Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Planning & Development Services

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM: CC:	Sheila M. Stogsdill, Planning Administrator Scott McCullough, Director - PDS
DATE:	April 29, 2014
RE:	SE-14-00157 – Special Event Permit for Kansas Food Truck Festival

Background

A Special Event Permit request for the Kansas Food Truck Festival on vacant property on the west side of the 800 block of Pennsylvania Street on Saturday, May 10, 2014.  Submitted by Tom Larkin, Cider Gallery with permission from Tony Krsnich & Ohio Mortgage Investors LLC, property owner of record.

Project Description

A Temporary Special Event Permit has been requested to utilize the vacant property located on the west side of Pennsylvania Street in conjunction with an approved Use of the Right-of-Way Permit for the Kansas Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 10th from 5PM to 10PM.  The event is a partial fundraiser for Just Food and a celebration to highlight the Warehouse Arts District.  Portions of Pennsylvania Street and the Warehouse District will be closed off along with this vacant property to contain the activity area and create specific entry points at the north and south ends of the area.

Multiple food truck vendors will be participating.  A stage for live music, tables & chairs, beverage stands & truck and kids zone activities will all be set up on this portion of the property.  Porta-potties will be placed in the open area south of the Seed Co building.  This is an outdoor festival, however the Cider Gallery will be open for art viewing.  No public assembly in the Seed Co Building is permitted with this event.

Staff Recommendation

Planning Staff recommends approval of the Temporary Special Event for the Kansas Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 5PM to 10PM (with clean-up to follow) subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.

Action

Approve SE-14-00157, if appropriate.