05-08-2014 (Construction Code) Minutes Wylie Construction Code Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Construction Code Board
Thursday May 8, 2014—6:00 PM
Wylie Municipal Complex — Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Bryan Rogers called the meeting to order and a quorum was present. Board
members present with the Chairman were; Board Member Billy McClendon, Board
Member Sunil Verma, Board Member Robert Heath, Board Member David Williams,
Board Member Sonny Lee Mosby, Board Member Zachary Herrera and Board Member
Michael Grubbs.
Staff present was Code Enforcement Officer Pat Mitchell, Secretary Alicia Chavez,
Building Official Brian Killebrew and Development Services Director Renae 011ie.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chairman Rogers opened the Citizens Participation. With no one approaching the
Commissioners, Chairman Rogers closed the Citizens Participation.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the March 27, 2014,
Regular Meeting.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member McClendon and seconded by Board Member
Heath. Motion passed 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
Regular Hearing
1. Consider, and act upon, a variance to the City of Wylie Sign ordinance section 22-449
regarding the walk-up menu board, two movement control signs, projecting sign, two
wall signs and drive-thru menu board. This property is located at 2584 W FM 544,
Wylie, Texas, 75098.
Citizen Comments
Mr. Wayne Rhodes, Director of Construction, for Starbucks, the applicant for the
request, stated that the purpose for the request is that the location is small and they
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need a lot of signage to be seen. Starbucks has strategically placed these in certain
areas. For the front elevation, the size of Starbucks Coffee sign will be 22.50 square
foot total, Circular Flag sign will be 9.42 square foot total, Drive Thru sign (Exempt
movement control sign as long as under 5 sq. ft. and letter height under 6"). For the
walk-up side elevation, the size of Starbucks Coffee sign will be 16.125 square foot
total and the 3-Panel Menu boards will be 4.27 square foot per panel. For the rear
elevation, the 3-Panel Menu board will be 8.53 square foot per panel which is 25.59
square foot total. The signs will not cause any harm or the safety of any others.
The Board Members discussed ... OR the Board Members had no questions for the
applicant.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member McClendon, and seconded by Board Member
Heath, to approve the Sign variance as submitted. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Consider, and act upon, a recommendation to City Council regarding amendments to
Article XX. Sign Regulations, Section 22 of the City Code of Ordinance No. 2009-
21.
Staff Comments
Mr. Killebrew presented to the board members a preview of the Sign Regulations,
and the amendments to Article XX that he would like to have recommended to City
Council. With no definite direction or recommendation, the board members tabled
the item to the next meeting.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member McClendon, and seconded by Board Member
Williams, to table the Article XX to the August 14, 2014 Meeting. Motion carried 6-
0.
Public Hearing
1. Hold a public hearing, consider, and act upon providing evidence, seeking a
determination that a building(s) located at or near 204 Palmdale Dr, Cimarron Estates
#2, Block A, Lot 63, Wylie, Collin County, Texas was in violation of standards set
out in Ordinance #2008-49 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS and or PUBLIC
NUISANCES Ordinance 92-14 of the City of Wylie, Texas; and seeking an order of
approval of the Emergency Secure conducted on April 10, 2014.
Staff Comments
Ms. Mitchell stated that the property located at 204 Palmdale Dr, a citizen contacted
her about the front gate being open and the back side by the school the fence was
leaning. The in-ground swimming pool in the backyard was green stagnant, and was
treated for mosquitos. The yard was mowed and the property was secured. Liens
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were filed on this property and have not been paid, although a title company is
looking to pay off. This home is vacant.
Public Comments
Mr. Hooper from Citi Mortgage stated they were the lien holder prior to the
foreclosure. He stated they no longer have interest in the property.
Chairman Rogers closed the Public Hearing.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Heath and seconded by Board Member
McClendon to approve the emergency secure of 204 Palmdale. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Hold a public hearing, consider, and act upon providing evidence, seeking a
determination that a building(s) located at or near 1114 Hall Dr, Twin Lakes #1,
Block C, Lot 9, Wylie, Collin County Texas was in violation of standards set out in
Ordinance #2008-49 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS and or PUBLIC NUISANCES
Ordinance 92-14 of the City of Wylie, Texas; and seeking an order of approval of the
Emergency Secure conducted on April 9, 2014.
Staff Comments
Ms. Mitchell stated that the property located at 1114 Hall Dr, a neighbor called in
stating that the backyard was unsecured and there was an green stagnant above-ground
swimming pool. An emergency secure was performed to re-secure the fence, mow and
treat the swimming pool. Liens have been filed and have not been paid. This home is
vacant.
Chairman Rogers opened Public Hearing. With no one approaching the Board
Members, Chairman Rogers closed the Public Hearing.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Heath and seconded by Board Member
Williams to approve the emergency secure for 1 1 14 Hall Dr. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Hold a public hearing, consider, and act upon providing evidence, seeking a
determination that a building(s) located at or near 1514 Lonesome Dove Trl, Quail
Meadow, Block B, Lot 19, Wylie, Collin County Texas was in violation of standards
set out in Ordinance #2008-49 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS and or PUBLIC
NUISANCES Ordinance 92-14 of the City of Wylie, Texas; and seeking an order of
approval of the Emergency Secure conducted on March 19, 2014.
Staff Comments
Ms. Mitchell stated that the property located at 1514 Lonesome Dove Trai, was found
by the Wylie Police Department. The back door and garage door were both wide open
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The back door had a doggy door where it had been removed and it was large enough
that someone could fit through it. The property was properly secured. It was
contracted to be mowed and cleaned up. Liens were filed and have been paid. This
home is vacant.
Chairman Rogers opened Public Hearing. With no one approaching the Board
Members, Chairman Rogers closed the Public Hearing.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member McClendon and seconded by Board Member
Heath to approve the emergency secure for 1514 Lonesome Dove Trail. Motion carried
6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member McClendon and seconded by Board Member
Williams to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
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ATTEST:
Alicia Chavez, Secretary
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