§ The City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 has been cancelled due to spring break.
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*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 (1) vacancy for the position held by Kay Henry that expired 01/31/06.
Lawrence Citizen Advisory Board:
One (1) position left to be appointed for the new board.
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:
One vacancy for the position vacated by Frank Day, which will expire 12/31/08.
Lawrence Alliance:
There is one current vacancy on this board.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
Two (2) vacancies for the position held by Tabor and Stahmer that expired 12/31/05.