Bottom line

City commissioners will consider a final plat and a use permitted upon review application by Lawrence Memorial Hospital that will allow LMH to undertake a major expansion at it main campus at Third and Maine streets.

Background

The plans will remove a portion of Arkansas Street from Third Street to Fourth Street to give the hospital more room for parking. That portion of the plan was narrowly approved by Lawrence-Douglas County planning commissioners.

Other business

Consent agenda

¢ Approve all claims.

¢ Approve appointments as recommended by the mayor.

¢ Bid and purchase items:

a.) Set bid date of Aug. 29 for improvements to New Hampshire Street, Sixth to Ninth streets (includes mill, overlay, pavement marking, curb repair, intersection reconstruction, mid-block pedestrian crossings).

b.) Award Delaware Commons storm sewer and sidewalk improvements, to Neighbors Construction Co. Inc. for $63,472.89.

c.) Award Delaware Commons sanitary sewer improvements, to Neighbors Construction Co. Inc. for $89,111.99.

d.) Approve sale of surplus vehicles and equipment through Gov Deals.

e.) Approve one-year extension of contract (with option to renew) with Scotch Fabric Care Services and Lawrence Police Department for the laundering and dry-cleaning of uniforms and non-uniform clothing for $42,410.

¢ Adopt the following ordinances on second and final reading:

a.) Ordinance No. 8025, adopting the National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, with amendments.

b.) Ordinance No. 8026, adopting and appropriating by fund the 2007 city of Lawrence budget.

c.) Ordinance No. 8027, noting the necessity of appropriating/budgeting property tax revenues for 2007 in excess of that which was appropriated/budgeted for 2006.

d.) Ordinance No. 8012, establishing solid waste service rates for 2007.

e.) Ordinance No. 8029, establishing water/wastewater/extra strength wastewater rates for 2007.

f.) Ordinance No 8030, establishing electrical franchise fees.

¢ Approve following items related to Homewood Gardens Addition:

a.) Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda to rezone a tract of land approximately 1.40 acres, from RS-2 [RS7] (Single-Family Residence) to RS5 (Single-Dwelling Residential). The property is generally described as being near Bullene Avenue and LaSalle Street.

b.) Accept dedication of easements and right of way on replat of Homewood Gardens Addition, replat of lots 1-4, block 9, and lots 4-6, block 10.

¢ Approve the following items related to Hanscom-Tappan Addition III:

a.) Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning requests and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda for request to rezone a tract of land approximately 0.85 acres, from RS-2 [RS7] (Single-Family Residence) to PRD-1 (Planned Residential). The property is at 1511 Haskell Ave.

b.) Approve, subject to conditions and use restrictions Preliminary Development Plan for Hanscom-Tappan Addition III, approximately 0.85 acres. The property is at 1511 Haskell Ave.

¢ Adopt Hierarchy of Plans-Returned from City Commission for a specific response to the second request described in the June 25 League of Women Voters letter.

¢ Approve and authorize drafting of an ordinance for the following text amendment: Revisions to Chapter 20, Development Code to make minor corrections and clarifications.

¢ Receive request for annexation for approximately 20.02 acres south of Peterson and East 1130 roads, and request for annexation of 9.3 acres at Kasold Drive and 31st Street. Refer requests to Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission for consideration.

¢ Authorize the mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Delma Hepner, 1615 Rose Lane.

¢ Authorize interim city manager to execute an FAA grant agreement for $1,398,945 for the 2006 partial parallel taxiway project at the Lawrence Municipal Airport.

¢ Receive city manager’s report.

Regular agenda

¢ Consider approving the following items related to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Expansion:

a.) Accept dedication of easements and rights of way on final plat for Lawrence Memorial Hospital Addition. This proposed addition contains approximately 23.860 acres at 325 Maine.

b.) Use Permitted upon Review request for the expansion of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine.

¢ Consider approving Use Permitted upon Review request for a Main Living Unit and three Rental Units, located at 805 Ohio.

¢ Consider approving Planning Commission discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to Horizon 2020, Chapter 9 – Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

¢ Consider approving, subject to conditions and use restrictions, a Preliminary Development Plan for Miracon Plaza. This proposed planned commercial development contains approximately 5.05 acres and proposes a car wash, convenience store, commercial/office buildings and a restaurant. The property is generally described as being at the northeast corner of Wakarusa Drive and Clinton Parkway.