Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

TO:	Mayor and City Commission
FROM:	City Manager David L. Corliss
Date:	September 11 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. 

09/23/08	· Receive update on Oread Hotel traffic plan.
10/28/08	· 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 the following items related to Lawrence SmartCode:   Staff Memo & Draft Smartcode Correspondence 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 Correspondence 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 · 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 · Consider city laws regarding the keeping of live fowl and domesticated hedgehogs in the city limits.   Staff Memo & Attachment · Consider changes to the city environmental code pertaining to trash abatement. This is a follow up item to the 11/07/07 study session with the Oread Neighborhood Association.   Staff Memo and Attachments