Report to
Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission
and
Lawrence City Commission
Urban Conservation Overlay Districts
Oread Neighborhood
July 20, 2016
The Lawrence Historic Resources Commission (HRC), at their meeting on June 16, 2016, reviewed the Urban Conservation Overlay Districts and the development/design standards associated with the districts proposed for the Oread Neighborhood. The HRC voted unanimously to recommend the overlay districts and design guidelines as were presented to the HRC at that public hearing.
The HRC respectfully submits this report for review and consideration as required by Chapter 20-308(d)(3) of the Land Development Code.
The Lawrence Historic Resources Commission recommends approval of the proposed UC District zoning for the Oread Neighborhood Urban Conservation Overlay Districts and the associated development/design standards identified as the Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines (June 6, 2016 edition).
C. CHAPTER 20 REPORT REQUIREMENTS (20-308(d)(3))
(1) Explanation of how the area meets or does not meet the selection criteria contained in Section 20-308(b);
(A) the general pattern of development, including Streets, Lots and Buildings, shall have been established at least 25 years prior to the Effective Date;
This portion of the Oread Neighborhood was platted before 1884 with the only exceptions new plats for modern development. The plats created the street and lot patterns that are the dominant patterns of the existing area. Buildings in the area date from the late 1860s to present day modern infill structures.
(B) the area shall possess built environmental characteristics that create an identifiable setting, character and association;
Portions of the area have been designated as National Register of Historic Places districts. While some areas have qualities that are unique to that district, the entire area shares an identifiable setting, association, and character that are described in the proposed development/design standards, the Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
(C) the designated area shall be a contiguous area of at least five (5) acres in size.
The total area incorporated by the proposed overlay is 190.8 acres.
(2) In the case of an area found to meet the criteria in Section 20-308(b):
(A) description of the general pattern of development, including Streets, Lots and Buildings in the area; and
The HRC reviewed the information included in the proposed development/design standards, the Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines, on pages 27-51 and concurs with this description.
(B) Development/Design Standards to guide development within the District;
Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines, June 6, 2016 edition.
(3) a map showing the recommended boundaries of the UC District;
A map showing the recommended boundaries of the UC District is located on page 11 in the proposed development/design standards, the Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
(4) a record of the proceedings before the Historic Resources Commission;
The record of the public hearing before the Historic Resources Commission is located here
http://lawrenceks.org/boards/historic-resources-commission/agendas-and-minutes
ATTACHMENTS
1. Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines
2. Historic Resources Commission Action Summary June 16, 2016
http://lawrenceks.org/boards/historic-resources-commission/agendas-and-minutes