09-09-1996 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a Regular Business Meeting on September 9, 1996,
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, Rich Eckman, Tim Owen,
Cecilia Wood, and Stuart Allison.
ABSENT: John Crowe - excused and Steve Ahrens- i,texcused.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Planner- Kelley Shaw and Secretary- Rebecca Rogers.
ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1: Consider approval of the Minutes from August 5, 1996 Regular Business Meeting.
A motion was made by Rich Eckman, seconded by Tim Owen to accept the minutes as presented.
Motion carried, all in favor(5).
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM NO. 1: Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council a request
from Ron Heffner for approval of a zone change from"R", Retail to `B-1", Business District for the
property located at 202 S. Ballard Avenue, and further described as Block 33, Lots 2B, 3B, 4B, 4C,
5A, 5B,6A and 6B in the Railroad Addition. Chairman Peddicord asked for Staff comments. Kelley
Shaw stated that Staff recommends this zone change. Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating does
not fit into the regular description of an air conditioning and heating"shop". Mr. Heffner's building
would consist of a reception area, four (4) offices, a break room and limited warehouse storage.
There will be no outside storage, no repair or manufacturing of equipment (this is done on the
customer's premises)and all vehicles go home with employees overnight. Staff feels that the business
conforms to B-1 zoning and that this is acceptable on the Highway 78 corridor. The widening of
Hwy. 78 will not affect this property. Staff also feels that Mr. Heffner's business would be a good
tenant for that property. Chairman Peddicord opened the Public Hearing. Ron Heffner, 1417
Lakeview Drive, Wylie, Texas was present to speak for his request. Mr. Heffner stated that he has
no room for growth at his present location. His business is service oriented, mainly a business office,
and all work is done on the customers job site. The limited warehousing would consist of enough
supplies to keep his trucks stocked and the trucks go home with the employees. Equipment for big
commercial jobs would be delivered on-site, not to the office. No one else present spoke for or
against the proposed zone change. Chairman Peddicord closed the Public Hearing. Chairman
Peddicord stated that three responses for and one response against were received. Chairman
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Peddicord mentioned dedication of land for the widening of Highway 78 and that he would like the
land dedication incorporated with the zone change. Mr. Shaw stated that there were no plans for
dedication at this time. Parking requirements were brought up and it was determined that there are
more than enough spaces. Rich Eckman made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of
a request from Ron Heffner for a zone change from"R", Retail to `B-1", Business District for the
property located at 202 S. Ballard Avenue, and further described as Block 33, Lots 2B, 3B, 4B, 4C,
5A, 5B, 6A, and 6B in the Railroad Addition contingent upon deeding of property for widening of
Highway 78. Motion was seconded by Stuart Allison. Motion passed, 4 in favor(Stuart, Tim, Rich
and Bart), 1 opposed(Cecilia Wood).
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
No citizen participation.
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURN: A motion was made to adjourn by Tim Owen, seconded by Stuart Allison. Motion
carried, all in favor(7 votes). Chairman Peddicord adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Bart Peddicord, Chairman Rebecca Rogers, Secret
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