09-14-2006 (Construction Code) Minutes MINUTES
CITY OF WYLIE
CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD
SEPTEMBER 14, 2006- 7:00
Wylie Municipal Complex—City Council Chambers
2000 State Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Board Chairman Jim Chaney called the meeting to order at 7:07 with the following Board members
present; Steve Repasky,Ronald Hauck,Frank Spingola. Board members Eric Brown and Scott Henry
were absent. Board member Elvia Clark arrived at 7:20.
Staff members present were Johnny Bray,Building Official,Melanie Pinales-Doville, Code Board
Secretary.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
There were no citizens present for Citizens Participation.
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Consider and act upon a sign variance requested from Donna Larson of Wylie Printing
regarding the construction of a monument sign within the front yard of a lot. Section 8(A).3 of the
Sign Regulations of the City of Wylie requires a setback of fifteen (15') from street right-of-way.
Mrs. Larson wishes to place the monument sign in a location which would encroach the required
15' setback. The property in question is 300 S.Highway 78.
Requestor Comments
Donna Larson of Wylie Printing provided the site plans and photos of the location. Ms. Larson stated
that the fifteen(15') setback would cause the sign to be placed in the parking lot.Ms. Larson informed
the Board that the location of the sign would be twenty five feet(25') away of from the right of way.
Ms. Larson also stated that the current signage on the building is very small and visually impossible to
see.Ms. Larson expressed that the area where she is requesting to place the monument sign is
landscaped and convenient.
Board Discussion
Frank Spingola inquired about the height of the monument sign.Building Official Johnny Bray
informed Mr. Spingola that ten feet(10') is the maxium height allowed. Mr.Bray informed the Board
members to consider the front and side yard setbacks when making their motions known.
Elvia Clark arrives at this time
Chairman Jim Chaney inquired about the current status of the public right of way. Mr. Bray informed
Mr. Chaney that there is a sufficient amount of distance away from the highway, unlike past variance
request which the setbacks met 8' — 10' away from the highway.
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" - Board Action
Board member Frank Spingola made a motion to approve the request for variance. Board member
Ronald Hauck seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 5-0 with Board members Scott Henry
and Eric Brown absent.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Discuss sidewalk replacement and/or repairs.
Board Discussion
Mr. Bray passed on to the Board members a memo from City Manager Mindy Manson. Mr. Bray made a
recommendation to the Board to review the memo at their convenience, schedule the next meeting to
discuss their ideas. The Board requested the following for the next meeting schedule for October 5, 2006
at 7:00 p.m.; Power point presentation,Plano's survey for reference,the by-laws, and a copy of estimates
from contractor's bids
ADJOURNMENT
Board Action
With no further business, Chairman Jim Chaney made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. The
motion was seconded by Steve Reprasky. A vote was taken and assed 5-0 w' d
Henry and Eric Brown absent.
Jim Chaney,Construction Code Board Ch n
SUBMITTED BY:
Melanie Pinales-Doville,Construction Code Board Secretary
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