09-19-1988 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 1988
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Wylie met
in regular session on Monday, September 19, 1988 at 7:00
P.M. 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. Those
present were Chairman Brian Chaney, Board Members Bart
Peddicord, Cecelia Wood, Ron Jeffries, Tom Pritzkau and
Marty Stovall . Those present for staff was Code Enforcement
Officer Roy Faires, Secretary Robin Belz , Engineer Ron
Homeyer and City Manager John Pitstick. Board Member Bob
Skipwith was absent.
Chairman Chaney called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Bart Peddicord corrected the minutes of the August 15, 1988
meeting as follows: first page, last paragraph, second line
should be idea not ideal . Second page, second paragraph,
second line, City Manager John Pitstick said dedication of
half of the street- to continue with, " would be
sufficient". On the last page third paragraph, third
sentence insert "the county bond election" after the word
since and take out the word it. Also Mrs. Wood said in the
first item, approval of minutes she did not say she wanted
to correct the voting to not show a number for and name a
person who voted against. She stated that she wanted it to
say, "She wanted consistency and continuity in the
recording of the voting when typing the minutes".
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REZONING OF LOT 3 BLOCK 35
RAILROAD ADDITION:
The piece of property is a triangular piece property and the
staff was concerned with the shape. Mr. Faires stated that
he and the Engineer Ron Homeyer went over the plans for the
building and it would be a tight fit but it would fit. City
Manger John Pitstick stated that in the future we will be
getting a lot of requests and pressures for B-1 zonings, and
that was something he wanted P&Z to consider when making on
decision on this request.
Mr. Chapman at 311 Woodhollow Circle Wylie, Texas was
present to speak in behalf of the request. Mr. Chapman owns
the property. He stated that three years ago there was a
blanket zoning on the property which zoned it retail . He
felt the only way he could utilize the property at this time
was to re-zone it B-1. He stated it would be much
appreciated if the request was granted.
Mr. Mitchier at 309 Highland Dr. Rockwall , Texas who was
purchasing the property was present and stated that the
business he wanted to put there was an quick oil change
operation. He intended on making the appearance of the
building attractive with landscaping and an old fashion
country look.
Mr. Chaney asked him if he was aware that Hwy 78 would be
widened and if he would be willing to dedicate 20 feet
R.O.W. to the City. Mr. Mitchier replied that he was not
willing to dedicate the property at this time. After some
discussion Chairman Chaney closed the Public Hearing.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE
REZONING OF LOT 3 BLOCK 35 FROM RETAIL TO B-1:
Mr. Chaney made a motion to recommend to City Council the
rezoning of lot 3 block 35 from retail to B-1. Seconded by
Mr. Peddicord. Three in favor and three against.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING ABSTRACT 841 FROM
AGRICULTURE TO INDUSTRIAL:
The staff stated that this is presently Sandens property and
are building on it at this time. The staff stated that this
is being brought before the Planning and Zoning Board due to
the fact that it has not been officially zoned industrial
and a hearing is needed to re-zone this property. After
some discussion the public hearing was closed.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE
REZONING OF ABSTRACT 841 FROM AGRICULTURE TO INDUSTRIAL:
Mr. Peddicord made a motion to recommend to City Council the
rezoning of Abstract 841 from Agriculture to Industrial .
Seconded by Mrs. Wood. The motion carried with all in
favor.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR SMITH ESTATES:
This plat was presented once before to the Planning and
Zoning on July 18, 1988. The City Council denied the plat
for various reasons. After some discussion Mr. Jeffries made
a motion to accept the preliminary plat for the Smith
Estates with the stipulations that it meet full sub-
division requirements now set up by the City. Seconded by
Mr. Stovall . The motion carried with in favor.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL OF
FINAL PLAT TWIN LAKES PHASE II:
There were some corrections to be made on the preliminary
plat. The corrections were made and the final plat is ready
for approval . After some discussion Mrs. Wood made a motion
to recommend to the City Council the approval of the final
plat for Twin Lakes Phase II. Seconded by Mr. Pritzkau.
The motion carried with all in favor.
DISCUSSION OF MASTER USE PLAN:
Mr. Pitstick presented a map showing existing zoning in the
South-West quadrant of the City, he then presented the
percentages of acres in the respective zoning categories in
the City. Mr. Pitstick stated that there is no "ideal City"
however, these percentages in the existing City seem to be
fairly balanced between the different categories. He
suggested that the Planning and Zoning Commission could
possibly wish to consider some other use for land that has
not yet been annexed, than that which has been previously
land use planned for that property.
The presentation closed with Mr. Pitstick suggesting that
the commission take the map home and study it also that
they should possibly drive by and look at the properties in
question to see how the land could best utilized in the
minds of the individual commission members for action at a
future date.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
There were favorable comments made about the new packet
format and the additional information contained therein.
There being no other business a motion was made to adjourn.
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Brian Chaney, Chairma
Respectfully Submitted,
Robin Belz , Secretary