Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

City Manager David L. Corliss

 

Date:

March 25, 2010 – Updated 03/29/10

 

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. 

 

04/06/10

CONSENT

·         Accept dedication of easements and rights of way for a Preliminary Plat, PP-1-2-10, for Lawrence Municipal Airport Addition No. 2, approximately 15.7 acres, located at 1915 Airport Rd., and variances from Sections 20-801 & 20-810 of the Subdivision Regulations regarding the portion of property to be platted and number of access points to the site. Submitted by the City of Lawrence, property owner of record. (PC Item 1; approved 7-0 on 3/22/10)

 

·         Approve rezoning, Z-1-2-10, of approximately 8.18 acres, located southeast of W 27th St. & Crossgate Drive, from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to OS (Open Space). Submitted by the City of Lawrence, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8498, for rezoning (Z-1-2-10) of approximately 8.18 acres, located southeast of W 27th St & Crossgate Drive, from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to OS (Open Space). (PC Item 2B; approved 7-0 on 3/22/10)

 

·         Accept dedication of easements and rights of way for a 2 lot Preliminary Plat, PP-1-1-10, for Four Seasons Pump Station, containing approximately 30.894 acres, located southeast of W 27th St. & Crossgate Drive. Submitted by Bartlett & West for the City of Lawrence, property owner of record. (PC Item 2A; approved 7-0-1 on 3/22/10)

 

·         Approve a Special Use Permit, SUP-1-2-10, for the City of Lawrence Pump Station 09 Wet Weather Storage Expansion, a minor utility, on approximately 8.18 acres, located southeast of W 27th St. & Crossgate Drive. Submitted by the City of Lawrence, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8499, for Special Use Permit (SUP-1-2-10) for the City of Lawrence Pump Station 09 Wet Weather Storage Expansion, a minor utility, on approximately 8.18 acres, located southeast of W 27th St. & Crossgate Drive. (PC Item 2C; approved 7-0-1 on 3/22/10) 

 

·         Approve a revised Preliminary Development Plan, PDP-1-1-10, for Bauer Farm, on approximately 43.88 acres, located at 4700 West 6th St. The revised plan proposes the development of an independent living facility on the 4.24 acres located at the immediate SW corner of Overland Dr. & Folks Rd. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Free State Group, LLC; Free State Holdings, Inc; Bauer Farms Residential, LLC; Bauer Farm Retail Pad 1, LLC; Kansas CVS Pharmacy, LLC; Lawrence Tunnel Wash, LLC; Pete G & Diana Bernal; and Lee & Karen Schmidt, property owners of record. (PC Item 3; approved 8-0 on 3/22/10)

 

·         Acknowledge extension of the City/KU Land Use Agreement for another five year term.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

Adopt Resolution No.  6880, ratifying the Community Development Advisory Committee’s decision in finding the property at 331 Johnson Avenue to be in violation of City Code Sections 9-601.1 (A) and (C).   Staff Memo & Attachments (Added 03/29/10)

 

 

04/13/10

·         State of the City Address and Mayoral Elections.

 

·         Consider approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-1-3-10, for the establishment of a Temporary Shelter for the Lawrence Community Shelter, approximately 4.15 acres, located at 3701 Franklin Park Circle. Submitted by Lawrence Community Shelter, for Franklin Business Center LLC, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8500, for Special Use Permit (SUP-1-3-10) for the establishment of a Temporary Shelter for the Lawrence Community Shelter, approximately 4.15 acres, located at 3701 Franklin Park Circle. (PC Item 4; approved 5-2 on 3/22/10)

 

ACTION:    Approve Special Use Permit (SUP-1-3-10) for Lawrence Community Shelter located at 3701 Franklin Park Circle, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8500, if appropriate.

 

04/20/10

·         Conduct a public hearing on a request by the Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau, for a waiver of the restriction of the sale and serving of alcoholic liquor within 400 feet of a school or church, pursuant to section 4-113(a) of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas regarding the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages related to the Tour of Lawrence, on July 2nd between the hours of 6:00 pm until midnight and July 4th, between the hours of noon until 9:00 pm.; consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8502, authorizing the temporary sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages at certain specified downtown public property related to the event.    Staff Memo & Attachments

 

May/June

·         Upon conclusion of 2010 Kansas Legislature, review and consider possible changes to City primary election law.

 

November

·         Receive status report on LCS relocation efforts.

 

TBD

·         Receive staff memo regarding possible annexation of Westar Energy Center and adjacent properties.  Additionally, staff is working on a memorandum discussing possible annexation of the Miller/Wells acres area.

 

·         Receive Lawrence Human Relations Commission gender identity report.  Report

 

·         Receive economic development policy updates and forward to PIRC for review and comment:

    • New language that would provide tax abatement bonuses for firms that provide high-wage jobs (staff memo);
    • Update to IRB policy to account for changes to state law and guidelines for retail and multifamily use (IRB memo and draft IRB policy);
    • A new CID policy establishing the criteria, financing, processes and fees for these districts in Lawrence (CID memo, draft CID policy, and state CID legislation)

 

·         City Auditor will present report following up on prior recommendations.

 

·         Consider approving recommendations for changes in routes for the public transit system.   Staff Memo & Attachments