04-18-2006 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and
CITY OF WYLIE Zoning Commission
Minutes
Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 — 6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Commissioners present
were: Commissioner Byboth, Commissioner Alexander, Commissioner Ames,
Commissioner Hemphill, Commissioner Hennesey, and Commissioner Gregg.
Staff members were Mindy Manson, Assistant City Manager/Planning Director, Renae
011ie, Assistant Planner, and Mary Bradley, Secretary.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Byboth gave the invocation and Commissioner Ames led the pledge of
allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the April 4, 2006
Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gregg, and seconded by Commissioner
Alexander, to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion passed 5 — 0, with
Commissioners Byboth and Ames abstaining.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a
Preliminary Plat for the Ben Nobles Addition to create four residential
lots, generally located west of Thomas Street and south of Stone Road.
Ms. 011ie stated that the property totals 4.5434 acres, and is located west of Thomas
Street and south of Stone Road. Abutting properties to the west are platted as the
Caldwell Estates and those to the north are within the Eldridge Addition, both created in
1962.
The plat creates four (4) single family residential lots, with the minimum lot size being
40,581.86 square feet with a minimum dwelling size of 3,500 square feet. The property
was the subject of a zoning case which was approved by Council in February 2006, and
conforms to the requirements of Single-Family Residential 10/19 of the Zoning
Ordinance in place at the time of zoning.
A fifty (50) foot easement to State of Texas for highway purposes exists along the entire
length of the western property line and along the southern portion of the tract.
With no questions for Staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Hennesey, and
seconded by Commissioner Ames, to recommend approval to the City Council for a
Preliminary Plat creating four residential lots for the Ben Nobles Addition. Motion
carried 7 — 0.
2. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat
creating a single lot for a hotel in the Shahi Group Addition, generally
located south of S.H. 78 N and west of Spring Creek Parkway.
Ms. 011ie stated that the Plat will create a single lot totaling 2.062 acres. The property is
zoned Commercial Corridor (CC) District. The applicant is proposing a three story hotel
consisting of 50 separate rooms where entrance to each room is gained from a
completely enclosed area.
A 20 foot east-west cross access easement is established by this plat. A Site Plan was
approved by the Commission in March of 2006.
With no questions for Staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Gregg, and seconded
by Commissioner Alexander, to recommend approval to the City Council for a Final Plat
for a hotel on one lot within the Shahi Group Addition. Motion carried 7 — 0.
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3. Consider and act upon approval of a Site Plan for 78 Corner Addition
for a banking center, generally located west of S. H. 78 and north of
F.M. 544.
Commissioner Hennesey excused himself from the room, due to employee of the bank.
Ms. 011ie stated that the applicant is proposing a 4,200 square foot banking center on
Lot 2R1A totaling .876 acres. The property was originally platted as Walgreens —Wylie
Addition in 2001. In 2002 the property was replatted as 78 Corner Addition into three
lots (Lots 1 R, 2R and 3R) and again in 2003 to separate Lot 3R (Auto Zone).
The proposed design meets the requirements for Site Design and Architectural Design,
but does not meet the 20% Landscape Design requirements. The landscape side yard
requirement can not be obtained because of access easement that is adjoining the
properties to the east and west. However, the proposed design does recommend
additional desirables, which include providing decorative pavers in lieu of striped
concrete for the crosswalk, benches and lighting to enhance the entrance of the building
and four (4) inch caliper trees throughout the development.
Brandon O'Donald, O'Donald Engineering, 8912 Sirocka Drive, Benbrook, Texas,
representing the applicant, stated that the property is limited due to adjoining properties
access easement. The banking center does propose additional parking, which is not
required, but makes up for the inability to meet landscaping requirements.
A motion was made by Commissioner Alexander, and seconded by Commissioner
Hemphill, to approve the Site Plan for 78 Corner Addition for a financial institution on
one lot. Motion carried 6 — 0.
4. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Replat for
the 78 Corner Addition creating two commercial lots, generally located
west of S.H. 78 and north of F.M. 544.
Ms. 011ie stated that the Replat will create two lots totaling 3.104 acres. Lot 2R1A is
0.876 acres in size and a banking center is proposed for the site. No development
plans have been submitted for Lot 2R1 B which is 2.228 acres.
The Replat relocates the existing common access easement along the front of the
property to allow for extra parking.
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 Replat creating two commercial lots for the 78 Corner Addition. Motion
carried 6 — 0.
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Commissioner Hennesey re-joined the meeting.
WORKSESSION
• Discuss Section 4.3 Nonresidential Design Standards —Architectural
Design Requirements and Site Plan process.
Ms. 011ie stated that the purpose of work session is for direction regarding Site Plans
where the building materials do not meet the base standards from the Zoning
Ordinance. The Commissioners discussed the intent, which does not permit tilt wall
construction except in Light Industrial or Heavy Industrial Districts. Ms. Manson stated
that the verbiage in the Architectural Features section of the Zoning Ordinance implies
that the building is to be brick, except on the front, which somewhat contradicts what the
desirable points recommend. Commissioner Hemphill stated that the proposal should
add character, with split-face construction or articulation. Chairman Larson stated that if
the development is attractive, does not violate the spirit of the requirements it will be
considered.
After discussing the disadvantages and advantages of bringing each development to
the Commissioners to consider, the consensus from the Commissioners was for the
development not be brought forward by staff to the Planning Commission until it
complies with the pertinent regulations and meets the intent of the Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Alexander, and seconded by Commissioner
Hemphill, to adjourn the meeting at 7:41, motion carried 7 — 0.
Dennis Larson, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Ma Brad , Secretary 6-
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