Special Event Permit

July 8, 2008

Consent Agenda

 

SE-07-23-08:  A Special Event Permit requested for a patio sale at Jayhawk Bookstore, 1420 Crescent Rd. Submitted by William Muggy, property owner.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

         Current Zoning and Land Use                         RMG (Multi-dwelling Residential-Green Housing) District; Bookstore (existing non-conforming use)

 

         Surrounding Zoning and Land Use                  RMG (Multi-dwelling Residential-Green Housing) District to the north and east; Greek Student Housing.

 

                                                                           U-KU (University) District to the west and south; Property owned by University of Kansas with residences to the west and university parking area to the south.

 

STAFF REVIEW

The subject property is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Crescent Rd., Jayhawk Blvd. and Naismith Dr. The property is developed with a bookstore and abuts the University of Kansas. The applicant proposes a 13 day patio sale to be held near the entrance on the south side of the store, as shown on the attached plan. The event will run from July 14th through the 26th and operating hours will be from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The hours will be compatible with surrounding land uses. There is a walled area in front of the store that will delineate the event area and separate it from the sidewalk. The event will not interfere with pedestrian traffic.

 

Article 15 of the City Code contains regulations pertaining to Temporary Special Events.  Section 6-1501.4 of the City Code permits administrative approval of Special Event Permits for site planned properties in commercially or industrially zoned areas. The bookstore is located in a residentially zoned district; therefore, the Special Event Permit can not be administratively approved. Per Section 6-1501.5 of the City Code, the request is classified as a Temporary Special Event which is subject to City Commission approval.

 

Existing parking should be adequate since the event will not be held in the parking area and should attract primarily foot traffic.

 

The bookstore is a legal non-conforming use in the residential district. In Staff’s opinion, approval of this temporary use does not represent an expansion of the non-conforming use. Similar events have been held at this location in the past with no negative consequences.

 

Recommendation:       Planning Staff recommends approval of the Special Event Permit for a patio sale at Jayhawk Bookstore during regular business hours from July 14th through July 26th, 2008  subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. Temporary sign permit must be obtained from Neighborhood Resources Office, if temporary signs are used;

 

  1. If signs are displayed in conjunction with this use they shall comply with City sign regulations and shall not be located on public right of way.  Signs for this activity can only be displayed during hours of operation;

 

  1. The sale must be contained within the area delineated by the patio wall to prevent interference with pedestrian traffic.

 

 

Jayhawk Bookstore; 1420 Crescent Road.

Area highlighted in pink is the patio where the Special Event will be held.