Central Wichita Falls Revitalization Area Committee Minutes - 10/29/2024 MINUTES
Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
October 29, 2024
PRESENT:
Wendy Browder .Vice Chair
Jose Garcia •Member
Mike Mitchell •Chairman
Ann Arnold-Ogden •Member
Nadia Menchaca •WFAAC Liaison
Councilor Michael Smith •Member
Andrea Robles •Member
Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager 4 City Staff
Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator •City Staff
ABSENT:
Larry Fox •Member
Councilor Larry Nelson •Member
GUEST:
Debi Johnson, Developer&Resident •Guest
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mike Mitchell called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m., and all attendees
were introduced.
Ill. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Mitchell asked if any members of the public wished to speak. No
comments were made.
VII. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Councilman Smith moved to approve the minutes from October 15th, 2024, as
presented. Vice-Chairwomen, Wendy Browder seconded. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Zoning in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area
Mr. Fabian Medellin presented a brief review of Zoning and what was covered
during the discussion at the last meeting. Mr. Medellin discussed setbacks and
what setback requirements were for each of the zoning districts found in the
Neighborhood Revitalization Area of Single Family-2 Residential (SF-2), Multi-
Family Residential (MFR), Limited Commercial (LC), General Commercial (GC),
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Commercial Corridor (CC), Brook Avenue District (BA), and River Development
District (RDD).
Next, Mr. Medellin discussed Residential Accessory Uses in detail, covering what
was classified as a residential accessory, the uses allowed, and the specific
setbacks and requirements.
Another topic discussed that shapes the development of the neighborhood was
increased setbacks. Mr. Medellin advised of what situations would trigger the
requirement of an increased setback and what those requirements.
The final topic discussed was parking, particularly how certain requirements for a
change in use of an existing neighborhood structure could trigger additional parking
needs, potentially hindering future development. The Committee and staff engaged
in extensive discussion on the impact of parking requirements, with the Committee
noting firsthand challenges with parking and its effects on growth and development
within the already established neighborhood.
Staff encouraged the Committee to review the topics discussed during the meeting,
focusing on any factors that might impede neighborhood growth and development.
Mr. Medellin informed the Committee that at the next scheduled meeting on
November 12th, staff would present proposed modifications aimed at fostering
development and streamlining the development process.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
Mrs. Cates stated construction had been completed at Bridwell Park and further
planning updates would be discussed at the Sub-Committee meeting scheduled
after the current meeting adjourned. The next and final Sub-Committee party
planning meeting was scheduled for November 5th, and would be held at 4pm at
the Planning office at 705 8th Street, Wichita Tower.
Updates on the completion of the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) and
Community Change Grant submission were discussed.
X. ADJOURN
Chairman Mitchell advised that the upcoming meeting on November 12th would be
at the regularly scheduled time of 4 pm, back at the Arts Alliance, located at 1005
9th Street, Suite 102.
Chairman Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 4:50 pm at which time members began
the Sub-Committee party planning meeting.
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