Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

City Manager David L. Corliss

 

Date:

November 20, 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. 

 

12/02/08

Consent Agenda:

Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinance(s):

 

·         Approve Special Use Permit, SUP-09-09-08, for Westside Plaza for addition of a healthcare office (oral surgery), located at 4811 Bob Billings Parkway. Submitted by Adam Williams, for NEK Management LLC, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8356, authorizing the Special Use Permit for Westside Plaza located at 4811 Bob Billings Parkway. (PC Item 2; approved 10-0 on 11/17/08) 

 

·         Approve Comprehensive Plan, CPA-2008-3, amending Chapter 6-Commercial Land Use – Inner-Neighborhood Commercial Uses to correct inconsistencies between the description in the comprehensive plan and the Land Development Code including location and an update as to where existing neighborhood commercial centers are located. Adopt on first reading, joint City Ordinance No. 8357/County Resolution No. ____, amending Chapter 6-Commercial Land Use – Inner-Neighborhood Commercial Uses for Comprehensive Plan, CPA-2008-3. (PC Item 3; approved 10-0 on 11/17/08) 

 

Regular Agenda:

·         Consider approving revisions to Downtown Design Guidelines. (PC Item 6; approved 8-0 on 10/20/08)  

 

ACTION:      Approve revisions to Downtown Design Guidelines, if appropriate.

 

·         Consider approving Comprehensive Plan, CPA-2008-9, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans, to add a reference to and incorporate the K-10 & Farmer’s Turnpike Plan and consider adopting on first reading, joint City Ordinance No. 8358/County Resolution No. ____, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans for Comprehensive Plan, CPA-2008-9. (PC Item 4; approved 7-3 on 11/17/08)

 

ACTION:      Approve CPA-2008-9, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans and adopt on first reading, Joint City Ordinance No. 8358/County Resolution No. ____, if appropriate.

 

·         2009 Legislative Priority Statement.

 

·         Review items related to keeping of live fowl and domesticated hedgehogs.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

·         Consider approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2008-6, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans, to add a reference to and incorporate the West of K-10 Plan and adopt on first reading, Joint City  Ordinance No. 8340/County Resolution No. ____, approving CPA-2008-6.  (PC Item 5; approved 6-2 on 10/20/08)   Staff Report    West of K-10 Plan - Exhibit 1   September Correspondence to Planning Commission   October Correspondence to Planning Commission   1st and 2nd Draft Correspondence   PC Minutes   Power Point Presentation

 

ACTION:      Approve CPA-2008-6, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8340 approving CPA-2008-6, if appropriate.

 

·         Consider approval of 45 mph design speed for 31st Street Concept Study.  DGCO Memo

 

·         Consider changes to the sidewalk snow and ice removal ordinance.

 

12/09/08

Consent Agenda:

·         Adopt Resolution No. ____, declaring the boundaries of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.  This is an annual state law requirement.

 

Regular Agenda:

·         Conduct public hearing to discuss the condition of the dilapidated structure at 1207 E. 13th Street and to consider declaring the structure unsafe and ordering its repair or removal within a specified period of time.    Staff Memo & Attachments

 

·         Receive staff report on economic development issues and policies.  Staff Memo & Attachments   Sustainability Advisory Board Letter of 05/07/08

 

·         Consider changes recommended by the Eco2 Commission to be adopted into the Eco2 Plan for Douglas County.   Plan with Changes

 

·         Status update on Baldwin Woods Open Space Project.   Eco2 Request

 

·         Receive staff report regarding panhandling.  

 

12/16/08

·         Receive staff report on the structure at 617 W. 4th Street.

 

·         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.

 

12/30/08

City Commission Meeting is at 9:00 a.m. and is planned to be short.

 

01/06/09

Consider the following items related to the rezoning of the property located at the southwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive:

 

a)      Consider approval of CPA-2008-10, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Horizon 2020 Chapter 6, Commercial Land Use, to include the southwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive as a potential location for a new Neighborhood Commercial Center and 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 southwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive as a potential location for a new Neighborhood Commercial Center. (PC Item 2; approved 5-4 on 7/21/08)   Staff Report   Horizon 2020 Chapter 6   Correspondence   Neighboring Commercial Centers Map    PC Minutes   Resolution 2008-07   Staff Powerpoint Presentation

 

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

 

b)       Consider approving a request to rezone a tract of land, (Z-05-12A-08) approximately 3.324 acres from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) to CN2 (Neighborhood Shopping Center), located on the southwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive. Submitted by Mission River LLC, for Inverness Park Limited Partnership, property owner of record and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8303, rezoning approximately 3.324 acres (Z-05-12A-08) from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) to CN2 (Neighborhood Shopping Center), located on the southwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive. (PC Item 3A; approved 5-4 on 7/21/08)    Staff Report   Final Plat Map   Correspondence   Misc. Information   PC Minutes   Staff Powerpoint Presentation

 

ACTION:       Approve the rezoning of approximately 3.324 acres (Z-05-12A-08) from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) to CN2 (Neighborhood Shopping Center), located on the southwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8303, if appropriate.

 

TBD

 

·         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 approving Text Amendment TA-12-27-07, revisions to multiple sections of the City Development Code to revise the Protection Standards for Environmentally Sensitive Areas and to provide more precise definitions. TA-12-27-07 with revisions to Sections 20-1101, 20-1109 & 20-1701 PC; item 18; approved 7-1-1 on 7/23/08 meeting. TA-12-27-07 with revisions to Sections 20-701 and 20-702 to maintain consistency throughout the Code; PC item 9; approved 7-0 on 9/24/08)    Staff Memo   Supporting Documents   Correspondence   PC Minutes

 

ACTION:      Approve Text Amendment TA-12-27-07, revisions to Sections 20-701, 20-702, 20-1101, 20-1109 and 20-1701 of the City Development Code to revise Protection   Standards for Environmentally Sensitive Areas and provide more precise definitions, if appropriate.

 

·         Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8300, incorporating by reference, a Text Amendment (TA-04-03-08), to Chapter 20 of the Lawrence City Code (Land Development Code) to define and permit various homeless facilities.  (Text Amendment approved by City Commission on 10/14/08).

 

·         Consider approving revised CPA-2004-02, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 7: Industrial and Employment Related Land Use and consider adopting on first reading, revised Joint City Ordinance No. 8283/County Resolution No. ____, for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-2004-02) to Horizon 2020, Chapter 7. (Tabled from the 10/21/08 CC meeting, BoCC Approved 3-0 11/12/08, PC Approved 7-2 5/21/08)   11/20/08 Update Memo   Draft Chapter Approved By County and PC   Joint Ordinance No. 8283/County Resolution   11/12/08 County Commission Memo   Draft Chapter Discussed at 10/21/08 CC Meeting   05/21/08 PC Staff Report