District 6 Advisory Board

District 6 Advisory Board Agenda Monday, April 5, 2021 • 6:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting • Zoom and Facebook Live • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Virtual Meeting Access Information Due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the January DAB meeting will be held virtually. The public can join and participate in the meeting through the Zoom platform or view the meeting live on the District 6 Facebook page. Residents also have the option to submit comments to be read into record via email to alopez@wichita.gov no later than 2 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. o https://zoom.us/j/96408279885?pwd=TDh1MWszNVliSnhKR2twZGZ1eGtjdz09 o Meeting ID: 964 0827 9885 o Passcode: 292682  Zoom may prompt people to download their free app, but the meeting is also accessible through a web browser. Join Zoom meeting via telephone (audio only):  Dial +1 312 626 6799 and enter the meeting ID and passcode listed above.  Individuals dialing in by phone should be aware that they may incur charges depending on their phone plan. Please note:  Members of the public are asked to keep their device on mute until public comment is called for.  Individuals do not need a Zoom account to join the meeting.  Click here for more detailed instructions on joining a Zoom meeting. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Order of Business  Call to Order  Oath of Office, District 6 Advisory Board Members, 2021 term Jaime Buster, Deputy City Clerk, City Manager’s Office • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DAB 6 • Aril 5, 2021 • Agenda • Page 1  Staff Reports 1. Wichita Fire Department Staff will present District 6 fire statistics, discuss relevant safety topics, provide department updates, and answer questions. Recommended Action: Receive and file. 2. Wichita Police Department Community Policing Officers will present District 6 statistics and crime trends, discuss relevant safety topics, provide department updates, and answer questions. Recommended Action: Receive and file. 3. Park & Recreation Department Report Gentry Thiesen, Senior Management Analyst, Park and Recreation will provide updates for parks in District 6 and report on other activities taking place across the city. Recommended Action: Receive and file. 4. Wichita Public Library Report Library Staff will report on events and programs at the Evergreen Branch Library and the Advanced Learning Library. Recommended Action: Receive and file. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Public Agenda This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for citizens to present issues that are not part of the regular agenda for the meeting. There is a five minute time limit for each speaker. 5. Scheduled Items Harold Schlechtweg, Voter Registration in Delano. Recommendation: Receive and file, provide comments as desired. 6. 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. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DAB 6 • Aril 5, 2021 • Agenda • Page 2  New Business 7. CON2021-00010 Kathy Morgan, Senior Planner, Metropolitan Area Planning Department will present an application on behalf of William Roman and Sergio Roman. The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use in SF-5 Single-Family zoning district to convert a portion of an existing detached garage (approximately 50 feet by 27 feet) into an accessory apartment located in front of the existing primary residence. The site is currently developed with a single-family home with a detached garage and beauty salon. The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission public hearing is scheduled for April 8, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon information available prior to the public hearings, planning staff recommends that the request be APPROVED, with the following conditions listed in the staff report. CON2021-00010 Staff Report: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-04- 05%20DAB%206%20CON2021-00010%20MAPC%20Staff%20Report.pdf 8. Proposed City Council Ethics Policy Ana Lopez, District 6 Community Services Representative, City Manager’s Office will conduct a listening session regarding the proposed City Council ethics policy. The City of Wichita Ethics Policy is being evaluated by the National League of Cities (NLC), a national organization which aims to help strengthen cities. They have reviewed and provided recommendations for our developing code of ethics. The proposed Code of Ethics includes: 1. Guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest 2. Regulations on the receipt of gifts 3. Standards to encourage impartial decision making 4. Establishment of an independent Ethics Advisory Board 5. Requirements for ethics training 6. Whistleblower protection guidelines The City, with input from NLC and through discussions with the City Council, has put together a proposed ethics policy in order to establish consistent and transparent ethical standards for city leaders and appointed boards. The policy would help promote public confidence in elected and appointed leaders, and assist officials with ethical decision making. Staff is soliciting comment regarding the proposed policy. After public feedback is sourced, the policy will return to Council for an ethics workshop in April 2021, with the adoption slated for May 2021. The policy would be reviewed by Council annually thereafter. Recommended Action: Provide comment regarding the proposed ethics policy. Ethics Policy Staff Report: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-04- 05%20DAB%206%20%20Ethics%20Policy%20Staff%20Report.pdf DAB 6 • Aril 5, 2021 • Agenda • Page 3  Proposed Ethics Policy: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-01- 26%20Code%20of%20Ethics%20for%20City%20of%20Wichita%20Officials%20Draft.pdf Presentation: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-04- 05%20DAB%206%20%20Ethics%20PowerPoint.pdf March 2, 2021 City Council Ethics Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N9TOWD6LwE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Board Agenda 9. Updates, Issues, and Reports Reports from Council Member Cindy Claycomb and the DAB on any activities, events, resources, issues, or concerns in the neighborhoods, council district, and/or city. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Adjournment The next District 6 Advisory Board meeting will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2021. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DAB 6 • Aril 5, 2021 • Agenda • Page 4  AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 STAFF REPORT MAPC April 8, 2021 DAB VI April 5, 2021 CASE NUMBER: CON2021-00010 (City) APPLICANT/OWNER: William Roman and Sergio Roman, owners REQUEST: Conditional Use request for an accessory apartment in an existing building CURRENT ZONING: SF-5 Single-Family Residential SITE SIZE: 1.43 acres LOCATION: Generally located 630 feet south of W 61st Street North and 630 feet west of North Sullivan Avenue (6121 N. Fairfield Avenue) PROPOSED USE: Accessory Apartment BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use in SF-5 Single-Family zoning district to convert a portion of an existing detached garage (approximately 50 feet by 27 feet) into an accessory apartment located in front of the existing primary residence. The site is currently developed with a single-family home with a detached garage and beauty salon. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Zoning Code (“UZC”) defines an “accessory apartment” (Art. II. Sec. II- B.1.b) as a dwelling unit that may be wholly within, or may be detached from a principal single-family dwelling unit. Accessory apartments are also subject to supplementary use regulation Art. III.Sec.III-D.6.a (1) a maximum of one accessory apartment may be allowed on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit that may be within the main building, within an accessory building or constructed as an accessory apartment; (2) the appearance of an accessory apartment shall be compatible with the main dwelling unit and with the character of the neighborhood; (3) the accessory apartment shall remain accessory to and under the same ownership as the principal single-family dwelling unit, and the ownership shall not be divided or sold as a condominium and (4) the water and sewer service provided to the accessory apartment shall not be provided as separate service from the main dwelling. Electric, gas, telephone and cable television utility service may be provided as separate utility services. CASE HISTORY: The subject property is located in Van View Addition, platted in August 1922. No other planning cases are associated with this site. There is a home occupation operating in the detached garage and the garage is situated in front of the primary residence. A home occupation in SF-5 must be located within the primary structure ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: NORTH: SF-5 Single-Family dwellings SOUTH: SF-5 Single-Family dwellings WEST: SF-5 Single-Family dwellings EAST: SF-5 Single-Family dwellings PUBLIC SERVICES: West 61st Street North is a local, residential paved street with 60 feet of right-of-way. North Fairfield Avenue is a local, paved street with 30 feet of right-of-way. This property is served by a private water well and on-site septic system. City of Wichita water is available to the site. CONFORMANCE TO PLANS/POLICIES: The Wichita-Sedgwick County Community Investments Plan, identifies the area in which the site is located indicates the site is in residential growth area of the City of Wichita. The Community Investments Plan identifies the property as appropriate for residential development. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon information available prior to the public hearings, planning staff recommends that the request be APPROVED, with the following conditions: (1) The accessory apartment shall remain accessory to and under the same ownership as the principal single- family residence (located at 831 North Flora Street South) and the ownership shall not be divided or sold as a condominium. (2) The accessory apartment is only permitted to be located within the existing detached garage. (3) Submit a measured drawing site plan for approval by planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. (4) The water and sewer provided to the accessory apartment shall not be provided as separate services from the main dwelling. Electric, gas, telephone and cable television utility service may be provided as separate utility services. (5) The applicant shall obtain all applicable permits including, but not limited to: building, health and zoning. This will include turning in plans for review and approval by the MABCD for the accessory apartment. CON2019-00049 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 2  (6) Development and maintenance of the site shall be in conformance with the approved site plan. (7) Should the existing beauty shop not be determined a non-conforming use, the applicant shall apply for a variance to allow the use to continue. (8) If the Zoning Administrator finds that there is a violation of any of the conditions of the Conditional Use, the Zoning Administrator, in addition to enforcing the other remedies set forth in Article VIII of the Unified Zoning Code, may, with the concurrence of the Planning Director, declare that the Conditional Use is null and void. This recommendation is based on the following findings: (1) The zoning, uses and character of the neighborhood: The subject site is located in an SF-5 zoned area with platted lots. Development in the area consists of single-family residences on large lots. (2) The suitability of the subject property for the uses to which it has been restricted: The subject site is currently zoned SF-5 which permits the existing single-family residence. The property will continue to be used for one single-family residence; the size of the property easily accommodates an accessory apartment and the additional required parking space. (3) Extent to which removal of the restrictions will detrimentally affect nearby property: Approval of the request should not detrimentally impact nearby properties. The conditions of approval should minimize any anticipated detrimental impacts. (4) Conformance of the requested change to the adopted or recognized Comprehensive Plan and policies: The 2035 Wichita Future Growth Concept map indicates the site is in residential growth area of the City of Wichita. This use is considered appropriate for this area. (5) Impact of the proposed development on community facilities: Community facilities will not be noticeably impacted by the conversion of the detached garage into an accessory apartment. The site is served by a private water well and an on-site septic system. City of Wichita water is available to the site. Staff Report Attachments: 1. Aerial Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Land Use Map 4. Site Plan CON2019-00049 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 3  Aerial Map CON2019-00049 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 4  Zoning Map CON2019-00049 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 5 Land Use Map CON2019-00049 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 6 Site Plan CON2019-00049 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 7 Site Photo CON2019-00049 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 8  Agenda Item No. 8 City of Wichita District Advisory Board Meeting, District VI, 2021 TO: City Council Member District Advisory Board Members SUBJECT: Proposed City Council Ethics Policy INITIATED BY: City Council, City Manager’s Office AGENDA: New Business Recommendation: Provide comment regarding the proposed ethics policy. Background: The City of Wichita Ethics Policy is being evaluated by the National League of Cities (NLC), a national organization which aims to help strengthen cities. They have reviewed and provided recommendations for our developing code of ethics. The proposed Code of Ethics includes: 1. Guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest 2. Regulations on the receipt of gifts 3. Standards to encourage impartial decision making 4. Establishment of an independent Ethics Advisory Board 5. Requirements for ethics training 6. Whistleblower protection guidelines Analysis: The City, with input from NLC and through discussions with the City Council, has put together a proposed ethics policy in order to establish consistent and transparent ethical standards for city leaders and appointed boards. The policy would help promote public confidence in elected and appointed leaders, and assist officials with ethical decision making. Staff is soliciting comment regarding the proposed policy. After public feedback is sourced, the policy will return to Council for an ethics workshop in April 2021, with the adoption slated for May 2021. The policy would be reviewed by Council annually thereafter. Financial Considerations: None. Legal Considerations: The comments provided by DAB members, citizens, and various community groups will be used to help shape the proposed policy. Recommendations/Actions: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board Provide comment regarding the proposed ethics policy. Attachment: Presentation. 1 Wichita City Council Ethics Policy March 2021 1 Timeline of Drafting and Approving the Policy 1. Council ethics discussions in June 2020/February 2021 2. Outline proposed code of ethics 3. National League of Cities reviews proposed policy 4. NLC findings presented to Council March 2021 5. Social media Town Hall March 2021 6. DAB discussions and council feedback received March/April 2021 7. Adoption of code May 2021 8. Review of Code May 2022 2 Goals of an Ethics Policy 1. Establish consistent and transparent ethical standard of conduct for city leaders and appointed boards 2. By doing so, promote public confidence in their elected and appointed leaders 3. Assist officials with decision-making 3 The Proposed Ethics Policy Includes: • Guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest • Regulations on the receipt of gifts • Standards to encourage impartial decision making • Establishment of an independent Ethics Advisory Board • Requirements for ethics training • Whistleblower protection guidelines 4 Next steps 1. Feedback gathered and reviewed March/April 2021 2. Final ethics workshop April 2021 3. Adoption of policy May 2021 5  Questions: • What would you expect to see or hear in the community that would suggest the Mayor, City Council and appointed boards are operating ethically? • What would increase your trust that the Council and appointed boards are acting with high ethical standards? • How would you define a “friend” in relation to council relationships that may impact their decision on a vote? • Do you think Council should be allowed to accept food and drink – for example, dinner at a nonprofit event they’re speaking at, or having business lunches paid for? • Should there be a penalty for abuse of the complaint process? • Is this the right direction for the City Council’s Code of Ethics? • Is there anything else you think a code of ethics should include? 6