CITY of OMAHA

AIR QUALITY CONTROL

Notice is given to the public according to Chapter 41 of the Omaha Municipal Code of the application of Omaha Public Power District to renew their operating permit for the electrical generation facility at 7475 Pershing Drive, Omaha. The potential emissions, in tons, for this facility are: TSP 659.5, PM10 524.7, PM2.5 376.3, SOx 13,906, NOx 9,149, VOC 160.0, CO 1309, Lead 0.07, Ammonia 93.1, Acrolein 0.3, Arsenic 0.02, Benzene 1.2, Benzyl Chloride 0.7, Cadmium 0.03, Cyanide 2.3, Dioctyl Phthalate 0.07, Dimethyl Sulfate 0.04, Hexane 52.4, Hydrogen Chloride 49.0, Hydrogen Fluoride 83.6, Mercury 0.02, Methyl Hydrazine 0.16, Selenium 1.1 and CO2 equivalent 4,962,349.

No significant impact on air quality is expected from the operation of this facility. Douglas County is in attainment with air quality standards for the listed pollutants. Approval is recommended with the condition that any pollution control equipment that may be necessary for compliance with the City of Omaha or Nebraska Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations will be installed within 180 days after notification by the City of noncompliance.

All information submitted by the applicant and the proposed approval by Air Quality Control are available for inspection by the public at the office of Omaha Air Quality Control from April 21, 2021 to May 21, 2021. Comments received during that period will be considered. During that period the applicant, or any interested person or group of persons, may request or petition the Control Officer for a public hearing, and state the nature of the issues to be raised and all arguments and factual grounds supporting their position.  The Control Officer may hold a public hearing if the comments, requests, or petitions raise legal, policy or discretionary questions and significant public interest exists with respect to the application.  Comments should be mailed to:

John Finlan Mayne

Public Works

Air Quality Control

5600 S. 10th Street

Omaha, NE 68107

402-444-3915

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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021

PUBLIC HEARING – 1:30 PM

7th FLOOR – ROOM 702

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER  

1819 FARNAM STREET

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS

MEETING MINUTES

NEW CASES:

•   Section 49-1503: Approval for the drilling of a well to provide water for Lot 197 Blue Sage Creek.

•   Section 49-218: Approval to administer existing CEU courses remotely.

Section 49-218: Request for exemption of continuing education hours for school instructor.

•   Section 49-216: Request to reinstate multiple expired licenses.

•   Section 49-256: Request to amend the start date of an apprenticeship.

•   Section 49-103: Request to waive grease interceptor requirement for 1419 Farnam Street.

•   Section 49-103: Request to waive grease interceptor requirement for 1108 Howard Street.

•   Section 49-344: Approval to test PEX-a water supply systems with air.

•   Section 49-800: Request to allow the use of Niron PPR CT pipe, valves and fittings for 119 N. 72nd Street.

•   Section 49-218: Request to approve new instructors and renew old instructors for an approved CEU course.

APPROVAL OF APPRENTICESHIP

AGREEMENTS

DISCUSSION:

•   Lawn Sprinkler Contractor licensing versus registration.

•   Multifamily amenity spaces in apartments.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LSC EXAM QUESTIONS

NOTE: All requests for sign language interpreters (signers) will require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice.  If necessary, contact the Board Secretary at (402) 444-5150 ext. 2062.

The Plumbing Board reserves the right to amend the above agenda.  The Plumbing Board agenda and other information regarding the Plumbing Board and Planning Department are available on the Internet at

http://www.cityofomaha.org/planning/boards/plumbing-board. Agendas available on the Internet are subject to change and are for convenience purposes only.  A copy of the official agenda, kept continually current, shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Omaha Planning Department, 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 1110, Omaha, Nebraska, during normal business hours.

Prior to the hearing, the applicant may schedule a time to review the City’s case file during normal business hours by contacting the Board Secretary at 402-444-5150 ext. 2062.  If an alternative (audio version) to this agenda is necessary, please notify the Board Secretary at 402-444-5150 ext. 2062, 72 hours in advance.

Martin Gomez, Administrator

City of Omaha Plumbing Board

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CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on April 13, 2021 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

ORDINANCE NO. 42487

AN ORDINANCE to amend the official zoning map of the City of Omaha adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code, by changing certain boundaries of the official zoning map of the City of Omaha in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code, to rezone property located northwest of 210th and Fort Streets from AG-Agricultural District and DR-Development Reserve District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).

Summary: The official zoning map adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code so that: Lots 513 through 523, Vistancia, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from AG-Agricultural District and DR-Development Reserve District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).

First Reading March 16, 2021; Second Reading March 30, 2021; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 13, 2021

PASSED: April 13, 2021: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor                     

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 42488

AN ORDINANCE to amend the official zoning map of the City of Omaha adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code, by changing certain boundaries of the official zoning map of the City of Omaha in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code, to rezone property located southwest of 31st and Leavenworth Streets from GI-General Industrial District to NBD-Neighborhood Business District (property is located within an ACI-1 Area of Civic Importance Overlay District).

Summary:  The official zoning map adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code so that: Lot I, Leavenworth Pointe Commercial, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from GI-General Industrial District to NBD-Neighborhood Business District (property is located within an ACI-1 Area of Civic Importance Overlay District).

First Reading March 16, 2021; Second Reading March 30, 2021; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 13, 2021

PASSED: April 13, 2021: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor                     

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 42489

AN ORDINANCE to approve a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay District in a NBD-Neighborhood Business District (property is located within an ACI-1 Area of Civic Importance Overlay District), located southwest of 31st and Leavenworth Streets, to approve the Development Plan, and to provide for an effective date.

Summary:  In accordance with Sections 55-595 through 55-600 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay District and the Development Plan, attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved, for the following described land in Douglas County, Nebraska: Lot 1, Leavenworth Pointe Commercial, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.

First Reading March 16, 2021; Second Reading March 30, 2021; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 13, 2021

PASSED: April 13, 2021: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor                     

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 42490

AN ORDINANCE declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of constructing the North Downtown Riverfront Pedestrian Connector project identified as OPW 52487; providing that the City negotiate with the property owners for land acquisitions, permanent easements and temporary construction easements; providing that as to each specified parcel which cannot be obtained by negotiation, condemnation proceedings be undertaken and completed; and, providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary:  Same

First Reading March 16, 2021; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 30, 2021; Third Reading and Vote April 13, 2021

PASSED: April 13, 2021: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor                     

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 42491

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to 3M Company for the purchase of 3M sign sheeting supplies to be utilized by the Traffic Division for various City of Omaha operations, for a term to conclude January 31, 2023; to provide for payments from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956, as amended; to provide for payments from a specific account; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary:  Same 

First Reading March 16, 2021; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 30, 2021; Third Reading and Vote April 13, 2021

PASSED: April 13, 2021: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor                     

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 42492

AN ORDINANCE establishing the South Omaha Business Improvement District (BID No. 6880) under the authority of the Business Improvement District Act, Neb.Rev.Stat.§ 19-4105, et seq. for the purpose of providing specified activities, work and improvements in the City of Omaha, Nebraska; to create the South Omaha Business Improvement District; to define the boundaries of such District; to identify that the properties benefited by the streetscape improvements will be subject to special assessments in accordance with the South Omaha Business Improvement District Plan; to provide for special assessment in an approximate amount of up to $30,000 in year one for general maintenance and infrastructure improvement, landscaping, water costs, street cleaning, and promotion; to be imposed upon such District based upon the benefits conferred; to provide for the assessment of property specially benefited within the District; to provide a method of assessment to be assessed upon properties specially benefited by the District; and to provide the effective date hereof. WHEREAS, there has been a request by the South Omaha Business Improvement District Area Board that the City Council of the City of Omaha establish an Improvement District providing specified work and improvements as described herein; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Neb.Rev.Stat. § 19-4015 to§ 19-4038 (Reissue 2018 Cumm. Supp.), such improvements may be made as cited in the Business Improvement District Act; and, WHEREAS, the City Council, following a public hearing may establish or reject the proposed business improvement district.

Summary:  Same    

First Reading March 16, 2021; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 30, 2021; Third Reading and Vote April 13, 2021

PASSED: April 13, 2021: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor                     

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 42479

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 46-3 of the Omaha Municipal Code that addresses test and inspection records which appear in the Omaha Fire Code; an Ordinance to Section 46-4 of the Omaha Municipal Code to change the manner in which inspection testing and maintenance services records are submitted to the Omaha Fire Department; repealing Chapter 46 of the Omaha Municipal Code as heretofore existing; and providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary:  Same     

First Reading March 16, 2021; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 30, 2021; Third Reading and Vote April 13, 2021

PASSED: April 13, 2021: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor                     

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 42495

AN ORDINANCE approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Elkhorn Landing, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to implement the Elkhorn Landing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 20603 and 20605 Elkhorn Drive, which proposes construction of two new mixed use 3-story structures. The buildings will each contain 7 residential units on the upper floors (14 units, total) with office, retail and parking on the first floors and basement level. Approximately 25 parking stalls will be developed within the Elkhorn Drive right of way prior to occupancy of the first building; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $985,609.00, plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project, and providing for an effective date.

Summary:  Same     

First Reading March 16, 2021; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 30, 2021; Third Reading and Vote April 13, 2021

PASSED: April 13, 2021: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor                     

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

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