04.29.1993 PZ MinutesPage 439
MINUTES OF
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 29, 1993
COMMUNITY CENTER
Commissioner Charles Gray called Lhe meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Members present were Glynn Cavasos, David Conroy, Bill Cromer,
Charles Gray and Cliff Hallmark. Gregg Bennett, Janna Brimer, and
Roger Hurlbut were absent.
Staff in attendance were Ted Rowe, Michael Box, Linda Gress and
Joey IIighfill.
Mayor Bill Abbott, Councilman Tour Boone, and Board of Adjustment
member John Berry were also present.
Mr. Bill Gress, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee
stated their focus today is what can Lhe committee do to gather
information for the community Lo attract businesses. They
submitted a survey to approximately. 20 people to get their input
and submitted this survey to The State Department of Commerce to
assist Kennedale in developing an overall economic development
plan.
Mr. Gress them replied that based upon the survey from the people
they feel the future is broadly based upon the success of future
economic development, and community needs to target key businesses
or commercial enterprises that could assist the city in growth.
Other key points brought up were to retain existing business,
existing business expansion, downtown revitalization, value added
projects, retiree recruitment, tourism, recreation and exporting.
He said the rest of the document is demographics of how many vacant
building we have, what type of building they are, what type of
industry do they fall under, information about the city, school,
and general population, educational opportunities, type of
education, students, how marry residential homes are in Lhe city,
the indebtedness of the city and school district, what utilities
are available, and what modes of transportation are available.
This is a generic overview of what is contained in the document.
Mr. Gress stated that the committee would like to hold a joint
meeting with the P &Z before making a recommendation to city
council. The joint meeting will be held on May 6th at 7:00 pm., in
the community center.
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ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of Minutes for Public Hearing and Regular
Meeting on March 18, 1993, and Regular Meeting on
April 15, 1993.
Mr. David Conroy moved to approve iiiinuLes of the Public Hearing and
Regular Meeting dated March 18, 1993 submitted. Seconded by Cliff
Hallmark. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bill Cromer made a motion to approve minutes of Lhe Regular
Meeting on April 15, 1993. Seconded by David Conroy. Motion
carried wiLh no opposition.
ITEM NO. 2 - ConsideraLion of Commissioners Terms that Expire
June, 1993.
BoLh Commissioners Hallmark and Conroy expressed a desire Lo remain
on Lhe commission. Commissioners Bennett and Hurlbut were absent.
P &Z postponed recommending an alLernaLe, chair and vice -chair until
all members could be present.
ITEM NO. 3 - General Discussion.
Ms. Jo Helfens Line presented a le L Ler of reoommendaLion Lo request
• that smaller loLs be allowed in Lhe Original Town of Kennedale.
Mayor Abbott said that the Economic Development Committee would
like to know how P &Z feels about smaller lots and this letter is
more input for them. The meeLing scheduled for the 6Lh of May is
a little more ammunition that our representatives can go to the
conference with. They are going to be there with 12 other cities
and will meet with T.U. Electric's Economic DevelopmenL group to
give them more impeLus and if we can get Lhe State Department of
Commerce Lo think about Kenrredale when Lhey are Lhinking about
Dallas /Ft . Worth that, puts us at a very good poin L . The comuui L Lee
is trying to get things moving forward on our economic development
effort and preparing a plan is Lhe first step.
Commissioner Gray questioned Mr. Rowe on environmental concerns.
Mr. Rowe replied that there was going to be a meeting at Council of
Governments to brief everyone in Lhe area. They would like all
city officials to aLLerrd. If we the Metroplex is not in compliance
by 1996 all development sLops - no new businesses, no construction,
no new anyLhing until we sLarL complying. The meeting will discuss
options Lo meet our compliance deadline.
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ITEM NO. 4 - Workshop to Discuss RewriLe of Proposed Zoning
Ordinance and Map.
IL was Lhe consensus of the P &Z to adopt the O -T District which
will begin aL the inLersecLion of New Hope Road and S.P.R.R. ROW
Lhen norLh along the New Hope ROW to 5th Street Lhen west to
Spi l ler Street then nor Lh to 3rd Street Lhen wes L to Lhe S.P.R.R.
ROW Lhen south and easterly Lo New Hope Road.
An application for a permit for any use authorized under this
section shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Commission shall determine that the proposed application will
create no undue hardship on other properties in the O -T area, and
that the proposed improvements will not create a loss of property
value to the properly owners adjacent to the proposed improvemenL
property.
Commissioners also discussed the thoroughfare of Little School
Road. Mr. Gray requested that they re -look at the overlay that was
once suggested for Little School Road to Mansfield Cardinal Road.
There being no further discussion Commissioner Gray adjourned the
meeting at 9:15 pm.
APPROVED: Via
Roger Hurlbut
Acting Chairman
ATTEST:
Kathy T Trier
Planning & Zoning Secretary