District 2 Advisory Board

District II Advisory Board Minutes January 9, 2011 www.wichita.gov The District II Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #20 located at 2255 S. Greenwich Road. CM Meitzner was in attendance, (10) board members, and (6) staff attended. Members Present Max Weddle Aaron Mayes Joe Yager Staff Present Nick Howell Antione Sherfield- Neighborhood Assistant Steve Harris Don Harrison – Park/Recreation Department David Babich Allen Taber – Park/Recreation Department April Leason Officer Duff – Wichita Police Department Tom Roth Officer Tiede – Wichita Police Department Blaine Knott Captain Wells -Wichita Fire Department Brian Carduff Alex Webb – Youth Member Members Absent ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Steve Harris, Advisory Board chairman welcomed everyone and explained how the DAB meeting is conducted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA January Agenda approved (10-0) December Minutes approved (10-0) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Off-Agenda Items No items submitted STAFF REPORT 2. Community Police Report Officer Duff and Officer Tiede provided information pertaining to current crime trends in District II. Officer Duff stated there were several crimes committed in the month in the District II in the month of December. There were &7) aggravated assaults, (1) arson, (1) homicide, (13) neighborhood residence burglaries, and (253) larcenies. Officer Tiede introduced herself to the District Advisory Board as the new CPO covering Beat 46. She has been with the Wichita Police Department for 16 years. CM Meitzner thanked Officer Duff , Officer Tiede and the Police Department for the fine work they provide our community. Recommended Action: Receive and file 3. Community Fire Report Captain Bickel provided information pertaining to Fire Service calls in District II. Captain Bickel stated there were (2) fires in District II during the month of December. One was due to fireplace issues and the other was related to a stove that was left unattended. The damage for both totaled over $70,000. In 2011, there were 8 total fire deaths, 281 fire scenes; arson increased 35%, arson arrest increased 50%. The increase in arson arrest is a credit to the great job that the Fire Departments investigative team. CM Meitzner thanked Captain Bickel and the Fire Department for the fine work and service they provide our community. Recommended Action: Receive and file NEW BUSINESS 4. Park & Recreation Presentation Allen Taber, Parks & Recreation Department provided information pertaining to Park & Recreation programs and activities. Mr. Tabor stated that the Park and Recreation Department has worked hard to refocus their attention on serving the community and providing meaningful programming to citizens. The Park and Recreation Department has streamlined staff, targeted specialized programs for specific groups. The provide programs for children of all ages, senior citizens as well as zumba classes. They have nearly 6, 000 new participants since making changes significant changes to department. Recommended Action: Receive and file 5. Park Board Recommendations for Golf Fund Sustainability Tom Roth, Park & Recreation Department will provide information pertaining Golf Fund Sustainability Study. At the request of the City Manager, the Park Board has gathered input from the public, reviewed the City golf course system, and developed a recommended plan for sustainability of the enterprise fund. The objectives of the Park Board were to review the Golf fund status, review the projected CIP schedule, establish and maintain high levels of customer service, and be responsive to the community. Analysis: The Park Board has conducted six (6) public meetings and has presented their recommendations to the City Council in a workshop on December 13, 2011. The Park Board has presented the following recommendations: 1. Improve customer service. 2. Increase marketing. 3. Reduce Capital Improvement. 4. Adjust the Park CIP to assist the golf fund with existing debt. 5. Increase green fees and other revenues. Financial Considerations: The changes recommended by the Park Board are projected to result in sustainability of the golf fund through the year 2020 while allowing for some needed capital improvements to golf facilities. Goal Impact: Improve the Quality of Life for citizens by keeping all five City golf courses open. Citizens Questions/Concerns How many true golfers are on the Park Board? Have we looked at other options versus raising rates? Allow professional golfers to run the golf course. Create opportunities for individuals that want to play 9 holes. The City of Wichita is not flexible in regard to working with groups and organizations who want to utilize the City golf courses. Find ways to get more players playing than increasing fees. Why are we raising rates if fewer players are playing? This is a bad time economy wise to raise rates.  Golf courses are assets for the City, why are we considering selling or closing? No is no trade off, golf has everything to lose and nothing to gain. If golf course maintenance is pushed aside, this will create long term problems. City courses are losing too much money to private courses. Recommended Action: The DAB approved the plan (10-0). 6. CUP2011-00024 Derrick Slocum, Planning Department provided information pertaining to amendment #1 to DP-98 Cherry Creek Shopping Center CUP to allow a nightclub/drinking establishment. Cherry Creek Shopping Center Community Unit Plan DP-98 is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of South Rock Road and East Harry Street. The applicant requests an amendment (#1) to CUP DP-98 to allow a proposed “nightclub in the city” on Parcel 1. Parcel 1 and the CUP itself is currently zoned LC Limited Commercial (“LC”). DP-98 currently contains four parcels, and currently Parcel 1 allows as follows: Parcel 1 (Light Commercial) Proposed Uses: Shopping Center, including possible Restaurants and Offices Existing Area: 7.54 +/- Acres Net Area: After right-of-way dedication and vacation at time of replatting will be 7.52 +/- acres or 327,270.8 +/- Square Feet. Maximum Building Coverage: 30 Percent, or 98,301.2 Floor Area Ratio: 0.35 Maximum Gross Floor Area: 114,684.8 +/- Square Feet Maximum Building Height: 35 Feet Number of Buildings: 2 Should it later be determined that more than two buildings are desirable, specific site plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval, prior to the issuance of building permits in excess of two main buildings on this parcel. As defined in the Unified Zoning Code (UZC), “nightclub in the city” is an establishment that provides entertainment, which may include the provision of dancing and where cereal malt beverage or alcoholic liquor are offered to the public or its members, and which may or may not serve food. Since “night club in the city” is not a listed use permitted by the CUP on Parcel 1, the CUP needs an amendment to allow the use. Also, east of the building where the nightclub is proposed, but within 300 feet, is a  garden apartment complex. The apartment complex is zoned SF-5 Single-family Residential (SF-5). When located on LC zoned property that is located within 300 feet of residential zoning, nightclubs in the city are subject to UZC Supplementary Use Regulation D.6.w, which specifies additional development standards dealing with outdoor food and drink service. For this site, the SF-5 zoning is developed with residential uses. The site appears to have enough parking spaces or the ability to provide enough spaces. Signage is to be provided per the sign ordinance. Nightclubs are allowed to be open until 2:00 a.m., which is later hours of operation than most commercial and office uses have. Property north of the subject site is zoned LC, and is developed with retail uses and a neighborhood shopping center. Property south of the subject site is zoned LI Limited Industrial (“LI”), and is developed with retail and medical offices. Property east of the subject site is zoned LC, and is developed with retail uses, a bank and a restaurant. Property west of the subject site is zoned LI, and is developed with a bank, retail uses and warehousing. CASE HISTORY: The application area is platted as Lot 1 of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center Addition (recorded August 27, 1979). The Cherry Creek Shopping Center Community Unit Plan DP-98 was approved on June 19, 1979. There has been one administrative adjustment to this CUP in regards to a setback reduction and this request is the first amendment for the CUP. ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: NORTH: LC Strip Store Center SOUTH: LI Strip Store and Medical Office EAST: LC Strip Store and Fast Food Restaurant WEST: LI Warehouse/Storage, Retail and Bank Branch Recommended Action: The DAB approved the proposed amendment (10-0). 7. CUP2011-46 Derrick Slocum, Planning Department provided information pertaining to request zoning change located East of Greenwich Road, North of Kellogg Street, on the Southeast corner of Lewis & Ellson Streets. (11605 E. Lewis & 430 S. Ellson) Per VAC2011-00026: The applicant proposes to vacate the east 7 feet of the platted 30- foot rear yard setback on the MF-18 Multi-family Residential (“MF-18”) zoned Lot 3, Block 1, Northbrook Meadows 2nd Addition, of Parcel 7 of CUP DP-119, the Northfork Community Unit Plan. The Unified Zoning Code’s (UZC) minimum rear yard setback for the MF-18 zoning district is 20 feet. The applicant is requesting a reduction of the rear yard setback to 23 feet. Provision #17 of CUP DP-119 states that, “Front, rear, and side yard setbacks from arterial streets shall not be less than 30 feet.” DP-119 was approved in 1981. The current UZC (approved1996, Sec.III-C.2.a.1) states for CUP’s that, “All Main Buildings or Structures shall be set back at least 35 feet from all Street Right-of-Way lines or Alleys.” DP-119’s 30-foot setback from Woodlawn, an arterial street, is 5 feet less than the current 35-foot standard. Per the UZC, the MAPC or the  Governing Body may modify or waive the setback requirements as part of an amendment of the CUP, as directed in Art.III, Sec.III-2(d) of the UZC. This is the first requested reduction of the CUP’s/platted setbacks that run parallel to the CUP’s street frontage. A condition of approval for VAC2011-00026 is that the applicant shall apply for an amendment to DP-119, to reduce DP-119’s rear yard setback for Parcel 7’s Lot 3, Block 1, Northbrook Meadow 2nd Addition. The MF-18 zoned subject property is developed as a single-family residence. All abutting and adjacent northern, southern, and eastern properties are zoned MF-18 Multi-family Residential (“MF-18”), are developed as single-family residences and are located within the CUP DP-119 overlay. Adjacent western (across Woodlawn) properties are located in the City of Bel Aire. The property is a member of the Northbrook Homeowners Association, which provided a letter approving the request; see attached letter. There have been no protest to VAC2011-00026 and staff has received no calls protesting the proposed amendment. CASE HISTORY: CUP DP-119 the Northfork Community Unit Plan was approved in 1981. The Northbrook Meadow 2nd Addition was recorded with the Register of Deeds December 26, 1990. VAC2011-00026 was approved by the MAPC November 17, 2011. Recommended Action: The DAB approved the zoning request subject to protective overlay. 8. Greenwich STAR Bond District. Council Member Meitzner provided information pertaining to Greenwich STAR Bond District. CM Meitzner gave general overview in regard to proposed STAR Bonds area in east Wichita. STAR Bonds is defined as a sales/tax/area/revenue district. The proposed area will feature a 52,000 sq. ft. Field House type of gymnasium assembled to host multiple types of tournaments such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling, archery, cheerleading, and many more. Some of the funds from the STAR Bonds will also assist in the completion of the K-96 entrance/exit ramps. The group that is leading this project is responsible for the Legends Complex in the Kansas City area. CM Meitzner lasted stated the issue is coming to City Council simply to set a public hearing date for the public. Recommended Action: Receive and file 9. Monthly REAP Update Joe Yager provided monthly R.E.A.P update. Mr. Yager advised the DAB that he attended the monthly Board Meeting where they discussed the sustainable communities grant. The focus was how to create community engagement and healthy discussion. They want to bring more concrete information to the community and need everyone at the table to accomplish those goals. The region stretches across a 9 county area and has more than 36 cities participating. Recommended Action: Receive and file 4. Updates, Issues, and Report With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next DAB II Meeting will be February 6, 2012. Respectfully Submitted, Antione Sherfield, Neighborhood Assistant