District 4 Advisory Board

District IV Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 www.wichita.gov The District IV Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at the Alford Library at 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217. There were four (4) District Advisory Board members in attendance as well as Councilman Blubaugh. There were nine (9) City Staff, and seven (7) members of the public present. Members Present Staff Present Nick Hoheisel Rebecca Fields – Community Services Rep – D4 Alex Martinez Kyle Kobe - MAPD Don McManamey Robyn Belt – Alford Branch Library Manager Rebecca Robertson WFD – Lt. C.M. Bowen Deb Ary – Public Works Gary Janzen – Public Works Joe Hinkle – Storm Water WPD – Vicki Kern – Patrol South WPD – F. Tejeda – Patrol West Members Absent Guests Benny Boman Geri Ford Kit Corby Ruth Cox Michael Gomm Ernest Driver Stephanie Hartman Theresa Corrick David Kapaun Jr. Marilyn Bever Matt Lashley Kelly & Lula Storm Jason Platter Charles _?_ Council Member Jeff Blubaugh ORDER OF BUSINESS At 6:33 p.m. Councilman Blubaugh opened the DAB meeting and asked everyone to take their seats and called the meeting to order. He then asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Being that there was not a quorum (less than six board members were in attendance) there could be no motions made or votes. STAFF REPORTS Councilman Blubaugh then asked for a report from the Wichita Fire Department. Lt. C.M. Bowen of Station 12 reported that there were 15 new recruits in the Fire Department that had visited his station. There were 4 fires in January, 1 being a hoarder that was using old power cords. This person was deceased before they could locate him in his house. There was also the large fire at Fleet Maintenance that resulted in 3 injuries and an estimated $2 million loss. The fire was due to a natural gas truck that was leaking. Page 1 of 3  District IV Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 www.wichita.gov Councilman Blubaugh then asked for Wichita Police reports. Community Police Officer Tejeda was filling in for Officer Perkins, Patrol West Beat 12, and reported about the new WPD Traffic Patrol that had 8 assigned motorcycles and 7 cars. They also were using a radar trailer to post vehicle speeds and it was currently at 21st St North and Tyler Road. Officer Tejeda further stated that car break-ins were on the rise, and warned everyone that it is not safe to keep your car registration in your glove box or console. He gave an example of a vehicle that had been broken into where the registration was taken and also the garage door opener. This gave the thief access to a home and the registration would have the vehicle owner’s address. Officer Tejeda concluded his report by stating that there are three (3) separate groups robbing businesses (retail stores) and that it is likely they will be caught. Community Police Officer Vicki Kern, Patrol South, was next and reported that Wind Ridge Apartments, 2502 W Wildwood Ln., had hired Wichita Police Officers for part-time security at their complex and that 911 calls coming from this complex had dropped considerably. Councilman Blubaugh than asked for the Library report. Branch Manager, Robyn Belt, stated that the total of 2017 visits to the Alford Branch Library was slightly over 95,000, and that 193,243 items had been checked out from this branch during 2017. Alford’s Gate Count for January 2018 was 7,657, and the Circulation Count for January 2018 was 14,356 items. On Thursday, February 8, there would be a speaker from Consumer Credit Counseling addressing “Credit Cards & Loans: Managing Your Money”. The public can learn about the various types of credit cards and loans, including payday loans, and what strategies you can use when you are having a “cash flow problem”. This program is free and registration is required. Ms. Belt further reported that all library locations would be closed for President’s Day on February 19th. There was no one scheduled to speak on the Public Agenda, and no one responded when Councilman Blubaugh asked if there was anyone who had not scheduled, but wanted to speak. Councilman Blubaugh then asked for the first MAPD case, ZON2017-00057. NEW BUSINESS Kyle Kobe, Associate Planner with MAPD, presented this case, stating that the applicants request CBD Central Business District (CBD) zoning on 0.15 platted acres located at the southeast corner of South Seneca Street and West Douglas Avenue (1029 W Douglas). The subject site is currently zoned LI Limited Industrial (LI), and is developed with two-story masonry commercial building. The building on the site has zero lot-line setbacks on all sides, and the east side of the building shares a common party wall with the structure to the east. The requested CBD zoning would give the applicants maximum flexibility with code required parking and building setback standards. The site is located within the Delano District, a Page 2 of 3  District IV Advisory Board Minutes February 5, 2018 www.wichita.gov commercial district serving West Wichita with a variety of commercial, personal service and entertainment uses since the 1870’s. The site is within the Delano Neighborhood Plan area, and the Delano Overlay Neighborhood District (D-O). There was no one there that objected, and several in the room verified that this was approved by the Delano Neighborhood Association. A motion could not be made due to lack of quorum, but there was an overall approval from the DAB members who were in attendance. Next on the agenda was Deb Ary, Engineer with Water Systems Planning, Public Works Department, who was presenting storm sewer improvements for Savannah Place Condominiums. The Savannah Place Condominiums (8900 W. University) are located south of Maple and West of Tyler. Their backyard drainage plan was designed to surface drain to an inlet on the east side of the property. This is proving insufficient drainage during heavy rain events and one of the condominiums experiences flooding through their back patio door. A petition signed by 66.67% of the resident owners, representing 58.24% of the improvement district area, was submitted in support of proposed drainage improvements. The petition is valid per Kansas Statute 12-6a01. Ms. Ary stated that the projected cost will be $50,000. And it will be divided between twelve (12) condo units, or $4,167 each unit, paid over a 15-year period. There were several condo owners at the meeting and they testified that the storm water was quite damaging and they wanted this to be passed. Councilman Blubaugh commented that he grew up in this area and it flooded frequently at Maple & Tyler during the time that he lived in this area. Although the DAB could not vote, ALL of the DAB members agreed that this should be granted and the project start as soon as possible. This agenda item will be voted on by the City Council on March 6th. BOARD AGENDA There was no Old Business to report, and Councilman Blubaugh concluded the meeting by stating that the City Council Members will be attending a budget retreat this coming Friday, February 9, to discuss ways to pay for fifty plus (50 +) new Wichita Police Officers. The February 5, 2018 DAB IV meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 pm. Page 3 of 3