District 1 Advisory Board

District I Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 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. Eleven board members, thirteen staff and twenty-seven members of the public were present. Members Present Staff Present Brandon Johnson J. Hook, WPD Prisca Barnes A Recio, WPD Beverly Domitrovic A. Tapia, WPD Dan Heflin R. Hudgins, WPD James Holland David Yearout, MAPC Aaron Mayes Dale Miller, MAPC James Roseboro N. Woods, WFD LeSean Tarkington R. Armstrong, WFD James Thompson B. Powell, WFD Janet Wilson N. Carmine, WFD Angel Galvez-Youth Member Anne Ethen, Library Angela Buckner, Park & Rec. Kameelah Alexander, OCS Members Absent Guests Brandon James Listed on last page Bill Wynne Order of Business Call to Order Meeting was called to order Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda Motion by Roseboro/Thompson, carried 7:0. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes Motion by Roseboro/Wilson, carried 7:0. 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 No Items Staff Reports 3. Fire Report N. Woods, Station 10, Woods Station: space heater, grass fire, electrical fire, kitchen fire, 15 new firefighters, hazmat class completed, Donation of equipment that uses infer red to examine material, promotions have taken place.  District I Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 2 of 6 4. Police Report J. Hook, Patrol East: Crime stats are down from last month 4-10%, a stream of robberies have affected the City, with 1 being in District 1. Q: Dollar General robberies, has patrol been increased? A: There is a window of time that officers are aware of with the amount of officers present. A. Recio, Patrol South: Crime stats of 5 aggravated assaults, a nuisance letter has been served, 2 robberies, 6 auto thefts, 6 non-residential burglaries, 20 larceny to autos, issue with abandoned/vacant homes. 150 N. Main is a troubled building that should have some action from the County and City. A. Tapia, R. Hudgins, Patrol North: Known groups are robbing places, stay aware of your surroundings, increase in auto larceny up 25% compared to last year, auto thefts down from last year. 5. Library Report Anne Ethen, Library: Series of story time in honor of African-Amer. History Month, Academy short movies will be shown. 6. Park & Recreation Report Angela Buckner, L. Woodard/Fairmount Director: Highlights of events at McAdams, Edgemoor, Linwood, Woodard and Fairmount recreations centers were provided. Q: What are summer camp options? A: Edgemoor, Linwood and Lynette Woodard Recommended Action: Receive and File (Two DAB Members arrived late) New Business 7. Westar Energy updates on east 17th street and Mossman Street and merger update Westar Energy staff, presented this information. Construction and tree trimming on the 17th and Mossman projects include plans to contact landowners to purchase more private land to extend the lines from 16th Volutsia to Fairmount Street. Some lines will be moved for safety standards. Questions from DAB: Q: So all the transmission lines will be replaced in the City? A: Yes, 30% of lines have been replaced. Q: What will come of extra property that was purchased? A: Eventually the land will be resold or maintained. Comment from Public: There are some historical sites in the directions Question from Public: Q: What about placement of poles? A: Conversation will take place with each owner including compensation. Q: Is improvement on 17th Street included in the project? A: Yes 2  District I Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Q: With the infrastructure improvements, what are we looking at with rates? A: That cannot be stated at this time. Q: What is the impact to day-to-day life? A: This increases reliability, high standards and more efficient lines. In the future, more power can be brought to the area. Q: Does this include underground lines and above ground line cost? A: The cost is strictly on construction. Don Sherman, Westar provided update on merger with Kansas City Power and Light. It is slowly moving forward. The Kansas cooperation concerns are being addressed. Questions from DAB: Q: Has a rate increase been mentioned? A: Probably, but with the merger the increase will not be as high without the merger. Q: When will the move to the new Service Center take place? A: May 2018 DAB Comment: Westar’s ReliabiliTree tree trimming program is great Question from Public: Q: What is the name of the new company? A: It has not been decided yet but it will be one name. Q: Would you comment on how the merger will effect fossil fuel and clean energy? A: Currently Westar is 30% wind 20% nuclear energy. Wind energy has reduced the need for fossil fuel. Recommended Action: Receive and File 8. ZON2017-00058 and CUP2017-00056 SF-5 Single-Family Residential to LC Limited Commercial and amendment of University Garden CUP DP-8 Dave Yearout, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, will present this request. This application proposes to rezone the frontage along Oliver Avenue from SF-5 Single Family Residential (SF-5) to LC Limited Commercial (LC), which is what the balance of Parcel 8 is zoned, and amend the University Gardens Community Unit Plan (DP-8) for Parcel 8 to accommodate the redevelopment of the parcel for a new multi-family housing on this portion of the CUP. The applicant has indicated the development will be targeted for student housing. The overall property size involved in these cases is 3.9 acres, with the rezoning covering approximately the western 1.75 acres of that area, which is approximately the east 190 feet of the property which abuts Oliver Avenue. This redevelopment will include the demolition of the existing structure on Parcel 8, which is the western portion of the strip center. The proposed language has been reviewed by staff with the applicant and the proposed new language is attached to this staff report. The proposed plan indicates approximately 26-units per floor, with the project to be a four-story building. The site plan shows an estimated 186 on-site parking spaces. Access will primarily be from Oliver Avenue, with access available across other lots from 21st Street as well. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the information available at the time the staff report was prepared it is recommended that the request be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions 1. The General Provisions and Parcel Description language shall be modified to read in accordance with the attached 3  District I Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 4 of 6 recommendation on the final CUP drawing. 2. The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the revised development guidelines and general provisions of the approved CUP. 3. The applicant shall submit four copies of the approved CUP within 60 days of final approval to the Metropolitan Area Planning Department or the amendment shall be deemed null and void. Comments from MAPC:  This is a private development with the builder out of Indianapolis  NE Heights president was not involved.  Planning commission agreed to the language of 6-stories but City Council can have a super majority vote of a condition for 4-stories. Questions from DAB: Q: Is parking sufficient? A: Yes and there is additional parking on record for shared parking with other parcels on the land. Comments from Agent, Brian Lindebak and Attorney, Ed Watson Comment: It is really geared towards students with the common/shared living space. Comment: This will be right in line with WSU’s new structure. We want this to be something to enlighten the area. Q: Time frame? A: There is an urgency but could be an opening in fall 2019. Q: Will all this be cookie cutter? A: Yes they will look alike. No balcony. Q: Is it 4-stories or 6-stories A: It is proposed to be 4 stories but flexibility of 6 stories is in the plan to address parking. Q: What about parking? How much space? A: 60-80 feet. Q: That is a lot of apartments near that area? 6-stories is not really wanted. A: This site is closer in proximity to WSU Campus. Q: How many bedrooms? A: It will be based on the market. Q: Color and material? A: Final colors have not been selected. Q: What about the water drainage? A: Property has been re-platted and water drainage will be addressed Q: Will this be geared towards students? A: It is geared toward students but not limited to them with a covenant. Q: What are rental rate plans? A: That information is not available at this time. It will be based on comparable property. Q: Who will keep up the maintenance? A: There is a plan to employee at least 10 people with a plan to employee some students. 4  District I Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 5 of 6 Q: What are the plans for the entry way on Oliver? A: The entry site might change on Oliver? Q: Any plans to incorporate “green building”? A: A project has been done by the builder but it cannot be pinpointed at this time. Comments from Public:  It is known that WSU had to assist with filling the private development on campus so we are not sure that this development is needed.  Crestview Lakes Homeowner Association homeowners supported the development of 4-stories DAB Comments:  There is a plan to extend WSU beyond the campus and this project to help WSU get all freshman on campus  Prefer 4-story approval and the need to come back for 6-stories if needed Action Taken: Heflin/Mayes made a motion to recommend that City Council approve the request development of 4- stories only. Motion carried 9:0. 9. CON 2017-00045 LC Limited Commercial District to Conditional Use for a Wireless Communication Facility (T-Mobile) Dave Yearout, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, will present this request. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use to allow the placement of a 75-foot high cell tower for T-Mobile. The subject property is zoned LC Limited Commercial (LC) and is located at 1106 South Hydraulic Avenue. This location is outside the area authorized for administrative approval of wireless communication facilities; therefore, the Unified Zoning Code requires a Conditional Use for a wireless communication in the LC District at the proposed location. The applicant has provided a site plan for this location that shows a 50-foot by 50-foot leased area (2,500 square feet), with an access drive from the entrance on Morris Street. The location of the leased area is in the grass portion of the lot north of the existing commercial building at 1106 South Hydraulic Avenue. Additionally, the excess land area within the unpaved area north of the convenience store, which is where the proposed tower will be located, is being offered as a small public park area. The compound area is showing a 10-foot setback from the property line on the east, will be fenced with a 6-foot privacy fence, and landscaping in shown along the frontage of the compound along Morris Street. The applicant has provided a written statement and other supporting documentation to justify the need for a facility at this location. If constructed, the tower will be offered for potential carriers beyond just T-Mobile. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the information available prior to the public hearings, planning staff recommends that the request be APPROVED subject to 9 conditions. Comments from MAPC:  No opposition but received one phone call to talk about the condition of the neighborhood  There are other applications for more towers throughout the City  This is more about how we use cell phones for the internet 5  District I Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 6 of 6 Questions from DAB: Q: What park area is affected? A: No details were provided, but the park will be maintained. Q: How far was the notification provided? A: 200 feet away. Action Taken: Mayes/Domitrovic made a motion to recommend that City Council approve the request. Motion carried 9:0. Board Agenda 10. Updates, Issues and Reports A. Mayes: Central and Vassar update: The restaurant triggered the number of parking. There are no term limits on the MAPC P. Barnes: March 12, 2018 will be the first delivery of shelving for the New Advanced Learning Library J. Roseboro: WIN, Inc. has a full board now. J. Holland: The LIEAP Program is still available. Recommended Action: Receive and file Adjournment Motion to adjourn Motion made by Heflin/Roseboro, carried 9:0. The next District I Advisory Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., March 5, 2018, at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N. Guests 1. Eric Adcock 14. Candra Jones 2. Lonnie Barnes 15. Kiana Knolland 3. Karmeleta Burnett 16. Scott Langenberg 4. Jane Byrnes 17. Sarina LeMay 5. Kathy Camden 18. Brim Lindebak 6. David Cooksey 19. Sharida Nelson 7. Gary Cundiff 20. Janice Rich 8. Gerry Domitrovic 21. Charles Rivera 9. Julia Falke 22. Don Sherman 10. Steve Falke 23. Jemmina Wanjau 11. Klynt Guy 24. Ed Watson 12. Donald Hogg 25. Unknown citizen 13. Bob Janzen 26. Unknown citizen 27. Unknown citizen 6