PC Minutes 9/26/07 DRAFT

ITEM NO. 7: A & V-C TO GPI-FP; 537.70 ACRES; N 1175 ROAD & E 1600 ROAD (MKM)

Z-08-16-07: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 537.70 acres from A (Agricultural) & V-C (Valley Channel) to GPI-FP (General Public & Institutional Flood Plain Overlay). The property is located near N 1175 Road & E 1600 Road. Submitted by Bartlett & West for the City of Lawrence, property owner of record. [This is the site of the proposed Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility. The PC recommended approval of rezoning to GPI at their 5/23/07 meeting.]

STAFF PRESENTATION

Mary Miller presented the item.

Commissioner Hird asked why it took 537 acres for a water reclamation facility.

Ms. Miller stated that they want to have plenty of buffering, and a possible rail system through it in the future.

APPLICANT PRESENTATION

Applicant was present for questions.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Chaney, to approve the rezoning request for 536.88 acres from V-C (Valley Channel) and A (Agricultural) Districts to GPI-FP (General Public and Institutional with a Floodplain Overlay) 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.

          Unanimously approved, 10-0. Student Commissioner Robb also voted in the affirmation.