ORDINANCE NO. 8219

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF 9.656 acres at 851 N folks Road From THE a (AGRICULTURAL) dISTRICT TO THE Gpi (general public and institutional use) dISTRICT; AMENDING THE “OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP” INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SECTION 20-108, OF THE “CODE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, 2008 EDITION,” AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.

WHEREAS, after due and lawful notice and hearing, the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission on November 26, 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 A (Agricultural) District to GPI (General Public and Institutional Use) District; and

WHEREAS, the zoning recommendation came on for consideration before the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas on January 8, 2008 and 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:

That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 19 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Kansas, described as follows: 

Beginning at the Southeast Corner of said Northeast Quarter; thence SOUTH 88°11’08” WEST on the south line of THE Northeast Quarter a DISTANCE of 550.00 feet; thence NORTH 01°33’31” WEST parallel with the east line of THE Northeast Quarter A DISTANCE OF 791.00 feet; thence NORTH 88°11’08” EAST parallel TO the south line of THE Northeast Quarter A DISTANCE OF 550.00 feet to the east line of THE Northeast Quarter; thence  SOUTH 01°33’31” EAST on THE east line OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 791.00 feet to the point of beginning; except that part in existing road right-of-way.

is hereby changed from that of A (Agricultural) District to GPI (General Public and Institutional Use) District as such district is defined and prescribed in the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2008 Edition,” and amendments thereto.

SECTION III.  That the “Official Zoning District Map” incorporated by reference in and by Section 20-108, of the “Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2008 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 ____ day of January, 2008.

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

Publish one time and return one Proof of Publication to the City Clerk and one to the Director of Legal Services.