05-15-1995 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a Regular Business Meeting on May 15, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the Wylie Municipal Complex, located at 2000 Hwy. 78 North, Wylie, Texas 75098. A
quorum was present and a notice was posted in the time and manner required by law.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bart Peddicord ,Vice-Chairman, Rich Eckman, John
Crowe, Stuart Allison, Steve Ahrens, Cecilia Wood, and Tim Owen.
ABSENT: All present
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Building Inspector, March Coover and Technical Coordinator, Lisa Price
ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1: Consider approval of the Minutes from April 17, 1995 Regular Business Meeting. A motion was
made by Rich Eckman and seconded by Stuart Allison to approve the Minutes as submitted. Motion carried, all
in favor(7 votes).
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM NO. 2: Hold Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council a request from The
Cornerstone Private School for a zone change of the properties located at the northwest corner of Industrial Court
and Birmingham Street (1.2 acres) from Ito R, and further described as Lot 13 of Railroad Industrial Park and
unplatted acreage in Abstract 820, Tract 32. Melissa Abbott of 400 Dogwood and owner of Cornerstone spoke
in favor of the zone change. This property is centrally located with access to both Highway 78 and F.M. 544.
This will be a facility of the '90's with a learning environment inside and out, with four separate age-appropriate
playgrounds. There is no other daycare like this located in the Wylie area, with this being a state of the art 10,000
square foot, $500,000 building to add to the tax base. Cecilia Wood questioned whether the Industrial zoning
surrounding the property poses any problems, and if not now, what about future industrial growth. Stuart Allison
questioned the capacity(240 students)which would make approximately 120 cars travelling in a highly congested
area in early mornings and late afternoons, with no traffic signals at this intersection, and no plans to widen
Birmingham. John Crowe also expressed concerns over the daycare being located in the middle of an Industrial
area. A motion was made by John Crowe and seconded by Rich Eckman to recommend to City Council for
approval of this zone change request. Motion carried, 5 in favor, 2 against - Cecilia Wood and Stuart Allison.
(7 votes).
m.ITEM NO.3: Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council for approval of a Preliminary Plat
submitted by The Cornerstone Private School for the properties located at the northwest corner of Industrial Court
and Birmingham Street (1.2 acres). Discussion began by Cecilia Wood for rezoning 3 lots to the north of the
daycare location. Bart Peddicord stated he liked to see Wylie moving ahead with this tune of school at this
location. Motion made by John Crowe and seconded by Rich Eckman to recommend to City Council for approval
of Preliminary Plat. Motion passed, 5 in favor, 2 against - Cecilia Wood and Stuart Allison. (7 votes).
ITEM NO. 4: Hold Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council a request from F.M.
3412, Inc. (Jim Meara, Managing Partner) for a zone change from SF-3 to PD for a tract of land (8.28 acres)to
be platted as Westgate Phase II, south of Westgate Phase 1 and north of the Kansas City Southern Railroad, and
further described as: Abstract 266,E.C. Davidson Survey,Blocks 10 and 11. Steve Heniford,Engineer with Rust,
Lichliter/Jameson, representing Jim Meara and F.M. 3412 spoke in favor of this zone change. The Developer's
intent is to develop this area in the same manner as what exists on the west side of Westgate Way. D.R. Horton
will also build homes in this area. Cecilia Wood had a question about the overflow swale in the southeast corner
of the property. Mr. Heniford explained that when the new road way is constructed there will be a sag in the turn
in the street where all the drainage that bypasses the inlets in the existing storm sewer system collects, and in case
the storm system clogs the water has a way to get out of the street and pass between the lots without inundating
the homeowners. The plans are for this to be a small shallow grass ditch that runs between the two homes. Steve
Ahrens requests this ditch to be constructed out of concrete to alleviate any possible erosion problems. A person
from the audience asked if these homes would be zero lot line homes, and Building Inspector, March Coover
advised the Board that this PD would have the same setback requirements as the existing PD on the west side.
A motion was made by Stuart Allison and seconded by Steve Ahrens to recommend to the City Council approval
of this zone change. Motion passed with all in favor (7 votes).
ITEM NO.5: Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council for approval of a Preliminary Plat
submitted by F.M. 3412,Inc. for a tract of land (8.28 acres)to be platted as Westgate Phase II, located south of
Westgate Phase 1 and north of the Kansas City Southern Railroad. John Crowe questioned the purpose of going
from a SF-3 zoning to a PD. Inspector March Coover said that the Developer's purpose was to build a bigger
home than the existing SF-3 setbacks currently allowed. The City's most lenient setback on a side yard is only 6
feet. The proposed PD would have a 5 foot side yard setback, 20 foot front setback, and 20 foot rear setback.
This would give the builder greater flexibility. A motion was made by Stuart Allison and seconded by Steve
Ahrens to recommend to the City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to making the overflow swale
between lots 21 and 22 of Block 10 a concrete ditch. Motion passed with all in favor (7 votes).
At this time, Board members had some questions that they wanted to discuss at the next Planning and Zoning
meeting. Some mis-information has been given to people to start out with such,as certain zoning that was needed,
etc. Also to discuss possible re-zoning of 3 lots north of the proposed Cornerstone Private School location.
ADJOURN: A motion was made by Steve Ahrens and seconded by Stuart Allison to adjourn. Motion carried,
all in favor (7 votes). Chairman Peddicord adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted:
Bart Peddicord,Chairman Lisa Price, Technical Coordinator