ORDINANCE NO. 8200
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF 900 E. 15TH STREET IG (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT TO THE OS (OPEN SPACE) DISTRICT AT; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SECTION 20-108, OF THE “CODE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, 2006 EDITION,” AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
WHEREAS, after due and lawful notice and hearing, the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission on October 24, 2007, recommended that the zoning classification for the tract of land described in Section II of this ordinance all within the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, be changed from IG (General Industrial) District to OS (Open Space) District.
WHEREAS, the zoning recommendation came on for consideration before the governing body of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas on November 20, 2007. After due consideration and deliberation the recommended zoning change was approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS:
SECTION I. The above stated recitals are by reference incorporated herein, and shall be as effective as if repeated verbatim. The governing body hereby adopts the findings of facts as set forth in the staff report as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION II. That the zoning district classification for the following described tract of land situated in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, to-wit:
Lot 1 and Lot 2, Replat of Lots 12 through 21 of Replat and Subdivision of Block 9, Earl’s Addition in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, less the following described property: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of Lot 1, Replat of Lots 12 through 21 of Replat and Subdivision of Block 9, Earl’s Addition in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas; thence East along the South line of Lot 1, A DISTANCE OF 115 Feet; thence North A DISTANCE OF 196 Feet; Thence West approximately 92 Feet to the West line of SAID Lot 1; thence southly along the West line of Lot 1 to the point of beginning. Containing approximately 62,262 square feet or 1.43 acres, more or less.
Also, Earl’s Addition IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS; Beginning at a point 509.1 feet East of the Northwest Corner of Block 9, which point is also the West line of AT&SF Railroad right-of-way; Thence Southwesterly along the West line of said railroad right-of-way, a distance of 360.9 Feet to the North line of 15th Street right-of-way; thence West 74.7 Feet to the West side of Concrete Sewer; thence Northeast along the West side of Concrete Sewer a distance of 369.8 Feet to the North line of said Block 9; thence East 30.4 Feet to the point of beginning. Containing approximately 18,671 square feet or 0.43 acres, more or less.
is hereby changed from that of IG (General Industrial) District to OS (Open Space) District as such district is defined and prescribed in the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2006 Edition,” and amendments thereto.
SECTION III. That the Zoning District Map incorporated by reference in and by Section 20-108, of the “Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2006 Edition,” is hereby amended and reincorporated by reference by showing and reflecting thereon the new zoning district classification for the aforesaid tract, as set forth in Section II of this ordinance.
SECTION IV Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or is otherwise held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the validity of any remaining parts of this ordinance.
SECTION V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, the 27th day of November, 2007.
APPROVED:
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Sue Hack, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Toni Ramirez Wheeler
Director of Legal Services