11-11-1997 (City Council) Minutes Minutes of the Wylie City Council Meeting
November 11 , 1997
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the City Council Meeting to order November 11, 1997 at
6:30 p.m. with the following Councilmembers present: John Mondy, Wanda Sparks, Cleo
Adams, Joel Scott, J. C. Worley and Reta Allen. Staff members present were: Mike
Collins, City Manager, Mindy Manson, Assistant to the City Manager, Susan Shuler, City
Secretary, Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director, Jack Jones, Supt. of Public Works, and
Mike Phillips, Building Official.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Swartz asked all Veterans of the Armed Services to come forward and lead
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation declaring November 21-27, 1997 as "Christian
Care Week". Raymond Cooper accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Christian Care
Center.
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation declaring November 17-21 as "Children's Book
Week". Shirley Burnett, Chairman of the Library Board accepted the proclamation.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Mayor Swartz presented the Public Works Department certificates of excellence for
winning the Texas Municipal League Award of Excellence. He stated the Public Works
Department had received the award for the "Rolling Warehouse". The Rolling Warehouse
was designed by Public Works to use a bread type van fully loaded with the necessary
supplies and equipment needed to complete a job without returning to the warehouse for
supplies.
STATEMENT READ
Mayor Swartz read a statement concerning the September 20 Special Election. Part
of the statement read as follows:
'Voters rejected a referendum on September 20 regarding Kansas City Southern Railway Company's
proposed rail/business park development. The City Council again thanks everyone for helping determine the
future of this city.
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The City Council respects this vote. The delay in making this statement was only out of a genuine intent
to thoroughly understand all related issues.
We must now come back together as a city and continue our success. We can only work together as
a community if we work together as a team. We must respect diverse opinions, eliminate personal attacks, and
agree to disagree on some issues. We recognize that Wylie residents and property owners are interested in
development issues and will stay involved in land use and planning decisions that affect their homes,
businesses, and neighborhoods. We welcome this citizen involvement."
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Nicki Allen, Rush Creek - She would like zoning changes more restrictive and the
developments more comparable to the neighboring cities. She would like the houses to
be on larger lots.
Julie Schmater, Newport Harbor - She said there are no street signs posted in
the Newport Harbor area. She said she has called Public Works and has gotten no where.
She wants something done soon.
Lou Gardner, Devonshire Lane - He said that from Kreymer Lane to W. A. Allen
off of Brown, cars are going too fast. He would like to see an officer sitting on this road,
running radar to slow the traffic down.
Jack Whitland - He is concerned about McMillen Road and the provisions for good
paving. He also stated that Council should consider changing the small lots with small
houses on planned developments and consider larger lots with larger houses.
Kenna Johnson, Rustic Trail - She asked if Council told KCS to go away. (Mayor
Swartz stated he told them basically the same thing that he read in the statement). She
would like to establish a Citizens Committee to help with communication in the city. She
also stated that the crossing arms on Westgate were down for a long time. She would like
to know what can be done about it since they were blocked for over an hour. She said she
would mail a request for an action committee.
Gwen Ruyle, 1211 Surrey Circle - She said that she had noticed that KCS has
been laying on the horn more and the noise is louder and longer. She wanted to know
what could be done. (Mayor Swartz stated he would check into it.)
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of Minutes from the October 21 and 28 Council Meeting
With no corrections, Scott made the motion to approve the October 21 and 28 minutes.
Mondy seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Approval of a Resolution Casting Ballots for the Board of Directors for the Central
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Appraisal District of Collin County, Texas
Mondy made the motion to cast the 28 votes for Anthony Geer. Allen seconded the
motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 97- OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,COLLIN COUNTY,TEXAS, CASTING BALLOTS
FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT OF COLLIN COUNTY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.03(g)OF THE STATE PROPERTY TAX CODE,AND DIRECTING THAT
THE CITY SECRETARY NOTIFY INTERESTED PARTIES OF SAID ACTION.
Appointing a Replacement to the Planning &Zoning Commission
Scott made the motion to nominate Eric Hogue to the fill the unexpired term to the
Planning & Zoning Commission. Mondy seconded the motion. The motion was voted on
and passed unanimously.
Appointing a Replacement to the Zoning Board of Adjustments
Scott made the motion to move Denise Mays from alternate to fill the unexpired term
on the Zoning Board of Adjustments. He also made the motion to nominate Weldon
Bullock as alternate. Allen seconded the motion. Mondy made the motion to nominate
Jennifer Sherman as alternate. The motion to move Denise Mays from alternate to regular
member was voted on and passed unanimously. The motion to appoint Weldon Bullock
as alternate was voted on and passed with John Mondy voting no.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Request for a "SUP", Specific Use Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant (Permanent)
Phillips gave an overview of the request from Metrodeck & Affiliated Concrete
Company to construct and operate a permanent batch plant at 220 Windco Circle. He
said the property is currently zoned as industrial. The applicant did not appear before
Council.
Paul Heil - He stated that he would not like a protrusive neighbor and he does not
want this type of business in their neighborhood.
Mondy made the motion to disapprove the "SUP" for Metrodeck & Affiliated
Concrete Company. Allen seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed
unanimously.
Request for a Zone Change by D. R. Horton from "MF" Multi-Family and "B-1"
Business-1 to "SF-3" Single Family for a 56.287 Acre Tract of Land
Phillips stated that D. R. Horton requested that the item be tabled for 30 days due
to problems getting gas lines relocated. The public hearing was opened and with no
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comments, the public hearing was closed. Scott made the motion to table the item until
January 13, 1998. Adams seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed
unanimously.
Request for Zone Change from Tipton Engineering Inc. from Agriculture to Planned
Development District for a 228.102 Acre Tract
Pat Atkins with Tipton Engineering stated that they have spent several months
working with staff to make a good presentation. He stated the proposed development is
to be located southeast of the South Fork Mobile Home Park and north of the DART rail
line and FM 544, east of McCreary Road. He said the PD would contain 330 lots which
would be 7,200 sq. ft. minimum lots and the remainder of the lots, totalling 656, would be
6,000 sq. ft. minimum lots. He said the residential lot types of 7,200 sq. ft. will have a
minimum dwelling size of 1,600 sq. ft., and the 6,000 sq. ft. lots will have a minimum
dwelling size of 1,400 sq. ft. He stated that there would be a 6.5 acre park containing
courts, fields and other improvements. He said these amenities would be dedicated to the
City. He also said that there would be a 3 acre park in the northern portion of the
development and will contain an pool and playground improvements, which will be
maintained by the Homeowners Association. Atkins said that the houses would have front
entry and that about 4.3 units on an acre. He said traffic circulation was an issue as well
as building a berm between the rail line and the planned development. He said the next
step will be providing a detailed development plan. He said that in the first phase about
120 lots would be developed.
Mondy asked how high the berm would be? Atkins said they would be about 5-6
feet high with vegetation on the plateau of the berm.
Adams asked that if the lots were 50' x 120' lots, can the minimum house be built
on that size lot? Atkins said that yes, and that the set backs can be met with the front and
back yard requirements.
Barbara Mannewitz - She is a land owner near the proposed development and is
concerned about the road development and access to her property. She is also worried
about the traffic and FM 544. She is not necessarily opposed but will need to get her large
hay trucks into her ranch.
C. E. Watts - He is concerned about the entry way at Marshall Lane. He said the
road is only 20'. He said that it would not be wide enough. He wanted to know if the entry
road is the first thing put in?
Worley made the motion to approve the request for a zone change from agriculture
to planned development. Adams seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and
passed unanimously.
First of Two Public Hearings for the Disannexation of 3.21 acres and 15.61 acres out
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of the Richard Newman Survey, Abstract 660 and the First of Two Public Hearings
for the Annexation of 22.52 acres and 52.84 acres out of the Richard B. Newman
Survey
Collins gave an overview of the property. He stated that the annexation and
disannexation was part of the Boundary Exchange Agreement with the City of Sachse. He
said that Boundary Agreement requires the exchange of land between the two cities. He
said the exchange boundaries was necessary for the Woodbridge Development District
Conceptual Plan.
With no public comment, the public hearing was closed. Shuler stated that the
service plan was available for inspection in the City Secretary's Office.
STAFF REPORTS
Collins stated that Kansas City Southern has paid for training for Lt. Jeff Scribner
with the Fire Department in the event a train incident occurred.
Collins stated that the Police Chief had accepted a Police Chief position with the
City of Allen. He said the city was in the process of advertising for the position.
Collins said that a new planner had been hired and was scheduled to begin in
January.
Collins also stated that there would be a joint worksession with the school district
and City Council on Thursday, December 11.
Collins said that staff would be attending a meeting to talk about the roadway at FM
1378 with Collin County and TXDOT.
Worley stated that a group from the Wylie Chamber, Development Corporation,
School District and the City went to Terrell to discuss how the community has pulled
together to develop the community.
Snellgrove said there was financial good news. He said an audit by the
Comptrollers Office made an adjustment to the city for an additional $92,000 in sales tax
money.
Manson said that she has finally had contact with the contractor and she will meet
with him to discuss corrections to be made to the community center.
Mondy asked about the crossing arms at FM 1378/544. Collins said they have had
calls into three different KCS officials and Staton Forrestor has been in contact to put the
crossing arms in place.
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Mayor asked if anything could be done to the huge holes in front of McDonald's,
Ballard/Brown and along SH 78. Collins stated that something in writing would be
obtained from the County.
Adams stated that on FM 544 going West at the bridge below the high school there
are cars that are passing on the shoulder and that it is very dangerous.
Mayor asked that each Council member submit two names for the Charter Review
Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before Council for consideration, the
meeting was adjourned.
Jim Swart , Mayor
Susan Shuler, City Secretary
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