11.06.1980 PZ & BOA Minutesl?
Minutes of
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING
November 6, 1980
Mr. Raymond Morris, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: Mr. Billingsley, Mr. Brown, Mr.Cromer, Mr. Flowers,
and Mr. Morris. Staff in attendance: Mel Justice and Kay Dietrick. The
minutes from the October 2 Public Hearing and the Regular Meeting were
approved as read.
I. Old Business
a. The Board's attention was drawn to an apparent zoning violation by
Mr. Virgil Rhodes, corner of SUblett and Hwy 287. The orginal permit was
for an office and the property is being used as a contractor's storage yard.
The Board recommended that if Mr. Rhodes wishes to continue using the property,
that he appear before the BoaFd.
b. Mr. Gary Cooper - PineMeadows Subdivision - New Hope Road. Mr.
Cooper presented the Board with an introduction to the Pine Meadows Sub-
division at the October 2 meeting, at which time he was asked to prepare
a preliminary plat to present to the Board at this meeting. The Board stated
that it would accept the preliminary plat with changes recommended by the
Board and staff, and the final plat be submitted to the Chairman. The
Board gave the Chairman the authority to accept the final plat and building
plans and make recommendations to the City Council on behalf of the Planning
and Zoning Board. Mr wade the motion that the preliminary plats for
Pine Meeadow be accepted and when the final plat is approved that the building
permits,be issued. Mr. Billingsley seconded the motion. Motion culled
with none opposed.
II. Zoning Change requests
a. Charles Knotts, Edisel Ford - Tract ,17, C.A. Boaz. Mr. Knotts
and Mr. Ford came before the Board requesting a zoning change from "A"
residential and "E" Commercial to a zoning that would be compatabie
with light industry. The Board stated that at the present time, the City
of Kennedale has no zoning for light industry and that "G" industrial
would not be appropriate zoning for the types of businesses for which the
structures would be built. The motion was made by Mr. Flowers and seconded
by Mr. Flowers and seconded by Mr. Brown to table the zoning change request
until such time as appropriate zoning ordinances are passed. Motion passed
with none opposed.
III. Building Permits
a. Ken Elmore - Pat's Country Kettle - Came before the Board seeking a
building permit for a 15' X 15' wood frame Bar-B-Que pit to be constructed
on the back on the back of the present structure. The motion was made by
Mr. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Brown that the building permit be issued.
Motion passed with none opposed.
b. Bob Reed /Bobby Platt - Lots 1,2,3,8 and portion of 7, J.A. Arthur
Sub. The orginal plans called for the addition to the existing building
to cross two property lines and a utility easement. The plans were changed
so that the addition will not cross any property lines or the utility
easement. Lots 2 and 3 are being replatted into one lot. Mr. Reed and Mr.
Platt also wish to pave the drive ways and have Texas Highway Department's
permit for such paving. Motion was made by Mr. Flowers and seconded by
Mr. Billingsley to grant the building permit contingent on getting the final
replatting completed and presented to the staff. Motion passed with none
opposed.
IV. Miscellaneous
a. Street closing - Mr. W.M. Hallmark - came before the Board seeking
to have streets on his property located in the Original Town of Kennedale,
north of Averett Road, east of Briarwood, and west of the railroad, closed.
Mr. Hallmark was informed that unless all owners of real property signed
a petition agreeing to the street closing, it could not be done under Article
1016, Title 28, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statues. The motion was made by
Mr. Flowers and seconded by Mr. Billingsley that action on the request be
tabled until such time as a workable replatting proposal is submitted to the
Board. The motion passed with none :opposed.
b. Mrs. Springs - came to the Board with an inquiry to the possibility
of moving a modular home into the City. The Board informed her that under
the present zoning requirements, this type of building could not be approved.
c. Boyd Driver - Zoning violation - 300 E. Mansfield Hwy. Mr. Driver
obtained permission for a retail - wholesale tire company at this location.
Since that time the building has been used as a warehouse for used tires
only. This use is a violation fo the "E" commercial zoning of the property.
The motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Billingsley that permission
for Mr. Driver to operate said business be withdrawn and he be given two
weeks to vacate the premises or legal action would be taken against him.
The motion passed with none opposed.
V. Board Members - The Board made plans for holding a work session for
the purpose of formulating new Zoning ordinances Wednesday, November 12,
1980 at 7:00 p.m.
VI. here being no further business, the motion was made by Mr. Flowers and
seconded by Mr. Billingsley that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at
11:05 p.m.
Attest:
Pf'de/-
Respectfully submitted
Ra ond Morris, Chairman
Kay Di rick, Secretary Approved: December 4, 1980