01-03-2012 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning
Commission
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday,January 3,2012—6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Phillip Johnston called the meeting to order at 6:31PM. Present with Chairman
Johnston were, Vice-Chairman Commissioner Gilbert Tamez, Commissioner Ruthie
Wright, Commissioner Matt Kirk, Commissioner David Dahl, Commissioner Ron Smith
and Commissioner Ramona Kopchenko arriving late.
Staff present was Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, Charles Lee, Senior Planner, Jasen
Haskins, Assistant Planner,and Mary Bradley,Administrative Assistant.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner David Dahl gave the invocation and Commissioner Smith led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chairman Johnston opened the Citizens Participation. With no one approaching the
Commissioners, Chairman Johnston closed the Citizens Participation.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the December 6,
2011,Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tamez, and seconded by Commissioner Wright, to
approve the minutes from December 6, 2011 Regular Meeting, as submitted. Motion
carried 6—0,with Commissioner Kopchenko arriving after the vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
Action Agenda
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1. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Site Plan for Wylie
High School Addition, Block A, Lot 2 (City of Wylie-Service Center). Subject
property being generally located north of Hensley Lane at the southwest quadrant
abutting Founders Park; specifically 949 Hensley Lane.
Mr. Lee stated that property is located on approximately 15 acres south of Founder's
Park. The existing Public Works Service and Animal Shelter Facilities were platted in
early 2005 in conjunction with Founder's Park and Wylie High School. The proposed
Site Plan will consolidate the Parks, Public Works and Animal Shelter all at one location.
The Park's existing facility is located at 2806 FM 544 and will relocate. The existing
Public Works building will eventually be remodeled for Parks and Recreation
Department's staff, equipment and resources. The Animal Shelter will remain as it is and
continue to be used for animal service purposes.
The proposed Site Plan will include an 18,822 square foot service center building, 3,600
square foot garage and workshop along with adjacent parking and multiple storage units.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dahl, and seconded by Commissioner Smith, to
recommend approval to City Council for a Site Plan for Wylie High School Addition,
Block A, Lot 2 (City of Wylie-Service Center). Subject property being generally located
north of Hensley Lane at the southwest quadrant abutting Founder's Park; specifically
949 Hensley Lane. Motion carried 7—0.
2. Consider and act upon approval of a Site Plan for Keller's #1 Addition, Block 3,
Lot 11, for the development of an Antique Store. Subject property being generally
located west of Birmingham Street and approximately 482 feet south of Oak Street.
Mr. Lee stated that the subject lot totals 0.2 acres and will consist of a 2-story, 2,800
square foot retail antique shop. The property is zoned Downtown Historic District(DTH)
and an Antique Store is an allowed use within DTH District.
Commissioner Smith questioned the plain sign that is shown on the Site Plan.
Commissioner Kirk questioned the trees.
Mr. Jasen Kaiser, Engineering Concepts and Design L.P., 201 Windco Circle, Suite 200,
Wylie, TX, stated that the design of the signage on the front façade is not finalized, but
should be uniquely decorative than that presented on the Site Plan. The proposed
landscaping shows some existing trees being saved,while others that are in the build area
will be removed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tamez, and seconded by Commissioner Wright, to
approve the Site Plan for Keller's 15t Addition, Block 3, Lot 11 for the development of an
Antique Store. The subject property being generally located west of Birmingham Street
and approximately 482 feet south of Oak Street. Motion carried 7- 0.
Public Hearing
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1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding
an amendment to PD 2011-28 for proposed Single Family Detached development to
modify existing PD Conditions. The 36 acre tract is located south of E. Brown Street
and west of W.A. Allen Boulevard. ZC 2012-01
Ms. 011ie stated that the subject item was presented to the Commissioners in early December
for zoning change from Agricultural to Single Family Residential Dwellings, PD Ordinance
2011-28. At that time the property was under the ownership of the Kreymer Family, and
since that time,the homebuilder, Bloomfield Homes has acquired the property and will be the
sole builder for the subdivision.
In going over the Planned Development Conditions and the Ordinance with the homebuilder,
Bloomfield Homes and the developer, Jim Douglas with Douglas Properties, there were
issues that were not clear. Staff has meet with Mr. Don Dykstra, Bloomfield Homes, and Mr.
Jim Douglas, Developer and came up with an innovative Planned Development where it
wasn't just to change the zoning, but would enhance the city and the neighborhood. The
Planned Development before the Commissioners tonight spells out what a Planned
Development is supposed to be, is not broad to where there might be interpretation of what it
may mean,but is easily understood and well written.
In summary, the PD will allow for 8 acres of open space, unique entryways off Brown,
upgraded cedar doors for garage doors facing the primary street, the porches will have
minimum 140 square feet combined total for front, rear and/or side based on lot location and
elevation,and the rear yards abutting open space will have wrought iron fences installed.
Thirteen notifications were mailed, with one (1) written response in favor of the request and
none in opposition.
Mr. Jim Douglas, developer for the proposed development, stated that the builder will build
all 100 lots. He complimented the staff for working with him diligently on getting the
proposal together to be presented to the Commissioners. The layout is revised some from
when presented to the Commissioners in December, due to recommendations from staff and
Parks Board.
Mr. Don Dykstra, owner and President of Bloomfield Homes, 1050 E. Highway 114, Suite
210, Southlake, Texas, gave a presentation to the Commissioners, stating that each product
represented will be built within the proposed development and was built by Bloomfield
Homes. The open space is the focal point, with residential homes on either side of it. The
entryway from Brown Street will go into the Pavilion and surrounded by open space. The
Pavilion will not have a pool,but will be usable and withstand the test of time. The pavilion
and open space will be maintained by the Homeowners Association. The Homeowners
Association will be mandatory by the residents. The open space will be owned by the City
but the Homeowners Association will maintain. The screen wall will be engineered and
constructed with fire-brick masonry and stone columns. The porches, due to the uniqueness
of the development,with the open space as the focal point,the porches on the homes will be
facing different areas of the open space.
The Commission asked for clarification regarding landscaping and irrigation as to
whether it would be installed by the builder at the time of development. Mr. Dykstra
stated it would. There was additional discussion regarding fencing of those lots that back
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up to the open space. Mr. Dykstra stated that the six foot wrought iron fences would be
installed at the time the house is built by the builder and maintenance would be the
responsibility of the homeowner. All park improvements would be built to City Standards
including the solar controlled lights.
Chairman Johnston opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Steve Wright, 113 N. Winding Trail,spoke in favor of the request.
Chairman Johnston closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kopchenko, and seconded by Commissioner Wright,
to recommend approval to the City Council regarding an amendment to PD 2011-28 for
proposed Single Family Detached development to modify existing PD Conditions. The 36
acre tract is located south of E. Brown Street and west of W. A. Allen Boulevard. ZC 2012-
01. Motion carried 7—0.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Tamez, and seconded by Commissioner Smith, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:40PM. All Commissioners were in consensus.
Philip J ,Chairman
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