District 6 Advisory Board

*Revised* District 6 Advisory Board Agenda Monday, May 3, 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 May 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DAB 6 • May 3, 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. Public Works & Utilities Report Public Works and Utilities Staff will give an update on District 6 projects. Recommended Action: Receive and file. 5. 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. 6. Scheduled Items There are no scheduled Public Agenda items this month. Recommendation: Receive and file, provide comments as desired. DAB 6 • May 3, 2021 • Agenda • Page 2 7. 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. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • New Business 8. ZON2021-00016 Matt Williams, Associate Planner, Metropolitan Area Planning Department will present an application on behalf of Deborah Potter (owner/applicant). The applicant/owner is requesting the rezoning of a property from TF-3 Two-Family and SF-5 Single-Family Residential to MF-29 Multi- Family Residential. The subject property is currently developed with a two-family residential dwelling and located on the south side of West 18th Street North and west of North Arkansas Avenue at 641 W. 18th Street North. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the information available at the time the staff report was completed, staff recommends APPROVAL of the request, as submitted. ZON2021-00016 Staff Report: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-05- 03%20DAB%206%20ZON2021-00016%20MAPC%20Staff.pdf • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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., Monday, June 7, 2021. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DAB 6 • May 3, 2021 • Agenda • Page 3  AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 STAFF REPORT MAPC May 6, 2021 DAB VI May 3, 2021 CASE NUMBER: ZON2021-00016 (City) APPLICANT/AGENT: Deborah Potter (owner/applicant) REQUEST: MF-29 Multi-Family Residential CURRENT ZONING: TF-3 Two-Family and SF-5 Single-Family Residential SITE SIZE: 0.13 acre LOCATION: Generally located on the south side of West 18th Street North and west of North Arkansas Avenue (641 W. 18th Street North) PROPOSED USE: To add a third apartment onto an existing duplex ZON2021-00016 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 1 BACKGROUND: The applicant/owner is requesting the rezoning of a property from TF-3 Two-Family and SF-5 Single-Family Residential to MF-29 Multi-Family Residential. The subject property is currently developed with a two-family residential dwelling and located on the south side of West 18th Street North and west of North Arkansas Avenue at 641 W. 18th Street North. The applicant intends to add an addition to the existing duplex that would be used as a third apartment. The attached site plan indicates that the addition would be located on the south side of the existing duplex and would extend towards the south property line. A recent Administrative Adjustment, BZA2021-00011, has approved a reduction in the rear setback from 20 feet to 12.5 feet to allow the existing duplex and addition to come into compliance with setback standards. Properties north, south, east, and west of the subject site are zoned TF-3 Two-Family Residential, and developed as a mix of single and two-family residences. The portion of the property that is zoned SF-5 is a remnant of previous zoning that includes North Ferrell Drive and the riverbank. There are dozens of properties zoned MF-29 roughly five blocks to the east at 18th and Wellington Place. There are also several properties zoned LC Limited Commercial two blocks to the west at 18th and Woodland Avenue. CASE HISTORY: On December 7, 1886, the subject site was platted as part of North River Side Addition. On March 22, 2021, an Administrative Adjustment to reduce the rear yard setback by 50% was approved. ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: NORTH: TF-3 Residential Uses SOUTH: TF-3 Residential Uses EAST: TF-3 (SF-5) Residential Uses WEST: TF-3 Residential Uses PUBLIC SERVICES: Both West 18th Street and North Ferrell Drive are paved, local streets. Water and Sewer Utilities are available on site. CONFORMANCE TO PLANS/POLICIES: The Community Investment Plan (the Wichita-Sedgwick County Comprehensive Plan) recommends the subject site as appropriate for residential uses and defines residential uses as a variety of housing types including multi-family units. The subject site is also located within the Established Central Area. The Wichita: Places for People Plan provides specific recommendations for the Established Central Area. The vision of the 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, this includes multi-family units. The Places for People Plan recommends that new residential development be designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The requested MF-29 zoning would continue to allow the property to be in conformance with existing plans and policies. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the information available at the time the staff report was completed, staff recommends APPROVAL of the request, as submitted. 1. The zoning, uses and character of the neighborhood: Properties north, south, east, and west of the subject site are zoned TF-3 Two-Family Residential, and developed as a mix of single and two-family residences. The portion of the property that is zoned SF-5 is a remnant of previous zoning that includes North Ferrell Drive and the riverbank. There are dozens of properties zoned MF-29 roughly five blocks to the east at 18th and Wellington Place. There are also several properties zoned LC Limited Commercial two blocks to the west at 18th and Woodland Avenue. ZON2021-00016 Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Page 2 2. The suitability of the subject property for the uses to which it has been restricted: The subject property is presently zoned TF-3 and SF-5 and is developed with an existing two-family home. The existing two- family home was built in 1930. The area is predominantly zoned TF-3 and there are several duplexes in the vicinity. There are dozens of properties zoned MF-29 roughly five blocks to the east at 18th and Wellington Place. There are also several properties zoned LC Limited Commercial two blocks to the west at 18th and Woodland Avenue. Adding a third unit to the property is not out of character for the area. 3. Extent to which removal of the restrictions will detrimentally affect nearby property: The surrounding properties are all zoned TF-3 and the re-zoning of the subject site to MF-29 will not detrimentally affect nearby properties. 4. Length of time the property has been vacant as currently zoned: The subject site currently is developed with a two-family residence. 5. Conformance of the requested change to the adopted or recognized Comprehensive Plan and policies: The Community Investment Plan (the Wichita-Sedgwick County Comprehensive Plan) recommends the subject site as appropriate for residential uses and defines residential uses as a variety of housing types including multi-family units. The subject site is also located within the Established Central Area. The Wichita: Places for People Plan provides specific recommendations for the Established Central Area. The vision of the 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, this includes multi-family units. The Places for People Plan recommends that new residential development be designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The requested MF-29 zoning would continue to allow the property to be in conformance with existing plans and policies. 6. Impact of the proposed development on community facilities: Community facilities will not be noticeably impacted by this approval. All utilities are available to the site. Staff Report Attachments: 1. Aerial Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Land Use Map 4. Site Plan 5. 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