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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

April 19, 2011 - 6:35 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 04/14/11)

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Updates:

04/19/11 @ 11:45 a.m.

Added termite inspection report to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 -711 Connecticut.
Added revised elevation drawings for Dillon’s to the Future Agenda Items.

04/18/11 @ 1:45 p.m.

Added a 2010 Downtown Parking Capacity Map to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – 1040 Vermont parking pass request.
Added additional information to Regular Agenda Item No 2 – 711 Connecticut.

04/15/11 @ 10:45 a.m.

Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 9 – a request from the Lawrence MS Walk for signs of community interest.
Added additional attachments to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – 711 Connecticut.

A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. None.

B. CONSENT AGENDA:

NOTE: All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on those items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

1. Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 04/12/11.

2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.

3. Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.

4. Bid and purchase items:

a) Set bid date of May 3, 2011 for City Bid No. B1122, Project No. PW1109, 2011 Downtown, Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs. Bid Memo & Attachments

b) Set bid date of May 3, 2011 for City Bid No. B1126, Project No. PW1102, 6^th Street. Folks Road to Monterey Way, Geometric Improvements, Milling, Overlay, Pavement Marking. Bid Memo

c) Set a bid opening date of May 24, 2011 for Bid Number B1125 2011 Pump & Motor Rehab. Bid Memo

5. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 8628, to rezone (Z-2-6-11) the 800 block of Lynn Street, approximately 3.9 acres, from the IG (General Industrial) and IL (Limited Industrial) Districts to the RMO (Multi-Dwelling Residential-Office) District. (PC Item 4; approved 9-0 on 3/28/11)

6. Approve a Temporary Use of Public Right-of-Way Permit for the Lawrence Art Guild to close Massachusetts Street from North Park Street to South Park Street on Sunday, May 1 from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. for the 2011 Art in the Park Art Fair. Staff Memo

7. Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with ADG (Airport Development Group) in the amount of $54,558 ($51,830 paid by FAA and $2,800 paid by City) for a Wildlife Hazard Assessment study at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Staff Memo

8. Approve as signs of community interest, a request from the Antique Automobile Club of America to place temporary directional and notification signs along 23^rd Street in the area of the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The signs are in connection with The Lawrence Swap Meeting and will be placed out Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8, 2011. Approval is contingent on adjacent property owner permission.

9. Approve as signs of community interest, a request from the Lawrence MS Walk to place signs at various locations in the right-of-way from April 20 – May 1, 2011.

C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report & Attachments

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.

D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Consider request for long term parking passes and to designate parking lot #10 (1000 block of Vermont Street) as a long term parking lot. This item was continued from the April 5, 2011 City Commission Meeting. Staff Memo & Attachments 04/05/11 Meeting Materials (internet access required) 2010 Downtown Parking Capacity Map - Added 04/18/11

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

2. Consider making a determination based on a consideration of all relevant factors that there is/is not a feasible and prudent alternative to the proposed demolition of the structures located at 711 Connecticut Street and that the proposed demolition includes/does not include all possible planning to minimize harm to the listed property. The Historic Resources Commission determined on February 17, 2011 that this project will encroach upon, damage or destroy the listed historic properties and their environs. Staff Report Site Plan Application Appeal Request HRC Minutes Correspondence Staff Memo - Added 04/15/11 Feasibility of Repairing - Added 04/15/11 Location Map - Added 04/15/11 Structural Assessment - Added 04/15/11 Photos - Added 04/15/11 Appeal Follow-Up - Added 04/18/11 Structural Evaluation - Added 04/18/11 Termite Report - Added 04/19/11

ACTION: Make a determination based on a consideration of all relevant factors that there is/is not a feasible and prudent alternative to the proposed demolition of the structures located at 711 Connecticut Street and that the proposed demolition includes/does not include all possible planning to minimize harm to the listed property, if appropriate.

3. Consider the following rezonings from RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to MU (Mixed Use): Staff Report Map of Area Application Attachments Correspondence PC Minutes

a) Consider Rezoning, Z-1-1-11, of approximately.13 acres and adjacent right-of-way from RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to MU (Mixed Use), located at 1340 Tennessee Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Gremlin Holdings, LLC., property owner of record. (PC Item 2A; approved 10-0 on 3/28/11)

b) Consider Rezoning, Z-1-2-11, of approximately .13 acres and adjacent right-of-way from RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to MU (Mixed Use), including establishing a Bar or Lounge use as an automatic Special Use Permit for Bullwinkle’s, located at 1344 Tennessee Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Lynn Investments LLC., property owner of record. (PC Item 2B; approved 8-2 on 3/28/11)

c) Consider a Special Use Permit, SUP-3-2-11, for a bar or lounge use located at 1344 Tennessee Street for Bullwinkle’s and consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8627, for a Special Use Permit (SUP-3-2-11) for a bar or lounge use located at 1344 Tennessee Street. (PC Item 2B; approved 8-2 on 3/28/11)

d) Consider Rezoning, Z-1-3-11, of approximately .27 acres and adjacent right-of-way from RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to MU (Mixed Use), located at 1343 Tennessee Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for TK Property’s LLC., property owner of record. (PC Item 2C; approved 10-0 on 3/28/11)

e) Consider Rezoning, Z-11-25-09, of approximately .23 acres and adjacent right-of-way from RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to MU (Mixed Use), located at 1403 Tennessee Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for DJC Holdings, LLC, property owner of record. (PC Item 2D; approved 10-0 on 3/28/11)

f) Consider Rezoning, Z-11-26-09, of approximately .14 acres and adjacent right-of-way from RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to MU (Mixed Use), located at 1400 Ohio Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Wakarusa Partners, property owner of record. (PC Item 2E; approved 10-0 on 3/28/11)

g) Consider Rezoning, Z-11-28-09, of approximately .20 acres and adjacent right-of-way from RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to MU (Mixed Use), located at 413 W. 14th Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Douglas J. Compton, property owner of record. (PC Item 2F; approved 10-0 on 3/28/11)

h) Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8626, to rezone (Z-1-1-11, Z-1-2-11, Z-1-3-11, Z-11-25-09, Z-11-26-09, Z-11-28-09) approximately 1.1 acres, located at 1340 Tennessee St, 1344 Tennessee St, 1343 Tennessee St, 1403 Tennessee St, 1400 Ohio St, and 413 W 14^th St, from RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to MU (Mixed Use).

ACTION: Approve rezoning of (Z-1-1-11, Z-1-2-11, Z-1-3-11, Z-11-25-09, Z-11-26-09, Z-11-28-09) approximately 1.1 acres, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8626, if appropriate.

ACTION: Approve Special Use Permit (SUP-3-2-11) for a bar or lounge use located at 1344 Tennessee Street and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8627, if appropriate.

4. Orientation session with City Commission. Information on Kansas Open Meetings Act

E. PUBLIC COMMENT:

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments - updated 04/19/11

G. COMMISSION ITEMS:

H. CALENDAR: Meeting List

1. Review and consider 2012 budget process calendar; consider date for possible City goal setting session (City Commission Goals).

· Solid Waste Task Force meeting, Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.

· Solid Waste Task Force meeting, Wednesday, May 4, 6:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.

· City offices closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

· May 31 City Commission meeting canceled due to the fifth Tuesday of the month.

*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print

I. CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:

Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Boards and Commissions. If interested in serving on a board, citizens should visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Community Commission on Homelessness:

Two vacancies for terms that expire 12/31/11.

Community Development Advisory Committee:

Two vacancies for at-large positions that expired 09/30/10.

Electrical Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/11. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

Historic Resources Commission:

One vacancy for a position expired 03/01/11. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

Hospital Board:

One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/11.

Lawrence Alliance:

One vacancy for a term that expired 11/30 10 and one vacancy for a position that expires 11/30/11.