League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County

P.O. Box 1072, Lawrence, Kansas 66044

 

August 21, 22005

Dr. Terry Riordan, Chairman

Members

Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission

City Hall

Lawrence, Kansas 66044

 

RE: ITEM NO. 18: TEXT AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 21; CONCURRENT SUBMISSIONS OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS

 

Dear Chairman Riordan and Planning Commissioners:

 

We believe that a minor change in the wording of this text amendment will provide necessary clarity. Under (b)(i) the amendment should read [changes indicated in italics], "OR (i) Subdivisions platted for the development of publicly-owned buildings including school buildings, or publicly-owned sports facilities have a maximum size limitation of 50 acres; AND..."

 

Without this change, the 50-acre size limitation could also be interpreted to include private schools and any privately-owned sports facilities, including enclosed facilities, lighted facilities, or even racing facilities. We do not believe that meaning was intended; if it were, we would not support the proposed text amendment.

 

Thank you for your consideration of our suggestion.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Carrie Lindsey                                              Alan Black, Chairman

President                                                      Land Use Committee