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02-01-2000 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING OONEVIISSION WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 2000 Highway 78 North,Wylie, Texas 75098 Regular Business Meeting February 1, 2000 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present and notice was posted in the time and manner required by law. Commission Members Present: Staff Members Present: Steve Ahrens, Chairman Tobin E. Maples, Director of Planning Sharon Dowdy Aimee Nemer, Deputy City Secretary Eric Hogue, Vice Chairman Carter Porter Julie Schmader Cecilia Wood Commissioner Michael George was absent. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Steve Ahrens. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION No participation. ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat I Phase II of the Lakeside Estates Addition,proposed by Carter&Burgess for the property generally located at the northeast corner of FM 544 and Springwell Parkway along the north side of the railroad, and being all of a certain 28.770 acre tract out of the Moses Sparks Survey,Abstract No.849, City of Wylie,Coffin County,Texas. Mr. Maples stated that the final plat under consideration is the Lakeside Estates Phase II addition. He stated that the applicant is final platting some 28 acres in order to develop the property with 138 single family lots. Mr. Maples also stated that the property is currently vacant,unplatted, and zoned PD(Planned Development)for single family uses. Mr. Maples stated that staff has reviewed the final plat and found it to be in compliance with the Zoning Regulations an other pertinent ordinances of the City of Wylie. He explained that the proposed development complies with all applicable zoning,landscaping,parking, sidewalks, lighting, and access codes. Mr. Maples stated that the applicant is aware that all impact and development inspection fees must Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes February 1, 2000 Page 2 be paid prior to filing this plat with the county. Mr. Maples stated that staff is recommending approval and he opened the floor to answer questions from Commissioners concerning this development. Mr. Ahrens asked if the applicant would like to speak on this issue. Mr. Matt Robinson of Carter& Burgess, Inc. introduced himself and stated that he would answer any questions from the Commission. Ms. Schmader stated that the plat shows 138 lots to PD standards and one lot to Homeowners Association(HOA). She asked the applicant which lot was proposed for the HOA. Mr. Robinson described that lot to be the open space on the south end. Ms. Schmader asked what type of landscaping would be on that lot. The applicant stated the lot would have burms up to three feet in height similar to the landscaping in Phase I; and trees/shrubs at fifty foot centers. Ms. Wood asked the applicant how many bails of hay would be used in the landscaping. She stated that she had been at the site and noted that hay bails were used to reduce erosion in existing areas that have already been developed. Mr. Robinson stated that the hay bails are used as part of their erosion control plan until the area is developed and grassed. He stated that they are required to control the erosion and that the hay bails would be removed. Ms. Schmader asked if block 80,lots 1-18 were platted with the previous phase. Mr. Robinson stated that those lots were platted with the Phase I. Mr. Ahrens asked Commissioner's if there were any other questions and stated that the floor was open for a motion. Ms. Schmader inquired to Mr. Maples the time frame for the trees to be planted. Mr. Maples stated that they are planted during the construction or after the construction prior to the plat being filed with the county. He stated that the landscaping was part of the PD Zoning stage. Mr. Maples explained that staff will work with the developer on this issue if it is during the Winter season. Ms. Schmader asked if the Commission needed to specify when landscaping should be done. Mr. Maples explained that this issue is managed in-house during the building permit process. Ms. Schmader stated that landscaping has not been completed on Phase I and was inquiring on the time line of landscaping for Phase H. Mr. Maples stated they were working with the developer in order to have the landscaping installed during the growing season. Ms. Dowdy made a motion to approve the final plat for Lakeside Estates Phase II. Ms. Wood seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 6-0. 2. Consider and act upon a motion to remove zoning case number 99-14 from the table. (Item was tabled at the January 18,2000,Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting) Ms. Dowdy made a motion to remove this item from the table. Mr. Hogue seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 6-0. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes February 1,2000 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. ZC No. 99-14: Hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request from Cascade Companies,L.L.C.,for approval of a zone change from MF(Multi-Family); and B-I (Business)to PD(Planned Development)for a master planned single family neighborhood for the property generally located along the east side of FM 1378 just north of the Newport Harbor Development and being all of a certain 50.576 acre tract out of the James McUlmury Survey,Abstract No. 629,and the WM. Burnett Survey,Abstract No. 56,City of Wylie, Collin County,Texas. Mr. Maples explained to the Commission that ZC 99-14 was heard at the January 18 Planning and Zoning meeting and due to a notification error,the case had to be re-advertised in accordance with state law. Mr. Maples stated that the applicant did submit a revised conceptual plan that he is prepared to review. Mr. Maples stated that from staffs standpoint, everything remained the same with the exception of adding secondary access to 1378. Mr. Maples stated that specific items that are being proposed in this development are minimum lot size of 8,500 sq. ft.;front and rear yards at 25ft.; side yards at 6ft. on each side with 20ft. side yard on corner lots;minimum lot depth of 100ft.;minimum lot width of 60 ft.;roof pitch of 6:12;no house elevation constructed adjacent or across from each other;landscaping package;exterior wall construction;and a minimum dwelling size of 1,800 sq. ft. Mr. Maples stated that the applicant has also dedicated a park which is 4.4 acres of which 2.43 acres are outside of the ponds with a hike and bike trail that winds throughout the development. Mr. Maples addressed the issue of off-street parking which was discussed at the last meeting. He stated that the Park Board reviewed the issue and did not change their recommendation. Mr. Maples stated that surrounding cities such as Plano, Mckinney, and Allen were surveyed by Ms. Manson on off-street parking requirements in neighborhood parks. The results find that this development is consistent with similar developments in surveyed cities. Mr. Maples stated that notice was re-advertised and Public Comment Forms were mailed to sixty-four property owners within 200 feet of this request as in accordance with state law. He reported that two forms in opposition and three forms in support have been returned. Mr. Maples opened the floor to answer any questions from the Commission. Mr. Ahrens proceeded to read the Public comment Forms from the following citizens: Oppose Support Judith Cole Mildred Crawley 1506 Schooner Bay Drive 1310 Anchor Drive B.L. Smith Cara and Chet Hodges 1509 Schooner Bay Drive 1218 Anchor Drive Bonnie Hall 1300 Anchor Drive Mr. Ahrens invited the developer. Mr. Randy Nolan. Cascade Companies.L.L.C. to sneak. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes February 1, 2000 Page 4 Mr. Nolan stated that after the last meeting,he felt it necessary to provide another access to 1378,which was added to the development. Mr.Nolan stated that another concern was the maintenance of the ponds. He explained that they are in the process of working out a maintenance agreement in talks with Ms. Manson regarding the Homeowner's Association taking over the clean-up and landscaping of the area,while the city is responsible for any engineering or drainage issues. He stated that they would still like to have the dedication of the park but have the Homeowner's maintain the area. Mr. Nolan stated that he would answer any questions from the Commission. Mr. Ahrens asked the applicant if they owned the land. Mr. Nolan stated that they do own the land. Mr. Ahrens then asked if it was possible to have the entrance to the apartment complex come in on the north side where the city limit is located. He stated his concern is the two lots located near the current entrance being marketable. Mr. Nolan stated that it was possible but explained that since that area has not been designed,the developer was trying to leave some flexibility for the buyer of the area designated for apartments. Mr. Ahrens and Mr. Porter pointed out an area on the plat where a particular street is located and asked Mr. Nolan if that land was owned by the developer. Mr. Nolan stated that they did own that land. Mr. Ahrens inquired why the developer could not design the road and entrance. Mr. Nolan stated that they would not be the developer of the apartment land and would like to leave this type of flexibility to the purchaser of this land. Ms. Dowdy expressed a concern about traffic flow on Clearwater Court being bottlenecked to Cascade Drive. Mr. Nolan stated that they could move that entrance to a further location to avoid this problem. He stated that the back-up would only consist of 10 or 12 cars which was not unusual. There was some discussion on the back-up that would be caused by residents trying to exit the development. Mr. Nolan requested direction from the Commission regarding changes on this issue. Ms. Dowdy requested that the developer take the traffic flow into consideration. Mr. Nolan stated that they would look at that issue. Ms. Wood asked for clarification on the maintenance of the ponds. She also asked about the jogging path and the construction materials used for the path. Ms. Wood inquired about the drainage easements on certain properties. Mr. Dub Douphrate, Douphrate and Associates; explained the easements would be maintained by the city and the drainage would be underground. Mr. Ahrens opened the floor for public hearing. He reminded the public that this hearing was for zoning issues and not draining issues. A citizen at 1208 Anchor spoke in favor of the zone change. She inquired if this would be the last public hearing on this development and she asked about a drainage easement. Marvin Mitchell, 3510 Lakeway, St. Paul requested a barrier/buffer between his property and the new development. The developer stated that was not a necessary requirement. Mr. Mitchell asked about drainage issues. Commissioners stated that he should talk to St. Paul regarding drainage Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes February 1,2000 Page 5 issues on his property. Mr. Mitchell also stated concerns about two story homes being constructed directly behind his property. Mr. Nolan explained that the development was designed to properly direct water flow. Richard Hawkins, 3400 Lakeway, St. Paul spoke about concerns with 1378 deteriorating and current speed limits. Mr. Ahrens stated that the road was maintained by the county. Julie Schmader, 1308 Anchor Drive, stated concerns about the park not being available to the public,parking at the park, and drainage issues. Ms. Schmader emphasized that the Commission should uphold the comprehensive zoning plan. Ms. Schmader was speaking as a citizen. A citizen from 1213 Anchor Drive stated concerns about the developer requesting to re-zone more land to MF(Multi-Family)in the future. Mr. Ahrens closed the public hearing. Ms. Wood asked for clarification on passing the zoning change and accepting the conceptual plan. Ms. Dowdy made a motion to approve the zoning change. Mr. Porter seconded the motion. Ms. Dowdy amended her motion to note that the second ingress/egress for this development will be in the vicinity of lot 15 on Fountain Spray Drive. Mr. Porter amended his second to the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 3-2. 2. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for the Rush Creek Estates Phase II,3rd Revision Addition, proposed by Jackson& Associates Land Surveyors, Incorporated for the property generally located along the north side of Rush Creek Drive between John Atkin and Pine Ridge, and being all of a Lots 14 and 15,Block A, of the Rush Creek Estates Phase II, City of Wylie,Coffin County,Texas. Ms. Wood requested that the spelling of Akin be corrected throughout the plat and all paperwork submitted. Mr. Maples explained that the final plat under consideration is the Rush Creek Estates Phase II, 3rd Revision Addition, a replat of lots 14 & 15, Block A. He stated that the applicant is replatting two lots into one in order to develop the lot with a single family home. Mr. Maples stated that 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. He stated that sixteen property owners within 200 ft. of the original subdivision were notified as mandated by state law. He informed the Commission that no Public Comment Forms were returned. Mr. Maples stated that the applicant is aware that all impact fees must be paid prior to filing this plat with the county. Mr. Don Jackson of Jackson and Associates stated that the spelling of Akin would be corrected. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes February 1,2000 Page 6 He explained that the person re-platting this lot is building a larger home. He stated that two other lots near this area have been re-platted for the same purpose. Mr. Ahrens opened the public hearing. No participants came forward. Mr. Hogue made a motion to approve this final plat. Ms. Wood seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 6-0. The Planning and Zoning Commission took a five minute recess and reconvened in a worksession. WORKSESSION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Presentation by Richard Ferrara Architect,Inc.-Proposed Planned Development for single family uses. Mr. Jerry Sylo presented a proposed planned development on a 68 acre tract of land just outside the city limits on Pleasant Valley Road. He stated that his client has asked them to work with the city to determine appropriate zoning on the property prior to annexing the property into Wylie. 2. Worksession with Mr.Raymond E. Stanland of Stanland& Associates-re-write of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Stanland and the Commission discussed different aspects of the re-write of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 3. Discussion regarding Rules of Procedure and attendance requirements. This discussion was regarding Commission member Cecilia Wood and a new position she has accepted which may require missing some Planning and Zoning regular meetings. The Commissioners determined that it would not be a problem. STAFF REPORTS Mr. Maples updated the Commission on Texas's Open Government Law with regards to posting staff reporting on the agendas. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hogue made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Porter seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourn. •\.A (fi at^AVIAdi 1\44). Steve Ahrens, Chairman Aimee Nemer, Deputy City Secretary