Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

TO:	Mayor and City Commission
FROM:	City Manager David L. Corliss
Date:	September 4, 2008 – Updated 09/05/08
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. 

09/16/08	· Receive presentation of results of Recycling Survey.   Survey Results Report · Public hearing on establishing water and sewer improvements for Bauer Brook Estates.  · Receive staff memo regarding green burials. Staff Memo & Attachments · Conduct City water and wastewater revenue bond sale proceedings.   · Consider approving SUP-07-04-08, a Special Use Permit and Institutional Development Plan for Lawrence High School for the construction of additional parking and installation of bleachers/restrooms/concessions/lighting/sound systems to accommodate football/softball/soccer competition on-site at 1901 Louisiana Street. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for City of Lawrence Public Schools USD 497, property owner of record. Adopt Ordinance No. 8319 for SUP-07-04-08, a Special Use Permit and Institutional Development Plan for Lawrence High School, on first reading. (PC Item 9; approved 7-0-1 on 8/27/08)   Staff Report Revised Site Plan Map of Area Correspondence Narrative & Supporting Documentation ACTION:      Approve SUP-07-04-08, a Special Use Permit for Lawrence High School, subject to conditions, and adopt Ordinance No. 8319 on first reading, if appropriate. · Consider approving SUP-07-06-08, a Special Use Permit and Institutional Development Plan for Centennial/Lawrence Virtual School for the construction of additional parking and installation of bleachers/restrooms/concessions/lighting system to accommodate baseball and tennis competition on-site at 2145 Louisiana Street. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for City of Lawrence Public Schools USD 497, property owner of record. Adopt Ordinance No. 8320 for SUP-07-06-08, a Special Use Permit and Institutional Development Plan for Centennial/Lawrence Virtual School, on first reading.  (PC Item 10; approved 7-0-1 on 8/27/08)    Staff Report Revised Site Plan Correspondence ACTION:      Approve SUP-07-06-08, a Special Use Permit for Centennial/Lawrence Virtual School, subject to conditions, and adopt Ordinance No. 8320 on first reading, if appropriate. · Consider approving SUP-07-05-08, a Special Use Permit and Institutional Development Plan for Free State High School for the construction of additional parking and installation of bleachers/restrooms/concessions/lighting/sound systems to accommodate football/softball/basketball/soccer/tennis competition on-site at 4700 Overland Dr. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for City of Lawrence Public Schools USD 497, property owner of record. Adopt Ordinance No. 8321 for SUP-07-05-08, a Special Use Permit and Institutional Development Plan for Free State High School, on first reading. (PC Item 11; approved 7-0-1 on 8/27/08)   Staff Report Revised Site Plan Map of Area Correspondence ACTION:      Approve SUP-07-05-08, a Special Use Permit for Free State High School, subject to conditions, and adopt Ordinance No. 8321 on first reading, if appropriate.
09/23/08 10/28/08	· Receive update on Oread Hotel traffic plan. · Employee Service Awards.
TBD	· 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.  Adopt Ordinance No. 8297 on first reading regarding TA-03-01-08 to amend Article 4 of the Development Code relating to uses permitted in the GPI District. (PC Item 4; approved 8-0 on 6/23/08)  (PC Item 4; approved 8-0 on 6/23/08)   Staff Report Correspondence PC Minutes ACTION:      Approve TA-03-01-08 and adopt Ordinance No. 8297 on first reading, if appropriate. · Consider city laws regarding the keeping of live fowl and domesticated hedgehogs in the city limits.   Staff Memo & Attachment · Consider the following items related to Lawrence SmartCode:   Staff Memo & Draft 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)   Draft PC Resolution 2008-01 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) Draft PC Resolution No. 2008-02 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. · K-10 and Farmer’s Turnpike Plan.  07/07/08 Draft Plan · Draft Rural Water District #5 contract – awaiting finalization with RWD and City.   Draft Agreement · 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) Please note:  This item will be reheard by the Planning Commission to consider additional language to make other articles consistent with the proposed text. Staff Memo & Supporting Attachments 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. · Consider the 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 & Proposed Language Correspondence PC Minutes Staff Memo Staff Powerpoint Presentation · Consider authorization of City contribution toward site work for the 87 acre tract adjacent to the East Hills Business Park.   DCDI Letter ECO2 Letter · Approve Text Amendment TA-07-14-08, to Section 20-525 and Section 20-526 of the Development Code to specify use standards for general retail sales and retail establishments in the MU (Mixed Use) District. (Initiated by Planning Commission on 7/21/08) Adopt Ordinance No. 8318 on first reading for TA-07-14-08, to Section 20-525 and Section 20-526 of the Development Code. (PC Item 7; approved 8-0 on 8/27/08)    Staff Report PC Minutes Correspondence · Consent Agenda Item.  Approve Text Amendment TA-06-12-08, to Section 20-810 of the Subdivision Regulations to clarify the natural resources and environmentally sensitive areas that are to be protected or preserved. Initiated by County Commission June 23, 2008. Adopt Ordinance No. 8317 on first reading for TA-06-12-08, to Section 20-810 of the Subdivision Regulations. (PC Item 3; approved 7-0 on 8/25/08)    Staff Report PC Minutes · Approve a contract with LSA Associates, Inc. for on-call traffic modeling services needed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in their conduct of the regional transportation planning program. The funding for this contact is 80% federal planning funds programmed by the MPO with the 20% local match provided by the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Department.   Staff Memo & Attachments