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07-09-2013 (City Council) Minutes _mit Wylie City Council CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Wylie City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 9, 2013 — 6:00 p.m. Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers 300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100 Wylie, TX 75098 CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. Mayor Eric Hogue called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. City Secretary Carole Ehrlich took roll call with the following City Council members present: Mayor pro tern Nathan Scott, Councilwoman Diane Culver, Councilman Keith Stephens, Councilman Bennie Jones, Councilman Todd Wintters, and Councilman Rick White. Staff present were: City Manager, Mindy Manson; Assistant City Manager Jeff Butters; Fire Chief, Randy Corbin; Police Chief, John Duscio; City Engineer, Chris Hoisted; Planning Director, Renae 011ie; Finance Director, Linda Bantz; Library Director, Rachel Orozco; Executive Director of WEDC, Sam Satterwhite; City Secretary, Carole Ehrlich, and various support staff. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Al Draper (retired) of the First Baptist Church of Wylie gave the invocation and former Mayor William Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name and address. Council requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. Harvey Wechsler, Vic Celman, Judie Arkou, Marcia Rodriquez, and Jeff White, all residents of Creekside Estates spoke in opposition of the proposed Wal-Mart at McCreary and McMillian. Don Hallum, residing at 301 Rusk Creek Drive, Wylie, and A. B. Simmons addressed council urging them to find senior housing developers to build in Wylie. Minutes July 9, 2013 Wylie City Council Page 1 CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. A. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the June 25, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Wylie City Council. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary) B. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2013-17(R) approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Wylie and Collin County for GIS Services. (R.Corbin, Fire Chief) C. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2013-27 of the City of Wylie, amending Ordinance No. 2012-27 (2012-2013 Budget) and approving an transfer of funds in the amount of $3,500.00 from the Donation Fund account into the Police Department General Fund expenditure accounts for the acquisition of promotional materials for National Night Out; providing for a repealing, savings and severability clauses, and providing for an effective date of this Ordinance. (J. Duscio, Police Chief) Council Action A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Mayor pro tern Scott to approve the consent agenda as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. REGULAR AGENDA Tabled Item from June 25,2013 Motion to remove from the table and consider: Council Action A motion was made by Councilwoman Culver, seconded by Councilman White to remove Item #1 from the table and consider. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. 1. Continue a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, amending the zoning from Agricultural District (AG/30) to Planned Development-Single Family District for a master planned community consisting of varied density single family dwellings on 292.515 acres. Located west and south of Pleasant Valley Road and south of Sachse Road/South Ballard Ave. (R. 011ie, Planning Director) Executive Summary Planning Director 011ie addressed council stating that the applicant is requesting to establish permanent zoning on approximately 292 acres. There are three separate tracts of land included in this request. Tract 2 is approximately 68 acres and is currently zoned Planned Development 2002-07, Tract 3 is approximately 139 acres, and Tract 4 is approximately 80 acres in size. Tract 1 is currently within Wylie's ETJ, and consists of 62.7846 acres and is the subject of a Development Agreement between the City of Wylie and respective property Owner(s). If the Development Agreement is accepted, a Petition for Annexation will111 subsequently follow. Minutes July 9, 2013 Wylie City Council Page 2 The southern portion of the property is heavily vegetated with various groups of mid to large trees and has varying degrees of topography, mostly sloping south. Power line and water easements bi-sect the overall property at various angles, creating a unique layout and establishing some limitations in development. In addition, a 100' Atmos Gas easement runs the length of the property line along S. Ballard as well as along Pleasant Valley Road. The applicant has utilized these easements as an opportunity to create open spaces that add to the character of the overall theme. 22% of the land shall be used as open space. 011ie reported that amendments to the original proposal had been made since the last council discussion. They include: 8,400 sq. ft. lots no more than 50% between 2,500 and 3,000 sq. ft. and 50% must be greater than 3,000 sq. ft.; 7,200 sq. ft. lots no more than 50% between 2,250 and 2,750 sq. ft. and 50% must be greater than 2,750 sq. ft.; 6,000 sq. ft. lots no more than 10% between 1,800 and 2,000 sq. ft., no more than 40% between 2,000 and 2,400 sq. ft., and 50% must be greater than 2,400 sq. ft. Other significant features of the development include an amenity center with swimming pool to be owned and maintained by the Homeowners Association. Open space areas shall be dedicated to the City by plat and warranty deed with legal description of each parcel and maintained by the HOA. The amenity center shall be constructed with the first phase of the community and shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any residential dwelling. 011ie reported the Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval of the request. The Commission member voting against the request, stated that she did not want small homes and felt$200,000 were starter homes. The applicant stated that the price point would range from $250,000 to $400,000. Notification/Responses were mailed, with one (1) written response returned favoringthe request and no responses opposing the P q P PP 9 request at the time of posting. Public Hearing Mayor Hogue continued the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. asking anyone present wishing to address council on the zoning case to come forward. Residents of the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Wylie and residing close to the proposed development spoke against the proposed development due to house and lot size. They included: Kent and Cara Harvey, Alexis Tapp, Dr. Linda Knight, Mark Burnet, David and Christie Benator, Brandon Medcalf, Pat Martin, and Rebecca Sanoju. Mayor Hogue closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Developer Comments Ron Haynes, representing Haynes Development Company, P.O. Box 346, Dallas (applicant) addressed council explaining some of the amenities that would be offered in this proposed development. He stated that the proposed property offered many challenges with regard to overhead electrical power lines with very large derricks, utility line easements that crisscrossed through the property and the existing water treatment plant. The property also includes both Collin and Dallas counties which splits the school districts within the development. He stated that he was offering 71,168 square feet of hike and bike trails, park benches, trash receptacles, an amenity center, playgrounds and park sites, open space turf, and open space trees throughout the common areas that would be maintained by the HOA. House prices would range from the mid $200,000 up to $400,000 with extensive architectural standards. The amenity center would feature a large neighborhood pool, playgrounds, and congregating areas with gazebos. These amenities would be in excess of $3MM in improvements, paid for by the developer. Additionally there would be greenbelts and curvilinear street patterns throughout the community. Approximately 100 acres or about 30% would be dedicated to open space/common areas and left natural. These areas would be deeded to the City with the HOA responsible for maintenance. Minutes July 9, 2013 Wylie City Council Page 3 Council Discussion Mayor Hogue voiced concern with the lot sizes since the desired zoning was a minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. and house size currently was a minimum of 2,400 sq. ft. Councilwoman Culver stated that she had concerns with 60% of the proposed homes being the smallest size homes. Mr. Haynes replied that with the possibility of another downturn in the economy the proposed percentages allow him the flexibility to sell homes in that economic climate. He stated that his goal was to well exceed those minimums. He explained that this community would be the highest quality community in Wylie because of the well-designed homes and all the amenities that he was providing. "It is not about house size but rather a quality community with amenities, beautiful entryways and extensive landscapes." Councilwoman Culver asked Mr. Haynes if he was willing to lower the percentage for the lower size homes. Mr. Haynes replied he could go down to 55%. Councilman Wintters stated that he too shared the concern with 60% being the smallest homes. He explained that he had the opportunity to visit the development in Frisco and liked it. He asked if the development in Wylie would look the same. Mr. Haynes replied that it would look the same or better. Councilman Wintters asked what builders would be involved in the home construction. Mr. Haynes replied Ashton Woods and Beazer Homes. Councilman Stephens stated that he agreed with Mr. Haynes regarding quality of homes versus size. Councilman Stephens asked about the impact to others regarding storm water run-off in the development and surrounding property. Mr. Haynes replied that all state and local ordinances would be followed and regarding run-off water, he sited that developers are required to put no more water on adjacent properties than it already receives in an undeveloped state. Councilman White asked about design elevation repeats. Planning Director 011ie replied the City required no more than every seven but every nine lots is the desired. Mr. Haynes stated that he had been unaware of that requirement but would follow what was required. Mayor pro tem Scott stated that he was unhappy with the 5 ft. side easements. He added that he was also totally against any 1,800 sq. ft. homes; noting that in his opinion, no 1,800 square foot home would cost$250,000. Councilwoman Culver asked Mr. Haynes again if he could move the proposed 60% homes to a lower percentage and raise some of the higher lot/square footage homes up. Mr. Haynes offered 50% on the currently proposed 60% (Type C) lots with a house size minimum of 2,000 sq. ft. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Wintters, seconded by Councilwoman Culver to amend the zoning from Agricultural District (AG/30) to Planned Development-Single Family District for a master planned community consisting of varied density single family dwellings on 292.515 acres. Located west and south of Pleasant Valley Road and south of Sachse Road/South Ballard Avenue with the following amended changes to the PD: - 10% Type A lots being 8,400 sq. ft. no more than 50% between 2,500 and 3,000 sq. ft. and 50% must be greater than 3,000 sq. ft. - 40% Type B lots being 7,200 sq. ft. lots no more than 50% between 2,250 and 2,750 sq. ft. and 50% must be greater than 2,750 sq. ft. - 50% Type C lots being 6,000 sq. ft. lots no more than 10% being 2,000 sq. ft., no more than 40% between 2,000 and 2,400 sq. ft. and 50% must be greater than 2,400 sq. ft. - Architectural repetition: seven lots skipped before repeating similar floor plan and elevation. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-3 with Councilwoman Culver, Councilman White, Councilman Wintters and Councilman Stephens voting for and Mayor Hogue, Mayor pro tern Scott and Councilman Jones voting against. Minutes July 9, 2013 Wylie City Council Page 4 ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Wylie City Council, a motion was made by Councilman Jones, seconded by Mayor pro tern Scott to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. 0 1 Al,4 i ii Na` 7tt, Mayor Pr.' fr ATTEST: ��� OFtiVp ,ern'_ ..-ems __ LPL Ca ole Ehrlich, Ci`y Secretary 4-4.. �; a� a s NT11 fE RA L°4 Z. 018870 ar'rp OF TON- Minutes July 9, 2013 Wylie City Council Page 5