11-28-2000 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, November 28, 2000
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
2000 State Highway 78 North
Council Present:Mayor John Mondy, Councilman Joel Scott, Councilwoman Reta Allen, Councilman Eric Hogue,
Councilman Merrill Young, Councilman J.C. Worley and Councilman Chris Trout.
Staff Present: Anthony Johnson, City Manager; Mindy Manson, Assistant City Manager; Brady Snellgrove,
Finance Director and Barbara Salinas,City Secretary.
Mayor Mondy presented the Proclamation declaring Wednesday, November 29, 2000 as Student Government Day
and invited the Student's present to sit with their City Council counterpart and observe the meeting.
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There was no citizen's participation.
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A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 13,2000.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, the minutes from the regular meeting of
November 13, 2000. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,
7-0.
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1. Consider and act upon an ordinance of the City of Wylie, allowing certain employees of the City
who have terminated previous memberships in the Texas Municipal Retirement System to reinstate
(buy-back) previously canceled Creditable Service as authorized under Section 853.003 of Subtitle
G of Title 8,V.T.C.A.,Government Code as amended.
Mr. Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director, provided Council with background information on the proposed
Ordinance. There was considerable discussion regarding expenditure to the City and the option to initiate an
annual cap. It was determined that more information was required before Council could act.
Councilman Scott made a motion to table Item No. 1 to the December 12, 2000 regular meeting. Councilman
Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.
2. Hold a public hearing to consider and act upon approval of a request from Barry Patrick for
approval of a zone change from A (Agriculture) to PD (Planned Development), on property
generally located along the west side of Sanden Boulevard and south of FM 544, and being all of a
certain 5.0 acres out of the Duke Strickland Survey,Abstract No. 841, City of Wylie, Collin County,
Texas. (Zoning Case No. 2000-07)
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Mr. Claude Thompson, Planner, provided Council with a brief background on the requested zone change. The
Mayor Mondy opened the public hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition of
the zone change request to please come forward, state their name and address for the record and limit their
comments to three minutes.
Mr.Barry Patrick,5705 Murphy Road,Garland
The applicant,Mr. Barry Patrick came forward to briefly address Council providing an explanation of his business.
He stated that he intends to conform to the contingencies as set for by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
hopes that others who develop in this same area are held to the same standards. . Mr. Patrick concluded by stating
that he wants his business to be located in Wylie and needs the support of the City Council.
Mr. Michael George,Chairman of the Planning&Zoning Commission
Mr. George was present to address any concerns with regard to the action taken by the Commission and provided
explanation of the contingencies of Commission approval.
With no further comment,the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Council had some questions of the applicant regarding the exterior of the building, specifically the percentage of
metal. Mr. Patrick stated that the front of the building is 100%brick and stated his intent to landscape. He stated
that with Council approval, he looks to be operational within 4-5 months with a staff of approximately 11
employees. There was some further discussion with regard to the exterior, however, it was determined that until
the Codes are amended,Mr.Patrick complies with what is required.
Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the request from Barry Patrick to approval the zone change from A
(Agriculture) to PD (Planned Development), on property generally located along the west side of Sanden
Boulevard and south of FM 544, and being all of a certain 5.0 acres out of the Duke Strickland Survey, Abstract
No. 841, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Young seconded the motion. A vote was taken and
the motion was approved, 7-0.
3. Hold a public hearing to consider and act upon approval of a request from Campbell/Wylie
Partners for approval of a zone change from A (Agriculture) to PD (Planned Development), on
property generally located along the south side of Parker Road, between McCreary Road and
Country Club Road, (FM 1378), and being all of a certain 45.192 acres out of the Lewis M.
Marshall Survey, Abstract No. 594, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. (Zoning Case No. 2000-
09)
Mr. Claude Thompson provided a brief background of the zone change request. The applicant Mr. Gary Defrain,
8235 Douglas, Dallas, Texas, was present and came before Council. Mr. Defrain provided a presentation of the
proposed Planned Development with regard to Item 3, and mentioned that he is also present for Item 4, Final Plat
for Creekside Estates Phase I. Mr. Defrain defined the location and design.
There was some discussion with regard to flood plain location, price range of homes and school district
boundaries. Mr. Defrain stated that price range may be$200,000,but did not know who the builders might be. He
has had conversations with Dr. Fuller with regard to School district boundaries; however, he has not contacted the
Plano Independent School District.
The Mayor Mondy opened the public hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition
of the zone change request to please come forward, state their name and address for the record and limit their
comments to three minutes. With no comment,the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hogue made a motion to approve the request from Campbell/Wylie Partners for approval of a zone
change from A(Agriculture)to PD (Planned Development), on property generally located along the south side of
Parker Road,between McCreary Road and Country Club Road, (FM 1378), and being all of a certain 45.192 acres
out of the Lewis M. Marshall Survey, Abstract No. 594, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Scott
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
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•• 4. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Plat for Shiloh Baptist Church Addition, proposed by
Jackson and Associates Land Surveyor, Inc.,for the property generally located at 840 East Brown
Street, and being all of a certain 2.001 acre tract out of the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract
No. 688,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas.
Mr. Claude Thompson provided Council with a brief background of the Preliminary Plat request. The Applicant,
Mr. Don Jackson,2600 West F.M. 544,was present to address any questions or concerns of Council. Mr. Jackson
stated that the Church was not aware that they were within the City limits, but thought they were in the County
when they moved two one-story frame buildings. He stated that their intent is to renovate the structures for church
uses, however,the church did not have any estimates of costs to bring the building up to code. Mr. Jackson stated
that if the costs were excessive, it would be to their benefit to remove the buildings.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Shiloh Baptist Church Addition, proposed by
Jackson and Associates Land Surveyor, Inc., for the property generally located at 840 East Brown Street, and
being all of a certain 2.001 acre tract out of the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie,
Collin County, Texas. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was
approved, 7-0.
5. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for the Creekside Estates,Phase I, proposed by Bury+Partners
— DFW, Inc., for Campbell/Wylie Partners, for the property generally located east of McCreary
Road and north of McMillen Road,and being all of a certain 84.378 acre tract situated in the John
IL Mitchell Survey,Abstract No. 589,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas.
Mr. Claude Thompson provided Council with a brief background of the Final Plat. The applicant, Mr. Gary
Defrain, was present to address any questions or concerns from Council. Mr. Defrain provided an overview of
both Item No. 3 and 5 to Council. There was some discussion with regard to drainage and use of detention ponds.
Mr. Chris Holsted, City Engineer, stated that it would be beneficial to turn the maintenance over to the Home
Owners Association,from a cost stand point and that this could be included with the HOA documents.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the Final Plat for the Creekside Estates, Phase I, proposed by Bury +
Partners—DFW, Inc., for Campbell/Wylie Partners,for the property generally located east of McCreary Road and
north of McMillen Road, and being all of a certain 84.378 acre tract situated in the John H. Mitchell Survey,
Abstract No. 589, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.
The Mayor called for a five-minute recess at 8:28 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
6. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for the Riverchase Addition, Phase II, proposed by Kurtz
Bedford Associates,Inc.for the property generally located along the west side of FM 1378 (Country
Club Road) and south of Parker Road (FM 2514), and being all of a certain 37.756 acre tract
situated in the William Patterson Survey,Abstract No.716,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas.
Councilman Worley abstained from any discussion or vote on Item 6 and completed the appropriate Conflict of
Interest Affidavit.
Mr. Claude Thompson provided Council with a brief background of the Final Plat. Mr. Diane Cole, representing
D.R. Horton was present to address any questions or concerns of Council.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the Final Plat for the Riverchase Addition, Phase II, proposed by
Kurtz Bedford Associates, Inc. for the property generally located along the west side of FM 1378 (Country Club
Road) and south of Parker Road (FM 2514), and being all of a certain 37.756 acre tract situated in the William
Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 716, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Hogue seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,6-0. Councilman Worley abstained.
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7. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for the Riverchase Addition, Phase III, proposed by Kurtz
Bedford Associates,Inc.for the property generally located along the west side of FM 1378 (Country
Club Road) and south of Parker Road (FM 2514), and being all of a 42.894 acre tract situated in
the William Patterson Survey,Abstract No. 716,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas.
Councilman Worley abstained from any discussion or vote on Item 7 and completed the appropriate Conflict of
Interest Affidavit.
Mr. Claude Thompson provided Council with a brief background of the Final Plat. The applicant,Mr. Diane Cole,
representing D.R.Horton was present to address any questions or concerns of Council. There was some discussion
with regard to maintenance of streets within the gated community should the Home Owners Association dissolve.
It was determined that said streets would be taken over by the City and maintained according to code. There was
discussion with regard to fencing, specifically the condition that if fencing should be constructed, "wrought iron
fencing will be required back to the park". The applicant stated that they preferred to leave it up to the homeowner
whether to fence in their back yards(facing open park site), however, it was clarified that if fencing was desired, it
would have to be wrought iron. She stated that they had no problem requiring fencing standards with regard to
height and similar design.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the Final Plat for the Riverchase Addition, Phase III, proposed by
Kurtz Bedford Associates, Inc. for the property generally located along the west side of FM 1378 (Country Club
Road) and south of Parker Road(FM 2514),and being all of a 42.894 acre tract situated in the William Patterson
Survey, Abstract No. 716, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Hogue seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the motion was approved, 6-0. Councilman Worley abstained.
8. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for the Rowan Addition, proposed by Rockwall Surveying
Company, Inc., for James Rowan, for the property generally located on the north side of State
Highway 78 North,west of Eubanks Lane, and being all of a certain 1.0 acre tract situated in the
Francisco de la Pina Survey,Abstract No.688,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas.
Mr. Claude Thompson provided Council with a brief background of the Final Plat. He explained that at the
November 7 regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Commission reviewed the site plan and
stipulated that the exterior include a 10' masonry wrap around the corners of the building.
Councilman Trout made a motion to approve the Final Plat for the Rowan Addition, proposed by Rockwall
Surveying Company, Inc.,for James Rowan,for the property generally located on the north side of State Highway
78 North, west of Eubanks Lane, and being all of a certain 1.0 acre tract situated in the Francisco de la Pina
Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie, Collin County,Texas. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the motion was approved,7-0.
9. Consider and act upon a Replat for Highway 78 Business Park, proposed by Mobly Land Surveying, Inc., for
Todd Misak, for the property generally located on the south side of State Highway 78, between Alanis Drive
and Century Way, and being all of a certain 4.333 acre tract situated in the D. Strickland Survey, Abstract No.
841, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.
Mr. Claude Thompson provided Council a brief background on the Replat. Mr. Thompson stated that at the
regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Commission reviewed the site plan and stipulated
that no chain link fence can be used on Phase 2.
Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the Replat for Highway 78 Business Park, proposed by Mobly
Land Surveying, Inc., for Todd Misak, for the property generally located on the south side of State Highway 78,
between Alanis Drive and Century Way, and being all of a certain 4.333 acre tract situated in the D. Strickland
Survey, Abstract No. 841, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.
The Mayor then called for a recess at 9:03 p.m.before entering into Worksession.
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Presentation of Thoroughfare Plan by the North Texas Council of Governments.
Mr. Mike Sferra,Director of Public Works and Development Services,was present to provide an introduction of
the scheduled worksession and introduce the speakers from the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Mr. Jeffery C. Neal, Transportation Planner and Mr. Michael Burbank, Principal Transportation Planner were
present to provide Council an overview of the proposed Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Burbank outlined the materials
that were provided to Council including the process and Technical Advisory Committee members. Wylie
representation included Mr. Sherry Sefko, of Dunkin, Sefko and Associates,Inc. and Mr. Mike Sferra, Director of
Development Services. Mr. Burbank described the Primary Objective of the plan, which is to ensure the
preservation of adequate rights-of-way on appropriate alignments for the appropriate roadway type. He stated that
the plan will allow for the expansion and improvement of the thoroughfare system to serve existing and future
transportation needs. Also the plan is intended to identify and encourage linkages between existing and planned
roadway facilities of jurisdictions,both within and around the study area in order to increase regional connectivity
and consistency of the total roadway system.
Mr. Burbank described the combined study of population trends and housing summary for the Rowlett-Sachse-
Murphy and Wylie areas. Area maps were presented that displayed population density per traffic survey zones,
buildout population density per traffic survey zones and peak-hour level of service. Maps were presented that
displayed buildout alternatives (addition of 8 route improvements)and the draft recommended Thoroughfare Plan
peak-hour level of service in accordance with the buildout year. Also presented was the Thoroughfare Plan
staging schedule for the years 2005-2015.
Within the Wylie area, reference was made to the draft map that included proposed improvements to State
Highway 78, F.M. 544,F.M. 1378 as 6 lane divided roadways. Mr. Burbank pointed out the circled intersections
stating that within a 50-75 year time frame,would carry up 80,000 vehicles per day.
There was some discussion with regard to railroad crossing. Mr. Neal stated that they are not included in the Plan
as they are not considered an air quality or mobility issue. Mr. Johnson, City Manager asked that it be noted that
the City is interested in improvements to the railroad crossings,as they will always be a part of our community and
transportation concerns.
Mr. Johnson also stated that he would like a copy of the draft alignments forwarded to Mr. Mike Sferra, Director
of Development Services to provide to Council for any additional input to the recommendations by the Committee.
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