Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

David L. Corliss, City Manager

 

Date:

January 31, 2008

 

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. 

 

 

02/12/08

The February 12, 2008 City Commisison meeting will start at 5:00 p.m. and recess into executive session to discuss non elected personnel matters.

 

·         Receive annual report from the Lawrence Citizens’ Advisory Board.

 

·         Consider request to annex property near K-10 and the Turnpike.  The City Commission action would be to refer the request to the Planning Commission for a recommendation.   Jane Eldridge Letter

 

·         Consider adopting Resolution No. 6752, establishing the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Protection.   Staff Memo & Attachments   Michael Almon Correspondence

 

·         Consideration of ordinances to change the composition of the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Advisory Board.  

 

·         Conduct public hearing on the advisability of the construction of improvements at the intersection of Congressional Drive and 6th Street, including property acquisition, subgrade stabilization, traffic signals, and traffic calming devices south of 6th Street along Congressional Drive to the southern most point of Tracts 9 and 10.

 

·         Consider the following items related to the Proposed Oread Inn project (12th and Oread):     Following commission discussion at the December 27, 2007 City Commission Meeting, the land use findings will be considered after the completion of the financial feasibility service study.

Data and Support for Proposed Findings   LPA Correspondence of 12/30/07   Zollner Staff Memo   HRC Minutes of 12/20/07    TIF/TDD Calendar

 

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)      Receive financial feasibility study.

 

b)       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.

 

c)       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.

 

d)       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.

 

e)       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.

 

f)       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   Preliminary Development Plan   PC Minutes  Correspondence

 

ACTION:      Approve, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-07-03-07, if appropriate.

 

g)     Conduct public hearing on proposed redevelopment district.

 

h)     Consider passing ordinance creating redevelopment district.

 


02/19/08

 

 

·         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   Applicant's Request for TDD

 

·         Adopt Annexation Ordinance for Bauer Brook Estates.   Ordinance No. 8194   Annexation Letter to Property Owners

 

 

02/26/08

 

·         Consider the following items related to the proposed Oread Inn project (12th & Oread):

 

a)      Adopt resolution calling for a public hearing on proposed redevelopment plan.

b)    Adopt resolution calling for a public hearing on proposed Transportation Development District.

 

 

03/05/08

 

·         Receive status update on Lawrence Freenet proposal for “Freenet-Kids”.

 

 

TBD

 

·         Discussion of Snow Removal Ordinance.

 

·         Fire/Medical Department Apparatus Replacement Plans

 

·         Receive follow-up staff report on sales tax options   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

·         Access Management including Traditional Neighborhood Design Code issues

 

·         Presentation of Transportation 2030 Plan

 

·         Consideration and discussion of proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Act plans.   Staff Memo & Attachments    Powerpoint Presentation   Bill Mitchell Correspondence  The Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods has indicated an interest in establishing a task force to review applications of the NRA.   LAN Request

 

·         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.)   City Commission is awaiting additional comments from the County Commission before placing this item on a City Commission Agenda.  Staff Report   PC Minutes   Correspondence

 

·         Consider approving request from Aquila, Inc., to transfer its franchise to Black Hills/Kansas Gas Company, LLC, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Franchise Transfer Consent Letter.   Staff Memo & Attachments   LRM Industries Correspondence

 

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

 

·         Consider County request regarding special assessments in the East Hills Business Park.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

·         Discussion of City/County funding relationships   Background Information

 

·         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. 

 

  • Approve, subject to conditions, SP-03-25-06, a site plan for improvements to the northwest corner of 9th and Vermont Streets (Carnegie Library).  Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for the City of Lawrence, property owner of record.   Staff Memo   Staff Report   Site Plan

 

  • 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.

 

The Airport Business Park items have been deferred indefinitely at the applicant’s request.

 

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     Correspondence (updated weekly)    Banks Letter of 01/07/08   CRP Position Paper   Grant Township Letter of 01/24/08

 

(a)     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   Interlocal Agreement   PC Minutes  

 

(b)     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   Z-06-09-07 Protest Petition Calculations   PC Minutes

 

(c)     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   Z-06-10-07 Protest Petition Calculations   PC Minutes

 

(d)     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   Z-06-11-07 Protest Petition Calculations   PC Minutes

 

(e)     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   PC Minutes

 

·         Sidewalk dining regulations and guidelines.

 

·         Rural Water District contracts.

 

·         Economic Development study session follow-up items.

 

·         Consider the following items related to The Links at Lawrence, a Planned Residential Development containing 40 multi-dwelling buildings with 12 dwelling units per building for a total of 480 dwelling units, located at the intersection of Queens Road & Wakarusa Drive.     League of Women Voters Letter of 01/29/08

 

a)      Consider approval of the requested annexation of approximately 81.13 acres for A-11-07-07 for The Links at Lawrence, located at the intersection of Queens Road & Wakarusa Drive. Submitted by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Lindsey Management Co., Inc., contract purchaser, and Turner Douglas LLC et al, property owner of record. (PC Item 4A; approved 8-1 on 12/17/07)    Staff Report    Map of Area    Correspondence   PC Minutes

 

ACTION:       Approve requested annexation (A-11-07-07) of 81.13 acres located at the intersection of Queens Road & Wakarusa Drive, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8225, providing for the annexation of approximately 81.13 acres, if appropriate.

 

b)       Consider approval of the requested rezoning Z-11-28A-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 80 acres, from A (Agricultural) to RM12 (Multi-Dwelling Residential). The property is located at the intersection of Queens Road & Wakarusa Drive. Submitted by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Lindsey Management Co., Inc., contract purchaser, and Turner Douglas LLC et al, property owner of record. (PC Item 4B; approved 7-2 on 12/17/07)   Staff Report   Map of Area   PC Minutes

 

ACTION:      Approve requested rezoning (Z-11-28A-07) of approximately 80 acres located at the intersection of Queens Road & Wakarusa Drive, from A to RM12 and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8226, providing for the rezoning of approximately 80 acres from A to RM12, if appropriate.

 

c)       Consider approval of the requested rezoning Z-11-28B-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 80 acres, from RM12 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to RM12-PD (Multi-Dwelling Residential Planned Development Overlay). The property is located at the intersection of Queens Road & Wakarusa Drive. Submitted by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Lindsey Management Co., Inc., contract purchaser, and Turner Douglas LLC et al, property owner of record. (PC Item 4C; approved 7-2 on 12/17/07)   Staff Report   Map of Area   PC Minutes

 

ACTION:      Approve requested rezoning (Z-11-28B-07) of approximately 80 acres located at the intersection of Queens Road & Wakarusa Drive, from RM12 to RM12-PD and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8227, providing for the rezoning of approximately 80 acres from RM12 to RM12-PD, if appropriate.

 

d)      Consider approving, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-11-06-07, a Preliminary Development Plan for The Links at Lawrence, located at the intersection of Queens Road & Wakarusa Drive. Submitted by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Lindsey Management Co., Inc., contract purchaser, and Turner Douglas LLC et al, property owner of record. (PC Item 4D; approved 7-2 on 12/17/07)    Staff Report   Preliminary Development Plan   Staff Memo   PC Minutes

 

ACTION:       Approve, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-11-06-07, if appropriate.

 

e)       Discussion of possible Queens Road special assessment benefit district formation.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

ACTION:       Direct staff as appropriate.

 

·         Adopt revised truck route ordinance, removing Kasold Drive, Michigan Street, Peterson Road, and Riverridge Road from the schedule until completion of the Iowa Street Bridge.  The City will place No Truck signage on these streets. Staff Memo & Attachments