CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
November 13, 2007 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 11/08/07)
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Updates:
11/13/07 @ 1:45 p.m.
- Added correspondence from Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods regarding Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Deciphera discussion.
- Added correspondence from Oread Neighborhood regarding Regular Agenda Item No. 4 – proposed Oread Inn project.
11/12/07 @ 2:30 p.m.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation of Employee Service Awards
2. Proclaim the week of November 12 – 16, 2007 as U.S. International Education Week.
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 all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
2. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
3. Bid and purchase items:
a) Approve bid for an equipment building at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to B.A. Green Construction for $125,629. Bid Memo
b) Approve bid for one (1) rough mower for Eagle Bend Golf Course to Van Wall Equipment for $17,168. Bid Memo
c) Approve Reimbursement Agreement in the amount of $106,400 with Magellan Pipeline for gas line relocation at the airport to accommodate improvements to the runway safety area. Staff Memo & Attachments
4. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 8195, an ordinance allowing possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain city property pursuant to the Bourgeois Pig Sidewalk Dining License.
5. Approve the request to rezone a tract of land approximately 4.28 acres (Z-09-18-07), from RM12D (Multi-Dwelling Residential) & RS7 (Single-Dwelling Residential) to OS (Open Space) for Oregon Trail Addition and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8206, an ordinance providing for the rezoning of approximately 4.28 acres (Z-09-18-07) from RM12D & RS7 to OS (Initiated by Planning Commission on 8/29/07) (PC Item 17; approved 7-0 on 10/24/07). Staff Report Maps PC Minutes
6. Approve the request to rezone a tract of land approximately 5.792 acres (Z-09-20-07), from IL (Limited Industrial) to OS (Open Space) for Mary’s Lake Addition, Tract A and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8196, an ordinance providing for the rezoning of approximately 5.792 acres (Z-09-20-07) from IL to OS (Initiated by Planning Commission on 8/29/07) (PC Item 19; approved 7-0 on 10/24/07).. Staff Report Maps PC Minutes
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSON: The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Receive staff report on the approved Kansas Bioscience Authority-Deciphera agreements. Receive public comments. Overview of Approved Agreements & Attachments Incentives Staff Memo of 11/05/07 10/23/07 City Commission Meeting Minutes (corrected date 11/12/07) Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods Letter - Added 11/13/07
Items from 10/23/07 City Commission meeting:
KBA Performance Agreement Consortium Agreement Deciphera Performance Agreement Exhibit A to Deciphera Agreement Exhibit C to Deciphera Agreement Kansas Bioscience Authority MOU Chamber of Commerce Memo
ACTION: Receive report and public comments, and direct staff as appropriate.
2. Consider authorizing the mayor to sign a letter to the Federal Highway Administration supporting the 32B alignment of the South Lawrence Trafficway. Mayor Hack Letter
Items from 10/23/07 City Commission meeting:
5/17/06 City Letter to FHWA 2001 Special Committee on SLT Materials 2001 Special Planning Commission Meeting Materials
ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the Federal Highway Administration supporting the 32B alignment of the South Lawrence Trafficway, if appropriate.
3. Consider
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a design/build services contract
with the design/build team of CAS Construction Professional Engineering
Consultants in the amount of $3,908,000 for the construction of the West Baldwin
Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project in accordance with the recommendations
in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan. (Deferred from November 6, 2007 City
Commission meeting) Staff
Memo & Attachments Condemnation
Staff Memo & Attachments Item deferred
ACTION: Authorize City Manager to enter into a
design/build services contract with the design/build team of CAS Construction
Professional Engineering Consultants in the amount of $3,908,000 for the
construction of the West Baldwin Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project in
accordance with the recommendations in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan and
adopt on first reading, Ordinance
No. 8197, condemning certain property interests for the West Baldwin Creek
sanitary sewer project as authorized by Resolution No. 6744, if appropriate.
4. Consider the following items related to the proposed Oread Inn project (12th and Oread): Oread Neighborhood Association Letter - Added 11/13/07 Powerpoint Presentation - added 11/14/07
a) Conduct a public hearing for the appeal of the Historic Resources Commission determination for DR-07-93-07. (HRC Denied 7-0 on 09/20/07) Staff Memo & Attachments Location Map HRC Standards and Guidelines State Historic Resources Regulations 08-16-07 HRC Deferral 08-16-07 HRC Action Summary 08-16-07 Staff Report 09-20-07 HRC Denial 09-20-07 HRC Action Summary 09-20-07 Staff Report Applicant’s Proposed Findings
1) Consider making a determination on the appeal of the Certified Local Government Review under K.S.A. 75-2715 – 75-2726, as amended:
ACTION: Make a determination based on a consideration of all relevant factors that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the proposed demolition of the structures located at 1140 Indiana Street, 1142 Indiana Street, 1144 Indiana Street, and 618-620 West 12th Street and the new construction proposed for the site, if appropriate.
ACTION: Make a determination that the proposed project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the listed properties, if appropriate.
2) Consider making a determination to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the structures located at 1140 Indiana Street, 1142 Indiana Street, 1144 Indiana Street, and 618-620 West 12th Street and the new construction proposed for the site.
ACTION: Make a determination to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the structures located at 1140 Indiana Street, 1142 Indiana Street, 1144 Indiana Street, and 618-620 West 12th Street and the new construction proposed for the site, if appropriate.
b) Consider approval of the requested rezoning and direct staff to draft ordinance for Z-07-13-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately .746 acres, from CN1 (Inner Neighborhood Commercial) & RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development). The property is located at 618 W 12th Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Triple T, LLC, property owner of record. (PC Item 6A; approved 9-1 on 10/22/07). Staff Report Maps PC Minutes Correspondence
ACTION: Approve rezoning, Z-07-13-07, and direct staff to draft ordinance for 618 W 12th Street, if appropriate.
c) Consider approval, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-07-03-07, a Preliminary Development Plan for Oread Circle (Oread Inn), located at 618 W 12th Street. The plan proposes mixed use residential and commercial development. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Triple T, LLC, property owner of record. (PC Item 6B; approved 9-1 on 10/22/07). Staff Report Use Groups Plan Map PC Minutes
ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-07-03-07, if appropriate.
d) Consider a proposed agreement whereby the proposed Oread Inn developer agrees to provide funding for the City’s cost associated with bond counsel work and the feasibility study up to $25,000 for possible Tax Increment Financing and/or Transportation Development District financing for improvements related to the proposed Oread Inn. Staff Memo TIF and TDD Cost Estimates Funding Agreement Map of Proposed District Boundaries Map of Phase I Public Improvements
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, if appropriate.
5. Consider approval, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-09-04-07, a Preliminary Development Plan for Pine Ridge Plaza, located at 3215 Ousdahl Road. The plan proposes the construction of a 13,500 s.f. commercial business in multiple phases. Submitted by Grob Engineering Services, LLC, for Chavez II Development, LLC, Property owner of record. (PC Item 4; approved 8-1-2 on 10/22/07) Staff Report Plan Map Map of Area PC Minutes
ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-09-04-07, if appropriate.
6. Consider approval of the requested rezoning for Z-09-17-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately .499 acres, from IG (General Industrial) to CS (Strip Commercial). The property is located at 612 & 616 N 2nd Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects LLC, for Parallel Properties LLC, property owner of record. (PC Item 3; approved 8-2 on 10/22/07). Staff Report Maps PC Minutes
ACTION: Approve rezoning, Z-09-17-07, for 612 & 616 N 2nd Street and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8205, an ordinance providing for the rezoning of approximately .499 acres from IG (General Industrial) to CS (Strip Commercial), if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ City Commission meeting, Tuesday, November 20, 6:35 p.m.
§ City offices closed November 22 – 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
§ City Commission has been invited to attend the mid-month Planning Commission meeting at 8:00 a.m. on December 5 to continue discussions about comprehensive planning.
§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, December 20, 9:00 a.m.
§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse.
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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
I. 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 visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards.shtml to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Two (2) positions, held by Struckhoff and McClure, expire 12/31/07. Both are eligible for reappointment to an additional term. One (1) position, held by McKinley, expires 12/31/07. Mr. McKinley has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Community Commission on Homelessness:
Four (4) positions, held by Collinsworth, Monroe, Faubion, and Gouge, expire 12/31/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Community Development Grant Review Board:
Five (5) positions, held by Brown, Heckler, Jeltz, Unfred, and Braswell, expire 12/31/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One (1) vacancy (Board of Directors) for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09.
Six (6) positions, held by Derritt, Burgess, Luckey, Safadi, Ney, and Hubert, expire 11/30/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:
Two (2) positions, held by Penny and Spratt, expire 12/31/07. Mr. Penny and Ms. Spratt have both served two consecutive terms and are not eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by WyLma Mortell, which expires 12/31/07. Two (2) positions, held by Davis and Heckler, expire 12/31/07. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Five (5) positions, held by Bjorge, Blackbird, Hodge, Kreicker, and Josserand, expire 12/31/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by George Eoannou, which expires 12/31/07. Three (3) positions, held by Lehrman, Strecker, and Craft, expire 12/31/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals:
Three (3) positions, held by Stogsdill, Smalter, and Craft, expire 11/30/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. One (1) position, held by Queen, expires 11/30/07. Mr. Queen has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term.