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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM |
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Department: |
Planning & Development Services |
Commission Meeting Date: October 16, 2018 |
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Staff Contact: |
Becky Pepper, Planner II |
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Recommendations/Options/Action Requested: |
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Initiate a Text Amendment, TA-18-00466, to the City of Lawrence Code, Chapters 18 and 20 regarding the use of synthetic turf. |
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Executive Summary: |
Chapter 18, Article 4, Section 18-402 of the City of Lawrence Code, provides regulations regarding the use of synthetic turf. The section currently requires that no synthetic turn be installed within the city unless: (i) It is of limited, small-scale use; and (ii) After application is made for such use to the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Department, such use is specifically approved by the City Commission.
This request is to initiate a text amendment to consider revising the language of Section 18-402 regarding the approval body, changing it from the City Commission to the Planning Director. The text amendment will also outline the process to appeal the Planning Director’s decision.
Chapter 20, Article 10, Section 20-1009(b) of the Land Development Code references Section 18-402 of the City Code. As such, this text amendment initiation request includes revisions to the applicable section in Chapter 20.
The City Commission is not taking action to amend the City of Lawrence Code with the initiation. If initiated, the request will be scheduled for a future Planning Commission hearing and their recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission for a final hearing. |
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Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor |
n/a |
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Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source): |
The item is not included in the budget or the CIP because it is related to a request to amend the text of the City of Lawrence Code. |
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Attachments: |
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