2013_03.21 PZ Minutesi
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofkennedale.com
KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:07 P.M.
Il. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Ernest Harvey (chair); Ray Cowan, Michael Herring, Adrienne Kay, Thomas
Pirtle, Carolyn Williamson, Donald Rawe (alternate), Martin Young (alternate)
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planner)
Ms. Roberts called roll, and a quorum was present.
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss zoning at Bowman Springs Rd intersection with Kennedale Pkwy
The Commission discussed ideas for the Urban Village at this intersection.
B. Discuss any item on the regular agenda, if needed
The Commission did not discuss any item on the regular agenda.
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.
The work session closed at 7:02 PM.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the regular session to order at 7:02 PM
VI. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Ernest Harvey (chair); Ray Cowan, Michael Herring, Adrienne Kay, Thomas
Pirtle, Carolyn Williamson, Donald Rawe (alternate), Martin Young (alternate)
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planner)
Ms. Roberts called roll, and a quorum was present.
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Review and consider minutes from the February 21, 2013 meeting of the Planning & Zoning
Commission
Mr. Pirtle made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Ms. Williamson. The motion
passed with all in favor.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
James Whitt, 126 W Mansfield Ave addressed the Commission. He said he had been coming to the
Planning & Zoning Commission meetings for about a year, and we was concerned about the
Commission's earlier discussion about making lot sizes smaller [referring to the possible 20' lot width
discussed during Work Session Agenda Item A]. He also said that when he moved to Kennedale, he was
told that zoning stays with the lot forever. He said the Commission, City Council, and staff had told him
that, and he knew it wasn't true, and he didn't appreciate being treated in a way just to get him to go
away.
Mr. Harvey thanked him for coming out to speak
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A. Review and consider recommending policy papers to city council on the following issues: (1)
zoning and subdivision regulations; (2) zoning in the New Hope / TIRZ area; and (3)
zoning /rezoning in the Oak Crest area
Ms. Roberts recommended the Commission consider only the paper on zoning and subdivision regulation
in general and the paper on Oak Crest.
Mr. Harvey briefly described the two papers to be considered.
Ms. Kay made a motion to submit to Council for consideration the paper on zoning and subdivision
regulations and the paper on zoning /rezoning in the Oak Crest area. Mr. Pirtle seconded the motion, and
the Commission agreed (without an official vote) to forward the papers to City Council.
B. Recommendation to City Council on appointment of vice -chair of the Planning & Zoning
Commission
Ms. Kay recommended looking at attendance and work experience, as well as passion for the work of the
Commission, in determining who to choose for vice - chair.
Mr. Cowan recommended Mr. Pirtle. Ms. Kay said she would like to do it, but she doesn't have the
experience that Mr. Pirtle has and her attendance hasn't been as strong, so she is comfortable with Mr.
Pirtle being recommended.
Ms. Williamson made a motion to forward a recommendation to Council that Mr. Pirtle be appointed as
vice - chair. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cowan, and the Commission agreed (without an official
vote) to forward the recommendation to City Council.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts mentioned upcoming events: Art in the Park, the recycling event, the citywide cleanup, the
citywide garage sale, and the spring planting day for the demonstration garden. She also reminded the
Commission to fill out the governance survey they should have received that day. Mr. Harvey asked
about the plant voucher program.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pirtle made a mo ion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cowan. The motion passed unanimously, and the
meeting �ourned)7:30 P.M.
Date
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