District 3 Advisory Board
Regular MeetingWichita, KS · February 3, 2021
Minutes
District 3 Advisory Board Minutes
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting • Zoom and Facebook Live
Video of meeting: https://fb.watch/3r97xILrJe/
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Order of Business
The District 3 Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. via the virtual platform Zoom and live-
streamed on the District 3 Facebook page. There were eight DAB members present (note: there are two
vacancies on the board and the council member position is currently vacant). There were also seven City
staff and 14 members of the public in attendance. The current agenda and minutes from January 6, 2021
were approved.
Members Present Staff Present
Catherine Johnson Jerod Metcalf, Wichita Police Department
Cindy Miles Walter Bautista, WPD
Daisy Olivar Matthew Bowen, Wichita Fire Department
David Kapaun Philip Zevenbergen, Metropolitan Area Planning
Jared Cerullo Department
Michael Loop Larry Hoetmer, Park & Recreation
Richard Ruth Logan Bradshaw, Housing & Community
Ronald Tracy Services
Maddy Campbell, Office of Community Service
Members Absent
Gerald Henry
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Staff Reports
1. Wichita Police Department
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Community police officers shared district and city-wide statistics and crime trends and department
updates. Staff also discussed relevant public safety topics and answered questions from the DAB and
public.
2. Wichita Fire Department
WFD staff provided monthly district statistics, shared information on seasonal fire and public safety topics,
and answered questions from the DAB and public.
Action Taken: Received and filed.
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New Business
3. CUP2020-00047
Philip Zevenbergen, Associate Planner, Metropolitan Area Planning Department presented an
application on behalf of Evergy Kansas South Inc. (applicant) and Professional Engineering Consultants
(agent) for a City CUP Amendment to DP-169 to allow Major Utility and revise screening wall
requirements on property zoned LC Limited Commercial, generally located on the southwest corner of
East Pawnee Avenue and South Oliver Avenue (2423 S. Oliver).
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved this request unanimously at the January 21, 2021
public hearing.
The applicant/agent was not in attendance.
DAB did not have any concerns about this zoning case.
A member of the public asked the following summarized question:
Public: Would Evergy give any consideration to placing more lighting in the surrounding area where there
is a need for additional lighting?
A: I cannot speak for Evergy, but I will pass along this recommendation to an Evergy contact.
Action Taken: Motion made by Jared Curello and seconded by Ron Tracy to APPROVE the application
with the listed conditions per staff’s recommendation. Motion to APPROVE PASSED 7-0-1.
CUP2020-00047 Staff Report: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-02-
03%20DAB%203%20CUP2020-00047%20Staff%20Report.pdf
4. Clapp Park Master Plan Update
Larry Hoetmer, Landscape Architect, Park & Recreation Department and PJ Novick, Principal and
Hank Moyers, Associate with Confluence provided a preview of the Clapp Park Master Plan, which is
slated to go to City Council for final adoption in spring 2021.
DAB and members of the public engaged in conversation about the plan with the presenters. The
following bullet points are a summary of comments and questions shared and the responses and answers
provided:
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Make sure Aviation Hill is unattractive to skaters.
o The radius of the hill will be a deterrent to skaters.
Will the park end up costing the same or more than the space did when it operated as a golf
course?
o The golf system is setup as an enterprise fund that must be self-sufficient. Golf courses
do not use the same funding mechanism for maintenance as City parks do.
What are the revenue opportunities? Will the plan be funded through the City’s general fund?
o Revenue opportunities mostly lie in partnerships with private operators and vendor and
rental fees. An example of a partnership would be the bistro listed in the plan. The City
would solicit services (e.g. operation of the bistro) through an RFP process. Once a
business is selected, negotiations would take place to determine what percentage of that
business’s revenue goes back to the City. The City also has the option to charge vendor
or rental fees for events such as a farmers market or concert, or the City could utilize
similar agreements regarding receiving a percentage of revenue. Funding for park
infrastructure will be addressed through the CIP process, while park maintenance has
been and will be absorbed into the Park & Recreation Department’s budget.
Develop and build in a way that prioritizes preservation of the trees.
o This was a significant consideration in the development of the plan.
Consider widening the paths to better accommodate both cyclist and pedestrian traffic.
o Widening exiting cart paths is recommended in the plan.
Consider the orientation of the amphitheater to best prevent audiences from staring into the sun
during evening shows and consider the need for shade.
o In determining the orientation of the amphitheater, we also had to consider the effects of
the sun on performers.
There is a strong demand for more parking near Griffith Elementary.
o There may be an opportunity to partner with USD 259 in the future to address this.
Are there any incentives for private partnerships to benefit from the park being in an Opportunity
Zone?
o This needs to be explored further.
What security measures will be in place to ensure the park remains a safe space?
o The plan utilizes CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) to focus on
aspects such as lighting, visibility, accessibility, etc. to optimize security. Park &
Recreation staff also routinely consult with law enforcement to maintain security at all City
parks. There is also an ordinance for all parks to close by midnight and open at 6 a.m.
How deep will the ponds be? Could they possibly be used for ice-skating?
o The ponds are not intended for ice-skating as that would require a very cold, long winter.
Will this plan be heard by MAPC?
o The plan will be presented to the Park Board prior to going to City Council in spring 2021
for final adoption. Once the plan moves into implementation (e.g. building infrastructure
or architectural aspects), then it will go through the planning process which results in a
hearing with MAPC.
The bigger the sledding hill, the better! The hill at Sedgwick County Park seems to be a popular
main attraction.
Develop plans to offer equipment for pickleball and cornhole in a way that does not put the
equipment at risk for theft.
Richard Ruth motioned to approve/endorse the plan. Jared Curello made a substitute motion to
approve/endorse the plan with the stipulation that City Council not take any action until an interim District
3 Council Member is appointed.
Action Taken: Substitute motion made by Jared Curello and seconded by David Kapaun to
APPROVE/ENDORSE the plan with the condition that City Council refrain from taking any action until an
itnerim District 3 Council Member has been appointed. Substitute motion to APPROVE/ENDORSE
PASSED 8-0-0.
DAB 3 • February 3, 2021 • Minutes • Page 3
Presentation: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-02-
03%20DAB%203%20Clapp%20Park%20Master%20Plan%20Presentation.pdf
5. Housing & Community Services 2021-22 Third Year Annual Action Plan: CDBG,
HOME, ESG Funding
Logan Bradshaw, Management Analyst, Housing & Community Services presented.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers the City of Wichita to be an
entitlement city and as such, Wichita receives annual allocations of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. In order
to receive these funds the City is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan every five years. In addition,
the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan which addresses the priorities identified in the
Consolidated Plan.
The City submitted a Consolidated Plan for the 2019 through 2023 program years, and staff is soliciting
comment regarding funding priorities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30,
2022. HUD has not announced the City’s allocation amounts for the upcoming program year. Preliminary
plans will be based on estimated funding at current levels and will be adjusted to reflect actual allocation
amounts.
District Advisory Boards and the general public are being asked to provide comment regarding changes
that should be made if the actual funding allocations are increased or reduced, and to provide comment
regarding urgent needs that may not be addressed under the current funding plan. Public comments will
be used by staff to finalize the annual plan after HUD has provided final funding amounts.
DAB made the following suggestions:
A larger percentage of funds this year should go into the home repair program to help support
homeowners in need of assistance for keeping their properties maintained and compliant with
MABCD violations.
The City should prioritize programs that increase the supply of affordable housing.
Funding should be allocated for support services which focus on seniors who may be isolated
and living in poor and deteriorating living conditions.
Action Taken: DAB provided comment regarding community needs and funding priorities for the 2021-22
Third Year Annual Action Plan.
Presentation: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-02-
03%20DAB%203%20Housing%20Presentation.pdf
Agenda Report: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-02-
03%20DAB%203%20Housing%20Agenda%20Report.pdf
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Board Agenda
6. Updates, Issues, and Reports
Maddy Campbell, District 3 Community Services Representative provided a brief overview and
answered questions about the upcoming special DAB meeting to interview candidates for the District 3
Council vacancy.
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Campbell also shared an update on the new District 3 Branch Library and provided information on an
upcoming IMPACT meeting to address a problem property in the South Central neighborhood.
Richard Ruth shared information about the Kansas Appleseed organization and alley cleanup efforts in
the South Central neighborhood.
Ronald Tracy shared he will be working on a tree removal project and asked if anyone is interested in
obtaining 3-4’ trees.
Action Taken: Received and filed.
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
A special District 3 Advisory Board meeting to interview candidates for the District 3 Council vacancy is
scheduled to be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita, KS
67202. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents and the media will not be able to attend in person. The
public can view the meeting on the City’s YouTube page. Meeting information is also posted on the
District 3 webpage.
The next regular District 3 Advisory Board meeting is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 3, 2021. It is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom and will also be live-streamed on the District 3
Facebook page. The Zoom meeting link, ID, and passcode for the next meeting remains the same and
can be found on the first page of this agenda. Meeting information is also posted on the District 3 web
page.
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Guests
PJ Novick (presenter) Kim Neufeld Lauren Hirsh
Hank Moyers (presenter) Lonny Wright Jan Tuinstra
barbara coats Rick Sroufe Virgil Miller
* Nick Blasi John Buck
Elena’s iPad Jerome Crawford
The Shadow iPhone George
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Respectfully submitted,
Maddy Campbell, District 3 Community Services Representative
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Agenda
District 3 Advisory Board Agenda
(REVISED)
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting • Zoom and Facebook Live
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Virtual Meeting Access Information
Due to health concerns and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, DAB meetings are being held
virtually. The public can participate in the meetings through the Zoom platform or view the meetings live
on the District 3 Facebook page. Residents also have the option to submit comments to be read into
record via email to mcampbell@wichita.gov no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Join Zoom meeting on a computer, tablet, or smartphone
Click on the link below and enter the meeting ID and passcode.
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o Meeting ID: 961 7454 8678
o Passcode: 907515
Join Zoom meeting via telephone (audio only)
Dial +1 312 626 6799 and enter the meeting ID and passcode listed above. Charges may apply.
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Order of Business
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda for February 3, 2021
Approval of Minutes for January 6, 2020
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Staff Reports
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1. Wichita Police Department
Community police officers share district and city-wide statistics and crime trends and department updates.
Staff also discuss relevant public safety topics and answer questions from the DAB and public.
2. Wichita Fire Department
WFD staff provides monthly district statistics, shares information on seasonal fire and public safety topics,
and answers questions from the DAB and public.
3. Wichita Public Library
Staff will provide an update on the newly opened District 3 Branch Library (Walters Branch Library).
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
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New Business
4. Clapp Park Master Plan Update
Larry Hoetmer, Landscape Architect, Park & Recreation Department and PJ Novick, Principal,
Confluence will provide a preview of the Clapp Park Master Plan, which is slated to go to City Council for
final adoption in spring 2021.
Recommended Action: Approve/endorse the plan.
5. Housing & Community Services 2021-22 Third Year Annual Action Plan: CDBG,
HOME, ESG Funding
Logan Bradshaw, Management Analyst, Housing & Community Services will present.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers the City of Wichita to be an
entitlement city and as such, Wichita receives annual allocations of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. In order
to receive these funds the City is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan every five years. In addition,
the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan which addresses the priorities identified in the
Consolidated Plan.
The City submitted a Consolidated Plan for the 2019 through 2023 program years, and staff is soliciting
comment regarding funding priorities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30,
2022. HUD has not announced the City’s allocation amounts for the upcoming program year. Preliminary
plans will be based on estimated funding at current levels and will be adjusted to reflect actual allocation
amounts.
District Advisory Boards and the general public are being asked to provide comment regarding changes
that should be made if the actual funding allocations are increased or reduced, and to provide comment
regarding urgent needs that may not be addressed under the current funding plan. Public comments will
be used by staff to finalize the annual plan after HUD has provided final funding amounts.
Recommended Action: Provide comment regarding community needs and funding priorities for the
2021-22 Third Year Annual Action Plan.
DAB 3 • February 3, 2021 • Agenda • Page 2
Presentation: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-02-
03%20DAB%203%20Housing%20Presentation.pdf
Agenda Report: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-02-
03%20DAB%203%20Housing%20Agenda%20Report.pdf
6. CUP2020-00047
Philip Zevenbergen, Associate Planner, Metropolitan Area Planning Department will present an
application on behalf of Evergy Kansas South Inc. (applicant) and Professional Engineering Consultants
(agent) for a City CUP Amendment to DP-169 to allow Major Utility and revise screening wall
requirements on property zoned LC Limited Commercial, generally located on the southwest corner of
East Pawnee Avenue and South Oliver Avenue (2423 S. Oliver).
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved this request unanimously at the January 21, 2021
public hearing.
Recommended Action: Based upon information available prior to the public hearings, planning staff
recommends that the request be APPROVED subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
CUP2020-00047 Staff Report: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-02-
03%20DAB%203%20CUP2020-00047%20Staff%20Report.pdf
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Board Agenda
7. Updates, Issues, and Reports
Reports from Council Member James Clendenin and the DAB on any projects, activities, events,
programming, resources, issues, etc. in the neighborhoods, council district, and/or city.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
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Adjournment
A special District 3 Advisory Board meeting to interview candidates for the District 3 Council vacancy is
scheduled to be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita, KS
67202. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents and the media will not be able to attend in person. The
public can view the meeting on the City’s YouTube page. Meeting information is also posted on the
District 3 webpage.
The next regular District 3 Advisory Board meeting is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 3, 2021. It is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom and will also be live-streamed on the District 3
Facebook page. The Zoom meeting link, ID, and passcode for the next meeting remains the same and
can be found on the first page of this agenda. Meeting information is also posted on the District 3 web
page.
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L.W. Clapp Park
MASTER PLAN
February 03, 2021
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AGENDA
FINAL MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Q & A | FUTURE STEPS
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MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW
E. HARRY STREET
S. OLIVER STREET
S. BLUFF STREET
E. MEADOW LN.
E. MT. VERNON STREET
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MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW
VIEW LOOKING SOUTHWEST
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MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW
VIEW LOOKING SOUTHEAST
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MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW
E. HARRY STREET
S. OLIVER STREET
1 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUND 4 HAMMOCK GROVE AREA
32 SPACES
2
1
2 PARK PAVILION (16 CAP. | RR) 5 DISC GOLF COUSE 4
5
S. BLUFF STREET
3 E. MEADOW LN.
2 34 SPACES
E. MT. VERNON STREET
3 NEIGHBORHOOD DOG PARK
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THE PROMENADE
E. HARRY STREET
4
8
112 SPACES
S. OLIVER STREET
6
1 BISTRO W/ PATIO (RR | 2 LEVEL) 2 BAND SHELL
2
1
5
3
7
3 FARMER’S MARKET (ALL SEASON) 4 AVIATION HILL 101 SPACES
5 SHADE STRUCTURE (OVERFLOW) 6 AMPHITHEATER SEATING 7 PRAIRIE OVERLOOK 8 FOREBAY POLUTANT REMOVAL
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THE PROMENADE – AVIATION HILL
VIEW LOOKING SOUTHWEST
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THE PROMENADE – AMPHITHEATER AND PAVILION
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THE PROMENADE – THE BISTRO
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THE PROMENADE – THE FARMERS MARKET
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THE PROMENADE – ENTRY SPACE
VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST
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ACTIVE USE AREA
84 SPACES
1 CORNHOLE COURTS 2 PARK PAVILION (24 CAP. | RR) 1
5
2
4
3
3 NATURAL SPRAY GROUND 4 SIGNATURE PLAYGROUND
5 LARGE SHELTER (65 CAP. | RR | PICNIC TABLES)
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ACTIVE USE AREA – PRAIRIE OVERLOOK
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ACTIVE USE AREA – PLAYGROUND SHELTER + SPLASH PAD
VIEW LOOKING SOUTHEAST
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ACTIVE USE AREA – YEAR-ROUND PAVILION
VIEW LOOKING SOUTHEAST
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ATHLETICS AREA
1 PARK PAVILION (24 CAP. | RR |
RENTALS | STORAGE) 2 HALF BASKETBALL COURT
70 SPACES
4
3 PUMP TRACK 4 PICKLEBALL COURTS
1
3 2
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ATHLETICS AREA – OVERALL VIEW
VIEW LOOKING NORTH
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ATHLETICS AREA - ENTRY
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QUESTIONS
E. HARRY STREET
S. OLIVER STREET
S. BLUFF STREET
E. MEADOW LN.
E. MT. VERNON STREET
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NEXT STEPS
PARKS BOARD MEETING – FEBRUARY 8, 2021
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - TBD
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Agenda Item No. ________
City of Wichita
District Advisory Board Meeting, District III
February 3, 2021
TO: Vacant, City Council Member
District Advisory Board Members
SUBJECT: FY2021-2022 Funding; CDBG, HOME, ESG
INITIATED BY: Housing and Community Services Department
AGENDA: New Business
Recommendation: Provide comment regarding community needs and funding priorities for the 2021-22
Third Year Annual Action Plan.
Background: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers the City of
Wichita to be an entitlement city and as such, Wichita receives annual allocations of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG) funds. In order to receive these funds the City is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan
every five years. In addition, the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan which addresses the
priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan.
Analysis: The City submitted a Consolidated Plan for the 2019 through 2023 program years, and staff is
soliciting comment regarding funding priorities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending on
June 30, 2022. HUD has not announced the City’s allocation amounts for the upcoming program year.
Preliminary plans will be based on estimated funding at current levels and will be adjusted to reflect
actual allocation amounts.
A presentation regarding programs funded during the last program year is attached. District Advisory
Boards and the general public are being asked to provide comment regarding changes that should be made
if the actual funding allocations are increased or reduced, and to provide comment regarding urgent needs
that may not be addressed under the current funding plan. Public comments will be used by staff to
finalize the annual plan after HUD has provided final funding amounts.
Financial Considerations: The 2021-22 funding is proposed at current levels for discussion purposes:
CDBG: $2,933,865; HOME: $1,535,187; ESG: $246,609. There is no impact on the General Fund.
Legal Considerations: The comments provided by DAB members, citizens, and various community
groups will be used to identify community needs and develop the City’s annual spending plan when
actual allocation amounts are determined, as required by HUD for CDBG, HOME and ESG funds.
Recommendations/Actions: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board Provide comment
regarding community needs and funding priorities for the 2021-22 Third Year Annual Action Plan.
Attachment: Presentation.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5
STAFF REPORT
MAPC January 21, 2021
DAB III February 3, 2021
CASE NUMBER: CUP2020-00047
APPLICANT/AGENT: Evergy Kansas South, Inc. (Applicant)/Professional Engineering
Consultants (Agent)
REQUEST: Amendment of Spencer Gardens Community Unit Plan (DP-169)
CURRENT ZONING: LC Limited Commercial
SITE SIZE: 9.41 acres
LOCATION: On the southwest corner of East Pawnee Avenue and South Oliver
Avenue. (WCC III)
PROPOSED USE: To realign and consolidate parcels, include Major Utility as a permitted
use, and revise screening requirements
BACKGROUND: This application is for an amendment to the Spencer Gardens Community Unit Plan
(DP-169) to realign and consolidate parcels, include Major Utility as a permitted use, and revise the
screening requirements. The property is zoned LC Limited Commercial and is located on the southwest
corner of East Pawnee Avenue and South Oliver Avenue. The CUP permits a utility on Parcel 4. However,
Evergy intends to discontinue that substation and build a larger substation on portions of what currently are
Parcels 1, 2, and 3. This CUP Amendment is in conjunction with SUB2020-00051, which is a replat of the
Spencer Gardens 2nd Addition. The lot lines of the current plat do not match parcel boundaries. In addition
the replat will consolidate Parcels 1 through 4 on the west and north sides into a single Parcel 1 since it is
under common ownership and will be one use. The remaining parcels on the east side of the CUP will
become Parcels 2 and 3 respectively. The attached CUP drawing reflects parcel boundaries as they will
stand after the replat.
In addition to adding a permitted use, this amendment will revise the screening requirements for the utility.
The Unified Zoning Code requires that no solid screening fence be taller than eight feet. General Provision
10 states that a solid or semi solid screening wall shall be at least eight feet but not exceed ten feet in height
and be installed on the west property line of Parcel 1. Screening is not required along the west property line
as that property is also zoned commercially. The only required screening would be along a portion of the
north property line where it is across the street from residentially zone property. The attached site plan
shows a nine-foot stonecast wall surrounding the substation compound. General Provision 10 shall be
amended to update the location of screening as shown on the site plan.
Property to the north is zoned TF-3 Two-Family Residential and LC. There are single family residences in
the TF-3 zone and pawn shop in the LC zone. Property to the south is zoned LC and GC General
Commercial with pawn shops and retail. Property to the east is zoned LC with a car lot, restaurant, and
vacant retail space. Property to the west is zoned GC with self-storage warehousing and retail.
CASE HISTORY: In 1987, the Spencer Gardens CUP was originally approved. Since then, it has been
subject to several amendments and an administrative adjustment, which redrew lot boundaries and adjusted
the net land areas of various parcels. In June 1988, the Spencer Gardens 2nd Addition was recorded with the
Sedgwick County Register of Deeds.
ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE:
North: TF-3, LC Single family residential, Pawn shop
South: LC, GC Pawn shops and retail
East: LC Car lot, restaurant, vacant retail
West: GC Self-storage warehouse, retail
PUBLIC SERVICES: Both East Pawnee Avenue and South Oliver Avenue are paved, four-lane arterial
streets with sidewalks on both sides. All public services are available to the site.
CONFORMANCE TO PLANS/POLICIES: The Community Investments Plan (the Wichita-Sedgwick
County Comprehensive Plan) includes the 2035 Wichita Future Growth Concept Map. The 2035 Wichita
Future Growth Concept map indicates the site is appropriate for “new employment” and is located within
Wichita’s 2035 Established Central Area. The “new employment” classification applies to those areas that
likely will develop or be redeveloped within the by 2035 with uses that constitute centers or concentrations
of employment.
In addition, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Comprehensive plan identifies the Established Central Area and
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recommends an Urban Infill Strategy for the Established Central Area. The Wichita: Places for People Plan
provides recommendations for urban infill development in the Established Central Area. The subject site is
located within the Established Central Area in an area identified as Regional Center by the Places for People
Plan. In addition, this site is also located within an identified “area of opportunity.” The Places for People
Plan defines Areas of Opportunity as those “areas that generally exhibit economic challenges, a
disconnected development pattern and a lack of walkable places and facilities. These areas need strategic
investment, both public and private, to assist in redefining and reinvigorating the area.” A development
such as this aligns with the goals of the Plan for strategic investment, as a larger substation provides greater
capacity to the utility network for development.
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 CUP drawing shall be revised to include the details of this amendment.
a. General Provision 10 shall be amended to state the following: “A solid screening wall at
least eight (8) feet, but not more than ten (10) feet high constructed of brick, stone,
masonry, architectural tile, or other similar material (excluding wood or woven wire) shall
be installed around the parameter of the major utility compound.
b. General Provision 12 shall be amended to change the phrase “Superintendent of Central
Inspection” to “Zoning Administrator.”
c. A legal description of the property is required to be on the face of the of the final CUP
drawing.
2. The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the revised provisions of the approved
CUP.
3. The applicant shall submit four copies of the amended and approved CUP within 60 days of final
approval to the Metropolitan Area Planning Department or the amendment shall be deemed null
and void.
This recommendation is based on the following findings:
1. The zoning, uses and character of the neighborhood: Property to the north is zoned TF-3 Two-
Family Residential and LC. There are single family residences in the TF-3 zone and pawn shop in
the LC zone. Property to the south is zoned LC and GC General Commercial with pawn shops and
retail. Property to the east is zoned LC with a car lot, restaurant, and vacant retail space. Property
to the west is zoned GC with self-storage warehousing and retail.
2. The suitability of the subject property for the uses to which it has been restricted: The subject
property is currently zoned LC Limited Commercial and a major utility is already permitted within
CUP DP-169.
3. Extent to which removal of the restrictions will detrimentally effect nearby property: The
approval of the proposed CUP amendment should have minimal detrimental impact on nearby
property.
4. Length of time the property has been vacant as currently zoned: The subject property has
never been developed.
5. Relative gain to the public health, safety and welfare as compared to the loss in value or the
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hardship imposed upon the applicant: Approval of the request will permit the improvement
investment in the capacity of the utility network. Denial would presumably represent a loss of
economic opportunity to the applicant and/or land owner.
6. Conformance of the requested change to the adopted or recognized Comprehensive Plan
and policies: The Community Investments Plan (the Wichita-Sedgwick County Comprehensive
Plan) includes the 2035 Wichita Future Growth Concept Map. The 2035 Wichita Future Growth
Concept map indicates the site is appropriate for “new employment” and is located within
Wichita’s 2035 Established Central Area. The “new employment” classification applies to those
areas that likely will develop or be redeveloped within the by 2035 with uses that constitute centers
or concentrations of employment.
In addition, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Comprehensive plan identifies the Established Central
Area and recommends an Urban Infill Strategy for the Established Central Area. The Wichita:
Places for People Plan provides recommendations for urban infill development in the Established
Central Area. The subject site is located within the Established Central Area in an area identified
as Regional Center by the Places for People Plan. In addition, this site is also located within an
identified “area of opportunity.” The Places for People Plan defines Areas of Opportunity as those
“areas that generally exhibit economic challenges, a disconnected development pattern and a lack
of walkable places and facilities. These areas need strategic investment, both public and private,
to assist in redefining and reinvigorating the area.” A development such as this aligns with the
goals of the Plan for strategic investment, as a larger substation provides greater capacity to the
utility network for development.
7. Impact of the proposed development on community facilities : The proposed use will have no
detrimental impact on community facilities.
8. Opposition or support of neighborhood residents: At the writing of this staff report, Planning
staff have not received any correspondence of opposition.
Attachments:
1. Aerial Map
2. Zoning Map
3. Land Use Map
4. Spencer Gardens 2nd Addition Plat
5. Original CUP DP-29 Drawing
6. CUP DP-29 Drawing
7. Site Plan
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FY2021-2022 Funding;
CDBG, HOME, ESG
Housing & Community
Services/Community
Investments Division
February 2021
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Background
• The City receives an annual allocation of funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
• Funded activities align to the City’s goal of creating a
livable and sustainable community.
• These funds are used to create strong, sustainable,
inclusive communities and affordable housing.
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Types of Funds
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – used for
a wide range of community development needs. The
2020-21 award amount is $2,933,865.
• HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) – used to create
affordable housing for low-income households. The 2020-
21 award amount is $1,535,187.
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) – used to address
homelessness. The 2020-21 award amount is $246,609.
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Planning Process
• Five-year Consolidated Plan - identifies the community
needs and spending priorities for CDBG, HOME, and
ESG funds.
• Program Year Action Plan - allocates estimated funding
amounts for defined activities.
• The Third Program Year Action Plan (2021-2022) - due to
HUD on May 15, 2021, allocates funds for the period from
July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
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CARES Act Funding Allocations
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV)
• 1st Round Allocation: $1,725,897
• 2nd Round Allocation: $1,943,527
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV)
• 1st Round Allocation: $850,376
• 2nd Round Allocation: $2,450,744
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Timeline
• November 2020-February 2021 – Gathering of Public
Input, Development of Annual Action Plan
• January 2021 – Appointment of GRC, Issuance of
Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• February 2021 – GRC reviews proposals and makes
funding recommendations, Development of Preliminary
Spending Plan
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Timeline
• March-April 2021 – Opening & Closing of a 30-day
comment period for Third-Year Annual Action Plan
• May 2021 – City Council Reviews Final Spending Plan
and Amounts
• May 15, 2021 – Second-Year Annual Action Plan
submitted to HUD
• July 1, 2021 – Program Year begins
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CDBG
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CDBG Eligible Activities
• Meets national objectives (benefit low to moderate
income; prevent slum or blight; address urgent
community needs)
• Used for eligible spending activity
• Not less than 70% of spending must benefit low to
moderate income persons
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Additional CDBG Considerations
• Limit on Public Service category is $1,163,310
• Funds can only be used based on a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
other City departments or RFP for contractual
services with private vendors
• Funds cannot be allocated to a specific
provider or for an ineligible purpose
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CDBG
• Infrastructure Improvements in Low-to-Moderate Income
Neighborhoods/Opportunity Zones
• Park Improvements in Low-to-Moderate Income
Neighborhoods
• Economic Development- Façade Improvement Program
• Home Repair Program
• MABCD Demolition and Clearance
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CDBG (continued)
• City Manager’s Office: Office of Community Services
• Housing First Project Coordinator/Other Homeless
Assistance
• Domestic Violence Shelter Services
• Youth Crime Prevention and Enrichment
• Training and Employment- The Way to Work (TWTW)
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HOME Investments Partnerships
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HOME
• Homeownership Activities
• Housing Development/Redevelopment Activities
• Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO) Set-Aside for Housing Development
• Operating Support Funding for CHDOs
• Administration
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CHDO Set-Aside
• Staff issues Applications for Community Housing
Development Organization Set-Aside Funding
• Funding Must Be Utilized for the Development of
Affordable Housing
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CHDO Requirements
• Legal and Tax Exempt Status
• Financial Management Capacity and Accountability
• Capacity and Experience
• Experience Serving the Community
• Community Representation on Board
• Lack of For-Profit or Public Control
• Purpose – Development of Affordable Housing
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Emergency Solutions Grant
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ESG Activities
• Homeless Assistance (60% Cap)
• Homeless Prevention
• Rapid Rehousing
• HMIS Administration
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ESG
• Shelter Services – Includes Shelter Operations,
Essential Services, and Major Rehabilitation/
Conversion
• Homeless Prevention – Rent and Utilities Assistance
for Families and Individuals In Immediate Danger of
Homelessness
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Prioritization
• What should be funded if the allocation increases or
decreases?
• Which activities are highest priority?
• Which activities are lowest priority?
• Are there urgent needs which should be considered?
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Housing & Community
Services/Community
Investments Division
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District 3 Advisory Board
Special Council Vacancy Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 9, 2021 • 6 p.m.
City Hall • 1st Floor Board Room • 455 N. Main • Wichita, KS 67202
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Note on DAB Meetings During COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents and media are unable to attend this meeting in person. The
meeting will be broadcast live on the City’s YouTube page. Residents can provide feedback about the
candidates to City Council via email or telephone. City Council contact information can be found at
Wichita.gov/Council and on the last page of this agenda.
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Order of Business
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda for February 9, 2021
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New Business
1. District 3 Council Vacancy Candidate Interviews
Maddy Campbell, District 3 Community Services Representative, will review the interview process,
and then the DAB will conduct interviews for the following nine candidates:
Nicholas Blasi Mary Dean Virgil H. Miller Jr.
Jason Carmichael Michael Hoheisel Joseph Shepard
Jared Cerullo Cindy Miles George Theoharis
Interview Process:
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1. The nine candidates will be interviewed in alphabetical order (by last name). The other
candidates will be in a separate room while each candidate is being interviewed. The interview
questions will not be shared ahead of the meeting, and the candidates will not be privy to the
interview questions ahead of their turn.
2. DAB members will ask each candidate the same seven questions, and candidates will have a
maximum of three minutes to answer each question. DAB members will not vary from the listed
questions, and candidates will not be permitted to address the DAB beyond responding to each
question. This will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly and that the interviews are
completed in a timely fashion.
3. At the conclusion of the interviews, DAB will hold a discussion and motion to advance five
candidates to City Council for consideration.
Next Steps:
1. Contact information for City Council members will be provided to the DAB and to the public, so
they can express their feelings regarding the candidates.
2. The City Council will conduct one-on-one interviews with the candidates February 10-19, 2021.
3. The City Council will vote on the replacement during the March 2, 2021 regular City Council
meeting.
4. The successful candidate will be sworn into office on March 9, 2021 to serve until the end of the
term (January 10, 2022).
Recommended Action: DAB will motion to advance five candidates to City Council for consideration.
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Adjournment
The next regular District 3 Advisory Board meeting is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 3, 2021. It is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom and will also be live-streamed on the District 3
Facebook page. The Zoom meeting link, ID, and passcode for the next meeting is posted on the District 3
web page.
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City Council Contact Information
Council Members can be reached by phone by calling the City Council Office at (316) 268-4331
Mayor Brandon Whipple, bwhipple@wichita.gov
District 1 Council Member/Vice Mayor Brandon Johnson, bjjohnson@wichita.gov
District 2 Council Member Becky Tuttle, btuttle@wichita.gov
District 4 Council Member Jeff Blubaugh, jblubaugh@wichita.gov
District 5 Council Member Bryan Frye, bfrye@wichita.gov
District 6 Council Member Cindy Claycomb, cclaycomb@wichita.gov
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District 3 Advisory Board
Special Council Vacancy Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 9, 2021 • 6 p.m.
City Hall • 1st Floor Board Room • 455 N. Main • Wichita, KS 67202
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Order of Business
The District 3 Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:07 p.m. at City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202.
The meeting was broadcast on the City’s YouTube page for public viewing. There were seven DAB
members present (note: there are two vacancies on the board and two DAB members attended the
meeting as candidates). There were also four City staff in attendance. The current agenda was approved.
Members Present Staff Present
Catherine Johnson Janet Johnson, Office of Community Services
Daisy Olivar Jennifer Magana, Law
David Kapaun Maddy Campbell, Office of Community Services
Gerald Henry Megan Lovely, Communications
Michael Loop Tyler Schiffelbein, Communications
Richard Ruth
Ronald Tracy
Members Absent
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New Business
1. District 3 Council Vacancy Candidate Interviews
Maddy Campbell, District 3 Community Services Representative reviewed the interview process with
DAB members. DAB members proposed including an additional four questions.
Action Taken: Motion made by Daisy Olivar and seconded by Michael Loop to add all four proposed
additional questions. Motion PASSED 7-0-0.
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DAB then conducted interviews for the following nine candidates:
Nicholas Blasi Mary Dean Virgil H. Miller Jr.
Jason Carmichael Michael Hoheisel Joseph Shepard
Jared Cerullo Cindy Miles George Theoharis
The nine candidates were interviewed in alphabetical order (by last name). The other candidates were in
a separate room while each candidate was being interviewed. The interview questions were not shared
ahead of the meeting, and the candidates were not privy to the interview questions ahead of their turn.
DAB members asked each candidate the same 11 questions, and candidates had a maximum of three
minutes to answer each question. DAB members did not vary from the listed questions, and candidates
were not permitted to address the DAB beyond responding to each question. This ensured that all
candidates were treated fairly and that the interviews were completed in a timely fashion.
At the conclusion of the interviews, DAB members read their total scores for each candidate aloud to be
tallied live. DAB was provided with a total score and ranking for each candidate to inform their discussion
and guide their decision-making process. DAB held a discussion and motioned to advance five
candidates to City Council for consideration.
Action Taken: Motion made by Ron Tracy and seconded by Michael Loop to advance the top five
scoring candidates to City Council for consideration:
Jared Cerullo
Cindy Miles
Virgil H. Miller Jr.
Joseph Shepard
George Theoharis
Next Steps:
1. Contact information for City Council members was provided to the DAB and to the public, so
they can express their feelings regarding the candidates.
2. The City Council will conduct one-on-one interviews with the candidates February 10-19, 2021.
3. The City Council will vote on the replacement during the March 2, 2021 regular City Council
meeting.
4. The successful candidate will be sworn into office on March 9, 2021 to serve until the end of the
term (January 10, 2022).
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 p.m. The next regular District 3 Advisory Board meeting is
scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. It is scheduled to be held virtually via
Zoom and will also be live-streamed on the District 3 Facebook page. The Zoom meeting link, ID, and
passcode for the next meeting is posted on the District 3 web page.
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