District 4 Advisory Board

District IV Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September, 2012 www.wichita.gov The District IV Advisory Board Meeting was held at the 6:30 p.m. at the Lionel Alford Branch Library, 3447 S Meridian. Seven (7) DAB members, ten (10) staff and three (3) citizens were present. Members Present Staff Present Councilmember O’Donnell II Kelli Geier, City Manager’s Office Nancy Wilhite Jess McNeely, Planning June Bailey 6 fire staff Jerry Warren 2 police staff Craig Gabel Don Richter Don McManamey Ben Sauceda Order of Business Call To Order Councilmember O’Donnell II called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. The September 10, 2012 agenda was approved as submitted. (Sauceda/Richter: 7-0) The August 6, 2012 meeting minutes were approved as submitted. (Warren/Bailey: 7-0) PUBLIC AGENDA The public agenda allows members of the public to present issues not on the agenda to the District Advisory Board. Each presentation is limited to five minutes unless extended by the Board. 1. Scheduled Items No items were submitted. 2. Off-Agenda Items No items were submitted.  STAFF PRESENTATIONS Public Safety Reports 3. Community Police Report Police staff reported the following: Police, fire, neighborhood services and McCormick Neighborhood Association are hosting a 9/11 event on Tuesday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Increased focus on hotels and motels on West Kellogg due to people using these hotel rooms as locations to sell stolen items on Craigslist or return the items without a receipt. Flood of foot patrol in Old Town for various violations. Last weekend there were 24 arrests. A national program to create a database for the homeless when they are booked for trespassing or any other offense is also being worked on. Mr. Richter asked if there was any more information regarding the tire slasher suspect. The officers stated that the suspect is an older woman, but that they have no other information than that. Mr. Sauceda asked about an update on the vandalism along Meridian. The officers responded that they are working to resolve this issue. Action Taken: Received and filed. 4. Fire Report Fire staff reported the following: Last month 2 accidental fires and 1 incendiary fire o 55th and Charles - $44,000 property damage, $20,000 barn contents damage o 1021 W Maple - $40,000 property damage, $30,000 content damage – fire started on the second story over a bar. Fire used to cover up burglary/theft o 333 S West – exterior damage, smoke from cigarette went through mulch o $330,000 total damage to District IV from fires New fire recruits graduate September 28. Action Taken: Received and filed.  NEW BUSINESS 5. ZON2012-00022 Jess McNeely, Planning, presented request for zone change from MF-29 Multi-Family Residential (“MF-29”), GO General Office (“GO”) and LC Limited Commercial (“LC”) to TF-3 Two-Family Residential (“TF-3”) generally located north of 55th Street South and west of Seneca. This request was approved by the MAPC last Thursday. There were citizens present, but no objections to the request were expressed. Ms. Bailey inquired about the quality of the structures that will be built per this request and if the water feature of the area will be emphasized. Mr. McNeely and the Mr. Ewy, the applicant’s agent, responded that it will be a nice duplex development with 30 duplex lots and 60 total housing units. Design was limited by land size, but the water feature will be focuses on and neighborhood concerns have been addressed by the applicant. Coucilmember O’Donnell II invited the Board to drive by the development at McAurther and Hoover. This development will be almost identical to that one and is very nice and includes masonry work. Mr. McManamey questioned if they were going to begin construction now? Mr. McNeely and Mr. Ewy said that construction will begin soon but will avoid plotting and splitting zone lots. Building at the lowest possible use makes long-term management easier. Mr. Gabel asked if they will be modular or stick build? Mr. McNeely and Mr. Ewy stated that they will be modular built. Mr. Warren asked about the tax implication of this development? Mr. McNeely and Mr. Ewy explained that In Sedgwick County, property is taxed based upon use, not its zoning classification. Action Taken: Sauceda (Warren) moved to recommend approval of the zone change request, subject to replatting within a year. Motion passed 7-0. 6. ZON2012- 00023 Jess McNeely, Planning, presented this request for zone change from SF-5 Single-family Residential to LI Limited Industrial (“LI”), generally located on the east side of Hoover Road, approximately one-half mile south of Harry Street (1948 South Hoover Street.) The applicant requesting the zone change was present. Neither the Board nor any citizens present had any comment or questions regarding the request. Action Taken: Sauceda (Warren) moved to approve the zone request, subject to platting within a year. Motion passed 7-0.  OLD BUSINESS 7. No items were submitted. BOARD AGENDA 8. Board Updates and Issues Mr. Richter asked about the Ch. 12 story regarding the lengthy time it takes to fix a leaky fire hydrant. Councilmember O’Donnell II asked Kelli Geier to follow up on this issue. Mr. Gabel asked why staff chose to reconstruct Pawnee and Broadway as they did. Councilmember O’Donnell II asked Kelli Geier to follow-up on this issue. Mr. Warren announced that Park and Recreation class attendance is up by 25%. The new fall class guide is now out for the public to view. He also stated that the Park Board is supporting a dollar increase in green fees to continue improving golf courses and that the Golf Commission is looking at request for proposals (RFP’s) for private management of the golf courses. Auburn Hills had the highest increase in golf play. Councilmember O’Donnell II announced that the vote for Southwest Neighborhood Association to partner with KETCH to provide services at the Osage Recreation Center and will goes before City Council tomorrow. There will be improvements made to the air conditioning and heating unit and a new roof will be put on before they assume operation of the building. There may be a possibility of having public access to the restrooms only on the weekends; as well as, establish community watch group to watch over the facility and area after hours. 9. Adjournment With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.