CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
November 20, 2007 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 11/15/07)
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Updates:
11/20/07 @ 12:30 p.m.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim Friday, November 23, 2007 as the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Kick-off Day.
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 11/06/07.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Health board meeting of 09/17/07
Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 11/05/07
Mechanical Board of Appeals meeting of 10/15/07
3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. Approve appointment(s) as recommended by the Mayor.
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award City Bid No. B07065 (Project No. 12-CP2-407(BD)), for street, storm sewer, and waterline improvements on 25th Terrace, O’Connell Road to Franklin Road, to King’s Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,457,591.30. Bid Memo & Attachment
b) Approve recommended bids for water treatment chemicals for 2008. Bid Memo & Attachment
7. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8125 (Z-03-03-07), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of approximately 3.31 acres from RS10 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District to GPI (General Public and Institutional Use) District. The property is located at 555 Stoneridge Drive, NW of the intersection of W. 6th Street and Stoneridge Drive, Lawrence, KS. Staff Memo & Attachment
8. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) 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).
b) 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).
9. Approve request to rezone a tract of land approximately 1.80 acres (Z-09-21A-07), from IG (General Industrial) to OS (Open Space), and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8199, an ordinance providing for the rezoning of approximately 1.80 acres (Z-09-21A-07) from IG to OS. The property is located at 900 E 15 th Street (Initiated by Planning Commission on 8/29/07) (PC Item 20A; approved 7-0 on 10/24/07). Staff Report Maps PC Minutes
10. Approve request to rezone a tract of land approximately 1.13 acres (Z-09-21B-07), from IG (General Industrial) to GPI (General Public and Institutional), and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8200, an ordinance providing for the rezoning of approximately 1.13 acres (Z-09-21B-07) from IG to GPI. The property is located at 900 E 15 th Street. (Initiated by Planning Commission on 8/29/07) (PC Item 20B; approved 7-0 on 10/24/07). Staff Report Maps PC Minutes
11. Approve amendments to Section 20-813 of the Development Code for TA-08-18-07 to clarify the Planning Commission’s Powers and Duties. (PC Item 11; approved 10-0 on 10/22/07) Staff Report PC Minutes
12. Approve amendments to Section 20-403 of the Development Code for TA-08-16-07 to add veterinary clinic as a permitted use in the IBP District and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8207, an ordinance providing for the amendment to the Nonresidential District use table, to allow veterinary clinics in the IBP District. (PC Item 10; approved 10-0 on 10/22/07) Staff Report PC Minutes
13. Approve amendments to Sections 20-804, 20-805, 20-810 and 20-815 of the Development Code for TA-09-22-07 to eliminate the requirement for Conservation Easements and create a requirement for Resource Preservation Agreements for Certificates of Survey in Lawrence’s Urban Growth Area. (PC Item 14; approved 10-0 on 10/22/07) Staff Report PC Minutes Correspondence
14. Approve amendments to Section 20-807 of the Development Code for TA-09-23-07 to create a procedure for amending approved Certificates of Survey. (PC Item 15; approved 10-0 on 10/22/07) Staff Report PC Minutes
15. Approve proposed revision [TA-11-13-06 to Section 20-801(e) (3) of the Lawrence Development Code and Chapter XII of the Douglas County Code] regarding the intent to vest existing residences built in the county located in A, A-1, R-1 and V-C Districts. (PC Misc Item 1; approved 10-0 on 10/22/07) Staff Report PC Minutes
16. Authorize Planning staff to apply for Historic Preservation Fund Grants. Staff Memo
17. Approve unanimous recommendation from the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) for the following:
a) Establish an ALL-WAY STOP at the intersection of Overland Drive and Wakarusa Drive, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8208, establishing a ALL-WAY STOP at the intersection of Overland Drive and Wakarusa Drive. TSC Minutes - Item #2 Additional Information
b) Establish NO PARKING along the north side of 4th Street between Maine Street and Missouri Street and along the south side of 4th Street from Maine Street, east 170 feet, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8209, establishing NO PARKING along the north side of 4th Street between Maine Street and Missouri Street and along the south side of 4th Street from Maine Street, east 170 feet. TSC Minutes - Item #3 Additional Information
18. Approve variance request (City Code Section 19-214B) for 845 Iowa Street allowing existing private sanitary sewer lines to remain in the public right of way for a length greater than 15 feet. Staff Memo & Attachments
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. Consider request from Downtown Lawrence, Inc., for a KU football game watch party to be held Saturday, November 24, 2007 on the vacant lot at the southwest corner of 9th and New Hampshire Streets: Staff Memo & Attachments
a) Consider approving a special event request for a KU Jayhawk football game watch party to be shown on the parking garage wall located at the southwest corner of 9th and New Hampshire Streets. Submitted by Downtown Lawrence, Inc., for 9-10, LC and the City of Lawrence, property owners of record. Staff Memo & Attachment
ACTION: Approve special event permit, if appropriate.
b) Consider approving a right-of-way permit application for the use of City owned portion of the vacant lot at the southwest corner of 9th and New Hampshire Streets. ROW Application
ACTION: Approve right-of-way permit, if appropriate.
c) Consider declaring an emergency and adopt on first and second reading, Ordinance No. 8210, allowing for the temporary sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the City portion of the vacant lot on the southwest corner of 9th and New Hampshire Streets on November 24, 2007 between 5:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. as part of the Downtown Lawrence, Inc., KU football game watch party.
ACTION: Declare an emergency and adopt on first and second reading, Ordinance No. 8210, allowing for the temporary sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the City portion of the vacant lot on the southwest corner of 9th and New Hampshire Streets, if appropriate.
2. 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.
3. 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 - Updated 11/20/07
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ 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:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Qualseth, which expires 12/31/09. 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.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Nalbandian, which expires 09/30/08.
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:
Three (3) vacancies for the un-expired positions held by Eoannou which expires 12/31/07, Craft which expires 12/31/07, and Stockett, which expires 12/31/09. Two (2) positions, held by Lehrman and Strecker, expire 12/31/07. Both 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.