01-05-2016 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning
Commission
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning& Zoning Commission
Tuesday January 5, 2016—6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ron Smith called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. In attendance were: Vice-Chair Dennis
Larson, Commissioner Mike McCrossin, Commissioner Randy Owens, Commissioner Jerry
Stiller,Commissioner Sonia Ahmed and Commissioner David Williams.
Staff present was Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, Jasen Haskins, Sr Planner, and Mary Bradley,
Administrative Assistant. Ms. 011ie introduced new Staff member, Kevin Molina, as a new
Planner for the City of Wylie.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McCrossin 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 December 1, 2015,
Regular Meeting.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller and seconded by Commissioner McCrossin to
approve the minutes for December 1, 2015,as submitted. Motion carried 7—0.
REGULAR AGENDA
Regular Agenda
pow Chair Smith stated that Staff desired to move Item 2, Final Plat Braddock Place Phase 5.
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A motion was made by Commissioner McCrossin, and seconded by Commissioner Owens to
move Item 1, Site Plan for Arbor Acres after Item 2, Final Plat Braddock Place Phase 5. Motion
carried 7—0.
Item 1 — Final Plat Braddock Place Phase 5 p"'I
Consider, and act upon, a recommendation to City Council regarding a Final Plat for
Braddock Place Phase 5, creating 57 single family residential lots and 3 open space lots
on 28.019 acres, generally located west of FM 544 at the Vinson/County Line Road split.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Haskins stated that the property totals 28.019 acres and will create 57 single-family
residential lots, three open space lots, a detention area and landscape buffer. The property is
part of the overall Planned Development Ordinance 2005-24, Braddock Place Addition
approved in July 2005.
The open space lots, detention and landscape buffer will all be owned and maintained by the
Homeowners Association.
Staff recommends approval, subject to additions and alterations as required by the City
Engineering Department.
Board Discussion
Commissioners questioned the boundaries crossing over FM 544 at the Vinson/County Line
Road split. Mr. John Arnold, Skorburg Company, 8214 Westchester, Suite 710, Dallas,
Texas, representative of developer, stated that the boundaries include right-of-way dedication
to FM 544. No plans to construct a home on Lot 1 of Block O.
Commissioners questioned the widening of FM 544. Mr. Haskins stated that he would contact
City Engineer and get back with the Commissioners.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Owens, and seconded by Commissioner Stiller, to
approve the Final Plat Braddock Place Phase 5. Motion carried 7—0.
Item 2—Site Plan Arbor Acres
Consider, and act upon a Site Plan for Arbor Acres, Lot 1, Block A of Arbor Acres
subdivision, located at 16 Steel Road.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Molina stated that the applicant desires to develop a two story office building to be used
for Arborilogical Services on a single lot consisting of 2.077 acres. In 2011 a Final Plat for
Arbor Acres was approved for commercial use. Although a portion of the property was
platted in 2011, the applicant is combining Lot 1, Block A of Steel Industrial Park Addition
with the Arbor Acres Final Plat. A Replat to combine into one lot is on the current agenda for
consideration.
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The zoning is split between a Planned Development 2011-01 and Light Industrial District.
The tract of land within Lot 1R, Block A of Arbor Acres is zoned PD 2011-01, and the
remaining portion is zoned Light Industrial District. Office use is allowed in both zoning
- . districts.
Exterior material is comprised of Hardi-Plank Cementitious Siding and stone.
Staff recommends approval subject to additions and alterations as required by the city
Engineering Department.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Williams, and seconded by Commissioner Stiller, to
recommend approve the Site Plan for Arbor Acres. Motion carried 7—0.
Item 3—Site Plan for Cottonbelt Duplex
Consider, and act upon an approval of a Site Plan for Cottonbelt Duplex located within
the Keller's Second Addition, Block 12, Lot 7; generally located at the northwest corner
of Cotton Belt Avenue and Fleming Street.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant desires to construct a two unit duplex on 0.31 acres. The
duplex will be similar to the existing duplex located on the southwest corner of Cotton Belt
Avenue and Fleming Street.
"'" Exterior materials of the duplexes shall be masonry and decorative brick-accent in
accordance with design standards of the zoning ordinance.
Staff recommends approval, subject to additions and alterations as required by the City
Engineering Department.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner McCrossin to approve the Site Plan. Commissioner
Williams:.deAited additional'.' etplanation of purpose of Habitat for Humanity, the
owner/developer of the property.
Board Discussion
Mr. Richard Taylor, Habitat for Humanity, 1400 Summit Drive, Plano, Texas, stated that
Habitat for Humanity is the developer/owner of the property. It is not a rental property. The
construction of project is performed by volunteers, whether they are students from the High
Schools or Adults. The owners go through a series of qualifications before the home is
actually sold to them. Commissioner Williams stated that the program sounds great. Ms. 011ie
explained that Habitat for Humanity is a great benefit to the city, and she then volunteered all
Commissioners to a work day on constructing the duplexes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner McCrossin, and seconded by Commissioner Williams,
to approve the Site Plan for Cottonbelt Duplex. Motion carried 7—0.
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Public Hearing
Public Hearing 1 —Replat for Arbor Acres
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Staff Presentation
Mr. Molina stated that the purpose of the Replat was to create one lot for office space and
light industrial use. The property totals 2.077 acres and is multi-zoned. A portion of the
subject property is zoned PD 2011-01 while the remaining portion is zoned Light Industrial.
The Site Plan was on the current agenda.
Staff recommends approval subject to additions and alterations as required by the City
Engineering Department.
Public Comments
With no questions for Staff, Chair Smith opened the Public Hearing. With no one
approaching the Commissioners, Chair Smith closed the Public Hearing.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller, and seconded by Commissioners McCrossin, to
recommend approval Replat for Arbor Acres. Motion carried 7—0.
Miscellaneous
Ms. Bradley stated that there will be a meeting on January 19, 2016. '"'1
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Ahmed, and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
adjourn the meeting at 6:43PM. All Commissioners were in consensus.
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