11.18.1993 PZ MinutesMINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 18, 1993
COMMUNITY CENTER - 8:02 P.M.
Chairman Gray called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m.
Commission members present were Charles Gray, Janna Brimer,Glynn
Cavasos, Cliff Hallmark/and David Conroy. Gregg Bennett and Bi.l1
Cromer were not in attendence.
City Staff in attendence:
Ted. Rowe, City Administrator
Michael Box, Director of Development and Enforcement
Joey Highfill, Director of Water Operations
Mort Wetterling, Asst Director of Development and Enforcement
'ITEM 'NO'.' 1 - Minutes of the 21 October 1993 Regular Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting.
Janna Brimer motioned to accept the minutes and Cliff Hallmark
seconded that motion. All members voted in favor of acceptance.
ITEM N(7 :2 - Review of the Preliminary Plat and request for a Zoning
Change for the proposed Shady Creek East sub - division.
This agenda item had been previously cancelled and rescheduled for
the 16 December 1993 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
'ITEM NO'.' 3 - Discussion and approval of the proposed Fence Ordinance.
A twenty minute video, narrated by Michael Box was showm to Commis-
sion members which pointed out the variety and number of non- conform-
ing fences within the city, all of which verified the need for a
Fence Ordinance. Ted. Rowe stated that the city's attorney is in the
process of drafting a Fence Ordinance, similar to those in use by
other cities of similar size and circumstances. David Conroy stated
that he would prefer to wait until the attorney's draft is received
before proceeding. Janna Brimer voiced a concern over the manner in
which most fences are typically maintained. Chairman Gray stated that
he would prefer to table the Fence Ordinance, submitted by City Staff,
until such time as he could have a chance to review it more thorough-
ly and provide his draft for review and discussion. Chairman Gray
further stated that he had some serious concerns over the number and
depth of the Ordinances being proposed for adoption and that he had
a fear that Kennedale may moving in a direction which could result
in a.•loss of it's small town country charm while acquiring an exces-
sive amount of "Big City" bureaucratic control. The Commission ap-
peared to be in agreement with Chairman Gray's statement that it
would be a shame to see Kennedale become another Fort Worth or Arling-
ton. At that point, Glynn Cavasos motioned to table the Fence Ordi-
nance until a later date. David Conroy seconded the motion and the
Commission unanimously voted in favor.
Planning and Zoning Commission Mtg.
November 18, 1993
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— ITEM—NO.' 4 - Discussion /Approval of the proposed Wellhead Protection
Ordinance.
City Staff gave a briefing on the need for, as well as the origination
of, the proposed Wellhead Protection Ordinance. Discussion related to
the need for control of how and where future wells will be drilled,
what use or misuse is made of dried up or abandoned wells and the mea-
sures required to ensure protection of the city's water supply from
a wide variety of contamination. Chairman Gray expressed concern over
the possibility of a cumbersome additional workload caused by the mon-
itoring. Janna Brimer had concerns relative to the impact on the poor
whose wells come under scrutiny and possible assessment of fines due
to misuse or abuse. At..:the conclusion of the discussion, Janna Brimer
made a motion to forward the proposed Wellhead Protection Ordinance on
to City Council for review and approval. Cliff Hallmark seconded the
motion and the Commission members unanimously voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 5 - Approval of the Preliminary /Final Plat of portions of Lots
1,2,3 and 4 of Block 1 in the City of Kennedale.
After a lengthy discussion relating to setbacks and property dimensions
it was determined that an existing structiure is on an existing lot
which is defined by metes and bounds. Janna Brimer made a motion to
approve the Plat. The motion was seconded by Glynn Cavasos and the Com-
mission unanimously voted in favor.
ITEM' NO. 6 - Discussion relating to the need for modifying and expand-
ing the scope of the Nuisance Ordinance.
Chairman Gray sought a motion to table the discussion and review of the
need to expand the Nuisance Ordinance until the next regularily sched-
uled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commision in December. Janna
Brimer made said motion which was seconded by David Conroy and unani-
mously agreed to by the Commission members.
General 'Discu'ss'ion
Glynn Cavasos advised that he has received numerous inquiries a to what
the use is at the recently occupied Bell Rubber Company site, i.e. is
it a salvage yard or an antique /vintage car restoration site? City Staff
advised'that a clear cut intention of use would be acquired from the res-
ident prior to the 16 December meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion.
Glynn Cavasos made a motion for adjournment at 9:33 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Janna Brimer with all Commission voting in favor.
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