District 1 Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

Wichita, KS · January 4, 2016

Minutes

District I Advisory Board Minutes January 4, 2016 www.wichita.gov The District I Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center located at 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, KS, 67214. The Council Member, Eight Board Members, Five Staff and Eight Members of the public were present. Members Present Staff Present David Buckmaster Officer T. Bussard, WPD Beverly Domitrovic Lt. G. K. Johnson, WFD Dan Heflin Lt. Ocadiz, WFD Brandon Johnson Jess McNeely, MAPD Aaron Mayes Kameelah Alexander, Office of Community Services James Roseboro James Thompson Janet Wilson Council Member Lavonta Williams Members Absent Guests Twila Chaloupek Listed on last page Brandon James Joshua Marshall (Youth Member) Bill Wynne Order of Business Call to Order Meeting was called to order Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda submitted. Motion by Heflin/Roseboro, carried 8:0. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes submitted. Motion by Roseboro/Buckmaster, carried 8:0. Public Agenda Scheduled Items No Items Off Agenda Items No Items District I Advisory Board Minutes January 4, 2016 Page 2 of 4 Staff Reports Fire Report Lt. G.K. Johnson, shared an update about two accidental fires, 6-7 recruits will be graduating soon. Fire prevention reminders of keeping items away from heaters, monitor space heaters and use space heaters with the automatic shut off mechanism. Lt. Jose Ocadiz, shared that he is available for public education which includes speaking to neighborhood associations. Fire prevention reminders of checking smoke detectors and do not cover smoke alarms with plastic bags. Police Report Officer T. Bussard, Patrol North, shared that Community Police Officers have changed due to a promotion for Officer G. Feuerborn to Detective. 100 meals for Christmas were delivered to families through “Hope for Holidays”. A family in need also received additional resources. An update on mail theft was provided. It was also shared that the US Postal Service is providing a pilot program, Informed Delivery, which allows citizens to preview the mail that is expected for delivery. New Business Rehabilitation and Lane Reconfiguration of 17th between Hillside and Oliver Shawn Mellies, Public Works & Utilities, presented the request. Background: On April 28, 2015, the City Council approved an agreement with MKEC Consultants to design improvements to 17th between Hillside and Oliver as a rehabilitation project. The project design was put on hold pending the outcome of a TIGER grant application, which also included multiple improvements on the Wichita State University (WSU) Campus. At the end of October the City of Wichita and WSU were notified that the TIGER grant was not selected by the United States Department of Transportation. DAB Questions: DAB: What major change will be noticed? A: Bike lanes and turning lane will be added; a vehicle lane will be lost in each direction DAB: Will water drainage change? A: No DAB: Are there any changes without the TIGER Grant? A: No major changes DAB: Will other projects in the district be lost due to this project? A: No, this funding is set. Action Taken: Roseboro/Wilson made a motion to recommend approval of the design. Motion passed 8:0. 2 District I Advisory Board Minutes January 4, 2016 Page 3 of 4 CON2015-38 Conditional Use for Ancillary Parking Jess McNeely, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, presented the request. The applicant requests a Conditional Use to allow ancillary parking on a TF-3 Two-family Residential (TF-3) zoned property. The property is developed with a duplex to be removed for the parking lot (see the attached site plan). The site is located one lot south of East Douglas on the east side of South Poplar (116 S. Poplar), across an alley and behind apartment buildings that front on Douglas. Similar parking exists along this alley in support of apartment and commercial uses along this portion of East Douglas. Jess McNeely from Metropolitan Area Planning Department shared that the proposed parking lot will be under the same ownership as the apartments north of the area. No landscape plan has been submitted however it was clarified that lighting will be directed away from the nearest residents if installed. DAB Question: DAB: Is there any opposition from neighbors? A: No Action Taken: Mayes/Roseboro made a motion to approve the conditional use. Motion passed 8:0. ZON2015-00050 NR Neighborhood Retail (“NR”) to LC Limited Commercial (“LC”) Jess McNeely, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, presented the request. The applicant requests a rezone from NR Neighborhood Retail (“NR”) to LC Limited Commercial (“LC”) zoning on three lots, 1, 2 and 3; Rebecca Addition (5308, 2314, 5320 and 5326 East Central Avenue) totaling 0.86 acres, located at the northeast corner of East Central Avenue and Old Manor Road. The parcels are currently developed with older quadraplexes, many of the units currently vacant. These three lots are the last remaining residential lots along Central Avenue at this location, between Edgemoor (to the east) and North Pinecrest Street (to the west). Kim Edgington, Agent for F&R Investments shared that the request is for a fast-food restaurant. DAB: Is there any opposition from neighbors? A: No Action Taken: Mayes/Wilson made a motion to approve the conditional use with changes to the protective overlay: allowing restaurant with drive-up window service or in-vehicle food service, adding no payday loan business and removing the protective overlay concerning signage. Motion passed 7:0 with one abstention vote. Board Agenda Updates, Issues and Reports  Combined Neighborhood Association Holiday Party was a success with 156 people attending  Trees were removed in Sleepy Hollow area by Forestry Department  WIN Annual Dinner will be held January 11th, 2016  A. Price Woodard Neighborhood will receive infrastructure improvements  Elm Neighborhood Association will be revitalizing  “Know Your Rights” workshop will be coming soon  New City Housing Director and Police Chief will begin working the end of January 2016 3 District I Advisory Board Minutes January 4, 2016 Page 4 of 4 Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Roseboro/Wilson, motion passed 8:0. The next District I Advisory Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., February 1, 2016, at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N. Guests 1. Gerry Domitrovic 2. Ashleyruth Eckles 3. Kim Edgington 4. Julia Falke 5. Donald Hogg 6. Jeremy Hunt 7. Janice Rich 8. Lonny Wright 4

Agenda

DISTRICT I ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA January 4, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, KS 67214 ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order Approval of agenda for Jan. 4, 2016 Approval of minutes for Dec, 7, 2015 Public Agenda Board will hear public issues from individual citizens regarding City issues not scheduled on the agenda. Each presentation is limited to five minutes unless extended by the Board. 1. Scheduled Items No items. 2. Off Agenda Items Any individual present that did not request to speak on the public agenda prior to the meeting may speak at this time. Staff Reports 3. Fire Report Fire Department will provide information on activity in the District I community. Recommended Action: Receive and file 4. Police Report Police Department will provide information on activity in the District I community. Recommended Action: Receive and file New Business 5. Rehabilitation and Lane Reconfiguration of 17th between Hillside and Oliver Department of Public Works & Utilities. Background: On April 28, 2015, the City Council approved an agreement with MKEC Consultants to design improvements to 17th between Hillside and Oliver as a rehabilitation project. The project design was put on hold pending the outcome of a TIGER grant application, which also included multiple improvements on the Wichita State University (WSU) Campus. At the end of October the City of Wichita and WSU were notified that the TIGER grant was not selected by the United States Department of Transportation. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board recommend approval of the proposed design concept presented by staff. 6. CON2015-38 Conditional Use for Ancillary Parking Jess McNeely, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, will present this request. The applicant requests a Conditional Use to allow ancillary parking on a TF-3 Two-family Residential (TF-3) zoned property. The property is developed with a duplex to be removed for the parking lot (see the attached site plan). The site is located one lot south of East Douglas on the east side of South Poplar (116 S. Poplar), across an alley and behind apartment buildings that front on Douglas. Similar parking exists along this alley in support of apartment and commercial uses along this portion of East Douglas. Recommended Action: The proposed parking is similar to parking lots on this block and in the immediate surrounding blocks. The existing parking lots do not appear to have any impact on nearby residences, and improve the on-street parking within the immediate neighborhood. Based on the information available prior to the public hearing, staff recommends that the request be APPROVED, subject to the 7 listed conditions. District I Advisory Board Agenda January 4, 2016 Page 2 of 2 7. ZON2015-00050 NR Neighborhood Retail (“NR”) to LC Limited Commercial (“LC”) Derrick Slocum, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, will present this request. The applicant requests a rezone from NR Neighborhood Retail (“NR”) to LC Limited Commercial (“LC”) zoning on three lots, 1, 2 and 3; Rebecca Addition (5308, 2314, 5320 and 5326 East Central Avenue) totaling 0.86 acres, located at the northeast corner of East Central Avenue and Old Manor Road. The parcels are currently developed with older quadraplexes, many of the units currently vacant. These three lots are the last remaining residential lots along Central Avenue at this location, between Edgemoor (to the east) and North Pinecrest Street (to the west). The current neighborhood character is a mix of LC and NR zoned retail, vehicle repair, medical services and personal care services along Central Avenue. The only other residential properties along this corridor are further west down Central Avenue, near Battin Street and backing up to the commercial properties that are located along Central Avenue. The proposed zone change, from NR to LC would require conformance to all property development standards in the Unified Zoning Code Recommended Action: The request does not introduce LC zoning into this area located north of the East Central Avenue – Old Manor Road intersection, as the property across Old Manor Road from the subject site was recently rezoned from B to LC; Z-3352 and property south of the subject site, across Central Avenue, is also zoned LC. A persistent consideration with the subject site is the possible lack of on-site parking for nonresidential uses. It is reasonable to state that the possible lack of on-site parking would need to be resolved thru off-site parking or a variance. Based on the information available prior to the public hearing, MAPD staff recommends the application be APPROVED, subject to the 6 listed provisions of a Protective Overlay. Board Agenda 8. Updates, Issues and Reports Opportunity is provided for the Council Member and the District Advisory Board members to report any activities, events, or concerns in the neighborhoods and/or Council District. Recommended Action: Receive and file The next DAB I meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., February 1, 2016, at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E.19th St. N., Wichita, KS 67214. Adjourn