05-07-2019 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes Planning & Zoning Commission
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
May 7,2019—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 6:01PM. Commissioners
present: Chair Ron Smith, Vice Chair Randy Owens, Commissioner Bryan Rogers, Commissioner Brad
Emerson and Commissioner Charla Riner. Commissioners absent: Commissioner Cory Plunk and
Commissioner Mike McCrossin.
Staff present: Mr. Chris Halsted, City Manager, Ms. Renae' 011ie, Assistant City Manager, Mr. Jasen
Haskins, Planning Manager, Mr. Kevin Molina, Senior Planner, and Ms. Mary Bradley, Administrative
Assistant.
INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Rogers gave the invocation and Commissioner Emerson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Commissioners regarding an item that not listed on the Agenda. Residents must fill out a
non-agenda form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Commissioners requests that comments be limited to three
(3)minutes. In addition, Commissioners not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented
during citizen participation
Ms. Cathy Chancellor, 1750 McMillen Road,expressed concern of the widening of McMillen Road.Mr.
Hoisted stated that McMillen Road will be discussed in a public hearing item on the current agenda.
Mr. Hoisted approached the Commissioners explaining recent staff changes due to the recent retirement
of City Manager, Mindy Manson.The Council appointed Mr. Hoisted as the City Manager. Mr. Hoisted
promoted Fire Chief Brent Parker as Assistant City Manager,and promoted Renae/011ie, Planning
Director as Assistant City Manager. Ms.011ie promoted Jasen Haskins to Planning Manager and Kevin
Molina to Senior Planner. Commissioners congratulated Ms. 011ie and thanked her for her leadership.
Chair Smith welcomed new Commissioner,Charla Riner.Ms. Riner gave a brief summary of her history
and expressed delight in being involved in the City of Wylie.
CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from April 16,2019,Regular Meeting.
Commission Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Owens, seconded by Commissioner Rogers, to approve the Minutes
from April 16, 2019 meeting, as presented. A vote was taken and the motion carried 4 — 0 — 1, with
Commissioner Riner abstaining.
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council
regarding a change of zoning from Agricultural-30 (AG-30) to Planned Development-Single
Family (PD-SF), to allow for a single-family development, not to exceed 97 residential lots
and 4 open space lots on 26.4 acres,located at 1751 McMillen Road. ZC 2019-04
Staff Comments
Mr. Molina stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone a 26.4-acre property generally located
northwest of the intersection of Country Club and McMillen Road from Agricultural to Single Family
Planned Development.The proposed development would create 90 residential lots with minimum lot area
of 6,000 square feet and a minimum of seven lots with a minimum of 7,200 square feet.The house size is
a minimum of 1,800 square feet with an overall maximum density of 3.7 units per acre.The applicant is
also proposing 3.8 acres of open space,with an existing pond as a water feature with an eight foot wide
walking trail.
The development will dedicate 50 feet for right-of-way for the future expansion of McMillen Road.Also,
proposed is a 35 feet landscape buffer and a six feet wrought iron fence between brick or stone column
adjacent to Country Club Road.
The area is called as General Urban Sector in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan,meaning medium to
high density residential with a commercial element.The concept proposes single-family residential lots
only with no commercial.
The Planned Development Conditions proposes variances to square foot lot minimums,setbacks, roof
pitch, lot coverage percentage,and other requirements.
Public comment forms were mailed to twenty-four property owners within 200 feet. Four comment forms
were received in favor and one comment received in opposition of the request.
Public Comments
Mr. Rob Baldwin,3904 Elm Street Suite B, Dallas,Texas,represented the applicant for the proposed
development,gave a presentation to the Commissioners,stating that the size of the lot will be minimum
50 feet by 120 feet,with a minimum 1,800 house size.The houses will be front-entry with no alleys.
Commissioners questioned the variance from the zoning ordinance requirement of 10,000 square feet lot
size with a minimum house size of 2,400 square feet.Mr. Baldwin stated that the proposed development
is less dense than the Comprehensive Land Use proposes and that size of the house does not equate to
house value.The variances to the standards within the Zoning Ordinance will keep everything in
proportion to the lot size.
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Mr. Don Ping, Ping Interest, P.O. Box 797626, Dallas,developer,stated that the development will have a
Homeowners Association and the covenants will restrict parking on the street to only guest parking.The
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engineering firm,Matt Duvall with Kimley-Horn, 13455 Knoll Road, Dallas,stated a flood study will be
performed for the size of detention ponds and other mitigation studies for detention.
Mrs. Dianne&Mr.James DeRossett, 1710 McMillen Road,both spoke in opposition of the development
expressing concern of the density,traffic and flooding on McMillen Road.
Ms. Cathy Chancellor, 1750 McMillen Road,spoke in favor of single-family development,and expressed
concern for traffic and status of expansion of McMillen Road.
Chair Smith closed the Public Hearing.
Staff stated that McMillen Road is on the Thoroughfare Road as a six-lane divided major thoroughfare,
with the funds split between the City of Wylie and the county. In 2005 a Bond was passed for road
improvements,but no funding stipulating for McMillen Road. In 2007 the County approved a Bond for
improvements to McMillen Road.Currently,the City is using county funds for design plans on the
widening and improvements to McMillen Road.This project is a priority,and options for receiving
funding will be discussed in the upcoming budget meetings.
Staff stated that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows as the Urban Sector,the property is zoned
Agricultural-30,and any type of development would come through Planning&Zoning and City Council
for change of zoning.The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a plan and does not regulate zoning. The
zoning determines the type of use.
Commissioners Action
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A motion was made by Vice Chair Owens, seconded by Commissioner Rogers, to recommend denial to
the City Council regarding a change of zoning from Agricultural-30 (AG-30) to Planned Development-
Single Family (PD-SF), to allow for a single-family development, not to exceed 97 residential lots and 4
open space lots on 26.4 acres, located at 1751 McMillen Road.ZC 2019-04.A vote was taken and carried
4— 1, with Commissioner Emerson voting in opposition.
2. Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, a change of zoning from Neighborhood
Services (NS) to Commercial Corridor(CC), to allow for a Contractors Maintenance Yard use
on 1.89 acres,located at`634'Nor'th Ballard. ZC 2019-06.
Staff Comments
Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone one lot of approximately 1.89 acres located at
634 North Ballard Street.
The existing use,as stated on the Certificate of Occupancy is an engineering firm,classified as an office
use,which is allowed within Neighborhood Services.The property was rezoned in 2015 to Neighborhood
Services. However,the property is also used for the storage of telecommunications material and
equipment. Staff identified the use as a Contractor's Maintenance Yard,which is not allowed within
Neighborhood Services zoning.The applicant has agreed to request for rezoning to Commercial Corridor
to allow the outside storage.
Comment Forms were mailed to thirty property owners. One comment form was returned in favor of the
request and none in opposition of the request.
Commissioners Comments
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Mr. Steve Purcell gave a short presentation to the Commissioners, stating that the office is an engineering
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firm for the telecommunications industry. At times the property is used for project management for their
customers meaning that material is stored on the subject property temporarily. They do not have facility
handling material, no fork lift or 18-wheel trucks on the property. Light duty trucks and light duty trailers
are used to carry the wheels of cable material.A new gate was installed to screen the rear property from
the street. A new accessory building was constructed recently and pavement was installed from the gate to
the accessory building.The purpose of the accessory building is to store the wheels of cable material for a
short period. An eight-foot wooden fence surrounds the property, and 37 evergreen trees will be planted
to shield from adjacent residential properties to the rear of the property.
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 Rogers, seconded by Commissioner Emerson. to recommend
approval to the City Council regarding a change of /oiling from Neighborhood Services (NS) to
Commercial Corridor (CC), to allow for a Contractors Maintenance Yard use on 1.89 acres, located at
634 North Ballard. ZC 2019-06. A vote was taken and carried 5—0.
Ms. Bradley stated that a meeting will be on May 21, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
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A motion was made by Commissioner Emerson,and seconded by Commissioner Ritter.to adjourn the
meeting. A vote was taken and carried 5 -O.
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