Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

City Manager David L. Corliss

 

Date:

July 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. 

 

08/12/08

·         Receive presentation regarding Peak Oil from the Sustainability Action Network (requested by Sustainability Advisory Board).   Cover Letter   Lawrence Peak Oil Resolution   Oil Depletion Protocol   Supporting Documents

 

·         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.

 

·         Consider approval of Text Amendment TA-04-03-08, to Chapter 20 of Lawrence City Code (Land Development Code) to define and permit various homeless facilities in certain zoning districts with use standards. Initiated by City Commission April 29, 2008. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8300, an ordinance providing for the amendments to Chapter 20 of Lawrence City Code (Land Development Code) to define and permit various homeless facilities in certain zoning districts with use standards. (PC Item 4; approved 7-2 on 7/21/08)    Staff Memo   Revised Language   Staff Report

 

ACTION:      Approve TA-04-03-08 to Chapter 20 of Lawrence City Code (Land Development Code) to define and permit various homeless facilities in certain zoning districts with use standards, and adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8300, if appropriate.

 

 

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

 

·         Discussion on City options concerning former Farmland property

 

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

 

·         Consider Z-05-12A-08, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 3.324 acres from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) to CN-2 (Neighborhood Shopping Center), located on the SW corner of Clinton Pkwy and Crossgate Drive. Submitted by Mission River LLC, for Inverness Park Limited Partnership, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8303, rezoning approximately 3.324 acres (Z-05-12A-08) from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) to CN-2 (Neighborhood Shopping Center), located on the SW corner of Clinton Pkwy and Crossgate Drive. (PC Item 3A; approved 5-4 on 7/21/08)

 

ACTION:      Approve Z-05-12A-08, a request to rezone approximately 3.324 acres from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) to CN-2 (Neighborhood Shopping Center), located on the SW corner of Clinton Pkwy and Crossgate Drive, and adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8303, if appropriate.

 

·         Consider approval of CPA-2008-10, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Horizon 2020 Chapter 6, Commercial Land Use, to include the SW corner of Clinton Pkwy and Crossgate Drive as a potential location for a new Neighborhood Commercial Center. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8299, for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-2008-10) for Horizon 2020 Chapter 6, Commercial Land Use, to include the SW corner of Clinton Pkwy and Crossgate Drive as a potential location for a new Neighborhood Commercial Center. (PC Item 2; approved 5-4 on 7/21/08) 

 

ACTION:       Approve CPA-2008-10, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Horizon 2020 Chapter 6, Commercial Land Use, to include the SW corner of Clinton Pkwy and Crossgate Drive as a potential location for a new Neighborhood Commercial Center, and adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8299, if appropriate.

 

·         Consider approval of Text Amendment TA-12-27-07, to Section 20-1101 and 20-1701, Lawrence City Land Development Code, relating to environmentally sensitive lands. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8304, an ordinance providing for the amendments to Section 20-1101 and 20-1701, Lawrence City Land Development Code, relating to environmentally sensitive lands. (PC Item 18; approved 7-1-1 on 7/23/08)

 

ACTION:      Approve TA-12-27-07 to Section 20-1101 and 20-1701, Lawrence City Land Development Code, relating to environmentally sensitive lands, and adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8304, if appropriate.

 

 

·         Consent Agenda Item:  Approve Text Amendment TA-06-10-08, to Section 20-806(d)(1), Subdivision Regulations, to clarify the number of RDPs that may be created based on the classification of the bounding roads. Initiated by County Commission June 23, 2008. (PC Item 16A; approved 9-0 on 7/23/08)

 

·         Consent Agenda Item:  Approve Text Amendment TA-12-26-07, to Section 20-806(b)(3) and 20-806(d), County Zoning Regulations, to clarify that a parent parcel may be divided to create 1 residential development parcel, and is not required to create 2 or 3. Initiated by the Planning Commission November, 26 2007. (PC Item 16B; approved 9-0 on 7/23/08)

 

·         Consent Agenda Item:  Approve Text Amendment TA-06-11-08, to Section 20-804, 805 and 806 to include requirement that RDPs must comply with the lot requirements in Article 18, County Zoning Regulations. Initiated by County Commission June 23, 2008. (PC Item 17; approved 9-0 on 7/23/08)   Staff Report   PC Minutes

 

·         Consent Agenda Item:  Approve Text Amendment TA-05-09-08, to Chapter 20, Article 8 of Lawrence City Code and Chapter XI of Douglas County Code (Subdivision Regulations) that require the submittal of a certificate that all taxes or special assessments due and payable for properties included in Certificates of Survey or Minor Subdivision requests have been paid. Initiated by County Commission April 14, 2008.  (PC Item 6; approved 9-0 on 7/21/08)  Staff Report & Attachments   PC Minutes

 

·         Consent Agenda Item:  Approve Text Amendment TA-05-08-08, to Chapter 20, Article 8 of Lawrence City Code and Chapter XI of Douglas County Code (Subdivision Regulations) that define “Easement, Cross Access”, clarify the process for creating such easements, and provide minimum construction standards for access drives within such easements. Initiated by County Commission April 14, 2008. (PC Item 5; approved 9-0 on 7/21/08)   Staff Report & Attachments   PC Minutes

 

·         Consider resolutions changing the name and mission statement of the Lawrence Arts Commission.