Wichita
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District 5 Advisory Board
The District 5 Advisory Board will consider a zone change for a 2.72-acre site at 9725 W 29th St N from SF-5 to PUD for the Cadillac Lake Residential development. They will also review and recommend adoption of the Downtown Wichita Action Plan. Additionally, reports from police, fire, library, and parks departments will be presented.
- PUD2026-00013: Rezone 2.72 acres at 9725 W 29th St N from SF-5 to PUD for Cadillac Lake Residential development
- Downtown Wichita Action Plan: Draft presented by Downtown Wichita; board to recommend adoption by City Council
- Police Department report on beat areas in District 5
- Fire Department report on specific concerns
- Public Library and Park & Recreation updates
City Council Meetings
The council will hold public hearings on establishing a Community Improvement District and approving a development agreement for 3109 E. Douglas. They will also consider issuing industrial revenue bonds for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County and approve a contract amendment for a water reuse alternatives study. Numerous consent items include infrastructure improvements for Yellowstone Addition and KDOT bridge agreements.
- Public hearing and vote on CID for 3109 E. Douglas
- Public hearing and LOI for IRBs for Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County
- Contract amendment and pilot project for Water Reuse Alternatives Study
- Approval of KDOT agreements for bridge replacements (Kellogg US-54, I-135, I-235/I-135/K-254/K-96)
- Consent items: Preliminary estimates for sewer, water, SWD improvements for Yellowstone Addition phases
Advanced Plans Committee
The Advance Plans Committee will discuss Goddard's request to expand its Urban Area of Influence by 38 square miles, overlapping Wichita's growth area. Staff analysis finds the request not in conformance with the comprehensive plan. The committee also reviews updates to accessory apartment zoning and data center regulations.
- Goddard Urban Area of Influence expansion: 38 sq mi requested, overlapping 7 sq mi of Wichita's growth area
- Accessory Apartments UZC update: proposed zoning code changes
- Data Centers update: comprehensive plan and zoning language
- MAPD update: College Hill Overlay, Midtown Neighborhood Plan, Comprehensive Plan Update
- Approval of meeting summaries from May 14, May 28 (special), and June 11, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request to reduce front and street side setbacks for a pole barn on property zoned RR-Rural Residential at 10730 North Ave E. Staff recommends denial, finding the request does not meet the five criteria. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Variance BZA2026-00053: reduce setbacks for pole barn at NE corner of East 3rd St and North Ave E (10730 North Ave E)
Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will vote on several subdivision plats, vacation requests, conditional uses, and zone changes. Key items include a zone change from single-family to university district for student housing, a conditional use for a wrecking and salvage facility, and a PUD zone change at South Greenwich Road.
- Zone change from SF-5 to University District for student housing on South Hiram Street (ZON2026-00026)
- Conditional use for wrecking and salvage services on North Hydraulic Avenue (CON2026-00081)
- Zone change from LC to PUD at 336 South Greenwich Road for commercial development (PUD2026-00014)
- Vacation of building setback on West 46th Street South (VAC2026-00022)
- Vacation of easements for self-storage warehouse near West University Avenue (VAC2026-00024)
City Council Meetings
The Wichita City Council will set the maximum property tax levy for the city and its districts, and approve a $498,340 settlement for a claim. They will also consider several zoning changes, including a PUD for Blue Lake near West MacArthur and West Street, and approve contracts for the College Hill Neighborhood Plan overlay and mass storage.
- Settle claim for $498,340
- Set maximum tax levy for FY2026
- Approve contract amendment for College Hill overlay, budget $26,200
- Consider zone changes for Blue Lake PUD and east side residential
- Approve temporary street closures for Garlic Festival and Art & Ale Market
Subdivision Committee
The Subdivision Committee will review and possibly approve multiple final plats, including the 150-lot Colter Ridge 2nd Addition, a deferred plat for Tallgrass Reserve I (6 lots), a sent-back plat for Tallgrass Reserve II (4 lots), and a 2-lot plat for West Central Gardens 4th Addition. They will also consider a vacation request for a platted floodway easement near North Webb Road.
- Final plat for Colter Ridge 2nd Addition: 52.2 acres, 150 lots near 55th St S and Meridian Ave
- Deferred one-step final plat for Tallgrass Reserve I: 34.44 acres, 6 lots
- Sent-back one-step final plat for Tallgrass Reserve II: 18.06 acres, 4 lots
- One-step final plat for West Central Gardens 4th Addition: 2 lots near I-235 and Central Ave
- Vacation request for a floodway easement east of N Webb Rd and north of E 13th St N
Cultural Funding Committee
The Cultural Funding Committee will introduce Operational Grant applicants and finalize the Activation Grant application, which opens September 4-7 and closes October 12.
- Introduce Operational Grant applicants
- Finalize Activation Grant application (opens Sep 4-7, closes Oct 12)
Cultural Funding Committee
The Cultural Funding Committee will convene to review applicants and discuss the allocation of the Activation Grant funding. The meeting includes a question-and-answer session with applicants and a post-Q&A discussion.
- Review of Activation Grant funding amounts
- Q&A sessions with applicant list TBD
- Post-Q&A discussion regarding funding
Cultural Funding Committee
The Cultural Funding Committee will deliberate and vote on operational funding grants for cultural institutions, including decisions on which organizations to fund, not fund, and new cultural institutions. They will also collate feedback for applicants.
- Vote on Do Not Fund list
- Vote on New Cultural Institutions funding
- Vote on Recommended Awards
- Collate feedback for applicants
Cultural Funding Committee
The Wichita Cultural Funding Committee will meet to finalize the Operational Grant Recommendation document and discuss any other business that may arise.
- Finalize Operational Grant Recommendation document
Cultural Funding Committee
The Cultural Funding Committee will deliberate and finalize recommendations for the Activation Grant program. The meeting includes a welcome and the review of previous minutes.
- Review of previous meeting minutes
- Deliberate and finalize Activation Grant recommendations
- Presentation: As May Arise
Cultural Funding Committee
The Cultural Funding Committee will not hold its December 2026 meeting. No items will be discussed or decided.
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Subdivision Committee
The Subdivision and Utility Advisory Committee will consider multiple subdivision plats and easement vacations, including the 73.3-acre Pawnee South Addition creating 211 residential lots. Several previously deferred items are also on the agenda, such as the St. John Paul II Independent School Addition. The committee will also decide on vacation requests for utility, drainage, and building setback easements.
- Pawnee South Addition final plat: 73.3 acres, 211 lots at S. 119th St. W & W. 31st St. S
- Ridge Port North 7th Addition preliminary plat: 7.42 acres, 50 lots along W. 37th St. N
- Moorings Plaza Addition final plat: 75.6 acres, 15 lots near W. 53rd St. N & N. Meridian Ave
- Prairie Creek Estates final plat: 33.24 acres, 4 lots along E. 93rd St. N
- Vacation request for easement to allow warehouse/self-storage at W. University Ave & S. Holland Ln
Cultural Funding Committee
The Wichita Cultural Funding Committee will meet to review and update its internal bylaws. Staff will also present proposed changes to the city's activation grant program. The group will discuss how these adjustments affect local arts funding and community programming.
- Review and update of committee bylaws
- Proposed changes to the city activation grant program
Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will approve final plats for several new residential developments and consider conditional use permits for solar energy systems and commercial zoning changes.
- Approval of final plats for Kessler Estates, Tallgrass Reserve I & II, and Sponsel 2nd Addition
- Conditional use permit for solar energy conversion system on 1,495 acres
- Zone change to limited industrial for Ignite 96 on North Greenwich Road
- Zone change to general commercial for a vehicle storage yard on West 55th Street South
- Zone change to general commercial with protective overlay for shipping containers on North Fountain Avenue
Citizen's Review Board
The board is meeting to review several internal investigations and citizen complaints involving law enforcement and Animal Control. These reviews cover allegations ranging from unprofessional conduct and insubordination to use of force and failure to follow investigation policies.
- Review Case 25PSB2277 regarding unnecessary force
- Review Item 25PSB1486 regarding investigation thoroughness
- Review of Animal Control employee insubordination and policy violations
- Review of officer conduct involving citizen contact and searches
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will vote on three variance requests. One seeks to allow a manufactured home that is 18 feet wide instead of the required 22 feet, but staff recommends denial. The other two requests (reduced parking for a group residence and increased billboard height) have staff approval recommendations.
- Variance to reduce manufactured home width from 22 to 18 feet at 1306 N. Wabash (staff recommends denial)
- Variance to reduce parking for group residence from 12 to 2 spaces at 2650 N. Gentry (staff recommends approval)
- Variance to increase billboard height from 35 to 50 feet at 4428 W. 29th Circle South (staff recommends approval)
- Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes deferred to July 9, 2026
Sustainability Integration Board
The Sustainability Integration Board will review updates on water resilience solutions and solid waste management. The board will also discuss its goals for the remainder of 2026.
- Sustainable Solution for Water Resilience update
- Solid waste presentation by Susan Erlenwein
- Review of 2026 board goals
- Be Air Aware sticker contest winners
The board discussed 2026 goals, focusing on waste management and water resilience. They decided to postpone Scott Wadle's presentation and instead invite Robert Forest and Susan Erlenwein to speak at the June meeting. The board also agreed to invite Susan Erlenwein to discuss waste hauling options. No formal votes on substantive decisions were recorded.
- Postponed Scott Wadle presentation to June meeting
- Invited Robert Forest to update on water resilience
- Agreed to invite Susan Erlenwein to discuss waste hauling
- Approved April 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Delano Design Advisory Committee
The Delano Design Advisory Committee will review several proposals for development and renovations in the Delano Neighborhood Overlay. Key items include a new duplex at 436 S. Walnut, a roof replacement with gutter modifications at 1813 W. University, and a project for three duplexes at 320 S. Saint Clair. The committee's recommendations will be forwarded to the Design Review Committee.
- Construct one duplex on vacant lot at 436 S. Walnut (0.17 acres, MF-18 zoning)
- Replace roof and remove Yankee gutters at 1813 W. University (school building)
- Construct three duplexes at 320 S. Saint Clair
- Replace tile roof with composition shingles at 1022 W. Douglas
- Detached garage project at 218 N. Charles (withdrawn)
City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider a consent agenda containing multiple property acquisitions, contracts, and nuisance abatement assessments. They will also hold second readings on ordinances amending criminal codes (domestic battery, theft, trespassing, buying sex) and traffic rules (texting in construction zones, golf carts). A contract with Dondlinger Construction for Oliver Bridge embankment repairs is up for approval.
- Revised developer's agreement for Falcon Falls East 2nd Addition
- Agreement with KDOT for Mt. Vernon and Hydraulic intersection improvements (N-0800-01)
- Contract with Dondlinger Construction for Oliver Bridge embankment repairs over Gypsum Creek
- Funding resolutions for Maple Street (West to McLean) and William Street (Topeka to Emporia) improvements
- Second reading of ordinances on domestic battery, petit theft, trespassing, interfering with law enforcement, harassing contact, buying sexual relations, texting in construction zones, and golf cart operation
Delano Design Review Committee
The committee will review a project for replacing a composition shingle roof in kind at 208 North Saint Clair, which is recommended as exempt. They will also discuss the Delano Masonic Campus and review applications for the Delano Design Advisory Committee.
- HPC2026-00219: Exempt roof replacement at 208 North Saint Clair
- Discussion on Delano Masonic Campus
- Review of Delano Design Advisory Committee applications
The committee reviewed two applications for roof replacements in the Delano area. Both requests were determined to be exempt from further review.
- Case HPC2026-00219 (208 N. St. Clair) roof replacement: Exempt
- Case HPC2026-00220 (216 S. Meridian) roof replacement: Exempt
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
The advisory board will review the WAMPO regional active transportation plan and discuss the latest bicycle and pedestrian crash data. Members will also follow up on 21st Street safety improvements and receive project tracking updates. The meeting will include public comments on local sidewalk conditions and pedestrian safety.
- WAMPO Regional Active Transportation Plan review
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash & Safety Report discussion
- 21st Street pedestrian safety and sidewalk follow-up
- Project tracking form updates (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)
- Public comments on sidewalk conditions and pedestrian safety
Subdivision Committee
The Subdivision and Utility Advisory Committee will review several subdivision final plats and two easement vacation requests. Items include deferred plats for Kessler Estates, Tallgrass Reserve I & II, and Sponsel 2nd Addition. The committee may recommend approval or conditions.
- Tallgrass Reserve I: 34.4 acres, 6 lots, deferred from June 4
- Prairie Creek Estates: 33.2 acres, 4 lots
- Kessler Estates: 9.2 acres, 5 lots (city)
- Vacation of utility easement on East 21st Street North for building setback
- Vacation of plat and easements on South 143rd Street East (SF-20 zoned)
Wichita Transit Advisory Board
The board is meeting to discuss initiatives for family-friendly transit and receive a report from Director Feist. A public comment was submitted regarding concerns over route changes to Route 28 in the Northeast area.
- Discussion on Family Friendly Transit
- Public comment regarding Route 28 changes on Grove and Minnesota streets
- Director Feist's report
The board voted to support the Downtown Wichita Action Plan for presentation to the City Council. Members also discussed the potential implementation of a downtown circulator service and reviewed budget impacts of rising fuel costs.
- Approved April meeting minutes
- Endorsed the Wichita Downtown Action Plan
- Welcomed Adam Degraffenreid to the board
City Council Meetings
The Wichita City Council will review and vote on several zoning requests, including a change to allow a wrecking yard on South Broadway and a two-family dwelling on North Clara Street. Council members will also consider new city ordinances addressing public safety offenses, golf cart regulations, and construction zone phone use. Additionally, the council will evaluate grant applications for fire department staffing and safety, approve a lease for the South Lakes Sports Complex, and process routine infrastructure improvements for new residential developments.
- Zone change from LC to LI for a wrecking/salvage yard at S Broadway & E Mount Vernon St
- Zone change from SF-5 to TF-3 for a two-family dwelling at 525 N Clara St
- First reading on ordinances covering domestic battery, petit theft, and construction zone texting
- Public hearing and LOI for Industrial Revenue Bonds for Storytime Village, Inc.
- Lease agreement for South Lakes Sports Complex to the Wichita Rugby Foundation
The council approved a resolution to apply for a SAFER grant to hire 14 firefighters for a new station, with the city matching federal funds. They also approved a Letter of Intent for Industrial Revenue Bonds for Storytime Village's literacy center. Multiple infrastructure petitions for Sunshine Village and Veranda Second subdivisions were adopted.
- Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 1-24 (7-0)
- Approved Board of Bids contracts (7-0)
- Adopted 14 resolutions for Sunshine Village and Veranda Second infrastructure improvements (7-0)
- Approved resolution for Industrial Revenue Bonds for Storytime Village literacy center (6-0)
- Approved SAFER grant application resolution with city match (6-0)
Delano Design Review Committee
The committee will review two exempt roof replacement projects in the Delano Overlay and discuss draft reports for several cases. A discussion on the Delano Masonic Campus is also scheduled. The meeting includes review of committee applications.
- HPC2026-00213: Exempt roof replacement at 132 N. Meridian Ave
- HPC2026-00215: Exempt roof replacement at 616 N. Saint Clair, awning to remain
- Discussion on Delano Masonic Campus (HPC2026-00194)
- Draft reports for HPC2026-00178, 00194, 00205, 00206, 00210
- Review of Delano Design Advisory Committee applications
The Delano Design Review Committee approved two roof replacement projects as exempt from further review and requested more information on a third, effectively tabling that application.
- Approved roof replacement at 132 N. Meridian (exempt)
- Approved roof replacement at 2320 W. University (exempt)
- Tabled roof replacement at 616 N. St. Clair (more info needed)
City Council Meetings
The council approved the minutes from June 2, 2026 (6-0), the consent agenda comprising 22 items (6-0), and the Board of Bids and Contracts report (6-0). No substantive policy decisions or controversial votes were recorded; the meeting focused on routine approvals and public comments.
- Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 1-22 (6-0)
- Approved Board of Bids and Contracts report (6-0)
Delano Design Review Committee
The Delano Design Review Committee reviewed four cases. One sign application was deferred, two items were sent to the DDAC, and a roofing replacement was deemed exempt. No final approvals or denials were issued.
- HPC2026-00211 (1029 W. Douglas): 3'x2' non-illuminated sign deferred to next meeting
- HPC2026-00212 (615 W. Maple): 6.2'x1.8' non-illuminated sign sent to DDAC
- HPC2026-00207 (2452 W. Vermont): composition shingle roof replacement exempt
- HPC2026-00210 (320 S. Saint Clair): three new duplexes sent to DDAC