Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

City Manager David L. Corliss

 

Date:

September 22, 2011

 

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. 

 

October

·         Continue discussion regarding redistricting.

 

10/11/11

·         First reading of ordinance for Grandstand Sportswear and Glassware tax abatement.

 

Approve the following items related to the 8th/Penn (Poehler Building) project:

  • Approve Text Amendments, TA-8-13-11, to Article 3 of the Lawrence Land Development Code and to the 8th & Pennsylvania Urban Conservation Overlay District, including the Design Guidelines 8th and Penn Neighborhood Redevelopment Zone, in order to accommodate a residential proposal for property located at 619 E. 8th Street that exceeds the density limit currently noted in the guidelines. Initiated by City Commission on 8/9/11. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8675, Text Amendments (TA-8-13-11) to Article 3 of the Lawrence Land Development Code and to the 8th & Pennsylvania Urban Conservation Overlay District, including the Design Guidelines 8th and Penn Neighborhood Redevelopment Zone. (PC Item 4; approved 9-0 on 9/26/11)

 

  • Approve Rezoning, Z-8-22-11, approximately .56 acres from CS (Strip Commercial) to RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) within the 8th & Pennsylvania Urban Conservation Overlay District, located at 619 E 8th Street. Submitted by Bartlett & West, Inc., for Ohio Mortgage Investors, LLC property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8676, for Rezoning (Z-8-22-11) approximately .56 acres from CS (Strip Commercial) to RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) within the 8th & Pennsylvania Urban Conservation Overlay District, located at 619 E 8th Street. (PC Item 5A; approved 9-0 on 9/26/11)

 

  • Approve Rezoning, Z-8-23-11, approximately .27 acres from CS (Strip Commercial) to RM12D (Multi-Dwelling Residential) within the 8th & Pennsylvania Urban Conservation Overlay District, located at 804-806 Pennsylvania Street. Submitted by Bartlett & West, Inc., for Ohio Mortgage Investors, LLC, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8677, for Rezoning (Z-8-23-11) approximately .27 acres from CS (Strip Commercial) to RM12D (Multi-Dwelling Residential) within the 8th & Pennsylvania Urban Conservation Overlay District, located at 804-806 Pennsylvania Street. (PC Item 5B; approved 9-0 on 9/26/11)

 

  • Authorize the Mayor to execute a development agreement with East Lawrence Historic Partners, LLC.

 

REGULAR

·         Consider accepting dedication of easements and rights of way for a one lot Preliminary Plat, PP-7-6-11, for Fifth Street Bluff Subdivision, approximately 0.29 acres, located on W 5th Street near the connection of Iowa Street and W 5th Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for JMC Construction, property owner of record. (PC Item 1; approved 6-2 on 9/26/11)

 

·         Initiate a text amendment to Chapter 20 of the City Code, Land Development Code, to review the uses of the existing industrial districts and explore creating a new district that permits uses with intensities between the IL (Limited Industrial) district and IG (General Industrial) district.

 

ACTION:      Initiate text amendment to review the uses of the existing industrial districts and explore creating a new district that permits uses with intensities between the Il (Limited Industrial) district and IG (General Industrial) district, if appropriate.

 

Consider the following items related to 1043 Indiana Street:

·         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 project at 1043 Indiana Street and the that the proposed project includes/does not include all possible planning to minimize harm to the listed properties. The Historic Resources Commission determined on September 15, 2011 that this project will encroach upon, damage or destroy the listed historic properties and their environs.    Sept. 2011 Staff Report   Location Map   Oread National Register   Renderings   KS State Historical Society Letters   Environs Information  HRC Action Summary Letter - September 2011   Photo - September 2011   HRC Packet - July 2011    HRC Packet - May 2011    Applicant Submittal - October 2010    Photo - June 2011   Correspondence    Comments from Lawrence Preservation Alliance

 

ACTION:      Make a determination based on a consideration of all relevant factors that there is a feasible and prudent alternative to the proposed project to be located at 1043 Indiana Street and that the proposed project does not include all possible planning to minimize harm to the listed property, if appropriate.

 

·         Consider Rezoning, Z-7-18-11, approximately 0.80 acres from U-KU (University-Kansas University) to RM32-PD (Multi-Dwelling Residential-Planned Development), located at 1043 Indiana Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Triple T LLC, property owner of record. (PC Item 5A; approved 8-0 on 8/24/11)   Staff Report   Map of Area   PC Minutes   Correspondence

 

·         Consider Preliminary Development Plan, PDP-7-1-11, to relocate the Varsity House and development of a Multi-Dwelling Structure, located at 1043 Indiana Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Triple T LLC, property owner of record. (PC Item 5B; approved 8-0 on 8/24/11)  Staff Report   Renderings   Plans & Elevations   PC Minutes   Correspondence

 

 

 

10/18/11

·         Second reading of ordinance for Grandstand Sportswear and Glassware tax abatement.

 

Approve the following items related to 3900 W. 24th Place:

·         Approve Rezoning, Z-7-21-11, approximately 3.3 acres from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) to CN2 (Neighborhood Shopping Center), located at 3900 W. 24th Place. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Corporate Holdings II, LLC, property owner of record, and Hy-Vee, Inc. as contract purchaser. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8673, for Rezoning (Z-7-21-11) approximately 3.3 acres from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) to CN2 (Neighborhood Shopping Center), located at 3900 W. 24th Place. (PC Item 3A; approved 9-0 on 9/26/11)

 

·         Accept dedication of easements and rights of way for Preliminary Plat, PP-7-7-11, of Inverness Park Plaza Addition No. 5, a Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Inverness Park Plaza Addition No. 1, for a two lot commercial development, located at 3900 W 24th Place. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Corporate Holdings II, LLC, property owner of record, and Hy-Vee, Inc. as contract purchaser. (PC Item 3B; approved 9-0 on 9/26/11) 

 

·         Approve Special Use Permit, SUP-7-4-11, for Gas and Fuel sales, also known as a convenience store, with a carwash and office building on approximately 3.3 acres of vacant property located at 3900 W 24th Place. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Corporate Holdings II, LLC, property owner of record, and Hy-Vee, Inc. as contract purchaser. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8674, for Special Use Permit (SUP-7-4-11) for Gas and Fuel sales, also known as a convenience store, with a carwash and office building on approximately 3.3 acres of vacant property located at 3900 W 24th Place.  (PC Item 3C; approved 9-0 on 9/26/11) 

 

·         Consider revisions to the City’s Transportation Development District, Community Improvement District, and Neighborhood Revitalization Act Policies.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

11/22/11

·         Commission Meeting will start at 5:00 p.m.  This meeting is planned to be short.

 

11/29/11

·         Commission Meeting canceled due to fifth Tuesday.

 

TBD

·         Consider approval of the requested annexation, A-3-1-11 of approximately 67 acres located at 933, 939, & 943 N. 1800 Rd.  Adopt on first reading the ordinance authorizing the annexation.

 

·         Consider Rezoning, Z-3-8-11, approximately 67 acres from A (Agricultural) to IG (General Industrial), located at 933, 939, & 943 N 1800 Rd. Submitted by Steven Rothwell, Timothy W. and Lani S. Rothwell, for Timothy Rothwell, Wilber C. Rothwell, and Donald Kenna Rothwell, property owners of record. (PC Item 2; approved 7-1-1 on 7/25/11)   Staff Report   Map of Area   Article 4 Use Table   Correspondence   PC Minutes   Protest Petition Report   Protest Petition Map   Resolution No. 11-25

 

·         Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CPA-4-4-10, to Horizon 2020 – Chapter 11 - Historic Resources. (PC Item 6; approved 7-0 on 6/20/11)  Staff Report   Proposed Chapter 11 - PC Approved   Existing Chapter 11   Horizon 2020 Preservation Plan Element   PC Minutes   Correspondence

 

·         Text amendment regarding the use of synthetic turf as landscaping material.