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11-06-2007 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission Tuesday, November 6, 2007—7:00 pm Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers 2000 Highway 78 North CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dennis Larson announced that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 7:03PM. Those present besides Chairman Larson were, Vice- Chair Scott Ames, Commissioner Ramona Kopchenko, Commissioner Phillip Johnston, and Commissioner John Onufreiczuk. Those absent were Commissioner Tim Bennett, and Commissioner Ruthie Wright. Staff present was Renae 011ie, Jasen Haskins, and Mary Bradley. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Onufreiczuk gave the invocation and Vice-Chair Ames led the pledge of allegiance. CITIZENS COMMENTS Chairman Larson opened the Citizens Participation. No one approached the Commissioners; Chairman Larson closed the Citizens Participation. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the October 16, 2007 Regular Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Vice-Chair Ames, to approve the minutes from October 16, 2007 Regular Meeting, as submitted. Motion carried 5 —O. Minutes November 6, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 1 of 4 REGULAR AGENDA Action Agenda 1. Consider and act upon approval for a Site Plan for Helmberger Industrial Park Addition, Block 1, Lot 3R. Subject property located at 124 Hooper Road. Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is proposing to redevelop a commercial property located at 124 Hooper Lane. An amended plat was approved on this property in September 2007 which slightly altered existing boundary lines between lots 2R and 3R. Two existing buildings measuring 1,966 square feet and 1,200 square feet are on the site. The applicant intends to convert the 1,200 square foot existing building into an animal related use. The site work required prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, consists of landscape improvements, resurfacing and the addition of pavement and necessary parking, alterations to building elevations, and the eventual demolition of the 1,966 square foot building. In September 2007, Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a request for a variance from the applicant requesting no additional masonry to the side or back of the building. Therefore, the proposed modifications to the exterior will include application of brick or masonry to the side and rear elevations. Staff supports and recommends approval of the site plan subject to the removal of the 1,966 square foot non-conforming building in a timely manner. Chairman Larson questioned the definition of timely manner. Ms. 011ie stated that the applicant is leasing the property with the intention to purchase, and will remove the non-conforming building at the time of purchase. Commissioner Onufreiczuk questioned the expiration of the lease. Ms. Victoria Bonds, 508 Shore Drive, Wylie, stated that the lease is for one-year and that by December 31, 2008, the non-conforming building will be removed. Ms. 011ie stated that the outdoor kennel is removed from the Site Plan, per the text amendment approved by City Council. The text amendment stated that no outside kennel is permitted within any Non-Residential District, except for Heavy Industrial District and Corridor Commercial with a Specific Use Permit. A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Commissioner Johnston, to approve the Site Plan for Helmberger Industrial Park Addition, Block 1, Lot 3R, with conditions that if the use continues by December 31, 2008, the existing 1,966 square foot non-conforming building be removed. Motion carried 5 — 0. Minutes November 6, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 2 of 4 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 was tabled at the October 16, 2007, regular meeting. Staff has revised the following paragraph into Subsection 4 (Additional Provisions) of Sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3, that reads: "Non-enclosed attached patio covers, although an addition to and part of the main structure, shall be exempt from the rear yard set back requirements above. Patio covers shall be allowed to extend into the rear setback no closer than 10 feet from the rear property line provided maximum lot coverage is not exceeded." This wording allows for the maximum amount of flexibility for the citizens, as the lot coverage limits size and the building code will limit materials, while maintaining the spacing, aesthetics, safety, and consistency within Wylie Neighborhoods. The material type will be determined by the Building Inspections Department at the time of permitting as regulated by Article 3 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also, Staff is recommending the addition of maximum lot coverage to all residential districts except Multifamily. Staff distributed a photo of a patio cover that was approved by Building Inspections that was constructed out of non-corrugated metal and pre-fabricated. Mr. Haskins stated that one of the items of discussion from the previous meeting, included the building materials. The Commissioners received and reviewed a photo of a patio cover that was approved by Building Inspections. The patio cover was constructed out of non-corrugated metal and pre-fabricated material, which is allowed from the Building Code. Therefore, the Zoning Ordinance amendment will not regulate the building materials, but will limit the setbacks and size of the accessory buildings. The consensus from the Commissioners, after looking at the photo, was that the patio cover looked very nice. Ms. 011ie stated that Commissioner Wright did submit a written concern of excluding the "little people" when considering the restrictions for patio covers, since she was unable to attend the meeting. Chairman Larson questioned the maximum lot coverage for Manufactured Mobile Home. Mr. Haskins stated that Manufactured Homes are typically placed on a designated lot within a Manufactured Home Park. The lots are usually long and narrow, so the size of the designated lot will limit the size of the patio cover. Chairman Larson opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one was present to address the Commissioners. Minutes November 6,2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 3 of 4 A motion was made by Vice-Chair Ames, and seconded by Commissioner Kopchenko, to recommend approval 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. Motion carried 5— 0. MISCELLANEOUS All of the Commissioners were in consensus not to have a meeting on November 20, 2007 or December 18, 2007. A holiday celebration will be held after the meeting on December 4, 2007, for the Commissioners and Staff. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Commissioner Johnston to adjourn the meeting at 7:25p.m. All Commissioners were in consensus. Dennis Larson,Chairman ATTEST: Ma ra ey,Secretary Minutes November 6,2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 4 of 4