ORDINANCE NO. 8319
SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. SUP-07-04-08
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ZONING: AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 LOUISIANA STREET, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS:
SECTION ONE: Special Use Permit Granted: Pursuant to the regulations set forth in the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas Section 20-1306 and Section 20-1307 an Institutional Development Plan is approved and permission is hereby granted to use in the manner set forth in Sections Two and Three, the following described property:
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Lot 1, Block 1 of Lawrence High School Addition in the City of Lawrence, Kansas.
SECTION TWO: That the real property described in Section One shall hereafter allow for the construction of Athletic Fields (with bleachers, lights, restrooms, parking facilities, public address system, and concessions) as accessory uses to the principal school use.
All zoning ordinances or zoning regulations of the City of Lawrence, Kansas affecting the use of the real property described in Section One which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby made inapplicable to the said property.
SECTION THREE: The special use permit granted in Sections One and Two of this ordinance in addition to the full compliance with any general provisions contained in the Development Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas is hereby made contingent upon the performance and observation of the following additional and supplementary regulations, stipulations, conditions, and restrictions, of which the violation of any hereafter enumerated will be a supplementary basis for the revocation of the special use permit in addition to those specified in Section[s] 20-1306 and Section 20-1307, to wit:
1. Execution of a Site Plan Performance Agreement.
2. Per Section 20-1307(e), recording of the Institutional Development Plan (Site Plan) at the Register of Deeds Office.
3. Prior to building permits being issued for any of the athletic field light poles, the applicant shall either revise the site plan to show conformance with the 60’ height limit of such poles, gain approval of a variance to exceed the 60’ height limit, or gain approval of a text amendment that provides for heights greater than 60’.
4. Provision of notice to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks regarding the relocation of the tennis courts (due to original funding agreements).
5. Revision of the site plan to provide the following:
a. Provision of a continuous, double row of columnar trees, along the entire length of the west and south property lines to provide buffering from the football field, softball field and new parking lot.
b. Reconstruction of sidewalks along the Louisiana Street and 21st Street frontage to meet current 6’ and 5’ width standards.
c. Provision of additional details related to bleacher height, light pole heights, and hours of operation for field lights.
d. Provision of corrected parking summary regarding required and provided parking based on multiple uses on site per Development Code requirements.
e. Expansion of parking summary to identify number of existing spaces, net proposed spaces and total spaces ultimately to be developed.
f. Correction of Building Use summary to indicate number of students based on 08/2008 District Preliminary Enrollment Report.
g. Provision of additional dimensions and corrections to cross sections to accurately reflect proposed improvements and existing structures.
h. Notation that litter will be monitored and picked up on a regular basis.
i. Notation that no gate is proposed along the western perimeter fence.
j. Notation regarding the height of screen fencing that will be provided at softball backstop and soccer fields to minimize ‘fly balls’ potential.
k. Specific location of concession/restrooms at football field prior to release of plan for permits (under bleachers or stand-alone buildings, not both).
l. Provision of additional information required by Stormwater Engineer for final approval of stormwater drainage improvements including:
i) Grading scale at larger scale for review of existing and proposed contours.
ii) Specify that all curb inlets will be constructed per City storm sewer standard details.
iii) Submittal and approval of a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWP3) prior to release of building permits.
6. Approval of a photometric plan (submitted 08/21/08).
7. Provide and comply with the manufacturer’s specifications for bleachers (with specific size and height information).
8. Approval of a revised traffic impact study and inclusion of any recommended improvements (if determined necessary following staff review).
9. Approval of a revised downstream sanitary sewer study and inclusion of any recommended improvements (if determined necessary following staff review).
10. The site plan shall be revised to show a minimum of a 75 foot setback for the football stadium from the west property boundary and a maximum 35 foot height limit for the bleachers.
11. Provision of an operating agreement between the City and the applicant regarding the maximum level of activity at the athletic fields, including the number of days of use and the hours of operation.
SECTION FOUR: Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or is otherwise held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the validity of any remaining parts of this ordinance.
SECTION FIVE: This ordinance shall take affect and be in force from and after its passage and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Governing Body this _____ day of ___________, 2008.
APPROVED:
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Michael Dever
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Toni Ramirez Wheeler
Director of Legal Services
Publish one time and return one Proof of Publication to the City Clerk and one to the Director of Legal Services.