Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

David L. Corliss, City Manager

 

Date:

December 20, 2007

 

RE:

Future Agenda Items

 

 

The items listed below are planned for future agendas.  I have listed the date of items as they are known.  Dates are subject to change. 

 

 

01/08/08

 

  • Authorize staff to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and construction phase engineering services for the Kaw Water Treatment Plant Disinfection Conversion from chlorine gas to sodium hypochlorite liquid.   Staff Memo

 

  • Conduct public hearing to consider the vacation of all 8’ utility easements running along the side and rear lines of Lots 1, 2, 15, 16, and 17 in Block 4, West Hills Addition, except the south and east lines of Lot 15, the south line of Lot 2, and the south 4’ of the east 4’ of Lot 16, as requested by Robert Lewis, Jerry Nossaman, and Scott Watson.  Staff Memo & Attachments

 

Consider the following items related to the Proposed Oread Inn project (12th and Oread):   Data and Support for Proposed Findings  

 

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   Powerpoint Presentation  Oread Neighborhood Association Letter   Lawrence Preservation Alliance Correspondence

 

a)                 The public hearing on the appeal of the Historic Resources Commission determination for DR-07-93-07 was conducted on November 13, 2007.  Additional public comment from the applicant and the public in response to recently submitted material would also be appropriate.

 

ACTION:      Receive public comment.

 

b)       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.

 

c)       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.

 

d)       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.

 

e)       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.

 

f)      Adopt Resolution No. _____, establishing February 12, 2008 as the date for a public hearing regarding the establishment of a redevelopment district for the 12th & Oread project.   Draft Resolution   Draft TIF Process Calendar

 

ACTION:       Adopt Resolution No. _____, if appropriate.

 

 

 

 

01/22/08

 

 

Airport business park land use and public financing issues. Because valid protest petitions have been received, a super-majority vote (4 votes) would be needed regarding the rezoning items.  Staff Memo & Attachments   Z-06-09-07 Protest Petition Calculations   Z-06-10-07 Protest Petition Calculations   Z-06-11-07 Protest Petition Calculations

 

  • Consider approval of the requested annexation of approximately 144.959 acres and direct staff to draft an ordinance for A-06-05-07, for Airport Business Park No. 1, located at E 1500 Road and US Hwy 24/40. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Roger Pine, Pine Family Investments, LC, and Kathleen and Brian Pine, property owners of record. (PC Item 16A; approved 5-2 on 10/24/07)   Staff Report   Maps   Staff Memo   Correspondence    Interlocal Agreement   PC Minutes

 

  • Consider approval of the requested rezoning and direct staff to draft an ordinance for Z-06-09-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 99.31 acres, from A (Agricultural) and B-2 (General Business) Districts to IL (Limited Industrial) District with use restrictions. The property is located at the intersection of E 1500 Road and US Hwy 24/40. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Roger Pine, Pine Family Investments, LC, and Kathleen and Brian Pine, property owners of record. (PC Item 16B; approved 6-1 on 10/24/07)   Staff Report

 

  • Consider approval of the requested rezoning and direct staff to draft an ordinance for Z-06-10-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 43.48 acres, from A (Agricultural) and B-2 (General Business) Districts to IL (Limited Industrial) District. The property is located at the intersection of E 1500 Road and US Hwy 24/40. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Roger Pine, Pine Family Investments, LC, and Kathleen and Brian Pine, property owners of record. (PC Item 16C; approved 6-1 on 10/24/07).   Staff Report

 

  • Consider approval of the requested rezoning and direct staff to draft an ordinance for Z-06-11-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 26.22 acres, from A (Agricultural) & B-2 (General Business) Districts to IL-FP (Limited Industrial-Floodplain Overlay) District. The property is located at the intersection of E 1500 Road and US Hwy 24/40. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Roger Pine, Pine Family Investments, LC, and Kathleen and Brian Pine, property owners of record. (PC Item 16D; approved 6-1 on 10/24/07).   Staff Report   Map

 

  • Consider accepting dedication of easements and rights-of-way for PP-06-07-07, a Preliminary Plat for Airport Business Park No. 1, located at E 1500 Road & US Hwy 24/40. The Planning Commission will also consider a number of waivers from the Development Code with this request. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Roger Pine, Pine Family Investments, LC, and Kathleen and Brian Pine, property owners of record. (PC Item 16E; approved 6-1 on 10/24/07).  Staff Report   Plat Map    Revised Conditions   Revised Conditions Letter to Applicant

 

 

TBD

 

  • Possible modifications to sidewalk dining laws

 

  • Fire/Medical Department Apparatus Replacement Plans

 

 

  • Public Incentives:  Evaluation of public incentives and procedures for review of incentive proposals.   Commissioner Chestnut Memo

 

  • Access Management including Traditional Neighborhood Design Code issues

 

  • Presentation of Transportation 2030 Plan

 

  • City Commission consideration of revised Preliminary Development Plan for Bauer Farm development at 6th and Wakarusa, submitted by the applicant on November 29, 2007.   CC Action Letter of 01/10/06   Revised Plans

 

 

  • Consider amendments to Sections 20-804, 20-805, 20-808, and 20-815 of the Development Code for TA-09-21-07 to clarify that access shall be taken from a hard-surfaced road. (PC Item 13; approved 8-2 on 10/22/07.  Approved by County Commission on 11/14/07.)   Staff Report   PC Minutes   Correspondence

 

  • Consider approval of a plan to deploy Electronic Immobilization Devices (Tazers) for the Lawrence Police Department.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

 

  • Consider the following items related to the Farmland Industries Redevelopment Plan:

 

a)       Consider approval of the Farmland Industries Redevelopment Plan. (PC Item No. 14; approved 9-0 on 11/28/07)    Staff Memo   Draft Redevelopment Plan   Staff Memo w/Change   PC Minutes

 

ACTION:      Approve Farmland Industries Redevelopment Plan, if appropriate.    

  

b)       Consider adopting on first reading joint City Ordinance No. 8218/County Resolution No. ____ regarding the Farmland Industries Redevelopment Plan and CPA-2007-05, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans.   Staff Report   Ordinance No. 8218

 

ACTION:      Adopt on first reading joint City Ordinance No. 8218/County Resolution No. ____, if appropriate. 

 

 

  • Receive status report regarding the timing and scope of sanitary sewer projects, and consider the following items:    Staff Memo & Attachments

 

a)       Consider authorizing staff to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services to review the scope and timing of the Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility and perform a watershed sewer service plan.   Staff Memo

 

ACTION:      Authorize staff to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP for engineering services to review the scope and timing of the Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility and perform a watershed sewer service plan, if appropriate.

 

b)       Consider authorizing staff to distribute a Request for Proposals for a Construction Management Agreement for the expansion of the wet weather storage capacity at Pump Station 09 (Four Seasons).   Staff Memo

 

ACTION:      Authorize staff to distribute RFP, if appropriate.

 

c)       Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants, in the amount of $285,680, for completion of the design and construction phase services for the West Baldwin Creek Interceptor Sewer and initiation of condemnation proceedings, if appropriate.  Staff Memo & Attachments

 

ACTION:      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants, in the amount of $285,680, for completion of the design and construction phase services for the West Baldwin Creek Interceptor Sewer and initiation of condemnation proceedings, if appropriate.

 

  • Proposed City of Lawrence – DMI agreement for Convention and Visitors Bureau services.   Draft Agreement

 

  • Receive staff report regarding Douglas County request concerning special assessments at East Hills Business Park.   Request

 

   

a)       Consider approving the Southeast Area Plan (PC Item No. 10; approved 9-0 on 11/28/07)

 

b)     Consider approving CPA-2007-04 an amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans, to add a reference to the Southeast Area Plan.  (PC Item No. 11; approved 9-0 on 11/28/07)  

 

c)       Consider adopting on first reading joint City Ordinance No. 8221/County Resolution No. ____, regarding the Southeast Area Plan and CPA-2007-04. 

 

  • Presentation by Northern Flyer Alliance regarding intercity passenger rail service.