2013_02.21 PZ Minutesi
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofkennedale.com
KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
February 21, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Ernest Harvey (chair); Ray Cowan, Adrienne Kay, Michael Herring,
Thomas Pirtle, Carolyn Williamson, Donald Rawe (alternate), Martin Young (alternate)
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planner); James Cowey (director of development services;
arrived at 6:30 P.M.)
A quorum was present.
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss policy papers for addressing upcoming development issues
Ms. Roberts handed out revised versions of the policy papers, with changes made by her and
by Mr. Harvey. Ms. Roberts said that if the Commission would read through the papers and let
her know if they approved the changes, the papers would be put on the regular session agenda
for the next meeting and would go to city council after that.
Mr. Harvey asked Ms. Roberts if she thought the New Hope paper would be the first priority,
given the activity going on, and Ms. Roberts said she did.
The Commission read through the reports and discussed wording.
Commissioners will consider all three policy papers at the next regular session in March.
B. Discuss zoning at Bowman Springs Rd intersection with Kennedale Pkwy
The Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
C. Discuss any item on the regular agenda, if needed
The Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
D. Discuss items for future consideration
1. Old Town zoning district regulations
2. Green / environmental regulations
The Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 7:00 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
VI. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Ernest Harvey (chair); Ray Cowan, Adrienne Kay, Michael Herring,
Thomas Pirtle, Carolyn Williamson, Donald Rawe (alternate), Martin Young (alternate)
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planner); James Cowey (director of development services)
A quorum of the Commission was present.
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Review and consider approval of minutes from the January 17, 2013 Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting
Mr. Cowan made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Ms. Williamson. The motion
passed with all in favor.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Case PZ # 13 -01 to receive comments and consider action on an ordinance amending
Chapter 17 "Planning and Land Development," Article VI "Zoning" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas, by adding additional criteria for determining
a reasonable amortization period for the purpose of discontinuing nonconforming uses
by a date certain.
1. Staff Presentation
Ms. Roberts gave an overview of the proposed ordinance. She said it provides a process for
hearing amortization cases and rests authority for initiating amortization proceedings with the
city council, rather than the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Harvey made a correction, saying that the
Board of Adjustment still maintains the process of making decisions on non - conforming uses,
but the city council can give direction to the Board of Adjustment on amortization.
2. Public Hearing
No one registered to speak.
3. Staff Response and Summary
Ms. Roberts recommended approval.
Mr. Harvey asked if the third Whereas statement should say "public health, safety, and welfare,"
rather than simply "public welfare." Ms. Roberts said she would check with the attorney.
Ms. Kay made a motion to approve Case PZ 13 -01. After a brief discussion about the Whereas
statement, Ms. Kay amended her motion to approve Case PZ 13 -01, subject to any appropriate
changes by the attorney.
Mr. Pirtle seconded the motion. The motion passed with all in favor.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts mentioned the Texas Independence Day Parade on March 2 and the Board
appreciation dinner on February 28. James mentioned the Art in the Park silent auction the next
night, on February 22.
Ms. Kay asked about the status of Art in the Park.
Mr. Cowan asked about the status of the Green Ribbon project. Mr. Cowey said TxDOT has put
the project on hold temporarily.
Mr. Harvey asked about the status of the Transportation Enhancement grant application. Ms.
Roberts said the application had received a high score during initial reviews, but TxDOT had
some questions about it, so they may have to tweak their application.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pirtle motioned to adjourn the regular session and resume the work session. Ms. Kay
seconded the motion, and it passed with all in favor.
The regular meeting adjourned at 7:24 P.M.
The work session resumed at 7:24 P.M.
The Commission continued discussion of the policy papers.
Mr. Harvey mentioned that the Commission may be able to identify districts for the New Hope
area in terms of identifying space for development and putting instruments in place to ensure
the right form is used.
Ms. Kay asked about the need for a school in the TIRZ district as development increases, and
Mr. Harvey said most of the property was in the Mansfield school district, so there wasn't much
the city could do about requesting a school be built there.
Mr. Pirtle made a motion to adjourn the work session, seconded by Mr. Cowan. The motion
passed with all in favor.
The work session closed at 7:54 P.M.
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ATTEST:
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Ra6lhel Roberts, Board Secretary Date