08-27-2020 (Historic Review) Minutes !!! ', .
IN Historic Review Commission
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
Special Called Meeting
August 27, 2020—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 Chandler called the meeting to order at 6:01PM. Commissioners present: Chair Joe
Chandler, Vice Chair John Pugh, Commissioner Jesse Hale, Commissioner Melissa Kenfield,
Commissioner Debbie Loraine, and Commissioner Frank Besadesky. Those absent:
Commissioner Kirstin Dodd.
Staff present: Ms. Renae' 011ie, Assistant City Manager, and Mary Bradley, Administrative
Assistant.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Commissioners regarding an item that is 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation and Discussion of Rules and Procedures.
Ms. 011ie gave the presentation on duties and responsibilities of a Commissioner on the Historic
Review Commission, stating the purpose is to preserve and character for the Downtown Historic
District, as well as preserving other structures or property within the city.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the July 23, 2020 Special Called
Meeting.
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Commission Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Kenfield, seconded by Vice Chair Pugh, to approve the
Minutes from the July 23, 2020 meeting. A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request
for substantial renovations in accordance with Ordinance No. 2013-17 for the
remodel of an existing residential structure, located at 401 N. Keefer, Lot 75R, Block
12 of the Brown & Burns Addition within the Downtown Historic District.
Staff Comments
Ms. 011ie stated that the Commissioners recommended approval for substantial renovations in
April 2020 including keeping the windows in the front. The applicant is now requesting
consideration to modify the previously approved plans.
The new plans propose a new 8:12 slope roof and the addition of a garage. Due to the main
structure being setback further from the front build line the garage placement is not behind the
rear edge of the main structure as required by Section 6.3.E.4.(b).(3). To maintain the 8:12 roof
slope to match the house, the garage is 16 feet at its highest point, in lieu of the 14 feet max
requirement for accessory structures. The garage does meet the rear and side setback
requirements.
Commissioners Discussion
The Commissioners asked for clarification of the height. Ms. 011ie stated that within the
Residential Design Standards of the Zoning Ordinance, the height for accessory structure is 14
foot height. The proposed is a detached garage, and the height is 16 feet with a 8:12 roof slope to
match the main structure..
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Lorraine, and seconded by Commissioner Besadesky, to
recommend approval to the City Council regarding a request for substantial renovations in
accordance with Ordinance No. 2013-17 for the remodel of an existing residential structure,
located at 401 N. Keefer, Lot 75R, Block 12 of the Brown & Burns Addition within the
Downtown Historic District. A vote was taken and carried 6—0.
WORK SESSION
1. Discuss creating local landmarks and its significance for the city.
Ms. 011ie stated that staff is seeking input from the Commissioners to draft resolutions,possible
ordinances and maps that would designate areas as "Places of Importance." The Places of
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Importance would go with the property, not the property owners. Currently the financial
incentives are not available,but may be able to provide incentives in the future.
The Commissioners discussed including cemeteries as having a landmark. Staff responded that
cemeteries will be included. The Commissioners directed staff to research expanding the
boundaries of the Downtown Historic District, determining the properties for the landmarks, as
well as sending a survey from the citizens regarding their input on local landmarks.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Besadesky, and seconded by Vice Chair Pugh, to adjourn
the meeting at 6:51PM. A vote was taken and carried 6 - 0.9e Chandler, Chair
ATTEST:
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Ma B dley, Admi 'strative Assistant
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