2013_07.18 PZ MinutesKENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
July 18, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the work session to order at 6:18 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Ms. Roberts called roll.
Commissioners present: Ernest Harvey (chair), Tom Pirtle (vice- chair), Ray Cowan, Michael Herring,
Adrienne Kay, Carolyn Williamson, Donald Rawe (alternate), Martin Young (alternate)
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planner); James Cowey (director of development services)
A quorum was present.
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss use of form -based codes in implementing the comprehensive land use plan, including
use at Bowman Springs /Dick Price & Kennedale Pkwy and on city -owned and EDC -owned
property in Oak Crest
Ms. Roberts said they had hired a consultant to help with creating a form -based code. The consultant
suggested starting with the city's & EDC's properties in Oak Crest for the city's first form -based code,
since the properties might be sold soon, and the city should have standards in place before the properties
are sold. City staff will pursue developing a code for the city /EDC properties in Oak Crest, with the
assistance of the consultant, and will be asking the chair and vice -chair of P &Z for input before a draft
code is created.
B. Comments from the Planning & Zoning Commission about possible future development on
property located on Little School Rd.
Ms. Roberts said the developer interested in buying the Harper property had held a meeting with
residents /owners of property near the site. She described comments made by residents at the meeting.
The Commission discussed general issues that would have to be addressed if the developer submits an
application, such as entry and exits from a subdivision (for example, is there a best practice about when
you need two exits ?).
C. Discuss Old Town zoning district regulations
The Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
D. Discuss item(s) for future consideration
1. Zoning standards for the Oak Crest area
The Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
2. Green / environmental regulations
The Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 7:02 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
VI. ROLL CALL
Ms. Roberts called roll.
Commissioners present: Ernest Harvey (chair), Tom Pirtle (vice- chair), Ray Cowan, Michael Herring,
Adrienne Kay, Carolyn Williamson, Donald Rawe (alternate), Martin Young (alternate)
Commissions absent: none
A quorum was present.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planner); James Cowey (director of development services)
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of the minutes from the June 20, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting
Mr. Pirtle motioned to approve the minutes from the June 20, 2013 meeting, seconded by Ms. Kay. The
motion passed with all in favor except Mr. Harvey, who abstained.
Vill. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
There were no regular items.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts said the Southwest Nature Preserve had opened. She also said the North Central Texas
Council of Governments would be holding a training workshop for Planning & Zoning commissioners in
August.
Mr. Harvey added that COG was going to hold a legislative session workshop tomorrow.
XL ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pirtle made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cowan. The motion passed with all in favor except
Mr. Harvey., o ez ab5t- ained.
The , far 5W§ron adjourned at 7:06 P.M.
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