A quorum was present and notice was posted in the time and manner required by law.

Commission Members Present: 
Eric Hogue, Chairman 
Sharon Dowdy
Carter Porter 
Julie Schmader
Cecilia Wood

Staff Members Present:
Tobin Maples, Planning Director/Staff Liaison
Larry Boyd, City Attorney's Office
Aimee Nemer, Deputy City Secretary

Commissioner Michael George joined the meeting at 7:10.

Chairman Eric Hogue called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m

No participation.

1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the March 21, 2000, Regular Business Meeting.

Ms. Wood and Ms. Schmader asked for clarification on the item in which Ms. Dowdy made a motion to approve and subsequently voted against. Mr. Maples explained that a motion can be made and Commissioners may vote for or against. With no further corrections or discussion, Ms. Dowdy made a motion to approve the minutes as recorded. Ms. Schmader seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 5-0.

2. Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding final plat for the Sage Creek Amenity Center, proposed by Tipton Engineering for Paramount Land Development, for the property generally located at the southeast corner of Springwell Parkway and Riverway Lane and being all of a certain 2.896 acre tract out of the Moses Sparks Survey, Abstract No. 849, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.

Ms. Wood inquired about the note on the plat of future improvements to Riverway Lane. The applicant, Mr. Ken Mitchell, 3839 Shady Hill, Dallas; stated that there was no intention of changing or making any improvements to Riverway Lane. Ms. Schmader asked the applicant to point out where the building would be located along with parking and ingress/egress. Mr. Maples explained that this conceptual plan was approved in 1997.

With no further discussion, a motion was made to approve by Ms. Dowdy and seconded by Mr. Porter. A vote was taken and passed 3-2 with Ms. Schmader and Ms. Wood opposed

1. ZC. No. 99-10: Hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request from Tipton Engineering, Inc., for approval of a zone change from A (Agricultural) to PD (Planned Development) for a master planned single family neighborhood for the property generally located along the south side of McMillen Road and east of the Southfork Mobile Home Development and being all of a certain 50.7752 acre tract out of the John W. Mitchell Survey, Abstract No. 589, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.

Ken Mitchell, Paramount Land Development, addressed the commission. Mr. Mitchell reviewed the analysis by the Traffic Engineer, the market analysis for Wylie, and storm drainage issues. Mr. Mitchell reviewed a letter from Tipton Engineering, Inc. explaining the storm drainage issues. Mr. Mitchell stated the problems with Muddy Creek and the adjacent property owned by Mr. Bob Thurman. He stated that they agree to a drainage easement on common property to alleviate drainage problems. He stated that perimeter lots would be sloped to the street and live screening would be installed on the boundary. Mr. Mitchell stated that there would be uniform fencing not to exceed 6ft. behind the live screening. Mr. Mitchell stated that 50ft. lots were eliminated. He reviewed the lot size for phase 1, 2, and 3 being 7200 sq. ft. minimum, 8450 sq. ft. minimum, and 10,000 sq. ft. minimum respectively. Mr. Mitchell also stated that there would be tree preservation.

Mr. Bob Thurman, 2500 McMillen Road, addressed the commission during the public hearing. He presented slides of his property and the drainage issues. He stated his concerns with the new development and current and future drainage problems.

Mr. Hogue asked Mr. Thurman if he would be satisfied with the engineer's letter and noted improvements to be made to the property. Mr. Thurman stated that he would be satisfied as long as the improvements come to fruition.

Ms. Dowdy inquired about calculating run-off and the procedure used by the city engineer. Mr. Maples stated that the applicant submits pre-flow and calculated after-flow to the engineer for verification. Mr. Maples stated that the engineer uses standard engineering practices.

Ms. Schmader inquired about the engineer's letter being incorporated into the PD. Mr. Boyd, City Attorney's office, stated that it would need to be included into the PD.

Mr. Porter asked Mr. Thurman if he was reasonably satisfied with the development plans. Mr. Thurman stated that he was satisfied as long as the letter was specified in detail in the PD.

Ms. Schmader noted that she would like to see increased lot sizes.

With no further discussion, Mr. George made a motion to approve with the following listed commitments: landscaping standards, traffic study, community park, $25,000 for parks, and parallel parking at Riverway Park. Mr. Porter seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 5-1 with Ms. Schmader in opposition.

1. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Development Plan/Preliminary Plat for McCreary Estates, proposed by Orinda Capital Partners, L.P., for the property generally located at the northeast corner of FM 544 and McCreary Road just north of the railroad tracks and being all of a certain 100.5989 acre tract out of the Moses Sparks Survey, Abstract No. 849, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas

Ms. Wood inquired about the phases. The applicant, Mr. Gary Defrain, stated that the intent was to proceed with 2 phases

Ms. Schmader inquired about landscaping. Mr. Maples stated that this would be on the final plat

Ms. Schmader inquired about the parking distance on Goldenrain Drive and Olivia Drive. The applicant stated it was approximately 45 ft. Ms. Schmader asked if the parking distance could be increased to 55 ft. from intersection. The applicant complied

With no further discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Dowdy and seconded by Ms. Wood to approve with a note to increase the parking distance to 55 ft. A vote was taken and passed, 6-0.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.