District 1 Advisory Board

DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD (DAB) I MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 9, 2012 6:30 p.m. Atwater Community Center, 2755 E. 19th, Wichita, Kansas 67214 Members Present Members Absent Guests Janice Rich Jesyka Ware (Youth Member) Gerald Domitrovic Beverly Domitrovic Brandon James Jane Byrne Twila Chaloupek James Roseboro Citizen Steve Roberts Janet Wilson Bill Wynne KC Ohaebosim City of Wichita Staff Present Councilmember Lavonta Williams Captain Pearman, Wichita Fire Department Officer Watson Beat 45, Wichita Police Department Officer Weber Beat 44, Wichita Police Department Officer Recio Beat 23, Wichita Police Department Officer Johnson Beat 32, Wichita Police Department Bill Longnecker, Planning Department Mark Manning, Finance Department LaShonda Garnes, District 1 Neighborhood Assistant Order of Business Call to Order Council member Williams called the meeting to order at 6:35p.m.and welcomed staff and guest. She thanked everyone for coming and proceeded with the first order of business. Approval of Agenda Wynne(Wilson) made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried. 6:0 Approval of Minutes Roberts(Wilson) made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried. 6:0 Public Agenda 1. Agenda Items No items submitted. 2. Off Agenda Items  District I Advisory Board Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 2 of 6 No items submitted. Staff Report 3. Park and Recreation Report No items submitted. 4. Police Report Officer Watson Beat 45, Wichita Police Department advised that he is working with the real estate agent for the strip mall (the old Elks Club) at 3900 E. 13th Street. He advised that currently the tenants at the strip mall include a clothing store, beauty salon, barber shop, and a rap studio. Watson advised that there have been disturbances at the rap studio. Specifically, addressing the disturbance on June 22nd where shots fired was reported around 3 a.m. Watson advised that they have had issues with their liquor and entertainment licenses. The manager has been cited and the establishment cannot serve alcohol nor have live entertainment. Watson noted that he is working with the real estate agent to get things clean up. He advised that they had a meeting at the strip mall and the agent has decided to evict the tenants of the rap studio. He noted that this tenant has been the main issue at the strip mall and that he has an open activity log to documents the complaints and concerns for the area. Watson advised that the manager of the strip mall is on vacation until October so it has been difficult to reach the owner. Wilson wanted to know if they could operate like a club. Watson advised that they have an entertainment license and that they legally have the right to be open. Officer Weber Beat 44, Wichita Police Department advised that the summer camp cookout was scheduled for July 19th. Officer Recio Beat 23, Wichita Police Department advised they are still seeing an increase in auto larcenies in Old Town. He advised that the CP Office would be moving to 2nd & Mosley by the Old Town Hotel by the end of August. Officer Johnson Beat 32, Wichita Police Department advised that they are addressing the concerns around Schweiter Park near Lincoln and Hillside. She advised that they have received complaints about the activity at the basketball courts. Johnson advised that WPD administer a survey in the neighborhood and so far are pleased with the results. She indicated that they are reviewing all of the data and it appears that most people are happy with the Park, that many indicated that there has been an increased use of the park. Johnson noted that of the 31 people that open the door, five indicated that they felt unsafe. Chaloupek wanted to know why the residents didn’t feel safe. Johnson explained that about two or three months ago there was a shooting, where a gentlemen fired a gun in the air trying to impress a young lady he was with. She noted that the suspect was picked and arrested for the activity. Councilmember Williams added that there were also a few fights that some neighbors were concerned about. She noted that she was working closely with the resident for some solutions. 2  District I Advisory Board Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Officer Johnson noted that someone suggested turning off the lights on the basketball at a certain hour. Johnson noted that might be a possible solution to deter some of the activity in the evenings. Council Member Williams thanked Officers for their reports. Action Taken: Received and filed. 5. Fire Report Captain Lane Pearmen, Wichita Fire Department advised that there were 17 fires citywide with an estimated $750,000 in damages. 12 accidental fires 1 incendiary fire 1 fire cause undetermined 3 fire under investigation Captain Pearmen advised that the statistics for 4th of July were not available yet that information was still being compiled. Wilson asked the Captain if he would recommend a ban of fireworks. Captain Pearmen advised that is difficult to say, but he noted that the current ordinance is difficult to enforce. Council Member Williams thanked the Captain for his update. Action Taken: Received and filed. New Business 6. ZON2012-00017 & CUP 2012-00016 Bill Longnecker, Planning Department presented the zone change request from limited industrial to limited commercial and the creation of a Great Plains Commercial and Multi- Family Residential community unit. He noted the location for this project is generally located east of Oliver Avenue, north of K-96, south of 37th Street North, and east of Ridgewood Street. Longnecker advised that undeveloped site is 12.03 acres and that the current zoning does not allow for residential uses with the exception of manufactured homes. He noted that a FEMA Floodway (contained within platted reserves) runs north to south through the middle of this abutting undeveloped, single family zoned land. This floodway must be addressed for future development of this property. Longnecker advised that staff I recommending approval of the request, subject to replatting within one-year and the additional following development standards: a. In reference to General Provision 4 and the CUP drawing, including; a 35-foot setback (CUP standard) where the site abuts the undeveloped (non park land) SFG-5 zoned property. b. Waive the Compatibility Height standards and allow a maximum 45-foot height. c. General Provision 5 shall include; If necessary, the CUP development plan shall be 3  District I Advisory Board Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 4 of 6 adjusted or amended to reflect final drainage requirements. d. General Provision 6 shall add: B. No Electronic Message Centers; E add “… except shall not exceed...”; F. give more detail in regards to “… shall share similar elements in design.” e. Change General Provisions 8 to include; A “… and a 15-foot height limit (including fixtures, lamps and base) when light poles are located within 200 fee residential zoning,” f. Change General Provision 11 to include: a 6-8 foot tall masonry wall shall be placed along the east side of the site where it abuts the undeveloped SF-5 zoned (non park land) property. g. Change Provision 12 to include: the UZC’s standard for nonresidential screening from roof top equipment. h. Revise General Provision 15 to: Permit all GC uses except sexually oriented business, correctional placement residence, night clubs, taverns and drinking establishments, outside storage, recreational vehicle campground, asphalt and concrete plant, limited, cemetery, and: restaurants with drive windows, convenience stores service stations and vehicle repair, limited and general be allowed if located more than 200 feet from residential uses, and: any overhead doors associated with vehicle repair, limited and general, warehouses and loading docks must not face residential zoning, and; car washes in the CUP be subject to the supplementary use regulations of Sec. III-d.6.f. of the Unified Zoning Code. i. Revise General Provision 18 to include; A restrictive covenant noting the conditions placed on this land shall be filed with Sedgwick County Register of Deeds. j. The applicant shall submit four revised copies of the CUP to the Metropolitan Area Planning Department within 60 days after approval of this case by the Governing Body, or the request shall be considered denied and closed. Longnecker advised that the applicant met with the Park Board regarding access to the park. Wynne asked if this request would allow for a quick loan business. Longnecker advised that a quick loan business is considered a retail business, because they don’t have a specific use category so the Planning Department does not have the ability to specifically list that business as a restricted use. Jason Vansickle (Real Estate Agent) indicated this was a commercial development and a master plan has been created to transition from industrial to residential, to include hotels, office, and retail space. Vansicle advised that the present zoning doesn’t allow for apartments and the owner has plans to build a $20M project that includes 208 upscale apartments. He also noted that they are prepared to replace the chain linked fence with a rod iron fence. KC Ohaebosim arrived at 7:03 p.m. Vansickle noted that if there were restrictions added regarding Payday loans or pawn shops, the owner would be okay with that, as they want a quality project. Wilson wanted to know how flooding concerns were being addressed. Vansickle advised that the drainage would be better after the development, as the new requirements by state and local law requires developers to do more. 4  District I Advisory Board Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 5 of 6 Russ Ewy – Baughman Co. advised that the property is properly platted and drainage will be handled on both sides of the site. He noted that they would provide a drainage plan that will address needs and concerns. Action Taken: Board recommended approval based n the staff recommendation with the addition of adding payday loans and pawn shops as restrictive uses at the site. (Roberts) Wynne Motion carried. 7:0 7. 2013-2014 Budget Update Mark Manning, Finance Department presented information on the proposed adjustments to both expenditures and revenues for 2013-2014 budget. He noted that the proposal would not change the current mill levy. He also indicated that the proposal preserves service in core priority areas: Protecting Life, Protecting Property, Investing in Infrastructure, and Maintaining a Sustainable Community. Manning advised that the remaining steps in the budget process including the following opportunities: July 17th City Manager presents budget to City Council July 18th Tentative Twitter Townhall July 24th Tentative Workshop th August 7 Public Hearing August 14th Public Hearing/Budget Adoption Manning noted that this information had been presented at All DAB Budget presentation and one of the questions from Wynne was regarding staff levels over the last 5 years. Manning provided Wynne a report that short staffing levels for each department and indicated that staff level sin 2008 were 3,303 and in 2012 3,158 with a decrease 145 positions. Manning advised that the staff reductions occurred in lesser strategic priority areas. Wilson stated that she has a major concern with the budget always having shortfalls and wondered if that was due to bad projections. Manning advised the budget is a forecast based on the available information. He noted that he could not promised that adjustments would not be have to be made for this budget, but assured her that staff tries there best to project the budget as close to accurate as possible. Wilson also questioned the increase in fees, especially concerned about the increase in the parking fee at City Hall. Manning advised that the general philosophy is that the city doesn’t want property taxes to pay for services they never use, so the increase in fees allows the user to receive the charge. Chaloupek wanted to know is parking lot limited to city staff only. Manning advised that it was a security issue and that’s why it changed over to outdoor parking for the public only. Wynne stated that since the public can’t park in the garage any longer, city employees should not park on the surface lot. Manning advised that we encourage staff to park in the garage on the third level. . Councilmember Williams thanked Manning for his presentation. 5  District I Advisory Board Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 6 of 6 Action Taken: Receive and file. Updates, Issues and Reports Jane Byrnes, 544 S. Erie Street advised that she was coming on behalf of her daughter and her concerns regarding the dollars that are put into elections. She noted the court case of Citizens Untied vs. Federal Election Committee and there ruling. She noted that 277 cities/towns/states that have already supported resolutions for a constitutional amendment to restore right. Byrnes noted that she was taking this to the City Council meeting on July 17th. She stated they are concerned with the democracy being purchased by those who have money. Rich stated that the Hyde Neighborhood Association picnic was successful. Roberts stated that the Crestview Neighborhood Association would meet July 19th at 7 p.m. Wilson advised that A Price Woodard and Murdock Neighborhood Association will meet the 3rd Thursday of the month and the guest speak the Fire Chief. Councilmember Williams wanted to know if they have brought in the County to speak to the neighborhood association. Wilson stated yes. Chaloupek advised that Linwood Neighborhood Association Saturday and they are still looking for a new location to meet. Councilmember Williams asked if they considered going to Linwood Park? Ohaebosim noted that they are having a candidate forum. Councilmember Williams stated that she would be opening the Pow Wow at Century II on July 14th. She also noted that the redistricting is about to begin and that she was looking to appoint Rep. McCray Miller for District 1. Councilmember Williams also noted that she needed to make appointments for the Park and Recreation and District Advisory Boards and was looking for recommendations. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, LaShonda Garnes Neighborhood Assistant 6