Zoning Board of Adjustments Minutes - 12/20/1989M I N U T E S
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
December 20, 1989
PRESENT
Richard Sutton, Chairman
William Kidd, Vice Chairman
` Richard Sutherland
Burrell Lacey, Alternate #2
Jane McCown, Alternate #4
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Ron Buffum
Subir Mukerjee, Development Coordinator
Barbara Bridges, Recording Secretary
ABSENT
Syd Litteken
Bill Rowland
Edna Boren, Alternate #1
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(The Board was composed of only 8 members at the time of this
meeting.)
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:45 p.m. by Chairman Sutton.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Burrell Lacey, seconded by William Kidd and passed
unanimously that the November 15, 1989 Minutes be approved.
BUSINESS ITEMS
V-89-16. Request for variance to reduce the front setback from 5
ft. to 3 ft. along 8th Street for Wichita General Hospital
at 1600 8th Street
do The Board was addressed by Dick Bundy and Tom Young, architects for
the project. Ken Cooley, Director of Planning for Wichita General
Hospital, was also present to answer any questions directed to him.
Board members were provided copies of the application, which cited
the circumstances resulting in the need to extend into the setback
to 3' from the property line. Mr. Bundy noted the main reason is
the light well separation required between the ICU and CCU
sections. The question was raised on the possibility of reducing
each patient unit by a few inches in order to meet the 5' setback.
Mr. Bundy advised the room sizes were determined as necessary to
accommodate the beds, equipment and maneuverability of the hospital
staff. The specifications of various agencies also had to be met.
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Burrell Lacey asked what option would be taken if the variance is
not approved. Mr. Bundy and Mr. Young noted that either the number
of ICU rooms would have to be reduced, or the lab would have to be
constructed at another location. The Board then reviewed the
detailed design development plans for the basement and first and
second floors with the architects.
Chairman Sutton noted the present 5' setback is nonconforming, as
the requirement would actually be 251. He asked Mr. Mukerjee if
the determination that the reduction in setback would only be from
5' to 3' rather than from 25' to 3' was the staff opinion, but not
a specific determination of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Mukerjee
stated this is the staff interpretation, based on Section 6135, and
always has been, that a nonconforming setback may be extended along
the lot, but not further reduced without a variance. He noted the
Zoning Board has also previously made this interpretation in allow-
ing a nonconforming rear setback to be used for the expansion of a
structure at Kemp and Kell.
Mr. Lacey discussed the traffic accommodations with the architects.
He noted that the deletion of some of the on -street parking places
would reduce the traffic hazard.
After further discussion it was moved by Richard Sutherland that
the variance be granted predicated on Section 7340, paragraphs A, C
and D, but not B, noting it is his opinion that the Board does not
have to find that an application meets all of the criteria. This
motion was seconded by Burrell Lacey.
Chairman Sutton asked if an amendment to the motion would be
accepted to limit the variance to only the project presented, and
not to any further expansion or future projects. Mr. Sutherland
and Mr. Lacey both accepted this amendment. The motion with this
amendment carried unanimously by vote of Sutherland, Kidd, Sutton,
Lacey and McCown.
Add -on item
Mr. Mukerjee noted this was the last meeting for Dr. Sutton, as his
term is expiring. On behalf of the City staff, he thanked the
Chairman for his service to the Board. After adjournment, Councilor
Buffum asked for it to be added to the record that he endorsed the
staff commendation, and wanted to express his appreciation for the
excellent job that Dr. Sutton has done as a member and Chairman of
the Board.
The meet' djourned at 2:15 p.m.
Richard N. Sutton, Chairman
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