Meeting Information
-Convene
-The Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes for June 18, June 25, July 2 (8:30 a.m.), July 2 (6:00 p.m.), July 5 and July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 25, 2007
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(b) Consider approval of Application for an Authorized Emergency Vehicle Permit for Louie Disney (Ken McGovern)
REGULAR AGENDA
Planning Items:
(2) Adopt joint City Ordinance No. 8132, and County Resolution to add Chapter 14 - Specific Plans to Horizon 2020, CPA-2007-01 (Dan Warner is the Planner)
(3) Discuss Variance for E300 Road, Kennedy property (Linda Finger)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. on Monday, August 20, 2007 with all members present.
Johnson moved to approve the minutes of June 18 (as amended), June 25, July 2 (a.m.). July 2, (p.m.), July 9 (as amended), July 16, July 23, and July 25, 2007.
CONSENT AGENDA 08-20-07
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Orders Nos. 07-146, 07-147, 07-148, 07-149, 07-150, 07-151, 07-152 (on file in the office of the County Clerk);
► Application for an authorized Emergency Vehicle Permit for Louis Disney; and
► Receipt of Fee Reports for June and July 2007.
The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PLANNING & AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 08-20-07
The Board considered approval of a joint City Ordinance No. 8132, and County Resolution No. 07-31 an amendment to Horizon 2020 creating Chapter 14-Specific Plans. Dan Warner, Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Department was present for discussion. The amendment provides guidance for long-range planning by using a Hierarchy of Plans.
Jones moved to approve a joint Ordinance No. 8132 of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and Resolution No. 07.31 of the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas, amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan "Horizon 2020" pursuant to K.S.A. 12-747, by adopting "Chapter Fourteen - Specific Plans in Horizon 2020, CPA-2007-01 Edition" prepared by the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Office and incorporating by reference said amendments. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PLANNING & VARIANCE 08-20-07
Linda Finger, Douglas County Planning Resource Coordinator, asked for direction by the Board to determine their level of participation in the appeals process for variances scheduled in accordance with Section 20-807(h) of the Subdivision Regulations. Jones asked how many variances Finger expected through the remainder of 2007. Finger stated no more than 10. The Board discussed scheduling the appeal hearings for Wednesday night meetings, but stated they strongly support the recommendations by Staff for their interpretation of subdivision policy.
Jones moved to grant authority to the Chairman to represent the Board at the appeals hearing scheduled for August 22, 2007, to hear the variance issues and make a decision as he sees as appropriate. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 08-20-07
Jones moved to approve accounts payable in the amounts of $115,441.91 paid on 07/30/07, $1,135,715.65 paid on 08/13/07, and $1,153,556.72 paid on 08/20/07; wire transfers in the amounts of $901,362.50 paid on 07/31/07, $404,056.58 paid on 08/06/07; payroll in the amounts of $771,917.73 paid on 07/13/07, $750,087.91 paid on 08/02/07, and $762,825.16 paid on 08/10/07; FICA in the amounts of $57,007.49 paid on 07/20/07, $55,347.62 paid on 08/03/07, and $56,318.80 paid on 08/17/07; KPERS in and the amounts of $62,756.33 paid on 07/20/07, $62,105.93 paid on 08/17/07, and $60,418.25 paid on 08/03/07; and manual checks in the amounts of $14,500.82 paid on 07/26/07, $748.00 paid on 07/30/07, and $6,094.00 paid on 08/06/07. The motion was seconded by Johnson and carried 2-0.
MISCELLANEOUS 08-20-07
Chris Huston, citizen, asked the Board for direction on who to speak with regarding the building of a house and converting an existing resident to a guest home on a 20- acre property in Grant Township, located within the UGA. He stated concerns about splitting the property into two 10-acres lots and the provision of a hard-surfaced road.
Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, suggested Huston set up a meeting with Linda Finger, Douglas County Planning Resource Coordinator, immediately following the meeting for guidance.
Jones moved to adjourn; Johnson seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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