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03.19.1987 PZ MinutesPage 236 Minutes Of Planning & Zoning Public Hearing March 19, 1987 Meeting was called to order by Pat Turner at 7:25 p.m. P & Z members present were Glynn Cavasos, Pat Turner, Joe Moniz and John Gregory. Bill Cromer and Mike McCarty were absent. Members of the staff present were Danny Thomas and Vicki Thompson. Ted Rowe and Linda Jones were absent. I. Mr. Don Samanie, of The Robbins Companies requested rezoning of Lots 8 through 40, Block 1 and Lots 1 through 12, Block 2, Brookfield Addition, containing 20.8641 acres of land, from "B" Multi - Family to "G" Industrial District. Mr. Samanie requested the zoning be changed back to "G" Industrial District from "B" Multi - Family. The market has drastically changed and The Robbins'Company does not feel that "B" Multi - Family would be the best utilization of the property in question and would like to have the property reverted back to "G" Industrial District. There has been a growing awareness for the area of Kennedale for industrial utilization, commercial utilization and retail application. The Robbins Company has been active in the area with their other business parks and feels that the rezoning of "G" Industrial will have a greater impact on the City of Kennedale in terms of tax revenues, jobs and economic growth. Mr. Samanie also indicated that he was in the process of securing a railroad crossing to connect the area to Spur 496. They are currently negotiating with a business for the tract that would need a railroad access and feels that there will be no problem in securing the access across the railroad, but did indicate that the railroad would take a considerable amount of time to process the application for an access. Comments from the floor: Mr. Bob Mayse questioned Mr. Samanie on his intentions of securing a railroad access. Mr. Samanie again said that he felt there would be no problem but that there would be a time factor in securing the access. Mr. Mayse opposed the rezoning back to "G" Industrial because of the heavy traffic flow that New Hope Road might have, not only the number of vehicles but the size of the vehicles and noise problems that would occur. Mr. R. J. Lackey stated his opposition because of the traffic flow on New Hope Road. Pagel-237 Page 2 Comments from the floor continued: Mr. Bill Taylor responded with the fact that a multi - family zoning would actually create more of a traffic problem than a Industrial District. Police Chief David Geeslin said he would prefer a commercial district over a residential. Residential districts attract more crime and creates more traffic congestion than commercial districts. Mr. Danny Thomas pointed out that a multi - family development would be more of an impact on the city financially. Mr. Samanie again felt there would be no problem with gaining a railroad crossing and the problems brought up by Mr. Mayse and Mr. Lackey would be resolved with the railroad access. Motion was made by Joe Moniz, to adjourn at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Glynn Cavasos. Motion carried. Attest: Aria&Le Linda Jones, Secretary Planning and Zoning Bill Cromer Chairman Approved: (ip Q /( 19 kV CITY OF KENNEDALE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PERSONS ATTENDING PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC UEOING SUBJECT: HEARING DATE; 31/9 / $7 i_ R AN - (.)k6 ^,' "p, 'TeeN16`/ H REPRESENTING NAME 11 STREET ADDRESS IIL ltI' 411.-41 Novv...i.,,,t 1 DO YOU WISH TO APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD? I i GC's` j ? Ag e� /4,74/r e--2— 1 / ' I 4,.-,- 1 .i0 7 R-e 4 a.e, k! - ,-; � • I i • it 1 i ' 1 1 I . i 1 ll I L I Page 238 Minutes Of Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission March 19, 1987 - 7:15 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Pat Turner at 7:40 p.m. P & Z members present were Glynn Cavasos, Pat Turner, Joe Moniz and John Gregory. Mike McCarty and Bill Cromer were absent. Members of the staff present were Danny Thomas and Vicki Thompson. Ted Rowe and Linda Jones were absent. The minutes dated February 19, 1987 were approved as submitted. I. Mr. Don Samanie of The Robbins Company - Consideration of rezoning Lots 8 through 40, Block 1, Lots 1 through 12, Block 2, Brookfield Addition containing 20.8641 acres of land from "B" Multi - Family District to "G" Industrial District. Mr. Samanie repeated much of the same reasons as noted in the public hearing, adding the reasoning to "G" Industrial would broaden the tax base for the city, generate growth in population and add more jobs. A positive step for quality growth and adding new jobs to our area. Again stating that they do not anticipate a problem in gaining the railroad crossing easement, the only problem encountered will be the time factor involved. The Robbins Company does have an industry interested in this area and would be ready to move in, in about a year or year and a half. Pat Turner stated his concern about the traffic flow and would not like to see traffic generated onto New Hope Road. Motion was made by Joe Moniz, to make a recommendation to Council to change the zoning from "B" Multi - Family to "G" Industrial with the stipulation that access is acquired to Mansfield Highway prior to construction and if the access cannot be acquired, Mr. Samanie may reappear for a waiver to the stipulation, seconded by John Gregory. Joe Moniz and John Gregory voted for the motion, Glynn Cavasos abstained. Motion failed. Mr. Samanie requested to be scheduled for the next P & Z meeting and the Commission requested a check with the City Attorney on whether or not another public hearing should be held. II. Mr. Doug Shelfer requested a building permit for Lot 1, Block 2, Dunlap Subdivision, located at 5401 Mansfield Highway. Mr. Shelfer stated he desires to build an all brick structure containing a Page 239 Page 2 II. continued convenience store and gas pumps with a covered awning, curbs and gutters will be added to improve the looks, the North East corner will be used for leasing space. Alcoholic beverages will be sold at the location. Texas Department of Highways has already approved the entrances and exits. The City will pay for the materials for extending the water lines and Mr. Shelfer's company will pay labor for installing water /sewer lines and a fire hydrant. Motion to approve the building peLinit was made by Jdn Gc y,. seconded by Joe Moniz. Motion carried. III. Mr. Doug Shelfer requested permission to place a storage building on Lot 8R, Block 1, Triangle Business Park, located at 947 West Mansfield Highway. Mr. Shelfer's intentions is for a go -cart track and would like a building to store the go- carts. The building would be a portable structure and could be moved if necessary. Mr. Shelfer is aware that the lot is located in a floodway and realized that no per- manent structure could be built. The building would contain no plumbing, only electricity, steps will be built behind the Sack -N- Snack for access to the property. At a future date, a parking lot will be put in off Dick Price Road. Some discussion was made on what category a go -cart track would fall under and what type of permit for the track itself would need. Danny Thomas stated it would need a business license. Motion was made by Glynn Cavasos, to make a recommendation to Council for approval of a variance to place a portable structure in the floodway, seconded by Joe Moniz. Motion carried. IV. Mr. Bill Taylor requested a building permit for Lot 3, Block 2, Tower Business Park, located at 645 Tower Drive, to be occupied partially by Classic Millwork Company, a cabinet shop and one -third to be leased. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by John Gregory, to approve the building permit, seconded by Glynn Cavasos. Motion carried. V. Mr. Bill Taylor requested a building permit for Lot 7, Block 1, Tower Business Park, located at 605 Tower Drive. Mr. Taylor sub- mitted a. set of sketched plans, by an architect, who had assured him that they would be sufficient. After a lengthy discussion about submitting uncompleted plans, Mr. Taylor said he would comply in the future. Mr. Cavasos indicated that this would be the last time that Page 240 Page 3 V. Continued he would approve a building permit on sketched plans. Pat Turner said that he was hesitant to act upon a request without a complete set of plans, it was a poor practice on the Commissions part. Motion was made by Joe Moniz , to approve the building permit, contingent upon the submittal of a full set of plans to city staff, seconded by Glynn Cavasos. Motion carried. VI. Mr. Bill Taylor requested a building permit for Lot 5R, Block 1, Traingle Business Park, located at 840 North Dick Price Road, for a truck painting facility. A discussion proceeded about the safety of the exhaust system, by Pat Turner and he doubted if the Texas Air Quality Board would pass the roll -up door the plans indicated. Mr. Taylor assured Mr. Turner that the structure would have to pass the Air Quality Board before a Certificate of Occupancy would be issued. Motion was made by Joe Moniz, to approve the building permit with the restriction that a permit also be issued by Texas Air Quality Control before a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, seconded by Jdn Grimy.. Motion carried. VII. Mr. Bill Taylor was representing Mr. Ray Davis requesting a building permit for Lot 10, Block 2, Tower Business Park, located at 600 Tower Drive. Again a set of pencil sketches were presented with two different lay- outs. Mr. Taylor said that the layout with two sets of doors is the desired set of plans. The structure will be a wholesale builders supply warehouse with a showroom. A short discussion followed con- cerning the lack of necessary plans. Motion was made by John Gregory, that the building permit be approved contingent upon proper documentation be provided to the staff, seconded by Joe Moniz. Motion carried. VIII. Consideration of amending Section 13 -61(5) Sidewalks: (A) through (G), page 163. After an open discussion on sidewalks, John Mallory expressed the need for sidewalks especially around the schools and suggested that the Master Plan Committee add sidewalks to their plans. The desire of the Commission at this time is to take no action on this agenda item. IX. Consideration of amending Section 3 -7, issuing building permits for Zoning District "C ", "D ", "E ", "F ", "G -1 ", and "G ", page 48. Page 241 Page 4 IX. Continued After an open discussion on the delays caused by having developers appear before the Commission to approve building permits, a motion was made by Joe Moniz, seconded by John Gregory, to make a rec- ommendation to Council to amend Section 3 -7, authorizing the Building Official to issue building permits in districts "C ", "D ", "E ", "F ", "G -1 ", and "G ", providing that the Commission approve all questionable applications. Motion carried without opposition. Pat Turner asked for questions from the floor or items to be discussed. Danny Thomas asked the Commission to consider the pos- sibility of changing the ordinance requiring 30' front yards to 25' front yards, 25' rear yards, 8' side yards with 15' side yards for corner lots and that commercial zoning have 30' setbacks. Pat Turner requested the item to be placed on the next months agenda. Pat Turner also asked for an agenda item for discussion for the City to provide a list of positions that do inspections and their authority under City Code. Pat Turner then asked Danny Thomas for an update on dilapidated structures. Danny Thomas explained that 12 letters had been mailed and four had already asked for extensions. The house, on Mansfield Highway has been pushed down, but not hauled away and more time has been given. Pat Turner also asked for an agenda item to explore the possibility of demolition companies to be bonded. There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Glynn Cavasos at 10:15 p.m., seconded by Pat Turner. Motion carried. Attest: Linda Jones, Secretary Planning and Zoning Bill Cromer Chairman Approved: