09-17-2013 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes tit Wylie Planning and Zoning
Commission
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning& Zoning Commission
Tuesday September 17,2013-6:30 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 David Dahl, Commissioner Gilbert Tamez, Commissioner
Dennis Larson, and Commissioner Mike McCrossin. Commissioner Ron Smith was
absent.
Staff present was Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, and Mary Bradley, Administrative
Assistant.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Tamez gave the invocation and Vice Chairman Dahl 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.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the September 3, 2013,
Regular Meeting.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Larson, and seconded by Commissioner
McCrossin, to approve the Minutes from the September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting as
presented. Motion carried 5 - 0, with Commissioner Smith being absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing
1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council amending
the zoning from Planned Development(PD2007-35) - Neighborhood Services (NS) to
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Planned Development-Single Family District (PD-SF) for single family dwellings on
4.86 acres. Located on the northeast corner of FM544 and Collins Blvd. ZC 2013-06.
Staff Presentation
Ms. 011ie stated that the applicant is proposing to change the zoning from seven lots
within the Planned Development 2007-35 from Neighborhood Services to Planned
Development Single Family District. Three of the lots will be dedicated as open
space, and four lots will be single family residential homes. The single family
residential lots will follow the conditions set forth within the existing Planned
Development Ordinance 2007-35. The initial phase is to construct four model homes,
with one lot dedicated as a parking lot The second phase is to convert the model
homes into privately owned homes, with the parking lot turned into open space. The
lots will have a slip road, in order to avoid direct access onto Collins Boulevard.
Ms. 011ie presented to the Commissioners the history of the property, stating that the
property was initially zoned for single family residential lots. In 2003, the property
was changed to Planned Development Specific Use Permit, to allow for daycare
use. In 2007, the property was changed to Planned Development - Neighborhood
Services, to allow daycare use as well as commercial use. The property is under a
new developer, Development Solutions BZ, LLC, requesting the property to be zoned
back to Planned Development Single-Family District.
Sixteen notifications were mailed to surrounding property owners,one comment form
returned in favor,and one in opposition.
Board Discussion
Mr. Chris Seely, Ridinger Associates, representing the Engineer for the property,
stated that the property has several large trees, and the houses will be constructed
behind the trees. The Lots will all drain to a drainage easement that will be installed
on Lot 1 and then channeled to a culvert. A retaining wall and additional landscaping
will be installed. The lot will be a parking lot for the model homes during Phase 1,
but for phase 2, the lot will be converted to an open space. The plans for the type of
landscaping are not complete at this time.
Public Comments
Chairman Johnston opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Mike Siciliano, 1203 W. Collins Circle, spoke in opposition of the zoning
request, stating that the best use for that tract of land is open space. Mr. Siciliano
questioned the definition of Neighborhood Services. Ms. 011ie stated that
Neighborhood Services allows for convenience retail shopping,personal services, and
professional offices principally serving the needs of the neighborhoods. A 7-Eleven
store or a small retail shopping center would be allowed.
Chairman Johnston closed the Public Hearing.
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Board Discussion
Commissioner Larson stated that the property will eventually be developed, having
the property developed as single-family residential homes is better than commercial.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Larson, and seconded by Commissioner Dahl,
to recommend approval to the City Council for Zoning Case 2013-06 Planned
Development. Motion carried 5 0, with Commissioner Smith being absent.
MISCELLANEOUS
Vice Chairman Dahl stated that as an individual, he would suggest a chance to air
perspective feelings for an item before a motion is made. Ms. 011ie stated that when
an item is denied or tabled, staff needs to know the reasons why and what the
Commissioners desire to see; and encouraged the Commissioners to discuss the item
before making a motion.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Tamez, and seconded by Commissioner
McCrossin, to adjourn the meeting at 7:03pm. All Commissioners were in consensus.
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Phillip ton,Chairman
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Mailky Bradley,Administrative Assistant
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