Historic commission conditions approval for Frankie's covered patio and window updates

The Wylie Historic Review Commission voted to recommend approval of a plan to enclose and cover the outdoor patio at Frankie's, a longtime downtown restaurant, and attached a requirement that three north‑side windows be updated with craftsman‑style trim.

Jason summarized the proposal and said the owners asked to add a covered patio over an existing deck of about "a little under 1,000 square feet." Contractor Jose Rosales introduced himself to the commission: "My name is Jose Rosales. I'm the 1 running the construction on Frankie's front patio if approved by y'all." Rosales said the plan raises the patio to deck height to meet the front door, will use siding to match an earlier addition, and that the covering will be shingled to match the house roof. He said the covering is not intended to be detached and will extend over the existing ramp so the doorway is protected from weather.

Commissioners confirmed roofing must be shingled and asked whether the covering attaches to the building; staff and the contractor clarified it will meet building‑code pitch requirements and is not detached. During discussion, staff and the contractor identified three windows on the north side the applicant intends to update; the chair amended the recommendation to require those three north‑side windows be trimmed in craftsman style to match existing historic trim. The amended recommendation was seconded and the commission approved the recommendation. Rosales estimated design and permit submittal could take "maybe a month or 2" if approvals proceed.

The recommendation will move to City Council for final approval and later building‑permit review.