Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes of June 19 and <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />June 21, 2006
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of Joint Ordinance/Resolution of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas, amending the joint subdivision regulations, Chapter 21 of the "Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2003," and amendments thereto, specifically amending subdivision regulations pertaining to building setback lines on major streets or highways. (Dan Warner)
(c) Consider approval of Joint Ordinance/Resolution of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas, amending the joint subdivision regulations, Chapter 21 of the "Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2003," and amendments thereto, specifically amending subdivision regulations pertaining to the enforcement and exceptions to building setbacks which are the result of governmental takings for public right of way, easements or other governmental use. (Dan Warner)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Planning item: SP-05-44-06: Custom Coating, a site plan for the development of an 80' x 150' industrial warehouse building with a 30' x 40' accessory receiving building and an outdoor storage area, located at Maple Grove North No. 3, Lot 2, approximately 600' north of the intersection of Highways 24 and 40. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, agent for Custom Coatings, property owner of record. (Paul Patterson)
(3) Consider approval of resolution authorizing sale of bonds - Hesper CRID Bond Issue (Evan Ice)
(4) Review and approve agreement on conditions of grant from Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority to the Douglas County Board of County
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
McElhaney moved approval of the minutes of June 19 and June 21, 2006. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 07-10-06
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Ordinance No. 7949/Resolution No. 06-21, a joint Ordinance/Resolution of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas, amending the joint subdivision regulations, Chapter 21 of the "Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2003," and amendments thereto, specifically amending the subdivision regulations pertaining to building setback lines on major streets or highways;
- Approve Ordinance No. 8004/Resolution No. 06-22, a Joint Ordinance/Resolution of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas, amending the joint subdivision regulations, Chapter 21 of the "Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2003," and amendments thereto, specifically amending the subdivision regulations pertaining to the enforcement and exceptions to building setbacks which are the result of governmental takings for public right of way, easements or other governmental use.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PLANNING 07-10-06
The Board considered SP-05-44-06: Custom Coatings. Sheila Stogsdill, Acting Director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Department, was present for the discussion along with Paul Werner, of Paul Werner Architects and Tom Armstrong, owner of Custom Coating. The applicant proposes to develop an 80' x 150' = 12,000 square foot industrial manufacturing building and 30' x 40' = 1,200 square foot project receiving and preparation building, located in and I-2 (Light Industrial) zoning district. The existing 3.1 acre property is vacant and is described as Maple Grove North No. 3, Lot 2, a county plat located between two pieces of incorporated (City of Lawrence) land. The request is submitted Paul Werner Architects, agent for Custom Coatings, property owner of record.
Access to the lot is from the existing private Maple Grove cul-de-sac located on the east side of Highway 24/59, approximately 600' north of Highway 24/40 (just north of the Maple Grove Cemetery). County zoning of the property is I-2 (Light Industrial) District, which is intended primarily for light manufacturing, fabricating, warehousing and wholesale distributing as permitted uses. The site plan states the use of the property to be custom coatings and metal/avidoor.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan subject to the following conditions:
- Approval of a septic system construction permit prior to release of the site plan for building permits. Any approved septic fields shall be shown on the site plan and may not encroach on driveway, parking, storage areas, or utility easements.
- Provide a note on the face of the site plan that indicates:
a) "The use of the property shall not interfere with the operation of the Lawrence Municipal Airport per Section 20-302 of the Lawrence Zoning Ordinance, July 1, 2006."
b) "A revised site plan must be submitted for review and approval prior to construction of labeled future improvements." - Provide the following technical corrections to the site plan:
a) Modify note no. 2.6 to reference Lot 2 rather than Lot 1.
b) Modify note no. 2.7 to change 'sanitation sewer improvements' to 'sanitary sewer improvement'.
c) Label the perimeter of sidewalk and landscaped areas to indicate where curbing, if any is to be installed. - Provision of a floodplain development permit from the Douglas County Zoning & Codes Division, prior to any alteration, encroachment or substantial improvement to the existing property per Douglas County Code Article 28.
The business is currently located in North Lawrence. Jones stated concern about the amount of traffic on Highway, with trucks along 24/40 and the need to keep an eye on traffic situations. Johnson stated the lateral field appears to be close to the property line. Paul Werner responded that the plan calls for the normal amount of systems with low use. No parking or traffic is allowed over the lateral field. Jones raised environmental concerns about the residue from sandblasting. The Owner indicated that very small amounts of debris remain from the sandblasting process. The Board discussed the disposal of the debris coating.
McElhaney moved to approve SP-05-44-06 subject to the above-listed conditions. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 07-10-06
The Board considered approval of a resolution authorizing the offering for sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006-A, of Douglas County, Kansas. After discussion, McElhaney moved for approval of Resolution No. 06-23 authorizing the offering for sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006-A, of Douglas County, Kansas. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
YOUTH SERVICES & GRANTS 07-10-06
The Board considered for approval of the Conditions of Grant from the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority to the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners. Pam Weigand, Director of Youth Services, addressed the dollar amount within the grant application and confirmed that Douglas County meets all of the conditions for the application. Jones moved to approve the agreement on Conditions of Grant from the Kansas Juvenile Authority to the Douglas Board of County Commissioners. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried and carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 07-10-06
The Board discussed the FFY06 Homeland Security Grant Funds. Paula Phillips, Director of Emergency Management, and Mike Russell, Emergency Management Board Representative, asked for the approval of $105,405, the amount the County will be able to submit in proposals for the Douglas County first responders to utilize $61,020 of State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP), and $44,385 in Law Enforcement Terrorism Protection (LETPP) Program funds.
The recommendation for the $61,020 SHSGP funds are broken down as follows: $28,000 for a Light Search & Rescue Strut System and $33,000 for a stockpile of personal protective equipment. The recommendation for the $44,385 LETPP funds is broken down as follows: $37,000 for a finger print system and $7,000 for a walk-through metal detector for the jail. Jones asked about the expiration dates on supplies used. Mike Russell responded that the oldest supplies are used first; the goal is to stock pile equipment for all emergencies for law enforcement, fire and medical so that all agencies can access supplies. Presently, each agency is responsible for its own supplies; there are 32 Douglas County first responder agencies.
The commissioners questioned the use of the older metal detector units in the Judicial & Law Enforcement building, and whether these units could be moved to the jail rather than purchase new equipment.
Discussion of this item was deferred to the Tuesday, July 11, 2006 meeting. No action taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 07-10-06
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $99,225.82 to be paid 07/10/2006; payroll in the amount of $5,960.00; electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $457.46 for FICA; and $134.62 for KPERS to be paid 06/30/06; payroll in the amount of $712,239.36; electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $52,447.53 for FICA; and $56,311.17 for KPERS to be paid 06/23/06; payroll in the amount of $697,781.99; electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $51,318.11 for FICA; and $52,128.81 for KPERS to be paid 07/07/06. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried.
MISCELLANEOUS 07-10-06
Jones reported on an issue impacting the plans to clean up the Farmland property using the Trust Fund established by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE). Jones indicated that since the potential land uses of the Farmland property would be impacted by the clean-up plan approved by KDHE, both the City Commission and the County Commission should have input into the decision as to whether the clean-up plan should be approved. The Board discussed the need for a letter to be mailed to KDHE. Johnson moved to approve the draft copy of the letter. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
BUDGET 07-10-06
The Board conducted a work session on the 2007 budget. No action was taken.
Johnson moved to adjourn meeting. Motion was seconded by Jones.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Member
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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