District 5 Advisory Board

District V Advisory Board Meeting Minutes www.wichita.gov September 15, 2015 Wichita Fire Station #21 6:30 p.m. 2110 N. 135th St. W. The District V Advisory Board Meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #21, 2110 N. 135th West. In attendance were ten District Advisory Board members and five staff members. Members Present Staff Present Mike Greene Officer Charley Davidson, WPD Jose Gutierrez Captain Mike Maltee, WFD Ben Kittrell Mel Brungardt, Transit JV Johnston Bill Longnecker, Planning Jill Kerschen Martha Sanchez, Community Liaison Ben Bradley Trevor Kurth Darrell Leffew Guests Angela Breer Brian Suellentrop Alissa Unruh Russ Ewy Members Absent Council Member, Bryan Frye Troy Palmer Order of Business The meeting was called to order by Pro Tem, Mike Greene at 6:30 p.m. Approval of Minutes for August 10, 2015. Motion was made to approve the minutes Motion passed 9/0. Approval of Agenda for September 14, 2015. Motion was made to approve the agenda. Motion passed 9/0. Public Agenda 1. Scheduled items: None 2. Off Agenda items: None *****Action: Provide comments/take appropriate action Staff Presentations 3. WPD/Community Police Report Officer Charley Davidson, WPD, gave a brief update on the activities in Patrol West. Over the weekend, patrol units were called out to a residential disturbance call at 6400 Northwind Street. When Police Officers arrived at the home, the call had been escalated to a shooting. The location was hosting a house party with over 100 guest of which several were gang affiliated. No arrest have been made. The case is an isolated incident and is still under investigation. In the recent weeks, the Department of Larceny, the Investigative Team and Community Police Officers are getting people identified with larceny cases. This week, the Patrol and Community Police Officers will be stopping at the different Safe Community events around the district to introduce themselves. *****Action: Receive and file.  District V Minutes 2 September 14, 2015 4. Wichita Fire Department Report Captain Mike Maltee, WFD, gave a brief update on the activities for Fire Station 21. The fire crews were called out to several residential fires in the month of August. They responded to fires at 9219 W 18th Street, 1342 Springfield Ct, 1149 N. Sand Plum, 1230 N. Hoover, and 1838 N. Janson. The structural and content damages to these homes ranged from $5000 to $160,000. No casualties were reported. The WFD will be conducting inspections on the water hydrants and the commercial building fire suppression system. DAB? : What is a safe distance for a propane grill to be around the house? A: A good rule of thumb is 5ft radiance and always have it attended when the grill is on. DAB? : Does the WFD have controlled burns such as cut trees for residential homes? A: Yes, property owners have to apply for a burn permit at City Hall. DAB? What is the process for the WFD to provide education to apartment tenants? A: The property manager would have to contact WFD outreach team to schedule an education seminar for basic fire safety procedures. *****Action: Receive and file. New Business 5. Transit Report Mel Brungardt, Transit, reported on the proposed changes to the Wichita Transit. A Wichita Transit Guide was provided with detailed information to improve the Transit system. The changes include new bus routes and fare policy change. Mr. Brungardt took questions from the DAB members and public. After reviewing the information, they provided feedback. The findings and information collected will we be reported to the Wichita Transit Department. DAB? How many stops will be discounted? A: None, we will increase services based on ridership input. DAB? Will rides be increased over the weekend? A: During peak times on Saturday, schedules will run every 15 minutes. Buses will continue not to run on Sunday. DAB? Will the bus route go to the new DCF building on George Washington Boulevard? A: Yes. DAB? What is paratransit? A: For riders that have special needs and meet policy requirements. DAB? Will the names of the routes change? A: Yes, bus routes will go by numerical numbers instead of names. *****Action: DAB members provided feedback. 6. ZON2015-00031 Bill Longnecker, MAPD, presented a request for a zone change from SF-5 Single-Family Residential to NR Neighborhood Retail. The site is a corner lot located one block west of Ridge Road on the northwest corner of Brunswick and Maple Street. The site’s one story, brick ranch style house’s front yard faces Maple Street, a paved four-lane arterial, with two center- turn lanes at this location; this orientation may lessen the appeal of the site’s single-family residence. The attended commercial development on the 0.70-acre site would be of a similar scale as the east adjacent LC zoned 0.68-acre carpet store and or commercial strip sites. Compatibility setback, height and light standards will apply to the development of the site. Then DAB members were provided with a planning staff report and a recommendation to approve the request for zone change based upon the information available prior to the public hearing and the provisions of a protective overlay listed in the report.  District V Minutes 3 September 14, 2015 DAB? Has there been any formal protest? A: No, property owners north of the proposed site came to the MAPC hearing to gain additional information. DAB? Is there any restrictions on height? A: Yes, the structure, light poles and signage have to meet requirements. DAB? Will access be on Maple or Brunswick? A: Traffic engineers will make that determination. *****Action: (Kerschen / Kittrell) made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Motion passed: 8-0. (1) Abstain Board Agenda 7. Updates, Issues, and Reports Mike Greene:  Announced the Board meetings have changed to the first Monday of each month. General Comments/ Announcements: Next Meeting: October 5, 2015. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Martha Sanchez, Community Liaison District V & VI