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03-07-2006 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 2000 Highway 78 North Wylie, Texas 75098 March 7, 2006 Notice was posted in the time and manner required by law and quorum was present. Commission Members Present: Staff Members Present: M.G. Red Byboth Renae 011ie, Assistant City Planner Jamie Gregg Mindy Manson, Assistant City Manager Joel Hemphill Mary Bradley, Secretary Dave Hennesey Dennis Larson Commission Members Absent: Scott Ames Eric Alexander CALL TO ORDER Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Hennesey gave the invocation and Commissioner Hemphill led the pledge of allegiance. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION No one appeared to speak to the Commissioners. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the February 21, 2006 Regular Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Hennesey, and seconded by Commissioner Byboth, to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried 5 — 0, with Commissioner Ames and Commissioner Alexander being absent. P &Z Commission Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 2 of 9 ACTION AGENDA 1. Consider and act upon approval of a Site Plan for Bestway Inn in the Shahi Group Addition, generally located south of S.H. 78 N and west of Spring Creek Parkway. Ms. 011ie stated that the property totals 2.062 acres and will create a hotel and free standing restaurant on a single lot. The proposed three story building will be 35,630 square feet in size and consist of 50 separate rooms with entrances to each room from enclosed area. The hotel shall consist of an eating area, conference and meeting rooms, and personal service areas on the first floor. With no questions for staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Byboth, and seconded by Commissioner Hennesey, to approve the Site Plan for 50 room hotel situated in the Shahi Group Addition, generally located south of S.H. 78 N and west of Kreymer Lane. Motion carried 5 —0. 2. Consider and act upon approval of a Site Plan for Sargent Building in the Regency Business Park Addition Phase 2, Lot 9, Block C, located at 2726 Capital Street. Ms. 011ie stated that the proposed building totals 6,000 square feet, and consists of 1,000 square feet dedicated to office space and 5,000 square feet for warehouse use. The property has been platted since 1987 as Lot 9, Block C of the Regency Business Park Addition Phase 2 and is zoned Business Center(BC). With no questions for the applicant, or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Gregg, and seconded by Commissioner Byboth, to approve the Site Plan for an office/warehouse building on a single lot located at 2726 Capital Street. Motion carried 5 —0. P & Z Commission Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 3 of 9 3. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for the R.O.W. Dedication for Stone Street Extension, being a tract of land situated in the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Ms. 011ie stated that the Final Plat dedicates half of Stone Road from Wylie Independent School District property (east of Cimarron Estates Phase II) running north to connect to S.H. 78. The right-of-way extension varies in width from 100 feet at S.H. 78 to 50 feet at the northwest corner of the proposed Wylie High School property line. The southern portion of Stone Road was part of the plat for the new Wylie Independent School High School. With no questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Byboth, and seconded by Commissioner Hemphill, to recommend approval of the Final Plat for the Right-of-Way Dedication for Stone Road Extension, located north of Brown Street and west of Bennett Road. Motion carried 5 —0. 4. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for Wylie High School No. 2, generally located north of Brown Street and west of Bennett Road (C.R. No. 434), and more specifically described as a tract of land situated in the Francisco De La Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie, Collin County, and being all of land conveyed to the Wylie I.S.D. by deed recorded in Collin County Clerk's File No. 2005-0041831. Ms. 011ie stated that the applicant is proposing a High School on one lot totaling 63.550 gross acres. The subject property was rezoned to Agriculture District (A/28) in April of 2005. The Plat dedicates one hundred (100) feet of right-of-way along the western portion of the property that will extend from Bennett Road and connect to Stone Road Extension, which will ultimately connect to Highway 78. Commissioner Byboth expressed concern on Brown Street alignment and the desire for Brown Street to be straightened out. Ms. 011ie stated that the bond program recently approved by the Citizens of Wylie addressed the alignment and Brown Street is not on the Wylie Independent School District's property. With no questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill, and seconded by Commissioner Gregg, to recommend approval of the Final Plat for Wylie Independent School District, Wylie High School #2, generally located north of Brown Street and west of Bennett Road. Motion carried 5 —0. P &Z Commission Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 4 of 9 5. Consider and act upon approval of a Site Plan for three retail lots totaling 1.909 acres, generally located north of S.H. 78 and west of Eubanks Road and more specifically being lots 1 - 3 of Block A, Trout-78 Addition. Ms. 011ie stated that the applicant is proposing to develop three separate lots for retail development. An existing 5,400 square feet single story metal building occupies Lot 1 which totals 0.503 acres. The applicant is proposing to construct a seven bay carwash on Lot 2. A concept plan for a 5,000 square foot single story office/retail building is proposed for Lot 3. A Preliminary Plat is on the current agenda for consideration. With no questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill, and seconded by Commissioner Byboth, to approve the Site Plan for three retail lots located north of S.H. 78 and west of Eubanks Road. Motion carried 5 —0. 6. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat for Trout-78 Addition, generally located north of S.H. 78 and west of Eubanks Lane, and more specifically described as a tract of land situated in the Francisco De La Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688 and being all of that tract of land described in deed to said Ronald P. Trout and Carole A. Trout recorded in Volume 10600, Page 90091 of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas. Ms. 011ie stated that the Preliminary Plat creates three retail lots totaling 1.909 acres and is zoned Commercial Corridor (CC) District. A twenty-four foot mutual access easement is platted by this plat. The Site Plan is on the current agenda for consideration. With no questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill, and seconded by Commissioner Byboth, to recommend approval to the City Council for a Preliminary Plat for Lots 1 — 3, Block A of the Trout-78 Addition for three retail lots located north of S.H. 78 and west of Eubanks Road. Motion carried 5 —0. P &Z Commission Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 5 of 9 PUBLIC HEARING 1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a change in zoning from Agriculture (A) to Planned Development District to allow mixed uses consisting of Commercial and Industrial uses. Subject property being generally located south of State Highway 78 and west of Eubanks Road, and more specifically described as a 3.014 acre tract of land situated in the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, Collin County, Texas and being a portion of that certain tract of land describes to TXU Electric Company by deed recorded in Volume 4659, Page 1333, Deed Records of Collin County, Texas. (ZC2006-01). Item tabled from the February 7, 2006 meeting. Ms. 011ie stated that the subject property is located south of SH 78 and west of Eubanks Road. The property totals 71.259 acres and is divided into three tracts. Tract 1A is 3.014 acres in size, Tract 1B is 15.908 acres in size and will be developed under the guidelines of the Commercial Corridor (CC) District. Tract 2 is 38.031 acres in size and will be developed under the regulations of Industrial Zoning District. Tract 3 is 14.306 acres in size and will be is dedicated to the City of Wylie as Parkland. The proposed scheme generally conforms to the recommendation of the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is proposing to construct an Electrical Switching Station on Tract 2. The new equipment for the facility will be a maximum of 61 feet in height. The PD Conditions list specific uses to be allowed on the Industrial tract as an effort to conform to the permitted uses under the Light Industrial Zoning District. The Zoning Exhibit shall suffice as Preliminary Plat. Tract 1 will require a Site Plan and Final Plat. Tract 2 will require a Site Plan only. Notifications were mailed out to twenty-three surrounding property owners, none returned at time of posting, however, two forms were submitted prior to the meeting, both in opposition of the request. This will require simple majority to approve. Mr. Dallas Cothrum, MasterPlan, 900 Jackson, Suite 640, Dallas, Texas, representing TXU Electric Delivery, submitted a layout of the proposal with existing switching stations around the metroplex area. He introduced local representative with TXU Electric, Mr. Bill Harper and commercial partner, Mr. Dale Foster, who were available to answer questions for tract 1B, the Commercial Corridor District proposed uses. P &Z Commission Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 6 of 9 The switching station will be surrounded by a seven-foot with one-foot barbed wire on top, making it a eight-foot chain link fence all around, with additional landscaping and shrubbery buffering between the uses. The access will be the existing easement off Brown Street, which will serve as an access to the park also. This will be a paved concrete easement up to the designated parking area for the park, then the remaining access will be heavy crush rock base drive that will go up to the station, which allows larger trucks the capability of delivery and removing heavy equipment easier. The Commissioners expressed desire to have masonry wall instead of chain link fence. Mr. Cothrum stated that there are two factors not beneficial for a masonry wall, one is the lack of visibility for the police and the cost for the masonry wall, which will affect the rate customers. Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing. Sean McGuire, Allen Texas represented Ann McGuire, property owner adjacent to the south of the proposed property, spoke in opposition for the request and expressed concern of the safety of children exploring the electrical area. Mr. Cothrum stated that signs will be posted deterring trespassers onto the property. Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Hennesey, and seconded by Commissioner Hemphill, to recommend approval of zoning case 2006-01 regarding a change in zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to Planned Development (PD) District for mixed uses, generally located south of S.H. 78 and west of Eubanks Road. Motion carried 5 —0. P &Z Commission Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 7 of 9 2. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a change in zoning from Agriculture (A) to Community Retail (CR) for propose Retail Development. Subject property being generally located at 400 Alanis Drive, south of Alanis Drive and west of S. Ballard Avenue, and more specifically described as a tract of land situated in the Henry L. Douglas Survey, Abstract No. 292, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas, Tract 1 being 1.0000 acres and Tract 2 being 1.1683 acres of land conveyed to Melvin H. Delaney by deed recorded in County Clerk's File No. 96-0082384, Deed Records, Collin County, Texas. (ZC2006-02) Item tabled from the February 21,2006 meeting. Ms. 011ie stated that the subject property is located at 400 Alanis Drive, being south of Alanis Drive and west of S. Ballard Avenue and totals 2.1618 acres. The property is approximately 135 feet in depth and has 700 feet of frontage along Alanis Drive. The City of Wylie owns a 39.76 acre tract of land to the west of the subject property that is zoned SF-10/24 and designated as parkland. The applicant/owner is requesting a change in zoning to Community Retail (CR) District to allow retail development. The Comprehensive Plan recommends low-density residential accommodating lots in excess of one acre in size. Surrounding properties consists of medium and low density single-family residential and agricultural uses. The retail development of the request does not conform to the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan for low-density residential development. Seven notifications were mailed to surrounding property owners, and one written response returned favoring the request. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Campbell, 6006 Pleasant Valley Road, Wylie, applicant for the proposed, stated that the intent is to develop dry cleaners or laundry mat facility, and already have interested parties. The existing building is an eyesore and not worth remodeling. The Commissioners discussed the philosophy of the Comprehensive Plan and the uses best suited for properties along Alanis once expanded into a six-lane thoroughfare. Ms. Manson recommended that the Commissioners review the zoning of the properties along Alanis Drive going toward Ballard. Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing. With no one coming forward, Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing. P & Z Commission Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 8 of 9 With no further questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Byboth, and seconded by Commissioner Hennesey, to recommend approval to the City Council regarding a change in zoning from Agriculture (A) to Community Retail (CR) District. Motion carried 5 —0. 3. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a change in zoning from Agriculture (A) to Commercial Corridor (CC) for proposed Commercial and/or Retail Development. Subject property being generally located south of FM 544 and west of Sanden Boulevard, and more specifically as a tract of land situated in the M. Milliron Survey, Abstract No. 563 in the City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas and being a part of a 210.5 acre tract of land described in a deed to Clarinda Mathews as recorded in Volume 270, Page 205 of the Land Records of Collin County, Texas. (ZC2006-04) Ms. 011ie stated that the subject property is located south of FM 544 and west of Sanden Boulevard. The subject property totals 4.2256 acres and lies completely within the Muddy Creek Floodplain, which has been reclaimed. A Certified Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) was submitted to the U.S. Corps of Engineers on April 7, 2002 to reclaim portions of the Muddy Creek Floodplain (including the subject property)thus making it available for development. The applicant is requesting a change in zoning to Commercial Corridor (CC) District to allow commercial and/or retail uses. The philosophy of the Comprehensive Plan recommends that commercial corridor uses are located along major thoroughfares to accommodate easiest vehicular access. Five notifications were mailed to surrounding property owners, and one written response was returned favoring the request. Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing. With no one coming forward, Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing. With no questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill and seconded by Commissioner Byboth, to recommend approval to the City Council zoning case 2006-04, regarding a change in zoning from Agricultural District to Commercial Corridor District for commercial and/or retail uses. Motion carried 5 —O. P &Z Commission Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 9 of 9 ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill, and seconded by Commissioner Byboth, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. /I AAA)0), Dennis Larson, Chairman Ma Br ley, Secretary