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04-18-2000 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMIYIISSION WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 2000 Highway 78 North,Wylie, Texas 75098 Regular Business Meeting April 18, 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 Mindy Manson,Acting City Manager/Staff Liaison Michael George Attorney Rebecca Brewer,City Attorneys Office Carter Porter Aimee Nemer, Deputy City Secretary Sharon Dowdy CALL TO ORDER Chairman Eric Hogue called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Jill Lowry, 1819 Spinnaker Way, addressed the Commission with her concerns about drainage issues in the Newport Harbor subdivision with regards to the new Centex Homes that are being built. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a final plat for the Twin Lakes Phase III Addition,proposed by Corwin Engineering,Inc.for Twin Lakes,L. P.,for the property generally located along the north side of Alanis Drive and behind Fire Station No. 1, and being all of a certain 22.372 acre tract situated in the Allen Atterberry Survey,Abstract No. 23,City of Wylie,Coffin County,Texas. Ms. Manson gave a brief summary of the background on this final plat. She stated that it is in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and all other pertinent ordinances in the City of Wylie. Ms. Manson stated that staff is recommending approval. Mr. Robert Butker,who is representing Twin Lakes, L.P. introduced himself and stated that they are requesting the Commission's recommendation. Mr. George inquired about the original plat. Ms. Manson stated that it dated back to 1990. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes April 18, 2000 Page 2 With no further discussion, Ms. Dowdy made a motion to approve the final plat for the Twin Lakes Phase III Addition. Mr. George seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 4-0. 2. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a preliminary plat for the Quail Meadow Addition,proposed by Carter& Burgess for Centex Homes,for the property generally located along the east side of FM 1378 immediately south of the Newport Harbor development, and being all of a certain 56.45 acre tract situated in the James Mculmurry Survey,Abstract No.716,City of Wylie,Collin County, Texas. Ms. Manson gave a brief summary of the background of the preliminary plat. She stated that staff has reviewed this plat and found it to be in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and other pertinent City ordinances. Ms. Manson noted that the applicant intends to construct the 12"water line loop for this area by obtaining off-site easements through the Birmingham tract to help alleviate some of the water pressure issues associated with this area. Ms. Manson stated that the applicant is aware that final plat construction plans must include all off-site improvements, and that all applicable water flow calculations must be approved by the City prior to scheduling a final plat for consideration. Ms. Manson stated that the Park Board has reviewed this case and recommends approval. She stated that the Park Board instructed staff to initiate discussions with the developer regarding the possible acquisition of the 2 acres adjacent to the west of the proposed park. Ms. Dowdy asked about the status of the discussion regarding the park. Ms. Manson stated that initial discussions have included negotiating a price per acre or additional improvements to the proposed park. She stated that the City has accumulated Parkland dedication fees that are to be used for this area. Ms. Dowdy asked about the proposed parking on White Ibis Way. Ms. Manson stated that the parking will either be with a widened roadway, or front-end angled parking. Mr. George inquired if Mr. Forrester has reviewed this plan. Ms. Manson stated that Forrester Engineering has reviewed the layout of this plat. Mr. George inquired if Ms. Lowry's drainage issues have been addressed by the developer. Ms. Manson state that the plat meets all requirements. Mr. Brett Pettigo, Centex Homes, addressed the Commission. Mr. Pettigo stated that this development is downstream from Ms. Lowry's home and the Newport Harbor development. He stated that drainage is not an issue on this property. Mr. Pettigo stated that they have FEMA approval. Ms. Dowdy expressed concerns about traffic flow on Clements Way. The developer stated that this plan meets current subdivision standards. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes April 18, 2000 Page 3 There was some discussion about drainage easements and other drainage issues. The developer re-stated that this development should not interfere with Newport Harbor development. There was also discussion about the maintenance area and access. Mr. Porter inquired about what was proposed for Block 19A. Mr. Pettigo stated that a park is possible. Ms. Dowdy asked the City Attorney if the Commission had a choice in approving this development. Ms. Brewer stated that the Commission had a choice but she did recommend approval. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Porter to approve. Mr. George seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 4-0. ACTION ITEMS 1. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a final plat for the East Fork By the Lake Phase I Addition,proposed by Kurtz Bedford Associated,Inc.,for D.R. Horton Custom Homes,for the property generally located along the west side of FM 1378 directly across the street from the Newport Harbor development, and being a 136.339 acre tract of land situated in the William Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 716,City of Wylie, Coffin County,Texas. Ms. Manson gave a brief overview of the final plat. She stated that staff has reviewed the final plat and found it to be in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and other pertinent City ordinances. Ms. Manson stated that due to the fact that the proposed ponds were not present at the time the zoning and preliminary plat was approved, staff does not know who will be responsible for maintaining the ponds. Ms. Manson stated that two of the proposed ponds are located within the area dedicated for public park uses. Ms. Manson stated that staff recommends that the case be referred back to the Parks Board for their consideration and that the Commission facilitate a discussion with the applicant regarding the maintenance responsibility. Ms. Manson stated that other than the issue with the ponds being approved by the Parks Board, staff does recommend approval. The developer, Ms. Tony Krause,with Kurtz Bedford Associates, addressed the Commission. Mr. Krause stated that he has been in discussions with Mr. Holstead regarding the detention configuration. Mr. Krause stated that they are more than willing to conform and comply with the Park Boards decision. Mr. George inquired if Phase I would drain into the ponds. Mr. Krause stated that it would. Ms. Dowdy asked about the conceptual plan having the detention ponds. Ms. Manson stated that it did not include the ponds. She explained to the Commission the level of engineering that was involved at the conceptual plan phase. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes April 18, 2000 Page 4 Ms. Dowdy asked how much of the 23 acres of parkland would be public. The applicant stated that 13 acres would be private. Ms. Dowdy asked about the maintenance of the detention ponds. Mr. Krause stated that the pond on the private park would be maintained by the HOA. Ms. Dowdy made a motion to table this final plat until Park Board has reviewed and approved. Chairman Hogue asked the City Attorney if there is any problem with tabling this plat. Ms. Brewer reminded the Commission of the 30 day rule. She stated that the Commission must review the final plat within 30 days of submittal. Ms. Brewer stated that the Commission may ask the applicant for a waiver of the 30 day rule. Mr. Hogue asked the applicant if they would be willing to waive the 30 day rule. Mr. David Booth, D.R. Horton, addressed the Commission. Mr. Booth requested approval from the Commission. He asked if there were any other issues that needed to be addressed. He reiterated that the pond issue would be worked out with the Park Board to their satisfaction. He asked the Commission to consider what this development was bringing to the City. Mr. Booth stated that the developer would make the whole area private and initiate HOA for all maintenance costs if necessary. Ms. Manson added that she did not know that the Park Board would have any issues with the ponds. Mr. Booth again stated that he would like the Commission to reconsider due to the willingness to work with the Park Board to reach an agreeable solution. Mr. Booth stated that if the Park Board was agreeable,the developer would maintain the ponds. Ms. Dowdy restated her motion to approve the final plat subject to Park Board approval of the park going private with the maintenance responsibility being the developer's. Ms. Brewer reminded the Commission that they had previously stated that it should be subject to engineering approval also. Ms. Dowdy added'subject to engineering approval' to her motion. Mr. George seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 4-0. 2. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a site plan for Jack-in- the-Box,proposed by Michael Peeples,Engineer,for Jack-in-the-Box,for the property generally located at the northeast corner of SH 78 and Calloway. Ms. Manson gave a brief overview of the site plan. She stated that staff has reviewed this site plan and is recommending approval. Ms. Manson pointed out that although there are no ordinances in place to enforce design standards, Jack-in-the-Box has adjusted the building façade from the typical stucco to brick, in addition to enhanced landscaping. Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes April 18, 2000 Page 5 Mr. Dennis Wazniak, Construction Manager, addressed the Commission. He stated that this restaurant was a new concept for Jack-in-the-Box in the kitchen/drive-thru window design. He stated that they were anxious to get started and be a part of this community. Mr. Hogue inquired about the building direction. Mr. Wazniak stated that it was strictly operational. With no further discussion, Mr. George made a motion to approve this site plan. Ms. Dowdy seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 4-0. The regular business meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The Commission reconvened in a worksession at 8:05 p.m. WORKSESSION 1. Worksession with Mr.Raymond E. Stanland of Stanland& Associates-Re-write of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance(New Residential Development Standards). ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion,the meeting was adjourned. �.f2 A. Eric Hogue, Chairman Aimee Nemer, Deputy City Secreta