02-05-2009 (Construction Code) Minutes OMMIA
1/. Construction Code Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Construction Code Board
Thursday, February 5, 2009 — 7:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairman, Ronald Hauck called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with the following
Construction Code Board Members present: Ronald Hauck, Brian Parten, Allen Morris, Bryan
Rogers, Lisa Palomba, Zachary Herrera, Kevin Thompson-Alternate, Brian Huddleston-
Alternate, Kevin Thompson-Alternate.
,-,,, Staff present were: Building Official, Mike McAnnally; Pat Mitchell, Dwight Lancaster & Wendy
Young.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Construction Code Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must
provide their name and address. Construction Code Board requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes.
In addition, Construction Code Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented
during citizen participation.
There were no citizens present to address the Construction Code Board during Citizens'
Comments.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approving the Minutes from the January 8, 2009 Construction
Code Board meeting.
Board Action
A nomination was made by Allen Morris to approve the minutes as submitted. Board member
Bryan Rogers seconded the motion.
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2. Consider, and act upon, establishment and adoption of the City of Wylie Construction
Code Board procedures and policies for hearings and polling methods.
Staff Comments
Building Official Mike McAnnally addressed the Board and stated that the Board would need to
decide how they would vote and asked if they understand the process. Also, how will the
Building Inspection Department present evidence. We would like to present evidence by using
audio/visual equipment so that everyone could see evidence along with the packets to
everyone. Most of the general business is a simple majority vote. If there is ever a decision to
reverse an opinion or a decision from our office, do not hesitate to do so. He stated he would
delegate any presentations to the licensed Code Enforcement Officers. He explained that we
have 1 Code Enforcement Officer on staff, and our looking to get 2 more Code Enforcement
Officers certified. Testimony will be given and recommendations can be made. Anyone will be
able to address the person at the podium. He would request that everyone poll verbally, so that
the Secretary will be better able to take the Minutes.
Board Action
Board Member Allen Morris made a motion for everyone to vote with a show of hands. Bryan
Rogers seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 7-0.
Board Member Allen Morris moved to accept the explanation that was given by Mike McAnnally
at the January 8, 2009 Construction Code Board Meeting on policies and procedures and the
additions this evening be accepted as it was presented to us. Brian Huddleston-Alternate,
seconded the motion. A vote was passed 7-0.
"� BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Consider, and act upon, request of a Sign Appeal Hearing from Mr. Bobby Esh seeking
an appeal of sign permit denial through a variance from 15 (fifteen) foot front property line
setback requirement per Ordinance 2008-33 for the new Radio Shack located at 3483 FM
544.
Staff Comments
Building Official Mike McAnnally stated that the gentleman that requested the variance was not
present. He recommended that the Board move forward and grant the variance. He asked if the
Board would have a problem. The applicant did pay for the hearing.
Board Member Bryan Rogers asked if the applicant was required to be at the Meeting. Chairman
Ronald Hauck stated he was not aware of any requirements that the applicant be at the hearing.
Allen Mon-is asked if he had the opportunity and knowledge. Dwight Lancaster stated that
Radio Shack was given notice.
Dwight Lancaster stated we received a request for variance at 3483 FM 544. He stated that when
FM 544 was widened the property lines were moved back in and that changed the setback. The
monument signs that are existing on FM 544 that were done years ago were approved and met
the setbacks at that time when the road was still an asphalt two-lane road. Radio Shack
presented documentation showing a 15' setback, which is required by ordinance. When
installation started, they realized they were 5' short of the 15' setback. The permit had been
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issued under mistaken information and was voided. He advised Radio Shack they needed to
apply for a variance, which was done. This monument sign will not cause a visibility problem.
The monument sign is engineered from the bottom up. Board Member Allen Morris asked if
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anyone had looked further up and down the street at other businesses. Dwight Lancaster stated
that Collins Jeep and the Car Wash signs were approved years ago.
Mike McAnnally stated that we would move toward a Sign Ordinance that establishes
precedence on people being able to use their property for commercial businesses but the primary
focus being on traffic safety. As Wylie grows with housing, the next evolution will be
commercial and retail. These local businesses will need advertising to keep their businesses
running here at the City. He will follow-up on a new Sign Ordinance.
Board Action
Allen Morris made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Ronald Hauck
seconded the motion. A motion was passed 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Construction Code Board, a motion was made by Bryan
Rogers, seconded by Allen Morris to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. A vote was taken and the
motion passed.
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Ronald Hauck, Construction Code Board Chairman
SUBMITTED BY:
Wendy Young, C n tructi n Code d Secretary
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