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03-18-2013 (Zoning Board of Adjustment) Minutes Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Zoning Board of Adjustment Monday, March 18, 2013 — 7:00 pm Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers 300 Country Club Road, Building 100 CALL TO ORDER Chair Bill Baumbach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and stated that a quorum was present. Board Members present were; Board Member Jason Potts, Board Member Bryan Rogers, Board Member Linda Jourdan, and Board Member Kelly Price. Absent were Board Member Karyn McGinnis. Staff members present were: Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, Jasen Haskins, Planner, and Mary Bradley, Administrative Assistant. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of the November 19, 2012 Meeting. A motion was made by Board Member Jourdan, and seconded by Board Member Price, to approve the Minutes from the November 19, 2012 Meeting as submitted. Motion carried 5 — 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Hold a public hearing to consider and act upon a request by Devin D King of Kimley-Horn and Associates acting on behalf of B&B Theaters for a Variance to Section 7.3.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance requiring that, "All parking and vehicle storage areas, including recreational vehicle parking in residential land use districts, shall occur on concrete pavement.", property located at 711 Woodbridge Pkwy, being Tract 7 of the LK Pegues Survey. ZBA 2013-01. Staff Comments Minutes March 18, 2013 Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 1 of 3 Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is B & B Theaters and the subject property is located on Woodbridge Parkway just south of FM 544. The Final Plat will be --- considered by Planning & Zoning on April 2, and by City Council on April 23. The Preliminary Plat is approved, and includes four lots on 10.756 acres. The applicant is requesting a variance for Lots 2 and Lots 3, to Section 7.3.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance requiring that, "All parking and vehicle storage areas, including recreational vehicle parking in residential land use districts, shall occur on concrete pavement." Although the Site Plan meets the minimum number of parking spaces required by the Ordinance, the applicant's request is for overflow parking only. The applicant is requesting a gravel parking lot for a minimum of twelve months. If the parking is warranted, after twelve months, the gravel will be removed and concrete will be poured. If not, the gravel will be removed and landscaping will be provided or the lot will be sold for commercial uses. Public Comment Forms were mailed to 16 property owners within 200 feet of the property, as required by law. One response was received, specifically against Lot 2 being a gravel parking lot. Board Discussion Mr. Dennis McIntire, B&B Theaters, approached the Board Members, stating that he was withdrawing the request for gravel parking on Lot 2. He stated that the - request is for Lot 3 only. Lot 3 will allow 108 additional parking spaces. The Site Plan currently has 401 parking spaces, which meets the requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. The Summit Church has a cross access easement agreement with B & B Theaters, and has 47 parking spaces. Board Member Baumbach asked if lighting will be provided for the temporary parking? Mr. McIntire stated that the design would be submitted to the City Engineer, to provide a light that is functional, usable and safe. Mr. McIntire stated that the request is being proactive before the movie theater opens. Board Member Jourdan questioned the hours of operation and expressed concern of when the gravel parking will be installed. Mr. McIntire responded that the gravel parking will be only be installed for half of the lot for the grand opening, probably by summer, the whole lot will be gravel parking if there is a need. The hours of operation will be noon to midnight or 2 to 3 in the morning, but definitely will not be open 24-hours. Board Member Jourdan asked the reason for the twelve months. Mr. McIntire stated that the busiest season is summer, even though it is stretched throughout with kids out of school and during the holidays in November and December, which are the busiest days, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas. The desire is to monitor the parking during the busy season and see if the parking lot warrants expansion. At the first of the year in 2014, if the variance is granted, the gravel parking lot will either be removed or a permanent concrete parking lot will be Minutes March 18, 2013 Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 2 of 3 installed, before summer of 2014. Due to inclement weather and various possibilities prohibiting construction or demolishing, Mr. McIntire is requesting a waiver to the 90-day requirement in which to act on the variance. Chairman Baumbach opened the Public Hearing. With no one approaching the Board, Chairman Baumbach closed the Public Hearing. Board Action A motion was made by Board Member Rogers, and seconded by Board Member Price, to Grant the request for a Variance to Section 7.3.C.3 of the 2001-48 Zoning Ordinance to allow for the installation of a gravel parking surface on a temporary basis, waiving the 90-day act upon requirement, for a maximum of twelve months for overflow parking. This variance is tied to the property described as a tract of land in Abstract No. 703, Tract 7 of the L.K. Pegues Survey. (721 Woodbridge Parkway, being Lot 3 of the Woodbridge Centre Phase II Addition). Motion carried 5 — 0. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Board Member Rogers, and seconded by Board Member Potts, all Board Members were in consensus, and the meeting adjourned at 7:30p.m. Bill Baumbac Chair ATTEST: Ma Briley,Secretary 6- Minutes March 18, 2013 Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 3 of 3