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03-21-2000 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 2000 Highway 78 North,Wylie, Texas 75098 Regular Business Meeting March 21, 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: Eric Hogue, Chairman Tobin Maples, Planning Director/Staff Liaison Sharon Dowdy Mindy Manson, Interim City Manager Carter Porter Rebecca Brewer, City Attorneys Office Julie Schmader Aimee Nemer, Deputy City Secretary Michael George Commission member Cecilia Wood was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Eric Hogue called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS Mr. Maples introduced Ms. Rebecca Brewer from the City Attorney's office. He stated that she would be attending the Planning and Zoning meetings to address any legal issues or questions that the Commission may have. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON Mr. Hogue opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Mr. Porter made a motion to nominate Michael George. Ms. Dowdy seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 4-0, with Mr. George abstaining. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION No participation. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1. Consider and Act upon approval of the Minutes from the March 7,2000,Regular Business Meeting. Mr. Hogue stated that page three, first paragraph, should be Jackson Street instead of Industrial. With no further corrections, Ms. Dowdy made a motion to approve the minutes with the above noted corrections. Mr. Porter seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 5-0. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes March 21,2000 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Z.C.No. 2000-01: Hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request from Laurence DeBerry,for approval of a zone change from SF-3 (Single Family Residential)to 2F(Two Family Duplex)for the property generally located at the northeast corner of Birmingham Street and Kirby and being all of lots 24& 25A,Block 0,of Southside Addition, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Mr. Maples stated that the applicant is requesting rezoning in order to develop the property with two family duplex uses. He stated that the properties to the north, east, and south are zoned SF-3 (Single Family Residential)with a few of the lots being developed accordingly with single family uses. Mr. Maples stated that the property to the west is developed with an elementary school. Mr. Maples stated that Public Comment Forms were mailed to seventeen property owners within 200 feet of this property. He stated that two forms were returned, one opposed, and one in favor. Mr. Maples stated that Staff was recommending denial due to the fact that the request does not comply with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan recommends single family uses for the property(Suburban Residential). Mr. Maples stated that he would answer any questions from the Commission. Mr. Hogue invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Laurence Deberry, 3117 Angie Drive, Sachse, stated that he would like to purchase the property from the seller, Ms. Bonita Menard, and develop a two family duplex. He stated that the property has not been sold due to the lot size, surrounding property, and the potential extension of FM 544. He stated that as a realtor,he does not think the property is conducive for a single family home. Mr. Deberry stated that he would like to build a nice duplex home with a sprinkler system. He stated that he would maintain the landscaping of the property. Mr. Deberry stated that he hoped to raise the value of the existing properties. Ms. Dowdy asked Mr. Deberry what type of duplex he plans to develop. Mr. Deberry stated that it would be a 2-bedroom/1 bath or possibly PA bath brick home. He stated that there would be a fenced yard, covered parking, and approximately 1920 sq. ft. Mr. George inquired about a driveway. Mr. Deberry stated that there is an unpaved alley that he plans to pave a cement pad from the easement to the covered parking. Mr. George asked if the ingress/egress would be on Birmingham. Mr. Deberry stated that it would be on Birmingham. Ms. Dowdy inquired about the traffic plan for Kirby and the W. Kirby alignment. Mr. Maples explained that the alignment for Kirby has not been specified. Ms. Dowdy and Mr. Porter inquired about the properties across from the apartment complex at the corner of Stone and Birmingham. Mr. Deberry stated that the City has purchased some of that property already for the potential re- alignment of Kirby. Mr. George asked if this duplex would be the only duplex on W. Kirby. Mr. Deberry stated that it was. He stated that in the future he would like to develop other properties to increase the value of that area or other areas in Wylie. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes March 21,2000 Page 3 Mr. George asked the applicant for photos or drawings. Mr. Deberry stated that he did not have the drawings with him, but planned to have them for the City Council. Mr. Hogue opened the floor for Public Hearing. No one came forward for comments. Mr. Hogue opened the floor for motions. Ms. Schmader made a motion to approve the zone change for the subject property. Ms. Dowdy seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 4-1, with Commissioner George in opposition. ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and consider a motion to remove the Development Plan/Preliminary Plat for Phase III of the Lakeside Estates Addition from the table. Mr. George made a motion to remove this item from the table. Ms. Schmader seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 5-0. 2. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Development Plan/Preliminary Plat for Phase III 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 37.090 acre tract out of the Moses Sparks Survey, Abstract No. 849, and the G.W. Gunnell Survey,Abstract No. 351, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Mr. Maples explained to the Commission that this item was table at the March 7 Planning and Zoning meeting in order to allow the applicant to reconsider the lot and traffic configuration as requested by the Commission. Mr. Maples stated that the applicant was seeking approval of the original plans as it complies with the previously approved Conceptual Plan. Mr. Maples stated that he included minutes from the 1997 Planning and Zoning meeting in which the original plan was approved at the request of one of the Commission members. Mr. Matt Robinson, 7950 Elmbrook Drive, Dallas; stated that he did discuss the requested changes with Mr. Steve Gee, the developer; and that Mr. Gee would like to submit the original plans with no changes. Mr. Robinson stated that he would answer any questions from the Commission. Mr. George requested to look at Phase I and Phase H. Mr. George asked for clarification on the construction stage of each Phase. Mr. Robinson stated that Phase I was complete with utilities. He stated that the landscaping and mini center are still developing. Mr. Robinson stated that utility work is beginning on Phase II. Ms. Dowdy strongly stated that this development represents everything that this community does not want. She stated that she realized the Commission has no option but to approve this development. Mr. George stated his concern that large lots were available to utilize but were subsequently sold. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes March 21,2000 Page 4 Mr. Porter asked for clarification on the five phases of this development. Mr. Maples explained that the original development included 228 acres in a conceptual plan. He stated that the lot sizes have not changed. Mr. Porter stated that the ownership of the property is the only thing that has changed. Ms. Schmader stated her concerns on four specific lots, safety issues, and ingress/egress. Ms. Dowdy repeated her statement of this development being unsatisfactory for this community. With no other discussion, the floor was opened for a motion. Ms. Dowdy made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council. Mr. George seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 4-1,with Ms. Dowdy in opposition. The Commission convened to Worksession at 7:20 p.m. WORKSESSION 1. Worksession with Mr. Raymond E. Stanland of Stanland& Associates-Re-write of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance(New Residential Development Standards). Mr. Stanland and his associates reviewed zoning ordinance tables and land use tables for residential development standards. Mr. Stanland explained the procedure for defining new land uses, combining services, and defining existing land uses in reference to the re-write of the ordinance. Mr. Stanland reviewed a timeline for implementing the ordinance. He requested that Commissioners review the tables and prepare questions for the April 17 Worksession. He stated that they would like to have the first draft of the residential standards for April 17. Mr. Stanland explained that the ordinance would then be ready for legal review followed by the Public Hearing. OTHER BUSINESS In other business, Mr. Maples informed Commissioners of his decision to resign from the City of Wylie to accept another position. Ms. Dowdy requested that legal obligations be included with their packets in order for Commissioners to make informed decisions on specific issues. With no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:31. atspriew-M/YIN&U..d Eric Hogue, Chairman Aimee Nemer, Deputy City Secretary