07.01.1982 PZ MinutesMinutes of
Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Board
July 1, 1982
Raymond Morris, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p. m.
Members present: R. E. Flowers, Walter Billingsley, Raymond Morris,
Robert Brown, Mike Smith and Glynn Cavasos.
Members absent: Bill Cromer.
Staff present: Mel Justice and Linda Jones.
I. Old Business
a. Mr. Carl Cunningham - consideration of crematory, located
in EmeraldHills> Memorial Park. Raymond Morris stated he had talked
to fifty or more people in the community that were against the
crematory. Raymond Morris informed Mr. Cunningham that subject
property is zoned A- Single Family and the zoning does not fit.
After lengthy discussion, motion was made by R. E. Flowers, seconded
by Walter Billingsley, to deny this request on grounds that it is
not zoned properly. Four members denied the request. Mike Smith
and Glynn Cavasos abstained.
II. Building Permits
a. Mr. James L. Brock - 437 True Gun requested permission
to erect a garage apartment on Lot 1, Carol Heights Addition.
Motion was made by Robert Brown, seconded by Mike Smith, to grant
a variance for Mr. Brock to build a garage apartment on subject
property with the staff to take care of the details. Motion carried
with none opposed.
III. Variance Requests
a. Joseph N. Moniz - 1113 East Mansfield Highway made a request
for a variance to conduct automobile painting operations on subject
property. Mr. Monizs' remodeling plans appear to furnish adequate
protection for this type operation, with the possible exception -of-
a sprinkler system. Mr. Moniz stated he would install the sprinkler
system. The Board stated that everything meets required standards.
Motion was made by Robert Brown, seconded by Walter Billingsley,
to issue the variance for conducting auto painting and a permit
for remodeling subject building with the understanding that a
sprinkler system will be installed. Motion carried with none opposed.
IV. Miscellaneous
a. Ken Tarrant and Larry Mosely appeared before the Board
requesting permission to operate a paint manufacturing agency at
210 Valley Lane. Mr. Justice stated the operation meets required
zoning, G-Industrial. Mr. Mosely explained the procedures for
making paint and that highly flamable products will not be used.
He also assured the Board that B and C type fire extinguishers
would be on hand.
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Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Board
July 1, 1982 - Cont'd
Fire Chief, Jim Smith stated that a overhead sprinkler
system is not necessary for this type operation. The following
should be installed in the building to meet the fire code:
a. Fireproof sheetrock all around the building interior
b. Metal doors for ingress and egress
c. Air intake fans with filters
d. Air exhaust fans with filters
e. Explosion and spark proof fans
f. Explosion and dust proof light fixtures
g. Light and fan switches either explosion and spark proof or
switches in a separate area from the manufacturing room
h. All machinery used in the operation be explosion and
spark proof.
Motion was made by R. E. Flowers, seconded by Robert Brown,
that the paint manufacturing be approved on the contention
that the above will be installed prior to commencing
subject operation. Motion carried with none opposed.
b. Gary Cooper - Rampart Builders appeared before the Board
to discuss developing property located in the Crestdale Addition,
land on Kennedale Sublett Road and on Little Road. The Board
stated that they need more time to see how the new water well
is going to produce before they can offer an opinion.
V. Board Members
a. The Mayor informed the Board of plans for a new fire
station in Kennedale.
There being no further business, motion was made by Mike Smith,
seconded by R. E. Flowers, that the meeting adjourn. Motion
carried with none opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Attest:
Linda Jones
Secretary
R ymond Morris
Chairman
Approved:
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