District 1 Advisory Board

District I Advisory Board Minutes October 3, 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. Twelve board members, ten staff and four members of the public were present. Members Present Staff Present Lavonta Williams G. Johnson, WFD Prisca Barnes Officer C. Chrisman, WPD Twila Chaloupek Officer C. Cavanaugh, WPD Beverly Domitrovic Officer B. Johnson, WPD Dan Heflin Officer C. Chrisman, WPD Brandon James Officer A. Villegas, WPD Brandon Johnson Anne Ethen, Library James Roseboro Scott Knebel, MAPD James Thompson Angela Buckner, Park & Recreation Janet Wilson Kameelah Alexander, OCS Bill Wynne Jianna Cousin-Youth Member Guests Listed on last page Members Absent Aaron Mayes Order of Business Call to Order Meeting was called to order Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda Motion by Roseboro/Thompson, carried 9:0. Approval of Minutes Motion by Thomson/Wilson, carried 9:0. Public Agenda Scheduled Items No Items Off Agenda Items No Items Staff Reports Fire Report G. Johnson, Station 10, shared that in September there were multiple fires in District I that are classified as arson, accidental and undetermined. Citizens should be aware of standard fire hydrants testing that will be taking place. Smoke detector installation is also taking place for citizens.  District I Advisory Board Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 2 of 6 Recommended Action: Receive and file Police Report Officer C. Chrisman, Patrol South, shared stats that there has been a spike in burglaries and they have a suspect. A $10,000 bike was stolen and recovered by a citizen. Officer B. Johnson, Patrol North, shared stats of an equipment trailer stolen and looking for a suspect in shed break-ins. Officer A. Villegas, Patrol East, shared stats of some burglaries and an isolated robbery with a high school student suspect. Recommended Action: Receive and file Library Report Anne Ethen provided information about fire prevention month, story time, Big Read activities and technology classes in District I and downtown. Recommended Action: Receive and file Park & Recreation Report Angela Buckner provided information on fall classes, a successful play day at Watson Park, fall festival at McAdams, Halloween party at Linwood, elevator installation at Lynette Woodard, and new boxing and ballot instructors at Lynette Woodard. Recommended Action: Receive and file Motion to change agenda and hear PUD2016-00007 GC General Commercial to LI Limited Industrial before the special fire report on the agenda. Motion by Vice Mayor Williams/Thompson, carried 10:0. New Business PUD2016-00007 GC General Commercial to LI Limited Industrial Scott Knebel, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, presented this request. The applicant is seeking a PUD Amendment to permit the construction of a 145-foot high monopole tower for use by T- Mobile. The subject property is zoned Sunnyside Village Planned Unit Development (PUD #5) and is located south of Kellogg Street and west of Hillside Avenue at 3003 E. Kellogg St. The tower is proposed to be located within a 30-foot by 64-foot lease area on Parcel 1 of PUD #5 as shown on the attached site plan. Access to the site is proposed via a 25-foot wide ingress/egress and utility easement to Sunnyside Street. The tower is proposed to be located in the center of lease area. The equipment compound is proposed to have building and/or equipment pads for four telecommunication providers. Since the equipment compound is located within 150 feet of Parcel 2 of PUD #5, which is developed with residential uses, screening of the equipment compound is required. The proposed tower location conforms to all setback requirements of the Compatibility Height Standard. Recommended Action: Based upon the information available prior to the public hearings, planning staff recommends that the request be APPROVED subject to 11provisions. 2  District I Advisory Board Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 3 of 6 DAB Questions: Q: Please clarify the size of the site? A: The site is 1.3 acres however the tower would only occupy 30-foot by 64-foot in the northeast corner Q: Has Sunnyside Neighborhood Association received this presentation? A: No, the agent is attending the meeting this evening. DAB Concern: One member would like to see this request delayed until it goes to Sunnyside Neighborhood Association. Public Question: Q: How does the state law effect the City and cellular towers? A: It restricts the City’s ability to regulate cellular towers. Agent stated that they try to find sites where towers would have the least impact. The agent and Planning Staff, Scott Knebel were able to provide responses. Action Taken: Domitrovic/James made a motion to recommend that City Council approve the Planned Unit Development (PUD) request. Motion carried 9:1. Special Fire Report Deputy Chief Ronald Aaron presented this information. Optimized Deployment: In late fall of 2015, the Wichita Fire Department (WFD) and the Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) at Wichita State University, began assessing the impact of low acuity calls to the WFD by conducting research on national statistics and peer community comparison on the increase in medical calls to fire departments. The PPMC also researched alternatives other communities have implemented to address low-acuity calls and, where possible, result from different deployment strategies. In addition, as process was developed to engage internal and external stakeholders to address the impact of increasing low-acuity calls to the emergency response system. Fire Station 1 has the most low-acuity calls and other stations are consistently called out to assist in an area that covers 4.9 square miles. DAB Questions: Q: Where would the program be housed? A: All around Q: Who would be in the vehicle? A: Emergency Med-technician Q: What is the cause for the hot spots? A: Medical communities, nursing homes and community outreach facilities Q: Newer vehicle still has 2 people not including fireman? A: Can be done within current budget 3  District I Advisory Board Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 4 of 6 Q: What are the major changes? A: Low-acuity calls without fire equipment. Example: Helping someone who has fallen and cannot get up Q: Is there potential to use nurses? A: Sedgwick County was exploring the option Q: Hot spot areas were in higher poverty stricken areas? A: Yes, because of access to resources Q: Will you market this service? A: Yes Q: Is there a timeline to implement the service? A: 1st quarter of 2017 Public Questions: No questions Recommended Action: Receive and file CON2016-00042 GO General Office to CON Conditional Use Scott Knebel, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, will present this request. The applicant requests a Conditional Use for a “Personal Improvement Service” on property zoned GO General Office to operate a massage therapy business at 353 North Hillside. The site is located at the south of North 3rd Street on the west side of Hillside. The property is currently developed with a two-story commercial building on the 0.15-acre site with parking, as shown on the attached site plan. Recommended Action: Based upon information available prior to the public hearings, planning staff recommends that the request be APPROVED, subject to 2 conditions. DAB Questions: Q: Is conditional use temporary or permanent? A: It can be either one but in this case permanent. Q: Do the massage therapy companies have a bad name? A: Yes, some companies have used massage therapy businesses to host illegal human trafficking. Q: How long has the company been in business? A: 17 years? Q: Did anyone check with the police department to see if this business had any reports against them? A: No, that check is part of the licensing process. Public Questions: Public: Is personal improvement services a new term? A: No, many businesses fall under this term. 4  District I Advisory Board Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 5 of 6 The applicant sent a statement that was shared with DAB members; it explained the years of service and agreeance to the ordinance change. Planning Staff, Scott Knebel was able to provide responses. Action Taken: Thompson/Wynne made a motion to recommend that City Council approve the Conditional Use request. Motion carried 9:1. CON2016-00043 GO General Office to CON Conditional Use Scott Knebel, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, will present this request. The applicant requests a Conditional Use for a “Personal Improvement Service” on property zoned GO General Office to operate a massage therapy business at 603 North Edgemoor. The site is located at the north of East Central on the west side of Edgemoor. The property is currently developed with a one-story commercial building on the 0.16-acre site with on-site parking, as shown on the attached site plan. Recommended Action: Based upon information available prior to the public hearings, planning staff recommends that the request be APPROVED, subject to 2 conditions. DAB Question: Q: How long has the company been in business? A: 5 years? Public Question: Q: What are the 2 conditions? A: #1. The site shall be developed and maintained in general conformance with the approved site plan, and in conformance with all applicable regulations, including but not limited to: licensing requirements, building, fire and utility regulations or codes. #2. If the Zoning Administrator finds that there is a violation of any of the conditions of the Conditional Use, the Zoning Administrator, in addition to enforcing the other remedies set forth in Article VII hereof, may, with the concurrence of the Planning Director, declare the Conditional Use null and void. The agent and Planning Staff, Scott Knebel were able to provide responses. Action Taken: Heflin/Thompson made a motion to recommend that City Council approve the Conditional Use request. Motion carried 8:1. ZON2016-00038 SF-5 Single-family Residential to LC Limited Commercial Scott Knebel, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, will present this request. The applicant is requesting SF-5 Single-family Residential to LC Limited Commercial on 2.45 acres generally located north of E. Central on the east side of Edgemoor Street. (602 N. Edgemoor St.) Scheduled for MAPC on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 1:30pm DAB Question: Q: What are future plans for the site? A: Plans are unknown but the property is owned by Occidental Management. Q: Can a payday loan business be established under this zoning? 5  District I Advisory Board Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 6 of 6 A: Yes Q: Can the DAB put a timeline on ground breaking for the new business? A: No, not on a base zoning Q: Has this building been out of compliance since its existence? A: Correct, it was previously federally owned. Public Comment: The new business could possibly be inappropriate for the area. The agent and Planning Staff, Scott Knebel were able to provide responses. Action Taken: James/Wilson made a motion to recommend that City Council approve the Zoning request. Discussion after the motion took place and an amended motion was made by Roseboro/Domitrovic to insert an overlay to prohibit a payday loan business, pawn shop or a store that sales liquor. Motion carried 6:2 and 1 abstention. Board Agenda Updates, Issues and Reports L. Williams: Welcomed the new Youth DAB Member, Jianna Cousin to District I. Para-Olympian, Deja Young was acknowledged at WSU. Deja Young and Olympian, Nico Hernandez had trees planted in their honor on the campus of WSU. P. Barnes: The new library downtown has steel and structure coming. Storytime Village is a hosting a Literacy Festival (flyers available). B. James: Fall festival for Schweiter is October 31st. J. Roseboro: There is standing water at Glen Dey Park J. Cousin: Mayor’s Youth Council is planning to participate in the Wichita Asian Festival D. Heflin: Sleepy Hollow Neighborhood Association Clean-up will take place soon with a wood chipper. There is a suggestion for the City explore how a chipper could be implemented in future clean-ups. B. Johnson: Voter registration event took place J. Wilson: WIN, Inc. Annual Dinner is January 9, 2016 T. Chaloupek: Linwood Neighborhood Association meetings might return to the previous church used. Could recycling programs take place during clean-ups? Recommended Action: Receive and file Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Heflin/Roseboro, motion passed 9:0. The next District I Advisory Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., November 7, 2016, at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N. Guests 1. Gerry Domitrovic 2. Donald Hogg 3. Janice Rich 4. Lonny Wright 6