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12-01-1998 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 2000 Highway 78 North, Wylie, Texas 75098 Regular Business Meeting December 1, 1998 7:00 P.M. A quorum was present and a notice was posted in the time and manner required by law. Members : Staff Present: Steve Ahrens, Chairman Tobin E. Maples, Director of Planning Sharon Dowdy Carrie Smith, Secretary Eric Hogue, Vice Chairman Mike Phillips, Building Official Don Hughes Carter Porter Julie Schmader Cecilia Wood- Absent CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman, Steve Ahrens. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of November 3 and November 17, 1998 Regular Business Meeting Minutes. • Corrections -None noted. Motion: A motion was made by Don Hughes, Seconded by Eric Hogue to approve the November 3 and November 17, 1998, Regular Business Meeting Minutes. Motion Carried - all in favor (6). PUBLIC HEARINGS Minutes-Planning and Zoning Commission December 1, 1998,Regular Business Meeting Page 1 1. ZC.No. 98-12: Recommendation to the City Council regarding a request from Mike Douglas for FarmTex,Inc.,for approval of a zone change from A(Agricultural)to I (Industrial) for the property generally located at the northwest corner of SH 78 and Eubanks Lane, and being all of a certain.998 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 I(Industrial)zoning to utilize the existing structures on the property zoned for business and up to four(4)tenants. The property will be used for assembly and light manufacturing. Currently the property is not in the City of Wylie proper. The two public hearings required by state statues for annexation have been held. The ordinance will go to City Council on December 15, 1998. The properties to the north, east, and west are vacant and zoned for I(Industrial)uses. The property to the south is vacant and zoned for A(Agricultural) uses. Public comment forms were sent to (eight) 8 property owners and none have been returned. The Comprehensive Plan recommends retail, commercial, and business uses for the property. Although the proposed zoning is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Staff agrees that an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan may be warranted due to the proximity of the railroad to the north and the existing I (Industrial) zoning to the north, east and west. Staff is recommending approval. Applicant - Mike Douglas, Heritage Circle, Sachse, TX The property is currently being used for light manufacturing and assembly. He is looking for tenants of similar nature. I (Industrial) zoning was requested due to the size of his structures. One structure is 8330 square feet and the ordinance reads, B-2 is not to exceed 8000 square feet. Public Hearing.... No Comments. Motion: A motion was made by Don Hughes, Seconded by Carter Porter to recommend approval to City Council. Motion Failed- (2-4). Motion: A motion was made by Sharon Dowdy, Seconded by Julie Schmader to recommend approval of a B-2(Business) zoning at the applicants request. Note one building is 8,330 square feet and only 8,000 square feet may be used for manufacturing and the other 330 square feet can be used for office or showroom. Motion Carried - all in favor (6). Minutes-Planning and Zoning Commission December 1, 1998,Regular Business Meeting Page 2 2. ZC.No.98-13: Recommendation to the City Council regarding a request from Gary Defrain for Campbell Wylie Partners,for approval of a zone change from A(Agricultural) to PD (Planned Development) for single family, multifamily, business, and open space uses, for the property generally located at the northeast corner of McCreary Road and McMillen Road and being all of a certain 327.485 acre tract out of the John W. Mitchell Survey, Abstract No. 589 and the Lewis M. Marshall Survey, Coffin County, Texas. Tobin Maples Update: This is a mixed use development Staff has been working with the developer for several months. In compliance with state statutes and city ordinances the was advertised for public hearing, however, subsequent to Staff advertising the case, the applicant indicated that he would like to revise the conceptual plan and have this tabled to the December 15, 1998 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in order to allow Staff time to review the revisions. Staff is recommending this case to be tabled. Public Hearing... No Comments Motion: A motion was made by Eric Hogue, Seconded by Don Hughes to table this item to the December 15, 1998 Planning and Zoning agenda. Motion Carried- all in favor(6). 3. ZC. No. 98-15: Recommendation to the City Council regarding a request from J. C. Worley, for approval of a zone change from A(Agricultural)to B-2 (Business) for the property generally located along the south side of SH 78 north of Wylie Ranch East Estates, and being all of Lot 6 of the Wylie Ranch Estates Commercial Park, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume C, Page 8, plat records of Collin County, Texas. Tobin Maples Update: This request is for an ironworks company encompassing an office, showroom and warehouse. The property is vacant and zoned for A (Agricultural) uses. The property to the north is zoned SF-A (Single Family Attached) and is under consideration for B-1 (Business) and I (Industrial). The property to the south is zoned A(Agricultural) and developed with single family homes. The property to the east is zoned A(Agricultural) and developed with a legal non-conforming business use. The property to the west is vacant and zoned for B-1 (Business)uses. Public comment forms were mailed to eleven(11) property owners and one (1)was returned in favor. The Comprehensive Plan does recommend retail, commercial, and business uses for the property. The applicant will be limited to the use of 8,000 square feet for any manufacturing. Staff is recommending approval. Minutes-Planning and Zoning Commission December 1, 1998,Regular Business Meeting Page 3 Applicant - JC Worley, 335 Donna Drive, Wylie Mr. Worley gave the P&Z Commission a handout showing the drawing of the building. The building will be 10,000 square feet with the front 2,000 square feet being offices and showroom. He met with the neighbors that are adjoining the property. Some items discussed at the meeting were an eight foot masonry wall in the rear. He also discussed B-2 (Business) zoning to stay to the east of the property. Concerns with the existing businesses and the rear property and drainage. Public Hearing... Marie Routon, 340 Callie Court, Wylie - Agreed to eight foot masonry wall. Would like for the other properties in that area to put up the same eight foot masonry wall. Would like for all the property to the west be zoned B-1 (Business). The drainage ditch is a problem area for mowing. Lighting was discussed, they agreed to use sensor lights that will not be shining into the residential homes. Ms. Routon would like to see this put into writing. John Anderson, 330 Callie Court, Wylie - Masonry eight foot isolation wall. The maintenance of the south side of the fence and anything on the back side will be maintained by Mr. Worley. Concerned with Industrial zoning behind residential homes. Henry Nelson, 350 Callie Court, Wylie - Same concerns. Panel Discussion The Planning and Zoning Commission cannot guarantee what zoning is going to be west of this lot. Mr. Worley has a vote being on the City Council, but there are no guarantees. The fence is not part of zoning. This is the agreement between the residence and Mr. Worley. Fencing is according to the City Ordinance. The fence will be up to the property owners to maintain and install that type of fencing or the City will have to amend their ordinances. The City is updating the Comprehensive plan and changing the City Ordinances. Public Hearings will be held. Public workshops are currently being held and the citizen participation is not there. The building will be metal with masonry requirements. Minutes-Planning and Zoning Commission December 1, 1998,Regular Business Meeting Page 4 The water is supplied by East Fork Water. The sewer is City. The hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Saturday. The lighting in the rear is for security purposes. The drainage will be studied. The building is 10,000 square foot with the front 2,000 being used for a showroom and office. Motion: A motion was made by Eric Hogue, Seconded by Carter Porter to recommend approval to City Council. Motion Carried - all in favor(6). DISCUSSION 1. Sidewalk Regulations Commission and Staff discussed changes to be made in the City Ordinances regarding when to build the sidewalks. Staff will conduct a survey of surrounding cities. 2. Permitted uses in the 0 (Office), R (Retail), B-1 (Business) and I (Industrial) zoning districts. Staff will conduct a survey of surrounding cities. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None. ADJOURNMENT Motion: A motion was made by Eric Hogue, Seconded by Sharon Dowdy to adjourn. Motion Carried - 5-1, Julie Schmader Opposed. tO - C(11A-"W . .gx,ft. ..)._ Steve ens, Chairman Carrie Smith, Secretary Minutes-Planning and Zoning Commission December 1, 1998,Regular Business Meeting Page 5