08-24-2023 (Historic Review) Agenda Packet
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Wylie Historic Review Commission Regular Meeting-
Amended
August 24, 2023 – 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Commission regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public
must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Commission requests that comments be limited to three minutes fo r
an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Commission is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any
matter presented during citizen participation.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
A. Nomination and Motion for Chair
B. Nomination and Motion for Vice-Chair
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion.
There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be considered separately.
A. Consider and act upon the approval of June 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request to renovate an existing
commercial structure, located at 105 W. Jefferson within the Downtown Historic District.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Work Session: Discuss Landmarks Ordinance
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Amended Notice of Meeting was posted on August 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin
board at Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily
accessible to the public at all times.
___________________________ ___________________________
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020. Hearing
impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Commission should determine that a closed or
executive meeting or session of the Commission or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or
is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the
Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Commission at the date,
hour and place given in this notice as the Commission may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting
or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes
permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071 – Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§ 551.073 – Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
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Historic Review Commission
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning Item: A
Prepared By: Lillian Baker
Subject
Consider and act upon Minutes from the June 22, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation
Motion to approve as presented.
Discussion
The minutes are attached for your consideration.
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Wylie Historic Review Commission Regular Meeting
June 22, 2023 – 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Sandra Stone at 6:01 p.m. Present were Chair Sandra Stone, Commissioner
Anita Jones, Commissioner Kali Patton, Commissioner Laurie Sargent, Commissioner Joe Chandler, Commissioner
Krisleigh Hoermann, Deputy City Manager Renae’ Ollie, and Secretary Lillian Baker. Absent was Vice Chair
Allison Stowe.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was performed by Commissioner Chandler and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Commissioner Patton.
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Commission regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public
must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Commission requests that comments be limited to three minutes for
an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Commission is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any
matter presented during citizen participation.
None approached the Commissioners
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion.
There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Ag enda
and will be considered separately.
A. Consider and act upon the approval of the May 25, 2023 Meeting Minutes.
Board Action on Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Chandler and seconded by Commissioner Patton to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. A vote was taken and carried 6 – 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request to renovate an existing
commercial structure, located at 105 W Jefferson within the Downtown Historic District.
Board Presentation on Regular Agenda
Renae’ Ollie presented. The proposal is to remove existing fire escape which is not to code. Use is for a retail t-shirt
shop and a real estate agent office. It was noted that the windows would not extend past the existing façade.
Applicant Robert Heath was present and spoke regarding striping on building. Color choices were discussed to
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match the period of the building. Daniel Heath was also present and discussed the color and aesthetics. The color
of the frames was also discussed. It was noted, by applicant, that they would be energy saving. The applicant was
unsure of what color the frames would be, but stated that they would make effort to keep it period. The glass would
be upgraded to fixed tempered. Due to crime, a double set of doors are being installed. Fire safety was also discussed
and a fire escape is being added. Chance Heath, the applicant’s son and architect, attended by phone and discussed
the stripes on the exterior of the building. Coloring was based on other sixties architecture buildings in/near Dallas.
The Board felt that seeing a rendering next to the church would be helpful for their decision.
Board Action on Regular Agenda Item
A motion was made by Chair Sandra Stone and seconded by Commissioner Jones to table the item until a rendering
can be produced with more details for next meeting. A vote was taken and carried 6 – 0.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Patton and seconded by Commissioner Jones to adjourn. A vote was taken
and carried 6 – 0. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Sandra Stone - Chair
ATTEST
Lillian Baker - Secretary
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Historic Review Commission
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning Account Code:
Prepared By: Renae’ Ollie
Subject
Consider and act upon a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request to renovate an existing
commercial structure, located at 105 W. Jefferson within the Downtown Historic District.
Recommendation
Motion to recommend approval as presented
Discussion
OWNER: Robert Heath APPLICANT: Robert Heath
MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE
At its June 22, 2023 meeting, the Commission tabled this item to allow the applicant sufficient time to submit a rendering
to indicate the actual exterior paint colors. The Commissioners specifically want to see the striping band at the top of the
building. The applicant has revised the plans based on the feedback from the Commission.
The Owner/Applicant proposes to make major renovations to the exterior facade as well as interior changes to
accommodate an Office Use and a T-Shirt Shop on the subject property. The plans indicate new paint colors, removing
and adding new windows and doors, replacing fire escape, added color bands at parapet and signage, and a wood fence
to match existing. New windows will be aluminum.
The revised renderings show the following colors:
Sample 1 Behr Paint samples
Band/striping: G6-6 Chimney PPU25-22 (smokey ink color and may appear as a blue-black)
Primary Wall: W2-7 Shoelace OR-W13 (off white with a dusty yellow-beige cast)
Arch Wall: G6-3 Dark Storm Cloud 740F-4 (a complex gray with a blue-green undertone)
Archway inside trim: OH-8-8 Treasure Map S500-5
Sample 2 Behr & Glidden Paint samples
Band/striping: Glidden THD-B31 Blue Opal PPG1166-3
Primary Wall: Behr W2-7 Shoelace OR-W13 (off white with a dusty yellow-beige cast)
Arch Wall: Behr RS3-1 Wine Pairing S120-1
Actual color samples will be provided during the meeting.
History of property
According to available records, the building was constructed in 1924. Owners have included: Wylie Methodist Church,
Wylie Bible Church, and current owner Robert Heath.
A Replat was approved in 2013 that combined 3 separate lots into a single lot to allow for expansion of a worship center.
In 2022, a Replat was approved to separate the property and create lot 26R-2 (105 W Jefferson)
This item will be considered on the September 12th Council Consent Agenda. If approved, work will begin as soon as
possible and be completed within 3 - 6 months.
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Historic Review Commission
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning Account Code:
Prepared By: Renae’ Ollie
Subject
Work Session: Discuss Landmarks Ordinance
Recommendation
Discussion
Discussion
Discuss Landmark plaque options
1. Wall Plaque
2. Yard Sign
3. Do we charge for plaque? The City of San Antonio charges $95; Arlington also charges a fee. Any fees collected
from the plaque program can be used to put back into historic preservation.
Discuss criteria of awarding LM designation. Review criteria in ordinance.
Discuss modifications proposed after designation:
1. Does this jeopardize the designation?
2. If modifications are known should that be required to be presented at time of LM application?
Arlington:
Nomination Criteria
At a minimum, any nomination for a structure or site must meet the following criteria:
● Be at least 50 years old
● Be visible and accessible to the public
● Be within Arlington city limits
At least one of the following criteria must also be met:
● Possess significance in the history, archeology, architecture, or culture of Arlington
● Be associated with events that have made significant contributions to the Arlington community
● Be associated with the biography of current or previous residents of Arlington with substantiated
documentation
Attachments
Landmark plaque types
Landmark Ordinance
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Landmark Plaque Types
Mode of Fabrication: Plaques are fabricated in several ways: metal casting, or metal photo
processing.
· Metal Casting: Plaques fabricated in this method are usually made from either bronze,
aluminum, or iron. All three must be cast in a foundry; however, not all foundries are alike.
Depending on the equipment and casting process used by a foundry, the price of a cast
plaque can vary greatly. Furthermore, there are advantages and disadvantages for each
type of material. Aluminum, while typically priced in the middle range, looks less expensive
and may corrode over time. Bronze, while the most expensive, looks more dignified and
lasts longer.
· Metal Processing: Plaques processed onto metal, as opposed to plaques cast out of
metal, are the least expensive. For the historical society considering this mode of
fabrication, there are two choices, metal photo and screen processing. In the case of the
former, text and photograph are embedded in photosensitized aluminum. In the case of the
latter, text and photo are essentially painted onto the surface of the metal. Metal photo
offers a number of advantages since it is the least expensive to produce and provides the
clearest image reproduction, which is ideal if the historical society wishes to incorporate into
the plaque an old fashioned-looking, tintype photo of a structure that once stood on a site.
However, these plaques can be damaged if vandals use a sharp object, and they can only
be reproduced in a limited number of colors (silver and black) when used outdoors.
· Shape and Size: Depending upon the type of plaque (cast metal, photo processed
metal) desired, historical societies should be able to find a manufacturer able to provide a
plaque of nearly any shape or size. Clearly, the price of the plaque depends to a great
extent upon the size ordered. With respect to plaque shapes, while historical societies using
processed metal usually are limited to a square or rectangular shape, in theory, no such
limitations exist with respect to processed wood or cast metal. A number of mass -produced
standard shapes, suitable for historic sites – squares, rectangles, ovals, and “colonials” –
are available primarily through local sign shops. Finally, cast metal plaques can be made in
virtually any shape since they are cast from reusable patterns. However, the more complex
the shape, the more difficult to finish the edges of the plaque and, thus, the higher the price.
While these steps may make the process of setting up the program seem quite complex,
most plaque producers will be able to provide advice and assistance, hence greatly
simplifying the decision-making process.
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Fort Worth: Property owner pays for plaque Arlington: Property owner pays for plaque
San Antonio: Historic plaques cost $95. They are cast aluminum
with raised silver letters on a dark grey background and
approximately 7½ inches in diameter and ¼ inch thick.
Frisco: The markers measure 16”x14” and are made of cast aluminum with a black leatherette background.
They are attached to posts set in cement usually located in front of the property to be marked. The markers
are purchased by the property owner with the assistance and guidance of the Historic Sites Committee
Cost of the marker and post installed on your property is $900. (This cost may change as foundry costs
change.) The marker’s owner is responsible for its safekeeping, maintenance and liability once it is installed.
On some occasions, the Heritage Association will install a marker at its expense to designate a landmark
not owned by any specific person. Suggestions for such landmarks are welcome.
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Chapter 58 - HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
Footnotes:
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State Law reference— Texas Historical Commission, Texas Government Code § 442.001 et seq.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 58-1—58-19. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - LANDMARKS
Sec. 58-20. - De nitions.
Accessory structure means structures which are incidental to, and located on the same lot as a principle
building(s) including but not limited to, gazebos, garages, sheds, greenhouses, etc.
Building means a structure for the support or shelter of any use or occupancy.
Certificate of appropriateness (COA) means a permit issued by the historic review commission and the
city council granting an applicant approval for the alteration, change, demolition, relocation, excavation, or
new construction of contributing site, contributing structure, or landmark for work proposed by an owner or
applicant that is subject to this article.
Contributing structure means a building, site, structure, or object that adds to the historic character, or
cultural values and possesses historic integrity of the district or area, and because it was constructed during
the period of significance, typically at least 50 years old.
Demolition means an act or process (notwithstanding acts of God, criminal activity, etc.) which destroys a
site or structure in its entirety, or which destroys a part of a site or structure and permanently impairs its
structural, historic, or architectural integrity.
Demolition by neglect means allowing a structure, whether intentional or unintentional, to fall into such a
state of disrepair that it becomes necessary or desirable to demolish it.
Demolition delay means suspension by the City of Wylie of an application for removal or demolition of a
structure.
Design standards means guidelines adopted by the city council defining the requirements that will
preserve the historic and architectural character of a structure or a historic district.
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Downtown historic district (DTH) means an area as described in section 6.3 downtown historic district
(DTH). District boundaries of the city's zoning ordinance. The historic district may have within its boundaries
contributing, and non-contributing structures.
Historic review commission (HRC) means the historic review commission of the City of Wylie.
Historic landmark (HL) means a structure, a group of structures, a site, an area, a district, or combination
thereof, that has received designation from the city council on its own and not as part of the downtown
historic district. It may or may not also be located within the downtown historic district as part of a separate
designation.
Historic preservation means the protection, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction of historically
significant structures in an effort to preserve the historic character of Wylie.
Heritage preservation plan or preservation plan means a document created by the historic review
commission to provide a current inventory of heritage resources, a list of potential heritage resources, and
to make policy recommendations to guide heritage preservation activities for the City of Wylie.
Heritage resource means a property or properties designated by the city council as a historic landmark
(HL) or downtown historic district (DTH).
Maintenance means any work for which the purpose and effect of which is to correct or protect with
least degree of intervention any deterioration or decay of or damage to a structure or property, or any part
thereof, and to repair or replace the same, as nearly as may be practicable, to avoid any further
deterioration, decay, or damage, using the same materials or those materials available which are as close as
practicable to the original and all of which must comply with applicable codes and ordinances. Maintenance
does not include a change in design, material, or outward appearance, but does include in-kind repairs or
replacements.
Minor in-kind repairs or replacements means small-scale repairs or replacements to correct minor
problems or damage to the exterior of a structure or building, not including a change in design, material, or
outward appearance. Examples that satisfy this definition include, but are not limited to touch up painting,
spot replacement of shingles, replacement of a windowpane, caulking, and securing loose boards.
National historic landmark means a nationally significant historic place designated by the secretary of the
interior for its exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States.
National register of historic places means the nation's official list of buildings, districts, and sites,
including structures and objects, significant in American history and culture, architecture, archeology, and
engineering maintained by the National Park Service and administered on a state-wide basis by the Texas
Historical Commission.
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Non-contributing structure means a structure within a heritage district that was substantially constructed
after the district's period of significance and is not an integral part of the historic, archaeological and
architectural fabric of the district or the city, or was substantially constructed within the district's period of
significance and does not retain a significant portion of its architectural or design integrity.
Potential heritage resource means a property listed in the preservation plan that, according to
preliminary research, may have historical, cultural, archeological or architectural importance, either as an
individual property or as part of a larger district. A potential heritage resource has not received designation,
but has the potential to become designated with further historic research, restoration, or property owner
interest.
Preservation means the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form,
integrity, and materials of an historic property. Work, including preliminary measures to protect and
stabilize the property, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials and
features rather than extensive replacement and new construction. New exterior additions are not within the
scope of this treatment; however, the limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a
preservation project.
Reasonable rate of return means a reasonable profit or capital appreciation, which may accrue from the
use or ownership of a structure or property as the result of an investment or labor.
Reconstruction means the act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features,
and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, structure, or object for the purpose of replicating
its appearance at a specific period of time and in its historic location.
Recorded Texas historical landmark means a state designation for buildings important for their historical
associations and which have retained a high degree of their original historic fabric, at least 50 years of age,
and retained their original exterior appearance.
Rehabilitation means the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through
repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features that convey its historical,
cultural, or architectural values.
Relocation means any change of the location of a structure, object, or material thing in its present setting
to another setting.
Restoration means the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a
property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other
periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. The limited and
sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make
properties functional is appropriate within a restoration project.
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Secretary of the interior's standards for rehabilitation means the standards established by the secretary
of the interior for advising federal agencies on the preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties
listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
State antiquities landmark means a designation made by the Texas Historical Commission and, in the
case of privately-owned property, with the landowner's permission. This designation can include buildings
as well as archeological sites. For a building to be designated as a state archeological landmark, it must first
be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(Ord. No. 2022-46 , § 2, 5-31-2022)
Sec. 58-21. - Landmark designation purpose.
In accordance with section 11 of Ordinance No. 2013-17, and Local Government Code ch. 211, §
211.0165, Designation of Historic Landmark, as amended, the municipality shall have the authority to
recommend historic landmarks that have local importance. Designating local historic landmarks as places of
importance brings attention to the general public and protects the historic resource from inappropriate
changes or demolition. Such places of importance may be edifices or locations which are distinctive and
important elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, archeological and architectural history.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, §§ 15.00, 15.01; Code 1997, § 58-31; Code 2005, § 58-21; Ord. No. 90-11, § 1, 8-28-1990;
Ord. No. 2022-46 , § 2, 5-31-2022)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-46 , § 2, adopted May 31, 2022, amended the title of this section to read as
herein set out. The former section title pertained to similar subject matter.
Sec. 58-22. - City council to designate.
Designation of city landmarks will be made by the city council. Designations may be initiated by a
property owner, the historical society of the city, the city council, or the planning and zoning commission,
the historic review commission, or city staff. If the property owner does not consent, the designation or
inclusion of the owner's property must be approved by a three-fourths vote of the city council, and the
historic review commission.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.02; Code 1997, § 58-32; Code 2005, § 58-22; Ord. No. 90-11, § 2, 8-28-1990; Ord. No.
2022-46 , § 2, 5-31-2022)
Sec. 58-23. - Criteria and markers.
Criteria. In making such designations as set forth in this article, the city council and the historic
review commission shall consider one or more of the following criteria:
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(2)
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Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of
Wylie, State of Texas, or the United States;
Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and
development of the city;
Location as the site of a significant historic event;
Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or historical heritage of the city;
Relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites or areas which are eligible for preservation
according to a plan based on historical, cultural or architectural motif;
Unique location of singular physical characteristics representing an established and familiar
visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city;
Value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride.
Detailed recommendation from the historic preservation commission.
Markers. Designated landmarks will be awarded markers based on the category of selection.
Historical edifices and similarly small sites shall be designated with a marker detailing the
historical significance of the edifice or site.
Historical zones, areas and residential neighborhoods shall, where possible in cooperation
with the parks and recreation department, be provided with a conspicuous and attractive
landscaped area with a marker detailing the historical significance of the zone, area or
residential neighborhood.
Revocation of local historical landmarks.
Loss of integrity (through alteration, addition, or designation) is the most common reason for
the withdrawal of landmark designation. The city council shall have the power to revoke any
local historical landmark (LHL) for the violation of any criteria set forth by this ordinance. The
following criteria shall justify the withdrawal of a local historical landmark designation:
The property has ceased to meet criteria for designation; the qualities for which it was
originally designated have been lost or destroyed.
Additional information forthcoming after the designation demonstrates that the property
does not possess sufficient significance to be a local historic landmark.
A professional error was made in the designation of the property.
Revocation of a local historical landmark designation requires:
A public hearing where the HRC and city council shall determine the nature and extent of
the violation of the designation;
Proper notice to the designee;
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Written notice from the HRC, which shall give the designee the reasons for the proposed revocation of the
designation; and
A finding by the council that reasonable corrective measures have not been done by the
designee and that revocation of the designation is required.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.03; Code 1997, § 58-33; Code 2005, § 58-23; Ord. No. 90-11, § 3, 8-28-1990; Ord. No.
2022-46 , § 2, 5-31-2022)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-46 , § 2, adopted May 31, 2022, amended the title of this section to read as
herein set out. The former section title pertained to similar subject matter.
Sec. 58-24. - City to take into account all landmarks when making improvements.
The city council, when considering normal city improvements such as lighting, pavement or landscaping,
shall, where designated historic landmarks exist, make every effort to ensure that such improvements are in
keeping with and enhance the appearance of the landmark edifice or site.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.04; Code 1997, § 58-34; Code 2005, § 58-24; Ord. No. 90-11, § 4, 8-28-1990; Ord. No.
2022-46 , § 2, 5-31-2022)
Sec. 58-25. - Ordinary maintenance.
Nothing in this article should be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior
architectural feature of a property designated as a landmark or within a historic overlay district. Ordinary
maintenance shall be defined as any work that does not constitute a change in design, material, color from
a historic palette or outward appearance, and include in-kind replacement or repair.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.05; Code 1997, § 58-35; Code 2005, § 58-25; Ord. No. 90-11, § 5, 8-28-1990; Ord. No.
2022-46 , § 2, 5-31-2022)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-46 , § 2, adopted May 31, 2022, amended the title of this section to read as
herein set out. The former section title pertained to similar subject matter.
Sec. 58-26. - O -street parking and loading.
Due to the development nature of property with a historic landmark designation, it is recognized that
conventional off-street parking, loading, and development standards required by section 6.3 of the
comprehensive zoning ordinance for individual lots may be difficult to provide. Any uses proposed with a
historic landmark designation may present a plan for parking to the historic review commission and or the
planning and zoning commission. Upon review, the required commission may determine different amounts
and methods in establishing off-street parking.
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(Ord. No. 2022-46 , § 2, 5-31-2022)
Secs. 58-27—58-50. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - HISTORIC REVIEW COMMISSION
Sec. 58-51. - De nitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Commission means the Historic Review Commission of the City of Wylie, Texas.
Commission member means the members of the Historic Review Commission.
District means the historic district boundaries as set forth and amended by the comprehensive zoning
ordinance and official zoning map.
Staff liaison means the planning director of the City of Wylie, Texas, or his designee.
Substantial renovation means alterations to the exterior of existing buildings that change the placement
or design of windows, doors or other exterior features of the building such as coping or pilasters; an
increase in the floor area of the building greater than ten percent; adding new exterior building materials
that do not match the existing materials.
(Code 2005, § 58-51; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 2, 4-9-2013)
Sec. 58-52. - Establishment of the historic review commission.
There is hereby created and established within the city the historic review commission for the purpose
of, among other things, reviewing and recommending an action to the planning and zoning commission
and/or city council for proposed new construction or substantial renovation, revisions to the ordinance, and
to consider future amendments and long range goals of the historic district or landmarks. The commission
will act in an advisory capacity to the city council.
(Code 2005, § 58-52; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 3, 4-9-2013)
Sec. 58-53. - Number of members; appointment terms.
The commission shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the city council for a term of
two years each. The city council shall, to the extent reasonably possible, endeavor to appoint at
least four citizens at large and the remaining three from the following categories:
Member in good standing with the downtown merchants association;
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Member in good standing with the city historic society;
Historian; and/or
Owner of, or resident or tenant in, a landmark property.
No member shall serve on the commission for more than three consecutive, two-year terms or
six consecutive years, whichever is less, unless extended by the affirmative vote of at least three-
fourths of the full membership of the city council.
Except for a commission member whose tenure has been extended by the city council, as
provided above, a member who has served three consecutive, two-year terms or six consecutive
years, whichever is less, on the commission may be reappointed to serve on the commission
after being off the commission for at least one year, and upon reappointment, the member is
eligible to serve another three consecutive terms or six consecutive years, whichever is less. Such
member is eligible, however, for appointment to a different board or commission without
waiting.
(Code 2005, § 58-53; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 4, 4-9-2013; Ord. No. 2020-05, § 2, 1-14-2020; Ord. No. 2020-34 , §
4, 5-26-2020)
Sec. 58-54. - Commission member's quali cations.
Each commission member shall be a qualified voter and shall not be an employee of the city. Each
commission member shall have any other qualification as the city council deems necessary and appropriate.
(Code 2005, § 58-54; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 5, 4-9-2013)
Sec. 58-55. - Meetings.
The commission shall meet at least once each month at such time and place as shall be fixed by the
commission by its standing rules, which meetings shall be open to the public. Special meetings may be
called by the chairperson or by written request sent to the chairperson or vice-chairperson by three
members of the commission. Minutes shall be kept of all such meetings, and any special meetings, with
copies of said minutes and any other reports to be transmitted to the city council and the city manager. The
commission shall have technical and logistical support provided as designated by the city manager.
(Code 2005, § 58-55; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 6, 4-9-2013)
Sec. 58-56. - Vacancies.
When vacancies occur on the commission, the city council shall appoint, by majority vote, a replacement
to serve the remainder of the term.
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(Code 2005, § 58-56; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 7, 4-9-2013)
Sec. 58-57. - Removal.
Each commission member serves at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed at the
discretion of the city council. Commission member absences shall be controlled by article VIII of the city
Charter.
(Code 2005, § 58-57; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 8, 4-9-2013)
Sec. 58-58. - Quorum; voting.
Four commission members shall constitute a quorum of the commission for the purpose of conducting
its business, exercising its powers and for all other purposes. No action of the commission shall be valid or
binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of those commission members present and
voting.
(Code 2005, § 58-58; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 9, 4-9-2013)
Sec. 58-59. - O cers.
The commission shall have a chairperson and vice-chairperson whose terms shall be one year. The
chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be elected by the commission members. Neither the chairperson nor
vice-chairperson shall serve as an officer for more than two consecutive terms. The chairperson shall
preside over meetings and shall be entitled to vote upon each issue. The vice-chairperson shall assist the
chairperson in directing the affairs of the commission. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice-
chairperson shall assume all duties of the chairperson.
(Code 2005, § 58-59; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 10, 4-9-2013)
Sec. 58-60. - Powers and duties.
The commission shall act principally in an advisory capacity to the city council and the city staff in
any matter pertaining to development within the historic district.
The commission shall have the power to:
Develop, for city council approval, a set of bylaws governing rules of procedure for their
meetings and operation;
Review and recommend an action to the city council and/or planning and zoning commission
for proposed new construction or substantial renovation as it relates to historic preservation;
Recommend designation of historic districts and landmarks;
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(c)
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The commission shall advise and make recommendations to the city council pertaining to, among other
things, policies and procedures of the district as identified in the comprehensive zoning ordinance;
Encourage public outreach/education/awareness programs;
Establish criteria to be used in determining whether certain buildings, land, areas, and
districts should be designated as heritage resources.
All powers and duties prescribed and delegated herein are delegated to the commission, as a
unit, and all action hereunder shall be of the commission acting as a whole. No action of any
individual commission member is authorized, except through the approval of the commission or
city council.
The commission shall not have the power to obligate the city for funds and/or expenditures or
incur any debt on behalf of the city.
The commission shall have any other power and/or duty as prescribed and authorized by the city
council.
(Code 2005, § 58-60; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 11, 4-9-2013)
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