07.01.1980 PZ & BOA MinutesCITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
JULY 1, 1980
Raymond Morris, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members present: Robert Brown, Walter Billingsley, and Coordinator
Mel Justice. Bill Cromer, Vice Chairman was absent. Minutes from the
previous meeting were approved as submitted.
I. Old Business:
II. Zoning Change Request:
A. Variance for Trailer on Lot 4, Block 14 Oakcrest Addition.
Motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Billingsley
to grant a temporary variance to Pate Jones Asphalt Co. for
a trailer to be used for security purposes on Lot 4, Block 14
Oakcrest Addition. Motion carried.
III. Building Permits:
A. Request for Installation of Culvert on Dick Price Road,
pate Jones Asphalt Co. Mr. Justice presented a map drawn
by county engineers, and stated the engineers did not feel
a culvert would suffice and a free stand bridge must be
built because of debris that came through the area. Other
suggestions from the engineers were:
1. From Dick Price Road up to Hwy 287 on side of drainage
area needed to be cleaned out, otherwise, a dangerous
intersection would be created.
2. Since it is a tributary to Village Creek, the Texas Water
Quality Control Board and Tarrant County Water Control
District 1 Should be contacted.
The Board suggested that plans for a bridge be drawn up by
a qualified engineer and submitted to the City. Motion was
made by Mr. Flowers and seconded by Mr. Brown to table this
item for further study. Motion carried.
B. Building Permit for Lot 4, Block 11 Oakcrest Addition, Pate
Jones Asphalt Co. Plans were presented for a tilt slab
office building. Motion was made by Mr. Flowers and seconded
by Mr. Billingsley to grant request for building permit with
the stipulation that City Taxes on all property owned by
Pate Jones be paid before the permit is issued. Motion carried.
C. Building Permit for House 812 Trent Street, Pate Jones Asphalt
Co. In addition to a new resid.dnce,,the Jones' asked _. permission
to make an addition of two rooms onto the existing house which
is located on front of the lot. The Jones' stated the new residence
would be built on the back of the lot. Montion was made by
Mr. Flowers and seconded by Mr. Brown to garant request of building
permits with the stipulation that City Taxes on all property owned
by Pate Jones be paid before the permit is issued. Motion carried.
D. Expansion of WPC Bell Rubber Co.
Plans for expansion to the existing building were reiewed.
Mr. Bill Beasley, Representative was present to explain.
Motion was made by Mr. Flowers and seconded by Mr. Billingsley
to grant request for building permit. Motion carried.
IV. Board Members (General Discussion)
A. Mr. Morris stated that in a meeting on June 20, 1980 with the
City Council, Council decided to work with the City of
Arlington on the proposed Indian Oaks Addition.
B. Mr. Morris stated that in the City's Ordinances there were
no specifications for swimming pools, but there is a problem
due to ordinances on side yard, rear and front yard require-
ments. Discussion was held concerning possible changes in these
requirements. Mr. Morris stated that the Council would like
the Board to review the matter. Mr. Morris suggested that
he and Mr. Justice get together and word the Board's suggestions
on paper and present it to the City Council.
C. Mr. Flowers suggested that the Board consider rezoning the west
end of Mansfield Hwy. in order that the properties would
be put to better use as far as businesses were concerned.
Mr. Morris asked members to submit their ideas on how the area
should be zoned.
D. Mr. Justice stated that he had received a phone call from Mrs.
McMurray, a property owner at 508 Mansfield Cardinal Rd. in
regards to an electrical repair co. and warehouse. Discussion
was held as to the effect the business would have on the
residents surrounding the area and denying the business to
operate even though the zoning is correct for the repair co.
but not for the warehouse. The Board agreed that Mr. McMurray
should present detailed plans.
IV. Other:
Verlin Arter came before the Board in order to find out if "E" zoning
would permit an advertising art business. After discussion on the
type of material and labor involved the Board stated that they had
no objections.
V. There being no further business motion was made by. Mr. Flowers and
seconded by Mr. Billingsley that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned
8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Attest
Glenda
. Bra "lett, Accessor - Collector
Approved: August 7, 1980