Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

City Manager David L. Corliss

 

Date:

October 2, 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. 

 

10/14/08

§         Introduction of Eutin Student Delegation.

 

§         Hearing on proposed Transportation Development District for Bauer Farms Development (northeast corner of 6th and Wakarusa)

 

§         Consider approving a request to rezone a tract of land, Z-05-10-08, approximately .483 acres from RMG (Multi-Dwelling Residential-Greek Housing) to MU (Mixed Use), located at 1420 Crescent Road. Submitted by Jayhawk Bookstore, for William P. Muggy, property owner of record and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8331, rezoning approximately .483 acres (Z-05-10-08) from RMG (Multi-Dwelling Residential-Greek Housing) to MU (Mixed Use), located at 1420 Crescent Road. (PC Item 1; approved 5-3-1 on 9/22/08)   Staff Report   Maps

 

ACTION:       Approve the rezoning of approximately .483 acres (Z-05-10-08) from RMG (Multi-Dwelling Residential-Greek Housing) to MU (Mixed Use), located at 1420 Crescent Road, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8331, 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. 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. (PC Item 5; approved 6-3 on 9/22/08)  

 

ACTION:       Approve Text Amendment TA-04-03-08, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8300, if appropriate.

 

10/28/08

·         Employee Service Awards.

 

TBD

·         Receive City Auditor’s report on Pavement Condition Measures.   Report

 

·         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

 

§         Approve revisions to Text Amendment TA-12-27-07 for revisions to multiple sections of the City Development Code to maintain consistency with proposed language recommended for approval in TA-12-27-07 (Sections 20-1101 & 20-1701, Environmentally Sensitive Areas) by Planning Commission at their July 2008 meeting. Adopt Ordinance No. 8304 on first reading regarding TA-12-27-07 for revisions to multiple sections of the City Development Code. (PC item 9; approved 7-0 on 9/24/08)

 

·         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

 

§         Accept dedication of easements and rights of way for PP-07-09-08, a Preliminary Plat for Countryside, a one lot non-residential subdivision containing 1.86 acres, located at 1216 Biltmore Drive. Submitted by Landplan Engineering PA, for Free State Development LC, property owner of record. (PC Item 6A; approved 7-0 on 9/24/08)   Staff Report   Plat Map   PC Minutes

 

§         Approve Special Use Permit SUP-07-07-08, for Countryside, a proposed Extended Care Facility to serve as an Alzheimer’s treatment facility, located at 1216 Biltmore Dr. Submitted by Landplan Engineering PA, for Free State Development LC, property owner of record. (PC Item 6B; approved 7-0 on 9/24/08)    Staff Report   Site Plan   Map of Area   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

 

·         Consider changes to the sidewalk snow and ice removal ordinance and enforcement program.   Staff Memo and Attachments