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08-06-2019 (Planning & Zoning) Minutes 1,A I '1 Planning & Zoning Commission CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Regular Meeting August 6,2019—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. Vice Chair Randy Owens presided the meeting and called the meeting to order at 6:00PM. Commissioners present:, Vice Chair Randy Owens, Commissioner Bryan Rogers, Commissioner Cory Plunk, Commissioner Brad Emerson and Commissioner Charla Riner.Those absent: Commissioner Mike McCrossin and Chair Ron Smith. Staff present: 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 No one approached the Commissioners. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from July 16,2019,Regular Meeting. Commission Action A motion was made by Commissioner Rogers,seconded by Commissioner Riner,to approve the Minutes from July 16,2019 meeting, as presented.A vote was taken and the motion carried 5-0. M•, REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat of Emerald Vista Addition, to develop 168 residential lots, one Minutes August 6,20I9 Planning&Zoning Page 1 nonresidential lot, nine open space lots, and one park lot on 51.669 acres, located on South Ballard Road at Elm Road. Staff Comments Mr. Molina stated that the property is located on South Ballard Road at Elm Road and is zoned Planned Development Ordinance 2018-23. The plat will create 168 residential lots, one nonresidential lot, nine open space lots and one park lot on 51.669 acres. The Homeowner's Association will maintain all open space lots. The park lot and nonresidential lot will be dedicated to the City of Wylie at the time of Final Plat filing. The proposed use for the nonresidential lot is a fire station. The street,Emerald Vista Boulevard,per the requirements of the planned development, will be allowed to be 21 foot in pavement curb to curb with parking allowed on one side of the street. All parking areas on Emerald Vista Boulevard will be required to be striped. Commissioners Action A motion was made by Commissioner Rogers, and seconded by Commissioner Emerson, to recommend approval to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat of Emerald Vista Addition, to develop 168 residential lots, one nonresidential lot, nine open space lots, and one park lot on 51.669 acres, located on South Ballard Road at Elm Road. A vote was taken and carried 5-O. 2. Consider,and act upon,a Site Plan for Wylie East High School,on Lot 1,Block A of Wylie Independent School on 58.198 acres. Property located at 3000 Wylie East Drive. Staff Comments Mr. Molina stated that the applicant is proposing to make 180,415 square feet of additions to Wylie East High School on Lot 1, Block A of Wylie East High School. The property is zoned Agricultural-28 District. In addition to increasing the number of classrooms from 106 to 165, the plan also provides an increase in parking from 930 parking spaces to 1,059 spaces. As presented the site plan shows a parking ratio of approximately 6.4 spaces per classroom. However, the applicant is seeking a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for parking requirements.The site plan complies with the design requirements of the zoning ordinance on the condition that a variance for parking is approved. The variance meeting will be held on August 19,2019. Board Discussion Commissioner Emerson questioned the parking requirements. Staff responded that the Zoning Ordinance requires seven parking spaces per classroom, the site plan proposes 6.4 parking spaces,therefore the plan is short approximately 100 parking spaces.Wylie Independent School District classrooms are generally full at 85%and the variance proposes plenty of parking. Commissioners Action �1 A motion was made by Commissioner Emerson, and seconded by Commissioner Riner, to approve a Site Plan for Wylie Wylie East High School, on Lot 1, Block A of Wylie East High School on 58.198 acres, Minutes August 6,2019 Planning&Zoning Page 2 contingent upon approval from Zoning Board of Adjustment granting variance to parking requirements.A vote was taken and carried 5—O. Public Hearing 1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council regarding a change of zoning from Neighborhood Services (NS) to Neighborhood Services with Specific Use Permit, to allow for the development of a motor vehicle fueling station, property located on 1.888 acres, northeast of the intersection of Ballard Avenue and Alanis Drive. ZC 2019-11. Staff Comments Mr. Molina stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone 1.88 acres located on the northeast corner of Ballard Avenue and Alanis Drive from Neighborhood Services (NS) to Neighborhood Services with a Special Use Permit(NS-SUP)to allow for a motor vehicle fueling station. The property is generally bordered to the north by Fire Station#1 and to the east and south by two vacant lots that are zoned with the Neighborhood Services District. The properties to the west across the street from Ballard Avenue are zoned within the planned residential development of Stone Ranch. The requested zoning is generally compatible with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The area is designated as Suburban, which generally supports low to medium density residential or very low density commercial in support of a neighborhood. Forty (40) notifications were mailed with six (6) comment forms returned in opposition and one (1) in favor of the request. One of the comment forms returned was outside the 200 feet notification area. Chair Owens requested clarification on the statements made on the opposition forms. Mr. Molina stated that the comment forms in opposition expressed concern of increase of noise and traffic. Board Discussion Commissioner Plunk questioned if a noise or traffic study was complete. Staff stated that at this point, no traffic study was performed.The necessity of a traffic study is determined by the city engineer,once a site plan is submitted. The noise is generated by the use and determined by city ordinance. The remainder of the lot is proposed shell space. The applicant is aware of the ione parking space for every 300 feet requirement for the site. Commissioner Emerson questioned the access. Staff responded that a joint access easement is provided on Lot 2. Mr. Bob Bodar, 501 Harbor Lane, Plano, Texas, applicant for the subject property, stated that the use at this time is a gas station. There are not any definite plans on the type of use for the rest of the development.The size of the gas station is 2,500 square feet with four pumps. Public Comments Chair Owens opened the public hearing. Citizens that came and spoke in opposition of the request are: Ms. Alison Takaes, Mr. Jason Takaes, 114 Enchanted Forest Drive, Mr. Justin Floyd, 703 Providence Drive, Mr. Mark Sinclair, 703 Rockingham Drive, Mr. Adam Twarkawski, 1016 Dodd Drive, Ms. Julie Lawson, 902 Travers Drive, Mr. Daniel Lopez, 901 Travers Drive, Mr. Christopher Harris, 904 Travers, Ms. Ania Fawley, 212 Champion, Ms. Minutes August 6,2019 Planning&Zoning Page 3 Kellie Grunden, 106 Enchanted Forest, Mr. Mengistu Alemayehy, 112 Enchanted Forest, Mr. Doug Vaughn, 413 Milford. The citizens spoke expressing concerns on the environment, traffic, noise, cigarette and alcohol sales, gas station operating hours, and children safety and health. Mr. Bodar stated that the hours of operation for the gas station will not be 24-hour, but will close at 9:00pm each night. The subject property is not immediately adjacent to residential development and to the east there is an empty lot. Chair Owens closed the public hearing. Commissioners Action A motion was made by Commissioner Plunk, and seconded by Commissioner Emerson, to recommend approval to the City Council regarding a change of zoning from Neighborhood Services (NS) to Neighborhood Services with Specific Use Permit, to allow for the development of a motor vehicle fueling station, property located on 1,888 acres, northeast of the intersection of Ballard Avenue and Alan is Drive. ZC 2019-11. A vote was taken and carried 3 — 2, with Chair Owens and Commissioner Rogers voting in opposition. WORK SESSION To discuss and give staff direction on items related to new laws passed during the 2019 Texas State Legislative Session. Staff Comments Mr. Haskins reviewed the new laws passed during the 2019 Texas State Legislative Session and asked for direction. The Commissioners reviewed the materials and recommended that staff leave the zoning ordinance as is in regards to building materials, make the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations regarding the 30-day decision requirement, and update the Rules of Procedure for the Commission for consideration regarding public hearings. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Rogers, and seconded_by mmissioner Emerson, to adjourn the meeting. A vote was taken and carried 5 -0. Ran 3 Owens, hair ATTEST: MXi, • 0 t. A Mar Braley, Admmist,ative Assistant tome, Minutes August.6, 2019 Planning &Zoning Page 4