2013_04.18 PZ MinutesKENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
April 18, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Members present: Ernest Harvey (chair), Thomas Pirtle (vice- chair), Ray Cowan, Michael Herring, and
Martin Young (alternate)
Members absent: Adrienne Kay, Carolyn Williamson, Don Rawe (alternate)
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planner)
Staff absent: James Cowey (director of development services)
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss zoning at Bowman Springs Rd intersection with Kennedale Pkwy
The Commission discussed possibilities for on- street parking along Bowman Springs and Dick Price.
Ms. Roberts reported that she had discussed with Bob Hart some of the work on the Urban Village, and
he had suggested adding Bed and Breakfasts as a permitted use. The Commission agreed that adding
the use was acceptable but that it may be better to limit where they can be located within the Urban
Village.
The Commission next discussed liner buildings, in terms of how and where they might be used. The
members discussed using liner buildings to screen parking lots for existing uses that don't fit the desired
form of the Urban Village, while still ensuring enough parking is provided for those uses. The Commission
also discussed how a multi -story liner building could be used to provide parking on the bottom level so
that an existing business would be able to keep some parking when and if a structure is built.
Ms. Roberts said she'd find out the size of the head -in parking area she had shown the Commission, to
see if it would work in this district. Mr. Harvey said he also liked the parallel parking concept shown in the
illustration Ms. Roberts had handed out, and the Commission discussed how it would need to be
designed differently than how it is shown in the picture so that the parking doesn't take up the sidewalk.
B. Discuss items for future consideration
1. Old Town zoning district regulations
The Commission decided to move this item up as a work session item for the next meeting.
2: Green / environmental regulations
The Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 7:03 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the regular session to order at 7:03 P.M.
VI. ROLL CALL
Members present: Ernest Harvey (chair), Thomas Pirtle (vice- chair), Ray Cowan, Michael Herring, and
Martin Young (alternate)
Members absent: Adrienne Kay, Carolyn Williamson, Don Rawe (alternate)
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planner)
Staff absent: James Cowey (director of development services)
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Review and consider minutes from the March 21, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission regular
meeting
Mr. Cowan made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Pirtle. The motion passed with all in
favor.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak. There was one visitor in the audience, so the Commission asked her how
long she's lived in Kennedale and why she was attending the meeting. Mr. Pirtle encouraged her to look
at the comprehensive plan and to keep coming to the meetings.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
There were no items for the regular session.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts gave the dates for the upcoming workshop on bird identification for beginners and the work
day for the demonstration garden. She also announced that the City Council had confirmed Mr. Pirtle as
vice -chair of the Commission and that the Council had reviewed the policy papers but hadn't made a
decision about them. She added that it may not have been clear to Council that the papers were an
action item.
Mr. Pirtle said his client would be submitting a permit for the old automotive alignment building that was
damaged in the tornado, so the building will go under construction.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pirtle made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Herring. The motion passed with all in favor.
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