Lawrence public meetings in 2023

City Commission

The Commission will consider a $2,677,699 funding agreement for the Lawrence Community Shelter. Other items include a preliminary development plan for Fall Creek Villas and updates to the city's historic resources code.

• Proposed $2,677,699 funding for Lawrence Community Shelter operations
• $148,210 contract for Transit Bus Stop Improvements PH3 with Sunflower Paving, Inc.
• Special use permit for multi-dwelling structure at 1000 New Hampshire Street
• Preliminary development plan for 14-lot Fall Creek Villas at Kasold and Tomahawk Drive
• Ordinance to amend stormwater drainage charge rates

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council will review results from the RPG restaurant pilot project and discuss a partnership with the Douglas County Health Plan. Members will also consider several funding requests for 2024, including conference attendance and council retreats.

• RPG restaurant Pilot Project Results presentation
• Proposal for DCFPC to join the Douglas County Health Plan as an official partner
• Request for up to $500 for a Food and Farm working group panel event
• Request for up to $550 for a Full Council Retreat
• Funding request for Emily Lysen to attend InTents Farmers Market Conference

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a conditional use permit for a large-scale solar energy system. The commission will also review variance requests regarding right-of-way widths for alleys and streets.

• Conditional use permit for a 604-acre solar energy system near E. 1450/US Highways 24 and 59
• Text amendment to revise solar energy standards to prevent groundwater contamination
• Variance request to reduce alley width from 20 feet to 16 feet at 815 and 821 Vermont Street
• Variance request to reduce principal arterial street width from 150 feet to 100 feet at 3633 Peterson Road
• Variance request for minor arterial street width standards at 1103 and 1201 W. 19th Street

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Policy Board will consider Amendment 5 to the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This amendment includes revisions to costs and schedules for roadway and bicycle/pedestrian projects. No public comments were received during the comment period.

• FFY 2023-2026 TIP Amendment 5 (roadway and bicycle/pedestrian projects)
• N 2nd/3rd St Tunnel to N City Limit project ($3,260,000)
• Approval of October 19 and November 16 meeting minutes

Planning Commission Orientation

The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission is conducting an orientation session for its members. The meeting includes training on planning foundations, legal issues, and the Land Development Code update.

• Presentation and discussion of the Land Development Code Update led by Clarion Associates
• Joint meeting between the Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, and City Commission
• Training on the Kansas Open Meetings Act and legal issues
• Discussion regarding the Planning Commission's role as a recommending body

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board will hold public hearings regarding three requests to reduce required off-street parking for properties on Tennessee Street. Two requests involve proposed Congregate Living uses, while one involves a mixed-use development.

• Variance request for 1130 Tennessee Street to reduce parking from 12 to 6 spaces for Congregate Living
• Variance request for 1343 Tennessee Street to reduce parking from 10 to 5 spaces for two Congregate Living uses
• Variance request for 1347 Tennessee Street to reduce parking from 20 to 0 spaces for a mixed-use development
• Approval of November 2, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a comprehensive plan amendment to the Revised Southern Development Plan. This request is part of a larger development proposal by 3500 Iowa Holdings LLC involving rezoning and a preliminary plat for the New Boston Crossing project.

• Comprehensive plan amendment (CPA-23-00186) to the Revised Southern Development Plan
• Preliminary plat (PP-23-00187) for New Boston Crossing development
• Rezoning request (Z-23-00184) for 24.69 acres from AG-1 to UR District
• Rezoning request (Z-23-00180) for 70.84 acres from AG-1 to OS-FP District
• Multiple rezoning requests for various acreages along US Highway 59

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several major contracts for pedestrian improvements, sewer rehab, and bus technology. The meeting also includes a work session regarding the Police Department's strategic plan and a public hearing regarding a Neighborhood Revitalization Area.

• Award $735,715.74 contract to Kings Construction Co., Inc. for Pedestrian Improvements Project, MS-2200201
• Authorize $194,200 design-build agreement with Infrastructure Solutions, LLC for Westdale Road Sewer Rehab
• Authorize $417,146.00 for bus technology, accessibility, and branding enhancements
• Authorize $118,941.88 change order for the 2023 Sidewalk Improvement Program
• Rezone 5.83 acres at 4000 W. 6th Street from PCD to CN2 district

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for Burrough's Haskell Avenue and E. 12th Street. The body will also discuss a special use permit for a multi-dwelling structure at 1000 New Hampshire Street.

• Preliminary plat PP-23-00310 for Burrough's Haskell Avenue and E. 12th Street
• Special use permit SUP-23-00334 for a multi-dwelling structure at 1000 New Hampshire Street
• Review of 2024 Planning Commission meeting calendar and submittal dates
• Committee reports from the Land Development Code Update Steering Committee and others

Land Development Code Update Steering Committee

The Land Development Code Update Steering Committee is meeting to discuss Module 2 topics regarding development standards. The discussion includes subdivision, landscaping, and environmental protections. The committee will also review the community outreach schedule and potential topics for December.

• Discussion of subdivision standards
• Discussion of environmentally sensitive lands and natural resources
• Discussion of landscaping and buffering
• Discussion of exterior lighting
• Discussion of sustainability, equity, and affordable housing

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program and 2024 safety performance targets. The committee will also consider recommendations for the 2023 Urban Area Boundary for Lawrence and Eudora.

• 2024 Unified Planning Work Program including Vision Zero and Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
• 2024 Safety Performance Measure Target Setting based on 2022 KDOT crash data
• 2023 Urban Area Boundary proposal for Lawrence and Eudora
• 2023 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #1 to update funding to actuals
• Approval of October 3, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several major items, including engineering agreements for water infrastructure and a rezoning request for 4000 W. 6th Street. The meeting also includes an executive session for employer-employee negotiations and a scheduled public hearing regarding a labor impasse with Teamsters Local 696.

• $348,679 engineering agreement with Burns & McDonnell for Water Distribution Master Plan
• $158,000 construction contract with SAMCO Mechanical for Clinton Water Treatment Plant
• Rezoning of 5.83 acres at 4000 W. 6th Street from PCD to CN2 district
• Ordinance No. 10012 for eminent domain to improve west 6th Street
• Police Officers' Association agreement for January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council will review recommendations for the 2024 Douglas County Legislative Statement. The meeting also includes a learning session regarding the Savion solar proposal and planning processes. Members may also vote to form a working group to draft a memo for the Planning Committee regarding soil, water, and agriculture.

• Approval of 2024 Douglas County Legislative Statement Recommendations
• Learning session on solar regulations and the Savion proposal
• Proposal to form a working group to draft a memo to the Planning Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for an accessory dwelling unit at 1500 Learnard Avenue. The meeting also includes the election of the 2023-2024 Chair and Vice-Chair and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Variance request (B-23-00336) to increase maximum ADU area from 960 to 1,260 square feet at 1500 Learnard Avenue
• Election of 2023-2024 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from June 1, July 6, and September 7, 2023 meetings
• Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) training presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, including a large-scale project for New Boston Crossing. The meeting also includes discussions on land development code amendments and various lot line adjustments.

• Rezoning request for 801 Iowa Street from CS to RMO (1.01 acres)
• Rezoning request for 1146 Haskell Ave from RS10 to RM32 (17.7 acres)
• New Boston Crossing mixed-use development proposal near K-10 Hwy and Wakarusa River
• Variance request for 888 N. 1928 Road to reduce minimum lot area to 2.5 acres
• Text amendment regarding solar energy conversion system groundwater standards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a text amendment to update wind energy conversion systems standards in the Unincorporated Territory of Douglas County. The proposal follows research and community outreach by an Ad Hoc Committee to refine land use regulations.

• Text amendment TA-22-00031 regarding wind energy conversion systems standards
• Review of committee reports from the Land Development Code Update Steering Committee
• Review of reports from the Wind Regulations Ad Hoc Committee

Land Development Code Update Steering Committee

The Land Development Code Update Steering Committee is meeting to discuss Module 2, which focuses on development standards. The committee will review topics including site and structure standards, mobility, parking, and sustainability.

• Discussion of site and structure development standards
• Discussion of mobility and connectivity
• Discussion of parking, loading, and access
• Discussion of sustainability, equity, and affordable housing
• Review of Module 2 draft contents including residential, commercial, and industrial zoning

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The MPO Policy Board is considering an amendment to move the Church Street Community Connectivity and Multimodal Enhancement Project from the illustrative list to the fiscally constrained list. The board will also review an amendment to the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program regarding roadway, bicycle, and transit project costs.

• Church Street Community Connectivity and Multimodal Enhancement Project ($21,250,660 RAISE grant)
• FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 4
• Transportation 2050 Amendment 1
• 2023 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment 1 (public comment)
• 2024 Safety Targets (public comment)

City Commission

The City Commission is considering several major infrastructure contracts and utility bond issuances. The meeting also includes discussions on funding for the Lawrence Community Shelter and various public proclamations.

• $396,640 engineering agreement with SK Design Group, Inc. for Iowa Street reconstruction
• $206,543.50 change order for Queens Road project with RD Johnson Excavating Co., LLC
• $297,222.01 contract for transit bus exterior wraps
• $906,984 supplement for K-10 West Leg Expansion utility relocation
• $150,000 funding agreement addendum for Lawrence Community Shelter

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Revised Western Development Plan. This is the single item listed on the agenda for this meeting.

• Revised Western Development Plan

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several professional service agreements for city hall renovations and asset management. The agenda also includes discussions on grant agreements for road safety and various zoning ordinances.

• $129,750 for City Hall planning and design renovations with Multistudio
• $374,489.72 for Asset Management Program Phase 3 implementation with Woolpert, Inc
• $185,000 for Indoor Aquatic Center roof replacement including contingency funds
• Text amendment for two detached dwellings on one lot for affordable units
• $190,000 in total grants for the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan

CANCELED: Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Board of Zoning Appeals and Sign Code Board of Appeals was canceled. The provided document contains only the canceled agenda and historical minutes from previous meetings.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several items including a $184,760 wastewater plant purchase and a $1.1 million transit assistance agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on non-motorized project plans and text amendments for affordable housing.

• Purchase of variable frequency drives from Logic Inc. for $184,760.61
• Transit Operating Assistance Funds agreement for $1,131,383
• Rezoning of 3500 Clinton Place from RSO to GPI District
• Text amendment for two detached dwellings on one lot for affordable housing
• Special use permit for a health care clinic at 1910 Haskell Avenue

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing an amendment to move Eudora's Church Street project to the fiscally constrained list following a $21.25 million grant award. The committee is also discussing proposed 2024 safety targets and a transportation improvement program amendment.

• Church Street Community Connectivity and Multimodal Enhancement Project: $21,250,660 RAISE grant
• FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 4
• 2024 Safety Target Setting discussion
• Transportation 2050 Amendment 1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a 14-lot residential development plan at Kasold Drive and Tomahawk Drive. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for 4000 W. 6th Street and a variance request for a subdivision on E. 13th Street.

• Preliminary development plan PDP-23-00266 for Fall Creek Villas (14-lot residential development)
• Rezoning request Z-23-00278 for 4000 W. 6th Street from PCD to CN2 District
• Variance request MS-23-00282 for alley right-of-way width at 1208 E. 13th Street

CANCELED - Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 19, 2023.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several large-scale construction contracts for road and sidewalk improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the Turnhalle Building project.

• Award $1,399,769.00 contract to Sunflower Paving, Inc. for 6th & Schwarz Rd. ADA Improvements
• Award $4,932,836.50 contract to Sunflower Paving, Inc. for 2023 Milling, Patch, Overlay, and Concrete Maintenance
• Award $411,493.00 contract to Kings Construction Co., Inc. for the 2023 Sidewalk Improvement Program
• Public hearing for Turnhalle Building Neighborhood Revitalization Area and Community Improvement District
• Rezoning request for 3500 Clinton Place from RSO to GPI district

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss a possible real property acquisition during a closed executive session. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 10.28 acres at 5200 Wakarusa Drive and updates on police accreditation and traffic stop data.

• Executive session to discuss potential real property acquisition
• Rezoning 10.28 acres at 5200 Wakarusa Drive from Agricultural to Multi-Dwelling Residential
• $200,000 additional purchase order for Vito's Plumbing, Inc. for emergency sewer repairs
• Fire services agreement with Grant Township for 2023-2027
• Report on 2022 Traffic Stop Data from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering a request to reduce the required exterior side setback from 10 feet to zero feet at 708 Elm Street. The applicant, Elizabeth B. Ballard Community Center, Inc., seeks this variance to construct a second principal structure for social service operations. Planning staff recommends denying the request, stating the variance is a design preference rather than a necessity caused by hardship.

• Variance request B-23-00283 for 708 Elm Street
• Proposed reduction of exterior side setback from 10 feet to 0 feet
• Construction of a second principal structure for social service agency use

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Transportation 2050 plan. The amendment seeks to move the $21,250,660 Church Street Community Connectivity and Multimodal Enhancement Project from the illustrative list to the fiscally constrained list following a federal RAISE grant award.

• Proposed Transportation 2050 Amendment 1 for 15-day public comment
• $21,250,660 RAISE grant for Eudora Church Street project
• Draft Regional Pedestrian Plan ready for public comment
• Approval of August 1, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the 2024 operating budget and the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. Other key items include redevelopment incentives for affordable housing at 1000 New Hampshire Street and several construction contracts for the Pallet Shelter Village Project.

• Approval of 2024 City operating budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• $390,047 for electrical improvements at Pallet Shelter Village Project
• $214,678 for site improvements at Pallet Shelter Village Project
• Tax exemption and financing for New Hampshire Street Lofts affordable housing project
• Rezoning of 10.28 acres at 5200 Wakarusa Drive to multi-dwelling residential

Building Code Board of Appeals

The Building Code Board of Appeals will consider upholding a staff decision to deny William Lehman an owner-occupied building permit. Staff recommends requiring the owner to hire a licensed contractor due to previous failed permit attempts and property deterioration.

• Appeal of denied owner-occupied building permit for 1510 Wedgewood Drive
• Staff recommendation to require licensed contractors for future submittals
• Review of previous expired building permits #1-18-00753, #1-19-02090, and #1-21-01053

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a rezoning at 3500 Clinton Place and a special use permit for a health care clinic at 1910 Haskell Avenue. The Commission will also discuss a text amendment regarding detached dwellings on single lots when restricted to affordable units.

• Rezoning request (Z-23-00239) for 0.98 acres at 3500 Clinton Place
• Special use permit (SUP-23-00231) for a health care clinic at 1910 Haskell Avenue
• Text amendment (TA-23-00227) regarding detached dwellings for affordable housing
• Preliminary plat (PP-23-00163) for Comfort Court Addition
• 2024–2028 Capital Improvement Plan conformance finding

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2024 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral property tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on various city contracts and local ordinances.

• Public hearing for fiscal year 2024 budget
• Public hearing for Resolution No. 7499 to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate
• $225,000 design-build contract for Centennial Park Skate Park Phase 1
• $149,480 agreement for 2023 Road and Curb & Gutter Assessment
• Ordinance 10003 regarding natural hair and protective hairstyle protections

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The MPO Policy Board will consider approving Amendment 3 to the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This amendment involves revisions to costs and schedules for roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian projects, including the Lecompton Sidewalk Loop.

• FFY 2023-26 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 3
• Lecompton Sidewalk Loop (project #515)
• Approval of June 15, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several major items, including a $9.6 million construction contract for Wakarusa reconstruction and an ordinance regarding single-use disposable plastic bags. The meeting also includes discussions on rezoning for residential development and updates on downtown parking lot redevelopment.

• Award $9,674,474.25 bid to Kings Construction Co., Inc. for Wakarusa Reconstruction project
• Authorize $219,808 task order to BG Consultants, Inc. for North 2nd and 3rd Street engineering
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 9996 regarding single-use disposable plastic bags
• Rezoning request for 1.73 acres at 1717 Research Park Drive
• Proclamation of Black Business Awareness Week (August 20-26, 2023)

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding Douglas County zoning regulations for wind energy conversion systems. The commission will also receive an overview of the City of Lawrence 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Overview of City of Lawrence 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Douglas County Zoning Regulations – Wind Energy Conversion System Study Session

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding single-use disposable plastic bags. The meeting also includes several large contract approvals for wastewater treatment and various city engineering projects.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 9996 regarding single-use disposable plastic bags
• $458,455.78 purchase of analytical instrumentation for Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant
• $113,667.97 purchase of a replacement rotating assembly for Wakarusa River Wastewater Treatment Plant
• $582,840.00 construction contract for the 2022 Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Economic assistance request for New Hampshire Street Lofts at 1000 New Hampshire St

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider recommending approval for the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 3. The committee will also discuss the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program. This meeting follows the approval of previous transportation and school safety plan amendments in June.

• Recommendation of FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 3
• Addition of project #515 - Lecompton Sidewalk Loop to the TIP
• Discussion of the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Approval of June 13, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a redevelopment plan for the former Borders Bookstore at 700 New Hampshire Street involving tax exemptions. The meeting also includes several engineering contracts, alcohol consumption resolutions for local events, and a second reading of a non-discrimination ordinance.

• $107,396 engineering agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for Maple Lane improvements
• $149,948 task order with Trekk Design Group for Massachusetts Street multimodal project
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 9940 for 700 New Hampshire Street redevelopment
• Resolutions for alcohol sales on public rights-of-way for various block parties and events
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 9999 regarding discriminatory acts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a rezoning for a 10.28-acre property and a special use permit for River City Church. The commission will also receive an update on the Land Development Code revision.

• Rezoning request (Z-23-00173) for 10.28 acres at 5200 Wakarusa Drive from PRD to RM12D
• Special use permit (SUP-23-00209) for school use at River City Church, 3001 Lawrence Avenue
• Variance request (MS-23-00165) for right-of-way width at 1030 Maine Street
• Text amendment (TA-23-00227) to modify affordable dwelling unit standards
• Land Development Code revision status update

CANCELED - Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 17, 2023.

Land Development Code Update Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is reviewing edits to the draft Land Development Code and continuing discussions on Module 1. The committee is also reviewing public comments and planning the schedule for Module 2 regarding development standards.

• Review of edits made to the draft since the June meeting
• Discussion of Module 1 and summary of received comments
• Project scheduling for Module 2: Development Standards
• Updates on public outreach and 'meeting-in-a-box' initiatives

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a proposed 2024 tax rate of 33.207 mills, which exceeds the revenue neutral rate. The meeting also includes discussions on several engineering and construction contracts, multiple rezoning ordinances, and a work session regarding the Parks and Recreation, Arts and Culture Comprehensive Plan.

• Proposed 2024 tax rate of 33.207 mills
• $219,015.50 task order for Eagle Bend Golf Course sewage lagoon liner
• $7,441,735.10 total contract for 20th Street East System Storm Sewer Improvement
• $164,570 engineering agreement for Harper Tower water tank improvements
• Rezoning of 5651 W. 6th Street from Urban Reserve to Residential

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council will review a recommendation to request an 'out of county' fee for non-residents using the Culinary Commons Kitchen. Members will also consider a $1,000 funding request for a member to attend a cultural and food preservation gathering.

• Recommendation to request an 'out of county' fee for Culinary Commons Kitchen users
• $1,000 travel and attendance fee request for Yesah Intertribal Language and Culture Gathering
• Appointment of Mackie Moore to the Chamber Liaison seat
• Update on Land Development Code public meetings on July 19, 20, and 21

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion regarding the potential effects of the Panasonic development. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion on potential Panasonic development effects

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several high-value contracts, including a $55.2 million wastewater plant amendment and a 23rd Street reconstruction change order. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests, special use permits, and discussions regarding the 2024 budget and strategic plan updates.

• $55,232,029 GMP Amendment for Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
• $77,618.63 change order for 23rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Purchase of two replacement ambulances from American Response Vehicles
• Rezoning of 2350 and 2400 Franklin Road from PID to IL District
• Establishment of a Neighborhood Revitalization Area at 700 New Hampshire St.

CANCELED - MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 1, 2023.

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal regarding the Planning Director's approval of the Fountain Addition No. 1 minor subdivision. The appellant, Kenneth Prost, challenges whether the consolidation of lots at 2300 Crestline Drive violates the Land Development Code.

• Public hearing for appeal B-23-00214 regarding minor subdivision MS-22-00420 at 2300 Crestline Drive
• Request for variance B-23-00132 at 623 and 645 Locust Street (deferred by applicant)

Land Development Code Update Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is reviewing a draft of Module 1, which covers zoning districts and uses. The meeting includes a presentation of the draft, discussion of staff questions, and planning for upcoming July outreach activities.

• Presentation of LDC Draft Module 1 (Zoning Districts and Uses)
• Discussion of Module 1 revisions and public circulation plans
• Planning for July topic meetings regarding residential, commercial, downtown, housing, equity, and sustainability
• Review of upcoming July outreach and community meeting activities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including rezoning for industrial and residential properties. The meeting also includes the election of 2023-2024 officers and committee reports.

• Rezoning request for 33.5-39 acres at 1577 N. 1550 Road
• Conditional use permit for equipment storage at 1805 E 200 Road
• Special use permit for a day care center at 346 Maine Street
• Rezoning request for 1.73 acres at 1717 Research Park Drive
• Comprehensive plan amendment for Plan 2040 Transportation 2050

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council is reviewing budget requests for community engagement and health equity events. The meeting includes a presentation on solar installations in parking lots and updates on various food system working groups.

• Budget request of up to $3,350 for communications and community engagement items
• Budget request of up to $515 for the Health Equity Community Focus Group event
• Presentation by Cromwell Solar regarding solar installation on parking lots
• Recommendation to move meetings that fall on Federal Holidays to the fourth Monday of the month
• Update on the Indigenous Food System Study collaboration

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to consider several major contracts and ordinances. Key discussions include transit upgrades, airport construction, and a new ordinance regarding single-use plastic bags.

• Purchase of two electric buses from Proterra Operating Company, Inc. for $2,535,459
• Contract for digital signage and kiosks at Lawrence Transit Central Station for $592,125
• Construction contract for T-Hangar Taxilanes at Lawrence Regional Airport for $869,541.50
• First reading of Ordinance No. 9996 regarding single-use disposable plastic bags
• Issuance of up to $4,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Heartland Health Center

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Policy Board will vote on two major amendments: the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the Safe Routes to School Plan. The school plan amendment adjusts infrastructure routes and projects following the closure of Broken Arrow and Pinckney elementary schools.

• Approval of FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2
• Approval of Safe Routes to School Plan Amendment 2
• Revision of roadway and bicycle/pedestrian project costs and schedules
• Adjustment of school infrastructure routes due to USD 497 boundary changes

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing Amendment 2 to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program, which updates project costs and schedules. The committee is also considering an amendment to the Lawrence Safe Routes to School Plan to adjust infrastructure routes following USD 497 boundary changes.

• FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2
• Lawrence Safe Routes to School Plan Amendment 2
• Naismith Drive Reconstruction: 19th St. to 23rd St. ($5,400,000)
• 11th St. and Louisiana St. Reconstruction ($2,150,000)
• Wakarusa Dr. Reconstruction - Harvard Rd to 6th Street ($3,300,000)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several high-value construction contracts and engineering agreements. The body will also discuss a financing model for the Emergency Communications Center and receive an update on a single-use plastic bag draft ordinance.

• Change Order No. 1 with Hicks Classic Concrete, Inc. for $30,000 for the 2023 Sidewalk Urgent Repair Project
• Task Order No. 4 with RD Johnson Excavating Co. for $118,040.00 for the Pallet Shelter Village Project
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with George Butler Associates, Inc. for $96,306 for the Southwest Lawrence Conveyance Corridor Improvement Project
• Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with Garver, LLC for $99,800 for the Airport Expansion Feasibility Study
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Professional Engineering Consultants for $185,985 for 11th St reconstruction

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering a multi-part variance request for a property zoned as a Commercial Strip District. The applicant seeks to reduce building setbacks, parking setbacks, and landscaping requirements to allow for commercial or mixed-use development. Staff recommends approval of some portions of the request and denial of others.

• Variance B-23-00132 regarding building setbacks at 623 and 645 Locust Street
• Request to reduce CS District rear setback from 12 feet to zero feet
• Request to reduce Locust Street front setback from 25 feet to 5 feet
• Request to eliminate parking lot perimeter landscaping and bufferyard landscaping requirements
• Proposed redevelopment for commercial and/or mixed commercial and residential uses

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering rezoning approximately 21.5 acres from Urban Reserve to residential districts. The proposal includes creating single-dwelling residential lots and multi-dwelling duplexes. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning and a related preliminary plat.

• Rezoning 4.50 acres from UR to RS5 (Single-Dwelling Residential) at 5651 W. 6th Street
• Rezoning 17.07 acres from UR to RM12D (Multi-Dwelling Residential) at 5651 W. 6th Street
• Preliminary Plat PP-23-00117 for Beth's Ranch at 5651 W. 6th Street
• Preliminary development plan PDP-22-00439 for Villas on Branchwood at 5275 W. 6th Street
• Special use permit SUP-23-00123 for a maintenance building at 2110 and 1910 Harper Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several special use permits for manufacturing, a group home, and a fast food drive-in. The commission will also discuss text amendments regarding salvage yards and Land Evaluation Site Assessment updates.

• Special use permit for manufacturing at 947 New Hampshire Street
• Special use permit for a group home at 1046 New Hampshire Street
• Special use permit for a fast order food drive-in at 4431 Bauer Farm Drive
• Text amendment to allow salvage yards in additional zoning districts
• Status update on Land Evaluation Site Assessment (LESA) text amendment

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Policy Board will consider establishing a steering committee to guide the development of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the April 20, 2023, meeting.

• Creation of a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan Steering Committee
• Approval of April 20, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several large-scale infrastructure contracts and a new Sustainable Capital Projects Policy. The meeting also includes a work session on a police department strategic plan update and discussions regarding the 2024 budget.

• Award $3,053,399.20 contract to Sunflower Paving, Inc. for 2023 Street Maintenance Phase 1
• Award $150,424.50 contract to Heartland Traffic Services for 2023 Pavement Marking Rehab Project
• Award $314,500 contract to King's Construction Co., Inc. for Crestline Drive Improvement-Multimodal project
• Authorize $1,299,996.00 supplemental agreement with TREKK Design Group LLC for stormwater services
• Consider rezoning 0.86 acres at 623 Locust Street from General Industrial to Commercial Strip

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Council will review a funding request for communication items and discuss updates regarding several partnerships. Members will also receive updates from various working groups and discuss potential engagement with Douglas County solar projects.

• Request for up to $3,350 for communications items including a microphone and speaker system
• Partnership update for a USDA LAMP Grant regarding an Indigenous Food Systems Study
• Letter of Commitment for USD 497 regarding a Kansas Wheat value chain feasibility study
• Update on a letter of support to include Urban Ag in the City of Lawrence Utility Assistance Program
• Recruitment updates for the KFAN Mini Grant "Community Policy Informer"

Joint City Commission - County Commission Meeting

The Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical department presented two options to address service gaps caused by community growth and increased call volumes. The commissions discussed potential station expansions and relocations, noting that proposed expenses would be funded by additional property taxes.

• Option 1: Expansion involving two new stations and one relocation at a one-time cost of $52.5 million
• Option 2: Deployment reconfiguration involving a single station relocation at a one-time cost of $15.5 million
• Option 1 ongoing annual expenses estimated at $6.8 million
• Discussion regarding whether fire medical expansion should be placed on the November ballot

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several large-scale infrastructure contracts and utility maintenance projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the 2023-2027 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consolidated Plan.

• $664,900.00 contract for Clinton Storage 15-27 Tanks Maintenance/Coatings Project
• $260,670.81 change order for 20th Street East System Storm Sewer Improvement Project
• $635,940.00 supplemental agreement for Jayhawk Watershed Middle Reach Project
• Resolution 7483 to postpone Community Review Board Meetings
• Ordinance 9975 to amend the City's Property Maintenance Code

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing requests for setback variances to allow for the renovation of an existing building into a quality restaurant. One request involves reducing setbacks at 900 Pennsylvania Street to maintain the current building footprint. Another request concerns reducing front setbacks for a residential lot at 736 Mississippi Street.

• Variance request B-23-00125: Reduce setbacks at 900 Pennsylvania Street to allow restaurant renovation
• Variance request B-23-00126: Reduce front setback from 20 feet to 12 feet at 736 Mississippi Street
• Deferred item B-23-00132: Multi-part variance request for 623 and 645 Locust Street

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to consider several land use requests, including a rezoning for 623 Locust Street and a development plan for 800 Monterey Way. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and a $96,045.30 change order for sanitary manhole rehabilitation.

• Rezoning 0.86 acres at 623 Locust Street from General Industrial to Commercial Strip
• $96,045.30 change order for 2021 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project
• Preliminary development plan for 800 Monterey Way (Sixth & Monterey Way PCD)
• Presentation on Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project
• Vacation request for drainage easements at Bauer Farm Seventh Plat

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is discussing the formation of a steering committee to guide the development of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. This plan will cover Lawrence, Eudora, and Baldwin City.

• Recommendation to approve the development of a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan Steering Committee
• Discussion of potential steering committee members to guide safety plan development

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use items, including a preliminary plat for five new residential lots at 5101 Parker Court. This project requires variances to maintain existing street widths for Eisenhower Drive and Wakarusa Drive. Other items include rezoning requests and subdivision approvals.

• Preliminary plat PP-23-00067 for Westwood Hills 10th Plat at 5101 Parker Court
• Variance request for Eisenhower Drive right-of-way (60 feet instead of 80 feet)
• Variance request for Wakarusa Drive right-of-way (100 feet instead of 150 feet)
• Preliminary plat PP-23-00082 for Kolibri Addition No. 2 at 1746 Tennessee Street
• Rezoning Z-23-00077 for 2350 and 2400 Franklin Road from PID to IL district

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold joint meetings with the Lecompton and Eudora Planning Commissions. The agenda includes decisions on a solar energy conversion system, an outdoor recreation facility, and several land use requests.

• Conditional use permit for a solar energy system on 12.6 acres at E. 400 and N. 1700 Roads
• Conditional use permit for an outdoor recreation facility south of 1128 E. 2100 Road
• Conditional use permit for a vacation rental at 1017 E. 1600 Road
• Rezoning request for 20 acres at 1121 N. 100 Road from AG-1 to AG-2
• Review of Land Development Code Update Steering Committee reports

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Policy Board will consider approving Amendment 1 to the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This amendment includes revisions to costs and schedules for roadway and bicycle/pedestrian projects. The Technical Advisory Committee previously recommended approval of this amendment.

• Approval of FFY 2023-2026 TIP Amendment 1
• Revision of costs and schedules for roadway projects
• Revision of costs and schedules for bicycle/pedestrian projects
• Approval of March 16, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will review several major infrastructure bids and service contracts. Key items include a water main rehabilitation project and an LED lighting upgrade for the Youth Sports Complex.

• Award $3,161,324 bid to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. for New York St 24" water main rehab
• $830,000 purchase order for LED lighting upgrades at the Youth Sports Complex
• Award RFP No. 230002 for household hazardous waste disposal to Clean Earth
• Award Bid No. 2300003 for on-call professional services to Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A.
• Approve design for permanent traffic calming in Old West Lawrence

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council is reviewing a partnership request for a USDA grant to study Indigenous food systems. Members are also considering budget requests for meeting space rentals and summit attendance.

• Partnership request for a USDA grant to create an Indigenous Food Systems Study
• $50 budget request to rent the Baker Wetlands meeting space
• $495 registration cost request for member Suzy Mooney to attend the 2023 Food Waste Summit
• Update on the Climate Change in the Midwest Grant rejection

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Planning Commission is meeting for a mid-month session. The agenda consists solely of a Planning Commission Orientation Refresher.

• Planning Commission Orientation Refresher

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several construction contracts, including a $188,909.52 bid for park parking lots and roads. The meeting also includes second and final readings for multiple rezoning ordinances and a comprehensive plan amendment.

• Award Bid No. 2300013 for 2023 Park & Rec Parking Lots/Roads to Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. for $188,909.52
• Authorize $210,000.00 in contingency funds for the Park & Rec parking and roads project
• Purchase of 45 patrol rifles for $87,912 and optic devices for $28,038.22 via payroll deduction
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 9981 for rezoning 183 acres at 2400 Venture Park Drive and 2425 E. 15th Street
• Approval of preliminary development plan for Fall Creek Villas

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering a request to reduce the required setback for an unenclosed fire escape from 3 feet to 2.5 feet. The variance would allow the property owner to install a code-compliant egress window for a new basement bedroom.

• Variance request B-23-00019 for 316 North Carver Lane regarding fire escape setbacks
• Withdrawal of variance request B-23-00071 for 1210 Lake View Court and 1211 Ranchero Court

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several land use changes, including multiple rezoning requests and an annexation. The meeting also includes discussions on pedestrian improvements, short-term rental codes, and the issuance of municipal bonds.

• Purchase of one front load refuse truck from Elliott Equipment Company
• $75,755 task order with SBB Engineering for 2023 Pedestrian Improvements
• Ordinance 9974: Rezoning 2.21 acres at 5101 Parker Court
• Ordinance 9976: Rezoning 18.36 acres at 3633 Peterson Rd
• Ordinance 9977: Annexation of 85 acres east of Highway 10 and south of N. 1750 Road

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing Amendment 1 to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This amendment involves revising costs and schedules for roadway and bicycle/pedestrian projects. The committee also received updates regarding the Transportation 2050 plan and federal funding lists.

• Recommendation of approval for FFY 2023-2026 TIP Amendment 1
• Revision of costs and schedules for roadway and bicycle/pedestrian projects
• Update on the Transportation 2050 plan adopted by the MPO Policy Board
• Discussion of Safe Streets & Roads for All program
• Review of the 2022 list of projects with obligated federal funds

Land Development Code Update Steering Committee

The committee will not discuss draft Land Development Code updates at this meeting. Instead, members will review and test 'Meeting-in-a-Box' handout materials for a community character exercise. The committee will then discuss suggested changes to the instructions and content.

• Review of Community Character Meeting-in-a-Box (MIB) materials
• Project scheduling for Module 1: Districts and Uses
• Discussion of community input processes

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a preliminary plat for the 61-acre Hunters Hill Subdivision, which includes a request for a variance regarding lot frontage. Other items include rezoning requests for properties on Locust Street and E. 1500 Road, and a conditional use permit for an event center.

• Preliminary plat PP-22-00402 for 146-lot Hunters Hill Subdivision near 1760 E. 1100 Road
• Rezoning Z-23-00015 for 0.86 acres at 623 Locust Street from IG to CS
• Rezoning Z-23-00016 for 2.02 acres at 1749 E. 1500 Road from AG-2/LI to LI
• Conditional use permit CUP-23-00009 for 'The Barn' event center at 1629 E. 800 Road

City Commission

The City Commission will consider purchasing property at 256 North Michigan Street for $725,000 to establish a temporary shelter. The meeting also includes several land rezoning requests, annexation proposals, and a contract for a new Parks and Recreation comprehensive plan.

• Purchase of 256 North Michigan Street for $725,000 for a temporary shelter
• Contract with Pallet Shelter for the shelter village project
• Change order of $102,444 for Kaw Water Treatment Plant electrical and mechanical improvements
• Agreement with Confluence for $189,155 to develop a Parks and Recreation, Arts and Culture Comprehensive Plan
• Rezoning of 6150 Ken Ridge Drive from UR to CC600 District

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Council will receive updates on various food system projects, including KFAN funds and grant applications. Members will also hear presentations on fruit tree plantings along Burroughs Creek Trail and composting data.

• Presentation on fruit tree plantings along Burroughs Creek Trail
• Update on the Activating Food Policy Councils to Lead on Climate Change in the Midwest grant
• Recruitment for the KFAN Mini Grant 'Community Policy Informer'
• Presentation on Food Cycle KC 2022 composting numbers
• Updates from Food and Farm, Health Equity, FORWARD, and Eco Devo working groups

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed text amendment to update Douglas County zoning regulations for wind energy conversion systems. Staff will seek direction on modifications to the draft based on previous public comments and research regarding height, noise, and setback requirements.

• Text amendment TA-22-00031 regarding Wind Energy Conversion System regulations
• Public communication from Steven Clark regarding solar project misinformation

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Council will receive updates on various food system projects, including KFAN funds and grant applications. Members will also hear presentations on fruit tree plantings along Burroughs Creek Trail and composting data from Food Cycle KC.

• Presentation on fruit tree plantings along Burroughs Creek Trail
• Update on KFAN funds available for distribution
• Recruitment for KFAN Mini Grant 'Community Policy Informer'
• Update on the Activating Food Policy Councils to Lead on Climate Change in the Midwest grant
• Postponement of the Kaw Valley Meats Feasibility Study presentation

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO Policy Board is considering the approval of the Transportation 2050 plan to replace the expiring Transportation 2040 plan. This long-range blueprint outlines future investments and strategies for automobiles, public transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. The board will also receive updates on the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan and the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program.

• Approval of Transportation 2050 to replace Transportation 2040
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-01
• Safe Streets and Roads for All - Vision Zero Safety Action Plan update
• 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 1 discussion

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing multi-million dollar contracts for wastewater and water tower projects. The agenda also includes several land use decisions, including rezoning requests, a new residential development plan, and an annexation request.

• Supplemental agreement with Black & Veatch for $5,029,453 for Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
• Supplemental agreement with Black & Veatch for $124,340 for Stratford Water Tower Replacement Project
• Design-build RFP authorization for Centennial Park Skate Park Addition
• Rezoning request for 33 acres at 6150 Ken Ridge Drive from UR to CC600
• Annexation request for 143.41 acres in the SE corner of SLT & US 59

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Planning Commission is reviewing a text amendment to Douglas County Zoning Regulations regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). The commission will discuss 101 public comments received during a 60-day period and direct staff on necessary regulatory changes.

• Update on text amendment TA-22-00031 regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems
• Review of 101 public comments received between 12/7/22 and 2/5/23
• Discussion of proposed changes to definitions, setbacks, height, and noise standards
• Direction to staff for potential future revisions and a second public comment period

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances regarding general obligation bonds and sanitary sewer regulations. The meeting also includes a request to discuss the potential acquisition of real property in an executive session.

• Ordinance 9970: Issuance of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2023-A
• Ordinance 9965: Amendments to sanitary sewer use and pretreatment regulations
• Resolution 7464: Authorization of public improvements and general obligation bonds
• Resolution 7465: Authorization of public improvements and general obligation temporary notes
• Economic assistance request for historic property rehabilitation at 620 E 8th St

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The MPO Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing the draft Transportation 2050 plan, which serves as a blueprint for regional transportation needs and investments. The committee will consider updates made following a 30-day public comment period. Members are asked to recommend approval of the plan.

• Recommendation for approval of Transportation 2050
• Review of public comments regarding pedestrian access and developer impacts
• Approval of November 1, 2022, and January 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) amendment
• Discussion of upcoming Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendment

MEETING CANCELLED - Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Board of Zoning Appeals and Sign Code Board of Appeals was cancelled. The agenda included a public hearing regarding a setback variance for a fire escape at 316 North Carver Lane, but no business was conducted.

• Meeting cancellation for March 2, 2023
• Proposed variance B-23-00019 for 316 North Carver Lane

Transportation 2050 Steering Committee

The committee is reviewing the 30-day public comment period and staff responses regarding the Transportation 2050 plan. This is the final meeting of the Steering Committee before the plan moves to the MPO Technical Advisory Committee and MPO Policy Board in March.

• Review of 30-day public comment period (Jan 23 - Feb 22)
• Review of MPO staff responses to public comments
• Discussion of Transportation 2050 plan chapters 1 through 7 and appendices

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including rezoning for residential developments and a preliminary development plan for Sixth & Monterey Way. The meeting also includes a joint session with the Eudora Planning Commission regarding a natural resource extraction permit.

• Preliminary development plan for Sixth & Monterey Way PCD at 800 Monterey Way
• Conditional use permit for mining and excavation at 1174 E. 2300 Road (Joint Meeting)
• Annexation request for 85 acres east of Highway 10 and south of N. 1750 Road
• Rezoning requests for 85 acres east of Highway 10 to Single-Dwelling Residential
• Rezoning request for 2.21 acres at 5101 Parker Court

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several items including a $2.3 million bond increase for Wakarusa Drive reconstruction and an engineering agreement for the K-10 West Leg Expansion. The meeting also includes first and second readings of ordinances regarding sanitary sewer use and governing body terms.

• Engineering Services Agreement of $110,308 with George Butler Associates, Inc. for K-10 West Leg Expansion
• Ordinance No. 9965 regarding sanitary sewer use and pretreatment regulations
• Ordinance No. 9967 to establish 4-year terms for the Governing Body
• Bond authorization increase of $2,300,000 for Wakarusa Drive Reconstruction
• Mural proposal by Van-Go and Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Food Policy Council will review findings from a feasibility study regarding Kaw Valley Meats. The research team is requesting the Council's support for these findings via an accompanying letter.

• Presentation of Kaw Valley Meats feasibility study findings
• Request for Council support via an official letter regarding study findings
• Update on a proposed grant for FPC communications
• Update on the Whole Family Health event on February 23
• Update on KFAN Advocacy Day scheduled for March 8

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Food Policy Council is reviewing findings from a feasibility study regarding a meat processing facility. Members are also discussing grant updates, upcoming advocacy training, and the council's 2023 goals.

• Presentation of Kaw Valley Meats feasibility study findings
• Request for FPC support via an accompanying letter for the study findings
• Update on a proposed grant for FPC communications
• Update on the Whole Family Health event on February 23rd
• Announcement of KFAN Advocacy Day on March 8th

Canceled- Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meeting scheduled for February 16, 2022, has been canceled. No business items were listed for discussion.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several land use requests, including rezoning residential lots for commercial use and a large-scale annexation. The meeting is a continuation of a previous session that was suspended due to an emergency.

• Rezoning 0.13 acres at 803 and 809 W 22nd Terrace from RS7 to CS
• Rezoning 33 acres at 6150 Ken Ridge Drive from UR to CC600
• Annexation of 143.41 acres in the SE corner of SLT & US 59

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several major contracts, including a waterline rehabilitation project for the Vermont Street Bridge. The agenda also includes first and second readings of ordinances regarding non-discrimination policies and potential changes to the city's form of government.

• Awarding $1,496,780 bid for Vermont Street Bridge Waterline Rehabilitation to BRB Contractors, Inc.
• Awarding RFP #22086 for On-Call Engineering Design Services for watermain replacement
• Purchase of one roll off container truck from Armor Equipment
• Purchase of two rear load refuse trucks from Elliott Equipment Company
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 9960 regarding city non-discrimination policy

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Planning Commission is discussing a code assessment to overhaul the city's Land Development Code. The update aims to align zoning and subdivision regulations with the Plan 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the Lawrence Strategic Plan.

• Land Development Code Update - Code Assessment Discussion
• Review of Plan 2040 implementation goals
• Discussion of proposed changes to zone districts and use regulations
• Review of environmental, housing, and growth and development policy frameworks

Canceled-MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively set for March 7, 2023.

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss potential real property acquisitions in a closed executive session. The agenda also includes several contract change orders for water and road projects, zoning ordinances, and updates on homelessness efforts.

• Change Order No. 1 for University Place Watermain Replacement Project: $101,073.30
• Change Order No. 2 for 23rd Street Reconstruction Project: $50,302.47
• Change Order No. 3 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure project: $348,657.96
• Rezoning of 5.64 acres east of O’Connell Road and south of E 26th Street
• Special use permit for Red Lyon Tavern expansion at 944 and 942 Massachusetts Street

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering a request to allow a sorority house to use a parking lot located 2,115 feet away. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing building at 1630 Oxford Road and build a new one, using an unaddressed lot on Sigma Nu Place for 32 parking spaces. Staff recommends denying the request because it does not meet the required legal conditions for a variance.

• Variance request B-23-00004 for off-site parking distance increase from 600 to 2,115 feet
• Proposed redevelopment of 1630 Oxford Road (Delta Delta Delta NHC – University of Kansas LLC)
• Proposed accessory parking at an unaddressed lot on Sigma Nu Place (Parcel No. 067-36-0-20-14-015.02-0)
• Staff recommendation for denial of the variance request

Land Development Code Update Steering Committee

The Land Development Code Update Steering Committee is reviewing a public draft assessment to overhaul the city's zoning and subdivision regulations. The committee will discuss key issues, website feedback, and the upcoming drafting schedule for Module 1. The update aims to align local regulations with the Plan 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Presentation of Code Assessment Key Issues
• Discussion of Module 1 drafting schedule
• Review of Plan 2040 implementation goals
• Overview of post-steering committee public input

Planning Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Lawrence Planning Commission was suspended. The agenda included an update on the Land Development Code assessment and several land use requests, but no business was conducted.

• Update on the Code Assessment for Land Development Code (LDC) update
• Preliminary development plan for Sixth & Monterey Way PCD (800 Monterey Way)
• Rezoning request for 809 W 22nd Terrace and 803 W 22nd Terrace
• Annexation request for 143.41 acres in the SE corner of SLT & US 59
• Rezoning request for 6150 Ken Ridge Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a conditional use permit for a landfill and a communication tower. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for 37.2 acres and an update on wind energy conversion regulations.

• Conditional use permit for a landfill on 108.7 acres at 631 N. 950 Road
• Conditional use permit for a communication tower at 727 E 1700 Rd
• Rezoning 37.2 acres at 2384 N. 200 Road from AG-1 to AG-2
• Preliminary plat for Tri-Delta Addition No. 1 at 1630 Oxford Road
• Variance for cul-de-sac and local street widths at 108 and 112 Bramble Bend Court

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The MPO Policy Board is meeting to discuss the release of the Transportation 2050 draft plan for a 30-day public review period. The board will also elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve during the 2023 calendar year.

• Release of Transportation 2050 draft for 30-day public comment period
• Election of 2023 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 17, 2022, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on an ordinance providing equal housing opportunity regardless of income source or domestic violence status. The meeting also includes several land use decisions, including annexations, rezoning, and development plans.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 9960 regarding housing protections
• Purchase of one combination sewer truck from Elliott Equipment Co.
• Resolutions for The Crossing Community Improvement District and TIF Project Area 1
• Annexation request for 5.64 acres in the 1300 block of E. 1600 Road/O'Connell Road
• Preliminary development plan for Estates of Lawrence residential development

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting to discuss floodplain and green infrastructure. The meeting is scheduled for a hybrid format at City Hall Riverfront.

• Floodplain/Green Infrastructure discussion

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss policy options to reduce single-use plastic bags, including potential fees, bans, or education campaigns. The Commission will also discuss the city's form of government and provide direction to staff.

• Discussion on single-use plastic bag reduction models
• Discussion regarding the city form of government
• Construction contract for Broken Arrow Pavilion via Sands Construction LLC ($213,810)
• Purchase of a replacement dump truck from Premier Truck Group and American Equipment Co.
• Lease buy out provision for a John Deere Financial wheel loader

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider recommending the Transportation 2050 draft plan for a 30-day public comment period. Members will also elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2023 calendar year.

• Election of 2023 Chair and Vice Chair
• Recommendation to release Transportation 2050 draft for 30-day public comment
• Approval of November 17, 2022, Policy Board minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing a request to reduce required off-street parking from 21 spaces to 4 spaces for a proposed Quality Restaurant. Staff recommends denying the request, stating the property owner's failure to maintain previous use contributed to the current parking shortage.

• Public hearing for parking variance B-22-00341 at 900 Pennsylvania Street
• Proposed reduction of off-street parking from 21 spaces to 4 spaces
• Withdrawal of variance request B-22-00374 for a sorority house at 1630 Oxford Road
• Approval of the revised 2023 Meeting/Submittal Calendar

Transportation 2050 Steering Committee

The committee is discussing draft chapters of the Transportation 2050 plan, including multimodal projects and implementation assessments. Members will provide final feedback to determine if the draft should be released for a 30-day public comment period.

• Review of Phase 2 public engagement survey responses
• Discussion of Chapter 6: Multimodal Projects & Strategies
• Discussion of Chapter 7: Assessing Implementation
• Review of draft plan chapters 1 through 5
• Decision on releasing draft T2050 document for 30-day public comment

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss several major purchases and infrastructure projects. Key items include a construction contract for a multimodal transfer center and the purchase of electric buses.

• Award $7,183,700 construction contract for Lawrence Multimodal Transfer Center to MCP Build, Inc.
• Authorize $2,077,518 purchase of two 40’ battery electric buses from Gillig, LLC
• Authorize up to $250,000 purchase order for emergency sanitary sewer repairs to Vito's Plumbing, Inc.
• Consider annexation request for 143.41 acres at US Highway 59 and South Lawrence Trafficway
• Adopt Ordinance No. 9959 regarding stormwater drainage charge rates