06-01-1998 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
2000 Highway 78 North, Wylie, Texas 75098
Regular Business Meeting
June 1, 1998
7:00 P.M.
A quorum was present and a notice was posted in the time and manner required by law.
Members Present: Staff Present:
Richard Eckman, Chairman Tobin Maples, Planning Director
Steve Ahrens, Vice Chairman Barbara Lacoq, Secretary
Ray Capley Mike Phillips, Building Official
Sharon Dowdy
Eric Hogue
Cecilia Wood
Mark Clark- Absent
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman, Richard Eckman.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of May 18, 1998, Regular Business Meeting Minutes.
Motion: A motion was made by Steve Ahrens, Seconded by Cecilia Wood to approve the May 18, 1998,
Regular Business Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, all in favor(6).
2. Recommendation to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat for the Park Road Elementary School
Addition, proposed by Glenn Engineering Corporation for Wylie Independent School District, generally
located at the northeast corner of FM 1378 and McMillen Road and being all of a 10.799 acre tract and all
of a .574 acre tract out of the Charles Atterbury Survey, Abstract No. 22, City of Wylie, Collin County,
Texas.
• Tobin Maples update:
The applicant is platting a total of 11.373 acres. The property is currently vacant, unplatted, and
zoned for SF-A(Single Family Attached) uses. Staff has reviewed the proposed plat and found
it to be in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and other pertinent ordinances of the City
of Wylie. Staff is recommending approval.
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• Discussion:
Robert Helmen, of Glenn Engineering, 100 Decker Court, Ste. 250, Irving Tx, was present to
answer the Commission's questions regarding this application. The utility easement on the west
side of the property are for waterlines to the building. The applicant will be required to build half
of MacLean Road, which is part of the Thoroughfare Plan. City Service will need to be
extended.
Motion: A motion was made by Eric Hogue, Seconded by Steve Ahrens, to recommend approval to the
City Council. Motion carried 5-1. Cecilia Wood opposed.
ACTION ITEM
1. Recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for the Wylie High School Addition,
proposed by Brockette, Davis, Drake, Inc. for Wylie Independent School District, generally located at
the southeast corner of FM 544 and Country Club Road and being all of a 22.1984 acre tract out of the I.
Clifton Survey, Abstract No. 193, and the J.W. Curtis Survey, Abstract No. 196, and all of a 43.8013
acre tract out of the I. Clifton Survey, Abstract No. 193, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.
• Tobin Maples update:
The property is currently unplatted, zoned A(Agricultural), and is in compliance with the
Subdivision Regulations and other pertinent ordinances of the City of Wylie, except for right-of-way
dedication, therefore requires that an additional ten feet be dedicated along the westerly property line
of Lot 1, Block A. The applicant is aware and agreed to comply. Staff is recommending approval.
• Discussion:
Dudley Raymond, applicant, Brockette, Davis, Drake, Inc., 4747 Cornflower Drive, Arlington,
Texas. They discussed water easements and utility easements.
Motion: A motion was made by Steve Ahrens, Seconded by Eric Hogue to recommend approval with
revisions to the right-of-way to the City Council. Motion carried 5-0. Cecilia Wood abstained due
to conflict of interest.
2. Recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for the Dollar General Addition, proposed
by Jackson& Associates Land Surveyors, generally located at the southeast corner of SH 78 and Marble
Street and being all of Lots 1-5, Block 15 of the Railroad Addition, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.
• Tobin Maples update:
The applicant is replatting five lots into one, to develop the property. Staff has reviewed the
proposed plat and found it to be in compliance with Subdivision Regulations and other pertinent
ordinances of the City of Wylie, except for all the required notarized signatures being beared on one
of the prints. The applicant is aware and agreed to comply. Staff is recommending approval.
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• Discussion
Mike Phillips, Building Official was present to answer any questions. The ten(10) foot right-of-way
dedication is for the future expansion of Highway 78. The original construction plan showed an entrance
on Highway 78 and Fourth Street, and will front Highway 78. Current zoning is retail.
Motion: A motion was made by Cecilia Wood, Seconded by Sharon Dowdy, to recommend approval to
City Council with the appropriate signature blocks. Motion carried 4-2.
3. Recommendation to City Council regarding a Final Plat for Phase IV of the Newport Harbor
Addition,proposed by Carter&Burgess, Inc. for Centex Homes, generally located along the east side of
FM 1378 just south of Anchor Drive a 19.103 acre tract out of the N.McUlmurry Survey, Abstract No. 629,
City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.
• Tobin Maples update:
The applicant is platting 19.103 acres, to develop the property with eighty-one single family residential
lots. The property is currently vacant, unplatted and zoned for SF-3 uses. Staff has reviewed the
proposed plat and found it to be in compliance with Subdivision Regulations and other pertinent
ordinances of the City of Wylie except for notarized signatures. Specifically, the final plat does not
incorporate an original notarized signature for Centex Homes. The applicant is aware and agreed to
comply. Staff is recommending approval.
• Discussion:
John Ho, Carter&Burgess, 7950 Elmbrook Dr.,#250, Dallas, Texas 75247 stated that Fox and Jacobs
is a subsidiary of Centex Homes.
Motion: A motion was made by Steve Ahrens, Seconded by Cecilia Wood, to recommend approval to City
Council with proper notarized signatures. Motion carried all in favor (6).
4. Land Study for Southfield Estates, proposed by Southfork Development, Ltd., generally located at the
southeast corner of FM 544 and Vinson Road and being all of a 34.5528 acre tract out of the E.M. Price
Survey, Abstract No. 1114, City of Wylie, Dallas County, Texas.
• Tobin Maples update:
The Land study under consideration is for the Southfield Estates manufactured home subdivision.
Staff has reviewed the land study and is recommending approval subject to the consulting engineer's
conditions being met and corrected as follows:
a. Add a note to the Land Study establishing the Emerald Lane frontage as the front
yard for Lots 4-6, Block A.
b. Number the common lots (Lot A and Lot B) and the retail lot accordingly(lot and
block number).
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c. Add retail zoning classification to note 2.
d. Add the word residential to note 4.
• Discussion:
The Hogan Corporation submitted a memorandum regarding Greg MacLean's meeting with Bob
Taylor and Sedi Toumai relating to the water and sewer issues. This is only a land study. These
issues will be in compliance before final plat. Bob Taylor, Holigan Homes, general partner of
Southfork Development, Ltd., 6009 Beltline Rd., Ste. 100, Dallas, Texas 75240; stated this is
not a rental property it is a MIT subdivision with 30 year mortgage, VA Loans, concrete drives
, brick skirting, 2 car carports or garages, concrete foundation, etc. The property was zoned in
1985 for Mobile Home. Peter Conzano, Graphic Engineering, 6004 Napa Valley Dr., Frisco.
All lots have a minimum of 60 feet at building line. A package deal would run from$89,950. to
$120,000.,three bedroom minimum and deed restrictions.
Motion: A motion was made by Ray Capley, Seconded by Cecila Wood, for approval of the land study
with noted corrections.. Motion carried 4-2.
5. Recommendation to the City Council regarding a Development Plan/Site Plan for the Woodbridge
Golf Club,by Don Herzog for Woodbridge Golf Club, Ltd., generally located along the east side of SH 78
between Sachse Road and SH 78 and being all of a 145.6831 acre tract and all of a 78.8387 acre tract out
of the Richard Newman Survey,Abstract No. 660 and Abstract No. 1072, City of Wylie, Collin County and
Dallas County, Texas.
• Tobin Maples update:
Staff is recommending approval, it does comply with City Conceptual Plan and other pertinent
ordinances, subject to the applicant providing the following information:
1. Detailed fire protection plan for the maintenance facility.
2. Construction and maintenance responsibility for the trial system.
Discussion:
Flood plain,hiking trail. Don Herzog,Herzog Corp., 9696 Skillman, Ste. 210, Dallas, TX 75243. Met
with both cities and county. The trail is designated on the county and city master plan. Want to get this
done before the golf course, is completed. This will be private and used by homeowners.
Motion: A motion was made by Steve Ahrens, Seconded by Eric Hogue to recommend approval to City
Council with corrections listed by staff. Motion carried all in favor (6).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ZC No. 98-05: consider a recommendation to the City Council for a request from Robert H. Sandlin for
approval of a zone change from A (Agricultural) to SF-2 (Single Family Residential) for the property
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generally located along the south side of Brown Street between W.A. Allen Blvd and Kreymer Lane and
being all of a 34.66 acre tract out of the Francisco De La Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie,
Collin County, Texas.
• Tobin Maples update:
The applicant is requesting rezoning from A to SF-2. Six (6) public comment forms were
returned to us, two (2) in favor of and four (4) opposed. The applicant is aware the property
will! have to be platted prior to the issuance of any building permits. Staff is recommending
approval.
• In Favor of Zoning Change:
Robert H. Sandlin, 5225 Village Creek Drive, Ste. 400 Dallas, Texas, 75093. Oak Street will
go through the development, it is part f the Thoroughfare Plan.
• Opposed to Zoning Change:
Glen Lobrock, Citizen, 1113 Surrey Circle, Wylie, Texas 75098. He expressed concerns with
flood control, lot sizes, roads, and the green belt.
Motion: A motion was made by Cecilia Wood, Seconded by Steve Ahrens, to recommend approval to City
Council. Motion carried 5-1. Sharon Dowdy opposed.
2. Recommendation to the City Council to amend Section 27, Sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Wylie with the addition of a definition of Weekend Directional Signs and rules for the regulation
of such signs.
• Discussion:
Mike Phillips, Building Official for City of Wylie.
• Topics discussed:
• Fee Schedule of$75 per sign per year.
• The need for a definition to define and regulate the sign ordinance.
• Centralized Signs.
• Area of Signs.
• Police Department enforcing these rules.
• The commission asked Staff to gather more information and report back.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Weekend Directional Signs.
Motion: A motion was made by Steve Ahrens, Seconded by Cecilia Wood, to table this item until the June
15, 1998, Planning and Zoning Meeting. Motion carried, all in favor(6).
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DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Discuss and Consider Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure.
• Tobin Maples update:
Staff researched the Rules and Procedures and have a preliminary draft for the Commission to
review. Upon your approval it will go on to City Council for approval. Upon City Council's
approval it will return to the Commission for adoption.
• Discussion items of the proposed Rules and Procedure:
• Section 2.3
• Section 5.3 concerning the word"create".
• Section 6.2 an explanation
• Section 6.3 Roberts Rules of Order have not been adopted
• Section 9.2 explanation of how the minutes will read
• Section 10.4D - suggested leaving break times to the discretion of the Chairman
• Section 20.2 - Remove and discuss at orientation
• Discussed having an orientation format in place
• Request was made for packets to be ready on Wednesday.
• Request was made for an updated Ordinance Book.
• Requesting a mail box for the Commission.
• Tobin Maples updated the Commission on The Comprehensive Plan Updates. There were 7 submittals,
it has been narrowed down to 3 candidates. They will give their presentation on June 4 to the City
Council.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
No response.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: A motion was made by Eric Hogue, Seconded by Sharon Dowdy, to adjourn. Motion carried all in
favor (6).
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Chairman, Steve Ahrens Secretary, Carrie Smith
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