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05-01-1989 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING MINUTES MAY 1, 1989 The Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Monday, May 1, 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, Cecilia Wood, Bob Skipwith, Steve Wright and Jim Ferguson. Staff members present were City Manager Charles Norwood, City Engineer Ron Homeyer, Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires and Secretary Francis Varnell . Chairman Brian Chaney called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES' Bart Peddicord corrected the Minutes of March 20, 1999 by amending a word in the General Discussion paragraph to read "appointed" board members who have not taken an Oath of Office, in lieu of "elect". Mr. Peddicord also made a motion to accept the March 20, 1989 Minutes as corrected. Seconded by Cecilia Wood. The motion carried with all in favor. GENERAL DISCUSSION, Brian Chaney opened the General Discussion by stating that the meeting was to help prepare the new Board Members who were also running for City Council . He also said that there would be future workshops after the election. The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed subdivisions, subdivision regulations, zoning, zoning regulations and the purpose of the Planning Commission and the Zoning Commission. Mr. Faires also talked about Wylie's Extra Territorial Jurisdictions. There was discussion on the Landscape Ordinance. In order for things of this nature to be presented to the City Council it must first be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Then it is recommended to the City Council upon approval . The Master Land Use Plan was brought up and Mr. Faires explained that the plan is conformed with as nearly as possible, and has been approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council . Cecilia Wood brought up the fact that most cities have a City Planner. Roy Faires said that they also normally employ a planner at sometime in their growth pattern, when it can be budgeted for, such a person would normally have a degree in planning. City Manager Charles Norwood stated that planning is not dictated by state law and that Wylie should be blessed to have Roy as a staff representative for this commission. He said that whether it be the recent paving of a street or to make recommendations to the City Council for future capital projects, the growth of the community, subdivisions, will all follow in line with the Master Land Use Plan. Brian Chaney agreed that Mr. Norwood's statement was positive energy in and for a more positive Wylie. Mr. Norwood also suggested that the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission should have joint meetings, on any zoning matters at the time and manner in which it was being presented, because it is important that they all receive the same information. They then discussed the environmental ordinances and also duplexes. The board was also advised by City Staff that Brookshires had closed on their property and Sanden's contractors were on sight for Sanden Boulevard. They talked about the zoning of various mobile home parks, and the question of zoning for museums. Brian Chaney asked about McCreary Road. His asked was it supposed to have been handled by the developer. Mr. Faires said it was everyones understanding that it was the developer's responsibility, but it was never actually reduced to writing. He said the road is not up to the City's standards, but the City cannot be forced to accept the road because it has not annexed the property on both sides, the county normally demands that the City accept the road when the City has annexed property on both sides of the road. Mr. Chaney asked if subsequent development could be required to reimburse the City for public funds used to make normally developers expenses. Mr. Faires replied yes, that it would probably take an amendment to the Subdivision Regulations. Therefore, an amendment to the Subdivision Regulations was asked to be placed on the next agenda to require the developer to reimburse the City at the current cost of installing such improvements, prior to development, in the event that public funds are expended to install any public improvements required, as determined by the City Engineer, at the time of development. Steve Wright said that he was surprised at the people who were unaware of the Pit-Bull Ordinance. Mr. Faires stated there are many people aware of the ordinances but many who are not aware of ordinances, but they soon discover that there are such ordinances for the City of Wylie and that they must be complied with. Cecilia Wood had several topics of discussion, one being the left turn signal to turn East or West at the traffic light at SH78 and Brown St. She complimented the Animal Control Department on the good job that is being done. Cecilia also said she thought the new concrete street and sidewalks off Ballard are fantastic. She questioned the Rush Creek sign on Akin Lane, if it could be taken down. Mr. Faires stated that he would check into the matter. Cecilia also advised she had heard rumor of a population drop; but Mr. Faires assured the board that there had been an increase of 2,600 people. Ms. Woods also said that she thought that the City's Employees could possibly have a moral problem, due to certain citizen's moral problems with the City of Wylie. Roy Faires stated that he believed that Mr. Charles Norwood City Manager will turn around the moral of citizens and of the city's employees. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn with all in favor. > / //) i Brian Chaney, Chair an Respectfully submitted, Francis Varnell , Secretary