Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

City Manager David L. Corliss

 

Date:

July 17, 2008  – updated 07/21/08

 

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. 

 

07/29/08

·         No City Commission meeting.

 

08/05/08

·         This item will be on the consent agenda.  Bauer Farm Final Plat and Final Development Plan.

 

·         This item was deferred from July 17 CC meeting.  Consider Z-04-09-08, a request to rezone approximately 155 acres from A (Agricultural) to IG (General Industrial). The property is located on the NW Corner of N 1800 Rd & E 900 Rd; I70/K10 Business Park. Submitted by Steven Schwada, agent for Stonewall Farms LLC; JDS Kansas LC; Pert LC; Penny J Tuckel; Axrom LLC; Venture Realty Corporation; Arco Sales Corporation; Venture Properties Inc; Industrial Square Corp; JDSS Limited Company; Radol LC; Tuckel Russell L JR; Northland Ventures LC; and Oread LC, property owners of record. (PC Item 13; approved 6-2 on 6/25/08)  Because a valid protest petition has been received, a super-majority vote (at least four votes) would be required to approve rezoning.    Staff Report & Attachments     Protest Petition Staff Report & Attachments    PC Minutes

 

ACTION:        Approve Z-04-09-08, a request to rezone approximately 155 acres from A (Agricultural) to IG (General Industrial), and authorize staff to draft an ordinance for placement on a future agenda, if appropriate.

 

·        Discussion of Sales Tax Election.   DRAFT Sales Tax Ballot Language   DRAFT Resolution No. 6779 - Infrastructure/Fire Apparatus Sales Tax Option   DRAFT Resolution No. 6780 - Transit Sales Tax Option

 

 

08/12/08

·         Receive presentation regarding Peak Oil from the Sustainability Action Network (requested by Sustainability Advisory Board).

 

·         Public hearing on 2009 Budget, first reading of budget ordinance.

 

·         Consider draft findings of fact that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to granting a demolition permit for the structure located at 1232 Louisiana Street, and whether “all possible planning to minimize harm” has been accomplished for the listed property.  In addition, initiation the rezoning of property at 1232 Louisiana to the RM-32 zoning district.

 

 

08/19/08

·         Consideration of airport industrial park annexation and rezoning items.

 

·         Second reading of budget ordinance

 

·         Consider adopting revised sidewalk dining ordinance and compliance procedures. Staff will meet with interested stakeholders prior to placement of this item on a City Commission agenda.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

·         TIF & TDD policies

 

09/16/08

·         Receive presentation of results of Recycling Survey.   Survey Results Report  

 

10/28/08

·         Employee Service Awards.

 

TBD

·         Receive staff memo regarding green burials.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

·         Consider a request for a marked crosswalk together with pedestrian refuge islands on Louisiana Street adjacent to Dakota Street (Considered by the City Commission and referred back to the Traffic Safety Commission on 05/06/08).    TSC 03/03/08 Minutes - Item #4   Attachments

 

·         Consider request for changes to the definition of “street vendor” in city code to allow art services and provide for the granting of a street vendor license for said services.   Request  

 

·         Consider city laws regarding the keeping of live fowl and domesticated hedgehogs in the city limits.   Staff Memo & Attachment

 

 

·         This item was deferred from June 3, 2008.  Consider approval of Z-02-07D-08, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 5.669 acres from UR (Urban Reserve) to CO (Office Commercial). The property is located north of 6th Street between Stoneridge Dr ive and Queens Road.   (PC Item 6D; approved 7-0 on 4/21/08)  Staff Report   PC Minutes

 

ACTION: Approve Z-02-07D-08, a request to rezone approximately 5.669 acres from UR (Urban Reserve) to CO (Office Commercial), and authorize staff to draft ordinance for placement on a future agenda, if appropriate.

 

·         This item deferred from June 10, 2008.  Consider approving CPA-2004-02, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 7: Industrial and Employment Related Land Use and consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8283, for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-2004-02) to Horizon 2020, Chapter 7. (PC Item 11; approved 7-2 on 5/21/08)   Staff Report   Chapter 7   Staff Memo   Correspondence   ECO2 Implementation Report   PC Minutes

 

ACTION:      Approve CPA-2004-02, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 7, and adopt on first reading ordinance 8283, if appropriate.

 

·         Consider the following items related to Lawrence SmartCode:

 

a)  Consider approval of CPA-2007-6, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020 by creating Chapter 15 – Place Making to ensure proper comprehensive plan language is in place for the proposed Lawrence SmartCode in the City of Lawrence. (PC Item 13; approved 8-0 on 5/21/08)

 

ACTION:      Approve CPA-2007-6, an amendment to Horizon 2020 by creating Chapter 15 - Place Making, if appropriate.

 

b) Consider approval of CPA-2007-7, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans, to add a reference to the Lawrence SmartCode Infill Plan. (PC Item 14; approved 8-0 on 5/21/08)

 

ACTION:    Approve CPA-2007-7, an amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans, if appropriate.

 

c) Consider adopting Text Amendment TA-11-24-07 regarding the Lawrence SmartCode and, Pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. Chapter 12, Article 7, enacting a new Chapter 21 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations and other land use regulations. The “Lawrence SmartCode” is an optional development code that is parallel to the City’s existing zoning and subdivision regulations and affects all property within the corporate limits of the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Copies of the “Lawrence SmartCode” are available for review at the Office of the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Department, City Hall, 6 E. 6th Street, Lawrence, Kansas. The “Lawrence SmartCode” is also available at www.lawrenceplanning.org. Adopt Ordinance No. 8286 on first reading regarding TA-11-24-07 for the Lawrence SmartCode. (PC Item 15; approved 8-0 on 5/21/08)

 

ACTION:     Approve TA-11-24-07 regarding the Lawrence SmartCode and adopt Ordinance No. 8286, if appropriate.

 

·         Farmer’s Turnpike sector plan.

 

·         Consider approving Text Amendment, TA-03-01-08, to amend Article 4 of the Development Code relating to uses permitted in the GPI District. Initiated by Planning Commission on 3/24/08. (PC Item 4; approved 8-0 on 6/23/08)    Staff Report   Correspondence

 

ACTION:    Approve TA-03-01-08, if appropriate.

 

·         Draft Rural Water District #5 contract – awaiting finalization with RWD and City.   Draft Agreement