District 2 Advisory Board

District II Advisory Board Minutes September 2, 2014 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 Wichita KS, 67207. The Council Member, nine board members, six staff and14 members of the public were present. Members Present Members Absent David Babich Blaine Knott Max Weddle Carol Jones Jennifer Baysinger Dale Carter Staff Present Nick Howell Officer Eric Noak, Wichita Police Department Brain Carduff Captain James Woods, Wichita Fire Department Kelly Callen Scott Wadle, Metropolitan Area Planning Nazir Jesri Department Stephanie Galicia Paul Gunzelman, City Engineering Pete Meitzner- Council Member Alan Taber, Wichita Park and Recreation Alana Haynes, Office of Community Engagement Guests Listed on last page ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA  August minutes approved (9-0)  September agenda approved (9-0) PUBLIC AGENDA Scheduled Items No Report Off-Agenda Items No report STAFF REPORTS Community Police Report Officer Noak, 39 Beat, Patrol East, reported that Dist6rict II has been experiencing several cases of mail theft. The Police Department is working with the Postal Office to determine possible suspects and filing federal charges resulting in 30 to 40 years of federal prison time. DAB member: A few of my neighbors have had their mail stolen and have not contacted the police. Is it too late for them to make a report? Noak: No, please have them contact the police department with any information they may have. Action Recommended: Receive and file Fire Report Captain James Woods, WFD, Station # 20, reported District II has experienced four structured fires and 495 EMS calls. However; fire calls are down and rescue calls are up in District II. Questions: None. Action Recommended: Receive and file Park and Recreation Department Alan Taber, Recreation Supervisor II, reported that the fall Park and Recreation guide is now available with golfer $5.00 green fees and classes are listed within. Halloween in the park will be held at Edgemoor Park and Rec, there will not be a cost associated. Many guest, organizations and volunteers come out to provide a safe atmosphere for children and families. Question: none. Action Recommended: Receive and file NEW BUSINESS CUP2014-00025 Jess McNeely, City Planner, presented on a request for an amendment to the Foliage Center Community Unit Plan (CUP) DP-282 to add a new parcel to the CUP and establish use, landscape, screening, signage, lighting and other development standards for the new parcel. DAB member: Have the residents been notified of this request? McNeely: Yes, we have worked with the neighbors on this request. DAB member: Were there any issues with the procedures? McNeely: No, we have not had any issues with the procedures- we have been successful so far. Dale Carter made a motion to recommend approval of the Foliage Center Commun1ty Unit Plan (CUP) DP-282. Motion was properly seconded by Nicholas Howell with one abstention. Motion passed 8-1. CUP2014-00026 and ZON2014-00022 Jess McNeely, City Planner, presented on a request for a Zone change to LC Limited Commercial (LC) and amendment of DP-308 to create Parcel 4. Russ Ewy, Developer, informed DAB members that employees park in the rear and to the North of the dealership. 100 additional parking spots were attributed to the research to allow for more access to customers and for inventory. The dealership is seeking flexibility that is allowed in similar development plans. DAB member: How do you handle long term concerns? McNeely: Long term concerns deal more with enforcement issues, the neighbors would need to call and let authorities know of any issues. DAB member: How tall is the wall now? Ewy: The wall is currently eight feet. David Babich made a motion to recommend approval, with the staff recommended conditions of the zone change to LC Limited Commercial (LC) and amendment of DP-308 to create Parcel 4. Motion was properly seconded by Nazi Jesri. Motion passed 9-0. 2 Department of Public Works and Utilities Armour Bicycle Boulevard Paul Gunzelman, City Traffic Engineer, presented on the 2011 - 2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) adopted by the City Council which includes funding for the Bicycle Enhancement Projects. On June 4, 2011, the City Council approved the selection of Toole Design Group to assist staff in creating a Wichita Master Bicycle Plan. In February 2013, the City Council endorsed the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan. The Armour Bicycle Boulevard bicycle project is one of the top ten on-street bicycle routes recommended by the plan. Several Citizens expressed their concerns of increased traffic, parking on the streets, and safety concerns. Nicholas Howell made a motion to reaffirm the Armour Bicycle Boulevard Plan with additional connections. Dale Carter seconded. Motion passed 9-0. Updates, Issues, and Reports Council Member Meitzner: Discussed a possible tour of the newly renovated Wichita Airport for DAB members. DAB members agreed and Alana Haynes was asked to schedule the tour. Meeting was adjourned. The next meeting for District Advisory Board II will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at Fire Station 20, 2255 S. Greenwich. Guests Chris Mullen Larry Heinem Mike Baruistok Barry Carroll Tom Laster Joe Hullinos N. Carson Kim Nerfeld Russ Ewy Charles Fair Dan Roberson Lonnie Wright Bill Jones Gary Lewis 3