Meeting Information
- Convene
- Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Conduct public hearing to accept public comment concerning the proposed vacation of a portion of E 900 Road between 650N and 750N (Michael Kelly)
(3) Consider approval of resolution vacating a portion of E 900 Road between 650N and 750N (Michael Kelly)
(4) TA-10-05-02: Consider Text Amendment to Section 21-607.2(k) to revise the design standards for the length of a cul-de-sac in the City/County Subdivision Regulations (Sheila Stogsdill)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(6) Adjourn
Chairman McElhaney called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2003. All members were present. Commissioner-elect Jones was also present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 01-08-03
Johnson made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 5097, 5098 and 5099. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk.
PUBLIC WORKS 01-08-03
The Board noted receipt of recommendations from the Willow Springs Township Board regarding the proposed road vacation of portions of E 900 Road. The Board then conducted a public hearing concerning the proposed road vacation. Charlie Wintermantel, Township Trustee, and Jerry Smith, Clerk, were present for the hearing. No members of the public offered comments. McElhaney then closed the public hearing. Johnson moved approval of Resolution No. 03-02 vacating portions of E 900 Road, seconded by McElhaney and carried.
PLANNING 01-08-03
The Board considered Item No. 10 of the minutes of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission dated December 18, 2002. This item is TA-10-05-02: Text Amendment to Section 21-607.2(k) to revise the design standards for the length of a cul-de-sac in the City/County Subdivision Regula tions. Initiated by the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commis sion on October 23, 2002. Sheila Stogsdill, staff member of the Lawrence- Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Department, presented the item. This item comes before the Board with a unanimous recommendation for approval of the following text (changes to existing regulations are shown in italics):
21-607.2 (k)
(1) In subdivisions located within the City of Lawrence, acul-de-sac shall be not more than 700 feet in length for medium to high density residential uses (more than 7 d.u./acre) or commercial/
industrial land uses. A maximum length of 1,000 feet shall be observed for low density residential developments (7 d.u./acre or fewer).
(2) In subdivisions located within the unincorporated areas of Douglas County, the maximum length of a cul-de-sac shall be 1,320 feet.
In subdivisions with cul-de-sacs, easements shall be provided to ensure the water supply system is looped. A variance from these provisions may be requested by the property owner as provided for in section 21-802 of these regulations. The burden shall be upon the applicant to satisfactorily demonstrate that the street layout and design standards in Article 6 are met by the request.
When a variance is granted, the planning commission shall require:
(1) Extra street or road width for medium and high density residen tial uses or commercial/industrial uses;
(2) Easements or similar means of guaranteeing emergency vehicle access as recommended by the public works director and fire chief; and,
(3) Such other conditions as may be necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
(l) All cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum right-of-way radius of 500 feet.
(m) Streets longer than one lot which dead end against property boundaries of undeveloped land shall provide an improved temporary turnaround.
(n) Not more than two streets shall intersect at any one point.
Johnson moved approval of the above text amendment; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried.
McElhaney moved for adjournment. Johnson seconded and the motion carried.
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Jere McElhaney, Chairman Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Patty Jaimes, County Clerk
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