04-04-2017 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Wylie Planning and Zoning
Commission
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday April 4, 2017—6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road,Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:07 p.m. A quorum was
present. Commissioners present were: Vice Chair Dennis Larson, Commissioner Jerry
Stiller, Commissioner Roger Myers, and Commissioner Sonia Ahmed. Commissioner
Ron Smith, Commissioner Randy Owens, and Commissioner Mike McCrossin were all
absent.
Staff present was Renae' 011ie, Development Services Director, Kevin Molina, Planner,
Mary Bradley, Administrative Assistant, and City Engineer,Tim Porter.
1 INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Myers gave the Invocation. Commissioner Stiller led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chair Larson opened the Citizens Participation.
Ms. 011ie introduced Ms. Clairece Lopez, High School Student, who is interested in
pursuing career in the Planning and Zoning. Commissioners welcomed Ms. Lopez.
Chair Larson closed the Citizen Participation.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the March 21, 2017,
Regular Meeting.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Myers and seconded by Commissioner Stiller
to approve the minutes for March 21, 2017, as submitted. Motion carried 4—0.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Regular Agenda
Item 1—Final Plat for LaOuinta Addition
Consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for
LaQuinta Addition, creating two lots on 4.409 acres, generally located on the southwest
corner of FM544 and Sanden Road.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Molina stated that the property totals 4.409 acres and will create two lots. The
property is generally located on the southwest corner of FM 544 and Sanden Road.
Lot 1 will contain a hotel use and Lot 2 is open space to be maintained by the
property owner.
The plat will dedicate the necessary rights-of-way, fire lanes, and utility easements.
The plat complies with the applicable technical requirements of the City of Wylie and
is recommended for approval subject to additions and/or alterations to the engineering
plans as required by the Engineering Department.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Ahmed and seconded by Commissioner Stiller
to recommend approval Final Plat LaQuinta Addition, generally located on the
southwest corner of FM 544 and Sanden Road. Motion carried 4 --0.
Public Hearing
Item 1 —Replat Keller's 2n'd Addition
Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council
regarding a Replat for Keller's 2"d addition Lots 7R-1 and 7R-2, Block 12; Being a
Residential Replat of Lot 7, Block 12 of Keller's 2" Addition, located at 320 Fleming
Street.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Molina stated that the property is an existing residential lot, and the applicant
desires to establish two residential lots. The purpose of the Replat is to allow the
owner to sell the duplexes individually.The lots are zoned Multi-Family (MF).
Staff recommends approval subject to additions and alterations as required by the
City Engineering Department.
Public Comments
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Chair Larson opened the Public Hearing. With no one approaching the
Commissioners, Chair Larson closed the Public Hearing.
Board Action
With no questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner
Stiller, and seconded by Commissioner Myers to recommend approval to the City
Council for Replat for Keller's 2"`t Addition Lots 7R-1 and 7R-2, Block 12. Property
located at 320 Fleming Street. Motion carried 4 0.
Item 2—Replat Railroad Addition
Hold a Public Hearing and consider and act upon a recommendation to the City Council
regarding a Replat for Railroad Addition Lots 3R-1 and 3R-2, Block 12; Being a Replat
of Lot 3B, BIock 12 of Railroad Addition, located at 202 5th Street.
Staff Presentation
Mr. Molina stated that the applicant is requesting a residential Replat to establish two
residential lots of 0.141 and 0.140 acres. The applicant is proposing to construct a
residential duplex on two individual lots. The lots are zoned Multi-Family (MF) and
will establish a 6,126 square foot lot and a 6,096 square foot lot. The setbacks are;
twenty (20) feet for front, twenty-five (25) feet for the rear, and five (5) feet side yard
setback.
1 The plat is technically correct and staff recommends approval subject to any changes
required by the City Engineer.
Board Discussion
Commissioner Stiller questioned the surrounding properties. Ms. 011ie stated that the
property is zoned MF, which allows a duplex and there is a single-family residential
home adjacent to the subject property. The developer will submit construction plans
for a duplex.
Public Comments
Chair Larson opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Richard Cermack, 1108 Dodd, questioned if duplexes had a minimum square foot
to meet. Ms. 011ie stated that yes the minimum square foot is met.
Chair Larson closed the Public Hearing.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Ahmed and seconded by Commissioner Myers
to recommend approval to the City Council for Replat Railroad Addition Lots 3R-1
and 3R-2, Block 12, located 202 Fifth Street. Motion failed 3-1, with Commissioner
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Stiller voting in opposition, stating disagreeing with constructing a duplex on the
property and against the twenty-foot front setbacks.
Item 3--Zoning Change EED Family (ZC 2017-02)
Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, a change of zoning from
Neighborhood Services (NS) to a Planned Development (PD-2017-XX-NS) to allow
commercial retail, office and residential uses on a single lot consisting of 5.669 acres,
generally located south of Alanis Drive and east of South Ballard Avenue. ZC 2017-02
Staff Presentation
Mr. Molina stated that the applicant is requesting a zoning change from neighborhood
services to a planned development to allow for a mixed use development of a one
story bank, a one story general office building, and a three story building with retail
on the first floor and multifamily housing on the two top floors with a total of fifty-
four residential units.
The tract of land measures 5.669 acres and is located on the southeast corner of the
intersection of Alanis Drive and South Ballard Avenue.
Staff had concerns of the height and proximity of the building adjacent to existing
residential lots. The applicant is requesting the item to be tabled until May 2, 2017, in
order to meet the setbacks due to the height of the three-story building.
Thirty-eight notifications were mailed, with one response favoring the request and
eighteen responses in opposition.
Public Comments
Chair Larson opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Matt Smith, 1102 Dodd Drive, spoke in opposition due to parking and height for
apartments.
Mr. Sam Able, 118 Martin Drive, spoke in opposition due to plan not conducive to
the area.
Mr. James Smith, 112 Martin, spoke in opposition due to traffic from apartments.
Mr. Bobby Keeton, 1110 Dodd, spoke in opposition of security, bright lights and
traffic from apartments.
Mr. and Mrs. Ayala Eliseo, 1106 Dodd, spoke in opposition for apartments, and
expressed gas line on the property, and property value of surrounding properties.
Ms. Shannon Webb, 221 Lake Wichita Lane, outside the notification area, spoke in
opposition.
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Mr. Jerry Hogan, 109 Martin, spoke in opposition due to traffic, parking and bright
lights from Multi-Family.
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Wells, 11 l Martin, spoke in opposition, stating that the plan is
good for another area, decrease of property values, increase in crime and traffic.
Ms. Donna Frixione, 1113 Dodd Drive, spoke in opposition, due to proximity of
multi-family and traffic.
Ms. Barbara Smith, 1113 Boyd, outside of the notification, spoke in opposition due to
traffic and noise.
Mr. Richard Cermack, 1108 Dodd Drive, spoke in opposition due to traffic and multi-
family.
Commissioners encouraged the citizens to return on May 2, 2017, and voice their
concerns. Ms. 011ie stated that the citizens were welcome to contact her and request
the contact information for the applicant; and check the City of Wylie website on
April 28, 2017 for the revised plans within the P&Z Packet.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller, and seconded by Commissioner Myers
to table the item May 2, 2017. Motion carried 4—0.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ms. Bradley stated that the next meeting is on April 18, 2017.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiller, and seconded by Commissioner Myers to
adjourn the meeting. All Commissioners were in consensus.
Dennis Larson, Chair
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