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CITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
20 JULY 2000
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Miller called the Public Hearings to order at 7 :01 P.M.
Commission Members Present: Jerry Miller, Jody Risinger, Ray Cowan, Bryan Lankhorst, and Brian
Johnson. Tiffany Spencer came in late.
City Staff Present: Mort Wetterling, Planning/Code Enforcement Department; Chrissy Knapp, Permit
Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 — The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear citizen's comments relative
to an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding "Big Box Retailers" and location requirements.
Mr. Ted Trept of 910 Shady Creek Drive, addressed the Commission stating that he is against "Big Box
Retailers," and would like to see restrictions placed upon them.
With no further questions or comments, Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2 — The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear citizen's comments relative
to an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding regulations, placement, exceptions, and definitions
relative to satellite antennas and dishes.
With no citizen questions or comments, Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 P.M.
AP" OVED
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CITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
20 JULY 2000
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 7:11 P.M.
Commission Members Present: Jerry Miller, Jody Risinger, Ray Cowan, Bryan Lankhorst, Brian Johnson,
and Tiffany Spencer.
City Staff Present: Mort Wetterling, Planning/Code Enforcement Department; Chrissy Knapp, Permit
Clerk
VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM
Mr. Ted Trept of 910 Shady Creek Drive, explained the copy of the petition signed by 246 residents,
opposing the construction of the proposed Wal -Mart.
ITEM NO. 1— Approval of the Minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, dated 15 June 2000.
Ray Cowan made a motion to approve the Minutes as drafted. Jody Risinger seconded the motion and all
Commission Members voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 2 — Commission Members will review a Revised Preliminary Plat for the 150 Lot proposed
Oakhill Park Addition, which has been necessitated by a change of Phase construction. Additionally, the
Developer, VLS Partners, has resubmitted a request for two Variances in which Council had previously
approved for the original Plat submitted.
Mr. DiSciullo, of VLS Partners, briefed Commission Members on the history of events of the proposed
subdivision. He also explained reason for the change of phase construction. Ray Cowan made a motion to
recommend approval of the Revised Preliminary Plat. Brian Johnson seconded the motion and all
Commission Members voted in favor. Jody Risinger then made a motion to approve the requested
Variances. Ray Cowan seconded the motion and all Commission Members voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 3 — Commission review and recommendation relating to an Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance regarding "Big Box Retailers" and location requirements.
After discussion among Commission Members, the following changes were recommended to be made to
the proposed Ordinance Amendment regarding "Big Box Retailers:"
• The outside storage and display requirements should be reduced from 10% to 5 %.
• The granting of a C.U.P. should also be determined by the architectural design of the proposed
building.
• Traffic Studies should be performed by an outside third party and all costs relating to the Traffic Study
shall be paid for by the Large Retailer.
Bryan Lankhorst then made a motion to recommend approval of the Amendment with changes. Ray
Cowan seconded the motion and all Commission Members voted in favor.
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ITEM NO. 4 — Commission review and recommendation relating to an Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance regarding regulations, placement, exceptions, and definitions relative to satellite antennas and
dishes.
Brian Johnson made a motion to table further discussion of the proposed Amendment until the next
regularly scheduled meeting. Jody Risinger seconded the motion and all Commission Members voted in
favor,
ITEM NO. 5 — Staff Comments: In addition to matters specifically listed below, staff comments may
include updates on ongoing or proposed projects related to their department and may address posted agenda
items.
There are no Staff Continents at this time.
ADJOURN
With no further items for discussion, Brian Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M.
Jody Risinger seconded the motion and all Commission Members voted in favor.
TTESt APPROVED
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