University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, October 25. 1989
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City considers development
- Decision on zoning requests postponed until Nov.13 meeting
By Dave Wakefield Kansan staff writer
The future of commercial development in West Lawrence remained cloudy last night as city commissioners let time run out without taking action on zoning requests that could set a precedent for future decisions.
The zoning requests, which were deferred at last week's meeting, would be inconsistent with recommendations contained in the Western Development Plan. Commissioners said last week that they wanted to accept the development plan before acting on any zoning requests.
Thousands of dollars are on the line as developers compete for what could be scarce commercial zoning in West Lawrence.
"This is obviously becoming a race to City Hall to see who gets through zoning first," city planning director Price Banks said last week.
Under the western plan, there is a limited amount of commercial zoning that will be allowed in West Lawrence, and developers are racing to see who can get a portion of it, he said.
"Everyone will want as much commercial zoning as possible because it is going to be extremely valuable. I
was told some plots would be worth $100,000 an acre." Banks said.
Three developers have submitted zoning requests for the intersection at Wakara Drive and U.S. Highway 40. Only one has made it to the commission. The other two still have the right to planning commission. Banks said.
All three developers are asking for 20 acres of commercial zoning. City staff has recommended 10 acres a site, and the planning commission recommended 15 acres for the first site. Banks said.
Time ran out last night for developers rushing to get a permit for a commercial development at the southeast corner of the Wakarusa Drive and U.S. Highway 40 intersection.
While the zoning request that had been deferred from last week's meeting waited, city commissioners let-surely discussed a site plan for the expansion of the Brady Chiropractic Clinic, 1104 E. $^{2}$ 3rd St., and discussed and adopted the South Lawrence Traffic Corridor Land Use Plan. The city has also heard public comment on the Western Development Plan, time out
Commissioners debated for 30 minutes, extending last night's meet
ing, but five motions for extension failed. Finally, Mayor Bob Schumm declared the meeting over according to City Commission rules.
The other two zoning requests may pass the planning commission and become available for consideration by that time.
City commissioners do not meet on the fifth Tuesday of a month, and commissioner Shirley Martin-Smith cannot attend the Nov. 6 meeting. Development Plan and on the zoning requests will be postponed until Nov. 13.
Last week, Commissioner Mike Rundle said, "Under the guidelines of the Western Development Plan, there is not an unlimited dole at that intersection. Shouldn't we see all three plans at once to decide on the merits of each plan?"
Developer J. Stewart, of Lawrence, said, "It is clearly a well-orchestrated effort by staff and the city commission. They are protecting their position in the law suit."
Lawrence is being sued by developers who wanted to build a suburban
Commissioner Dave Penny last week said if the city gave too much acreage to a shopping center it would affect the mall issue.
Forums answer campus questions
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By Bryan Swan Kansan staff writer
For the third consecutive year, Friday Forums will feature KU administrators answering questions about their departments.
The forums, presented by Judith A. Ramalay, executive vice chancellor, are intended to answer faculty, staff, and student questions about a variety of topics, ranging from student affairs to research issues.
The first forum is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Walnut Room in the Kansas Union. David Ambler, vice chancellor for student affairs, will discuss student issues. Five forums currently are scheduled for the 1989-90 academic year.
Del Brinkman, vice chancellor for academic affairs,
said the forums gave people a chance to find out what
was happening within various campus administrative
offices.
Brinkman is scheduled to speak about academic issues at 4 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Pine Room in the Kansas Union.
"I think it has been helpful," he said. "We talk in general about what we're facing this year, or how we've allocated money from the Margin of Excellence, or whatever happens to be in focus at the time. We also talk about budget matters and the issues we've been dealing with. It's basically an informal setting."
Robert Senecal, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Continuing Education, is scheduled to discuss public service and continuing education at the Feb. 16 forum.
"I'll be making a few brief statements, and then it's more or less an information sharing session followed by a question and answer period," he said. "Anyone such as staff or students can participate in it."
Seneca said that last year students did not make up the majority of audience participants.
"Some students were there, but not a large crowd," he said. "There were about 40 or 50 people there total. I suppose if it's a hot topic or burning issue this would attract larger crowds."
Frances Horowitz, vice chancellor for research, graduate studies and public services, will discuss research issues on Jan. 26 at the Walnut Room in the Kansas Union.
Skip Turner, director of the Office of Affirmative Action, is scheduled to give a progress report on Minority Issues Task Force recommendations on April 6 at the Walnut Room in the Kansas Union.
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