09-15-2015 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning
Commission
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning& Zoning Commission
Tuesday September 15, 2015—6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Room 230 Conference Room
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ron Smith called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. In attendance were: Vice-Chair
Dennis Larson, Commissioner David Williams, Commissioner Randy Owens, and
Commissioner Jerry Stiller. Commissioner Mike McCrossin and Commissioner Sonia
Ahmed were absent.
Staff present was Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, Jasen Haskins, Sr Planner, and Mary
Bradley,Administrative Assistant
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Vice Chair Larson gave the Invocation and Commissioner Owens led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chair Smith opened the Citizens Participation. With no one approaching the
Commissioners, Chair Smith closed the Citizens Participation.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the September 1, 2015,
Regular Meeting.
Board Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Larson and seconded by Commissioner Stiller to
approve the minutes for September 1, 2015, as submitted. Motion carried 5 -O.
REGULAR AGENDA
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Item 1 —Preliminary Plat La Quinta
Consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council regarding Preliminary Plat
La Quinta Addition,creating three lots on 10.31 acres, generally located on the southwest
corner of FM 544 and Sanden Road.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is Kevin Patel for Triangle Engineering. The
property totals 10.31 acres and will create three commercial lots. On Lot 1, a 77 room
La Quinta Inn Hotel will be constructed, and the lot is 2.452 acres. Lot 3 will be open
space and is 1.957 acres, and maintained by the property owner. The remaining 5.901
acres on Lot 2 may be developed at a later time.
The property is zoned as Planned Development 2012-03.
A Site Plan for Lot 1 is on the current agenda for consideration.
Staff recommends approval, subject to additions and alterations as required by the
City Engineering Department.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller, and seconded by Commissioner
Williams, to recommend approval to the City Council for Preliminary Plat La Quinta
Addition. Motion carried 5—O. Pam►
Item 2 —Site Plan La Quinta
Consider, and act upon, a Site Plan for La Quinta Hotels, Lot 1, Block A, creating a
single lot, for the development of a 77 room hotel, generally located on the southwest
corner of FM544 and Sanden Blvd.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Haskins stated that the property totals 2.449 acres and will create a single lot for a
hotel use.
The Preliminary Plat is on the current Agenda for consideration.
The property is part of an overall Planned Development Ordinance 2012-03, which
totals approximately 34 acres.
The applicant is proposing a 77 room hotel in a four story building. The Elevations
for the structure call for a tower of approximately 71 feet. The allowed height within
the Zoning Ordinance is 50 feet. The tower shown on the plans exceed the 50 foot
requirement. However, staff is recommending approval due to the maximum height
requirement being a part of the required architectural variations in the facade.
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The primary access will be FM 544, with other access available as the Lot 2 is
developed.
Staff recommends approval, subject to additions and alterations as required by the
City Engineering Department.
Board Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Larson, and seconded by Commissioner Stiller, to
approve the Site Plan for La Quinta Hotel. Motion carried 5 —0.
Public Hearing
ZC 2015-10—710 Business Way
Hold a public,hearing to consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council
regarding a-change of coning from Commercial Corridor (CC) District to Planned
Development-Light InduStria1-(15DILI), to allow Light industrial uses; on approximately 2
acres generally located west of Commerce Street and south of Business Way (710 Business
Way). ZC 2015-10
Staff Presentation
Ms. 011ie stated that the applicant is requesting to amend the zoning on approximately
two acres of commercially zoned land to allow limited light industrial uses and to •
establish guidelines for such development.
The Planned Development Conditions allow a rear yard setback of 20 feet as opposed
to the current zoning requirement of 25 feet. Accessory outside storage will be
allowed in designated places. In addition, the PD requests that no irrigation be
required and the existing landscaped/grassy area to remain as is.
Eleven notifications were mailed to surrounding properties. No comment was
received in favor,and one response opposing the request.
Board Discussion
Mr. Sam Satterwhite, Director, Wylie Economic Development Corporation,
represented applicant, stated that the use is Light Assembly (Miniature Extrusion).
The outside storage will be on concrete. The access for 18-wheeler trucks will be on
the east side and west side of the building. Both sides of the building include roll up
doors of the building. The properties to the northeast of the subject property are Light
Industrial Uses, and the properties located on the eastside of Commerce are all Light
Industrial uses.
Public Comments
Chair Smith opened the Public Hearing. With no one approaching the
Commissioners,Chair Smith closed the Public Hearing.
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Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller, and seconded by Commissioner •1
Owens, to recommend approval to the City Council ZC 2015-10, to change zoning
from (CC) District to PD-LI. Motion carried 5 —0.
Miscellaneous
Chair Smith reminded the Commissioners of the next meeting, October 6, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Owens, and seconded by Vice Chair Larson to
adjourn the meeting at 6:39PM. All Commissioners were in consensus.
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Ron Smith,Chair
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