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04-23-2001 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 2000 Highway 78 North, Wylie,Texas 75098 Special Work Session April 23, 2001 7:00 pm Notice was posted in the time and manner required by law and quorum was present. Staff Members Present: Commission Members Present: Claude Thompson, Planner Steve Ahrens William Chapman Michael George Consultants Present: Carter Porter Ray Stanland Gary Wiseman Janet Tharp Commissioners Absent: Tony Snider Phillip Tramell CALL TO ORDER Chairman George called the Special Work Session to order at 7:08 p.m., in the Staff Conference Room of the Municipal Complex. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION No one appeared to speak. WORK SESSION 1. Consider revisions to the nonresidential districts of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance with the consultant. Stanland led a discussion of Article 6, especially the design regulations for the Downtown Historic District which were introduced at the last meeting. He noted that such regulations normally follow adoption of a concept plan in order to implement the plan. However, in the absence of a plan, the standards are intended to preserve the status quo while inssuring compatible evolution and change. P&Z Work Session April 23, 2001 Page 2 Commissioner Porter raised concern that paint is not mentioned in Section C.3, suggested the need to limit colors to some commercial pallet and to restrict inappropriate patterns. Stanland responded that it could if desired to the choice point system, but that control of paint is difficult to document and to administer. He illustrated appropriate use of paint by photographs of existing downtown buildings. Commissioners generally expressed the desire that the regulations be flexible rather than too restrictive. Commissioner Porter questioned how the regulations will be administered, especially if they allow broad choice or interpretation. He suggested the need for a review committee of downtown interests and staff Thompson responded that the flexible regulations will serve as a generalized guide to achieve a balance of strict code and free choice. Commissioner Porter asked if awning will be addressed. Stanland responded that such door and window coverings are historically appropriate and will general guidelines will be included. Commissioner Ahrens asked why interiors were no regulated. Stanland responded that compatible adaptive reuse is the goal. Use id restricted in the Use Chart, but any allowed use should be encouraged in any appropriate structure, regardless of its previous use or design character. Commissioner Porter question the restriction of residential to upper floors only D.2.(c), noting that there is currently residential use at the ground level throughout the downtown. Stanland responded that the goal of the statement is to encourage and preserve the immediate street frontage for retail uses while residential can be allowed anywhere, and the statement will be reworded to better express this goal. He suggested the need to consider an appropriate ratio for residential/nonresidential use of the structures Commissioner Wiseman noted that the list of allowed materials (page 11) favors nonresidential masonry character and does not allow the wood and other materials used in residential buildings. Stanland responded that appropriate material for historically residential buildings will be added. Commissioner Ahrens stated that vinyl siding should not be allowed, as it was on the recent PD at Ballard and Brown. Tharp led a discussion of remaining questions within Article 5. Commissioners generally endorsed the recommendations of the Land Use Tables. Tharp noted the need to complete appropriate architectural and landscape requirements for the Bed & Breakfast Inn and Boarding and Rooming House uses in order to fit the building style(s) and character of the use (page 18). P&Z Work Session April 23, 2001 Page 3 Commissioner George recognized that Sexually-Oriented Businesses need to be screened, but suggested that corrugated metal was an inappropriate material for screening of any use (page 33). Commissioners requested that the provisions for Temporary Uses be more restrictive, including limited definition, permitted districts and design regulations (page 65-66). Commissioners concluded that 3 years is too long to allow temporary grazing (page 65), and generally suggested deleting that as a use in order to limit discourage inappropriate "agricultural tax exemptions". Commissioners requested that the required drop-off lanes for Childs Day Care facilities be encouraged in locations other than the front. It was determined to omit the 8 vehicle requirement of C.5.e.(3) in favor of the 10 vehicle requirement of C.5.d.. Stanland reviewed the existing Sign Regulations and led a discussion of potential revisions. He commented that the administrative procedures will not require significant revision. However,the �.. regulations currently do not limit the number of types of signs or total size of signage allowed. Commissioners concluded that both the number and size of signs should be as restrictive as possible. Commissioners recommended that lighting of signs be limited, suggesting no internal lighting and reduced intensity of lighting on to a sign. Commissioners concluded that banners should be temporary, and that portable trailer signs should be prohibited. Marquee signs and message boards should be allowed in intensive retail centers but be limited. Projecting signs should be encouraged in heavy pedestrian nonresidential centers such as unified shopping centers and downtown. Window signs should be temporary and limited in sign. Entry signs for residential subdivisions and apartment complexes should be controlled. Commissioners requested provisions to remove nonconforming signs. It was decided to have another Work Session on the revisions next Monday, April 30, and continue such intensive review until revisions are ready for joint discussion with the City Council. P&Z Work Session April 23, 2001 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Wiseman. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.. he,„ee AL,_, Michael George, Chairman Claude Thompson, Plane