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Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 — 7:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Staff Conference Room
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:02PM stated that a quorum
was present. In attendance were: Chairman Larson, Vice-Chairman Ames,
Commissioner Bennett, Commissioner Johnston, Commissioner Onufreiczuk,
and Commissioner Wright. Commissioner Kopchenko was absent.
Staff members present were Renae 011ie, Jasen Haskins, Charles Lee and Mary
Bradley.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Onufreiczuk gave the invocation and Commissioner Bennett led
the pledge of allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one approached the Commissioners.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the July 17,
2007 Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Vice-
Chairman Ames, to approve the minutes from July 17, 2007, regular meetings
with no changes or corrections. Motion carried 6 — 0.
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ACTION AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval for a Site Plan for Best Corner
Wylie Addition, Block A, Lot 1. Subject property generally located
at the northeast corner of SH 78 and W. Kirby Street.
Mr. Lee stated that the applicant is proposing to redevelop and combine two
existing commercial properties located at the northeast corner of SH 78 and W
Kirby Street. The property is zoned Commercial Corridor (CC) District totaling
0.594 acre in sizes. There are two existing buildings on the site. The existing
building on the hard corner measures 1,648 square feet and the other building
measures 1,710 square feet.
In the mid 1990s TXDOT acquired portions of this property and most recently the
City of Wylie has acquired portions of the property for improvements to SH 78
and right-turn lane at the intersection. The property owner was compensated for
all of the acquisitions.
The applicant is proposing retail uses for both buildings on the property. The site
work will consist of landscape improvements, resurfacing of pavement, relocation
of drive way and considerable alterations to building elevations. Proposed
modifications to exterior of buildings will include application of stone veneer to
the front, sides and rear elevations on both buildings. In addition, the applicant
proposes to relocate the main entrance of Building #1 to the north.
The applicant proposes to meet architectural design requirement by applying
stone veneer to all sides of both building. The stone veneer will serve as the
primary material for both building.
A final plat accompanies this item and is on the current agenda for Commission's
review.
Therefore, staff supports and recommends approval of the site plan subject to:
Additions and alterations as required by the engineering plans, and Planning &
Zoning Commission and City Council approval of the Final Plat.
Mr. Stan Haddock, 221 Country Club Drive, Heath Texas, represented property
owner/applicant of the subject property, stated that Metro PCS will lease the
building on the hard corner. In June 2007, a proposal was submitted for parking
alternative to allow both existing structures to share parking, however that
request was denied by City Council.
At the meeting in June 2007, a recommendation was made to change the main
entrance to the building on the hard corner to face the north. To achieve that
recommendation allows for additional landscaping around the hard corner and up
to the road.
The entrance to the property from SH 78 is located seventy-three feet north of
the southern property line.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner
Johnston, to approve the Site Plan for Best Corner Wylie Addition, Block A, Lot 1.
Motion carried 6 — 0.
2. Consider a recommendation to City Council regarding a Final Plat
for Best Corner Wylie Addition, Block A, Lot 1. Subject property
generally located at the northeast corner of SH 78 and W. Kirby
Street.
Mr. Lee stated that a Site Plan is on the current agenda for Commissioner's
review. The property totals 0.59 acres and will create one (1) commercial lot,
with two existing buildings.
The applicant proposes to combine two existing tracts into one, establish
property boundaries, and dedicate the necessary fire lanes and access
easements to accommodate the redevelopment of the property.
With no questions for the applicant or Staff, a motion was made by
Commissioner Johnston, and seconded by Commissioner Ames, to recommend
approval to the City Council for a Final Plat for Best Corner Wylie Addition, Block
A, Lot 1, the property being generally located at the northeast corner of SH 78
and W Kirby Street. Motion carried 6 — 0.
3. Consider a recommendation to City Council regarding a Replat for
Cooper Junior High School, Block A, Lot 1. Subject property
generally located northwest of Hooper Road and Hensley Road.
Mr. Lee stated that the property was originally developed and subsequently
platted in the summer of 2006 to accommodate Cooper Junior High School. The
purpose for the Replat is to dedicate right-of-way for Hooper Road and the
necessary utility easements to accommodate the new Draper Elementary
School.
With no questions for Staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk,
and seconded by Commissioner Johnston, to recommend approval to the City
Council for a Replat of Raymond Cooper Junior High school, Block A, Lot 1,
generally located at the northeast corner of Hooper Road and Hensley Road.
Motion carried 6 — 0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City
Council regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an
Industrial (Outside) use on 1.88 acres, generally located east of
Eubanks Lane and approximately 1,080 feet south of SH 78. ZC
2007-04.
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Mr. Lee stated that the owner of the property has submitted a letter requesting
that the item be withdrawn from consideration.
In summary, the request was for an Specific Use Permit to operate a gunite
processing, distribution and storage facility. Staff supports the owner's request
and recommends the Commissioners to accept the request to withdraw this item.
Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing. With no one approaching the
Commission, Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing.
With no questions for Staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and
seconded by Commissioner Johnston, to recommend approval to the City
Council to accept the withdrawal for the SUP for Industrial, (Outside) use on 1.88
acres, generally located 3501 Eubanks Lane, Wyndham Estates Phase 3, Lot 1.
Motion carried 6 — 0.
2. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City
Council regarding a request to amend Planned Development 2002-
52 to accommodate Neighborhood Services (NS) zoning on 2.03
acres within the PD district, property generally located at the
northeast corner of Collins Boulevard and FM 544. ZC2007-05
Mr. Lee stated that the subject property is located at the northeast corner of
Collins Boulevard and FM 544 within the Bozman Farms Estates and Lake Trails
of Bozman Farms Planned Development (PD 2002-52). In March 2006, the City
Council adopted an amendment to PD 2002-52 for the subject property, to allow
for Day Care Facility uses on the property.
Four notifications were mailed, with no written response returned.
The request proposes to amend the PD to allow for Neighborhood Services (NS)
zoning. Mr. Lee reviewed the uses allowed within a NS District, which will allow
medical office, professional office, restaurant without drive-through, more of a low
impact commercial type uses.
The PD specifies NS with only certain uses allowed by right and others with an
SUP, and Ms. 011ie questioned the applicant if the request was to allow NS as
permitted in the Zoning Ordinance or as outlined within the PD. Mr. Phil Clegg,
Red Group Development, 1771 International Parkway, Suite 127, Richardson,
Texas, applicant/developer of the subject property, stated that the intent was to
allow all uses as spelled out within the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Wright questioned the location of the pond and direction and
impact of drainage on the adjacent property. Mr. Clegg stated that the pond is in
the back of Lot 1 and Lot 2. The rough grading has not been done, and an
engineer has not looked at the property yet.
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Commissioner Bennett questioned the use spelled out in PD for lot 2, with the
configuration of Lot 2 more on Collins Circle than adjacent to Lot 1 which is on
FM 544 and Collins Boulevard. Mr. Clegg stated that Lot 28 adjacent to Lot 2, is
maintained by Homeowner's Association and is not intended to be developed as
a single-family residential use. There are several high gas meters located on Lot
2, as well as several utility easements. The lot would be very difficult to develop
as a stand alone property.
Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing. With no one approaching the
Commission, Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by
Commissioner Ames, to recommend approval to the City Council, regarding a
request to amend Planned Development 2002-52 to accommodate
Neighborhood Services (NS) zoning on 2.03 acres within the PD District,
property generally located at the northeast corner of Collins Boulevard and FM
544, Zoning Case 2007- 05. Motion carried 5 — 1, with Commissioner Bennett
voting in opposition.
3. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City
Council regarding a change in zoning from Agricultural (A) to
Townhouse (TH) District on a 5.0 acre parcel, generally located
northeast of Lynda Lane and Forrest Ross Road. ZC 2007-06
Ms. 011ie stated that the subject property is located on the northeast corner of
Lynda Lane (CR 389) and Forrest Ross Road. The applicant is requesting to
rezone the subject property to allow for townhouse development. The proposal
will include approximately 24 townhouse units on 5 acres.
The property is a triangular shaped tract that is bordered by Heavy Industrial (HI)
District to the north and west and a Planned Development District (Wylie Lakes)
currently under construction for mixed use development including residential of
varied densities and commercial uses to the east.
The entire tract will be developed to Townhouse (TH) District standards with a
minimum of 3,500 square feet for exterior lots with side yards and 3,000 square
feet for interior lots without side yards. Minimum dwelling size shall be 1,200
square feet. The applicant is not requesting any variance from the Ordinance.
The applicant is proposing to gain access into the development from two points,
both from County Road 387 (Forrest Ross Road).
This item was presented in 2006 as a request for Townhouse development. The
previous request included approximately 41 Townhomes on the 5 acre tract with
three points of access, two from County Road 387 (Forrest Ross Road) and one
from County Road 389 (Lynda Lane).
Five (5) notifications were mailed, with one written response favoring the request
returned.
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Mr. Alan Adkins, 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1220, Dallas, Texas, represented the
owner of the property, stated that there are several issues surrounding the
property, thus making it a very challenging development. With the property being
in a triangular shape, on the north side Lynda Lane, which is a County dirt road,
and on the other side, Forrest Ross Road, which is a paved two-lane County
road. The two roads intersect at the southwest corner of the subject property.
Mr. Laurence DeBerry, 8277 PR 5397, Lavon, Texas, developer for the subject
property, stated that although the proposed concept plan includes alleys, once
engineering and architecture reviews the subject property, alleys may not be
included. The proposed concept plan is in a draft format, a preliminary plat will
be submitted once the zoning is approved. The development will not construct
40 lots.
One of the safety issues, which were presented in 2006, was to have Lynda Lane
come through the proposed development and end at Forrest Ross Road.
Currently, Lynda Lane and Forrest Ross Road intersect at the V-shaped
southwestern tip of the property, where several accidents have occurred.
Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing. With no one approaching the
Commission, Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing.
The Commissioners requested that the applicant present two options to Council.
Option 1: as presented with two points of access onto Forrest Ross Road.
Option 2: bring Lynda Lane through the proposed development and tie into
Forrest Ross Road to eliminate the potential safety issues previously mentioned.
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by
Commissioner Johnston, to recommend approval to the City Council regarding a
change in zoning from Agricultural (A) to Townhouse (TH) District on a 5.0 acre
parcel, generally located northeast of Lynda Lane and Forrest Ross Road,
Zoning Case 2007 — 06. Motion carried 5 — 1, with Commissioner Ames voting in
opposition.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by
Commissioner Ames to adjourn the meeting at 8:30p.m. Motion carried 6 — 0.
Dennis Larson, Chairman
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