2013_01.17 PZ Minutesi
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
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KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Minutes
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
January 17, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:09 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Members present: Ernest Harvey (chair), Ray Cowan, Michael Herring, Carolyn Williamson, Don Rawe
(alternate), Martin Young (alternate)
Members absent: Adrienne Kay, Thomas Pirtle
Staff present: James Cowey (Director of Development Services); Rachel Roberts (Planner)
A quorum was present. Chairman Harvey asked the alternates to serve in place of the absent regular
members.
111. WORK SESSION
A. Discussion of policy papers for addressing upcoming development issues
Mr. Harvey said he was still making notes on the policy papers, trying to add a statement to the background,
and expressing a tie -in to the comprehensive plan and Vision North Texas and regional development. He
also asked if the issues the city is trying to resolve were documented somewhere. He added that the sources
for the issues should be noted, for example, the surveys from when the strategic plan was created and the
reports made by UTA students. Ms. Williamson mentioned the Imagine Kennedale 2095 document as being
a good source, since it is a product from the citizens.
The Commission discussed what order to use for working through the policy papers. The Commission
decided to work in the order of rezoning in general, the TIRZ district, and Oak Crest. The Commission
agreed to have comments on the first two to policy papers to Ms. Roberts in two weeks.
B. Discuss zoning at Bowman Springs Road intersection with Kennedale Pkwy
The Commission discussed parking standards presented by Ms. Roberts and decided to discuss site design
standards during the next meeting. The Commission determined that there needed to be a minimum amount
of parking required. Mr. Herring said that from his experience, with multi- tenant development, land banking
doesn't work, and it would require the same kind of agreement as was suggested for sharing parking. Ms.
Roberts said she would check with other cities to see if land banking worked there.
In terms of lot coverage maximum for parking, Mr. Harvey said it should be a ratio of parking to structure, up
to x% of the size of the structure.
For bicycle parking, Ms. Roberts said she'd made an error in what she had given the Commission and that
the minimum bike parking for offices should have included a smaller requirement for offices under a certain
size. For example, a 500 square foot office should be required to have two bicycle parking spaces.
Mr. Harvey suggested adding bicycle parking to the shared parking component.
The Commission discussed the location of bike parking, saying it should be close enough to the buildings so
that cyclists would be comfortable using the parking but should not detract from the visual appeal or the
pedestrian access of the development.
C. 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.
D. Discuss any item on the regular agenda, if needed
The Commission did not discuss this item.
The work session closed at 7:06 PM
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the regular session to order at 7:06 P.M.
VI. ROLL CALL
Members present: Ernest Harvey (chair), Ray Cowan, Michael Herring, Carolyn Williamson, Don Rawe
(alternate), Martin Young (alternate)
Members absent: Adrienne Kay, Thomas Pirtle
Staff present: James Cowey (Director of Development Services); Rachel Roberts (Planner)
A quorum was present. Chairman Harvey asked the alternates to serve in place of the absent regular
members.
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Review and consider minutes from the December 20, 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Ms. Williamson made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Herring. The motion
passed with all in favor.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Case # PZ 12 -08 to receive comments and consider action on a request by Bowerman Oil & Gas for a
zoning change from "R -3" Single Family Residential district to "AG" Agricultural district for a portion of Lot 1 R,
Block A, Bowerman Addition, being approximately 2.610 acres at 205 N Joplin (formerly 1309 Swiney Hiett).
This property was formerly part of C C Swiney Subdivision, Blk Lot E Pt 5.
1. Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts gave the staff presentation and responded to questions from the Commission. Mr. Harvey
asked if gas wells are supposed to be shown on plats. Ms. Roberts said she had thought so but hadn't seen
that requirement in the city code, so it must not have been approved when the changes were made. Ms.
Roberts said she would check on it.
The Commissioners asked whether lots on either side were already zoned agricultural, and staff confirmed
they were. Mr. Harvey asked if there had been any complaints from neighbors, since agricultural use was
already going on due to an existing BOA special exception for livestock. Ms. Roberts and Mr. Cowey said
they hadn't heard any complaints. Mr. Harvey asked if notification letters had been sent, and Ms. Roberts
said yes.
2. Applicant presentation
Marvin Lough, 7301 Briarwood Court, spoke on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Lough confirmed that Mr.
Bowerman owned the lots on either side, which are already zoned agricultural. He said neighbors were
pleased with work they had done cleaning up the property.
3. Public hearing
No one registered to speak.
4. Applicant response
No response was needed.
5. Staff response
Ms. Roberts said she had nothing else to add
approve, and Ms. Roberts said it was.
Mr. Harvey asked if the staff recommendation was to
6. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission
There was no discussion on this item by the Commission. Mr. Cowan made a motion to recommend
approval, seconded by Mr. Rawe. The motion passed unanimously.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts mentioned the upcoming board appreciation dinner.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cowan motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded b Ms. Williamson. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 P.M.
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