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01-04-1988 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1988 The City of Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Monday, January 4, 1988 in the Community Room. A quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been posted in a time and manner required by law. Those present were Chairman Brian Chaney, Vice-Chairman Ben Scholz, Marty Stovall, Bart Peddicord, Cecilia Wood, R. P. Miller, Roy Faires, Code Enforcement Officer, and Candi White, Secretary. Bob Skipwith arrived late. Chairman Chaney called the meeting to order. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 30, 1987 MEETING: Chairman Chaney asked if there were any corrections to be made to the November 30, 1987 minutes. Mr. Peddicord stated that on the second page, second item, the third word should have read "sell", rather than "sale". He also noted that six lines down, in the third item, Marty Stovall had asked if they already had a sales office in the development, and that there didn' t seem to be an answer in the minutes. Mr. Faires, Code Enforcement Officer, replied that there was an answer, but that it probably should be clarified to say that there was a sales office set up, but that it had been moved. Mr. Peddicord also said that the ward "had" needed to be added to the first sentence in the last item. A motion was made by Bart Peddicord to approve the minutes with the noted corrections. The motion was seconded by Ben Scholz. The motion carried with all in favor. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL FOR A ZONING CATEGORY FOR A FIRING RANGE: Chairman Chaney asked Code Enforcement Officer, Roy Faires, to comment on this item. Mr. Faires explained to the commission that the zoning ordinance is a permissive law, rather than a prohibiting law, therefore anything that is riot specifically listed as permitted, is automatically prohibited. Mr. Faires went ors to say that someone had shown some interest in opening a firing range in Wylie. He also said that after much discussion, City Manager, John Pitstick, asked him in what zoning a firing range would fit. Mr. Faires explained to him that there wasn' t an appropriate zoning. He went on to say that his recommendation would be a specific use permit and only in an industrial zoning. Chairman Chaney asked Mr. Faires what kind of ordinances other cities have for firing ranges. Mr. Faires said that most cities don' t have firing ranges. Chairman Chaney said that he didn' t see a problem with an indoor range, but felt like there might be a problem with protection of the citizens with an outdoor range. He also felt like there might be a problem with the ordinance in Wylie that prohibits firearms. Mr. Miller wondered why a city without a firing range would — want one. Mr. Faires explained that the city couldn' t just tell a man that they don' t want him or his business. Ms. Hood asked why the city couldn" t specify a hundred acre radius on either side of a range. Chairman Chaney also asked if provisions could be listed, such as pistol and archery, without shotgun and rifle. Mr. Faires answered both questions when he said that there must be an area that is large enough for shotguns, but wouldn' t have to approve the specific use permit. Ms. Wood asked if archery consisted of bow and arrow, as well as cross bow. Mr. Faires said that cross bow shouldnvt even be considered. Chairman Chaney asked if the range could be limited to all indoor use. Mr. Faires said yes, and that whatever the commission decided would be taken before the council for their thoughts before an ordinance was constructed. Mr. Scholz was concerned with constructing an ordinance that was sure to hold up. Mr. Faires said the commission needs to be sure and enumerate why such a permit was denied, and could be tied into the zoning law and be denied due to health, safety, and welfare. Mr. Skipwith stated that he would definitely like to see heavy restrictions on an outdoor range. ~~ Mr. Miller felt like there should not be a long time span on the permit and that it should have to be renewed every year. Mr. Faires explained that ny time limitation could be specified, but that a gun range would be a capital investment, which should be kept in mind when setting the time limit. Chairman Chaney stated that the commission should decide on some distinctions that need to be made to take before the council, such as long rifle, shotgun, long bow, cross bow, pistol, automatic weapons, indoor and outdoor ranges, and setting perimeters that would be legally acceptable without overstepping authority. He also felt like there should be a time provision on the permit and that it should be limited to Industrial Zoning, which would automatically solve some problems that could be caused in other zonings. Mr. Miller asked if there were any positive reasons for having a firing range. Chairman Chaney said that it would help the sales tax revenue. Mr. Faires added that the ammunition alone would help the sales tax revenue tremendously. Chairman ~- Chaney also said that Mesquite has a firing range that is a nice place, and has no problems, and fee�s- t-hat,-Wy-lie would ` ` benefit from one also, provided there were definite limitations. Mr. Miller asked if there is an appropriate place in Wylie for a range. Mr. Faires said that the prospective buyers were looking for cheap land and something in the flood plain, and there are only a couple of places which would be appropriate. _ Mr. Faires also said that with the present zoning restriction controlling noise and pollution at the property line, the commission could go with an indoor range with permitted use in Industrial Zoning. Mr. Skipwith said that he would like the commission to specify that there be one person as a supervisor for a specified amount of users. Mr. Faires said that another thought would be to have a specific use within the zoning category and a comprehensive ordinance governing firing ranges in general. He also added the possibility for annual licensing. Chairman Chaney made a motion to table this item for Mr. Faires to come back with a specific use permit and ordinance governing such. Mr. S4ipwith seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. ADJOURN: There being no other business, a motion was made by Mr. Skipwith to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Peddicord. The motion carried with all in favor. Brian Chaney, C airman _ \ � Respectfully submitted: � Candi White, Secretary