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11.17.1994 PZ Minutesp. 489 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 17 NOVEMBER 1994 COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Gray called the Public Hearing to order at 7:07 p.m. Commission Members present: Charles Gray, David Conroy, Cliff Hallmark, Ralph Warner and Glynn Cavasos. Bill Cromer (Alternate), George Harrison and Janna Brimer were unable to attend. Staff Members present: Ted Rowe, City Administrator Michael Box, Director of Development and Code Enforcement Mort Wetterling, Permits /Code Enforcement Department Public Hearing No. 1 - To receive citizen's comments regarding a request to re -plat approximately .903 acres out of a portion of Tract 9A and all of Tract 9C, in the J. M. ESTES HOME TRACTS, into four Lots to be identified as Lots 1 through 4 in the LELAND ADDITION. The property owner, Bobby L. Murray, will build homes on three of the four Lots, for his family's personal use, upon receipt of re plat approval. Only one individual requested to address the Commission. Chairman Gray called upon the property owner, Mr. Bobby L. Murray, who introduced himself and his family and gave a short briefing on the intended use for the property. Chairman Gray then adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:16 p. m. ATTEST APPROVED p. 490 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 17 NOVEMBER 1994 COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Gray called the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. Commission Members present: Charles Gray, David Conroy, Cliff Hallmark, Ralph Warner and Glynn Cavasos. Bill Cromer (Alternate), George Harrison and Janna Brimer were not in attendance. Staff Members present: Ted Rowe, City Administrator Michael Box, Director of Development and Code Enforcement Mort Wetterling, Permits /Code Enforcement Department ITEM NO. 1- Approval of the minutes of the Public Hearing, Impact Fee Committee Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of 20 October 1994. David Conroy made a motion to accept the minutes as drafted. Cliff Hallmark seconded the motion and all members voted in favor. ITEM NO. 2 - Consideration of the request set forth in the previous Public Hearing, that being the re -plat of .903 acres out of a portion of Tract 9A and all of Tract 9C, in the J. M. ESTES HOME TRACTS, into four Lots to be identified as Lots 1 through 4 in the LELAND ADDITION. The property owner, Bobby L. Murray will build homes on three of the four Lots for his family's personal use. The Commission and Staff discussed the number of Lots to be re- platted, the required utility easements, the type of homes to be constructed as well as the means by which the Tracts that abut the LELAND ADDITION will be identified. The question of additional signatures being required on the Plat (individuals selling the 4 Lot property) was also discussed and Staff agreed to acquire definitive answers to all concerns. David Conroy then made a motion to approve the request to re- plat the .903 acres in the J. M. ESTES HOME TRACTS, into four Lots to be identified as Lots 1 through 4 in the LELAND ADDITION, Glynn Cavasos seconded the motion and all Commission members voted in favor. ITEM NO. 3 - Consideration of a request to re -plat a 24.204 acre tract out of the R. C. RICHEY SURVEY, Abstract No. 1327, Tarrant County, Texas, into six (6) residential Lots. Although the property lies outside of it's City limits, Kennedale has to approve platting that is in it's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction. Engineer John Grant is representing the property owner, Robert J. Hutchinson. The Commission discussed, with the applicant and Staff, concerns relating to drainage, access to the remaining property (to the west of the 6 Lots), utility easements, highway right -of -way and building line setbacks. All of the aforementioned were resolved in that right -of -way, access and p. 491 drainage are, in fact, not problem areas and Grant Engineering will modify the re -plat to show the required Utility Easements and 50 foot building setback. David Conroy made a motion to accept the re -plat with the above referenced modifications and Cliff Halhnark seconded the motion and all Commission members voted in favor. ITEM NO. 4 - Consideration of a request to approve a Preliminary Plat for what will become Phase 2 of the proposed Shady Creek East Subdivision. The property consists of 12.582 acres, made up of 18 Lots which are zoned "R -1 ". The applicant, O. V. DiSciullo, is the project Engineer for the property owner Fred Cde Baca. Upon completion of the Commission's inquiries and review of the Plat, the developer was required to incorporate the following before submitting the Final Plat: -- 1. Identify the required 7.5 foot Utility Easement along the rear of Lots 1 and 2. 2. Identify the required 5 foot Utility Easement along the east side of Lot 10 of Block 2 as well as Lots 9 and 10 of Block 3, 3. Change the rear yard setback, from 25 feet to 50 feet, on Lots 1 and 2. 4. Provide a copy of the contractual agreement between Fred Cde Baca and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Light, as it relates to the joint venture partnership of the portion of the subdivision that constitutes Shady Creek Drive, where it intersects with Little School Road along with documentation of the sale of that portion of land that makes up Lots 9 and 10 of Phase 2. David Conroy made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat, with the required changes. Glynn Cavasos seconded the motion and all Commission members voted in favor. ITEM NO. 5 - Consideration of a request to approve a Preliminary Plat for a 14 Lot, 7,605 acre Tract out of the THOS. BEEDY SURVEY, Abstract No. 74. The property lies outside of the City limits but within Kennedale's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction. The applicant is Ralph Shelton. The Commission and Staff discussed, with Mr. Shelton, a variety of subject matter i.e., size of the Lots (frontage) based upon anticipated zoning that will be required or considered upon annexation into the City, the timeframe in which annexation will take place, the probability of acquiring the land that abuts the 14 Lots on the south, the additional right -of -way required along the east side of Lot 14, the sewer services (provided by the City of Arlington), the water services (to be provided by the City of Kennedale), the requirement for Tarrant County approval of the Plat, fencing/entry gates, front yard setbacks/building lines and future access roads to the property to the south, if said property is acquired. Mr. Shelton stated that they were ready to move forward rapidly and that he planned to have a Final Plat ready for Commission review in the month of December. David Conroy made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat, based upon the required amount of Little School Road right -of -way being incorporated at which time Mr. Shelton advised that the change had already been made. Cliff Hallmark seconded the Conroy motion and all Commission members voted in favor. ITEM NO. 6 -The Commission will re- address the need for implementing a Fencing Ordinance and will set about evaluating input for drafting verbiage for same which, when completed, will be forwarded on to the City's Legal Counsel for review. The Commission agreed that all members should, if possible, be present for this endeavor and discussed the City Administrator's recommendation that a committee be formed to address the subject. Ralph Warner stated that perhaps an Ad Hoc Committee of Citizens would be appropriate, as it relates to soliciting input. Additional discussion resulted in Commission agreement that a Special Meeting and Workshop should be scheduled for this purpose and it was decided that 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 30 November 1994, in the Community Center would be the appropriate time and place to hold that meeting. Chairman Gray requested that a representative from City Staff be in attendance at the meeting and that Staff take Commission Member notification for action. ITEM NO. 7 - Commission members will re- address future action to be taken as it relates to the Planned Development Zoning classification. The Commission agreed to reschedule this action to a later date, possibly during the upcoming Special Meeting and Workshop on the 30th of November, time permitting DISCUSSION - None David Conroy made a motion to adjourn. Glynn Cavasos seconded the motion and all Commission members voted in favor. Chairman Gray then adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:19 p.m. o'clock. ATTEST APPROVED p. 492