04-08-1997 (City Council) Minutes Minutes of the Wylie City Council
April 8, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the Special Called City Council Meeting to order, April
8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmembers present: Wanda Sparks, Cleo
Adams, Joel Scott, Reta Allen, John Mondy and J. C. Worley. Staff members present
were: Mike Collins, City Manager, Mindy Manson, Assistant to the City Manager, Susan
Shuler, City Secretary, Mike Phillips, Director of Community Development, Brady
Snellgrove, Finance Director, Kelley Shaw, City Planner and Richard Abernathy, City
Attorney.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation designating April 21, 1997 as "Grand Opening
for the Library" and designating the third week in April as "National Library Week". He
presented the proclamations to members of the Library Board, Mary Conley, Shirley
Burnett and youth member, Christina Crimmins.
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation designating April 6-12, 1997 as "Boys and Girls
Club Week in Wylie". He presented the proclamation to Leisa Knapp, Director of the
Wylie Teen Club and teen members of the club.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Consider Approval of Minutes for March 25, 1997
2) Consider Amending Section 18-1 of the Wylie Code of Ordinances to Reflect
Correct and Enforceable Definitions of "At Large", "Livestock", "Owner", "Public
Nuisance" and "Wild Animal"
Mondy asked that Item 2 be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Adams made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items with the correction
to the minutes reflecting that Adams seconded the motion under Item #7, Clean Up/Green
Up. Scott seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and approved unanimously.
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ACTION ITEMS
Amending Section 18-1 of the Wylie Code of Ordinances to Reflect Correct and
Enforceable Definitions for Animal Control
Mondy stated that there was a concern that we are changing the types of animals
that are allowed in the City. Phillips stated that the intent of this ordinance was to merely
change the definitions to clearly define the types of animals that were to be controlled.
Mondy made the motion that staff evaluate and come back to Council with a
recommendation. Worley seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed
unanimously.
Approval of a Preliminary Plat Submitted by Goff Homes for a 73 Acre 65 Lot
Residential Development Designated as Stoneridge Farms
Shaw gave an overview of the Preliminary Plat submitted by Goff Homes. He stated
that this proposed development meets the criteria set forth by the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan in regards to the location and type of residential development. He also stated
that the general layout meets development standards and they have worked very hard to
meet all of the requirements that staff has asked of them. Shaw stated that P&Z approved
the plat 7-0. He said Goff Homes had requested a variance for no sidewalks and then
changed the request to sidewalks only on one side. He said that request was denied.
Sparks stated that there was a concern about the drainage in that area. She asked
if the ditch would be able to handle the drainage. Shaw stated that Greg MacLean from
the Hogan Corporation stated that he was satisfied with the drainage calculations. Mondy
was concerned with the impact that this addition would have on the elementary school.
Mondy requested that before they come back before Council that the school district be
notified and ask them what impact this addition would have on the school. Worley stated
it was nice that large lots were being proposed.
Worley made the motion to approve the preliminary plat by Goff Homes. Allen
seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance No. 97-8 Establishing Multi-Family
Residential Regulation Standards
Ordinance No. 97-8 of the City of Wylie,Texas, Establishing Multi-Family Residential District
Development Standards; Stating a Purpose; Providing Development Standards; Providing a
Penalty Clause; Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 85-23A);
Repealing All Conflicting Ordinances; Containing A Severability Clause; and Providing For An
Effective Date
Shaw gave an overview of the Multi-Family Residential District Regulations. He
stated that P&Z and Council met in September 1996 and recognized that the demand for
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multi-family housing alternatives will create the opportunity for the market to produce multi-
family development.
He stated that P&Z had a concern of allowing three story apartments and that one
acre per unit was too small. He said that P&Z voted 5-2 to approved the ordinance.
Mondy asked who the voted against the ordinance. Shaw stated that Cecilia Wood and
Stuart Allison voted against the ordinance mainly because of the concern for the height
requirement and lot size.
Mayor Swartz opened the public hearing for those to speak in favor of the
ordinance. With no one speaking in favor, the public hearing was closed for those in favor.
Mayor Swartz opened the public hearing for those to speak against the ordinance.
Bill Downs, 601 Parker Road - He opposes the ordinance. He wanted to know
what type of screening would be allowed and if anyone could tell him what type of
screening was at the Rustic Oak Apartments and at Southfork Mobile Home Park. Shaw
stated that the screening allows for wood or masonry and it is at the discretion of the
Building Official.
With no other comments from the public, the public hearing was closed to those
opposed.
Scott asked that in the future if this ordinance would allow any type of Senior Citizen
Assisted Living Apartments to be built if the requirement was to be 15% of the DU. Shaw
stated that there could be a special use permit. Manson stated that in those types of
development they are good candidates for a planned development.
Worley made the motion to approve the ordinance establishing Multi-Family
Residential District Regulations. Adams seconded the motion. The motion was voted on
and passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Collins stated that the Development Standards had been an eight month process
that demonstrated how the Council and an Advisory Committee can work together. He
also stated that this would be Kelley Shaw's last Council meeting and that he would be
going to work for the Town of Flower Mound.
Mondy asked about the railroad crossing at Ballard and Highway 78. Manson
stated that the railroad advised that funding had been approved for reconstruction of the
crossing at Ballard.
Collins stated that the final inspection of the railroad crossing, the traffic signs, road
conditions on Westgate Way had been made. He also stated that weather permitting,
striping will be completed and the roadway should be opened in about one week.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Pat Easterling - She stated that she was annexed 11 years ago and she does not
want to be disannexed. She also stated that she needs help from the City to be able to
have access to her property. She said that if there were any kind of an emergency such
as fire or needing a police officer that the entrance to property is blocked. She wants the
Council to look at all the facts. She said she would have no alternative but to seek legal
advice. Easterling also stated that she has spent $8,000 to make a road. She said Mr.
Mannowitz will let Mr. Housewright have access but not the Easterlings. She said her
husband is under Court Order not to speak to Council without going to jail.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before Council for consideration, the
meeting was adjourned.
Jim Swartz, Mayor
usan Shuler, City Secretary
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