08-25-1983 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING
MINUTES
August 25, 1983
6:30 P.M.
The Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission met in a regular session at
6:30 P.M. on August 25, 1983. A quorum was present and notice of the
meeting had been posted for the time and in the manner required by
state law. Those in attendance were chairman Joe Fulgham, Bryant Barry,
Ken Mauk, Art Harris, Judy Brewster, I . W. Santry, City Secretary Carolyn
Jones, Mayor Squires and many citizens. Sarah Connelly was not in present
at this meeting. Chairman Fulgham, with the agreement of the board, moved
the public hearing from Item No. 7 to Item No. 1 on the Agenda.
Consider Approval of rezoning Abstract No. 23 Atterbury Survey - Block
Track SD: I. W. Santry stated that Mr. Ron Close has requested this track
of land be zoned Multiple family. This track of land is located in the
triangle between Ballard, Birmingham and Stone.
Chairman Fulgham opened public hearing and gave the floor to Ron Close,
builder from Princeton. Mr. Close told the Planning and Zoning Commission
that there would be twenty-three (23) duplexes around the property and one
apartment tract with forty - eight (48) units. The corner of stone and
Ballard will remain Retail (1.34 acres).
Mayor asked if there were any citizens wishing to speak.
One citizen told Mr. Close he was in the wrong place. He also asked Mr.
Close why he chose this piece of property that is in front of a school .
Mr. Close' s response was this was the best spot.
Sherry Benson from 304 Memorial works for an engineering firm which has
studies that show the traffic flow around Duplexes and apartments will
triple from what already exists. This will present a safety factor for
school children walking to and from school .
Frank Jackson lives in the Townhomes on Riverview Court. He is concerned
about the safety of the children going to and from school .
Douglas Haysk of 809 Easter is behind the exi.sting apartments. Mr. Haysk
said there was a problem with trash from these apartments why add to the
already existing problem. If these other apartments are allowed to be
built, there will be a greater problem of trash.
Mr. J. D. Schreiber wanted to know if Mr. Close thought these apartments
would enhance citizens property value. Mr. Close said everything he has
ever built was good homes that did enhance the property. Mr. Schreiber
then presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission a petition with
signatures of people living in this area who were against this zoning
change.
Mr. John Siminrions of 903 Easter said he and his wife purchased their home
before the already existing apartments were built. He has put up a wood
fence for privacy but the two-story apartments overlook his backyard. He
said his family has no privacy.
Keith Huyck of 904 Easter. The noise from the pool area and parking lots
is very loud.
Sherry Benson said there was already a problem with sewer odors would
building these apartments add to this problem.
Frank Skaggs moved from Dallas hoping to live in a quite neighborhood -
he would like to see it stay this way.
Bob Squires - 302 Valentine - made a statement that letters are sent out
to the property owners within 200 feet of said property. This list of
property owners are taking from the tax roll as of January 1, of current
year. Every attempt is made to notify everyone by letter and there is
also a notice in the paper prior to the public hearing. As a privat cit-
izen, and not speaking as the Mayor, the swimming pool from the already
existing apartments in in back of my yard. There is always a lot of activity
and noise around this area. In reference to the traffic, the bulk of
traffic will be in the mornings when the people are getting their children
off to school , and in the late afternoons when everyone is coming home
from work. There is already a lot of traffic now in this area and Mr.
Squires does not want to see more.
Another citizen wanted to know if the City would put up signs on the pro-
perty sites having zoning request made. This would help advise the Citizens
since ever one does not read the paper. Chairman Fulgham closed the public
hearing after everyone had had a chance to speak. Chairman Fulgham called
for a motion. Ken Mauk made the motion that the zoning not be changed
from Retail to MF due to the amount of opposition John Seely wanted to
point out the zoning change was not in the best interest of the City.
Motion was seconded by Art Harris. All in favor. Bryant Barry wanted
the minutes to reflect he was representing the Planning and Zoning Commi-
ssion and not the School Board.
Public Hearing for annexation request of 10 Acres Kelly Concrete:
Chairman Fulgham opened the Public hearing up - There being no question
and no opposition, the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by John
Seely to annex the 10 acres Kelly Concrete. Seconded by Bryant Barry.
All in Favor.
Preliminary Plat for Rustic Oaks: Mr. Santry said the State would parti-
cipate in straightening out part of the curve to help the flow of traffic.
Mr. Santry also stated the plat committee did meet and review the plat
prior to this meeting. Motion was made by Bryant Barry to accept the
preliminary plat for Rustic Oaks. Seconded by Ken Mauk. All in favor.
Preliminary Plat for Switzers Planned Development: Mr. Santry made the
statement the utility easements , street areas and water and sewer are OK.
He also said that each section as developed would have to come back to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. J. T. Dunkin said parking requirements
should be applied to the current zoning ordinance. There will be two
outlets on Kirby Street and two outlets on Highway 78. Bryant Barry moved
that the preliminary plat for the Switzer Plan Development involving water,
sewer, utility easements and main fire lanes be recommended to the City
Council for approval with the requirement that each site plan be submitted
to Planning and Zoning for recommendations as to meeting the Zoning ordi-
nance. Seconded by Art Harris. All in favor.
Preliminary Plat for Railroad Industrial Park: Mr. Santry reported the
plat committe had reviewed this plat. John Seely made the motion to approve
preliminary plat for Railroad Industrial Park. Seconded by Bryant Barry.
All in favor.
Final Plat for Creekside South Estates: Mr. Santry said this item should
be tabled due to the addition not having concrete streets and curbs. The
Planning and Zoning minutes of March 24, 1983 state "Recommend that the
preliminary plat for Creekside South Estates be accepted and approved with
the stipulation that, although the Commission feels the street should be
paved with concrete, such a requirement would not be economically feasible;
however, when and if the property is annexed to the City of Wylie, property
owners will be assessed the cost of concrete pavement. " Chairman Fulgham
moved that the approval of Creekside Estates be recommended to the City
Council with the requirement that a statement be included, in each contract
for sale, that at anytime in the future if the City of Wylie should annex
the developement the property owners shall be assed for any required up-
grading of streets, drainage, water and sewer to meet the then current sub-
division standards. Seconded by Ken Mauk. All in favor.
Mr. Santry reported to the Planning and Zoning Commission that the City
Council approved the second hearing to annex 107 acres - Wyndham Estates,
Rush Creek II zoned to SF-2, and the Mobil Home Ordinance was adopted.
There is also plans for a new Fire Station to be built by the new water
tower. Mr. J. T. Dunkin was requested to update the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Motion was made to adjourn by Bryant Barry. Seconded by Judy Brewster.
All in Favor.
Joe Fulgham, Chairman