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MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
19 JANUARY 1995
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Gray called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Commission Members present: Charles Gray, Ralph Warner, George Harrison and David Conroy.
Janna Brimer, Glynn Cavasos, Cliff Hallmark and Bill Cromer were unable to attend.
City Staff Members:
Ted Rowe, City Administrator
Michael Box, Director of Development and Enforcement
Mort Wetterling, Permits /Code Enforcement Department
ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of 15
December 1995.
David Conroy made a motion to accept the minutes. George Harrison seconded the motion and all
members voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 2 - Review of the Final Plat of the Country Estates Sub Division which is located in
Tarrant County but lies within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Kennedale.
Discussion included the annexation which is to take place on, or before, December 1995,
construction of the water, sewerage and street facilities as well as the inspection of same, access
road plans for the property adjacent to, and south of, the proposed Sub Division and the average
lot sizes of communities within the Metroplex area. Ralph Shelton, the Developer, stated that they
will investigate the, possibility of requesting annexation sooner than was originally anticipated,
possibly prior to construction of the first home. Mr. Shelton also concurred with Commission
concern and their recommendation that prospective home buyers be advised of the forthcoming
request for annexation into the City of Kennedale. Mr. Shelton further advised that he had, in fact,
received a copy, from City Staff, of the listing of concems and requirements set forth in the 9
January 1995 letter from the City's Consulting Engineers, Cheatham and Associates, and that all
of those concerns and recommendations would be implemented. During the discussion, Mr.
Shelton submitted payment of $423.50 for the Engineering review of the Country Estates Plat and
Plans which had been, conducted by the City's Consulting Engineers. The Final Plat fee, totaling
$156.00, will have to be paid prior to review of the Plat by the City Council on 9 February 1995.
David Conroy then made a motion to approve the Country Estates Final Plat and Plans contingent
upon the Developer agreeing to implement all of the recommendations and requirements as set forth
by the City's Consulting Engineers and the City Staff. Ralph Warner seconded the motion and all
Commission members voted in favor of sending the Final Plat and Plans forward for City Council
review and subsequent approval. Mr. Shelton has been made aware of the fact that once City
approval has been acquired, the Plat and Plans must be reviewed and approved by the Tarrant
County Transportation Department and finally by the Tarrant County Commissioner's Court.
ITEM NO. 3 - Resumption of the discussion relative to forming/drafting a Fencing Ordinance.
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ITEM NO. 4 - Resumption of the discussion on the subject of changing /revising or eliminating the
Planned Development ( "PD ") zoning classification.
As it relates to both Items 3. and 4., the Commission was of the opinion that both matters should
be re- addressed at a later date at which time Ralph Warner made a motion to table Agenda Items 3.
and 4. The motion was seconded by David Conroy and all Commission members voted in favor
DISCUSSION.
Ralph Warner provided a short briefing on his recent attendance at a North Texas Council of
Governments course relating to the duties, responsibilities and procedures incorporated by a
Planning and Zoning Commission. Members present expressed an interest in attending similar
courses and seminars. Mr. Warner stated that he had been informed that the publication, "Guide to
Urban Planning in the Texas Communities" was very informative and served as a worthwhile tool
and he requested that City Staff acquire a copy of same. The Commission was advised that the
cost involved would have to be reviewed.
The City Administrator informed the Commission that future capabilities would be limited due to
fiscal and monetary restraints imposed by the Budget. The Commission was also advised that a re-
write of the Sub Division and the Zoning Ordinances was,unlikely in 1995 due to the very limited
funds available for Legal Counsel services and involvement.
A very brief discussion regarding the location of proposed new schools followed after which Ralph
Warner made a motion to adjourn. David Conroy seconded the motion and after all Commission
members voted in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
APPROVED