District 1 Advisory Board

DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD (DAB) I MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 5, 2014 6:30 p.m. Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, Kansas 67214 Members Present Members Absent Guests Aaron Mayes Aaron Lewellyn- Youth Member Attachment Provided Bill Wynne David Buckmaster Dan Heflin Janet Wilson K.C. Ohaebosim Brandon James James Roseboro Beverly Domitrovic Twila Chaloupek Janice Rich Lavonta Williams, Council Member City of Wichita Staff Present Deputy Chief Hassan Ramzah, Wichita Police Department Captain Keith Niemann, Fire Station # 10 Officer Justin Whyte, Patrol North, Beat 32 Officer Clayton Schuler, Patrol South, Beat 25 Officer Chad Burnett, Patrol North, Beat 46 Jennea Noel, Park and Recreation Department Dale Miller, Metropolitan Area Planning Department Alana Haynes, Office of Community Engagement Order of Business Call to Order Council Member Lavonta Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and welcomed staff and guests. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda submitted. Motion carried. 11:0. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes submitted. Motion carried. 11:0.  District I Advisory Board Minutes May 5, 2014 Page 2 of 4 Public Agenda 1. Agenda Items No item. 2. Off Agenda Items No item. Staff Report 3. Fire Report Captain Keith Niemann, Fire Station #10, reported that within the past few weeks exterior fires have increased, which were started from people discarding cigarettes and dumping ashes from barbeque grills into trash cans. The fire department would like to remind citizens to make sure their grills are completely cooled before storing them close by their property and also to not allow flammable materials to be thrown away in trash cans. DAB member: The fire at 12th and Pershing, the home is not boarded, who would be responsible for boarding the home? Niemann: It is up to the homeowner, if the homeowner does not take care of the burned property central inspection will have it boarded. Action Taken: Received and File. 4. Police Report Officer Jason Whyte, Patrol North, Beat 32, reported that Patrol East now has a Facebook page that is updated with auto accidents and traffic reports. Whyte also reported an increase in larcenies to automobiles and buildings. A number of potted plants have been reported missing from green houses and sheds. Items being taken from homes are electronics, purses and cash money. The main items being taken from vehicles are book bags, electronics and personal items. Upon leaving vehicles be sure to remove all personal items. DAB member: What is the difference between a burglary and larceny? Whyte: A burglary is when someone who is unknown to the owner goes in and steals property. Larceny is when the robber may have had access to the property and commits a crime. Officer Clayton Schuler, Patrol South, Beat 25, reported an increase in burglaries to the area. Schuler said the police department has been working special assignments in the area to find the suspects that are responsible for the burglaries. Officer Carlson has been working with Old Town to have an entertainment district ordinance, to decrease the number of crimes in the area. Questions-none. Officer Chad Burnett, Patrol North, Beat 46, reported that the police department has started to patrol more on bikes and foot to decrease burglaries. The bikes have been serviced; there are 11bikes that should be in the north area. On Sunday, May 4th at 25th St. and Hillside, a drive by shooting occurred with two vehicles involved. Gunshots were exchanged and a few homes where hit, no injuries were reported. Detectives are following-up on the incident, as this is currently within the beginning of the investigation phase. There were four IMPATC meetings during the month of April where police were able to gain valuable information from the community. Currently, on two of the cases suspects are in custody. Questions –none. Action Taken: Received and Filed. 2  District I Advisory Board Minutes May 5, 2014 Page 3 of 4 New Business 5. Deputy Chief Hassan Ramzah, Wichita Police Department, provided updates on the Investigations Division and also discussed the importance of reporting criminal activity to the police department in efforts of keeping the community safe. DAB member: Can you talk more about the people that are not cooperative in speaking with the police? Ramzah: Yes, individuals that may be directly or indirectly associated with criminal activities may be fearful of speaking with officers. Others may take the position of if they are not directly affected not to become involved. DAB member: Have you considered talking to Big Brothers Big Sisters to set up a mentoring program with agencies such as Real Men Real Hero’s to mentor students; partnerships from other agencies are welcomed. 6. Jennea Noel, City of Wichita Park and Recreation Department, reported on the conditions of the Park and Recreation Department Aquatics Master Plan. Noel proposed closures to three facilities: Country Acres, McAdams and Boston; three new facilities: Evergreen, Aley and Edgemoor, and renovations to the remaining swimming pools. DAB members commented on the McAdams pool usage and hours of operation. Concerns were raised to address the locations of nearby pools, in the event of a closure to McAdams pool. 7. CON2014-00014 Dale Miller, MAPD, presented on a City Conditional Use to permit a Nightclub in the City (microbrewery with music and outdoor food and beverage service) in CBD Central Business District zoning within 300 feet of a park. Miller commented that as of now the 14 day span for protest have not yet ended and allowed the Agent for the Applicant, Greg Ferris to answer questions. DAB member: Is the patio fenced in? Ferris: Yes, it is a wrought iron fence. DAB member: Will this venue become a sports bar? Ferris: No, this will be a brewery to showcase craft beer in a safe and friendly environment. DAB member: Will you contribute to the community? Ferris: Yes, we would like to participate in the First Friday events and work with the neighborhood associations. DAB member: What types of food will you serve? Ferris: light foods such as: chicken wings, sandwiches and soups, etc. DAB member: Will the only place for parking be on the street? Ferris: There is parking on the street. The owners are working with nearby businesses to contract their parking lots after hours. Within CBD areas there are no parking requirements. Janice Rich made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use request for a Nightclub in the City in CBD zoning subject to the four listed conditions. Motion was properly seconded by Dan Heflin. Motion passed 11-0. 3  District I Advisory Board Minutes May 5, 2014 Page 4 of 4 8. ZON2014-00004 and CUP2014-00008 Dale Miller, MAPD, presented a request for the abolition of Community Unit Plan (CUP) DP- 283, the Falcon Falls Commercial CUP, and the down zoning of the application area’s LC Limited Commercial (LC) zoning to TF-3 Two-family Residential (TF-3). Miller allowed the Agent for the Applicant, Greg Ferris to answer questions. DAB member: Will the property be listed for rent or sale? Ferris: The property will be rental only. DAB member: How many units will the property have? Ferris: There are 30 lots, 60 units will be available. DAB member: Will the property be joint homes? Ferris: Yes, they will be twin homes. DAB member: Has the property been under water? Ferris: This particular property has not been under water since the lake was constructed. The plans have been approved by the storm water engineer. DAB member: Why is this property being changed from LC to TF-3? Ferris: The property has been on the market longer than 10 years. Dan Heflin made a motion to recommend approval of the Falcon Falls Commercial CUP DP-283 be voided and the requested zone change from LC to TF-3, subject to replatting within one year. Motion was properly seconded by Brandon James. Motion passed 11-0. Board Agenda 9. Updates, Issues and Reports CM Williams: Reminded DAB members of the Old Town Entertainment District Ordinance that is scheduled to be on the City Council agenda on Tuesday, May 13th. 10. Adjournment Action Taken: Motion to adjourn was made by Janet Wilson, James Roseboro properly seconded. Motion carried 11:0. Meeting was adjourned. The next meeting for the District Advisory Board I will be held at 6:30 p.m., June 2, 2014, at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N. 4