03.24.1983 PZ MinutesREGULAR MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
March 24, 1983
Bill Cromer, Vice Chairman, called the meeting to order
at 7:30 p. m.
Members present: Glynn Cavasos, Walter Billingsley, Bill
Cromer, Mike Smith and Robert Brown.
Staff present: Mel Justice and Linda Jones.
I. Zoning Change Requests
a. Mr. William Johnson, etal appeared before the Board
to request a delay in building in the Original Town of
Kennedale until sufficient time is avaliable for residents
to file a formal request for rezoning. Robert Brown stated
that the property owners need to apply for their own zoning
change. Bill Cromer stated that the City Attorney, Clyde
Marshall, should look into the legalities of rezoning some-
one elses property without the owners permission. Bill
Cromer was concerned about spot rezoning. Mel Justice stated
that the property is presently zoned "B" Multi Family and
if a property owner wants to build a duplex on it they have
the legal right to do so.
The Board informed Mr. Johnson that the City Attorney would
be contacted about the rezoning of property and they could
not delay any building at this time.
II. Subdivision
a. Mr. D. T. Lyon requested approval on a final plat
for Murray Hill Estates. Mel Justice stated the property
cannot be put on sewer at the present time, but qualifies
for a septic system. The Board had no objections on the
final plat.
Motion was made by Robert Brown, seconded by Walter Billingsley
to accept the final plat on the Murray Hill Estates and a
recommendation be forwarded to the City Council for final
approval. Motion carried with none opposed.
b. Mr. Gary Cooper presented a final plat on Phase II,
Spring Branch Addition with water, sewer, drainage,and
street improvements. Mel Justice expressed concern on
drainage east of Phase II and recommended developer address
this problem when Phase III is finalized. John Levitt,
engineer, stated that the drainage would be taken care of
when Phase III of Spring Branch Addition is started and it
will not effect Phase II.
Motion was made by Mike Smith, seconded by Glynn Cavasos,
to accept the final plat on Phase II of Spring Branch
Addition and a recommendation be forwarded to the Council
for final approval. Motion carried with none opposed.
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III. Replatting
a. Mr. Edsel Ford requested a replat from Lots 1 and
2, Block 40, Original Town of Kennedale, to Lot 1R, Block
40, for the purpose of building a duplex. The Board had
no objections on the replat.
Motion wasmade by Mike Smith, seconded by Robert Brown, to
accept the replat to Lot 1R, Block 40, Original Town of
Kennedale and a recommendation be forwarded to Council for
final approval. Motion carried with none opposed.
IV. Miscellaneous
a. Mr. Gary Cooper from G. W. Robbins Company presented
construction plans for the installation of water /sewer
facilities and streets and curbs and gutters in Blocks C
and D of the Crestdale Addition located on Crestview Drive.
The Board was concerned about the drainage from Crestview
Drive down to Mistletoe directly in front of the elemen-
tary school. John Levitt stated a valley gutter would be
put in at the end of Crestview Drive and the water would
be turned to the east. Gary Cooper Said the street would
be cut about 6" to help with the drainage.
Mel Justice stated that the visibility triangles on
Cloverlane and Mistletoe are only 20 feet and should be
25 feet. John Levitt said that the property was platted
and recorded in 1958 and there was nothing they could do.
Motion was made by Mike Smith, seconded by Robert Brown,
to accept the utility, street, curb and gutter plans on
Crestview Drive and a recommendation be forwarded to the
Council for final approval. Motion carried with none .
opposed.
b. Mr. Cooper presented a preliminary plat on the
Woodlands Addition located on Kennedale Sublett and Little
Roads for Board approval. Mel Justice pointed out the
5' easements on the plat should be 72' and recommended
final plat show 72' easements. This plat covers areas
rezoned at the February 3, 1983 meeting.
Motion was made by Mike Smith, seconded by Robert Brown, to
accept the preliminary plat with the stipulation that a
72' utility easement be included behind all lots. Motion
carried with none opposed.
c. Mel Justice informed the Board that Mr. A. A. Bush
requested .a building permit for a galvanized metal building
located at 701 Averett Road. Mel Justice pointed out that
all galvanized metal building should be painted. The
Board said that the building would have to be a painted
galvanized metal or no permit would be issued.
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IV. Miscellaneous
d. Bobby Platt requested a replat on Lot 1R, J. A.
Arthur Subdivision to Lots 1R1 and 1R2, for the purpose
of building a car wash.
Motion was made by Robert Brown, seconded by Walter
Billingsley, to accept replat to Lots 1R1 and 1R2 and
a recommendation be forwarded to the Council for final
approval. Motion carried with none opposed.
e. Mr. Gene Carroll requested permission to open
a car lot at his residence, 308 Mansfield Cardinal Road,
with present zoning "E" Commercial. Mr. Carroll stated
he would not junk the place up because he has to live
there. Mr. Carroll assured the Board that he would have
only two or three cars in running condition at all times.
The Board stated that the zoning fits, but to check with
the staff for requirements on a sign.
There being no further business, motion was made by Mike
Smith, seconded by Glynn Cavasos, that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried with none opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 p. m.
Attest:
Linda Jones
Secretary
Bill Cromer
Vice Chairman
Approved:
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