PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

PC Minutes 7/24/06-DRAFT

ITEM NO. 4A:           RS-2 [RS7] to RS5; 1.40 ACRES; NEAR BULLENE AVENUE AND LASALLE STREET (MKM)

Z-05-13-06:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 1.40 acres, from RS-2 [RS7] (Single-Family Residence) to RS5 (Single-Dwelling Residential).  The property is generally described as being located near Bullene Avenue and LaSalle Street.  Submitted by Rebecca Buford of Tenants to Homeowners, Inc., property owner of record.

 

NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM:

 

ITEM NO. 4B:           REPLAT OF HOMEWOOD GARDENS ADDITION; LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 9 & LOTS 4-6, BLOCK 10 (MKM)

 

PF-06-14-06:  Replat of Homewood Gardens Addition, replat of lots 1-4, block 9 & lots 4-6, block 10. Submitted by Bartlett & West Engineers, Inc, for Tenants to Homeowners, Inc, property owner of record.

 

Items 4A & 4B were discussed simultaneously.

 

STAFF PRESENTATION

Ms. Miller, Staff, gave an introduction, history and overview of the property. The property was donated by the City to Tenants to Homeowners with the understanding that the lots would be used for affordable housing.  The rezoning and replatting would provide pedestrian access to the future “Rails to Trails” park and a walkable neighborhood with many transit opportunities.  The Old East Lawrence Neighborhood Association, Brook Creek Neighborhood Association and The Woods on 19th Homeowners Association provided letters of support.  The rezoning and replatting are in compliance with Horizon 2020 and the Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan and Staff recommends approval.

 

APPLICANT PRESENTATION

Joe Caldwell, Bartlett and West, for Rebecca Buford of Tenants to Homeowners, applicant, stated they concur with Staff and have no issues with the conditions for approval.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 For Items 4A & 4B, no members of the public spoke regarding this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION TAKEN

ITEM 4A

Finkeldei moved, Jennings seconded to recommend approval of the 1.40 acres from RS-2 [RS7] (Single-family Residence) District to RS5 (Single Dwelling Residential) District and forwarding it to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval based on the findings of fact found in the body of the Staff Report and subject to the following condition:

1.      Recording of a final plat prior to publication of the rezoning ordinance.     

 

Motion carried unanimously, 8-0.

 

ITEM 4B

Moved by Finkeldei, seconded by Jennings to approve the Replat of Homewood Gardens Addition and forwarding it to the City Commission with a recommendation for acceptance of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions: 

 

1.       Submission of public improvement plans prior to the recording of the Final Plat with the Register of Deeds Office.

2.       Recordation of pedestrian access easement to the linear park by separate instrument.

3.       Provision of revised plan with the following changes:

a. Book and Page Number of pedestrian access easement noted;

b. Note added granting ‘temporary right of entry’ for City to plant Street Trees.

c. 10’ utility easement along the front of the property reduced to 7.5’.

d. 10’ Westar easement required along the northern property line of Lot 1.

4.       Provision of the following fees and recording documentation:

a.      Recording fees made payable to the Douglas County Register of Deeds;

b.      Provision of a revised master street tree plan. The notes concerning credit for existing street trees and protection measures must be listed on the Master Street Tree Plan.

 

 

          Motion carried unanimously 8-0.