09-06-2005 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
2000 Highway 78 North
Wylie, Texas 75098
September 6, 2005
Notice was posted in the time and manner required by law and quorum was present.
Commission Members Present: Staff Members Present:
Eric Alexander Claude Thompson, Planning Director
Scott Ames Renae' 011ie, Assistant City Planner
Red Byboth
Jamie Gregg
Joel Hemphill
Dennis Larson
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Alexander 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 August 16, 2005 Regular
Meeting.
With no corrections or deletions, a motion was made by Commissioner Alexander, and
seconded by Commissioner Hemphill, to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion
carried 4—0, with Commissioners Byboth and Gregg abstaining.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
2. Hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The results of the vote were Commissioner Larson for Chair, and Commissioner Byboth
for Vice-Chair.
ACTION AGENDA
1. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat for
Woodbridge Phase IOC, generally located northwest of Woodbridge Phase 9, at the
intersection of Creek Crossing Lane and Lost Highlands Lane, and being more specifically
described as a tract of land situated in the Richard Newman Survey Abstract No. 660, and
being part of 49.31111 acre tract of land described as Tract II in deed to Woodbridge
Properties, LLC, recorded in Collin County Clerk's File No. 2001-0127082 (Volume
5019, Page 1025), being part of the 199.3963 acre tract of land described in deed to
Woodbridge Properties, LLC, recorded in Collin County Clerk's File No. 97-0032076,
being part of the 23.0373 acre tract of land described in deed to WGC Properties, LLC,
recorded in Collin County Clerk's File No. 1997-0107782, being a part of the 89.1959
acre tract of land described in deed to WGC Properties, LLC, recorded in Collin County
Clerk's File No. 1997-0107782, being a part of a 44.3305 acre tract of land described in
deed to WGC Properties, LLC, recorded in Collin County Clerk's File No. 1997-0107782,
part of the 159.3280 acre tract of land described in deed to Woodbridge Properties, LLC,
recorded in Collin County Clerk's File No. 97-0032076 (Volume 97081, Page 04336 of
the Deed Records of Dallas County, Texas), all of the Land Records of Collin County,
Texas, and being part of Lot 1, Block A and Lot 1, Block B of Woodbridge Golf Club, an
addition to the City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded
in Cabinet L, Slide 246-248, of the Map Records of Collin County, Texas.
Thompson stated that the property is located northwest of Woodbridge Phase 9, at the
intersection of Creek Crossing Lane and Lost Highlands Lane. The property is a continuation
of the Woodbridge Addition zoned PD 98-15. Consisting of mixed uses including a school
site, single family, multi-family, golf course, parks, common open space and commercial
uses. The property totals 49.097 acres and will create 174 residential lots. The entire PD is
921 acres in size. 409 acres and 1,650 single family lots within the city limits of Sachse.
Thompson stated that this plat will extend the road to the north to create additional points of
access.
A motion was made by Commissioner Byboth, and seconded by Commissioner Ames, to
recommend approval for Woodbridge Phase 10C Preliminary Plat to the City Council.
Motion carried 6—0.
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WORK SESSION
1. Hold a work session with developers/builders to discuss revisions to the Zoning
Ordinance.
Chairman Larson opened up the floor for the builders to begin. Chairman Larson stated
that this was not a public hearing but a work session.
Scott Park, 915 Glen Meadow, Park Place Homes, Inc. spoke on the following issues
concerning Requirements for the New Residential Development. Mr. Park stated that the
proposed 18 inch roof eaves were too wide. He discussed in great detail the purpose of
the overhang is typically for sophist, not necessarily shade. Typically a 10 inch overhang
is constructed. Mr. Park also discussed requiring steel post for fences as opposed to
wood, desirable exterior façade material should be 20% contrasting material not just
limited to stone.
Len Rao, 6808 Cedar Ridge Ct., David Weekly Homes spoke concerning the 2"d floor
requirements. He stated that the masonry requirements should be reduced for the 2"d story
of residential developments, and that masonry for enclosed chimneys should not be
required. Mr. Rao stated that a chimney enclosed with masonry on the inside creates
leaks. Mr. Rao reiterated Mr. Park's comments on the roof eaves. He said the steeper the
roof pitch, the smaller the soffit. If an 18 inch or 24 inch is kept, it would not be
proportionate with the steep roof pitch. Mr. Rao discussed the requirement for built-in
storage. He states that this should be up to the owner to decide and is viewed as more of a
personal need.
Mr. Rao also discussed issues with the Infill Design Requirements. He stated that there
are other procedures rather than pier and beam design. Discussed methods of raising the
pad and installing a decorative cover wrap. He also cautioned the Commissioners on
personal taste and suggested they be sensitive to cost. Other options included 100% brick
plagues as opposed to stone, and porch requirements.
Harry James, 1771 Independence Pkwy, Red Group Development discussed the concern
to consider environmental criteria. Review standards and how it fits into the environment.
Mr. James is currently developing Watermark Addition. Commented on different price
points will require alternatives from the standards.
Wes Major, 5822 Centennial Glen, Katy, Texas — David Weekly Homes stated that
increase cost is a reality. To be successful, you must have a segmented product line
appropriated for that market. Mr. Major's concern was that adding cost may not be giving
the buyer the "best bang for the buck" and is that really added value to the customer. He
also discussed other ways to achieve articulation rather than side entry garages.
Eliminating front entry lends itself to more cookie cutter homes.
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Mr. Major questioned the timing of plats. What would determine the code to use?
Thompson clarified that platting locks in the current code in use at that time.
Scott Ramsey, 9696 Skillman — Herzog Development spoke on variability in
Woodbridge. More diverse neighborhood would be more attractive. Herzog has had
success in move-up type products and desires to bring them to Wylie. He will provide
written comments to staff.
Thompson discussed Nonconforming Uses and Structures. The intent is to permit such
uses to continue. He also mentioned the termination of nonconforming uses when that use
is discontinued or abandoned for a period of 6 month. Commissioners will review the
ordinance and provide comments.
Commissioner Byboth mentioned the need to review turning radius' for oversized trucks.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Byboth, and seconded by Commissioner
,Alexander, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 PM. Motion passed 6—0.
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Dennis Larson, Chairman Renae' 011ie, Secretary