Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Planning & Development Services

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	Planning Staff
CC:	Applicant
Date:	February 7, 2008
RE:	PDP-07-03-07; Preliminary Development Plan for The Oread.

The purpose of this memorandum is intended to identify a complete list of conditions of approval as they pertain to the Preliminary Development Plan.

The Planning Commission considered this item at their October Planning Commission meeting and recommended approval of the proposed Preliminary Development Plan subject to conditions listed below.

In discussions with staff the applicant has indicated a desire to specify a maximum height as a condition to be added to the project. The intent of the condition is to establish a maximum height as it pertains to the southern façade of the proposed structure but to provide flexibility for the installation of mechanical equipment and building engineering and construction requirements during the building phase of the project. This condition is listed below as number 5.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Development Plan for Oread Inn based on the findings presented in the staff report and forwarding it to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval subject to the following conditions:

1. Approval of the following waivers and reductions:
1. Area reduction from 2 acres to .73 acres
2. Waiver to allow direct access to a local street.
3. Yard Reductions along the north side to a minimum of 21’ rear/peripheral yard setback;
4. Yard Reductions along the east side to 2’ side/peripheral yard setback;
5. Yard Reductions along the south side to a minimum of 23’ front/peripheral yard setback;
6. Yard Reductions along the west side to a minimum of 2’ exterior side/peripheral yard setback;
7. Off-street parking to a minimum of 165 spaces as shown on the plan dated 09/10/07.
2. Provision of a revised Preliminary Development Plan to include the following notes and changes:
1. Provision of an exhibit of the approved waivers and reductions to be attached to the Preliminary Development Plan.
2. Provision of a note on the face of the plan that states that the terrace areas provide common open space for the development and shall not be enclosed without approval of a revised Preliminary Development Plan and approval of reduction in the required open space provisions as applicable.
3. Note and show the required off-street parking based on the applicable code of 1 space per 200 NSF.
4. Provision of a note on the face of the Preliminary Development Plan stating that a detailed list of use restrictions shall be shown and submitted with a Final Development Plan.
5. Provision of a note that establishes a time limit for organized activities within the terrace areas to not exceed 11:00 P.M. Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 A.M. on weekends (Friday and Saturday nights).
3. Provision of a revised Preliminary Development Plan per the City Stromwater Engineer’s approval that shows:
1. Show the contour lines to accurately reflect the elevations of the site.
2. Specify that all curb inlets will be constructed per City storm sewer standard details.
4. Provision of a revised Preliminary Development to show the following changes to the pedestrian pathway circulation adjacent to the proposed development as follows
1. Removal of the angled crossing through 12^th Street
2. Provision of a 90 degree crossing at the corner of 12^th Street and Oread and the corner of the development.
3. And extension of the sidewalk through the driveway along the current alignment
4. Show the existing sidewalk extended along Oread Avenue along the west side of the street.
5. Provision of a note on the face of the Preliminary Development Plan that states; “The south elevation shall not exceed 105’ in height as measured from the adjacent grade at the main south entrance to the top of the 7^th floor deck parapet as shown on the south Elevation.” (New condition proposed by applicant as suggested by staff).