CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
September 13, 2005 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 09/08/05)
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A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Recognition of Roger Coffey and Jim McSwain.
2. Introduction of Mr. Shigeru Katsuyama, guest from Sister City Hiratsuka, Japan.
3. Proclaim Friday, September 11 - 17 as “POW/MIA RECOGNITION WEEK” and Friday, September 16 as “POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY.”
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. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Sign Code Board of Appeals meeting of 08/04/05
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of 08/04/05
Sesquicentennial Commission meeting of 08/17/05
Hughes Carnegie Center meetings of 08/15/05 and 08/29/05
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting. Claims
3. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services. License Memo
4. Bid and purchase items:
a) Approve agreement with BG Consultants for design of Phase II of downtown (700 and 800 block of Massachusetts; 9th Street, Kentucky to Vermont) waterline improvements in the amount of $115,936.21. Staff Memo
b) Authorize City Manager to execute architectural services agreement with GLPM Architects, Inc. in the amount of 69,900.00 for Phase II renovation work for the Carnegie Library building at 9th and Vermont (authorized by the City Commission on 08/16/05).
5. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 7925, regulating blasting from the Uniform Fire Code Board of Appeals. Staff Memo
6. Adopt findings of fact; approve rezoning request and authorize drafting of ordinance for placement on future agenda for Z-07-44-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately .99 acres from M-1 (Research Industrial) District to RO-2 (Residence-Office) District. The property is generally described as being located between E. 19th and Homewood Streets, east of Bullene Avenue, and commonly known as 927, 931, & 935 Homewood Street, and 934 & 938 E. 19th Street. Initiated by the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on June 22, 2005. (Item #14; PC approved 10-0 on 8/24/05.) Staff Report Planning Maps Correspondence PC Minutes
7. Approve text amendment to TA-07-02-05: to Chapter 21 of the City/County Subdivision Regulations regarding concurrent submissions of preliminary and final plats. Initiated by the Planning Commission on July 27, 2005. (Item #18; PC approved 9-0 on 8/24/05.) Staff Report Staff Memo Correspondence PC Minutes
8. Approve Temporary Use Permitted upon Review for TUPR-08-27-05: Bella Sera at the Preserve; 4600 Bob Billings Parkway; Tented display to promote proposed development; September 23-24 and October 1-2, 2005 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff Report Map of Area
9. Approve as “signs of community interest” temporary trailblazer signs for the September 24-25, October 1-2, 2005 Home Builder’s Association Fall Showcase of Homes. Request for Signs List of Locations
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Receive final report from Sesquicentennial Commission. Staff Memo
ACTION: Receive report.
2. Receive bids for general obligation bonds and temporary notes. Approve lowest responsible bidder. Declare emergency allowing for adoption on first and second reading. Draft Ordinance No. 7926 Draft Resolution No. 6610 Draft Resolution No. 6611
ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 7926 on first and second reading and Resolution No.’s 6610 and 6611, if appropriate.
3. Consider various land issues for Mary’s Lake Addition:
a) Conduct de novo hearing for PP-06-12-05: Preliminary Plat for Mary’s Lake Addition. The property is generally described as being located north of 31st Street and east of Haskell Avenue. This proposed residential subdivision and city parkland contains approximately 15.98 acres. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Mary’s Lake Properties, L.L.C., property owner of record. (Item #15C; on 8/24/05 PC.) Request for de novo Hearing Staff Report Plan Planning Maps Correspondence Additional Correspondence PC Minutes
ACTION: Conduct de novo hearing and direct staff as appropriate.
b) Consider adopting findings of fact, approving rezoning requests, and authorizing drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda for Z-06-36-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 8 acres from M-1A (Light Industrial) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located south of Harper Street and east of Haskell Avenue. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A. for Mary’s Lake Properties, L.L.C., property owner of record. (Item #15A; PC approved 6-3 on 8/24/05.) Staff Report Planning Maps Correspondence Additional Correspondence PC Minutes
c) Consider adopting findings of fact, approving rezoning requests, and authorizing drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda for Z-06-37-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.09 acres from M-1A (Light Industrial) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence) District. The property is generally described as being located north of 31st Street and east of Haskell Avenue. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Mary’s Lake Properties, L.L.C., property owner of record. (Item #15B; PC approved 6-3 on 8/24/05.) Staff Report Planning Maps Correspondence Additional Correspondence PC Minutes
ACTION: Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning and annexation requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on a future agenda for Z-06-36-05 and Z-06-37-05, if appropriate.
4. Consider approving, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-07-06-05: Revised Preliminary Development Plan for Mt. Blue Addition No. 3. This proposed planned industrial development contains approximately 4.25 acres. The property is generally described as being located south of K-10 Highway and east of Franklin Road. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Mt. Blue, LC, BlueJacket Ford LLC, George F. Paley and Steve T. Abbott, property owners of record. (Item #7; PC approved 8-2 on 8/24/05.) Staff Report Plans Transportation Study Map Correspondence PC Minutes
ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-07-06-05, if appropriate.
5. Conduct public hearing regarding Anna Tappan Way special assessment benefit district maximum assessment. Staff Memo Map of Benefit District Ordinance No. 7924
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Adopt Ordinance No. 7924, establishing the maximum special assessments for the Anna Tappan Way benefit district.
6. Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 7927, amending the City’s ordinance regulating smoking in enclosed places. Staff Memo
ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7927, amending the City’s ordinance regulating smoking in enclosed places, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Establish date for City Commission Goal Setting Retreat, 12/9-10 or 12/16-17, 2005.
2. REMINDER – There is a study session scheduled for Wednesday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission Room. Topic: New Urbanism.
3. Future issues for study sessions:
a) Joint city/county study session regarding ECO2 funding
b) Balancing issues of Access Management/Traffic Calming
c) Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy Work Group – discussion of Clinton Lake Sedimentation/watershed issues. Possibly a joint study session w/county officials.
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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
H. 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 send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
Two positions (Herndon and Santee) will expire September 30, 2005. Mr. Herndon is completing his final term and is not eligible for reappointment. Mr. Santee is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Community Commission on Homelessness:
This is a new board which will consist of eleven members.
Lawrence Alliance:
There is one current vacancy on this board.
Hospital Board:
One vacancy for the un-expired position held by Scott Bailey. This position expires 09/30/08. Two positions (Flannery and Schulte) are due to expire September 30, 2005. Mr. Schulte is completing his final term and is not eligible to be reappointed to an additional term. Mr. Flannery is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Human Relations Commission:
Four positions (Chao, Coleman, Wudarczyk, and Hodison) are due to expire September 30, 2005. Ms. Coleman is completing her final term and is not eligible to be reappointed to an additional term. Ms. Chao, Ms. Wudarczyk, and Mr. Hodison are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
(5 members must live in target neighborhoods and 6 at large members)
Three positions (Collier – Pinckney Neighborhood, Norwood – at large, and Roussel – Brookcreek Neighborhood) are due to expire September 30, 2005. Ms. Norwood is completing her final term and is not eligible to be reappointed to an additional term. Ms. Collier and Ms. Roussell are eligible for reappointment and wish to be reappointed. One vacancy exists for the un-expired position held by Carrie Moore (at-large member). This position expires 09/30/06.