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10-15-1987 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1987 The City of Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Thursday, October 15, 1987, in the Community Room. 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, Vice- Chairman Ben Scholz, Marty Stovall, Cecilia Wood, Bart Peddicord, Bob Skipwith, R. P. Miller, Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires and Secretary Karen Blythe. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes submitted for approval were for the September 17, 1987, meeting. Chairman Brian Chaney asked if there were any corrections to be made. There were none. A motion was made by Bart Peddicord to approve the minutes as they were. The motion was seconded by Cecilia Wood. This motion carried with all in favor. CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR RECQMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 2 & 3 IN BLOCK 2 OF OAKS RETAIL: Brian Chaney asked Roy Faires for some back ground information on this item. Roy Faires stated that this was a retail area and that this was a straight forward and simple request to replat for sale purposes Blk. 2 & 3. Mr. Faires said they had checked with engineering and there was no need for any water or sewer plans and this was simply a dividing of property into smaller parts so it can be sold. Mr. Faires said the staff did recommend approval. Brian Chaney asked Mr. Faires if 3A, B, C, D were new lines being drawn in. Mr. Faires replied yes. Brian Chaney stated that this was pretty common request for commercial property. Mr. Chaney asked if there were any questions and if there weren' t he would seek a motion on this item. A motion was made by Bob Skipwith to approve this item. The motion was seconded by Marty Stovall. This motion carried with all in favor. CONSIDER APPRQVAL FOR RECQMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FINAL PLAT FOR QUAIL HOLLQy ESTATE$ PHASE 2 FOR STREET DEDICATIONS: Mr. Faires stated that when the developer had come forward with Quail Hollow Estates, Phase II subdivision there was a contract attached thereto which required the developer to put in access streets prior to the time the P. M. Akin school would open. Mr. Faires noted that they have the plot plans to dedicate the additional 25 foot for those streets that are necessary to the access of the school. He also stated that the developer did not wish to replat these lots at this time but that this was strictly for the approval of street construction and dedication to attach from the existing Heatherwood Drive, Lanwood Drive to gain access to Rush Creek and Springwood Lane to gain access to W. A. Allen Blvd. Brian Chaney asked if this would cause any hardships as far as developing lots later. Mr. Faires replied that it wouldn' t. Mr. Faires noted that the developer' s representative was here tonight and asked if there were any questions any one would like to ask. Brian Chaney asked if the developer' s representative if there was anything he would like to add. Their Representative introduced himself as Tom Cravens with Lichiter/Jameson & Associates representing David Griffin owner of the property. Mr. Craven noted that the engineering plans had been submitted to the city and approved by the city staff. The school has dedicated there half and Mr. Griffin, has dedicated his half and will put in the entire street. Mr. Cravens also added that bids had already been taken and work would begin within a month. Brian Chaney asked if anyone had any questions and stated that he felt like this was a straight forward request and if there were no questions he would seek a motion for approval. Vice-Chairman Ben Scholz made the motion to approve the final plat for the street dedications. The motion was seconded by R. P. Miller. This motion carried with all in favor. DISCUSS AN Q CQNBIDER APPRQVAL FOR RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR AMENDMENT FOR 84-10A - BUILDING CQQES1 Chairman Brian Chaney asked Roy Faires for his oral presentation on this item. Mr. Faires stated that this ordinance was approved in 1984 and he felt before going to council that this issue, which is based on the request of a local builder, should be brought forth first to Planning and Zoning. Over the past three years we have caused every builder in Wylie to comply with this 75% of all vertical wall are to be bricked as stated in the ordinance exclusive of openings or other equally fire resistant material. Mr. Faires went on to say he had a local builder come in who did not meet the requirements of this ordinance. The builder was not pleased with this ordinance and said he would like the process started to amend it to make it only to the eight foot level. Mr. Faires advised him he felt this would be unjust for the City to do after everyone else has already been forced to comply with it. Brian Chaney stated that what they were doing here with this tonight was to discuss to send forth to City Council whether or not this ordinance was too strict, not strict enough, or should stand like it is. Mr. Chaney noted that he was involved in the construction business and he felt this ordinance was not unfair or unjust. He said he felt this was good for the community 20 to 40 years from now because a lot of homes with siding people will not take care of them or seek proper maintenance and if these houses should become rental property he feels brick homes would stay a lot nicer than homes with siding. Mr. Chaney stated that these were his feeling and would like to know the feelings of the other members. Bob Skipwith asked about his house and stated that he had a high roof and brick up to the roof line. Mr. Faires stated that Mr. Skipwith' s house was a single story house completely brick to the eight foot line and normally we have no problems with single story homes. Mr. Faires added the house he was referring to was a two story house and that you would have to have 100% brick on the first eight feet in order to get to the 75% minimum. Mr. Faires called their attention to the part of the ordinance which says they could use other equally fire resistant material for structural matter as approved by the building official. Bob Skipwith stated that he did not feel like the City should be changing rules in the middle of the stream. He also said that this ordinance had been good in the past and felt if the Council started changing ordinances for everyone the City would have a lot of problems. R. P. Miller asked if the ordinance required masonary at the ground level as far as percentage because he felt that if there was not the house could easily catch fire at the ground level. Mr. Faires said there was not a requirement for the percentage of brick at the ground level and he did agree with Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller went on to say he had rather the ordinance require all brick at the ground level. Brian Chaney added if they all agree they should put forth to the council if anything that this ordinance be strengthen and not weakened. Mr. Miller commented we need to look at general interest rather than special interest. Mr. Faires asked the members to correct him if he was wrong but he felt they were saying they would like the ordinance to remain as is but if the Council wishes for you to consider it formally at your next meeting you will at that time. aDJOURN: There being no other business, a motion was made by Ben Scholz to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Bob Skipwith. This motion carried with all in favor. Brian Chaney - Chair an Respectfully submitted ) Karen Blythe Secretary