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MINUTES Notice was posted in the time and manner required by
law and quorum was present.
CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Porter called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Commissioner Snider offered the Invocation and Commissioner Ahrens led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION No one appeared to speak. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
Motion was made by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, to approve the Minutes as submitted. Motion passed 5-0. ACTION ITEMS
Thompson stated that on June 19, 2001 the Commission looked at the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, and because of the absence of the applicant and the lack of opportunity to ask questions that might relate to the Site Plan; a decision on the Plan was tabled. However, Plats must be acted upon within thirty days or they are automatically approved, and the Commission recommended denial of the Plat. The City Council approved the Preliminary Plat on June 26, 2001. CVS would create a single freestanding retail building of 11,970 square feet. The property is zoned Industrial and the anticipated pharmacy use is currently allowed in that Industrial district. The corner of FM 544 and Hwy 78 is being dedicated for an improved turning lane. The remainder of the site is roughly 2.57 acres. Staff has reviewed the Site Plan and found that it conforms to all technical requirements of the local Codes and complies with the approved Preliminary Plat, and recommends approval. Mr. Michael Alturk, Carter & Burgess, 3024 Franciscan Drive, Suite 1225, Arlington, Texas, represented the Site Plan. Commissioner Snider asked if speed bumps could be added in the parking lot to avoid drivers cutting through from FM 544 to Hwy 78 in order to avoid the signal light. Thompson responded that, while it is likely there would be drivers doing the cut through, the City discourages speed bumps. Mr. Alturk stated that a sign prohibiting drivers cutting through the parking lot would be put up, and the drive also serves the drive-through window and this heavy internal circulation would discourage through traffic. Commissioner Ahrens questioned the use of EIFS rather than stucco on the east side of the building. Thompson responded that stucco is not an approved product and EIFS is similar to stucco but is thicker, and is approved by the new Building Code. Mr. Snider responded that problems with EIFS are normally with the installation rather than the product and that he could support its use. The triangle to the southwest was noted on the Site Plan as unused. The Highway Department is taking part of the area. Mr. Alturk stated it would be landscaped with turf and possibly trees, but the area is too small for another building lot. Motion was made by Commissioner Snider to approve the Site Plan, seconded by Commissioner Chapman. There was some additional questions regarding the sidewalk, and the motion was withdrawn. Commissioner Ahrens questioned the reason for the sidewalks. Mr. Alturk stated the reason why the sidewalk is shown on the Site Plan is to accommodate pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Highway 78 and F.M. 544. Thompson stated local code did not require the sidewalks but Staff had no concern about adding sidewalks if the applicant wanted them. Motion was made by Commissioner Snider, seconded by Commissioner Chapman to approve the Site Plan as submitted. Motion passed 5-0. Thompson reviewed the intent of the Site Plan and the history of the subject property. He stated that the applicant intends to renovate and use the existing house for office use and the barn to the rear for storage of equipment, which will be used in the business. It is the applicant’s intent that the site maintains the appearance of a rural homestead. Staff has reviewed the proposed Site Plan and found it to be in compliance with requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and other pertinent ordinances of the City of Wylie and recommends approval. Commissioner Ahrens expressed concern for the asphalt drive and parking and asked if concrete could be required. Thompson responded that the Code currently allows either. Mr. John McIlvain, 4557 Bentley Drive, Plano, Texas, represented the Site Plan. He stated the asphalt would support 80,000 pounds to provide for fire trucks as the Code allows, but both asphalt and concrete were being priced. Commissioner Snider responded that asphalt of that specified will be as expensive as concrete. Motion was made by Commissioner Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Snider to approve the Site Plan. Motion passed 4-1 with Commissioner Ahrens voting no. Thompson reviewed the history of the Preliminary Plan/Development Plan, which includes 99.7418 acres and will create 312 single-family residential lots. The Plat also provides additional right-of-way for the future improvement of Country Club Road. The property is zoned Planned Development District for single-family residential uses, approved by the City Council on May 8, 2001. The PD Conditions also establish a minimum house size of 2,000 square feet, and the Preliminary Plat conforms to the Concept Plan approved with the PD. Richard Hovas, Tipton Engineering, 6330 Beltline Road, Garland Texas, represented the Preliminary Plat/Development Plan. Commissioner Snider stated Heatherwood Drive would need to have a new name because that name is already in existence. Mr. Hovas stated that the street would be renamed before taking the Preliminary Plat to City Council. Mr. Hovas also stated on Sweetgum Drive and Heatherwood Drive would be temporarily barricaded until extend by development of neighboring property. Motion was made by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Phillips to approve the Plat with changes discussed. Motion passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
Thompson reviewed the history of the subject property, noting that the purpose of the request is to develop a single-family residential subdivision. There have been several issues with the development, which Staff has recommended be changed and these changes are now resolved and Staff recommends approval of the Planned Development District as submitted. Pat Atkins, KPA Consulting, 14800 Quorum Drive, Dallas, Texas, represented the Kreymer Family and Gehan Homes requesting the change. Mr. Atkins reviewed the proposed conditions and Concept Plan. There will be three different lot sizes and all lots average 10, 397 square feet. Commissioner Ahrens pointed out that lots 11 and 12 of block C face the side street and need to face the long street to get alley entrance. Mr. Atkins stated that this was an oversight and will be corrected before Council consideration. There was an issue on the southwest corner of the development in a cul-de-sac area with an alley cutting through the block. Mr. Atkins stated this was for circulation of the traffic and allow as many alley-accessed lots as possible. He mentioned that alleys create traffic problems also. There was discussion of why there are no alleys on Block G. Mr. Atkins stated the adjacent property is not part of the City of Wylie and the applicant cannot anticipate its use. Thompson stated no alleys are required backing up to a park or thoroughfare or development where the City of Wylie has no control. Also, a point was made that two streets in that area have no turnarounds, which Mr. Atkins stated that these would be temporarily barricaded until extended beyond the subject site. Mr. Brian G. Belgard, 112 S. Bending Oak Lane, Wylie, Texas, is a homeowner on the southwest, backing to the development. He had several issues concerning the drainage and views at the back of his property. Thompson stated that this was a zoning change with a Concept Plan and such concerns will be addressed at Plat review. Mr. Atkins stated preliminary engineering analysis is still in the process of being completed and will be submitted with the Plat. There will be no cross-lot drainage, and should not have any effect on Mr. Belgard’s property. Mr. Thompson stated that state laws require that new development provide drainage detention so not to increase flow on to adjacent properties. Mr. Belgard stated further he paid a premium for his lot because of the trees, which would be lost if a development was built behind his lot. The builder and the City assured him that there would be no trees lost in the future. Commissioner Snider stated that these issues are beyond the scope of the Commission. Thompson stated that the applicant has been talking with the City for a very long time and the City has known about the desire to develop in that area and certainly would not have misled Mr. Belgard to believe that there was no development coming in the future. Motion was made by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Chapman to approve the PD with lots 11 and 12 of Block C changed into one lot. Motion passed 5-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Motion passed 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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