BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF
FRANKLIN COUNTY, KANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 09-56
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION #0910-968 (TIPPETTS) TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A PRIVATE LANDING STRIP IN AN “A-1” AGRICULTURE ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Franklin County, Kansas is a county municipal government, organized pursuant to K.S.A. 19-101; and
WHEREAS, The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners did adopt Resolution #23-91 creating the Franklin County Planning Commission as provided in K.S.A. 12-744; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Planning Commission did publish notice on October 28th, 2009 that a public hearing would be held to consider Special Use Permit application #0910-968 (Tippetts) as required by K.S.A. 12-757 and Article 17, Section 17-3 of the Franklin County Zoning Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on November 19th, 2009 hold a public hearing for the consideration of Special Use Permit Application #0910-968 for the construction and operation of a private landing strip in an “A-1” (Agriculture) Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after reviewing and considering all reports and testimonies did, by a unanimous vote of those present, approved said Special Use Permit based on certain findings and subject to certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County, after duly reviewing the recommendation of the Planning Commission together with all public comments for and against said Special Use Permit finds:
1. That the Special Use Permit is consistent with the County Zoning Regulations.
2. That the Special Use Permit is in conformance with and would further enhance the County Comprehensive Plan.
3. That as conditioned, the Special Use Permit will not overburden the County roads and other public services.
4. That as conditioned, the Special Use Permit will not unduly affect the character of the surrounding community.
5. That as conditioned, the Special Use Permit will not impact property values of surrounding properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, that the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners does hereby approve Special Use Permit Application #0910-968 (Tippetts) to permit the construction and operation of a private landing strip in an “A-1” Agriculture Zone as follows:
Section 1: Special Use Permit #0910-968 (Tippetts) is granted for the following described property:
The East Half (E ½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 9, Township 19 South, Range 20 East, Franklin County Kansas.
Section 2: The real property described above shall be authorized to construct and operate a private landing strip pursuant to the Franklin County Zoning Regulations and the following conditions:
1. That the applicant shall comply with all applicable FAA Regulations for the use and operation of a private landing strip.
2. The landing strip shall be limited for use as a private landing strip for family members.
3. The landing strip shall be maintained in good working condition at all times.
4. That the Special Use Permit shall be null and void by operation of law if the Special Use Permit has not been initiated and utilized by commencing the activity or use at the site specified in said permit within one (1) year of the date of approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners this 9th day of December 2009. This action shall become effective upon publication in the official county newspaper.
/s/ John E Taylor
John E. Taylor
Chairman
Received and recorded this the 9th day of December 2009.
/s/ Shari Perry
Shari Perry
County Clerk