03-24-1998 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council Meeting
March 24, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the City Council Meeting to order, March 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. with
the following Councilmembers present: Wanda Sparks, J.C. Worley, Lavern Ramsey, Cleo
Adams and Reta Allen. Councilman Scott was absent. Staff members present were: Mike
Collins, City Manager; Mindy Manson, Assistant to the City Manager; Brady Snellgrove,
Finance Director; Tobin Maples, Planning Director and Barbara Salinas, City Secretary.
INVOCATION
Deacon Warner Washington of St Anthony's Catholic Church was present and gave the
invocation.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Swartz presented Mr. Bill Nelson representing Keep Wylie Beautiful the Proclamation
declaring the Week of April 4, 1998 as "Clean Up and Green Up Week" in the City of Wylie.
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Councilwoman Reta Allen made a motion to nominate J.C. Worley as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously.
ACTION AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING
Consider and Act Upon a Request from R. Richard Parker to Rezone 39.018 Acres from
A (Agricultural) to SF-3 (Single Family Residential), Amending the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance. The Tract is Situated in the W.D. Penney Survey, Abstract No 696,
in the City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. The Tract is Located at the Southwest Corner
of Parker Road and FM2514.
City Manager Mike Collins stated that staff had a brief presentation before the Public Hearing
was opened. Mr. Tobin Maples addressed this item. Mr. Maples gave a description of the
zoning currently surrounding the 39.018 acres. Mr. Maples stated that thirty-nine property
owners within 200 feet of the property were notified and that staff received two responses in
favor of the zone change and three who were opposed to the zone change. Mr. Maples stated
that this represented 2.5% of the opposition within 200 feet of the property. Mr. Maples stated
that the Comprehensive Plan did recommend Single Family uses and that the Planning and
Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing and voted 4-2 to favorably recommend the case.
Mr. Maples offered to address any questions from Council.
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ACTION AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING -continued
With no questions from Council, the Mayor then asked that anyone who would like to speak
against the zone change request to come forward. He asked that remarks be limited to five
minutes and to state name and address for the record.
Ms. Joann Collins - 407 Kamber Lane. Ms. Collins stated that she was notified by mail only
today of the zone change request. She stated that she felt the request was not acceptable.
She stated that her reasons for moving to Wylie were because of its small town appeal and
that in the six months since her residence, she has seen too much growth.
Ms. Christy Hartley-404 Vicki Lane. Ms. Hartley stated that she has been a resident of Wylie
for six months. She stated that the city currently has 1,500 residential lots to develop and
questioned the need to rezone the Agriculture zoning for more housing. She also stated her
concerns are that the SF-3 zoning is close to Pointe North which is SF-2 and has larger
homes. She stated that her preference would be to rezone to SF-2.
Ms. Denise Mays - 508 Kamber Lane. Ms. Mays stated that she is opposed to the SF-3 zoning
because it may effect the value of her home, which is in an SF-2 neighborhood. Ms. Mays is
also a resident of Pointe North.
Craig Carson - 510 Kamber Lane. Mr. Carson stated that he realized that the parcel cannot
stay Agricultural, however, SF-3 is not acceptable and Pointe North is SF-2. Mr. Carson asked
W w if Council's neighborhood would like to see homes with a minimum square footage that of SF-3
homes. Mr. Carson stated that he moved to Wylie from Garland because of too many people
and traffic. He stated that this development could overload our school district. In closing he
stated that the SF-3 zoning was unacceptable next to SF-2 zoning.
Mike Bond -416 Kamber Drive. Mr. Bond expressed his concern over the SF-3 next to an SF-
2 neighborhood with regard to property values. He asked if the city had seen a plan for
development, to which the Mayor responded that they had not because this hearing was to
consider zoning only. Mr. Bond also expressed concern regarding the impact the development
would have on our exiting roads and sewer system. He asked that Council consider an SF-2
zoning.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to voice their opposition to the
requested zone change. With no response, he then asked those in favor of the zone change
to come forward limiting their remarks to five minutes and stating their name and address for
the record.
Mr. Richard Parker, owner/applicant for the zone change request. Mr. Parker stated that the
request complies with the Master Plan and is coming to Council with support of staff and the
Planning Department and that he still had to go through the platting phase. Mr. Parker stated
that this property was involuntary annexed seven or eight years ago and that it is zoned
Agricultural because of the involuntary annexation. He stated that his intent is not to diminish
but enhance the value of the property.
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PUBLIC HEARING -continued
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak in favor of the zone change.
With no response, the Mayor then closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Adams made a motion to approve the request from R. Richard Parker to rezone
39.018 acres from A (Agricultural) to SF-3 (Single Family Residential), amending the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, said tract situated in the W.D. Penney Survey, Abstract No
696, in the City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas, located at the Southwest corner of Parker Road
and FM2514. Mayor Pro Tern Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Swartz asked the status of Westgate Way and referenced a letter from COG. City
Manager Mike Collins stated that a situation has been created by an increase in traffic in the
Westgate area. Mr. Collins stated that in 1997 there were four reported accidents, one was
speed related. In 1998 there were two reported accidents, one was speed related. Mr. Collins
stated that in four days, 430 cars were surveyed to determine their rate of speed. Of those 430
cars 4.8%were exceeding the speed limit by 10 MPH or more. Mr. Collins stated that the area
has been enforced by the Wylie Police Department for speed control and this will continue.
He further stated that there are steps that can be taken to enforce speed limits such as signage
and options for placement of stop signs that will continue to allow Westgate to operate as a
collector while maintaining the protection of our children.
The Mayor asked how many of those who live in the area were part of those ticketed. City
Manager Mike Collins stated that an overwhelming majority of those ticketed were residents.
Councilwoman Allen asked if we could post Children at Play signs to which City Manager Mike
Collins responded that we could identify an appropriate location and post. Mr. Collins stated
that in the letter from COG, a community to the west of Wylie has been successful in
controlling a similar situation but did not specify how and that city staff would be contacting this
community for advice of successful methods to address this problem.
The Mayor asked Ms. Manson for an update of the Community Center repairs. Ms. Manson
stated that she needs to coordinate a date with Mayor Pro Tem Worley to adjust the back door
so that access may be made from the outside, thereby allowing repairs to the entrance. Ms.
Manson stated that once this is accomplished the contractor may be contacted to come and
complete the work. Mayor Pro Tern Worley stated that he would schedule a time this week
with Ms. Manson.
The Mayor asked Ms. Manson for status regarding space at the new park. Ms. Manson stated
that the Wylie Independent School Board did meet last week and she attended their meeting.
She stated that the issue was back on their agenda and there was some discussion with regard
to concerns with parking and traffic flow, however the Board was supportive and positive and
it was approved with a 6-1 vote.
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STAFF REPORTS -continued
Mr. Maples gave Council an update on Planning Issues. He stated that at a February
Worksession specific Planning and Zoning issues were identified and a time line of immediate
actions was included in Councils Worksession materials. Mr. Maples stated that this time line
was a proposed time line and that he would look to Council for guidance.
Mr. Maples mentioned a recent article that appeared in the Dallas Morning News regarding a
community experiencing growing pains similar to Wylie; the community was Flower Mound.
Mr. Maples stated that the article gave some interesting ideas and concepts as to how they
addressed public participation and offered to provide Council with copies if they so desired.
Mr. Maples stated that he had the opportunity to attend with Mayor Pro Tem Worley, a Benefit
Cost Analysis presentation. He stated that they received good information and that staff is in
the process of taking that information and applying to Wylie.
The Mayor then announced that this evenings Worksession would involve discussion of SF
development and that the public was invited to attend.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Mayor Swartz asked that anyone who wished to address Council to come forward and state
their name and address for the record.
Kenna Johnson - 503 Rustic Place. Ms. Johnson stated that she had concerns regarding
Westgate traffic, specifically semi-trucks. She stated that she was nearly hit by a semi-truck
recently and questioned why they are allowed in the neighborhood. Her suggestion was to
install speed humps to slow traffic. The Mayor agreed that semi-trucks should not be in the
area and that they have designated truck routes however speed bumps do present a liability.
City Manager Mike Collins stated that signage and enforcement may help the situation as an
alternative to speed humps.
Mike Bond -416 Kamber Lane. Mr. Bond had comments regarding the American Citizens with
Disability Act. He stated that the City complies with ramped curb access to sidewalks, however
why does the city continue to allow developers and contractors to install street lamps in the
middle of their sidewalks. What can Council do to consider and find out what to do to correct.
The Mayor agreed that it was an excellent idea and thanked Mr. Bond.
With no further citizen participation, a motion was made by Councilwoman Reta Allen and
Seconded by Councilman Ramsey to adjourn in to Worksession.
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WORKSESSION
Mr. Tobin Maples gave a summary of the proposed schedule for planning and zoning issues
and ordinance amendments. Some of the concerns regarding this process were consulting
costs and time frame for completion. Mr. Maples stated that the process could take up to three
years, but estimated one year to eighteen months. City Manager Mike Collins stated that
consultant costs could be estimated between $50,000 and $60,000. He further stated that the
direction staff required from Council, if the proposal is acceptable, is to proceed with the
development of the Request for Proposal. Mr. Collins stated that the process is a lengthy
process and further discussion needs to take place before a new Comprehensive Plan is
adopted consistent with how we currently apply existing policies and procedures. It was
agreed that staff should initiate the proposed schedule as presented by Mr. Maples.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
8:05 p.m.
Swartz, Mayor
Attest:
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bare A. Sali , City Secretary
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