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Minutes of
Kennedale City Council
Public Hearing - August 3, 1993
Community Center - 100 E. Broadway St.
Mee Ling was galled to order by Mayor Abbott aL 7:12 p.m.
Council members pt•eserit were Mayor Abbott, Ron Kovach, Tom Boone,
Pete Kirkpatrick, Robert Mundy, and Mark Wright.
Planning and Zoning Commission membet•s present were Gregg Bennett,
David Conroy, Cliff Hallmark, Bill Cromer, Charles Gray and Janna
Brinier, who arrived at 7:24 p.m.
Kirk Franklin, legal counsel for GSA was present along with the
following staff members: Ted Rowe, Vicki Thompson, Michael Box and
Joey Highfill.
The following citizen comments were made:
James Strowd - 121 Industrial Court, voiced concerns about his
property on Industrial Court.
Margie Lowery - 301 W. Broadway, expressed concerns about multi-
family zoning in "old gown", then conceded her tlme to Sue Hair.
Sue Hair - 320 W. 5th, spokesperson for "old 'town", expressed their
concerns over multi-family zoning in "old town". Sue cited that
"old town" currently has more multi-family units pex• capita than
any other section of Kennedale. Ms. Hair addressed what she
considered a lack of communication to tYie citizens concerriirig the
zoning re-write. Mayor Abbott suggested that Ms. Hair meet with
city staff to discuss any confusion and clear up misunderstandings
on the re-zoning and "intent of wording" concerning definitions.
Mary Salinas - 405 Bowman Springs, addressed concerns about "old
town" and cautioned council to maintain the integrity of "old
town", keeping in mind the street conditions and drainage problems
would not withstand added high density traffic.
Ken Elmore - 329 W. 5th, had questions concerning "old town" and he
thought in 1985 that there would be no more multi-family in "old
town" .
Jimmy Combs - 711 Magnolia, questioned council concerning his lot
acid commercial use.
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C.D. Fincher - 332.. North New liu~e, requested zoning for• his
property to remain the .same . •, _
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James Kite - 402 S. New Hope, requested his property Lo remain the
same. Mr. Kite asked courwil to reconsider actions that might
unrrtentiorrally devalue property.
Ralph Shelton - 513 Coker Valley, asked council to reconsider lot;
:sizes for cul~de-sacs, rura;s,or~ry re+~uirenrent,s.;andbui.l~irrg, s.e.t-hacks.
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Steve Radokovich - 733 E. Mansfield Highway, read excerpts front
news articles published in the FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM and
presented a copy to , Mayior. Abbott : ~ : ; l~adc~kovich~ also., encouraged
council to support the original concept of "old town". Reference
was also made to the number of empty retail buildings orr Mansfield
Highway.
Albert Sato - 217 Village, inquired about, the 25 acres across from
his property that resides in the county. Mayor Abbott advised that
if itie property were annexed :into the City, it would lbe_R-1.
Elaine Fountain -business address 361 Valley Lane. Msl Fourr~tFan's
property lies in a flood way and she presented documentation to
Mayor Abbott with information orr possible usage of flood ways.
Charles Knotts - 813 E. Mansfield Highway, had no complaints on
zoning changes, however encouraged council to proceed as soon as
p~ssi~ble oat: tsdopting the re-write so t-.hat he :could proceed :without
fur•.the,r• del~r.y on prevcrJU~ly .app.roved ,pr•.ojecis. ~ ~ .
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Wayne Winters - Village Street, addressed council on technical
chariges3 tau .;the r:e-w.r~iErc~s~that ~hould:rYne:•:consider.e-d.: Mayor_ Abbott
asked Mr. Winters to visit with staff and review suggestions.
Staff is to make recomurendations to council.
Joyce Kite - 402 South New Hope, voiced concerns over
_~commuxiic;atioars to citizens on th:e. rfe-zoning and. encouraged council
to leave zoning as is ..and.. not to restrict .property owners. To
allow freedom to property owners and make their property attractive
to prospective buyer•s_,, .... ,.
Julie Eaklor - 421 W.: 3rd,s addressed concerns on 3rd street acid
effects of increased traffic for commercial use to art existing
problem area. Problems with speeding and obstruction of view
already exist.
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Lovetta Miller - 509 ChiLwood, questioned council about het•
residence Lhat is located in a commercial use area. Ms. Millet• was
advised that if her property were t,o burn down, she could not
rebuild a residence aL Lhat location.
Steve Radakovich re-addressed courwl orl concerns related to re-
GUrllrlg cLrld O Lhet• l:i~•.3uL-'8 .
Several letters from prUperty owners were received prior Lo the
meeting expressing their desires regardtlg ~orltrlg fot• their
property. These letters were made available to council members aL
Lhe meeting grid copies are orl file in Lhe City Secretary's office.
General discussion on suggestions for increased communications to
citizens.
A continuation of this meeting was scheduled for August 26, 1993,
to present ~otlirlg ordinance with cYlanges to satisfy wording for
"old town" and include recommended technical changes. A draft copy
will be made available prior to uleetirlg.
Mayor Abbott adjourned meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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Acting C ty Secretat•y
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Mayor Bill Abbott