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Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 16, 2015 - 6:30 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building #100
Linda Jourdan Chair
Jason Potts Vice Chair
Robert Holcomb Board Member
William Hiney Board Member
Kevin Finnell Board Member
Karyn McGinnis Alternate Board Member
Andres Gonzalez Alternate Board Member
Renae' 011ie Planning Director
Jasen Haskins Sr. Planner
Mary Bradley Administrative Assistant
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Municipal Complex, distributed to the appropriate news media, and posted on the City website:
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CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes for the October 19, 2015
Meeting.
November 16,2015 Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing
1. Hold a public hearing to Consider and act upon, a request from Stephen Foster for a
Variance to Section 4.F.0 of the Zoning Ordinance requiring the building materials for
commercial structures within a Light Industrial District (LI) to be masonry with 20%
stone on the facade, property located at 22 Steel Road, Lot 6, Block A of the Steel
Industrical Park Addition.ZBA 2015-13 (Tabled from October 19, 2015 meeting)
2. Hold a public hearing to Consider and act upon, a request from Robert Schraplau for a
Variance to Section 3.4.F.6 of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the required residential
roof pitch from the required 8:12 to 4:12. The property is located at 715 WA Allen
Boulevard, being Lot 7, Block A of Mill Creek Estates. ZBA 2015-14
3. Hold a public hearing to Consider and act upon, a request from Lee Karnes for a
Variance to Ordinance 2014-44, Section 22-447 Wall Signs, requirements for the
maximum size of a wall sign. The property is located at 2710 W FM 544, being 5.08
acres of the WM Sachse Survey. ZBA 2015-15
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
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in accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code and that the appropriate news media was
contacted. As a courtesy, this agenda is also posted on the City of Wylie website: www.wvlietexas.gov.
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1411 Wylie Zoning Board of
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Minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Monday, October 19, 2015— 6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex — Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Linda Jourdan called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. and stated that a
quorum was present. Those present were: Chair Jourdan, Vice Chair Jason
Potts, Board Member Kevin Finnell, and Board Member Robert Holcomb.
Staff members present were: Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, Jasen Haskins, Sr.
Planner and Mary Bradley, Administrative Assistant.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of the July 20, 2015 Meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Finnell and seconded by Vice
Chair Potts, to approve the Minutes as submitted. Motion carried 4 -0 -
1, with Board Member Holcomb abstaining.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of the September 21,
2015 Meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Finnell and seconded by Board
Member Holcomb, to approve the Minutes as submitted. Motion carried
5 - 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 1 — ZBA 2015-13
Hold a Public Hearing to consider and act upon, a request from Stephen Foster
for a Variance to Section 4.F.0 of the Zoning Ordinance requiring the building
materials for commercial structures within a Light Industrial District (LI) to be
masonry with 20% stone on the facade, property located at 22 Steel Road, Lot 6,
Block A of the Steel Industrial Park Addition. ZBA 2015-13.
Minutes October 19, 2015
Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment
Page 1 of 2
Staff Comments
Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is Stephen Foster. The applicant
is requesting the item to be tabled to November 16, 2015, due to him
not being able to attend.
Public Comments
Chair Jourdan opened the Public Hearing.
Board Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Potts, and seconded by Board
Member Finnell, to Table the request for ZBA 2015-13, to November
16, 2015. Motion carried 5 — 0.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Finnell, and seconded by Board Member
Gonzales to adjourn the meeting. All Board Members were in consensus, and the
meeting adjourned at 6:44p.m.
Linda Jourdan, Chair
ATTEST:
Mary Bradley,Administrative Assistant
Minutes October 19, 2015
Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment
Page 2 of 2
Wylie Zoning Board of
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: November 16, 2015 Item Number: 1
Department: Planning Case Number: 2015-13
Prepared By: Jasen Haskins Project Location: 22 Steel Road
Date Prepared: November 9, 2015 Subdivision Name: Steel Industrial Park Addition
Location Map, Exhibit,
Notification List and Map
Exhibits: with Responses
Subject
Hold a public hearing to consider and act upon, a request from Stephen Foster for a Variance to Section 4.F.0 of the
Zoning Ordinance requiring the building materials for commercial structures within a Light Industrial District(LI) to be
masonry with 20% stone on the facade,property located at 22 Steel Road, Lot 6, Block A of the Steel Industrial Park
Addition.
Discussion
REMOVE ITEM FROM TABLE
This item was tabled at the October 19"'ZBoA at the request of the applicant.
The subject property is located at 22 Steel Road and is a 100%metal structure.
The applicant requests a variance to Section 4.F.1.0 of the Zoning Ordinance which states:
"Primary materials for buildings in the NS, CR, CC, BG, LI and HI districts shall be constructed of a
masonry product with at least 20 percent stone on the front facade. Approved masonry materials include,
but are not limited to brick, stone, cast stone, decorative concrete, concrete block, stucco or cementitious
fiberboard. Tilt wall construction is permissible in LI and HI districts."
The property is located in a Light Industrial District in which there are metal buildings, as they predate the current
Ordinance. However, most of those were updated with masonry facades. Many more, including nearly all of those in the
Hooper Business Park located about 1300' to the east of the subject property,were constructed after the Ordinance update
and are 100%masonry.
The property was legally non-conforming until April of 2012. The steel structure of the building was allowed up to that
time because the Ordinance allowed metal as an exterior building material when the structure was built in 1986. The City
allows non-conforming uses to continue even through change of ownership or tenant provided the previous use and
proposed use are very similar. The applicant requested a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for a Personal Service Use, Gym,
which differs from the previous uses closely related to office/warehouse. The change of use requires that the structure
conform to current standards. Therefore the applicant applied for, and was granted, a Variance by the Zoning Board of
Adjustments to allow the metal building to be used for a period of 30 months.
In that time, the Gym went out of business and the property owner has had other tenants as the Variance granted by the
Board in 2012 made the structure legal until October 2014.
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ZBOA 2015-13
The applicant was recently denied a new Certificate of Occupancy based on the structures now non-conforming status and
has thus applied for a new Variance. Unlike the legally non-conforming status previously held, a continuation of a similar
use is not allowed.No use may occupy the building without a Variance or a building that complies with current standards.
Public comment forms were mailed to 12 (twelve) property owners within 200 feet of this request, as required
by State Law. One comment form was received in favor and none in opposition have been received at the time
of this posting.
The Board shall not grant a variance to the development code which:
(1) Permits a land use not allowed in the zoning district in which the property is located; or
(2) Is in the public right-of-way or on public property; or
(3) Alters any definition of the development code; or
(4) Is other than the minimum variance that will afford relief with the least modification possible to the requirements
of the development code; or
(5) Is based on physical conditions or circumstances of the property so general or recurring in nature as to reasonably
make practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment to the development code;
or
(6) Is based exclusively on findings of personal or financial hardship.
In order to grant a variance to the development code the Board shall find that all the following have been satisfied:
(1) That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions of the lot, or other exceptional physical condition
particular to the affected property;
(2) That because of these unique physical circumstances or conditions, the property cannot be reasonably developed
or used in compliance with the provisions of the development code;
(3) That due to such unique physical circumstances or conditions, the strict application of the development code
would create a demonstrated hardship;
(4) That the demonstrable hardship is not self-imposed;
(5) That the variance if granted will not adversely affect the proposed development or use of adjacent property or
neighborhood;
(6) That the variance,if granted will not change the character of the zoning district in which the property is located;
(7) That the variance,if granted is in keeping with the intent of the development code; and
(8) That the variance,if granted will not adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of Wylie.
Approved By
Initial Date
RO 11-10-15
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Wylie Zoning Board of
Adjustment
AGENDA REPORT
November 16, 2015 2
Meeting Date: Item Number:
Planning ZBA 2015-14
Department: Case Number:
Jasen Haskins 715 WA Allen
Prepared By: Project Location:
November 10, 2015 Mill Creek Estates Addition
Date Prepared: Subdivision Name:
Location Map, Elevation
Notification List
Examples,
and Map with Responses
Exhibits:
Subject
Hold a public hearing to consider and act upon a request by Robert Schraplau for a variance to Section 3.4.F.6
of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the required residential roof pitch from the required 8:12 to 4:12. Property
(ZBA 2015-14)
located at 715 WA Allen Boulevard, being Lot 7 Block A of the Mills Creek Estates Addition
Discussion
Applicant: Robert Schraplau Owner: Robert Schraplau
The applicant is proposing a residential structure with a roof pitch less than is required in the Zoning Ordinance.
The required roof pitch is 8:12, which means the roof must rise (or slope vertically) eight inches for every 12
inches of run (horizontal). The applicant is asking for a variance to reduce the required roof pitch to 4:12.
While there are no unique circumstances to the property that prevent the applicant from meeting the
requirements as is. However, the applicant has provided building elevations to show what they feel is a better
aesthetic when using a lower roof pitch.
The applicant and staff feel that some reduction in the roof pitch may be warranted in this circumstance. The
2001 Zoning Ordinance lists 6:12 as the minimum roof pitch and 8:12 was the desirable. Current staff is not
aware of why a change was made in 2006.
A normal roof pitch on a residential structure can range from 4:12 to 9:12. In areas of high rain or snowfall a
higher roof pitch is desirable to allow for proper drainage. For example, Buffalo NY, an area that regularly
accumulates very high amounts of snowfall, requires a 6:12 minimum to allow drainage and lower the chance of
roof leaks. That requirement is still less than the Wylie Zoning Ordinance.
Staff will be doing more research and likely recommending a change to the Ordinance in the near future.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The Board shall not grant a variance to the development code which:
(1) Permits a land use not allowed in the zoning district in which the property is located; or
(2) Is in the public right-of-way or on public property; or
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ZBOA 2014-06
(3) Alters any definition of the development code; or
(4) Is other than the minimum variance that will afford relief with the least modification possible to the
requirements of the development code; or
(5) Is based on physical conditions or circumstances of the property so general or recurring in nature as to
reasonably make practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment to
the development code; or
(6) Is based exclusively on findings of personal or financial hardship.
In order to grant a variance to the development code the Board shall find that all the following have been
satisfied:
(1) That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions of the lot, or other exceptional physical
condition particular to the affected property;
(2) That because of these unique physical circumstances or conditions, the property cannot be reasonably
developed or used in compliance with the provisions of the development code;
(3) That due to such unique physical circumstances or conditions, the strict application of the development
code would create a demonstrated hardship;
(4) That the demonstrable hardship is not self-imposed;
(5) That the variance if granted will not adversely affect the proposed development or use of adjacent
property or neighborhood;
(6) That the variance, if granted will not change the character of the zoning district in which the property is
located;
(7) That the variance, if granted is in keeping with the intent of the development code; and
(8) That the variance, if granted will not adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of
Wylie.
Public comment forms were mailed to fourteen (14) property owners within 200 feet of this request, as required
by State Law. One comment was received against at the time of this posting. However, the respondent may
have not fully understood the nature of the variance request.
Approved By
Initial Date
RO 11-10-15
Department Director
Wylie Zoning Board of
Adjustment
AGENDA REPORT
November 16, 2015 3
Meeting Date: Item Number:
Planning 2015-15
Department: Case Number:
Jasen Haskins 2710 W. FM 544
Prepared By: Project Location:
November 11, 2015 WM Sachse Survey
Date Prepared: Subdivision Name:
Location Map, Applicant
Statement and pictures,
Notification List and Map
with Responses
Exhibits:
Subject
Lee Karnes
Hold a public hearing to Consider and act upon, a request fromfor a Variance to Ordinance 2014-
44, Section 22-447 Wall Signs, requirements for the maximum size of a wall sign, property located at 2710 W
ZBA 2015-15
FM 544, being 5.08 acres of the WM Sachse Survey.
Discussion
Applicant: Lee Karnes Owner: William Henry
The subject property is located at 2710 W. FM 544. The property is 5.08 acres currently zoned Commercial
Corridor (CC).
The applicant is proposing to add an attached wall sign to the main structure. The proposed sign is
approximately 36” in height. Currently, the Ordinance only allows for signs to be a maximum of 2’ in height
when mounted to a building that is within 100’ of a street. The main structure is approximately 75’ from FM
544.
The intent of the Ordinance is to reduce distraction for motorists and pedestrians and reduce visual clutter.
Because the requested signs exceed the allowed height by one foot, the applicant is requesting a variance to
Section 22-447 of Ordinance 2014-44.
The unique circumstance in this case, similar to ZBA 2015-11 (Dollar Tree), is the width of the street the sign is
fronting. Even though the sign would be only 75’ from the east bound side of FM 544, it is between 135-175’
from the north bound side, a distance well within the Ordinance specifications. Additionally, the sign was
originally manufactured to fit on an existing pole sign on the property. While the pole sign is allowed as a
continuing non-conforming sign, the applicant was unaware of the non-conforming status. Therefore the
applicant is working to use the newly manufactured sign designed for a different application.
The applicant has included elevations for review.
Public comment forms were mailed to nine property owners within 200 feet of this request, as required by State
Law. One response in favor of the Variance was received at the time of this posting.
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ZBOA 2015-15
The Board shall not grant a variance to the development code which:
(1) Permits a land use not allowed in the zoning district in which the property is located; or
(2) Is in the public right-of-way or on public property; or
(3) Alters any definition of the development code; or
(4) Is other than the minimum variance that will afford relief with the least modification possible to the
requirements of the development code; or
(5) Is based on physical conditions or circumstances of the property so general or recurring in nature as to
reasonably make practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment to
the development code; or
(6) Is based exclusively on findings of personal or financial hardship.
In order to grant a variance to the development code the Board shall find that all the following have been
satisfied:
(1) That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions of the lot, or other exceptional physical
condition particular to the affected property;
(2) That because of these unique physical circumstances or conditions, the property cannot be reasonably
developed or used in compliance with the provisions of the development code;
(3) That due to such unique physical circumstances or conditions, the strict application of the development
code would create a demonstrated hardship;
(4) That the demonstrable hardship is not self-imposed;
(5) That the variance if granted will not adversely affect the proposed development or use of adjacent
property or neighborhood;
(6) That the variance, if granted will not change the character of the zoning district in which the property is
located;
(7) That the variance, if granted is in keeping with the intent of the development code; and
(8) That the variance, if granted will not adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of
Wylie.
Approved By
Initial Date
RO 11-11-15
Department Director
PUBLIC COMMENT' FORM
(Plemyse tipiv or tt.ve black MA)
Planning Department.
300 Country Club Road
Buildim, 100
Wylie, Texas 75098
<am FOR the requested variance as explained on the attached public notice l'or Z13A Case/12015-15,
I ani AGAtNS'I'the requested variance as explained on the attached public notice fior ZBA Casefl2015-15.
Date, Location & 'rime of,
Planning&Zoning,
Commission niecting: Monday,November 16,2015,6:30 pni
Municipal Complex,300 Country CILjb Road,Building 100, Wylie,`l exas
Name: (l)lease prin6
Address-
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Date:
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