02-02-2016 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning
Commission
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning& Zoning Commission
Tuesday February 2, 2016—6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Renae' 011ie called the meeting to order due to Chair Ron Smith and Vice Chair Dennis
Larson were both absent.The Commissioners were asked to vote for Interim Chair.
Commissioner Mike McCrossin made a motion and Commissioner David Williams seconded the
motion to appoint Commissioner Randy Owens as Interim Chair. Motion carried 4 -1, with
Commissioner Owens abstaining.
Interim Chair Randy Owens called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. In attendance were: Chair
Owens, Commissioner Mike McCrossin, Commissioner Sonia Ahmed, Commissioner David
Williams and Commissioner Jerry Stiller. Those absent were Commissioner Ron Smith and
Commissioner Dennis Larson.
Staff present was Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, Jasen Haskins, Sr Planner, Kevin Molina,
Planner and Mary Bradley, Administrative Assistant.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McCrossin gave the Invocation and Commissioner Stiller led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chair Owens opened the Citizens Participation. With no one approaching the Commissioners,
Chair Owens closed the Citizens Participation.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the January 19, 2016,
Regular Meeting.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner McCrossin and seconded by Commissioner Stiller to
01." approve the minutes for January 19, 2016,as submitted. Motion carried 5—O.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing
Public Hearing 1 -Zoning Case 2016-02-Woodbridge North
Hold a Public Hearing to consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council
regarding an amendment to PD 2006-01 to allow R5.5 and R8.5 zoning categories for
single-family residential development on approximately 104.82 acres, generally located
between McCreary Road and Springwell Parkway approximately 1200 feet south of FM
544. ZC 2016-02.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is requesting the item to be tabled until the March 1,
2016 Planning and Zoning Meeting. The applicant is submitting proposal to the Parks Board
on February 8, 2016. The Parks Board will consider the dedication and park improvements,
including the possibility of constructing a hike and bike trail with the Oncor property that
runs east-west through the proposed subdivision.
The property is north adjacent to the old landfill, and south adjacent to Regency Business
Park.
Twenty-Three notifications were mailed, and no responses were received in favor or in
opposition.
Public Comments
Chair Owens opened the Public Hearing.
No one approached the Commissioners.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller, and seconded by Commissioners Ahmed, to
table the Zoning Case 2016-02 to the March 1, 2016 Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
Public Hearing 2-Zoning Case 2016-03-All-Storage Facility
Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon a recommendation to the City Council
regarding a change of zoning from Commercial Corridor (CC) and Light Industrial (LI)
to Planned Development-Light Industrial (PD-LI) to allow for proposed Mixed Use
Development for retail and self-storage use on 6.25 acres, generally located southeast of
SH 78 between Century Way and old Alanis Drive. ZC 2016-03.
Staff Presentation
Ms. 011ie stated that the applicant is requesting the item to be tabled until February 16, 2016,
in order to modify the plans and elevations that will reflect enhanced landscaping and exterior
features.
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The applicant is requesting change of zoning for proposed 9,300 square foot commercial
retail space and 106,800 gross square foot of self-storage along the frontage of Highway 78
on approximately two and half acres.
Eleven notifications were mailed to surrounding property owners. One response received in
favor and one response received in opposition of the request was received.
Public Comments
Chair Owens opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bill Swisher, 4422 Scenic Circle, Garland,Texas spoke in opposition of the request. Mr.
Swisher encouraged the Commissioners and Staff to refer to Self-Storage Almanac regarding
economics and demographics, quarterly occupancy and rental rates, as well as other
benchmarking statistics and data. He further stated that within two and two half mile radius of
the proposed facility there are eleven self-storage facilities.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller, and seconded by Commissioners McCrossin, to
table Zoning Case 2016-03 until February 16,2016 Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5—O.
Public Hearing 3—Zoning Case 2016-04
Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council, amending PD
2014-42 & Concept Plan of the Estates of Creekside to decrease the front yard setback a
maximum of five feet for floor plans with an in-side or outside swing garage, provided
the garages for the dwellings are in a swing configuration and any garages that does face
the street is not less than the minimum front yard setback of 20 feet in Tract A and 25
feet in Tract B. The property is generally located south of Parker Road and approximately
1/2 mile west of Country Club Road. ZC 2016-04
Staff Presentation
Mr. Molina stated that the Kingsbridge development is located south of Parker Road
and west of Country Club Road. The applicant is requesting a reduction of the front
yard setback by five feet for properties that have inside or outside swing garages. The
applicants request will only apply to inside or outside swing garages only. Any
garages facing the street will comply with planned development standard minimum
front yard setback.
The Planned Development Ordinance 2014-42, proposes two different lot layouts;
Tract A is 10,000 square foot lot with a minimum of 2,000 square foot and Tract B is
12,000 square foot lot with a minimum of 2,400 square foot dwelling unit. The PD
The front yard setback for Tract A is 20 feet and 25 feet for Tract B. The request
would lower the setback on Tract A to 15 feet and 20 feet for Tract B. The reduction
for the front yard setback with inside or outside swing garage will allow for more rear
yard.
Staff has acquired additional information from the fire marshal that has explained that
closer setbacks to the street are actually better for the fire departments access. Staff
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does not believe that approving these setbacks will negatively affect the character of
the neighborhood.
The definition of an inside or outside swing garage is when a house has a garage *"1
facing the side.
Nine notifications were mailed. Two responses were returned in favor of the request
and no responses were received in opposition.
Board Discussion
Matt Alexander, 8750 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1735, Dallas, Texas gave a
presentation to the Commissioners, stating that the request is for garages facing the
side, which are inside or outside swing garages. The garages that face the street will
meet the requirements within the Planned Development.
In 2014 the square footage for the depth was increased to allow larger homes. The
homeowners are now wanting larger rear yards and smaller front yards. The proposal
will reduce the front yard setback by five feet for houses that have an inside or
outside swing garage. This will allow for 25 foot or 28 foot rear yard which pulls the
elevations closer to the street, if the garages are inside or outside swing configuration.
Mr. Alexander further explained that the inside or outside swing garages create an
architectural relief from the front façade. The design of the homes without the swing
garages look more of a box or a flat front façade.
Public Comments
Chair Owens opened the Public Hearing. With no one approaching the Commissioners, Chair
Owens closed the Public Hearing.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Ahmed, and seconded by Commissioner
Williams, to recommend approval for ZC 2016-04, amending Planned Development
Ordinance 2014-42, Kingsbridge Addition. Motion carried 5—0.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller, and seconded by Commissioner McCrossin to
adjourn the meeting at 7:07PM. All Commissioners were in consensus.
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