07-02-2013 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning
Commission
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning& Zoning Commission
Tuesday July 2,2013-6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex-Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Phillip Johnston called the meeting to order at 6:32PM. Present with Chairman
Johnston were; Vice-Chairman Gilbert Tamez, Commissioner David Dahl,
Commissioner Ron Smith, Commissioner Dennis Larson, and Commissioner Mike
McCrossin. Commissioner F. Darnell Harris was absent.
Staff present was Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, Jasen Haskins, Planner, Charles Lee,
Senior Planner, Chris Hoisted, City Engineer, and Mary Bradley, Administrative
Assistant.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Dahl gave the invocation and Commissioner Tamez led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chairman Johnston opened the Citizens Participation. With no one approaching the
Commissioners, Chairman Johnston closed the Citizens Participation.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Dahl nominated Commissioner Johnston as Chair. Nomination was
seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion carried 6 0, with Commissioner Harris
being absent.
Commissioner Smith nominated Commissioner Dahl as Vice Chair. Nomination was
seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion carried 6 - 0, with Commissioner Harris
being absent.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the June 4, 2013,Regular
Meeting.
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Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Dahl, and seconded by Commissioner Tamez,
to approve the Minutes from the June 4, 2013 Regular Meeting as presented. A vote
was taken and passed 6 0,with Commissioner Harris being absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
Regular Agenda
1. Consider, and act upon, approval for a Site Plan for Walmart Store #6078 being a
portion of Tract 4 of Creekside Development within the John H. Mitchell Survey.
Subject property generally located on the northeast corner of McMillian Road and
McCreary Road.
Item was tabled at the June 4, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Dahl, to
remove the item from the table. Motion carried 6 0, with Commissioner Harris
being absent.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Haskins stated that the Site Plan for Walmart Store was tabled at the June 4, 2013
meeting at the request of the applicant to meet concerns that were discussed in the
meeting. The applicant did submit a revised Site Plan, elevations and additional
landscaping. The changes include pedestrian pathways; provided a buffer between
residents at Creekside and along McMillen; added smooth face block accents and
changed the awnings over the pharmacy window.
The property is within Creekside Addition, meaning the zoning and use was put into
place with the Planned Development Ordinance 1999-32. The use, site, and
landscaping are technically correct, in that they meet or in some cases exceed the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. In staffs opinion when taken as a whole
(layout, structure,and landscaping) the requirements of the ordinance are met.
Mr. Hoisted stated that a traffic analysis study was performed for the intersection of
McMillen and McCreary Road. The study revealed a projected increase of traffic to
be over 4200 vehicles per day, with the outparcel for possible fast-food restaurant to
be 1,242 vehicles per day. The subject property is surrounded by major
thoroughfares, McCreary Road being 4-lane divided road and McMillen Road future
4-lane divided road. Due to the findings of the traffic study performed by the
applicant, Walmart Store did offer to pay for a signal light at McMillen Road and
McCreary Road.
Board Discussion
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Mr. Dan Milner, Kimley-Horn and Associates, 5750 Genesis Court, Suite 200, Frisco,
Texas, represented engineer on behalf of Walmart, and joined by architecture team,
and project manager with Walmart. After meeting with the neighbors at a
neighborhood meeting, and the Planning and Zoning meeting, the Site Plan presented
to the Commissioners tonight is revised. The stone was increased by ten (10) percent
on the front facade and on the side of the facade which will face McMillen Road. The
elevations were revised, as well as masonry six (6) foot screen wall between Garnet
Hill and residential structures. The masonry wall will match the color, and
constructed with the same type of pier concrete as the facility. Additional landscaping
was done between the one residential home immediately adjacent to the northwest
corner of the property.
Mr. Milner stated that the design for lighting is cutting edge LED lights. The lighting
is controlled and directive within the truck dock wall.
Mr. Milner further stated that the architecture elements are on a personal interactive
scale, sustainability, design and efficiency, as well as reduce maintenance for the
exterior of the building. Mr. Milner also confirmed that Walmart will pay for the
signal light at McMillen Road and McCreary Road.
Public Comments
In attendance were several citizens that resided close to the property, spoke against
the proposed development: Ms. Marisol Lopez, Mr. Joe Ferrier, Mr_ Vic Celman, Mr.
Dave Andrews, Ms. Marcia Rodriquez, Mr. Lee Schaster, Mr. Zachary Straughan,
Mr. Jeff White, Mr. Harvey Wechsler, Mr. Adrian Bond, Ms. Suzette Clark, Ms.
Myra Snipes, Ms. Edelba Kercado, and Ms. Tanya Green; all expressed concern of
the traffic, hours of operation,conditions of the road, noise level and pollution.
Two Councilmembers were in attendance, speaking against the proposed
development, Councilmember Bennie Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Nathan Scott.
Also, two residents were in attendance speaking in favor of the proposed
development. Mr. Bob Ek,and Mr. Red Byboth.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Dahl, and seconded by Commissioner Larson,
to approve the Site Plan for Walmart. Motion failed 3 - 3, with Commissioners
Tamez, Smith, and McCrossin voting against. Commissioner Harris was absent.
Chairman Johnston adjourned the meeting for a break at 8:15PM. The meeting was
reconvened at 8:25PM.
Public Hearing
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1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding
a change in zoning from Agricultural (A,30) to Planned Development Single Family
Detached District (PD-SF) to accommodate the expansion-continuation of single
family residential subdivision (PD 2012-04) on an approximate 101.525 acres
generally located south of E. Brown Street and west of W.A. Allen Boulevard. ZC
2013-03
Mr. Lee stated that the applicant is requesting to establish permanent zoning on an
approximately 65.855 acre tract immediately adjacent to an existing Planned
Development 2012-04. The purpose for the request is to expand and continue single
family detached residential development consistent with Kreymer Estates provisions
and conforming to existing surrounding residential properties.
The request is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, including the
floodplain area, and is consistent with the medium density residential for the area.
The Park Board did approve the dedication and construction of public hike and bike
trail, open spaces and other recreational amenities. This request proposes to build
upon public amenities approved and near completion by adding a pedestrian bridge
spanning the creek, twelve (12) adult workstations, picnic benches and appropriate
lighting. Hike and bike trails will span for a total of 11,000 linear feet.
The applicant is proposing minimum 8,500 square foot lots, with house sizes being;
fifteen percent at 1,800 square feet, 35 percent at 2,000 square feet, and 50 percent of
the lots at 2,200 square feet. The dwelling sizes of the surrounding neighborhood
varies from 1,700 square foot dwelling size up to 2,500 square foot dwelling size.
The proposed addition will connect to existing through streets Oak Street, Rush Creek
Drive, Tanglewood Drive and Cedar Creek Drive. The design to connect through the
neighborhoods is for safety reasons, as well as ease of access.
One hundred twenty-three (123) notifications were mailed, with no written response
returned favoring the request and three (3) responses opposing the request.
Board Discussion
Mr. Jim Douglas, Douglas Properties, 2309 Avenue K, Suite 100, Plano, Texas,
applicant, submitted a presentation to the Commissioners, stating that the homes
presented will be built within the development. The price range for the development
is from $220,000 up to well over $300,000. The proposed development is a
continuation of Kreymer Estates, which the first phase is under construction. The
proposal is adding not only additional lots, but open space as well.
The open space will be deeded to the City of Wylie, and be used as a public park. The
Homeowner's Association will maintain and pay for the irrigation system and
landscaping. The City will handle reservations for the pavilion and inspections to the
playground equipment.
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The homes backing up to the open space will be required to have wrought-iron
fences. No home will be, nor can be constructed over Floodplain area. The desire is to
conserve and preserve natural habitat within the open space and creek areas.
The amenities when built out will have twelve (12) adult fitness stations along the
trail system. The trail system is eight (8) foot wide, concrete, and ADA approved.
There will be ten (10) park benches with City of Wylie Logo on the back, placed
along trail system. A pedestrian bridge will be constructed over the creek, which will
connect the open spaces. The hike and bike trial is quite extensive; it is over 11,000
linear feet, which is over two miles. The Park Board did approve the amenities
unanimously and there is no cost to the City of Wylie. The cost to the applicant is
over a million dollars.
Public Comments
Chairman Johnston opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Don Hallum, 301 Rush Creek Drive, spoke in opposition of the request,
expressing concern increase traffic and to slow the speed limit down.
Mr. Marc Verduin, 401 Rush Creek Drive, spoke in opposition of the request,
expressing concern of connecting the roads with established existing neighborhoods,
and the natural habitat.
Ms. Sandra Mondy, 114 Douglas Drive, spoke in opposition of the request,
expressing concern of the elevation for creek, drainage issues, increase of traffic, and
environmental impact.
Mr. Tom Barlow, 221 Rush Creek Drive, spoke in opposition of the request,
expressing concern of trees removed, and floodplain area.
Mayor Pro Tern Scott, 1303 Greensboro Drive, spoke in opposition of the request,
urging the Commissioners to stick to the vision of the Community for 10,000 square
foot lots and minimum 2,400 square foot home sizes.
Mr. Jeff Smith, 402 Tanglewood, spoke in opposition of the request, expressing
concern of the noise, traffic and small lots.
Mr. Bryce Flynn, 909 Foxwood Lane, spoke in opposition of the request, expressing
concern of the natural habitat, drainage issues, and buffer between new development
and existing developments.
Mr. Allen Krom, 210 Rush Creek Drive, spoke in opposition of the request,
expressing concern of the natural habitat, and increase traffic.
Chairman Johnston closed the Public Hearing.
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Chairman Johnston questioned if a Flood Study was completed. Mr. Hoisted stated
that Flood Study will be completed after the zoning is approved. Also, the street
width is 27 feet, the new development streets will meet the current requirements of 31
feet. Mr. Douglas stated that the drainage channel, the Flood Plain Study, the street
layout study and environmental study are all lengthy and time consuming. This
request is the zoning, and the development once approved will be developed over a
number of years in multiple phases.
Ms. 011ie stated that the public comment forms turned in at the meeting do become
part of the record.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Dahl, and seconded by Commissioner Larson,
to recommend approval to City Council of the request for zoning change 2013-03.
Motion carried 6 - 0. Commissioner Harris was absent.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner McCrossin, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:45pm. All Commissioners were in consensus.
David Dahl, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
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Mar Bra ley, Administrat' e Assistant
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