12-01-1997 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING COMIYIISSION
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The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a Regular Business Meeting on December 1, 1997, at 7:00
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: Rich Eckman, Cecilia Wood, Ray Capley, Mark Clark,
Steve Ahrens, Tim Owen and Eric Hogue.
ABSENT: No one
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Phillips-Building Official and Rebecca Rogers- Secretary.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Discuss and consider approval of the Minutes from the November 3, 1997 Regular Business
Meeting. Motion made by Steve Ahrens to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Tim
Owen. Motion carried, all in favor(7).
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider amending the City of Wylie's Zoning Ordinance regarding
"Minimum dwelling size"in the zoning classifications of"SF-1", Single-Family-1, "SF-2", Single-
Family-2 and"SF-3", Single Family-3, specifically, Sections 9.2(3), 10.3(3) and 11.3(3).
Chairman Eckman opened the Public Hearing. Billy Jo Swaner, 102 Tanglewood Circle, Wylie;
Julie Schmader, 1308 Anchor Drive, Wylie; and Heath Smith, 601 Andersonville Lane, Wylie
were present to speak in favor of changing the minimum dwelling size requirements. The above
were in favor of larger dwelling size minimums being required (1400-1500 sq. ft. min.), better
quality homes, and larger lots. They feel that SF-3 zoning is currently a detriment to the
neighborhoods and quality of life in Wylie,that too much is currently zoned for SF-3 and need
to increase the number of larger, quality homes.
The Commission recessed for 10 minutes to review information provided by Billie Jo Swaner.
The Commission reconvened. Discussion among the Commission members ensued regarding
minimum lot sizes, minimum house sizes, quantity of non-conforming houses if min. sq. ft. is
changed, additions, etc. Wylie is not comparable to Sachse, Murphy, Lucas, Parker, etc.
Discussion about upgrading building codes(requiring better building material, ensuring quality),
litigation, how neighboring cities are handling non-conformity; and also get attorney's input
before making a decision.
A motion was made by Steve Ahrens to table amending the Minimum Dwelling Area
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wylie, seconded by Cecilia Wood. Motion
carried, 6 in favor-1 abstention(Ray Capley).
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Billy Jo Swaner, 102 Tanglewood Circle,Wylie,feels that there is too much SF-3 zoning, need more SF-
1 & 2. Wylie needs a tax base to support schools and city services.
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Richard Nance,224 Meadowlark, Wylie,feels that Fox& Jacobs homes do not look good, hard to keep
square footage up, buyers all want SF-3 zoning, the city will turn into a slum by offering affordable
housing (smaller houses=slum houses). Change to 1,500 sq. ft. minimum and don't let any more tract
builders come in. Wants Wylie to look like Plano. Raise minimum house size to 1,500 sq. ft. and get
some good custom builders.
Mark Clark asked what reasons do we have for developers to come to Wylie besides SF-3 housing, we
don't need to be like Plano, smaller community here in Wylie. We need to develop that "something
special", find a model for Wylie, copy it and then do it better. If real estate drops like it has in the past,
we want to be where developers will come.
Nora Weyandt,2 Creekside Lane,Wylie,doesn't want to be like Plano, keep community spirit with safe
and good schools and good recreation for families. The City already has affordable housing and with the
average sq. ft., city services will never be paid for.
Eric Hogue, stated that SF-3 attracts affordable housing, which in turn attracts young families with
children which supports the schools.
Steve Ahrens stated that even if the City were to re-zone to only SF-1 and SF-2, Fox& Jacobs will still
build tract homes and Wylie needs more custom builders.
Julie Schmader, 1308 Anchor Drive, Wylie, is very upset by Fox and Jacobs and the houses they are
building. Doesn't feel that F&J are following the codes(M. Phillips stated that they were).Need more
quality not quantity.
Heath Smith, 601 Andersonville Lane, Wylie, 25 years old, lives in SF-3 zoning, 1,800 sq. ft. house,
doesn't understand why it is difficult for the Commission to understand that min. housing size needs to
be changed. Moved to Wylie for the community and atmosphere, small town life, grow together.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn by Ray Capley, seconded by Cecilia Wood. Motion carried, all in favor
(7).
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Eckman, Chairman Rebecca Rogers, Secretary
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