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06.19.1997 PZ Minutesp. 589 CITY OF KENNEDALE MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 19 JUNE 1997 COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Conroy called the Public Hearing to order at 7:07 p.m. Commission Members Present: David Conroy, Bryan Lankhorst, Jerry Miller, Cody Rodden, Ralph Warner, new members Wayne Cordell and Richard Jernigan. Glynn Cavasos has resigned. S aff Present: Ted Rowe - City Administrator Susan Brown - Planning and Zoning Secretary PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 - To receive citizen's comments regarding a request to assign a permanent "R -1" (Single Family Residential) zoning classification. This property is scheduled to be annexed and is identified as Lot #3 of the Raceway Estates Sub Division and consists of 2.234 acres. The request has been submitted by the City of Kennedale. Mr. Ted Rowe addressed the Commission and identified the above mentioned property, for the new members, on the City map. He stated that the City of policy required the land in question to be annexed into the City prior to extending water and sewer services. Due to the size of the house and the acreage, the City felt that "R -1" (Single Family Residential) would be appropriate. Mr. Rowe closed with mentioning that the reason these large homes are being constructed in close proximity to the racetrack is primarily for racing enthusiasts and their families. No other individual elected to address the Commission, either for or against the proposed permanent R -1 zoning classification, and Chairman Conroy closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m. ATTEST Planning and Zoning Secretary APPROVED p. 590 CITY OF KENNEDALE MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 19 JUNE 1997 COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Conroy called the regular meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Commission Members Present: David Conroy, Wayne Cordell, Richard Jernigan, Bryan Lankhorst, Jerry Miller, Cody Rodden and Ralph Warner. Staff Present: Ted Rowe - City Administrator Susan Brown - Planning and Zoning Secretary Chairman Conroy took this moment to welcome the new members and gave a brief overview of the Planning and Zoning Commission duties. ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of the Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regularly scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated 15 May 1997 Ralph Warner made a motion to accept the minutes, as drafted, for both the Public Hearing and Regularly scheduled meeting of 15 May 1997. Jerry Miller seconded the motion with all members voting unanimously. ITEM NO. 2 - Consideration of a request to assign a permanent "R -1" (Single Family Residential) zoning classification. This property is scheduled to be annexed and is identified as Lot # 3 of the Raceway Estates Sub Division and consists of 2.234 acres. The request has been submitted by the city of Kennedale. There was a lengthy discussion among the Commission members expressing their concerns, i.e. the distance between the recently annexed property and the racetrack, the proper zoning for the racetrack if and when it's annexed along with being able to control the operating hours, the potential for a buffer zone between the homes and the racetrack, the Land Use Plan, spot zoning, some of the area being located within the floodplain, Home Rule Charter to annex ETJ property and infrastructure of the water and sewer. Ralph Warner made a motion to accept the permanent zoning classification of "R -1" of Lot # 3 in the Raceway Estates Sub Division. Cody Rodden seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. ITEM NO. 3 - Discussion on bylaws and operating procedures for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Chairman Conroy gave a brief back ground history on the importance of adopting formal bylaws for the Planning and Zoning Commission and asked the City Staff of their concerns. Mr. Rowe agreed that adopting bylaws for the Commission was very important and suggested viewing Kennedale's Board of Adjustment bylaws along with Grand Prairie's. p. 591 Minutes, Planning and Zoning Commission, 19 June 1997, cont'd. Ralph Warner made a motion to form an ad hoc committee under his leadership, to massage the bylaws into a first draft, which will be presented to the Commission at a later date. This committee will include Bryan Lankhorst along with our new members, Wayne Cordell and Richard Jernigan. Byran Lankhorst seconded the motion and all members voted in favor. ITEM,NO. 4 - Continued discussion on the progress and formulation of the Sign Ordinance. Commission discussed at length, the progress made at the previous workshop meetings and continued the formulation of the Sign Ordinance. A target date set for completion of the Sign Ordinance is July 1997. GENERAL DISCUSSION: It was agreed that the Planning and Zoning Commission would meet with the City's Attorney, to brief the new members on the duties required of them. The meeting will be conducted at the Police Department on Thursday, 26 June 1997. Time permitting, discussion will continue on the formulation of the Sign Ordinance. Cody Rodden announced that he would be relocating to Oklahoma and resigned effective 20 June 1997. At 9:25 p.m., Cody Rodden made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Wayne Cordell and after all members voted in favor, Chairman Conroy adjourned the meeting. ATTEST Planning and Zoning Secretary APPROVED • Planning and Zonin ion Chairman