District 5 Advisory Board
Regular MeetingWichita, KS · March 1, 2021
Minutes
District 5 Advisory Board Minutes
Monday, March 1, 2021 • 6:30 p.m.
Virtual meeting via Zoom
Attendance
Members Present Staff Present
JV Johnston J Eck, Wichita Fire Department
Rachel Murphy-Thomas Officer Michael Johnson, Wichita Police
Dennis Clary Department
Jose Gutierrez David McGuire, Park and Recreation
Troy Palmer Tracie Partridge, Wichita Public Library
Roman Rodriguez Cory Buchta, Community Services
Trey Rios, Youth Member Representative, City Manager’s Office
Council Member Bryan Frye
Members Absent
Angela Breer
Alissa Unruh
Jill Kerschen
Nancy Duling
Trevor Kurth
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Board Agenda
1. Updates, Issues, and Reports
CM Frye:
DAB members ending their tenure:
Troy Palmer
Nancy Duling
Alissa Unruh
New DAB members:
Trey Rios
Lamont Anderson
Wendy Carter
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City Council
Provided update on District 3 Council Seat vote.
Harry Street Bridge has reopened.
McLean from 13th to Central is currently a 4 lane road. Proposal is to turn it into a 3-lane with bike lanes
and a center turn lane.
Provided update on State vote regarding requiring a public vote before structures larger than 80,000
square feet can be torn down.
USS Wichita made first deployment.
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Order of Business
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by JV Johnston.
Approval of March 1, 2021 Agenda: Motion PASSED 6-0-0
Approval of Minutes from February 1, 2021: Motion PASSED 6-0-0
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Public Agenda
2. Scheduled Items
None
3. Off-Agenda Items
None
Action Taken: Received and filed.
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Staff Reports
4. Wichita Fire Department Report
J Eck reported:
11 fires in the city, 6 accidental, 1 arson fire, a couple undetermined, a couple under investigation
$285,500 in structure damages, $212,200 in content damages.
Check your smoke alarms. No fires in District 5.
5. Wichita Police Department Report
Officer Michael Johnson reported:
Several calls at 11407 W 21st Street. Residential Care facility, several issues with client with mental
disabilities. Working with them directly to resolve the issue.
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Next Thursday 3pm to 9pm Second Chance Thursday. Driving infractions and suspended license can
come to 5803 W. Central. Issue them a new court date and they will not go to jail. Catalytic converters. Be
mindful of people who leave vehicles outside. Leave exterior lights on. Still working on identifying and
arresting suspects. Need state backing to keep guys in jail when they capture them.
6. Wichita Public Library Report
Tracie Partridge reported:
Going back to in-building services on Monday, March 8. Will be modified. Grab and go philosophy.
Customers will be able to browse shelves. Public computers will be available but socially distanced. Print
copy and fax available. Wi-Fi will be available. Will have self-check stations. Will continue curbside and
drive thru service. Will continue virtual programs through zoom. Will continue test proctoring remotely.
Book a librarian at ALL only by appointment.
Research pavilion at ALL accessible by appointment only, Monday through Friday and reduces hours on
Saturday, closed on Sunday.
Will continue to monitor collaboration rooms and meeting rooms at all libraries. AV studio and room
rentals will not be available. Friends of the Library used bookstore will not be open and Reverie at ALL
will not be open.
C (CM Frye): Several residents have reached out to me and they will be thrilled to hear about this. We are
opening up City Hall for the public to attend Council Meetings.
Read Return Repeat, new library podcast. To promote ICT Read program in collaboration with Wichita
Eagle. Will do in-depth literary interviews with special guests.
Discussed upcoming virtual programming options.
Q (DAB): Is there a deadline for the library bingo? I’m excited to find out what these fabulous prizes are.
A: If you get a bingo, you get a medal. If you collectively get a blackout, I will donate a book about
teamwork
Q (DAB): Is there an update on Director Recruitment?
A: I don’t have information, but I can ask the interim director and send you an email.
7. Park and Recreation Department Report
David McGuire reported:
Park maintenance and forestry, we were dealing with all the snow and ice. It was almost too cold to get
work done, but did as much as we could. We will begin mowing operations April 1. New Evolve catalogue
is getting ready to come out. A lot of good classes we are offering. Getting more people to attend classes.
Junior football program did not make it. Kids are playing soccer and basketball. However, we joined with
NFL and we will run their flag football program.
Q (DAB): I was going to sign my 13 year old up for football, but we are not doing that now correct?
A: Correct, we decided to hold off until fall. We should have our regular program going there.
We will have Public Works here quarterly from now on. Here is a quick update.
The stoplight is in at 37th and Tyler. The stoplight at Zoo and Hoover should come next month.
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Action Taken: Received and filed.
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New Business
8. Athletic Courts CIP
David McGuire, Park and Recreation Department, presented on CIP funding for annual renovations to
athletic courts within the Park System.
C (CM Frye): I appreciate the deeper dive on this. One of the things I hear constantly is take better care
of the things we have, and the neighbors really feel like these neighborhood parks are their own. So when
something like West Meadows Park happened, and they didn’t feel like they were really consulted, I
heard it quite a bit. Taking better care of our facilities and making them useable is what I hear constantly.
Really stretching a buck. Having that long term plan is really what I was looking for. Thank you, David.
A: We just have to create the list and work at it.
Q (DAB): Is there sign-up for these courts or is it first come first served?
A: Correct, except for Riverside tennis. We have signs that say be courteous and don’t keep a court more
than an hour if people are waiting to play. But all the un-programmed courts are first come first served.
C (DAB): My girls and I go to Buffalo Park and play tennis there and the lights there are fabulous. My girls
also play at Riverside and I love that we will be expanding that.
Q (DAB): What’s the process now, does this need approved now?
A: We are looking for feedback right now. Trying to get a more formal program with notification so it
doesn’t surprise neighbors. Just trying to be more exhaustive with our outreach.
Action Taken: Provided feedback
9. ZON2021-00007
Matt Williams, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, presented an application on behalf of Dustin
Evans (owner) to rezone a portion of Lot 11 of West St. Louis Gardens Addition from SF-5 Single-Family
Residential to TF-3 Two Family Residential. The subject property is generally located 1,200 feet south of
West Central Avenue and 500 feet west of I-235 (5820 West St. Louis). Lot 11 of West St. Louis Gardens
Addition currently includes a single-family home on the southern half of the lot and the northern half of the
lot is vacant. The applicant is rezoning the northern half of the lot to allow for the construction of a duplex.
The applicant will also need to split the lot to bring the whole property into compliance.
Q (CM Frye): Any protests filed?
A: No, that would be after the Planning Commission meeting, but we are here early. The Planning
Commission meeting isn’t until the 18th and I think the notifications letters just went out, so I haven’t heard
anything.
Q (DAB): I looked it up on google and it was on the west side of 235. You mentioned it will be split into
two lots.
A: Yes, and this is the existing lot.
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C (CM Frye): It comes up as St. Louis St and West Street, the corner when you type in 5820 West St.
Louis Avenue. In terms of notification and making sure people know what we’re talking about when they
look it up later.
Q (DAB): That existing house at 5820 will stay there in that separate lot, and this will be a new lot created
to the north correct with access from St. Louis, which is an east/west running street or access from
Eisenhower with a north/south running street?
A: It would be access to Eisenhower.
Action Taken: Motion to APPROVE the application as presented made by Dennis Clary. Seconded by
Roman Rodriguez. MOTION PASSED 6-0-0
10. Places for People
Matt Williams, Metropolitan Area Planning Department, presented two implementation actions
recommended in the Places for People Plan: 1) creation of a land bank; 2) updates to the zoning code.
C (DAB): Is this an either or scenario (referring to by-right or administrative permit)?
A: Yes.
C (DAB): When you were going through the by-right option with the design requirements, I almost
immediately wanted to text one of my developer and builder friends and say listen to what they’re talking
about right now. It does encourage investment. I like the requirements, I like knowing I have to achieve
these goals in order to build a duplex or whatever in this neighborhood and I think what it’s intended to do
is create more opportunity for investment, and I think it will do just that. I’m excited about that.
C (DAB): I would tend to go with option 2 (administrative permit). We still have notification, but it takes
quite a bit to stop it. It gives the neighbors some idea of what is going on and doesn’t blind side them. And
it is still faster than the current process.
Q (DAB): These are zoning proposals, so would this require approval from both city and county bodies?
What is the timeline?
A: Correct. I think they hope to have this wrapped up in a few months.
Q (DAB): A land bank requires subsidies, which is the most contentious part of any new government
program. Do you have any idea what would BE the amount or the budget required initially to get the land
bank off the ground?
A: I’m not sure a budget has been hashed out yet. The land bank will acquire property that currently is
producing no property tax revenue and returning it to the tax rolls, like cleaning up title issues and
identifying a new property owner who will develop the property. – Budget has not been discussed, but we
do know the land bank will require a subsidy. We do know it’s not a money making operation.
C (DAB): I would think if you get a property back on the tax rolls after a period of years it more than pays
for itself.
Q (DAB): Theoretically, the City will basically serve as a pass through entity, right? You purchase the
land, then abate, and there’s incentive for a developer to buy from the City.
A: That’s right.
Q (DAB): You talked about not sitting on inventory, do we have any sort of estimate of the amount of
properties we might see from the get-go?
A: I don’t believe we do at this point.
Q (DAB): So there’s basically a plan for a property before it’s required?
Q (DAB): Is there any conversation about having Habitat for Humanity rather than the City taking on
something like this?
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A: That may very well happen because we want to be in partnership with both our non-profit organizations
and others. Affordable housing is a high priority of the land bank and of Places for People in general. The
land bank doesn’t desire to be in the development business.
Q (DAB): Does the City already have some vacant properties or properties with homes that are low
income housing that we try to rent out that’s a challenge for us to maintain?
A: I’m not familiar with how they maintain it. Our Community and Housing Department does own
affordable housing units, and through the economic development office there have been times where they
have acquired property for an economic development purpose and there is now some leftover parcels.
The land bank isn’t going after that.
Q (DAB): I imagine there are some properties where the back taxes are higher than any value of the
land? And that’s where you can clean it up?
A: Absolutely. That’s exactly right.
Q (Russel Fox): How did you come up with those minimums (referring to proposed lot size minimum for
duplexes)?
A: It looks like the current zoning standard is 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit for a duplex. This is
allowing them on smaller lots.
C (Public) Russell Fox: I like the By Right. I think we should do everything we can do to expedite what
really should be no-brainer additions. Preferring BY Right is probably just a reflection of the sort of people
I want to see directly aided by these changes.
C (Public) Alan Kailer: I’m very much in favor of the overall plan. I think it will improve our neighborhoods.
I think it is important for the economics of our city. I’m a believer in the strong towns concept and we will
run into issues with urban sprawl. I think there are enough restrictions of what you can do that By Right
seems acceptable. It seems like homeowners would want to be able to do what they want with their own
property.
Q (Public): Is there some middle ground? Even By Right isn’t truly By Right, they have to show they met
the requirement. Is there a middle ground where they have to give notice when they submit those plans?
Maybe neighbors can say I don’t think it meets the design requirements.
A: We would need some way for neighbors to do something if we notify them and they don’t agree.
Q (DAB): Is this slide something you can email to us?
A: It’s on our website placesforpeople.gov. It’s also on the District 5 webpage.
Action Taken: Provided feedback
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next District 5 Advisory Board meeting will be held at 6:30
p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021.
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Guests
Russel Fox
Alan Kailer
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Respectfully submitted,
Cory Buchta, Community Services Representative, District 5
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Agenda
District 5 Advisory Board Agenda
Monday, March 1, 2021 • 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
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Virtual Meeting Access Information
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Order of Business
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda for March 1, 2021
Approval of Minutes for February 1, 2021
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Public Agenda
1. Scheduled Items
None
2. Off-agenda Items
Any individual present that did not request to speak on the Public Agenda prior to the meeting may speak
at this time.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
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Board Agenda
3. Updates, Issues and Reports
Opportunity is provided for the Council Member and the District Advisory Board members to report any
activities, events, or concerns in the neighborhoods and/or Council District.
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Staff Reports
4. Fire Department Report
Fire Department Staff for fire stations in District 5 will report on specific concerns.
5. Community Police Report
Community Police Officers for beat areas in District 5 will report on specific concerns.
6. Park & Recreation Department Report
Park and Recreation Staff will provide updates for parks in District 5 and report on other activities
taking place across the city.
7. Wichita Public Library Report
Tracie Partridge, Westlink Branch Senior Librarian, will report on events and programs at the
Westlink Branch Library.
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8. Public Works & Utilities Report
Public Works and Utilities Staff will give an update on District 5 projects.
Recommended Action: Receive and file all Staff Reports
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New Business
9. 2021 Athletic Court Inventory and Proposed CIP Program
David McGuire, Park and Recreation Department, will present on CIP funding for annual renovations to
athletic courts within the Park System. The 2021 CIP includes $225,000 for Athletic Court Improvements,
which includes tennis, futsal, pickleball, basketball and multi-use courts. In recent years, the Park &
Recreation Department (P&R) has been focusing on replacing existing cracked asphalt courts with
reinforced concrete or post-tension concrete courts, which will last in excess of 20 years. These
renovations also allow for the types and numbers of courts at a particular park to be modified to better
match current neighborhood interests and maintenance resources. All of Park and Recreation’s athletic
courts were inspected during the winter of 2020. Results were analyzed and ranked based on a variety of
conditions and priorities.
Recommended Action: Provide comment regarding existing inventory, community interests and funding
priorities for the 2021 Athletic Court CIP program.
10. ZON2021-00007
Matt Williams, Metropolitan-Area Planning Department, will present an application on behalf of Dustin
Evans (owner) to rezone a portion of Lot 11 of West St. Louis Gardens Addition from SF-5 Single-Family
Residential to TF-3 Two Family Residential. The subject property is generally located 1,200 feet south of
West Central Avenue and 500 feet west of I-235 (5820 West St. Louis). Lot 11 of West St. Louis Gardens
Addition currently includes a single-family home on the southern half of the lot and the northern half of the
lot is vacant. The applicant is rezoning the northern half of the lot to allow for the construction of a duplex.
The applicant will also need to split the lot to bring the whole property into compliance.
Recommended Action: Based upon the information available at the time the staff report was completed,
staff recommends APPROVAL of the zone change request, with a Protective Overlay #366 as follows:
1. Approval of this zone change request is subject to approval of a lot split.
2. The following conditions shall apply:
a. Garages. The garage face shall occupy no more than 50 percent of the ground-level
façade facing the street and may not project more than five feet in front of the main
facade.
b. Entrances. Pedestrian scaled entry shall be a prominent feature of the front elevation.
Front doors shall be oriented to the street in front of the units.
c. Architectural Variety. Developments shall achieve architectural variety by
accommodating a variety of architectural styles that are compatible or consistent with the
surrounding neighborhood, variation of the same architectural style, and through the use
of multiple design elements. Duplicative house facades adjacent to each other are highly
discouraged. Simple reverse configurations of the same house facade on adjacent lots
are not sufficient to meet this standard.
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d. Windows and Transparency. Transparent windows and/or doors facing the street are
required. To meet this requirement, at least 10 percent of the façade must be
transparent. The façade is measured from the base of the house to the start of the
roofline and any other vertical walls facing the street, except for gabled portions of the
facade not containing livable floor area. Garages facing the street shall count as part of
the façade.
e. Roof Design. Roofs shall have variation in roof planes in order to break up the large roof
mass through dormers, gables, or changes in elevation. Roof forms and roof pitches of
porches, dormers and garages shall be consistent and complement the building style
within the neighborhood.
f. Siding Materials. Siding materials shall be appropriate to the architectural style of the
structure. Traditional materials consistent with the neighborhood architectural styles are
encouraged such as wood, masonry and brick. Siding materials and window trim should
be consistent on all sides of the structures.
g. HVAC. HVAC units shall be located away from the front of the buildings and screened
from public view through landscaping and/or screen walls.
3. The parking area shall not cover more than 50% of the front yard.
4. A site plan shall be approved by the Director of Planning before any building permits are issued.
5. Prior to publishing the ordinance establishing the zone change, the applicants shall record a
document with the Register of Deeds indicating that this tract includes special conditions for
development on this property.
11. Places for People Implementation
Mary Hunt, Metropolitan-Area Planning Department, will present two implementation actions
recommended in the Places for People Plan: 1) creation of a land bank; 2) updates to the zoning code.
Recommended Action: Receive and file, provide comments as desired.
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Adjournment
The next District 5 Advisory Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021.
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2021 ATHLETIC COURT SYSTEM
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
January, 2021
CURRENT ATHLETIC COURT SYSTEM (177 TOTAL):
71 Tennis courts – 16 at RWTC
40 Basketball/Multi use courts (not all full-sized)
38 Sand Volleyball courts – 32 at Watson
19 Outdoor pickleball courts – 9 at RWTC
3 Tetherball courts
3 Futsal
2 Tennis practice walls
1 Shuffleboard court
CURRENT ATHLETIC COURT CIP FUNDING:
$225,000 annually - 2021 through 2030 - $2.25M total
Averages out to under $17K per court
Many courts will not need
additional work
Courts in poor condition
need to be removed and replaced
SAMPLE COST OF COURT IMPROVEMENTS:
$160K - Post-tension futsal court with special goal material
$75K - Post-tension single tennis court or double pickleball
court
$70K – Post-tension basketball
court
$60K – Concrete slab basketball
court
$10-$15K each – Temporary
crack repair and resurfacing of
asphalt courts – may only last 1-2
years
NO NEW/REHABBED COURT LIGHTING:
Current court rehab needs, funding levels and
maintenance resources will not support installation of
new court lighting at non-programmable courts
Lighting systems must be of excellent quality to stand
up to public use with minimal maintenance
• lighting systems used at RWTC and Stryker have a 25-year
maintenance plan with the vendor
$40-$50K – cost per court for quality lighting system
Stryker lighting was $1.5M
RECENT ATHLETIC COURT PROJECTS:
Harrison Tennis/Futsal – double tennis court removed
and replaced with post-tension tennis/futsal
Harrison Basketball – post-tension basketball court
Sherwood Glen Basketball – a half-basketball court
with pickleball striping for portable nets
Evergreen Park – Tennis court modified for futsal
West Meadows Park – Asphalt cracks repaired and
court resurfaced. Court will be monitored closely as these
types of repairs are usually short-term and not cost
effective.
CURRENT ATHLETIC COURT PROJECTS:
Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center –
• 13 tennis courts replaced and/or resurfaced
• 3 additional tennis courts
• 6 new pickleball courts
• Additional lighting and plaza area
• Surfacing and striping in spring
• $1.5M CIP funding with $400K grant
Under Design:
Osage Park – double tennis to be replaced with single tennis and two
pickleball courts
Spruce Park – basketball court to be removed and replaced
Piatt Park – basketball court to be removed and replaced
Inventory Adjustment:
Southview Park – double tennis court in poor condition to be removed and
restored to green space based on public survey results
COURT CONDITION INVENTORY:
Courts assessed annually by staff and assigned
condition ranking based on:
• Size/classification of Park per PROS Plan
• Court material (asphalt or concrete)
• Court cracking – number of cracks
• Crack size and severity
• Condition of nets and posts
• Condition of marking/striping
• Complaints from park patrons
• Requests for new/other courts
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Community engagement
• DAB and City Council presentations
• Public Surveys as warranted
• Local group input
Free play (area parks) vs. programmable (RWTC)
Possible reduction of athletic court system to reflect
current uses and ease maintenance resources
TOP 10 COURTS (WORST CONDITION):
• Basketball: • Tennis:
• Boston • Country Acres
• Cessna E • Sycamore
• Columbine
• Country Acres
• Emery
• Harvest
• Murdock
• Planeview
PROPOSED 2021 PROGRAM:
2021 focus on replacing asphalt basketball courts with
concrete courts and new backboards
$225,000 in 2021 funding should accommodate 3
basketball courts:
Boston
Harvest
Planeview
Assess Country Acres and Sycamore athletic courts
EXPANSION OF PROGRAMMABLE COURTS:
Additional funding to be requested in
future CIP for tournament-quality
court systems
RWTC expansion complete by May
• Will allow for larger tennis tournaments
• Pickleball courts will be programmable
Edgemoor (6 tennis and 6 pickleball) and McAdams (6
adult courts, 2 youth courts) could be rehabilitated to
attract larger tournaments
Increased revenue from tournament programming will
help offset maintenance costs
QUESTIONS
Park & Recreation Department
Troy Houtman, Director
AGENDA ITEM NO. _10____
STAFF REPORT
MAPC March 18, 2021
DAB V March 1, 2021
CASE NUMBER: ZON2021-00007 (City)
APPLICANT/AGENT: Dustin Evans (owner)
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REQUEST: TF-3 Two-Family Residential
CURRENT ZONING: SF-5 Single-Family Residential
SITE SIZE: 0.15 acre
LOCATION: Generally located 1,200 feet south of West Central Avenue and 500 feet west
of I-235 (5820 West St. Louis)
PROPOSED USE: Duplex
ZON2021-00007
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 1
BACKGROUND: The applicant/owner is requesting the rezoning of a portion of Lot 11 of West St. Louis
Gardens Addition from SF-5 Single-Family Residential to TF-3 Two Family Residential. The subject property
is generally located 1,200 feet south of West Central Avenue and 500 feet west of I-235 (5820 West St. Louis).
Lot 11 of West St. Louis Gardens Addition currently includes a single-family home on the southern half of the
lot and the northern half of the lot is vacant. The applicant is rezoning the northern half of the lot to allow for
the construction of a duplex. The applicant will also need to split the lot to bring the whole property into
compliance.
The portion of the subject property that is being rezoned is approximately 6,750 square feet, (50-feet wide by
135-feet deep). The applicant has included a site plan in their application that indicates the duplex will meet
the property development standards of the TF-3 zoning district (attached below). In addition, the applicant has
included a photo of a duplex similar in design to the one they hope to construct on the subject property (attached
below).
The surrounding properties are zoned SF-5 and are developed with single-family residences. There are two
other TF-3 zoned lots on the west side of I-235 within a 1,000-foot radius of the property.
CASE HISTORY: On September 23, 1952 the property was platted as part of West St. Louis Gardens
Addition. No other zoning cases are associated with this property.
ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE:
NORTH: SF-5 Single-family residences
SOUTH: SF-5 Single-family residences
EAST: SF-5 Single-family residences
WEST: SF-5 Single-family residences
PUBLIC SERVICES: North Eisenhower Avenue is a local, un-paved street with a 60-foot right-of-way. The
property has access to West Central Avenue from North Eisenhower Avenue. All municipal services are
available to the property.
CONFORMANCE TO PLANS/POLICIES: The subject site is located within the Established Central Area,
identified in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Community Investments Plan. The Community Investments Plan
identifies this area as appropriate for residential uses and defines residential uses as a variety of housing types
including duplexes.
The Wichita: Places for People Plan, provides more specific recommendations for the Established Central
Area. The vision of the Wichita: Places for People Plan includes creating strong neighborhoods, vibrant
centers, and a strong economy through infill reinvestment, walkable design, and housing options. According
to the plan, residential development is encouraged in this area, including duplexes. The Places for People Plan
recommends that new residential development be designed to be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood. In order to help implement this community plan, the Planning Department recommends
applying a protective overlay with design standards. The design of this duplex does not meet the standards as
set forth in the recommended protective overlay.
RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the information available at the time the staff report was completed,
staff recommends APPROVAL of the zone change request, with a Protective Overlay #366 as follows:
1. Approval of this zone change request is subject to approval of a lot split.
2. The following conditions shall apply:
a. Garages. The garage face shall occupy no more than 50 percent of the ground-level façade facing
the street and may not project more than five feet in front of the main facade.
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b. Entrances. Pedestrian scaled entry shall be a prominent feature of the front elevation. Front doors
shall be oriented to the street in front of the units.
c. Architectural Variety. Developments shall achieve architectural variety by accommodating a
variety of architectural styles that are compatible or consistent with the surrounding neighborhood,
variation of the same architectural style, and through the use of multiple design elements.
Duplicative house facades adjacent to each other are highly discouraged. Simple reverse
configurations of the same house facade on adjacent lots are not sufficient to meet this standard.
d. Windows and Transparency. Transparent windows and/or doors facing the street are required.
To meet this requirement, at least 10 percent of the façade must be transparent. The façade is
measured from the base of the house to the start of the roofline and any other vertical walls facing
the street, except for gabled portions of the facade not containing livable floor area. Garages facing
the street shall count as part of the façade.
e. Roof Design. Roofs shall have variation in roof planes in order to break up the large roof mass
through dormers, gables, or changes in elevation. Roof forms and roof pitches of porches, dormers
and garages shall be consistent and complement the building style within the neighborhood.
f. Siding materials. Siding materials shall be appropriate to the architectural style of the structure.
Traditional materials consistent with the neighborhood architectural styles are encouraged such as
wood, masonry and brick. Siding materials and window trim should be consistent on all sides of
the structures.
g. HVAC. HVAC units shall be located away from the front of the buildings and screened from
public view through landscaping and/or screen walls.
3. The parking area shall not cover more than 50% of the front yard.
4. A site plan shall be approved by the Director of Planning before any building permits are issued.
5. Prior to publishing the ordinance establishing the zone change, the applicants shall record a document with
the Register of Deeds indicating that this tract includes special conditions for development on this property.
This recommendation is based on the following findings:
1. The zoning, uses and character of the neighborhood: The surrounding properties are zoned SF-5
and are developed with single-family residences. There are two other TF-3 zoned lots on the west side
of I-235 within a 1,000-foot radius of the property.
2. The suitability of the subject property for the uses to which it has been restricted: The property
is presently zoned SF-5 Single Family Residential and developed with a single-family home.
3. Extent to which removal of the restrictions will detrimentally affect nearby property: Most
subdivisions platted and developed prior to the 1960s are in use as single-family residences and
duplexes. Because of the similarity of residential use, the UZC does not require screening between SF-
5 and TF-3 zoning districts.
4. Conformance of the requested change to the adopted or recognized Comprehensive Plan and
policies: The subject site is located within the Established Central Area, identified in the Wichita-
Sedgwick County Community Investments Plan. The Community Investments Plan identifies this area
as appropriate for residential uses and defines residential uses as a variety of housing types including
duplexes.
The Wichita: Places for People Plan, provides more specific recommendations for the Established
Central Area. The vision of the Wichita: Places for People Plan includes creating strong
neighborhoods, vibrant centers, and a strong economy through infill reinvestment, walkable design,
and housing options. According to the plan, residential development is encouraged in this area,
including duplexes. The Places for People Plan recommends that new residential development be
designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. In order to help implement this
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community plan, the Planning Department recommends applying a protective overlay with design
standards. The design of this duplex does not meet the standards as set forth in the recommended
protective overlay.
5. Impact of the proposed development on community facilities: Development of the property with
the requested zoning is not anticipated to have significant adverse impacts on community facilities or
resources. All public improvements are available to serve the property.
Attachments:
Zoning Map
Land Use
Aerial Map
Site Plan
Survey
Duplex Photo (potential design)
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Places for People
Implementation
Zoning - Land Bank
Wichita: Places for People
Implementation
March 2021
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Public Engagement Process – Zoning
Spring Spring Spring
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Planning County
Facebook Facebook Advisory City Council
Commission Commission
Town Hall Town Hall Boards
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Comments and Questions
• Wichita social media
• Email: planning@Wichita.gov
• Website form: www.Wichita.gov/placesforpeople
• Phone: 268-4421
• Mail to Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning Department
• 271 W. 3rd St, Wichita, KS 67202
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Tonight - Purpose
• Input and Questions
• Share Information
• Proposal
• Process
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Agenda
• Background
• Zoning
• Land Bank
• Next Steps
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1. Background
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Background
Incentives /
Zoning
Nodes
Land Bank
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Community Investments Plan (2016)
• Infrastructure focus
• Transportation
• Water, Sewer & Storm water
• Finance
• Urban Infill Strategy
• Established Central Area
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Public Involvement
• 4 year process
• Citizen Steering Committee
• Survey = 4,000 responses
• More than 50 meetings / events
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Community Trends
• Era of fiscal constraint – revenue and expenses
• Smaller household size, more diverse, older
• Preference for more transportation options
• National / international competition for talent
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Urban Infill Strategy
• Infill development can…
• reverse patterns of abandonment and decline
• reduce growth pressure on rural areas
• provide for efficient use of land
• utilize existing infrastructure and services
• improve the quality of life in areas experiencing
abandonment and decline
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29th Street
Rock Road
• INSERT ECA map here…
Ridge Road
31st Street
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Wichita: Places for People Plan (2019)
• Vision
• Strong neighborhoods
• Vibrant centers
• Strong economy
• Through
• Infill reinvestment
• Walkable design
• Multi-modal transportation
• Housing options
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Places for People Plan
• Advisory Committee
• Stakeholders
• City Council appointees
• Neighborhood associations
• More than 55 public meetings / events
• Visual preference survey 300+ responses
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Wichita: Places for People Plan
• Zoning recommendations
• Land Bank recommendations
• Strategic investment strategy
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2. Zoning –
Proposed Changes
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What is Zoning
• Zoning regulates land uses and incorporates
certain rights to the land owner
• Zoning changes occur when the property
owner and the governing body agree to a
change in zoning category.
• Zoning is administered by local government
(city or county)
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Zoning – Why - Benefits
• Enhancing walkability gradually
• design, scale, options
• Increasing housing choices / opportunities
• Physical differences pre- and post-1960
• Non-conforming development pattern
• Efficient use of infrastructure and
community resources
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Zoning – Draft Proposal
• Accessory apartments
• Duplex development in SF-5
• SF Dwellings on Compact lots
• Townhomes / Multi-Unit
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Zoning – How?
• Established Central Area
• Option available to property owners
• Design standards to reflect neighborhood character
• Based on previous visual preference survey
• Shorter approval process – from 75 days to 21 days
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Zoning – Accessory Apartment
(Accessory Dwelling Unit)
• Dwelling unit
• Separate from main home
• Shares utilities
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Accessory Apartment - Benefits
• Responds to interest in additional housing options in ECA
• Enhanced and compatible designs
• Reduces regulatory hurdles and encourages revitalization
• Increases supply of walkable housing
• Provides for efficient use of land
• Utilizes existing infrastructure and services
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Accessory Apartment
- Examples
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Accessory Apartment
– Design (New)
• Architectural style and materials
similar to main building and
compatible with neighborhood
• Max square footage is up to 75% of
main home
• Max height = 60% of zoning dist.
• Other..
• Roof, Siding, Etc.
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Accessory Apartment – Other Communities
• Overland Park, KS
• Olathe, KS
• Kirkland, WA
• Manhattan, KS
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Zoning - Duplex
• Two connected dwelling units
• Separate utilities
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Duplex - Benefits
• Responds to interest in additional housing options in ECA
• Enhanced and compatible designs
• Reduces regulatory hurdles and encourages revitalization
• Increases supply of walkable housing
• Provides for efficient use of land
• Utilizes existing infrastructure and services
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Duplex - Examples
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Duplex – Proposed Update
• Lot size
• minimum 2,500 square feet per duplex unit
• minimum 5,000 square feet per duplex building
• Design standards apply
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Duplex – Design (New)
• Garages extend no more than front wall line
• Garages doors no more than 50% of ground level
facade
• Corner lots have entrances on opposite streets
• Front doors are prominent feature on front
• Developments with several units require design
variety
• roof, siding, etc.
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Duplex – Other Communities
• Minneapolis, MN
• Seattle, WA
• Austin, TX
• State of Oregon
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Zoning – Compact Lots
• Less than 5,000 square feet
• Typically less than 50 feet wide
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Compact Lots - Benefits
• Reduces regulatory obstacles and encourages
revitalization for irregular properties
• Responds to interest in additional housing
options in ECA
• Enhanced and compatible designs
• Increases supply of walkable housing
• Provides for efficient use of land
• Utilizes existing infrastructure and services
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Compact Lots – New
• Single family dwelling
• Lot size minimum = 3,000 square
feet/unit
• One off-street parking space
required only if adjacent on-street
parking is not available
• Design standards apply
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Compact Lot – Design (New)
• Garages extend no more than 5 feet from
front wall
• Garages doors no more than 50% of ground
level facade
• Front doors are prominent feature on front
• Developments with several units require
design variety
• roof, siding, etc.
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Compact Lots – Other Communities
• Wyandotte County, KS
• Overland Park, KS
• Kirkland, WA
• Denver, CO
• Sacramento, CA
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Zoning – Townhouse /
Multi-Unit
• Multi-unit - shared walls
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Townhouse / Multi-Unit
- Benefits
• Responds to interest in additional housing
options in ECA
• Enhanced and compatible designs
• Reduces regulatory hurdles and encourages
revitalization
• Increases supply of walkable housing
• Provides for efficient use of land
• Utilizes existing infrastructure and services
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Town House / Multi-Unit –
Proposed Update
• Maximum density 4 units per
standard parcel (50’ x 140’)
• Max height of 35 feet
• Approx. 3 stories
• Design requirements
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Town House / Multi-Unit –
Design Standards (New)
• Garages no more than 50% of
ground level façade
• Garage doors equal or recessed with
front door – front facade
• Front doors are prominent feature on
front
• Developments with several units
require design variety
• roof, siding, etc.
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Town House / Multi-Unit –
Other Communities
• Overland Park, KS
• Olathe, KS
• Kirkland, WA
• Denver, CO
• Sacramento, CA
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3. Zoning –
Process
Alternatives
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Zoning – Current Process
Yes
Planning
Public Notice
Commission
Sent back to
Application Planning
City Council
Commission?
District Advisory (Y/N)
Board
No
Approved by City
Yes
No Council?
Ordinance is
Application not published
approved
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Alternatives
• Alternative 1: By-Right
• Alternative 2: Administrative Approval
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Alternative 1: By-Right
Yes
Meets
Start: Construction design
No Update designs?
permit application Requirements?
Yes No
Apply for
conditional
Proceed with
use or zoning
construction
change
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Alternative 1: By-Right
• Step 1: Submit construction permit application
• Step 2: Application reviewed (i.e. design standards)
• Step 3: Approval or other
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Alternative 1: By-Right
Considerations
• Streamlines the process
• Encourages investment
• Increases housing options
• Requires context sensitive designs that encourage
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Alternative 2:
Administrative Permit
Yes
Meets
Start: Planning design
Public notice
application Requirements?
Update
Yes
designs?
No
Substantial
No protests?
Yes
Apply for
conditional
use or zoning
change
Proceed with
construction
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Alternative 1: Administrative Permit
• Step 1: Submit planning application
• Step 2: Public notice
• Step 3: Application reviewed
• (i.e. design standards)
• Step 4: Protests (75%) received?
• (if no = approved, if yes = Planning Commission)
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Public Notification
• 75% threshold = valid protest
• 10 day notice period
• Sign only
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Alternative 2: Administrative Permit
Considerations
• Faster than current process but slower than by-right
• Public notice and protest options
• More potential for process variability than by-right option
• Requires context sensitive designs that encourage
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3. Land Bank Proposal
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Land Bank - General
• A government entity focused on
the conversion of land to
productive use
• Vacant
• Abandoned
• Tax delinquent
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Land Bank
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Land Bank – Other Communities
• 9 communities (note – different states / legislation)
• Organization
• Composition
• Priorities
• Operations
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Land Bank – Other Communities Cont.
• Alignment
• Board members appointed by elected officials
• Either in-house rehab / housing or partnership
• Focus
• Revitalization
• Affordable housing
• Homeownership
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Land Bank – Other Communities Cont.
• Funding
• Subsidy required for operations
• Staffing
• Varies 1-7 FTE
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Land Bank – Wichita
• Tools
• Ability to abate special assessments
and back taxes
• Manage and maintain properties
• Sort through ownership / title issues
• Focused attention on revitalization
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Land Bank - Wichita
• Draft mission statement
• Draft ordinance
• Draft bylaws
• Draft polices
• Frequently asked questions
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Land Bank – Mission Statement
The Wichita Land Bank (WLB) will promote the
revitalization of neighborhoods consistent with
the Wichita: Places for People plan, through
management and transfer of properties that are
deemed underutilized.
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Land Bank - Ordinance
• Establishes
• Land Bank
• Board of Trustees (7 members)
• Allows – advisory committees
• Geography
• Established Central Area
• Other underutilized / distressed
properties
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Land Bank – Ordinance Cont.
• Any purchase, sale or transfer of
property must be approved by the
Wichita City Council
• Land bank board is advisory to the
City Council
• Note: State law does not provide for
the use of eminent domain by a land
bank
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Land Bank - Wichita
Applicant
WLB Board of Trustees
Wichita City Council
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Land Bank – Summary Policies and Procedures
• Focus on Established Central Area
• Priorities
• Affordable housing
• Neighborhood revitalization
• Housing
• Retail / Commercial
• Open Space
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Land Bank – Policies and Procedures
Cont.
• Quick property transition
• (limited carrying capacity)
• Targeted / strategic acquisitions
• Application process for property sale / transfer
• Any purchase, sale or transfer of property must be
approved by the Wichita City Council
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Land Bank – Frequently Asked Questions
• Topics
• What is a land bank?
• Benefits?
• Authority?
• Formation?
• Function?
• Difference between urban renewal and land bank?
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3. Next Steps
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Comments and Questions
• Wichita social media
• Email: planning@Wichita.gov
• Website form: www.Wichita.gov/placesforpeople
• Phone: 268-4421
• Mail to Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning Department
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Public Engagement Process – Zoning
Spring Spring Spring
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Planning County
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Learn More
• www.wichtia.gov/placesforpeople
• Submit your comments
• Schedule a presentation
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Zoning Proposal
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