08.17.1989 PZ MinutesPage 297
Minutes of
Regular:Meeting - August 17, 1989
Planning& Zoning Commission
Chairman Bill Cromer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present were Thomas Boone, Glynn Cavasos, Bill Cromer, and
Mike McCarty. Roger Hurlbut arrived at 7:35 p.m. Joe Moniz and
Mary Salinas were absent.
ITEM NO. 1 - Consideration of minutes dated July 20, 1989.
Minutes were approved as submitted.
ITEM NO. 2 - Consideration of Minimum Set -Back and Side /Rear
Yard Requirements in "D ", "D ", "F ", "G ", and "G -1"
Zoning Districts.
Jim Smith, Fire Chief, was present to state his concern with buildings
abutting property lines with zero clearance between them. Chief Smith
said there should be some kind of protection between the buildings, and
he would like to see a 4 -hour fire wall. He feels this would protect
the neighboring structures.when built without side and yard clearance.
Mr. Rowe questioned the access to the rear of the buildings. Chief Smith
stated that the Uniform Fire Code provides codes to allow fire lanes
and access to the rear of the buildings, but there is_no=:City_Code to
enforce this.
The Planning and Zoning Commission randomly discussed the front setback,
height regulations, rear and side yard requirements, parking areas,
fire lanes, and landscaping for commercial and industrial zoning districts.
Mr. Hurlbut suggested the Planning and Zoning Coiuuission schedule a
worksession to get together and view some of the sights in Kennedale
in order to have some basic ideas to base their decision on.
Mr. Hurlbut made a motion to require a 4 -hour fire wall with a zero
side clearance in Zoning Districts "D ", "E ", "F ", "G ", and "G -1 ",
seconded by Thomas Boone. Motion carried all in favor.
Mr. Hurlbut made a second motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission
schedule a worksession in the near future to do a comprehensive review
of the setbacks and all of the factors that may have an impact on
Zoning Districts "D ", "E ", "F ", "G ", and "G-1 ", seconded by Mike McCarty.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM NO. 3 - Consideration of Revising Animal Control Ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Commission briefly discussed the animal control
ordinance and animal uses throughout =the city.
Mr. Hurlbut made a motion to table this item until the October meeting,
seconded by Glynn Cavasos. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 4 - General Discussion.
There being no further discussion, Glynn Cavasos made a motion to adjourn
the meeting, seconded by Mike McCarty. Motion carried. / {�
APPROVED: iI` /e /r ",L,° 2I„ 9
ATTEST:
Planning and Zoning Secretary
Chairman, Bill Cromer