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02-24-1989 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes '- PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 24; 1989 The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a called session on Friday 24, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex . A quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner required by law. Members present were Chairman Brian Chaney, Vice-Chairman Bart Peddicord, Cecelia Wood, Bob Skipwith, Steve Wright and Jim Ferguson. Staff members present were City Engineer Ron Homeyer, Code Enforcement Officer Kenny Powell and Secretary Francis Varnell . Marty Stovall was absent. Chairman Brian Chaney called the meeting to order. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR FUTURE MEDIAN CUTS FOR STATE HIGHWAY 78 IN REGARDS TO PROPOSED BROOKSHIRES SITE AND THE WYL%E COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. Ron Homeyer review the three proposals and explained to Jim Ferguson, new board member, about the future median cuts for State Highway �8 - in regards to the proposed Brookshires site and the Wylie Community Hospital . Proposals are as follows: 1 ) a median cut for Brookshire' s and a median cut for the main entrance to the Wylie Community Hospital . (State Highway thinks this option is not desirable) . 2} one median cut joint access entrance to be for both Brcaokshire's and Wylie Community Hospital . (Brookshire' s has been unable to acquire easement from hospital ) . 3) Only one median cut, which would be to the main entrance of Wylie Community Hospital . Brian Chaney then asked the Owner' s of the Martinez Tract if they had any views of their own on the three proposed median Cuts. Mr . Hemry Martinez of 2121 Quail Run Rd, Wylie, Texas stated that his concern was as long as they would have access off Highway 78 on left cut and also if he gets with the city and they have the alley paved, then he felt he should also have service to it. Mr. Martinez stated that he approved of _ the proposal No~ 1 . _ Martin Martinez of 2707 Troy Rd, Wylie, Texas asked who brought up the question of the alley. Mr. Chaney stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did because there needs to be an additional access to the property other than Highway 78. Martin asked if this is a residential alley. Mr. Homeyer stated that it was. Martin then stated that proposal No. 1 would also meet his approval . Mr. Chaney then asked if there was anyone for the Wylie Community Hospital to speak on their views of the three proposed median cuts. Mr. Larry Weakhind from the hospital stated that his main concern was Brookshires going up next to the hospital ~ He also expressed how he felt, that this would cause irresolvable traffic congestion. He said there have already been numerous complaints from staff members and patients about the traffic and with Bromkshires also the traffic will continue to get worse. He also stated that the hospital had intended to purchase the land. He also said that with Brookshires there it would create a non-profit status for the hospital . The hospital wants to promote Brookshires _ into the City of Wylie, just not on that piece of land. Mr. Weakhind also stated that another main concern would be for the image of the hospital ; for a grocery store to be next to the' hospital . He felt that it is too close for two big businesses so close to an intersection and what kind of traffic congestion that it will cause. He also stated that iL will increase accidents, injury and fatality. He said that the board needs to focus on the safety of the citizens' He stated that he must protect the hospital and the people of the community and that there would have to be an emergency access if Brookshires goes in. Mr. Chaney then asked Mr . Weakhind which of the three proposals would he prefer. Mr. Larry Weakhind stated that proposal No. 711 would be his only choice. Brian Chaney then asked if there was anyone for the Brookshire's Store to speak their views on the threc- proposeed median cuts. Mr. Pete Forsythe, Real Estate Director for Brookshires stated that proposal No. 1 would be best since they had been unable to obtain joint access from the hospital . Mr. Forsythe also stated that their delivery trucks run mainly at nighttime and not during the busiest hours of the day. _ Mr. Dwight Scott of Wylie Shopping Village, Lmt. Partnership also stated that proposal No. 1 would be best since there had been no cooperation from the hospital on proposal No. 2. '- Ron Homeyer said again that proposal No. 1 is not desirable by the State Highway Department. He explained that proposal No. 1 and No. 2 will require special approval from Austin. He also stated that proposal No. was originally planned for the safest and best use. He also said that a lot of the traffic congestion would be diverted when Westgate Blvd. which has been approved and Sanden Blvd. , that he stated will most likely be approved, are opened. Jim Ferguson made the motion to recommend to the City Council for the future median cut to be proposal No. 2. Seconded by Steve Wright' The motion carried with four in favor, one against and one abstention; which counts as in favor, as there was no conflict in interest. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE WYL%E SWOPPING VILLAGE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT. Mr. Homeyer explained the final and preliminary plats. Mr. Chaney expressed that this was a single piece of property, coming before the Planning and Zoning Commission for subdivision. He expressed that again that there should be more access to the property other than State Highway 78. He - stated that he would like to see an access easement be put forward in some way to Valentine Lane, in order to solve any future problems. Bob Skipwith stated that he believed there should be a 35 ft. easement which would be an advantage to the developer. Mr . Homeyer advised that there was already a 35 ft. easement in the plot plans. Mr. Forsythe proceeded to tell the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had a Reciprocal Easement Agreement with the developer, that Brookshire Grocery Company will improve a drive back to Valentine. The concern was they did not want to create any streets and create traffic. Cecelia Wood also stated that access and safety are the main concerns, and she believed that in everybody' s best interest there should be more than one way in and out. Bart Peddicord said if there was just one entrance with high volume traffic, and what if the entrance was blocked for some reason? He also stated that he would like to see Valentine Lane extended on and dedicated to the City of Wylie' _ Brian Chaney stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission does have the right to require public streets to be put through when someone subdivides property. Ron Homeyer also stated that if the City Council deems there is a public need, they can require it before subdivision. _ Dwight Scott stated that it was private property, and with the final approval of the plat, they would provide emergency entrance and exit of Valentine Lane privately among themselves. He conti( ued to say that the final plat already had the 35 ft. easement on it. Cecelia Wood asked would having a private road create problems in the future; or having a public street instead avoid having the problems that the Planning and Zoning Commission is faced with now. Bob Skipwith made the motion to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Wylie Shopping Village. Seconded by Bart Peddicord. The motion carried with five in favor and one against. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn with all in favor. — Brian Chaney, Chairma� ` Respectfully submitted, Francis VarneIl , Secretary