01-15-2019 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes 4
IPINNIt X Planning & Zoning ng Commission
CITY OF
WYLOE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
January 15,2019—6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road,Bldg. 100
Wylie,TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chair Ron Smith presided the meeting and called the meeting to order at 6:02PM. Commissioners
present: Chair Ron Smith, Vice Chair Randy Owens, Commissioner Jade Duan, Commissioner Bryan
Rogers, Commissioner Cory Plunk and Commissioner Mike McCrossin. Commissioner absent:
Commissioner Brad Emerson.
Staff present: Ms.Renae' 011ie, Planning Director,Mr.Jasen Haskins,Senior Planner,Mr. Kevin Molina,
,..., Planner,and Ms. Mary Bradley,Administrative Assistant.
INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Plunk gave the invocation and Commissioner Duan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens were present wishing to address Planning and Zoning Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from December 4,2018, Regular Meeting.
Council Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Owens, seconded by Commissioner McCrossin, to approve the
Minutes from December 4, 2018 meeting, as presented. A vote was taken and the motion carried 5 —0,
with Commissioner Plunk abstaining.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon,a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat
�••, for Pheasant Creek Mixed Use Addition to establish 33 single-family attached lots, 1
commercial lot and two open space lots on 4.825 acres. Property located north of the
intersection of County Line Road and Neva Lane.
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Staff Comments
Mr.Molina addressed the Commissioners stating that the preliminary plat will create one commercial lot,
33 townhome lots,and two open space lots on a 4.825 acre tract.The plat is a mixed-use development due
to commercial and townhomes that will be developed concurrently.The property is zoned Neighborhood
Services and townhomes and commercial uses are allowed by right.
The development will create a 50 feet wide road to provide access to the townhome units,and dedicate
approximately 18 feet for the widening of County Line Road.
Approval is subject to additions and alterations as required by the City Engineering Department.
A Site Plan for the development is on the current agenda.
Commissioners Comments
Commissioner Plunk questioned the requirement of minimum size of commercial necessary for mixed-
use. Staff stated that the Zoning Ordinance does not clarify the size of the commercial use. The
Ordinance is subjective in this manner to allow for a variety of layouts depending on the development
situation.The Ordinance requires the commercial and residential developed concurrently.
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Vice Chair Owens, to recommend approval
to the City Council for Preliminary Plat Pheasant Creek Mixed Use Addition to establish 33 single-family
attached lots, 1 commercial lot and two open space lots on 4.825 acres. Property located north of the
intersection of County Line Road and Neva Lane.A vote was taken and carried 6—0. __
2. Consider,and act upon,a Site Plan for Pheasant Creek Mixed Use Addition,on Lot 1,Block
A of Pheasant Creek Mixed Use Addition on 0.842 acres. Property located north of the
intersection of County Line Road and Neva Lane.
Staff Comments
Mr.Molina stated that the applicant is proposing to develop a 4,000 square foot general merchandise store
on 0.842 acres. The preliminary plat is on the current agenda. The use is allowed within the
Neighborhood Services District.
The development proposes 14 parking spaces with two being handicap parking, which exceeds the
parking requirement. A five-foot wide sidewalk will be constructed along both County Line Road and
Neva Lane.
As presented the site complies with the landscaping and architectural requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Commissioners Comments
Commissioner Plunk reiterated the purpose of calling the development mixed-use when it is small lot
commercial surrounded by an exceeding amount of residential. Staff responded that the development is
more neighborhood services, which serves the surrounding neighborhoods. For a development located on
major thoroughfare the requirement for commercial would be larger due to the region being larger. Chair
Smith questioned the threshold. Staff stated that there is no percentage threshold,but allows the developer
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flexibility, as well as the Commissioners, and ultimately Council on making the decision of the
percentage.
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Owens, seconded by Commissioner McCrossin, to approve the Site
Plan for Pheasant Creek Mixed Use Addition,on Lot 1, Block A on 0.842 acres. Property located north of
the intersection of County Live Road and Neva Lane. A vote was taken and carried 5 — 1, with
Commissioner Plunk voting in opposition.
3. Consider,and act upon,a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Preliminary
Plat for Absolute Automotive Addition to establish one commercial lot on 2.222 acres within
the W M Sachse Survey,located at Si Steel Road.
Staff Comments
Mr. Haskins addressed the Commissioners stating that the preliminary plat will create one light industrial
lot on two acres, and a 0.222 right-of-way dedication for Steel Road. The Site Plan is on the current
agenda.The property exists as an abstract and the developer desires to improve the property.The Zoning
Ordinance requires a plat and site plan.
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Commissioner McCrossin,seconded by Vice Chair Owens,to recommend
approval to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat for Absolute Automotive Addition to establish
`m, one commercial lot on 2.222 acres within the W.M. Sachse Survey, located at 51 Steel Road.A vote was
taken and carried 6—0.
4. Consider,and act upon,a Site Plan for Absolute Automotive,on Lot 1,Block A of Absolute
Automotive Addition on 2.222 acres.Property located at 51 Steel Road.
Staff Comments
Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is proposing to redevelop a one story commercial building for an
automotive use on a two-acre lot.The existing structure is legally non-conforming due to being vacant for
several years.The applicant is proposing exterior improvements including architectural materials to bring
the structure in line with current standards.
The preliminary plat is on the current agenda.The front of the building has existing 14 parking spaces. In
addition,the applicant is proposing additional pavement for drive aisles and parking spaces.The drive
aisle at the northeast corner is only 20 feet, in lieu of the required 24 feet.The City Project Engineer and
Fire Marshall both approved due to drive aisle not being a drive thru or a required fire lane.
The applicant proposes to use one-third of the building for minor auto shop and a warehouse use for the
reminder portion of the building,both uses are allowed by right.
Commissioners Comments
Commissioners questioned the existing roll up doors to the rear of the building. Staff stated that a
majority of the property has an existing utility easement,which prohibits any pavement for parking or
access to the doors.In addition to the easement,the applicant is proposing the area for a warehouse use.
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Commissioner Rogers questioned the determination of the weight of the brick, hardi-board.Staff stated
that staff will review the construction plans.
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Owens,seconded by Commissioner Duan,to approve the Site Plan for
Absolute Automotive,on Lot 1,Block A of Absolute Automotive Addition on 2.222 acres.Property
located at 51 Steel Road.A vote was taken and carried 6—0.
5. Consider,and act upon,a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for
Crossroads Wylie RV Addition to establish one commercial lot on 10.22 acres within
Wylie's ETJ,generally located on East FM 544 approximately 200 feet north of the
intersection of Vinson and County Line Roads.
Staff Comments
Mr. Haskins stated that the property is located within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in the county
of Collin.The 10-acre tract is across from Braddock Place Phase V, north of the Vinson and County Line
Road split.
The plat combines three tracts into one lot. The plat dedicates 5-feet of right-of-way for FM 544 and
places a 30 feet building as a setback.
The applicant has stated that the proposal will be upscale RV Park and stated that there is a market for this
development in the area due to the close proximity to the lake. ^'
Commissioners Comments
Commissioners questioned the definition of passing easement dedicated on the plat. Staff responded that
the wording is another word for access easement.The property includes an existing residential structure
and the easement allows access to the residential structure.
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Rogers,seconded by Commissioner Plunk,to recommend
approval to the City Council regarding a Final Plat for Crossroad Wylie RV Addition to establish one
commercial lot on 10.22 acres within Wylie's ETJ,generally located on East FM 544 approximately 200
feet north of the intersection of Vinson and County Line Roads.A vote was taken and carried 6—O.
Public Hearing
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council
regarding a Replat for Railroad Addition, Lot 5R, Block 23; Being a Replat of Lots 5,6,7,8,
Block 23, establishing one lot on 0.344 acres, located west of Fifth Street, and north of
Masters Avenue(407 Masters Avenue).
Staff Comments
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Mr.Molina stated that the purpose of the Replat is to combine lots 5,6,7 and 8 to establish one lot on
0.344 acres.The applicant is requesting to combine four lots into one larger lot to allow expansion of an
existing single-family residential structure.
Although the replat will combine the lots into one,the applicant will need to apply for a variance to the
Zoning Board of Adjustment for setbacks.
Public Comments
Chair Smith opened the Public Hearing. With no one approaching the Commissioners,Chair Smith closed
the Public Hearing.
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Plunk, seconded by Commissioner Duan, to recommend approval
to the City Council regarding a Replat for Railroad Addition, Lot 5R, Block 23; Being a Replat of Lots
5,6,7,8 Block 23, establishing one lot on 0.344 acres, located west of Fifth Street, and north of Masters
Avenue(407 Masters Avenue). A vote was taken and carried 6—0.
2. Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council
regarding a change of zoning from Agricultural-30 (AG-30) to Commercial Corridor(CC),
for retail purposes on one acre,generally located south of Parker Road and west of Country
Club Road,and more specifically at 2505 Country Club Road. ZC 2019-01
Staff Comments
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Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone a one-acre property located at 2505 Country
Club Road from Agricultural-30 to Commercial Corridor. The property to the south and west, is zoned
Agricultural, the zoning to the north is Commercial Corridor. Properties to the east are outside the city
limits.
The applicant is proposing a single retail development of approximately 8000 square feet.The applicant is
providing two concept plans. The applicant is working with the property owner to the north to obtain a
shared access easement. A final site plan and plat will be submitted for the Commissioners review once
easements are finalized.
Three comment forms were mailed to the surrounding property owners. One response received in favor
and no comment forms received in opposition.
Public Comments
Ms. Donna Bradshaw,represented her parents,Mr. and Mrs Bobby Mitchell, residing south of the subject
property,spoke in favor of the request.Ms. Bradshaw recommended that the site plans included in the
packet be labeled"Preliminary Site Plans"and"For Information Only,"so it was not construed that this
development be constructed as shown and reflect the requirements in the Zoning Ordinance.The location
of the dumpster was also a concern.
Staff stated that the site plans"For Information Only"will be noted on the plans prior to City Council.
,.,.., Staff recommended that if the Commissioners agreed,may note with the motion,that when the final site
plan is submitted, the dumpster be located on the northwest corner of the property.
Chair Smith closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioners Discussion
The Commissioners agreed on noting the plans with "For Information Only"prior to consideration by
City Council. Commissioners discussed the location of the dumpster on the exhibits. There is no
residential property to the north and recommended that on final site plan,the dumpster be located on the
northwest corner of the property.
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Owens, seconded by Commissioner McCrossin to recommend
approval to the City Council regarding a change of zoning from Agricultural-30 (AG- 0) to Commercial
Corridor (CC), for retail purposes on one acre, generally located south of Parker Road and west of
Country Club Road, and more specifically at 2505 Country Club Road. A stipulation that upon submittal
of a site plan, the dumpster shall be located on the northwest corner of the property. A vote was taken and
carried 6—0.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Duan, seconded by Vice Chair Owens, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. A vote was
taken and carried 6 u 0.
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