Wichita, Kansas

District 5 Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Distrito 5 considerará un cambio de zona para un sitio de 2.72 acres en 9725 W 29th St N de SF-5 a PUD para el desarrollo residencial Cadillac Lake. También revisarán y recomendarán la adopción del Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita. Además, se presentarán informes de los departamentos de policía, bomberos, biblioteca y parques.

• PUD2026-00013: Reclasificar 2.72 acres en 9725 W 29th St N de SF-5 a PUD para el desarrollo residencial Cadillac Lake
• Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita: Borrador presentado por Downtown Wichita; la junta recomendará su adopción por el Concejo Municipal
• Informe del Departamento de Policía sobre las áreas de patrullaje en el Distrito 5
• Informe del Departamento de Bomberos sobre inquietudes específicas
• Actualizaciones de la Biblioteca Pública y Parques y Recreación

City Council Meetings

El concejo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el establecimiento de un Distrito de Mejora Comunitaria y la aprobación de un acuerdo de desarrollo para 3109 E. Douglas. También considerarán la emisión de bonos de ingresos industriales para el Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County y aprobarán una enmienda de contrato para un estudio de alternativas de reutilización de agua. Numerosos artículos de consentimiento incluyen mejoras de infraestructura para Yellowstone Addition y acuerdos de puentes de KDOT.

• Audiencia pública y votación sobre el CID para 3109 E. Douglas
• Audiencia pública y carta de intención para bonos de ingresos industriales para el Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County
• Enmienda de contrato y proyecto piloto para el Estudio de Alternativas de Reutilización de Agua
• Aprobación de acuerdos de KDOT para reemplazos de puentes (Kellogg US-54, I-135, I-235/I-135/K-254/K-96)
• Artículos de consentimiento: Estimaciones preliminares para mejoras de alcantarillado, agua y drenaje pluvial para las fases de Yellowstone Addition

Advanced Plans Committee

El Comité de Planes Avanzados discutirá la solicitud de Goddard de expandir su Área de Influencia Urbana en 38 millas cuadradas, superponiéndose al área de crecimiento de Wichita. El análisis del personal encuentra que la solicitud no está conforme con el plan integral. El comité también revisa las actualizaciones a la zonificación de apartamentos accesorios y las regulaciones de centros de datos.

• Expansión del Área de Influencia Urbana de Goddard: 38 millas cuadradas solicitadas, superponiéndose a 7 millas cuadradas del área de crecimiento de Wichita
• Actualización de Apartamentos Accesorios UZC: cambios propuestos al código de zonificación
• Actualización de Centros de Datos: lenguaje del plan integral y zonificación
• Actualización de MAPD: College Hill Overlay, Plan Vecinal de Midtown, Actualización del Plan Integral
• Aprobación de los resúmenes de las reuniones del 14 de mayo, 28 de mayo (especial) y 11 de junio de 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación considerará una solicitud de variación para reducir los retiros frontal y lateral de la calle para un cobertizo de postes en una propiedad zonificada como RR-Residencial Rural en 10730 North Ave E. El personal recomienda la denegación, al encontrar que la solicitud no cumple con los cinco criterios. La junta también aprobará las actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Variación BZA2026-00053: reducir retiros para cobertizo de postes en la esquina noreste de East 3rd St y North Ave E (10730 North Ave E)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

La Comisión Metropolitana de Planificación votará sobre varios planos de subdivisión, solicitudes de vacaciones, usos condicionales y cambios de zona. Los elementos clave incluyen un cambio de zona de unifamiliar a distrito universitario para vivienda estudiantil, un uso condicional para un servicio de desguace y salvamento, y un cambio de zona PUD en South Greenwich Road.

• Cambio de zona de SF-5 a Distrito Universitario para vivienda estudiantil en South Hiram Street (ZON2026-00026)
• Uso condicional para servicios de desguace y salvamento en North Hydraulic Avenue (CON2026-00081)
• Cambio de zona de LC a PUD en 336 South Greenwich Road para desarrollo comercial (PUD2026-00014)
• Vacación de retroceso de construcción en West 46th Street South (VAC2026-00022)
• Vacación de servidumbres para almacén de autoservicio cerca de West University Avenue (VAC2026-00024)

Historic Preservation Board

La reunión del 13 de julio de 2026 de la Wichita Historic Preservation Board ha sido cancelada porque no se presentaron casos. La próxima reunión programada es el 10 de agosto de 2026.

• Reunión cancelada; no se presentaron casos.

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal de Wichita establecerá el impuesto predial máximo para la ciudad y sus distritos, y aprobará un acuerdo de $498,340 por una reclamación. También considerarán varios cambios de zonificación, incluyendo un PUD para Blue Lake cerca de West MacArthur y West Street, y aprobarán contratos para el plan de superposición del vecindario College Hill y almacenamiento masivo.

• Acordar un acuerdo de $498,340
• Establecer el impuesto máximo para el FY2026
• Aprobar modificación de contrato para la superposición de College Hill, presupuesto $26,200
• Considerar cambios de zonificación para Blue Lake PUD y residencial del este
• Aprobar cierres temporales de calles para el Garlic Festival y Art & Ale Market

Subdivision Committee

El Comité de Subdivisiones revisará y posiblemente aprobará varias parcelas finales, incluyendo la 2da Adición de Colter Ridge de 150 lotes, una parcela diferida para Tallgrass Reserve I (6 lotes), una parcela devuelta para Tallgrass Reserve II (4 lotes) y una parcela de 2 lotes para la 4ta Adición de West Central Gardens. También considerarán una solicitud de vacación para una servidumbre de vía de inundación parcelada cerca de North Webb Road.

• Parcela final para la 2da Adición de Colter Ridge: 52.2 acres, 150 lotes cerca de 55th St S y Meridian Ave
• Parcela final diferida de un paso para Tallgrass Reserve I: 34.44 acres, 6 lotes
• Parcela final devuelta de un paso para Tallgrass Reserve II: 18.06 acres, 4 lotes
• Parcela final de un paso para la 4ta Adición de West Central Gardens: 2 lotes cerca de I-235 y Central Ave
• Solicitud de vacación para una servidumbre de vía de inundación al este de N Webb Rd y al norte de E 13th St N

Cultural Funding Committee

El Cultural Funding Committee presentará a los solicitantes de Operational Grant y finalizará la solicitud de Activation Grant, que abre del September 4 al 7 y cierra el October 12.

• Introducir a los solicitantes de Operational Grant
• Finalizar la solicitud de Activation Grant (abre Sep 4-7, cierra Oct 12)

Cultural Funding Committee

El Cultural Funding Committee se reunirá para revisar los solicitantes y discutir la asignación del financiamiento de Activation Grant. La reunión incluye una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con los solicitantes y una discusión posterior a Q&A.

• Revisión de los montos de financiamiento de Activation Grant
• Sesiones de Q&A con lista de solicitantes TBD
• Discusión posterior a Q&A sobre el financiamiento

Cultural Funding Committee

El Cultural Funding Committee deliberará y votará sobre las subvenciones de financiamiento operativo para instituciones culturales, incluyendo decisiones sobre qué organizaciones financiar, no financiar y nuevas instituciones culturales. También recopilarán comentarios para los solicitantes.

• Votación sobre la lista Do Not Fund
• Votación sobre el financiamiento de New Cultural Institutions
• Votación sobre los Recommended Awards
• Recopilar comentarios para los solicitantes

Cultural Funding Committee

El Comité de Financiamiento Cultural de Wichita se reunirá para finalizar el documento de Operational Grant Recommendation y discutir cualquier otro asunto que pueda surgir.

• Finalizar el documento de Operational Grant Recommendation

Cultural Funding Committee

El Cultural Funding Committee deliberará y finalizará las recomendaciones para el programa Activation Grant. La reunión incluye una bienvenida y la revisión de las actas anteriores.

• Revisión de las actas de la reunión anterior
• Deliberar y finalizar las recomendaciones de Activation Grant
• Presentación: As May Arise

Cultural Funding Committee

El Cultural Funding Committee no llevará a cabo su reunión de diciembre de 2026. No se discutirán ni decidirán asuntos.

Subdivision Committee

El Comité Asesor de Subdivisión y Servicios Públicos considerará múltiples planos de subdivisión y cancelaciones de servidumbres, incluyendo la Adición Pawnee South de 73.3 acres que crea 211 lotes residenciales. Varios elementos previamente diferidos también están en la agenda, como la Adición de la Escuela Independiente St. John Paul II. El comité también decidirá sobre solicitudes de cancelación de servidumbres de servicios públicos, drenaje y retiro de construcción.

• Plano final de la Adición Pawnee South: 73.3 acres, 211 lotes en S. 119th St. W & W. 31st St. S
• Plano preliminar de la Adición Ridge Port North 7th: 7.42 acres, 50 lotes a lo largo de W. 37th St. N
• Plano final de la Adición Moorings Plaza: 75.6 acres, 15 lotes cerca de W. 53rd St. N & N. Meridian Ave
• Plano final de Prairie Creek Estates: 33.24 acres, 4 lotes a lo largo de E. 93rd St. N
• Solicitud de cancelación de servidumbre para permitir almacén/autoservicio de almacenamiento en W. University Ave & S. Holland Ln

Cultural Funding Committee

The Wichita Cultural Funding Committee se reunirá para revisar y actualizar sus estatutos internos. El personal también presentará cambios propuestos al programa de subvención de activación de la ciudad. El grupo discutirá cómo estos ajustes afectan la financiación de las artes locales y la programación comunitaria.

• Revisión y actualización de los estatutos del comité
• Cambios propuestos al programa de subvención de activación de la ciudad

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación del Área Metropolitana de Wichita-Sedgwick County aprobará planos finales para varios nuevos desarrollos residenciales y considerará permisos de uso condicional para sistemas de energía solar y cambios de zonificación comercial.

• Aprobación de planos finales para Kessler Estates, Tallgrass Reserve I & II y Sponsel 2nd Addition
• Permiso de uso condicional para sistema de conversión de energía solar en 1,495 acres
• Cambio de zonificación a industrial limitado para Ignite 96 en North Greenwich Road
• Cambio de zonificación a comercial general para un patio de almacenamiento de vehículos en West 55th Street South
• Cambio de zonificación a comercial general con superposición protectora para contenedores de envío en North Fountain Avenue

Citizen's Review Board

La junta se reúne para revisar varias investigaciones internas y quejas ciudadanas que involucran a las fuerzas del orden y Animal Control. Estas revisiones cubren alegatos que van desde conducta no profesional e insubordinación hasta uso de la fuerza y falta de cumplimiento de las políticas de investigación.

• Revisión del Caso 25PSB2277 sobre uso innecesario de fuerza
• Revisión del Elemento 25PSB1486 sobre minuciosidad de la investigación
• Revisión de insubordinación de empleado de Animal Control y violaciones de políticas
• Revisión de conducta de oficial que involucra contacto con ciudadanos y registros

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación votará sobre tres solicitudes de variación. Una busca permitir una casa prefabricada de 18 pies de ancho en lugar de los 22 pies requeridos, pero el personal recomienda denegación. Las otras dos solicitudes (estacionamiento reducido para una residencia grupal y aumento de altura de una valla publicitaria) tienen recomendaciones de aprobación del personal.

• Variación para reducir el ancho de la casa prefabricada de 22 a 18 pies en 1306 N. Wabash (el personal recomienda denegación)
• Variación para reducir el estacionamiento para residencia grupal de 12 a 2 espacios en 2650 N. Gentry (el personal recomienda aprobación)
• Variación para aumentar la altura de la valla publicitaria de 35 a 50 pies en 4428 W. 29th Circle South (el personal recomienda aprobación)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de junio de 2026 diferida al 9 de julio de 2026

Sustainability Integration Board

La Sustainability Integration Board revisará las actualizaciones sobre soluciones de resiliencia hídrica y gestión de residuos sólidos. La junta también discutirá sus objetivos para el resto de 2026.

• Actualización sobre Sustainable Solution for Water Resilience
• Presentación sobre residuos sólidos por Susan Erlenwein
• Revisión de los objetivos de la junta para 2026
• Ganadores del concurso de pegatinas Be Air Aware

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

El Comité Asesor de Diseño de Delano revisará varias propuestas de desarrollo y renovaciones en la Superposición del Vecindario de Delano. Los elementos clave incluyen un nuevo dúplex en 436 S. Walnut, un reemplazo de techo con modificaciones de canaletas en 1813 W. University, y un proyecto para tres dúplex en 320 S. Saint Clair. Las recomendaciones del comité serán enviadas al Comité de Revisión de Diseño.

• Construir un dúplex en lote vacío en 436 S. Walnut (0.17 acres, zonificación MF-18)
• Reemplazar techo y eliminar canaletas Yankee en 1813 W. University (edificio escolar)
• Construir tres dúplex en 320 S. Saint Clair
• Reemplazar techo de tejas por tejas compuestas en 1022 W. Douglas
• Proyecto de garaje independiente en 218 N. Charles (retirado)

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal considerará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye múltiples adquisiciones de propiedades, contratos y evaluaciones de eliminación de molestias. También realizarán segundas lecturas de ordenanzas que modifican los códigos penales (violencia doméstica, robo, allanamiento, compra de sexo) y las reglas de tránsito (enviar mensajes de texto en zonas de construcción, carritos de golf). Se someterá a aprobación un contrato con Dondlinger Construction para reparaciones del terraplén del puente Oliver.

• Acuerdo de desarrollador revisado para Falcon Falls East 2nd Addition
• Acuerdo con KDOT para mejoras en la intersección de Mt. Vernon y Hydraulic (N-0800-01)
• Contrato con Dondlinger Construction para reparaciones del terraplén del puente Oliver sobre Gypsum Creek
• Resoluciones de financiamiento para mejoras en Maple Street (West a McLean) y William Street (Topeka a Emporia)
• Segunda lectura de ordenanzas sobre violencia doméstica, hurto menor, allanamiento, interferencia con la aplicación de la ley, contacto acosador, compra de relaciones sexuales, enviar mensajes de texto en zonas de construcción y operación de carritos de golf

Delano Design Review Committee

El comité revisará un proyecto para reemplazar un techo de tejas asfálticas compuestas en especie en 208 North Saint Clair, que se recomienda como exento. También discutirán el Delano Masonic Campus y revisarán las solicitudes para el Comité Asesor de Diseño de Delano.

• HPC2026-00219: Reemplazo de techo exento en 208 North Saint Clair
• Discusión sobre Delano Masonic Campus
• Revisión de solicitudes del Comité Asesor de Diseño de Delano

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

La junta asesora revisará el plan regional de transporte activo de WAMPO y discutirá los últimos datos de accidentes de bicicletas y peatones. Los miembros también darán seguimiento a las mejoras de seguridad en la calle 21 y recibirán actualizaciones sobre el seguimiento de proyectos. La reunión incluirá comentarios públicos sobre las condiciones de las aceras locales y la seguridad peatonal.

• Revisión del plan regional de transporte activo de WAMPO
• Discusión del informe de accidentes y seguridad de bicicletas y peatones
• Seguimiento de la seguridad peatonal y las aceras en la calle 21
• Actualizaciones del formulario de seguimiento de proyectos (febrero, mayo, agosto, noviembre)
• Comentarios públicos sobre condiciones de las aceras y seguridad peatonal

Subdivision Committee

El Comité Asesor de Subdivisiones y Servicios Públicos revisará varios planos finales de subdivisiones y dos solicitudes de anulación de servidumbres. Los elementos incluyen planos diferidos para Kessler Estates, Tallgrass Reserve I & II y Sponsel 2nd Addition. El comité puede recomendar aprobación o condiciones.

• Tallgrass Reserve I: 34.4 acres, 6 lotes, diferido del 4 de junio
• Prairie Creek Estates: 33.2 acres, 4 lotes
• Kessler Estates: 9.2 acres, 5 lotes (ciudad)
• Anulación de servidumbre de servicios públicos en East 21st Street North para retiro de construcción
• Anulación de plano y servidumbres en South 143rd Street East (zonificado SF-20)

Wichita Transit Advisory Board

La junta se reúne para discutir iniciativas de transporte familiar y recibir un informe del Director Feist. Se presentó un comentario público sobre preocupaciones por los cambios de ruta en la Ruta 28 en el área noreste.

• Discusión sobre transporte familiar
• Comentario público sobre cambios en la Ruta 28 en las calles Grove y Minnesota
• Informe del Director Feist

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

El Concejo Municipal de Wichita revisará y votará varias solicitudes de zonificación, incluyendo un cambio para permitir un depósito de chatarra en South Broadway y una vivienda bifamiliar en North Clara Street. Los miembros del concejo también considerarán nuevas ordenanzas municipales que aborden delitos de seguridad pública, regulaciones de carritos de golf y uso del teléfono en zonas de construcción. Además, el concejo evaluará solicitudes de subvenciones para personal y seguridad del departamento de bomberos, aprobará un arrendamiento para el South Lakes Sports Complex y procesará mejoras rutinarias de infraestructura para nuevos desarrollos residenciales.

• Cambio de zonificación de LC a LI para un depósito de chatarra/desguace en S Broadway y E Mount Vernon St
• Cambio de zonificación de SF-5 a TF-3 para una vivienda bifamiliar en 525 N Clara St
• Primera lectura de ordenanzas que cubren violencia doméstica, hurto menor y mensajes de texto en zonas de construcción
• Audiencia pública y LOI para Bonos de Ingresos Industriales para Storytime Village, Inc.
• Acuerdo de arrendamiento para South Lakes Sports Complex a la 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

El comité revisará dos proyectos de reemplazo de techos exentos en el Delano Overlay y discutirá borradores de informes para varios casos. También está programada una discusión sobre el Campus Masónico de Delano. La reunión incluye la revisión de solicitudes del comité.

• HPC2026-00213: Reemplazo de techo exento en 132 N. Meridian Ave
• HPC2026-00215: Reemplazo de techo exento en 616 N. Saint Clair, el toldo permanecerá
• Discusión sobre el Campus Masónico de Delano (HPC2026-00194)
• Borradores de informes para HPC2026-00178, 00194, 00205, 00206, 00210
• Revisión de solicitudes del Comité Asesor de Diseño de Delano

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)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación del Área Metropolitana llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votaciones sobre varios permisos de uso condicional y cambios de zonificación. El elemento más significativo es una solicitud de uso condicional para un sistema importante de conversión de energía solar con almacenamiento de baterías en casi 1,500 acres en el condado. Otras decisiones incluyen cambios de zonificación para usos comerciales y residenciales, apartamentos accesorios y una iglesia.

• Uso condicional para un parque solar de 1,495 acres y almacenamiento de baterías entre South Hoover Rd y South 119th St West (ítem 4.1)
• Cambio de zonificación de residencial a comercial general para un patio de almacenamiento de vehículos en la esquina suroeste de W 55th St S y S 375th St W (ítem 5.6, diferido al 25 de junio)
• Cambio de zonificación de unifamiliar a comercial de barrio en 1122 N Topeka St (ítem 5.5)
• Uso condicional para una iglesia en 20 acres en 12521 E 63rd St S (ítem 5.3)
• Cambio de zonificación de unifamiliar a comercial general con superposición protectora para contenedores de envío en 2901 N Fountain (ítem 5.7, recomendación de denegación)

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación considerará dos solicitudes de variación relacionadas con letreros y dimensiones de casas prefabricadas. El personal ha recomendado la denegación de ambos elementos.

• Solicitud de variación para un letrero de pared de 9' x 4'10" en 3800 East 16th Street North
• Solicitud de variación para una casa prefabricada de ancho reducido en 1306 North Wabash Avenue
• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del 23 de abril y 14 de mayo

Advanced Plans Committee

El Comité de Planes Avanzados escuchará a un orador invitado sobre el Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita y considerará recomendar su adopción como elemento del plan integral. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre la expansión del Área de Influencia Urbana de Goddard, el Plan de Mejoras de Capital 2027-2031 del Condado de Sedgwick, las regulaciones de centros de datos y los incentivos fiscales de Kansas para centros de datos. Se aceptan comentarios del público.

• Presentación del Plan de Acción del Centro y posible resolución de adopción
• Solicitud de expansión del Área de Influencia Urbana de Goddard
• Presentación del Plan de Mejoras de Capital 2027-2031 del Condado de Sedgwick
• Actualización de las regulaciones de centros de datos, incluyendo lenguaje del plan integral y mapas
• Presentación de los Incentivos Fiscales de Kansas para centros de datos

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y considerará la emisión de bonos de ingresos industriales para tres empresas: Air Capital Flight Line, Boeing Wichita y McAsey Investments. También votarán sobre una enmienda al Código de Zonificación Unificado relacionada con la notificación pública, y considerarán establecer un Distrito de Mejora Comunitaria en 3109 East Douglas. El concejo también aceptará una donación para la mejora de la Sala Beren del Museo de Arte de Wichita.

• Audiencia pública y carta de intención para bonos de ingresos industriales de Air Capital Flight Line
• Audiencia pública y carta de intención para bonos de ingresos industriales de Boeing Wichita
• Audiencia pública y carta de intención para bonos de ingresos industriales de McAsey Investments/Wichita Machine Products
• Solicitud para establecer una audiencia pública para el Distrito de Mejora Comunitaria en 3109 E Douglas
• Enmienda al Código de Zonificación Unificado sobre notificación pública (anulación de la recomendación de MAPC)

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)

Historic Preservation Board

La Junta de Preservación Histórica de Wichita aprobó varios proyectos de mantenimiento de edificios históricos, incluidos reemplazos de techos y mejoras de ventanas, mientras pospuso una solicitud de gran adición de almacén para una reunión futura. La junta también revisó nominaciones para nuevos distritos históricos y escuchó una presentación sobre el Plan del Centro de Wichita.

• Aprobación de reemplazos de techo en 232 North Mead, 909 West 11th Street North, 355 North Rock Island Avenue y 1905 North Park Place
• Aprobación de reemplazos de ventanas en 155 North Market Street (Lassen Hotel)
• Aprobación de señalización iluminada en 918 East Douglas Avenue y 645 East Douglas Avenue
• Aplazamiento de una adición de almacén metálico de 3,100 pies cuadrados en 2323 East Central Avenue (Johnson Drug Store) hasta el 8 de junio de 2026
• Revisión de nominaciones para Highland Cemetery (1005 North Hillside Avenue) y Yucca Mentholatum Building (1211 East Douglas Avenue)

District 6 Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Distrito 6 discutirá y votará sobre la recomendación del Downtown Wichita Action Plan, una actualización del plan maestro de 2010. También considerarán varias solicitudes de zonificación, incluyendo un uso condicional para un apartamento accesorio, un PUD para una subestación eléctrica, y dos cambios de zona para desarrollo multifamiliar. Se escucharán comentarios públicos sobre temas fuera del orden del día. Se presentarán informes de los departamentos de policía y bomberos.

• Downtown Wichita Action Plan (DER2026-00007): La junta recomendará su adopción por parte de City Council
• Uso condicional para apartamento accesorio en 431 N Edwards Avenue (CON2026-00062)
• PUD #164 para Plaza Substation en 777 W Central Avenue (PUD2026-00011)
• Cambio de zona de SF-5 a MF-18 para dúplex en esquina NE de W 29th & N Amidon (ZON2026-00019)
• Cambio de zona de SF-5 a TF-3 en 407 N Young Street (ZON2026-00023)

District 2 Advisory Board

Este documento proporciona informes del personal para la Junta Asesora del Distrito 2. Incluye actualizaciones sobre transporte público, personal policial y tendencias delictivas, operaciones del departamento de bomberos y programas de verano de la biblioteca local.

• Apertura de la instalación multimodal The Hub al oeste de Equity Bank Park con 12 dársenas de autobús y 425 espacios de estacionamiento
• Puente de la 1st Street cerrado por construcción hasta 2027
• Ofertas de construcción para la nueva estación de bomberos del suroeste (#23) programadas para junio de 2026
• Informe policial de tendencias delictivas estables con un ligero aumento en robos de vehículos
• Investigaciones de incendios en 11 escenas que resultaron en más de $247,000 en daños

Delano Design Review Committee

El comité revisará varias solicitudes de diseño, incluyendo dos nuevos letreros comerciales y una solicitud para construir tres nuevos dúplex. También están evaluando un reemplazo de techo para una estructura existente.

• Instalación de letrero en 1029 West Douglas Avenue
• Instalación de letrero en 615 West Maple Street
• Reemplazo de techo en 2451 West Vermont Street
• Construcción de tres nuevos dúplex en 320 South Saint Clair

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

Board of Park Commissioners

Los Comisionados del Parque considerarán nombrar nuevos oficiales de la junta y aprobar un acuerdo de arrendamiento para South Lakes Rugby. También discutirán el envío de una carta de notificación para Woodland North Park y recibirán actualizaciones financieras sobre el Wichita Ice Center y los proyectos de mejora de capital.

• Nombrar nuevo Presidente, Vicepresidente y Segundo Vicepresidente
• Recomendar la aprobación del Concejo Municipal del Acuerdo de Arrendamiento de South Lakes Rugby
• Enviar carta de notificación sobre la Instalación de Woodland North Park
• Recibir la Actualización Financiera Anual del Wichita Ice Center
• Recibir la Actualización Trimestral del CIP

Subdivision Committee

El Comité de Subdivisión considerará un plano preliminar para una subdivisión residencial de 21 lotes en 75 acres en el condado rural de Sedgwick. El comité también revisará solicitudes para cancelar servidumbres de servicios públicos y aplazará varias otras subdivisiones para una fecha posterior.

• Plano preliminar para St. Joseph's Place (21 lotes, 75.22 acres)
• Solicitud de cancelación de servidumbre de servicios públicos en West Mohawk Lane
• Solicitud de cancelación de servidumbre de servicios públicos en West University Avenue
• Aplazado: Tallgrass Reserve I, Tallgrass Reserve II y Sponsel 2nd Addition
• Aplazado: Solicitud de cancelación de servidumbre de servicios públicos en West University Avenue

Cultural Funding Committee

El Comité de Financiamiento Cultural dará la bienvenida a los miembros, aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y revisará el Programa Arts Thrive. Esta parece ser una reunión de rutina sin decisiones importantes ni audiencias públicas.

• Revisión del Programa Arts Thrive
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior

District 3 Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Distrito 3 revisará un borrador del Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035, que cubre 1.5 millas cuadradas del núcleo urbano. La reunión también incluye actualizaciones regulares de los departamentos de seguridad pública, biblioteca y recreación.

• Revisión del Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035 para recomendación del Concejo Municipal
• Informe del WFD sobre licitaciones de construcción para la nueva estación de bomberos del suroeste #23
• Informe del WFD sobre remediación de moho en las estaciones 15, 3, 13, 11, 18, 2, 10 y 12
• Actualización del WFD sobre 13 nuevos camiones de bomberos y autobombas pedidos
• Informes sobre servicios en la Biblioteca Sucursal Walters, y los Centros Recreativos Linwood y Colvin

The District 3 Advisory Board voted 10-1 to recommend City Council adoption of the Downtown Wichita Action Plan. The plan addresses walkability, food access, public transportation, and downtown revitalization. Several residents and board members raised concerns about safety, homelessness, and the role of Century II.

• Approved motion to recommend City Council adoption of Downtown Wichita Action Plan (10-1-0)
• Approved previous minutes and current agenda

Food and Farm Council

El Food & Farm Council escuchará una presentación sobre la sostenibilidad de la Healthy Corner Store Initiative y brindará comentarios sobre los cambios propuestos a los permisos de mantenimiento de animales. También revisarán el informe anual y discutirán un proyecto de adquisición de alimentos para los lugares de trabajo de la ciudad.

• Actualización sobre la sostenibilidad de Healthy Corner Store Initiative
• Permisos de Mantenimiento de Animales – posibles cambios para animales pequeños como pollos y conejos
• Informe Anual/Actualización Anual de la FFC para el City Council y los County Commissioners
• Food Procurement Project – mejorando el acceso a alimentos saludables en el City Hall
• Proyecto de Refrigeradores con Wichita Public Schools para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos

The council met and discussed several initiatives including updates on the Healthy Corner Store Initiative, animal maintenance permits, funding a food system backbone position, and a food procurement project. However, no formal votes or approvals were taken on any items; all actions were procedural, such as approving the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved agenda for 5/5/2026
• Approved minutes from 4/7/2026

City Council Meetings

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye múltiples cambios de zonificación, proyectos de infraestructura y un acuerdo de demanda de $200,000. También discutirán mantener las ordenanzas actuales sobre estacionamiento en reversa y aprobarán viajes para los miembros del concejo. Los comentarios públicos incluyen temas sobre corrupción, cámaras Flock y problemas del cementerio.

• Acuerdo de demanda de $200,000 (Ítem II-9)
• Acuerdo y emisión de bonos para el puente 31st Street sobre Kansas Turnpike (Ítem II-3a)
• Mantener ordenanzas actuales sobre estacionamiento en reversa (Ítem VI-1)
• Cambio de zonificación para Langland PUD en 946 S. Rock Road (Ítem II-11)
• Cambio de zonificación para almacén en 4715 W. Central Avenue (Ítem II-12)

The council approved the minutes of the May 19 and May 26 meetings by a 7-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made. Council heard public comments on cemetery funding and management, police accountability, and lack of justice for a murder victim, but took no formal action on these matters.

• Approved minutes of May 19 and May 26 (7-0)

Historic Preservation Board

La Junta de Preservación Histórica está considerando una solicitud para construir una adición de almacén de metal de 3,100 pies cuadrados en la parte trasera de la Johnson Drug Store, designada históricamente, en 2323 East Central Avenue. La adición se utilizaría para almacenamiento y está diseñada para ser estructuralmente independiente y compatible con el edificio original de 1930. El personal recomienda la aprobación, encontrando que cumple con los Estándares de Rehabilitación del Secretario del Interior.

• HPC2026-00138: Aprobación de una adición trasera de 3,100 pies cuadrados para almacenamiento en 2323 E Central Ave (Johnson Drug Store, listada en el NRHP).
• La adición utiliza revestimiento de fibrocemento para igualar los tonos originales de ladrillo, con muros pretil y puertas de garaje.
• El informe del personal señala que la adición cumple con los Estándares 9 y 10 para nuevas construcciones en propiedades históricas.

District 5 Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Distrito 5 votará sobre un cambio de zonificación para permitir un negocio de tatuajes/perforaciones en 8663 W Central Ave y un cambio de zonificación para el desarrollo de dúplex en West Maple St cerca de Ridge Rd. También escucharán una presentación sobre el Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita y considerarán recomendar su adopción al Concejo Municipal.

• Cambio de zonificación de LC a GC con uso condicional para tatuajes/perforaciones en 8663 W Central Ave
• Cambio de zonificación de SF-5 a TF-3 con Superposición Protectora #482 para dúplex en West Maple St cerca de Ridge Rd
• Presentación y recomendación sobre el Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita

The meeting consisted of informational reports from city staff and board members. No votes were taken on any policy or spending items.

• Approved agenda for 5/4/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 4/6/2026 (unanimous)

District 4 Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Distrito 4 escuchará una presentación sobre el Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita y dará su opinión. También llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud para reclasificar terrenos cerca de West MacArthur Road a un Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada para Blue Lake 3rd. Los informes de la policía, bomberos y biblioteca están en la agenda.

• Solicitud de cambio de zonificación (PUD2026-00012) para el PUD Blue Lake 3rd, al norte de W MacArthur Rd, de TF-3 a PUD con retiros modificados; el personal recomienda aprobación
• Presentación del borrador del Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita para comentarios públicos
• Informe del Departamento de Policía sobre preocupaciones en áreas de patrullaje
• Informe del Departamento de Bomberos sobre problemas específicos del distrito
• Informe de la biblioteca sobre eventos y programas en la Biblioteca Alford

District 4 Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Distrito 4 discutirá y brindará retroalimentación sobre dos temas importantes: un borrador de actualización del Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita y una propuesta de reclasificación para el Desarrollo Planificado Blue Lake 3rd (PUD) en 9.57 acres al norte de MacArthur Road. El PUD permitiría hasta 62 unidades residenciales con retiros modificados. El personal recomienda la aprobación del PUD sujeto a condiciones.

• Borrador del Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita 2035 presentado para comentarios (área de estudio: Seneca a Washington, Murdock a Kellogg)
• Reclasificación de 9.57 acres de TF-3 a PUD para Blue Lake 3rd (hasta 62 unidades, retiros modificados)
• Informes del Departamento de Policía y Bomberos sobre las preocupaciones del sector del Distrito 4
• El gerente de la sucursal de la Biblioteca Alford presentará eventos y programas
• Oportunidad para comentarios públicos sobre temas fuera del orden del día

District 1 Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Distrito 1 considerará un permiso de uso condicional para una residencia grupal para hasta 10 niños más personal en 602 N Green Street. La junta también escuchará una presentación sobre el Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita y votará sobre varias enmiendas de zonificación y señalización. Otros asuntos incluyen informes de policía, bomberos, biblioteca y parques.

• Uso condicional para residencia grupal para niños en 602 N Green St (zonificación TF-3)
• Presentación del Plan de Acción del Centro de Wichita para posible recomendación de adopción
• Enmienda menor para permitir ventas de alquiler de vehículos/equipos en 3311 N Rock Rd (zonificación LC)
• Enmienda PUD para letrero de edificio iluminado en 1717 N Vassar Ave (recomendación denegar)
• Cambio de zonificación de residencial a comercial en 2901 N Fountain Ave para almacenamiento al aire libre (recomendación denegar)

The board denied a zone change from SF-5 to MF-29 for a triplex at 2nd and Yale (9-0), with seven members' abstentions counted as affirmative per bylaws. Two conditional use applications were approved: a group residence for up to 15 individuals at 2650 N. Gentry (9-0) and an entertainment establishment at 1712 E. Morris (9-0). Staff reports from police, fire, library, and parks were received and filed.

• Denied zone change from SF-5 to MF-29 near College Hill (9-0; 7 abstentions counted as yes)
• Approved conditional use for group residence, limited at 2650 N. Gentry (9-0)
• Approved conditional use for entertainment establishment at 1712 E. Morris (9-0)
• Received and filed public comment letters
• Received and filed staff reports from police, fire, library, parks

Delano Design Review Committee

El comité revisa múltiples reemplazos de techo en el distrito Delano Overlay, la mayoría de los cuales están exentos. Dos proyectos —un nuevo dúplex en 436 South Walnut y un reemplazo de techo de teja por teja asfáltica en 1022 West Douglas Avenue— se recomiendan para revisión adicional por parte del DDAC.

• Nuevo dúplex en 436 South Walnut
• Reemplazo de techo de teja en 1022 West Douglas Avenue
• 9 reemplazos de techo exentos

The committee exempted eight applications for replacing composition shingle roofs in kind. Two other cases—a new duplex construction and a tile-to-shingle roof replacement—were referred to the Delano Design Advisory Committee (DDAC). The meeting was procedural with no further substantive decisions.

• Exempted roof replacement at 155 N. Glenn (unanimous)
• Exempted roof replacement at 2027 W. Douglas (unanimous)
• Exempted roof replacement at 115 N. Clarence (unanimous)
• Exempted roof replacement at 203 N. Millwood (unanimous)
• Exempted roof replacement at 2440 W. Martha (unanimous)
• Exempted roof replacement at 2421 W. Vermont (unanimous)
• Exempted roof replacement at 1716 W. Maple (unanimous)
• Exempted roof replacement at 526 S. Osage (unanimous)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación del Área Metropolitana de Wichita-Sedgwick County llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias solicitudes de zonificación y uso del suelo. Los puntos clave incluyen un permiso de uso condicional para una residencia grupal en 602 N. Green St., un cambio de zona y PUD para una Subestación Plaza en 777 W. Central Ave., y una variación de letrero para un letrero de pared en 1717 N. Vassar Ave. La comisión también considerará planos finales para Siewert Estates y otras subdivisiones.

• Uso condicional para residencia grupal (hasta 10 individuos) en 602 N. Green St. — recomendar aprobación con condiciones
• Cambio de zona a PUD para Subestación Plaza en 777 W. Central Ave. — recomendar aprobación con condiciones
• Se recomienda denegación para letrero de pared de 18'x7'6" en 1717 N. Vassar Ave.
• Cambio de zona para patio de almacenamiento de vehículos (RR a GC) en W. 55th St. S. y S. 375th St. W. — aplazado hasta el 11 de junio
• Cancelación de derecho de vía en 3909 E. Douglas Ave. — recomendar aprobación

The commission approved the one-step final plat for Siewert Estates, a 4-lot residential subdivision in unincorporated Sedgwick County, subject to conditions. They also approved a vacation of a portion of city right-of-way at East Douglas and Fountain Avenues. Minutes from April 23 were approved with abstentions, and several items were deferred.

• Approved Siewert Estates final plat (12-0) with conditions
• Approved vacation of right-of-way at 3909 E Douglas Ave (unanimous)
• Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0-3, three abstentions)
• Deferred Kessler Estates final plat to June 25
• Deferred special meeting minutes of April 29 and May 14 to June 11

Citizen's Review Board

La Citizen's Review Board elegirá un vicepresidente, discutirá un nuevo formulario para que los ciudadanos soliciten revisión de casos, y revisará ediciones a la política PPMC. En sesión ejecutiva, revisarán dos casos de mala conducta policial (25PSB1600 y 25PSB2277). También se presenta un informe de quejas e investigaciones recientes.

• Elección del vicepresidente
• Revisión del formulario de quejas ciudadanas para solicitudes de casos
• Revisión en sesión ejecutiva del caso 25PSB1600
• Revisión en sesión ejecutiva del caso 25PSB2277
• Presentación de estadísticas de quejas e investigaciones de 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

La reunión regular del Wichita-Sedgwick County Board of Zoning Appeals programada para el 28 de mayo de 2026 ha sido cancelada debido a que no se presentaron casos. No hay asuntos que discutir o decidir.

Advanced Plans Committee

El Advanced Plans Committee recibe actualizaciones sobre el desarrollo de centros de datos, incluyendo mapas y lenguaje del plan integral, y una presentación de Evergy sobre el servicio de energía de gran carga para centros de datos. No se toma ninguna acción formal; los elementos son recibidos y archivados.

• Actualización sobre centros de datos: mapas y lenguaje del plan integral
• Presentación de Evergy sobre el servicio de energía de gran carga y el suministro energético regional
• Comentarios públicos limitados a tres minutos por orador

Sustainability Integration Board

La Sustainability Integration Board recibirá una actualización sobre una solución sostenible para la resiliencia hídrica y discutirá las metas de 2026 de la junta. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y comentarios del público.

• Actualización sobre solución sostenible para resiliencia hídrica
• Discusión de metas de 2026

Delano Design Review Committee

The Delano Design Review Committee will review multiple applications for roof replacements in kind, all recommended as exempt, and one application for a new detached garage recommended for approval. They will also discuss updating committee membership and a certificate of hardship application.

• Roof replacement in kind at 114 South Sedgwick, exempt
• Roof replacement in kind at 430 North Fern, exempt
• Roof replacement in kind at 215 South Sedgwick, exempt
• Erect 22' x 26' detached garage at 218 North Charles, recommended approve
• Roof replacement with gutter change at 1813 West University Avenue, sent to DDAC

The Delano Design Review Committee reviewed five cases. Four roof replacement projects were deemed exempt from review. A detached garage construction at 218 N. Charles was referred to the DDAC for further consideration.

• HPC2026-00190: Roof replacement at 114 S. Sedgwick exempt
• HPC2026-00191: Roof replacement at 430 N. Fern exempt
• HPC2026-00192: Roof replacement at 215 S. Sedgwick exempt
• HPC2026-00178: Detached garage at 218 N. Charles sent to DDAC
• HPC2026-00193: Roof replacement at 1616 W. University exempt

City Council Meetings

The Wichita City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes property acquisitions, design agreements, zone changes, and airport leases, as well as approve travel expenses for council members attending the National Civic League's All-America City event in Denver.

• Minisa Bridge Rehabilitation: overestimate bid and change order limit adjustment, bond resolution
• Two zone change requests: Jahn Property PUD (between Central and Elm, Emporia and St. Francis) and Mooring Plaza PUD (west of Meridian and 53rd St North)
• Property acquisitions for Bleckley Drive drainage project (multiple easements) and 37th Street road project
• Sale of 838 North Grove Street (Housing Authority)
• Reynolds Logistics Corporation use and lease agreement at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

The council heard public comments about the library, SCKEDD housing assistance, senior services, and FLOCK cameras. No votes or formal actions were taken. The meeting was procedurally limited to public input.

Subdivision Committee

The Subdivision Committee will consider a one-step final plat for Seiwert Estates, a 21-acre, 4-lot residential subdivision in unincorporated Sedgwick County. They will also discuss a vacation of city right-of-way at 3909 East Douglas Avenue. A previously scheduled plat for Kessler Estates has been deferred to June.

• SUB2026-00026: One-Step Final Plat – Seiwert Estates, 21.039 acres, 4 lots, west of 343rd St W
• VAC2026-00018: Vacation of right-of-way at 3909 E Douglas Avenue (SW corner of Douglas & Fountain)
• SUB2026-00025: Kessler Estates – deferred to June 18, 2026

Delano Design Review Committee

The Delano Design Review Committee will review 16 project applications in the Delano Overlay district, almost all for in-kind roof replacements deemed exempt. One application seeks approval for a new 22' x 26' detached garage at 218 North Charles. They will also discuss updating the advisory committee membership and a certificate of hardship application.

• Approve new 22'x26' detached garage at 218 North Charles
• Exempt roof replacements at 232 S Saint Clair ($9,300 estimate), 517 S Vine ($24,641 estimate), 915 W Burton ($12,839 estimate)
• Exempt roof replacements at 225 S Clarence ($7,682 estimate), 1924 W Douglas ($39,377 estimate), 1910 W Douglas
• Discussion on updating Delano Design Advisory Committee members (application from Katherine Newman)
• Discussion on certificate of hardship application for HPB

The Delano Design Review Committee reviewed 16 cases. Fifteen roof replacement projects were approved as exempt from further review. One project for a detached garage at 218 N. Charles was tabled pending additional information.

• Approved 14 roof replacements as exempt (cases HPC2026-00171, 172, 173, 174, 176, 177, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187, 188)
• Required more info for detached garage at 218 N. Charles (HPC2026-00178)

Wichita Transit Advisory Board

The Wichita Transit Advisory Board will hear a presentation on downtown transportation and a report from the director. Public comments will be taken, and a new member will be welcomed. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Public comment from Andrew Crane
• Presentation on Wichita Downtown Development Corporation
• Discussion of downtown transportation
• Director Feist's report
• Welcoming new member Adam DeGraffenreid

The board approved the City Council agenda report on the Network Redesign Implementation. They also approved the purchase of two hybrid buses in 2029 using Carbon Reduction Program funds, contingent on availability. Discussion included transit center closure plans, sub-allocation to Derby and Butler County, and a downtown circulator proposal.

• Approved CC Agenda Report for Network Redesign Implementation (motion by Schroeder, seconded by Oswald)
• Approved purchase of two hybrid buses in 2029 using CRP funds (if still available)
• Deferred interest in serving on Sustainability Integration Board (no members interested)
• Denied request for software funding from WAMPO

Animal Services Advisory Board

The Animal Services Advisory Board will hear an update on dog licensing policies, receive the monthly shelter and field report, and discuss old business including Second Light and Homeless Pets and a KDA/AFI update. New board members will take the oath of office, and public comment will be accepted.

• Dog License Update presented by board members
• Animal Services shelter and field update (receive and file)
• Second Light and Homeless Pets discussion
• KDA/AFI update
• Oath of office for reappointments

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a conditional use permit for a large-scale solar energy conversion system on 1,399.6 acres in rural Sedgwick County. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including compliance with zoning code requirements on setbacks, acreage limits, and screening.

• Conditional use permit for Branch Line Solar LLC to build a solar energy conversion system on 1,399.6 acres zoned RR Rural Residential
• Project located generally between W. 79th St. S., W. 87th St. S., S. 151st St. W., and S. 103rd St. W.
• Staff report finds project meets all code requirements, including 2-mile separation from other solar projects and not within urban growth areas
• Concept plan includes 645 acres of fenced panels plus 205 acres held in reserve
• City of Clearwater notified; landscaping and screening proposed to mitigate visual impacts

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 1,399-acre solar energy conversion system on rural residential land between West 79th and 87th Streets South. The approval includes multiple conditions, such as road damage permits, environmental testing, and submission of a revised concept plan to resolve a 40-acre discrepancy. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved conditional use permit CON2026-00048 for solar energy conversion system (no vote tally recorded)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider approving a contract for a fire station alerting and automated dispatch system. They will also hold hearings on petitions for water and sewer improvements in multiple subdivisions. The consent agenda includes second-reading ordinances changing zoning at two locations and repealing the Wichita Land Bank ordinance. Council will receive updates on public housing recovery and disposition.

• Contract for Fire Station Alerting and Automated Dispatch
• Petitions for water distribution systems at Arvada Second, Bridger @ Central, and Young East phases
• Second-reading zoning ordinance changes at 23rd & Jeanette and 37th & 127th
• Repeal of the Wichita Land Bank ordinance (Ordinance 53-030)
• Contract with RideCo Inc. for demand response software

The council approved the minutes of the previous meeting and issued proclamations and awards. No ordinances, contracts, or policy items were voted on. The public comment period included concerns about shelter capacity and encampment closures, as well as a letter about fire truck pricing.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 (7-0)

Delano Design Review Committee

The Delano Design Review Committee will review five applications for in-kind roof replacements in the Delano Overlay district, all recommended as exempt. The committee will also discuss updating its membership, reappointment letters, and a certificate of hardship application for the Historic Preservation Board.

• HPC2026-00166: roof replacement at 258 North Dodge Avenue (exempt)
• HPC2026-00167: roof and siding replacement at 2402 West Vermont Street (exempt)
• HPC2026-00168: roof replacement at 222 North Saint Clair (exempt)
• HPC2026-00169: roof replacement at 150 South Clarence (exempt)
• HPC2026-00170: roof replacement at 200 North Meridian Avenue (exempt)

The Delano Design Review Committee approved one project (HPC2026-00166) for a roof replacement at 256 N. Dodge. Two other projects (HPC2026-00167 and HPC2026-00168/169) were deemed exempt from review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved roof replacement at 256 N. Dodge (HPC2026-00166)
• Declared exempt: roof and siding replacement at 2402 W. Vermont (HPC2026-00167)
• Declared exempt: roof replacement at 222 N. St. Clair (HPC2026-00168)
• Declared exempt: roof replacement at 150 S. Clarence (HPC2026-00169)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will review the City Council's response to the Boards & Commissions Review, likely concerning a proposed merger. They will also discuss MAPC connectivity guidelines for subdivisions and receive updates on the Bicycle Master Plan performance targets subcommittee. Other items include construction detours affecting bike/ped connectivity and a lane sweeper update from Bike Walk Wichita.

• Discuss City Council response to proposed merging of boards/commissions
• Review MAPC connectivity guidelines for subdivisions
• Receive update on Bike Walk Wichita lane sweeper
• Discuss construction detours impacting bicycle/pedestrian connectivity
• Receive project tracking form update

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will decide on numerous zoning changes, conditional uses, and subdivision plats. Notable items include a zone change from single-family to limited industrial at 4225 N Webb Road, a proposed RV campground at Greenwich and Waterman, and a mining/quarrying conditional use in the county. Several items are deferred to June 2026.

• Zone change from SF-5 to LI Limited Industrial with protective overlay at 4225 N Webb Rd (ZON2026-00008)
• RV campground PUD from manufactured housing at Greenwich & Waterman (PUD2026-00009)
• Mining/quarrying conditional use on RR land near Maize (CON2026-00052)
• Denial of wrecking/salvage at 1963 S Broadway (ZON2026-00005/CON2026-00029)
• Zone change to multi-family at 3612 E 2nd St N (ZON2026-00015) denied

The commission approved two final plats on consent: a 9-lot commercial subdivision (Via Christi West Campus 2nd Addition) in unincorporated county near Wichita, and a 10-lot residential subdivision (Golden View Estates) in rural Sedgwick County. Both approvals were subject to staff and committee recommendations and numerous conditions. The prior meeting minutes from April 9 were also approved (11-0-1).

• Approved April 9, 2026 MAPC minutes (11-0-1, Frye abstained)
• Approved SUB2026-00008 Via Christi West Campus 2nd Addition final plat (12-0)
• Approved SUB2026-00010 Golden View Estates final plat (12-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance to reduce the front setback from 20 feet to 1.5 feet for a carport at 2921 South Gordon Street. Staff recommends denial, finding the request does not meet all five required criteria. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Variance request BZA2026-00033: reduce front setback to 1.5 ft for carport at 2921 S. Gordon St.
• Staff recommends denial: does not meet 5 criteria
• Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Advanced Plans Committee

The Advanced Plans Committee will receive updates on draft regulations for data centers, including public input and regulatory options. They will also hear an update on the Midtown Neighborhood Plan and the MAPD's ongoing initiatives like the Comprehensive Plan and Parking/Zoning Code updates. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Receive update on draft data center use regulations
• Midtown Neighborhood Plan update with timeline and next steps
• Update on Comprehensive Plan and Parking & Unified Zoning Code
• Approve meeting summaries from April 9, 16, and 23, 2026

Delano Design Review Committee

The Delano Design Review Committee will review and vote on three projects: installation of six illuminated signs for the Transit Hub (217 S Sycamore), and two roof replacements (1802 W Maple, 118 N Martinson). Also discuss updating committee membership, a reappointment letter, and a certificate of hardship application.

• Approve installation of six aluminum illuminated signs for Transit Hub at 217 S Sycamore
• Exempt replacement of composition shingle roof at 1802 West Maple Street
• Exempt replacement of TPO roof at 118 North Martinson Street
• Discuss updating Delano Design Advisory Committee members
• Discuss Delano reappointment letter and certificate of hardship application

The Delano Design Review Committee approved a request for six illuminated aluminum signs at 217 S. Sycamore for a transit hub. Two roof replacement projects at 1802 W. Maple and 118 N. Martinson were found exempt from review.

• Approved six illuminated aluminum signs for transit hub (HPC2026-00160)
• Declared exempt roof replacement at 1802 W. Maple (HPC2026-00161)
• Declared exempt roof replacement at 118 N. Martinson (HPC2026-00162)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a letter of intent for Midwest Housing Initiatives to issue multi-family housing revenue bonds. They will also vote on several planning items including a zone change to allow duplexes and a new PUD for Rivington. Consent agenda items include contracts for an inclusive playground and transit advertising.

• Public hearing and vote on letter of intent for multi-family housing revenue bonds (Midwest Housing Initiatives)
• Zone change from SF-5 to MF-18 at North Jeanette Ave and W 23rd St N for two duplexes
• PUD zone change for Rivington PUD #157 near E 37th St N and N 127th St E
• Contract for public transportation system advertising management services with Houck Transit Advertising
• Approval of travel expenses for multiple council members to Denver (All-America City) and London (Farnborough Air Show)

The City Council voted 7-0 to approve all consent agenda items except item 3b, which was pulled by Council Member Ballard. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of proclamations and public comment.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-15 except 3b (7-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will review several project applications, including a zone change request for the Judge Wall House from industrial to planned unit development, repairs to the Minisa Bridge, and installation of signage in the Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District. The board will also hear presentations on the Downtown Wichita Plan and Masonic urbanism.

• Zone change for Judge Wall House at 622 N. Saint Francis Ave. from LI to PUD
• Repairs to Minisa Bridge including Carthalite patching and graffiti mitigation
• Illuminated sign installation at 111 N. Mosley (deferred from April)
• Metal warehouse addition at Johnson Drug Store (2323 E. Central Ave.)
• Window replacement at Lassen Hotel (155 N. Market St.)

District 6 Advisory Board

The District 6 Advisory Board will hear police, fire, and library staff reports, then vote on six zoning cases and two PUDs including a 75.6-acre mixed-use development at West 53rd Street North. Other items include a nightclub permit at Twin Lakes Shopping Center and rezonings for a tattoo parlor, office/warehouse, and multi-family housing. Public comment is allowed on off-agenda items.

• 75.6-acre PUD #160 for Moorings Plaza at W 53rd St N
• CUP amendment for nightclub/entertainment at 2020 N Amidon Ave
• Zone change to allow tattoo/body piercing at 1322 W Douglas Ave
• Zone change to office/warehouse at 4715 W Central Ave
• Zone change to multi-family at W 29th St N & N Amidon Ave

The District 6 Advisory Board approved three zoning requests: a zone change to OW Office Warehouse for a coffee maker warehouse, a change to GC for a tattoo/piercing parlor, and a change to NR and GO for a GraceMed clinic pharmacy with drive-up. All votes were 7-0. Public comments on an earlier zoning case (ZON2026-00004) were received and filed.

• Approved ZON2026-00013: GO to OW with protective overlay for office warehouse (7-0)
• Approved ZON2026-00014: LC to GC with protective overlay for tattoo/piercing (7-0)
• Approved ZON2026-00017: TF-3/B to NR/GO with protective overlay for GraceMed pharmacy drive-up (7-0)
• Received and filed public comments on ZON2026-00004 (duplex case, already approved)

District 2 Advisory Board

The District 2 Advisory Board will vote on four zone changes and conditional uses, including a 73.8-acre PUD to allow an RV campground at a manufactured home park. Other items include a neighborhood swimming pool, a tattoo/body piercing shop, and a rezoning for industrial warehousing. Staff reports from police, fire, library, and parks will also be presented.

• PUD2026-00009: Zone change from MH to PUD for RV campground on 73.8 acres at Greenwich & Waterman
• CON2026-00051: Conditional use for neighborhood swimming pool near Webb & Pawnee
• PUD2026-00005: Zone change to allow tattooing/body piercing at 946 S. Rock Road
• ZON2026-00008: Rezone from SF-5 to LI for warehousing at 4225 N. Webb Road
• Public hearing on off-agenda items and updates from Council Member Tuttle

The meeting approved the agenda and previous minutes, but no substantive decisions were made. All reports and updates were informational only, with no votes or actions taken on policies, contracts, or ordinances.

• Approved agenda for 4/13/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 3/9/2026 (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting with no new business or public hearings. The board will approve minutes from January and April 2025, then receive departmental updates on finance, communications, social media, marketing, recreation, golf, and park maintenance.

• Approve minutes of January 13 and April 14, 2025
• Finance update from Branden Hall
• Golf rounds and revenue reports for April
• Recreation update from Reggie Davidson
• Park Maintenance & Forestry update from Gary Farris

Board of Park Commissioners

The board discussed the 2026-2030 rink management budgets, which anticipate a $54K deficit through 2026, and a potential management change to SFC. No quorum was present, so no action was taken on the budgets or minutes. Other updates included $100K-$112K cleanup costs for illegal dumping at Garvey Park and Sim Park, and a $143.7K decline in golf revenue compared to 2024.

• 2026-2030 rink management budget deficit of $54K discussed, no quorum, deferred
• Potential management change to SFC for rinks pending city council approval
• Illegal dumping cleanup at Garvey Park and Sim Park Sand Bar costing $100K-$112K
• Golf revenue down $143.7K from 2024; rounds and merchandise declined
• ICT Trees distributed 67 free trees with help from park maintenance

Subdivision Committee

The Subdivision and Utility Advisory Committee considers seven one-step final plats and four easement vacation requests. The largest plat is Rivington Addition with 233 lots on 80.9 acres. Also up for review is Via Christi West Campus 2nd Addition (9 commercial lots) and several smaller subdivisions. Several items were deferred from previous meetings.

• Rivington Addition: 233 lots on 80.9 acres, final plat (SUB2026-00022)
• Via Christi West Campus 2nd Addition: 9 commercial lots on 27.61 acres (SUB2026-00008)
• Golden View Estates: 11 lots on 40 acres, deferred (SUB2026-00010)
• Waterboy Addition: 4 lots on 8 acres, deferred (SUB2026-00018)
• Vacation of utility/drainage easement near West University Ave and Seneca St (VAC2026-00013)

Delano Design Review Committee

The Delano Design Review Committee will review four exempt roof replacement and siding projects in the Delano overlay district. The committee will also discuss updating the advisory committee membership, a reappointment letter, and a certificate of hardship application for the Historic Preservation Board.

• Exempt roof replacement at 1322 West Douglas Ave
• Exempt roof and siding replacement at 212 South Athenian
• Exempt roof replacement at 124 South Athenian
• Exempt roof replacement at 301 South Martinson
• Discussion on certificate of hardship application for HPB

The Delano Design Review Committee reviewed four applications for in-kind roof and siding replacements. All were determined to be exempt from design review, as the work matches existing materials and appearance.

• HPC2026-00156 at 1322 W. Douglas: Exempt (roof replacement in kind)
• HPC2026-00157 at 212 S. Athenian: Exempt (roof and siding replacement in kind)
• HPC2026-00153 at 124 S. Athenian: Exempt (roof replacement in kind)
• HPC2026-00158 at 301 S. Martinson: Exempt (roof replacement in kind)

Cultural Funding Committee

The Cultural Funding Committee will finalize the 2027 Operational Grant Application. The grant application period opens May 8-11 and is due August 3. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss any other business.

• Finalize 2027 Operational Grant Application
• Grant application open May 8-11, 2026
• Grant application due August 3, 2026
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Items as may arise

District 3 Advisory Board

The District 3 Advisory Board will consider a request to rezone 1963 S. Broadway from LC Limited Commercial to LI Limited Industrial with a conditional use for wrecking/salvage. Planning staff recommends denial. The board will also receive reports from the fire and police departments and the public library, and hear public comments.

• ZON2026-00005: zone change & conditional use for wrecking/salvage at 1963 S. Broadway Ave; staff recommends denial
• Public speakers: Kurt Oswald (Library) and Rachel Thomas-Murphy (Leadership Wichita)
• Monthly reports from Wichita Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Library (receive and file)

The board discussed a request to rezone 1963 S Broadway from LC to LI and allow wrecking/salvage with waivers. No motion or vote was taken; the case advances to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on May 14.

• Received and filed staff reports from Fire, Police, and Library
• Received and filed public agenda items
• No action taken on ZON2026-00005/CON2026-00029

Food and Farm Council

The Food & Farm Council will hear updates on animal maintenance permits and discuss funding for a centralized food system coordinator position. They will also review the annual report and next steps for the Food Procurement Project, and receive a presentation on the Healthy Corner Store Initiative.

• Animal Maintenance Permits update from meeting with Law and Zoning
• Funding a Food System 'Backbone' Position – review and discuss action steps
• FFC Annual Report/Yearly Update – approve recommendation
• Food Procurement Project – updates on next steps
• Healthy Corner Store Initiative Program Sustainability – presentation

The Council elected Susan Erlenwein as Chair and Lexi Michael as Vice-Chair. They approved a motion to pilot one actionable food procurement project by end of June. Updates on animal maintenance permits indicated no ordinance change is needed. The proposed funding for a food system 'backbone' position was deferred to the May meeting.

• Approved April 7 agenda (11-0)
• Approved March 3 minutes (11-0)
• Elected Susan Erlenwein as Chair
• Elected Lexi Michael as Vice-Chair
• Determined animal maintenance permits will be updated administratively, no ordinance change
• Deferred funding for Food System Backbone position to May meeting
• Approved motion to pilot a food procurement project before end of June (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed assessments for 28 paving, 24 water, 24 sewer, and 15 storm sewer projects to be funded through the September 2026 bond sale (Series 838). They will also consider approvals of letters of intent to issue multi-family housing revenue bonds for three developments: Knox Court East, Knox Court South, and a Vecino Bond Group facility. Additionally, the council will act on consent agenda items, board of bids and contracts, and petitions for public improvements for several subdivisions.

• Public hearing on assessments for 28 paving, 24 water, 24 sewer, and 15 storm sewer projects (bond sale Series 838)
• Letter of intent to issue multi-family housing revenue bonds for Knox Court East (senior housing)
• Letter of intent to issue multi-family housing revenue bonds for Knox Court South (senior housing)
• Letter of intent to issue multi-family housing revenue bonds for Vecino Bond Group facility
• Petitions for public improvements for Clear Ridge, First Furlong, and Stoney Pointe additions (water, sewer, paving)

The council approved the minutes of the April 28, 2026 meeting (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of proclamations and public comments from elementary school students advocating for solar, wind, and hydropower.

• Approved minutes of April 28, 2026 (7-0)

District 5 Advisory Board

The District 5 Advisory Board will hear a presentation from Leadership Wichita and receive updates from police, fire, library, and parks departments. The board will vote on a zone change request for a property at West 21st Street north of Maize Road from single-family (SF-5) to multi-family (MF-18).

• Zoning case ZON2026-00018: change 1 property from SF-5 to MF-18 near West 21st and Maize Road
• Presentation by Rachel Thomas-Murphy, Leadership Wichita
• Police report on mail thefts and illegal vehicle operation
• Fire report on recent major fires (Cargill, train derailment, Joyland)
• Park & Recreation update on summer jobs, flag football, and park master plan

The board approved the agenda for May 4, 2026, and the minutes from April 6, 2026. No substantive decisions were made. Reports were received from City Council, advisory boards, and city departments.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

District 4 Advisory Board

The board will hear staff recommendations on three development proposals: a PUD amendment for increased density at 301 S Meridian, a new PUD for two-family homes near US-54/400, and a zone change from residential to commercial at 5961 S Seneca. The board also receives updates from police, fire, and library, and a presentation from Leadership Wichita.

• PUD amendment to allow more residential development at 301 S Meridian (PUD2026-00007)
• New PUD for 50 lots of two-family homes near US-54/400 (PUD2026-00008)
• Zone change at 5961 S Seneca from single-family to commercial, staff recommends limited commercial (ZON2026-00016)
• Presentation from Leadership Wichita program (applications open May 11)

The board voted 9-0 to approve a zone change from SF-5 Single-Family Residential to GC General Commercial with a protective overlay for a water purification business at 5961 S. Seneca. They also approved two Planned Unit Development amendments: one to increase building coverage and floor area at 301 S Meridian Ave (9-0), and another to create the Abilene Place PUD for duplexes and single-family homes (9-0).

• Approved PUD amendment to increase building coverage and floor area at 301 S Meridian Ave (9-0)
• Approved Abilene Place PUD #161 for 50 lots of duplexes and single-family homes (9-0)
• Approved zone change from SF-5 to GC with protective overlay for water purification business at 5961 S. Seneca (9-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (9-1-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (8-0-0)

District 1 Advisory Board

The District 1 Advisory Board will vote on three zoning requests: a conditional use for a group residence (up to 15 individuals including staff) at 2650 N Gentry, a conditional use for an entertainment establishment with alcohol at 1712 E Morris, and a zone change from single-family to multi-family at a triplex site near 2nd and Yale. They will also hear reports from police, fire, library, and parks departments, plus updates from the city council member.

• Conditional Use CON2026-00046 for group residence limited at 2650 N Gentry (0.482 acres, SF-5 zone)
• Conditional Use CON2026-00047 for entertainment establishment with alcohol at 1712 E Morris (LC zone, occupancy <300)
• Zone change ZON2026-00015 from SF-5 to MF-29 at triplex site north of E 2nd St N and N Yale (0.11 acres)
• Police, fire, library, and parks department reports on District 1 concerns
• Public comment on off-agenda items

The board approved three land use requests: a conditional use for an accessory apartment at 425 N Belmont Ave, a conditional use for a group residence at 557 N Armour Dr, and a zone change from multi-family to office-warehouse at 332 N Pennsylvania Ave. All passed 9-0. The board also received and filed a resident's complaint about sidewalk assessment costs and provided feedback on federal housing funding priorities for 2026-2027.

• Approved conditional use for accessory apartment at 425 N Belmont Ave (9-0)
• Approved conditional use for group residence at 557 N Armour Dr (9-0)
• Approved zone change from multi-family to office-warehouse at 332 N Pennsylvania Ave (9-0)
• Received and filed resident complaint about sidewalk assessment costs

Design Council

The Design Council will consider approving the 90% concept design for public art on the Redbud Trail pedestrian bridge at Rock Road. They will also review improvements to the Wichita Art Museum's Beren Room and discuss the public art community engagement process.

• Approve 90% concept design for public art on Redbud Trail bridge ($300,000 bond funding)
• Approve Wichita Art Museum Beren Room improvements ($150,000 donation from museum)
• Review public art community engagement process and recommend changes
• Review Design Council member appointment structure and recommend changes

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is deciding on a conditional use permit for a Utility, Major—a 1,490-acre Solar Energy Conversion System and Battery Energy Storage System on rural residential and limited commercial land. The applicant, Galena Solar Project LLC, seeks approval to build the facility. Staff recommends approval with conditions, noting the project meets all updated county solar regulations.

• Conditional Use for a 1,490-acre solar farm with battery storage
• Site bounded by South 119th Street West, West 47th Street South, South Ridge Road, and West 63rd Street South
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including lighting and landscape screening requirements
• Project area must not exceed 1,500 acres per county code; proposed 1,490 acres
• Solar panel coverage limited to 31.9% of the site

The commission heard a staff presentation on a conditional use permit for a 1,399-acre solar energy conversion system in rural residential zoning. Staff recommended approval with conditions. The minutes end before recording the commission's final decision or vote.

• Staff recommended approval with conditions; commission vote not recorded in minutes

Delano Design Review Committee

The Delano Design Review Committee will review seven applications for replacing composition shingle roofs on houses within the Delano Overlay district, all recommended as exempt. They will also discuss updating committee membership and review a previous case (HPC2025-00177) with no updates from the applicant.

• Roof replacement at 422 North Millwood (HPC2026-00136) - Exempt
• Roof replacement at 1722 West 2nd Street North (HPC2026-00140) - Exempt
• Roof replacement at 246 North Dodge (HPC2026-00145) - Exempt
• Roof replacement at 141 North Glenn (HPC2026-00146) - Exempt
• Discussion on updating Delano Design Advisory Committee members

The Delano Design Review Committee reviewed 8 applications for replacing composition shingle roofs in kind. All were determined to be exempt from full review and approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Exempted roof replacement at 422 N. Millwood
• Exempted roof replacement at 1722 W. 2nd St.
• Exempted roof replacement at 246 N. Dodge
• Exempted roof replacement at 141 N. Glenn
• Exempted roof replacement at 1124 W. 2nd
• Exempted roof replacement at 255 N. Elizabeth
• Exempted roof replacement at 257 N. Elizabeth
• Exempted roof replacement at 1913 W. University

City Council Meetings

City Council will hold a public hearing on Flock camera implementation and funding. Under consent agenda, they will approve several property acquisitions, change orders, and the sale of three housing authority properties. They will also adopt ordinances including a zoning change at 13th and McClean and special assessments for lot cleanups.

• Public hearing on Flock camera implementation and funding
• Adopt zoning change at 13th and McClean (Ordinance 52-932)
• Approve sale of 1507 East Del Mar Street, 828 North Poplar Street, and 1613 East Catalina Street
• Approve property acquisitions for Maple Street and 37th Street improvement projects
• Approve petitions for public improvements in Cranor, Northgate, and Reber additions

The City Council approved the consent agenda including the sale of three homes valued under $100,000, a Board of Bids contract for police parking lot reconstruction, and multiple petitions for public improvements. Council also recessed into executive session to discuss a construction project under attorney-client privilege.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-11, including sale of 1507 E Del Mar St, 828 N Poplar St, 1613 E Catalina St (7-0)
• Approved Board of Bids dated April 27, 2026, including police Central Bureau parking lot reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved Petitions for Public Improvements for Cranor, Northgate 5th, and Reber additions (7-0)
• Recessed into 20-minute executive session for legal consultation on a construction project (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:06 PM (4-0)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on several subdivision plats, vacation requests, conditional uses, and zone changes. Most notably, they will consider creating the Jahn Property PUD, a mixed-use redevelopment near East Central Avenue and North Emporia. Other items include a night club amendment, a denial of a wrecking and salvage use, and approvals for multiple residential subdivisions.

• Willow Oak Estates 6-lot residential final plat (37 acres, approved)
• Jahn Property PUD: zone change from Commercial/Industrial to Planned Unit Development
• Night club conditional use amendment at West 21st and North Amidon
• Denial of wrecking and salvage zone change at 1963 South Broadway
• Zone change for tattoo/body piercing at 1322 West Douglas

The commission approved two final plats: Willow Oak Estates, a 6-lot residential subdivision in unincorporated Sedgwick County, and Harbor Isle North Addition, a 2-lot commercial subdivision in Wichita. Items deferred include Via Christi West Campus 2nd Addition, Waterboy Addition, and the prior meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Willow Oak Estates final plat (10-0)
• Approved Harbor Isle North Addition final plat with lot depth-to-width waiver (10-0)
• Deferred Via Christi West Campus 2nd Addition to May 14, 2026
• Deferred Waterboy Addition to May 14, 2026
• Deferred approval of April 9, 2026 minutes to May 14, 2026

Citizen's Review Board

The Citizen's Review Board will vote on several police misconduct cases from the PSB case list, review Animal Control policies, and discuss the case review process including use of video. The board will also consider PPMC documents from WSU and hold an executive session for one case.

• Vote on 29 police misconduct cases with findings including sustained, unfounded, exonerated, and not sustained
• Review of Animal Control Policies by Joshua Siebenaler
• Discussion of case review process, including whether to require video and use of subcommittees
• Consideration of PPMC documents from Wichita State University
• Executive session for case 25PSB2127

The Wichita Citizens Review Board held a regular meeting but made no substantive decisions. They administered oaths of office, discussed case review procedures and animal control policies without voting, and formed a subcommittee to create a citizen case review form. Board elections for Vice Chair and Secretary were tabled until the next meeting.

• Administered oath of office to present members (8-0)
• Formed subcommittee to develop citizen case review form
• Tabled elections for Vice Chair and Secretary until next meeting
• Entered executive session for case 25PSB2127, no action taken
• Added unlisted motion to discuss board positions (8-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Board of Zoning Appeals has been cancelled because no cases were filed for consideration. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Advanced Plans Committee

The Advanced Plans Committee will receive a staff update on data centers, including maps, zoning options, and comprehensive plan implications. The committee will also discuss scheduling special meetings in April to review draft data center regulations. Public comments raised concerns about water availability and environmental impacts for proposed data center sites.

• Staff presentation on data center zoning process options and comprehensive plan
• Discussion of potential special meetings in April 2026 to review draft data center regulations
• Public comment from resident Toby Eck citing water supply and contamination risks at proposed Garden Plain site
• Public comment opposing data centers due to negative community impacts and moral concerns

The Advance Plans Committee received an update on potential zoning options for hyperscale data centers, including conditional use permits, overlay districts, and prohibition. No applications are pending. Staff was directed to develop further analysis and report back at future meetings.

• Staff directed to develop pros/cons of floating/performance-based district (due next meeting)
• Staff directed to evaluate feasibility of an industrial park exclusively for data centers (due future meeting)

Sustainability Integration Board

The Sustainability Integration Board will discuss strategies for water resilience, public outreach efforts, and set goals for 2026. They will also approve minutes from February. Public comments will be heard.

• Discussion of Sustainable Solutions for Water Resilience
• Review of SIB Public Outreach plans
• Setting 2026 Goals for the board

The board approved the February 25, 2026 minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; discussion items included water resilience proposals, public outreach, and 2026 goals, which were deferred to the next meeting. New staff members were introduced and board members were sworn in.

• Approved February 25, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will vote on a zone change from single-family to multi-family residential on North McLean Boulevard for a multi-family development. Other major items include approving the 2026 Transit Network Redesign Plan, the Tourism Business Improvement District 2027 budget, and a KDOT agreement for intelligent transportation systems on 21st Street North. The agenda also includes consent items for contracts, property acquisitions, and licenses.

• Zone change (ZON2025-00071) from SF-5 to MF-18 for multi-family development on N McLean Blvd
• Approval of 2026 Transit Network Redesign Plan
• Tourism BID 2027 Scope of Services and Budget
• KDOT agreement and funding for 21st Street North ITS from 119th St West to Downtown
• Bonding for Nomar International Plaza stage and public art

The City Council approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting by a 7-0 vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of proclamations and public comments, with no ordinances, contracts, or other substantive actions taken.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 (7-0)

Delano Design Review Committee

The committee will review one major project: renovating an existing house and constructing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and outbuilding at 2207 West McCoy Street, which will be forwarded to the Delano Design Advisory Committee. The remaining nine items are all routine roof or siding replacements marked as exempt from further review. The committee will also discuss updating its membership and review a prior case with no applicant update.

• HPC2026-00125: Renovate house, construct ADU and outbuilding at 2207 W McCoy St (recommendation: send to DDAC)
• HPC2026-00126 to 00135: Roof/siding replacements in kind at various addresses (all exempt)
• Discussion on updating Delano Design Advisory Committee members
• Review of HPC2025-00177: no update from applicant

The Delano Design Review Committee reviewed 10 historic preservation cases. One case (2207 W. McCoy) for a house renovation and outbuilding required more information. The other nine cases, mostly roof and siding replacements in kind, were deemed exempt.

• HPC2026-00125 (2207 W. McCoy): More info needed for renovation and outbuilding
• HPC2026-00126 (205 N. Clarence): Exempt - roof and gutters in kind
• HPC2026-00127 (617 S. Millwood): Exempt - roof in kind
• HPC2026-00128 (215-217 N. Millwood): Exempt - roof on duplex in kind
• HPC2026-00129 (213 N. Millwood): Exempt - roof in kind
• HPC2026-00134 (1710 W. University): Exempt - vinyl siding replacement
• HPC2026-00130 (212 N. Vine): Exempt - roof in kind
• HPC2026-00131 (235-237 N. Clarence): Exempt - roof and siding in kind

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will discuss and receive updates on the Downtown Action Plan, consider reappointing board members, and review performance targets for the Bicycle Master Plan. They will also hear public comments on bicycle and pedestrian matters.

• Oath of Office and reappointment of BPAB members
• Downtown Action Plan discussion led by Heather Schroeder
• Bicycle Master Plan Performance Measure Targets Plan review
• Project Tracking Form update for February/May/August/November
• Boards & Commissions Review (old business)

The Board unanimously recommended the Downtown Wichita Action Plan for adoption by City Council and County Commission. They also reappointed Dr. Fox to the Sustainability & Integration Advisory Board and formed a sub-committee to develop Bicycle Master Plan performance metrics. A letter opposing a proposed merger with the Transit Advisory Board was approved for submission to City Council.

• Approved motion to recommend Downtown Wichita Action Plan for City Council adoption (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Dr. Fox to Sustainability & Integration Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved submission of letter to City Council opposing merger with Transit Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved formation of sub-committee for Bicycle Master Plan performance metrics (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Subdivision Committee

The Subdivision and Utility Advisory Committee will review and recommend action on four proposed subdivision plats, including the Via Christi West Campus and Willow Oak Estates projects. The committee will also evaluate five vacation requests to modify setback, easement, and access control requirements for commercial and residential properties across Wichita. Staff reports outline required utility extensions, drainage plans, and fire code compliance for each site.

• Via Christi West Campus 2nd Addition: 9 commercial lots on 27.6 acres near N 151st St W
• Willow Oak Estates: 7 residential lots on 37 acres at E 77th St N and N Greenwich Rd
• Cedar Rust Estates replat: 6 lots on 25.9 acres near W 39th St S
• Harbor Isle North Addition: 2 lots on 11.87 acres at W 51st St N
• Five vacation requests to reduce setbacks or vacate easements on properties along N Holyoke Ave, S Broadway Ave, and S Shefford Ave

Advanced Plans Committee

The Advanced Plans Committee will receive a presentation from the Berkley Group on draft policies and regulatory options for data centers. The committee will consider definitions for micro, standard, and hyperscale data centers, as well as options such as conditional use permits, overlay districts, and potential prohibitions. No final action is expected; the item is for discussion and feedback.

• Draft data center policy and regulatory options from Berkley Group presented
• Definitions proposed: micro (<5,000 sq ft), standard (5,000–150,000 sq ft), hyperscale (>150,000 sq ft)
• Regulatory options include conditional use, overlay district, floating zone, or prohibition of hyperscale data centers
• Potential setback requirements of 200–1,000 feet from residential zones discussed
• Public comments accepted (3-minute limit) on agenda items

The Advanced Plans Committee received and filed a presentation on data center regulatory options from the Berkley Group. No regulatory decisions were made, but the committee directed staff to produce a public survey report on data centers and make it available online and in physical copy. The committee also scheduled future special meetings to continue discussion.

• Received and filed data center policy update presentation (unanimous)
• Directed creation of public survey report on data centers (unanimous)

Wichita Transit Advisory Board

The Wichita Transit Advisory Board will vote on the implementation of a network redesign. The board will also review an information binder for new appointees, hear a Q1 2026 report, and consider recommending a candidate to fill a vacant seat on the Sustainability Integration Board.

• Administer Oath of Office for reappointed members for 2026-2028 term
• Public comments accepted via email (limit 5 minutes per speaker)
• Review and vote on Network Redesign Implementation
• Board asked to recommend someone to fill expired term on Sustainability Integration Board
• Review of Q1 2026 report from Director Feist

The board approved the February meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; discussions included feedback from a route renaming survey and a workshop on a potential merger with the Bike and Pedestrian Board, which is unlikely.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several significant items including an updated ethics ordinance, setting 2027 retirement contribution rates at 27% for police/fire and 15.5% for employees, and a $420,000 HOME grant for the Ark River Residences project. Other items include a zoning code amendment on public notification and a purchase/sale agreement for a parking garage with WBD, LLC.

• Approve updated ethics ordinance for city officials
• Set Police/Fire Retirement contribution rate at 27% and Employees at 15.5% for 2027
• Allocate $420,000 HOME funding for Ark River Residences project
• Adopt amendment to Unified Zoning Code on public notification in city
• Approve purchase/sale and lease agreement for parking garage with WBD, LLC (District IV)

The city council approved the consent agenda (items 1-12) and the Board of Bids contracts (April 13, 2026) both by 6-0 votes. A proposed purchase and sale agreement for a parking garage with WBD, LLC was discussed extensively but no vote was recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-12 (6-0)
• Approved Board of Bids contracts (6-0)
• No vote recorded on parking garage purchase and lease agreement with WBD, LLC

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will review a major interior and exterior restoration of the Van Arsdale House, a contributing building in the Park Place-Fairview Historic District. They will also decide on a zone change to allow a tattoo/body piercing business at 1029 West Douglas Avenue, and receive an update on Highland Cemetery funding. Several minor roof replacements and sign changes are on the consent agenda.

• Restoration of Van Arsdale House (1545 N Park Place) with porch columns, kitchen, windows, and HVAC upgrades
• Zone change request for tattooing/body piercing at 1029 W Douglas Avenue (Riley-Holden Block)
• Update from law on Highland Cemetery issues and insufficient $131,000 funding
• Roof replacement in kind at 1111 N Bitting Street
• Nonilluminated sign installation at 106 S Emporia Avenue

District 6 Advisory Board

The board will provide feedback on the city's 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants. They will also consider several zoning cases including a self-storage conditional use on West Central Avenue, a planned unit development for apartments on Elm Street, and multiple residential zone changes. Police and fire departments will present crime and safety updates.

• Provide feedback on 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants (CDBG, HOME, ESG)
• Conditional use for self-storage warehouse at 3104-3130 W. Central Ave.
• PUD zone change for Elm Street Apartments on 2.34 acres at W. Elm St. & Mt. Carmel Ave.
• Zone change from SF-5 to MF-18 at N. McLean Blvd. near W. 13th St. N.
• Zone change from SF-5 to TF-3 at 525 N. Clara St.; staff recommends denial for MF-18 at N. Jeanette Ave.

District 2 Advisory Board

The District 2 Advisory Board will vote on two zoning changes: a PUD amendment to allow a group residence for up to 12 individuals near 127th St E and Pawnee Rd, and a zone change for a 70.6-acre PUD called Rivington near 37th St N and 127th St E. The board will also hear public comment on funding priorities for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants for the 2026-2027 year. Staff reports from police, fire, library, and parks departments will be received.

• PUD2026-00001: Amendment to allow Group Residence, Limited (Home Plus) for up to 12 people on Lot 25, Buffalo Grove Addition
• PUD2026-00003: Zone change from SF-5 to PUD for 70.6 acres at 37th St N and 127th St E (Rivington PUD)
• FY2026-2027 CDBG, HOME, ESG funding priorities public comment
• Oath of office for new board member Judah Craig
• Police crime statistics: Part 1 violent crime down 20% year-over-year, property crime down 12%

The meeting consisted of staff reports and public comments. The only action was approving the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving and filing a public report. No votes were taken on contracts, ordinances, or other substantive matters.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed report on Ensuring Access for Everyone

Delano Design Review Committee

The Delano Design Review Committee will consider nine applications to replace composition shingle roofs and gutters in kind on houses and garages within the Delano Overlay district, all recommended for exemption from full review. They will also discuss a previous case (HPC2026-00079) and update committee membership. A review of HPC2025-00177 is scheduled with no update from the applicant.

• Nine exempt roof replacement approvals for properties on Sedgwick, Athenian, Clarence, Exposition, Oak, Vine, Douglas, and Clarence streets
• Discussion and possible action on HPC2026-00079
• Discussion on updating Delano Design Advisory Committee members
• Review of HPC2025-00177 (no update from applicant)

The Delano Design Review Committee approved one application to erect a 12'x20' shed at 208 S. Vine, subject to a site plan. Eight other applications for roof replacements were declared exempt from review.

• Approved shed at 208 S. Vine with site plan
• Exempt: roof replacement at 210 N. Sedgwick
• Exempt: roof replacement at 517 N. Athenian
• Exempt: roof replacement at 238 N. Clarence
• Exempt: roof replacement at 211 S. Clarence
• Exempt: roof replacement at 231 N. Exposition
• Exempt: roof replacement at 504 S. Oak St.
• Exempt: roof replacement at 234 S. Vine St.

Board of Park Commissioners

The board reviewed updates on park usage analytics, a master plan, finance, recreation, golf, maintenance, and a foundation partnership. They voted to schedule a joint meeting with the Wichita Parks Foundation. No other official actions were taken; most items were informational presentations.

• Placer.AI mobile data analytics subscription tracking park visitor numbers and movements
• Park and Recreation Master Plan community engagement complete; recommendations due May/June
• Finance report: $955K unencumbered cash, shelter rentals at 276% of budget
• Golf revenue up $228.7K from 2025; MacDonald Bunker project complete
• Tree removal controversy: public comment requests better communication and end to tree removal

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss the continuing Park and Recreation Master Plan process and hear a presentation on Placer AI. The board also will receive updates on finance, recreation, golf, and park maintenance, and introduce a new member.

• Swearing-in of new board member Kate Webb, District 1
• Placer AI presentation by Katie Eddy on data analytics
• Discussion of Park and Recreation Master Plan Process
• Finance update from Branden Hall

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including conditional uses for an RV campground and outdoor recreation, zone changes for multi-family and commercial development, and amendments to zoning and comprehensive plans for event centers. The commission will also consider final plats for subdivisions and vacation requests for easements and setbacks.

• Conditional use for RV campground at 9747 S Broadway Ave (CON2026-00037)
• Zone change to multi-family denied at W 53rd St N (ZON2026-00006)
• PUD amendment for group residence (Home Plus) at 2320 S Horseback Rd (PUD2026-00001)
• Zone change for tattoo/body piercing at 1029 W Douglas Ave (ZON2026-00010)
• Zoning and comprehensive plan amendments for event centers (DER2024-00010, DER2026-00003)

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved the final plat for Courtyards at Greenwich Heights Addition, a 187-lot subdivision with single- and two-family homes. The plat was recommended by the Subdivision Committee with a 4-0 vote and includes seven modifications/waivers related to street standards, lot depth ratios, cul-de-sac length, and alley width. The commission's vote on the item is not separately recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final plat for Courtyards at Greenwich Heights Addition (187 lots, multiple waivers)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will rule on two variance requests. One seeks to reduce the front setback from 20 to 7.5 feet on a commercial property on East Lewis Street. The other would reduce the east side setback from 20 to 0 feet on a rural residential property on West MacArthur Road for a garage and vehicle storage yard. They will also approve minutes from the March 26 meeting.

• Approval of March 26, 2026 BZA minutes
• BZA2026-00019: Variance to reduce front setback from 20 to 7.5 ft on commercial property, north side East Lewis St, east of South Ellis St
• BZA2026-00020: Variance to reduce east side setback from 20 to 0 ft on RR zoned property at 3216 West MacArthur Rd for garage and vehicle storage yard
• Staff recommends approval for both variances (all 5 criteria met)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to reduce the front setback from 20 feet to 7.5 feet for a property on East Lewis Street, allowing expansion of an existing storage warehouse. Staff found all five criteria met, and the motion carried 12-0. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting (11-0-1).

• Approved variance to reduce front setback from 20 ft to 7.5 ft for commercial expansion (12-0)
• Approved minutes of March 26, 2026 meeting (11-0-1, Austin abstained)

Advanced Plans Committee

The Advanced Plans Committee will receive updates on data center public input and the College Hill Overlay project. They will discuss scheduling special meetings to review draft data center regulations in April. The committee will also get an update on MAPD operations including the Comprehensive Plan, Parking & Zoning Code, and Midtown Neighborhood Plan updates.

• Receive and file Data Centers Open House and Public Input Report
• Update on College Hill Overlay project timeline and next steps
• Potential special meetings on April 16 or 23 to review draft data center regulations
• MAPD update on Comprehensive Plan, Parking & Unified Zoning Code, and Midtown Neighborhood Plan
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Advanced Plans Committee received and filed updates on data centers and the College Hill overlay, and approved the March 12 meeting summary 5-0. No substantive decisions were made on regulations or policy changes.

• Approved March 12 meeting summary (5-0)
• Received and filed data center public input report
• Received and filed College Hill overlay update

Food and Farm Council

The Food and Farm Council will vote on funding a full-time food system 'backbone' position to coordinate local food efforts. They will also elect a new chair and vice chair, and hear updates on animal maintenance permits and food procurement guidelines.

• Vote on funding a full-time food system 'backbone' position
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Update on animal maintenance permits with ICT Farms
• Food Procurement Guidelines for City of Wichita
• Funding request from K-State Extension-Sedgwick County

The council approved updated bylaws (9-0) outlining officer duties. They also discussed a proposed full-time food system backbone position, the Food System Master Plan, healthy food procurement guidelines, and ongoing initiatives like the Healthy Corner Store Initiative and work plan activities. Elections for chair and vice chair are set for April.

• Approved updated bylaws (9-0)
• Approved March 3 agenda (9-0)
• Approved February 3 minutes (9-0)

City Council Meetings

The council will decide on funding and purchasing robotic dogs for police, simplifying short-term rental licenses, and dissolving the Wichita Land Bank. They will also hold public hearings on multifamily housing bonds and a tax agreement for Webb Industrial.

• Approve $ for SPOT robotic dogs from RADeCO, Inc via bond resolution
• Public hearing on multifamily revenue bonds for Prairie Glen MF, LLC
• First reading to simplify short-term rental license applications
• Receive 2025 Wichita Land Bank report and consider dissolution
• Lease agreement for city-owned property at 329 North Mead

The City Council approved the minutes of the March 24, 2026 regular meeting by a 7-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of proclamations and public comments on various topics.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2026 (7-0)

District 5 Advisory Board

The District 5 Advisory Board will vote on recommendations for two zone changes: one to allow limited commercial near 135th and Central, and one to allow a neighborhood office on Tyler Road. They will also hear a presentation on CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant funding priorities for 2026-2027 and take public comment on community needs. Standard updates from police, fire, library, and parks departments are also scheduled.

• Zone change: 3.4 acres east of N 135th St W near Central Ave from two-family residential to limited commercial (ZON2026-00007)
• Zone change: 239 N Tyler Rd from single-family residential to neighborhood office for realty business (ZON2026-00011)
• Public comment on CDBG, HOME, ESG funding priorities for FY2026-2027

The board unanimously approved two zoning requests: a 3.4-acre commercial rezoning near 135th St and Central Ave, and a neighborhood office rezoning at 239 N Tyler Rd. Council Member Johnston proposed a one-time $2 million reserve transfer to Second Light homeless center, contingent on a match. No formal action was taken on the proposal.

• Approved ZON2026-00007 commercial rezoning 3.4 acres TF-3 to LC (9-0)
• Approved ZON2026-00011 neighborhood office rezoning SF-5 to NO (9-0)

District 4 Advisory Board

The District 4 Advisory Board will receive public comment on the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for federal housing funds. They will also discuss a denied recommendation to waive screening for a loading area at 13801 W Maple St, a proposed entertainment establishment at 1019 W Douglas Ave, and a zone change for a tattoo parlor at 1029 W Douglas Ave. Staff reports cover fire, police, and library updates.

• Public comment on $3.6M+ HUD funds for housing (CDBG, HOME, ESG)
• CUP denial for screening waiver at 13801 W Maple St
• Conditional use approval for entertainment venue at 1019 W Douglas Ave
• Zone change to GC for tattoo/body piercing at 1029 W Douglas Ave
• Career fair before meeting (4-6 pm)

The District 4 Advisory Board approved the agenda and previous minutes, and received staff reports. No votes were taken on the housing plan or the zoning amendment request; the board heard presentations and public comments only.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed staff reports

District 1 Advisory Board

The District 1 Advisory Board will vote on three land-use cases: a conditional use for an accessory apartment at 425 N Belmont, a conditional use for a group residence at 557 N Armour, and a zone change from multi-family to office warehouse at 332 N Pennsylvania. The board will also provide feedback on federal funding priorities for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants for FY2026-2027. Routine reports from police, fire, library, and parks departments are scheduled.

• Conditional Use for accessory apartment at 425 N Belmont Avenue to legalize existing unit
• Conditional Use for group residence at 557 N Armour Drive in SF-5 district
• Zone change from B Multi-Family to OW Office Warehouse at 332 N Pennsylvania Avenue
• Public comment on 2026-2027 CDBG, HOME, ESG funding priorities
• Oaths of office administered by City Clerk for new board members

The District 1 Advisory Board approved three land-use requests: a conditional use for an accessory apartment at 425 N. Belmont, a conditional use for a group residence at 557 N. Armour, and a zone change from multi-family to office warehouse at 332 N. Pennsylvania. They also provided input on federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding priorities for 2026-2027. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional use for accessory apartment at 425 N. Belmont (9-0)
• Approved conditional use for group residence at 557 N. Armour (9-0)
• Approved zone change to OW at 332 N. Pennsylvania (9-0)
• Provided comments on FY2026-2027 CDBG, HOME, ESG funding priorities

Design Council

The Design Council will vote on approving 90% design concepts for public art along the Arkansas River Corridor. They will also approve a Request for Qualifications for integrated public art on East Douglas Avenue from Washington to I-135. The council will review and approve 2027-2036 CIP Percent for Art funding allocations. Additionally, they will discuss improvements to community engagement in the public art selection process and consider City Council input for Design Council appointments.

• Approve Arkansas River Corridor 90% design concepts for public art
• Approve RFQ for integrated public art on East Douglas Ave (Washington to I-135)
• Approve 2027-2036 CIP Percent for Art funding allocations
• Review community engagement improvements for public art selection
• Discuss City Council input on Design Council appointments

Delano Design Review Committee

The Delano Design Review Committee will evaluate eight property improvement requests in Wichita’s historic Delano Overlay district. Staff recommends exempting all projects from full design review because they involve replacing existing roofs and gutters with matching materials. The committee will also discuss two pending applications and note that one previously reviewed project has no updates.

• Eight Delano Overlay roof/gutter replacements recommended for design review exemption
• Projects at 531 S Elizabeth St, 526 S Millwood, 427 S Glenn, 628 N Sedgwick St, and 339 N Seneca St
• Modified bitumen roof replacement at 2228 W Saint Louis St and parapet work at 2136 W 2nd St N
• Discussion on applications HPC2026-00066 and HPC2026-00079
• Review of project HPC2025-00177 with no applicant updates

The Delano Design Review Committee approved one project (HPC2026-00110) for a roof replacement with modified bitumen and coping, and determined 11 other roofing replacement projects were exempt from review. All decisions were unanimous or without recorded dissent.

• Approved HPC2026-00110 at 2136 W. 2nd St. N., Suite #100: replace modified bitumen roof in kind and add 3" coping
• Exempted HPC2026-00102 at 531 S. Elizabeth: replace composition shingle roof on house and shed in kind
• Exempted HPC2026-00104 at 526 S. Millwood: replace composition shingle roof on house in kind
• Exempted HPC2026-00105 at 427 S. Glenn: replace composition shingle roof on house in kind
• Exempted HPC2026-00106 at 628 N. S Sedgwick: replace composition shingle roof in kind
• Exempted HPC2026-00107 at 339 N. Seneca: replace composition shingle roof on house in kind
• Exempted HPC2026-00108 at 344 N. Meridian: replace composition shingle roof on house in kind
• Exempted HPC2026-00109 at 2228 W. St. Louis: replace composition shingles on house and garage in kind

Delano Design Advisory Committee

The committee will advise on two residential projects under the Delano Overlay design guidelines. The first involves a major exterior remodel at 400 N Elizabeth Street, including rebuilding the front porch with stucco, replacing asbestos siding with stucco, and adding a concrete parking pad. The second is a new 12x20 shed at 208 S Vine Street. The committee's consultation will be forwarded to the Design Review Committee for final action.

• 400 N Elizabeth St: rebuild front porch with stucco, replace asbestos siding with stucco, add 1,200 sq ft concrete parking pad
• 208 S Vine St: new 12x20 backyard shed
• Consultation on architectural compatibility with Delano Neighborhood Design Guidelines
• Guidelines questioned: retention of architectural features, visual integrity, porch orientation, and 60% live plant material requirement