District 3 Advisory Board

District III Advisory Board Minutes for December 7, 2016 District III Advisory Board Minutes December 7, 2016 www.wichita.gov The District III Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at the WATER Center, 101 E. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67211; Councilman James Clendenin, ten District Advisory Board members, seven City staff and six signed in members of the public were present. Members Present Members Absent Elena Ingle Bruce Gass Marco Alcocer Cindy Miles David Robbins Staff Present Paul Davis Teia Wair, Community Services Representative Emily “Emy” Winterhalter (Youth Member) Officer Josh Hayes, WPD Gerald Henry Officer Steve Thorton, WPD Jessica Hutton Officer Dana Myers, WPD Ron Tracy William Longnecker, Planner Mark Stanberry, Manager Housing Services Catherine Johnson Michelle Haupt, Program Specialist Daisy Olivar Guests Councilman James Clendenin Listed on last page ORDER OF BUSINESS At 6:30 p.m. Councilman James Clendenin called the meeting to order. Minutes from the November 2, 2016 meeting were approved. The agenda for the current meeting was approved. STAFF REPORTS Fire Report LT Chad (Fire Station #2): There have been mainly structure fires across the city. Three identified as arson. Reminded citizens to keep items off the floor away from space heaters and floor heaters. Have furnace inspected one time at least once a year. Be mindful of how many lights you install on your Christmas trees. Check your smoke detectors. Fire prevention is available to come install smoke detectors in some cases. Please contact 316 268-4510 for questions about obtaining a smoke detector. Emily “Emy” Winterhalter (Youth DAB Member): Are there certain requirements to obtain a new smoke detector? LT Chad: Is not aware of any restrictions or requirements but encouraged citizens to call 316 268-4510. Police Report Officer Josh Hayes (Beat 28/29): Reported that in November there was a decrease for part one crimes. In Patrol South there has been a 15.7 percent decrease in part 1 crimes. Auto Larceny/Thefts are up in beat 27, 28, and 29. The area was hit hard but one suspect has been identified and linked to a few cases. 1  District III Advisory Board Minutes for December 7, 2016 Ron Tracy (DAB): Have there been any reports of individuals gaining access to people’s electronic garage door? There was a story on the news reporting this was a trend in California. Officer Josh Hayes, No reports as of today have been filed in Wichita. Emily “Emy” Winterhalter (Youth DAB Member): Is there a technique used to assist in tracking stolen items? Officer Josh Hayes, Encouraged everyone to keep the serial numbers to purchased items because the items can be located if a criminal Pawns the items. Officer Steve Thorton (Beat 31), There has been an increase in robberies, aggregated assaults and home burglaries out east. Provided locations of a few issues and stated that there have been some arrest. Marco Alcocer (DAB): Has there been an increase in accidental shootings due to the new gun laws? Officer Steve Thorton: Yes, and encouraged citizens to obtain proper training prior to obtaining a gun. David Robbins (DAB): With the new gun laws, is it common practice for WPD to ask citizens if they are carrying a gun? Officer Steve Thorton: Yes, we are trained to handle it in the safest manner possible. PUBLIC AGENDA Scheduled Items None NEW BUSINESS Scheduled Items Housing and Community Services Department Mark Stanberry, presented information about the 2017-2018 One Year Action Plan regarding proposed Community Services Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) allocations. The Community Investments Division oversees activities that are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Programs funded with these resources are provided to persons who meet income guidelines. The City receives an annual allocation of funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are utilized to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and affordable housing for all. Types of funding are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which is used for a variety of community development needs. $2,679,570 was received for the 2016-2017 year. Home Investment Partnership (HOME) is used to create affordable housing in low income households. $1,157,550 was received for the 2016-2017 year. Emergency solution Grant (ESG) is used to address homelessness. $237,011 was received for 2016-2017 year. The planning process consist of a five-year consolidation plan, which identifies the community needs and spending priorities for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. The next plan will begin 2019. The plan is updated every year. The Fourth Program Year Action Plan 2017-2018 is due to the HUD on May 15, 2017, to allocate funds for the period from July 1, 2017- June 30, 2018. TIMELINE: 1. December 2016- Public input to develop preliminary spending plan, Grants Review Committee (GRC) Nominations 2. January 2017- City Council approves preliminary spending, the issuance of RFP’s, appoint GRC 2  District III Advisory Board Minutes for December 7, 2016 3. February 2017- GRC reviews RFP proposals 4. March 2017- City Council approves draft one-year action plan and approves RFP recommendations 5. May 2017- City Council approves final spending plan and amounts 6. May 15, 2017- Action Plan submitted to HUD 7. July 1, 2017-Action Plan Fourth Program Year begins CDBG Eligible activities meet national objectives (benefit low to moderate income; prevent slum or blight; address urgent community needs), Used for eligible spending activities but no less than 70% of spending must benefit low to moderate income persons. There are limits on Public Service category of $1,163,310. The funds can only be used based on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with other City departments one RFP for contractual services with private vendors. The funds cannot be allocated to a specific provider for an ineligible purpose. CDBG: 1. Infrastructure Improvements to low-to-moderate income neighborhoods 2. Park Improvements in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods 3. Economic Development 4. Home Repair Programs- 5 year forgiveness loans (furnace, hot water tanks, sewer line repairs etc.) 5. MABCD Code Enforcement (Susanne Welshans can help provide resources MABCD court issues) 6. Fair Housing Inactivates ( Housing Expo Fair and Housing Education) 7. City Manager’s Office (Office of Community Engagement) 8. Housing First Project Coordinator/Other Homeless Assistance 9. Domestic Violence Shelter Services 10. Youth Crime Prevention and Enrichment 11. Training and Employment HOME: 1. Homeownership Activities (Down Payment Assistance Program) 2. Housing Development/Redevelopment Activities 3. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside for Housing Development (Mennonite Housing/Power CDC/Habitat for Humanity) 4. Operating Support Funding for CHDO’s 5. Administration ESG: 1. Homeless Assistance (60% cap) 2. Homeless Prevention 3. Rapid Re-Housing 4. Administration The items are prioritized based off which should be funded if the allocation increases or decreases, activity with the highest priority, activities with the lowest priority, and urgent needs that need to be addressed. David Robbins (DAB): Does this have an impact on the Infill Committee? Mark Stanberry: Yes, Housing, Mennonite, Habitat, CDC-infill on single family development. David Robbins (DAB): Is this the funding source for Mennonite? Mark Stanberry: Yes, one of many. Daisy Olivar (DAB): How does the five year forgiveness program work? Is this a service for both rented and owner occupied homes? Mark Stanberry: The program is for owner occupied only. They are loans that provide you an option to payback. Cap one can buy down the percent to 2%. Income cannot exceed 80%. 3  District III Advisory Board Minutes for December 7, 2016 Jessica Hutton (DAB): What do education and the infrastructure programs look like? Mark Stanberry: The Way to Work program and after school programs. Councilman James Clendenin: City Council boost the funding for The Way to Work Program. W.A. Stoffer (Public): What are the numbers? Has the funding been distributed evenly? Mark Stanberry: Stated that he did not have all the numbers and was unable to say if the funding was distributed equally. Councilman James Clendenin: District II and IV do not receive CDBG funding. The funding is only given to the core areas with the greatest need in the City. Housing and Community Services Department Mark Stanberry, presented information regarding Grant Review Committee Nomination for FY 2017-2018. Requested for DAB III to nominate a representative for the Grant Review Committee. This representative will consider public service items and review funding recommendations. There are three mandatory meetings. 1. Preliminary Meeting: Friday, February 17, 2017, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm 2. Public Meeting: Tuesday, February 24, 2017, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm 3. Final Meeting: Friday, February 24, 2017, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm The DAB III members voted Jessica Hutton. Jessica will replace Cindy Miles. No questions or concerns form DAB or Public. ZON2016-00044 William Longnecker, presented information regarding a zone change from TF-3 Two-Family Residential to GO General Office on a 0.185 acre lot located east of South Oliver and south of Kellogg. The subject site is Lot 11, Block A of the Nashville Park Addition. If approved, the GO zoning would permit the applicant’s entire parcel, which includes the GO zoned parcel to the north, to be redeveloped with the range of permitted uses in GO. The location is East of Oliver and South of Kellogg (544 S Bleckley). Expand General Office use. The properties located east of the site are zoned MF-29 Multi-Family Residential developed with detached single-family residences. South of the subject site is TF-3 zoning district developed with detached single- family residences. Land to the west of the site is zoned LC and is a vacant used car sales lot. Land north of the site is zoned GO and is developed with a medical/dental clinic. The applicant already owns GO Zone Property. This case was heard by MAPC on November 17, 2016. The vote was to approve the request. Protest must be filed by 5pm on December 1, 2016. To be considered a “valid” petition the signatures must reflect the correct and entire ownership of the properties within 200 feet of the site. DAB III must approve this before it can move to City Council. Elena Ingle (DAB): Has anyone protested? William Longnecker: No Elena Ingle (DAB): Was proper signage placed out front the location? William Longnecker: Yes, for two weeks. The signage was removed 12/1/2016. Go Zoning allows medical services. Brian Lindebak (MKEC Engineering, Inc. 411 N. Webb): Stated that the signage was removed. The property in question is owned by Choices Medical. Their Vision/Mission Statement states Influence others offer compassionate care for unplanned pregnancies. The area was zoned in 1998. They want to expand south. This organization is a great attribute to the community. In 2016 the facility saw 1000 patients, provided 540 ultra sounds with 3700 volunteers. This is a well-established organization that does great things 4  District III Advisory Board Minutes for December 7, 2016 in the community. The organization is supported by many churches. Some of the board of directors are from Via Christi, and Professors from KU. David Robbins (DAB): Do they own the property to the north? Brian Lindebak: Yes Elena Ingle (DAB): Will they renovate the building? Brian Lindebak: Yes, the intentions are to expand to the south. Elena Ingle (DAB): Please have them remove the sign from the north end of the building. Marco Alcocer (DAB): Does this facility perform abortions? Councilman James Clendenin: No Motion Approved Ronald Tracy motion and David Robbins second. Elena Ingle and Paul Davis voted No. Motion Carried 6-2 RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the information available at the time the staff report was completed, staff recommends that the request be APPROVED CON2016-00058 William Longnecker, presented information regarding a Conditional Use to allow car and light truck outdoor sales on the LC Limited Commercial (“LC”) zoned platted property located north of East Pawnee Avenue on the east side of South Oliver Avenue. Per the Unified Zoning Code (UZC, Sec.III-D.6.x), outdoor vehicle and equipment sales may be permitted after consideration and approval of a Conditional Use on a site by site basis in the LC zoning district. The 0.52-acre site was once developed as a small fitness center (built 1969) with a roofed drop-off area located by the entrance. The site is currently vacant. The building currently has no garage or buildings for auto repair. This site would be auto sales only but we do not have the site plan. This would be the first auto sales shop north of Pawnee. The UZC’s definition of vehicle repair limited does not allow the outside repair or maintenance services of vehicles so none shall be conducted on the site, unless a building is provided for this type of activity. No outside storage of salvage vehicles or vehicles waiting for repair shall be permitted in association with the use. No outside storage of parts, including tires, oil containers or any similar type of receptacles for new or used petroleum products. Elena Ingle (DAB): Did anyone object? William Longnecker: No David Robbins (DAB): Can they add an overhead door and preform repairs? William Longnecker: Yes, but that would require structural changes. Dumpster screened not an opportunity for screening. Elena Ingle (DAB): What will operate here? William Longnecker: The applicant currently owns a Car Sales lot on South Broadway. RECOMMENDATION: The site mostly conforms to the MAPC’s identifying smaller car sales lots as being more of a local commercial use in their nature. If approved the request would not introduce a new use to the section of Oliver Avenue as there are car sales lots located south of the site beginning a half of a block south of the site. However, if approved it would establish the first car sales lot located a block north Pawnee Avenue on Oliver Street. Based on the information available prior to the public hearing, MAPD staff recommends the application be APPROVED with conditions. Motion Approved David Robbins motion Ronald Tracy second vote carried 5-3 Jessica Hutton, Elena Ingle and Daisy Olivar voted No. 5  District III Advisory Board Minutes for December 7, 2016 ZON2016-00057 William Longnecker, presented information regarding GC General Commercial (“GC”) zoning on the LC Limited Commercial (“LC”) and B Multi-Family Residential (“B”) zoned property located immediately south of East Kellogg Street/ US Highway 54 (US-54) frontage road on the east side of South Topeka Avenue. The platted site has a small used car sales lot located on its north LC zoned end. The rest of the site is zoned B and is undeveloped. Kaw Valley Engineering and Tim Austin is the agent. A GC zoned new generation QuikTrip (QT, built 2013) convenience store and the Chilton Billiards and Spa retail store (built 2001) are located west of the site across Topeka Avenue. West of the QT and Chilton’s is a seven-story GC zoned motel. GC, LC, LI Limited Industrial (“LI”) and B zoned properties zoning continues four–blocks west, ending at the Arkansas River. A LI zoned commercial printer (built 1951and 1971) is located east of the site across an unpaved alley. A LI zoned office-warehouse used by M6 Concrete Cutting and Curing (built 1970) is located further east of the site as are more LI zoned properties. South of site, across Orme Street are B zoned undeveloped properties, older single-family residences (built early 1900s) and what may have been larger single-family residences that have been converted into small apartments (built early 1900s). The residences are in poor to fair condition. Kellogg Street/US-54 is built above the subject property, with its frontage road ending on the north side of the subject site as it merges into the raised highway. The north side of the subject site abuts the Kellogg frontage road, but does not have access onto it. Wichita’s CBD Central Business District (“CBD”) zoned downtown area is located north of the raised highway. The site has direct access onto Topeka Avenue, Orme Street and an unpaved alley. Topeka Avenue is a paved, two-lane, one-way south, minor arterial at this location. Topeka Avenue provides the site access onto the east- west Kellogg Avenue/US-54 arterial and north into downtown Wichita, via Orme Street to Broadway Avenue and St. Francis Avenue. Orme Street is a paved two-lane local street that ends two-blocks east of the site as a sand and gravel street at its intersection with the paved, two-lane, one-way south minor arterial St Francis Avenue. Broadway Avenue is a paved, four-lane arterial, located one-block west of the site. All utilities are available to the site. Good access to Highway 54. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon information available prior to the public hearings, planning staff recommends that the request for GC zoning be APPROVED. Councilman James Clendenin: We have had several complaints regarding tall, weeds and grass on this property. The applicant is trying to make this area marketable. No other questions, comments or concerns from DAB or the Public Motion Approved Paul Davis and Ronald Tracy second motion carried 8-0 approved. Vote on changing DAB III meeting Councilman James Clendenin: Discussed the potential of changing the day that DAB III meets. Hold DAB on Wednesdays limits the attendance for some citizens to attend. Changing the date may increase numbers because we won’t be competing with church services. Encouraged everyone to check their schedules and see if Monday, Tuesday or Thursday would work. Discussion will be continued at the next DAB III meeting. Lonnie Wright (Public): DAB 1, 5, 4, 6 meet on the first Monday. DAB 2 meets the second Monday. Councilman James Clendenin: We won’t be able to meet on the 4th Monday due to neighborhood association meetings. 6  District III Advisory Board Minutes for December 7, 2016 David Robbins (DAB): Expressed that he sees a similar issue with neighborhood association meetings and is not certain changing the night of DAB will increase the numbers. W.A. Stoffer (Public): Would it be ok if we live streamed the DAB meetings (Facebook live). Councilman James Clendenin: This is a public meeting, so yes you could livestream the meeting. Off-agenda items W.A. Stoffer (Public): Are there plans to reopen the wells? Councilman James Clendenin: This has not been considered yet but it was presented to the City Manager. W.A. Stoffer (Public): This would be a great offset. 2030 Gilbert/Mosely project is almost clean. This could increase property value and get back money. Updates/Issues/Reports BOARD AGENDA Meeting was adjourned. The next District Advisory Board III meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., January 1, 2017, at the WATER Center, 101 E. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67211. Respectfully submitted, Teia Wair, Community Service Representative – District III Guests Lonnie Wright Carolyn Alcocer Betty Strickland Tom Strickland W.A. Stoffer Kent Winterhalter 7