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11-07-2000 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 2000 Highway 78 North, Wylie, Texas 75098 Regular Business Meeting November 7, 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: Michael George, Chairman Claude Thompson, Planner Carter Porter, Vice-Chairman Fern Casteel, Secretary Gary Wiseman William Chapman Tony Snider Steve Ahrens Phillip Tramell WORK SESSION A Special Work Session began at 5:30pm in the City Manager's Conference Room, adjacent to the Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex. Revisions to the nonresidential districts of the Zoning Ordinance were discussed with the consultants. Janet Thorp distributed proposed Use Regulations which defines development requirements for both residential (earlier adopted by the Council but for which some modification is recommended) and nonresidential uses. The nonresidential uses were discussed to some extent. Ray Stanland distributed proposed Nonresidential District Regulations. These recommend development requirements and design standards for the several nonresidential districts. These were discussed, and Commissioners asked what they would like to have included as Base Standards and optional Desirable Attributes. Commissioners expressed desire to require masonry wall for screening, encourage tree preservation and larger trees for landscaping, and increase the use of masonry materials on exterior building walls. Claude Thompson encouraged Commissioners to write concerns and mark desired revisions and additions on their copies and return them to him by November 15, so that modifications can be compiled for the next work session on November 21. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Michael George called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Al Duncan, 7250 E. Parker Rd, Wylie, TX 75098, addressed the proposed residential development south of Parker Road (Public Hearing Item No. 2 on the current agenda). He was concerned that the trees there would be cut down, opening view of the new homes. Mr. Gary Defrain, representative for that proposal, stated he would be leaving the trees along the fence line. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the October 17, 2000 meeting. The action was tabled until the next meeting, when the minutes will be made available. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the change in zoning from A (Agriculture) District to PD (Planned Development) District for Industrial Uses, proposed by Barry Patrick, for a 5.0 acre tract located west of Sanden Boulevard and south of F. M. 544, situated in the Duke Strickland Survey, Abstract No. 841, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. (Zoning Case No. 00-07) Claude Thompson, Planner reported that the development was to occupy only one acre of the 5-acre site, and the remainder of the acreage was undevelopable floodplain. The applicant had earlier submitted a request for rezoning to a straight Industrial district, but that would allow uses and development standards which may not be acceptable either to the City or the applicant. The proposed development conditions of the current Planned Development District restrict uses and construction which are potentially incompatible to this planned Business Park area. Land to accommodate the widening of Sanden Road will be dedicated by the previous owner, Birmingham Trust. Applicant, Barry Patrick, 5705 Murphy Road, Sachse, Texas 75048 explained that he has purchased the property in order to relocate his business to Wylie from garland. They fabricate precision metal cabinets for the telecommunications industry. Commissioners questioned whether there was to be any outside storage of materials, and the applicant answered that there would be no outside storage as stated in the proposed Development Conditions. Commissioners expressed the desire that the outside air handling equipment be screened and that the trash dumpsters be screened by masonry walls, and Mr. Thompson stated that the code requires that dumpsters be screened. The applicant agreed to screen the HVAC equipment with shrubs. A motion to approve with appropriate screening of Air Conditioning Units and brick masonry screening of the Trash Dumpsters was made by Carter Porter. William Chapman seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 7-0 2. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the change in zoning from A (Agriculture) District to PD (Planned Development) District for Residential Uses, proposed by Campbell/Wylie Partners, for a 41.870 acre tract located east of F. M. 1378 and south of Parker Road, situated in the Lewis M. Marshall Survey, Abstract No. 594, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas, (Zoning Case No. 00-9. Mistakenly noted on agenda as 00-10). Claude Thompson, Planner stated that the proposal to develop 10,000 square feet lots was contrary to the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan that the area become a large-lot rural subdivision with no curbed streets. However, staff supports the current proposal because of its location between two creeks which will buffer it from neighboring properties. The central roadway to be constructed with this project, south through the City of Parker and including a bridge over Turner Branch, will provide a needed collector thoroughfare to relieve traffic pressures on McCreary Road and F.M. 1378. Applicant, Gary Defrain, 8235 Douglas, Dallas, Texas explained that the proposed plan under consideration incorporated several changes from earlier versions reviewed by staff and Commissioners. He testified that the developer is going to construct a parking lot and lighted trail within the 17-acrea public park. He noted that a landscaped screen wall will screen this subdivision from the neighboring properties, in response to concern raised earlier by Mr. Duncan. Commissioners expressed concern that the secondary access/egress would be later and requested that the road to the south be connected as soon as possible. Commissioners also requested that no railroad ties be used for retaining walls. Mr. Hundly, who lives next to the property said that he believed that the proposal does not fit the rural character of the area and wants City to require larger lots, which is why most of the existing residents built there. He mentioned that this area was annexed into the City of Wylie against the wishes of most area property owners. He did not want to look into the back yards of the new smaller houses. A motion to approve was made by Tony Snider and seconded by Phillip Tramell. A vote was taken and passed 6-1, Steve Ahrens was opposed. ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for the Creekside Estates, Phase 1 Addition, proposed by Bury & Partners-DFW, Inc., and being all of a certain 84.378 acre tract generally located east of McCreary Road and North of McMillen Road, situated in the John H. Mitchell Survey, Abstract No. 589, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson, Planner stated that the Final Plat conformed to the Preliminary Plat approved in October of 1999, and complies to all technical requirements of City and State subdivision codes. Staff recommends approval. Applicant, Gary Defrain, 8235 Douglas, Dallas, Texas stated that the area noted on the Plat to be dedicated as City Park was to be private and maintained by the Homeowners Association. The City Park portion of the development is across the creek to the north. The HOA will also maintain the detention basins. These errors will be corrected before the Plat is considered by the City Council. Commissioners questioned whether the HOA or the City was most capable of maintaining the drainage functions. Steve Ahrens made a motion to approve, recommending that City Council decide who will maintain the Retention Pond. William Chapman seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 7-0. 2. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for the Riverchase Phase Two Addition, proposed by Kurtz- Bedford Associates, Inc., and being all of a certain 37.756 acre tract generally located west of F. M. 1378 and south of Parker Road, situated in the William Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 716, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson stated that this subdivision was earlier proposed to be partly gated with private streets and partly ungated with public streets, but that this plat now reflects the decision that the entire subdivision be gated and have private streets maintained by the Homeowners Association. Staff had reviewed the Plat and found that it conforms to the Preliminary Plat approved in December of 1999, and complies to all technical requirements of City and State subdivision codes. Staff recommends approval. Applicant, Tony Kruska, Rosehill Road, Garland, Texas testified that the City has approved the location and type of gates to be installed, and the streets and detention basins will be constructed to City standards but will be maintained by the HOA. A motion to approve was made by Gary Wiseman and seconded by Tony Snider. A vote was taken and passed 7-0. 3. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for the Riverchase Phase Three Addition, proposed by Kurtz- Bedford Associates, Inc., and being all of a certain 42.894 acre tract generally located west of F. M. 1378 and south of Parker Road, situated in the William Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 716, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson reported that the public park was to be part of a longer open space and trail system which connects several subdivisions. Staff had reviewed the Plat and found that it conforms to the Preliminary Plat approved in December of 1999, and complies to all technical requirements of City and State subdivision codes. Staff recommends approval. Applicant, Tony Kruska, Rosehill Road, Garland, Texas stated that all streets would be private but open at all times for public service and emergency access. The park on the western edge will be public but the detention basin will be maintained by the Homeowners Association. Commissioners expressed concern about how the public park land will be accessible. Discussion suggested that bridging of the creek in order to obtain access was not the best solution. Commissioners also requested that fences backing on the park be iron to enhance the views rather than wood. (The Horton representative said that they would consider plaacing that restriction in the HOA covenants. A motion was made by Steve Ahrens and seconded by Carter Porter to approve the Plat with a stipulation that fences along the park be iron rather than wood. A vote was taken and passed 7-0. 4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat for the Shiloh Baptist Church Addition, proposed by Jackson & Associates Land Surveyors, and being all of a certain 2.001 acre tract located at 840 East Brown Street, situated in the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 668, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson reported that the church has moved two frame buildings on to the property believing it to be in the unincorporated County. However the property is within the Wylie City Limits, and the buildings and several other existing site features do not comply with current City codes. The property requires platting in order to create an official lot so that appropriate permits for renovation can be issued. Staff recommends approval. Applicant, Don Jackson, 2600 West FM 544, Wylie, Texas, representing the church was present to answer questions of the Commissioners. A motion to approve was made by Tony Snider and seconded by Phillip Tramell. A vote was taken and passed 6-1, Steve Ahrens voting no. 5. Consider and act upon a Site Plan for the Rowan Addition, proposed by Glenn Associates, and being all of a certain 1.0 acre tract generally located north of S. H. 78 and west of Eubanks Lane, situated in the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson stated that staff had reviewed the proposed Site Plan found that it complies with all applicable codes, and recommends approval. Applicant, Jerry D. Glenn, 2240 E. Lucas Road, Wylie, Texas was present to address concerns of the Commission. Commissioners requested that the east side of the building, which is be a front entry and could be visible from S.H. 78, be masonry. The applicant responded that some brick could be added, but that it had not been anticipated that the building be masonry except for the street front as the code requires. Phillip Tramell made a motion to approve with the consideration that the east-facing corners be wrapped back 10 feet with the same material and the front of the building, which is 100% masonry. William Chapman seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 4-3, Carter Porter, Steve Ahrens and Gary Wiseman voting no. 6. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for the Rowan Addition, proposed Rockwall Surveying, Inc., and being all of a certain 1.0 acre tract generally located north of S. H. 78 and west of Eubanks Lane, situated in the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson stated that staff had reviewed the proposed Plat found that it complies with all applicable codes, and recommends approval. Applicant, Jerry D. Glenn, 2240 E. Lucas Road, Wylie, Texas was present to address questions of the Commissioners. A motion to recommend approval was made by Tony Snider and seconded by Phillip Tramell. A vote was taken and passed 4-3, Carter Porter, Steve Ahrens and Gary Wiseman voting no. 7. Consider and act upon approval of a Site Plan for the Highway 78 Business Park Self Storage Facility, proposed by Walter Nelson and Associates, and being all of a certain 4.333 acre tract generally located south of S. H. 78 and east of Sanden Boulevard, situated in the Highway 78 Business Park Addition, City of Wylie, Texas. Claude Thompson stated that staff had reviewed the proposed Site Plan found that it complies with all applicable codes, and recommends approval. Applicant, Todd Misak, 2031 N. First Street, Jacksonville, AR 72076. Agent, Walter Nelson, 1002 W. Wall Street, Grapevine, Texas, 76051 were present to address questions of the Commissioners. The development is to be a self-storage facility with leasing spaces, and will contain an apartment for management and security personnel. Commissioners expressed that no chain link fence be used on the property. Applicants stated that the chain link fence was only to secure the south portion of the property which is not to be developed soon, and they could not use iron on this area. The area will likely remain unfenced. A motion to approve was made by Steve Ahrens with the exception that no chain link fence be used. Carter Porter seconded this motion. A vote was taken and passed 7-0. 8. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for Lot 3R, Block A, of the Highway 78 Business Park Addition, proposed by Walter Nelson and Associates, and being all of a certain 4.333 acre tract generally located south of S. H. 78 and east of Sanden Boulevard, situated in the Highway 78 Business Park Addition, and being a replat of Lots 3, 4, and 6 of the Highway 78 Business Park Addition, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson stated that staff had reviewed the proposed Plat and found that it complies with all applicable codes, and recommends approval. Applicant, Todd Misak, 2031 N. First Street, Jacksonville, AR 72076. Agent, Walter Nelson, 1002 W. Wall Street, Grapevine, Texas, 76051 were present to address questions of the Commission. A motion to approve was made by Steve Ahrens and seconded by Carter Porter. A vote was taken and passed 7-0. 9. Consider and act upon approval of a Site Plan for the Greenway Construction Company Office/Warehouse Facility, proposed by Roger Whan, and being all of a certain +/- 4.0 acre tract located at 160 Kristen Lane, situated in the Creek Bend Industrial Park Addition, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson explained that Kristen Lane is a private street, maintained by the Creek Bend Industrial Park Association. Frontage on this private street creates problems in defining front and side yard requirements for this property, which other properties along the street (which are platted to the center of the street) did not experience in development. The proposed Site Plan reflects alternative street ending and drive access/egress worked out by the staff. Staff has found that the Site Plan complies with all applicable codes, and recommends approval. Applicant, Tom Whan, 607 Tumbleweed Court, Plano, Texas stated that he and his son plan to locate their construction business in a portion of the buildings and lease the remaining space. He could not predict when the later phases would be developed. Approximately half of the property is within the floodplain and will be left undisturbed. A motion to approve was made by Tony Snider and seconded by Phillip Tramell. A vote was taken and passed 4-3, Carter Porter, Steve Ahrens and Gary Wiseman voting no. 10. Consider and Act upon approval of a Site Plan for the Johnson Building, proposed by Sam Ellis, and being all of a certain 0.505 acre tract located at 2776 Capital Street, situated in the Regency Business Addition Phase 2, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Claude Thompson stated that staff had reviewed the proposed Site Plan and found that it complies with all applicable codes, and recommends approval. Applicant, Sam Ellis, P.O. Box 1990, Rockwall, TX represented the project, explaining that the development was to serve as lease space for office/warehouse users. A motion to approve was made by Gary Wiseman and seconded by Tony Snider. A vote was taken and passed 6-1, Steve Ahrens voting no. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Steve Ahrens and seconded by Tony Snider. Meeting was adjourned at 10:28pm. • Michael George, Chairma Fern Casteel, Secretary