10-03-2006 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning
Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, October 3, 2006—7:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Staff Conference Room
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. In attendance with Chairman
Larson were Commissioner Gregg, Commissioner Bennett, Commissioner Onufreiczuk,
Commissioner Hemphill, and Commissioner Ames, with Commissioner Goss being
absent.
Staff members present were Rena& 011ie, Chris Hoisted, and Mary Bradley.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Onufreiczuk gave the invocation and Commissioner Hemphill led the
pledge of allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one approached the Commissioners.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the September
19, 2006 Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Commissioner
Gregg, to approve the minutes from September 19, 2006, regular meeting as submitted
with no changes or corrections noted. Motion passed 4 — 0 - 2, with Commissioners
Hemphill and Ames abstaining.
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ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of a Site Plan for a proposed 71,290
square foot educational facility on 16.61 gross acres. Generally
located south of FM 2514 (Parker Road) and west of FM 1378
(Country Club Drive).
Ms. 011ie stated that the applicant is proposing to develop an elementary school, which
will be the eighth elementary school in the Wylie Independent School District. The
school will sit approximately 847.54 feet from FM 1378, and will be accessible by a
2,127 foot drive. The proposed building totals 71,290 square feet on 16.560 acres.
A Final Plat is on the current agenda for consideration.
The building will be constructed primarily of brick.
Commissioner Ames questioned the location of the sidewalks and if a sidewalk will be
provided on the backside of the property for accessibility to the Riverchase Addition to
the south. Mr. Ronny Klingbeil, RLK Engineering, 111 West Main, Allen, Texas,
representative for the applicant, stated that there will be a sidewalk toward the main
entry from the school. A right-of-way access has not been obtained from Riverchase
Addition. Commissioner Ames stated that a walking trail is located at the northwestern
portion of the Riverchase development, and encouraged Mr. Klingbeil to provide a
sidewalk from the school to the existing walking trail.
Commissioner Onufreiczuk expressed concern of the traffic issue on FM 1378. Mr.
Klingbeil stated that Collin County is addressing the expansion of FM 1378 to a divided
thoroughfare in the very near future. A left turn lane will be provided from FM 1378 to
the school property. A traffic analysis did warrant a need for a signal light at Parker and
FM 1378.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner Ames,
to recommend approval of the Site Plan for 71,290 square foot educational facility on
16.61 gross acres. Property generally located south of FM 2514 (Parker Road) and
west of FM 1378 (Country Club Drive); with the suggestion that RLK Engineering
contact Riverchase Homeowners Association to provide an access easement into the
neighborhood. Motion carried 5 — 1, with Commissioner Onufreiczuk voting in
opposition.
2. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final
Plat for the construction of an educational facility for WISD on one
lot. Generally located south of FM 2514 (Parker Road) and west of FM
1378 (Country Club Drive).
Ms. 011ie stated that the subject property is the Final Plat from the Site Plan considered
on the current agenda.
The Plat will create one lot totaling 16.606 gross acres, and dedicates 20 feet of right-of-
way for widening along the eastern portion of the property at FM 1378.
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With no questions for the applicant or Staff, a motion was made by Commissioner
Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner Gregg, to recommend approval of the Wylie
Independent School District, Rita Smith Elementary School, this property generally
located south of FM 2514 (Parker Road) and west of FM 1378 (Country Club Drive).
Motion carried 5 — 1, with Commissioner Onufreiczuk voting in opposition.
WORKSESSION
1. Discuss street lights and spacing within Residential subdivisions
(Chris Hoisted, City Engineer).
Mr. Hoisted stated that the new Zoning Ordinance requires street lights every 100 feet
on both sides of the street, and wanted to discuss with Commissioners the intent. New
development coming in and following the new code has a street light at every other lot.
In talking with FEC and TXU the estimated cost is $20.00 with 100 watt bulb, per month.
Mr. Hoisted distributed proposals for the Commissioners to review, one having the
street lights spaced more than 150 feet. From a traffic stand point the street lights are
recommended at intersections, dead-ends, and cul-de-sacs and street lights are needed
for property owners and pedestrians.
Mr. Hoisted stated that the Police Department considers lights as a security blanket and
encouraged all pedestrians to be in a state of awareness.
The Commissioners discussed in length the purpose of establishing a safe environment
`"" for all home owners and citizens within the development. After the discussion, the
consensus from the Commissioners was to take a tour of some of the new subdivisions
to see the lighting and then make a decision whether revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
are required to submit to City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Commissioner
Ames, to adjourn the meeting at 6:33PM. Motion carried 6— 0.
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