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10-16-2007 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF WYLIE • Minutes Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission Tuesday, October 16, 2007 — 7:00 pm Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers 2000 Highway 78 North CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Scott Ames announced that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Those present besides Vice-Chairman Ames were, Commissioner Ramona Kopchenko, Commissioner Phillip Johnston, Commissioner Tim Bennett, Commissioner John Onufreiczuk, and Commissioner Ruthie Wright. Chairman Dennis Larson was absent. Staff present was Renae 011ie, Jasen Haskins, and Mary Bradley. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Onufreiczuk gave the invocation and Commissioner Wright led the pledge of allegiance. CITIZENS COMMENTS Vice-Chairman Ames opened the Citizens Participation. Ms. 011ie stated for the National Community Planning Month, fifth graders from the Wylie Independent School District submitted art work, and the Commissioners voted on each one; Good, First Class, Superior. At the October 23, 2007, City Council meeting a student from each school will be awarded with a prize. Every student will be given a Certificate for Participating. Ms. Renae 011ie presented a prize to Commissioner Wright for giving the correct answer on the name of the town before City of Wylie, which was Nickelville. Vice-Chairman Ames closed the Citizens Participation. Minutes October 16, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 1 of 3 CONSENT ITEMS 1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the October 2, 2007 Regular Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Commissioner Johnston, to approve the minutes from October 2, 2007, regular meeting with no changes or corrections. Motion carried 6 — 0. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2006-04, Article 3, Sections 3.1,3.2, and 3.3: Amending certain Additional Provisions to the regulation of Yard Requirements regarding patio covers. Text Amendment Mr. Haskins stated that the item is a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Haskins explained that due to a large volume of requests to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) for a variance to construct a non-enclosed patio cover, staff is recommending a change to the rear setback requirements for non-enclosed patio covers within residential districts. The current Zoning Ordinance does not take into consideration the multitude of residential homes that are built on or near the rear building setback lines. Therefore, the recommended revision is to insert the following paragraph into Subsection 4 (Additional Provisions) of Sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3, that reads: "Non-enclosed attached patio covers shall be allowed to extend a maximum of 15 feet from the main structure but no closer than 10 feet from the rear property line. In addition, maximum lot coverage cannot be exceeded." Staff is also recommending the addition of maximum lot coverage to all residential districts except Multifamily. Depending on the zoning district the recommended range is from 45 to 60 percent. Currently, City of Wylie does not have maximum lot coverage. This would limit excessively large patio covers while still allowing for flexibility in design and placement, in addition to maintaining open space throughout the City. Ms. 011ie reiterated the reason why lot coverage is to be added, and the need for limitations of a size. Ms. 011ie reviewed the classifications of a hardship, prior to going to the ZBA, and then reasons for granting a variance. Staff researched other cities for the lot coverage, and most surrounding cities have maximum lot coverage and a limit on the size of an accessory structure that is attached to the main structure. Mr. Haskins stated that the amendment does not allow for patios to be permanently enclosed and/or serve as an occupied inhabitable space. If a property owner Minutes October 16, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 2 of 3 proposes to construct a permanent enclosed patio, the normal setbacks for a main structure would have to be met prior to any building permits being obtained. The revised proposed text amendment would allow for citizens to efficiently and effectively cover portions of their back yards, and keep with the intent of the current ordinance, maintain safety and aesthetics, and potentially reduce energy use by limiting direct sunlight exposure into homes. Mr. Haskins asked the Commissioners for guidance as to where to add the amendment for the patio covers. Since, the Building Official considers the non- enclosed patio cover as an accessory structure, the proposed amendment, if a materials list were added, may be placed in Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioners discussed the setback requirements for property located on large lots, especially one to two acres where the intent may be to expand or construct a patio cover. Commissioner Bennett recommended amending the wording to state: "Non-Enclosed attached patio covers shall be allowed to extend no closer than 10 feet of the rear property line. In addition, maximum lot coverage can not be exceeded." Vice-Chairman Ames opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one was present to address the Commissioners. Commissioners discussed the building materials, because the patio cover is classified as an accessory structure. Commissioner Johnston stated that patio covers can be purchased made of metal, tin, or wood. Commissioners desired clarification on roof materials, especially for arbor structures. Commissioners requested further research is done on roofing types, distance, or building materials and size of non-enclosed patio covers. Due to many materials a property owner could construct a patio cover of, and clarification needed on the distance from rear property line, additional information is needed; the consensus was to table the requests until November 6, 2007. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, to table the Text Amendment, until November 6, 2007, in order for staff to obtain additional research on wording of the materials, roofing types, distance, and size for non-enclosed patio covers. Motion carried 6 —O. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Commissioner Johnston to adjourn the meeting at 7:43p.m. Motion carried 6 — 0. Scott Ames,Vice-Chairman ATTEST: % n(‘.c)\ 0a Ma 8 B .ley,Secretar' Minutes October 16, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 3 of 3