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CITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
17 AUGUST 2000
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Miller called the Public Hearing to order at 7:09 P.M.
Commission Members Present: Jerry Miller, Ray Cowan, and Brian Johnson. Bryan Lankhorst, Jody
Risinger, and Tiffany Spencer were not in attendance.
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 which would provide for application for a Special Exception
Use in unique instances where placement of a metal accessory building has been denied in a residential
zoning district.
With no citizens present for questioning or comments, Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing at 7:10
P.M.
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CITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
17 AUGUST 2000
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
Commission Members Present: Jerry Miller, Ray Cowan, Brian Johnson, and Bryan Lankhorst came in
late. Jody Risinger and Tiffany Spencer were not in attendance.
City Staff Present: Mort Wetterling, Planning/Code Enforcement Department; Chrissy Knapp, Permit
Clerk
VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM
There were no citizens present for questions or comments.
ITEM NO. 1 — Approval of the minutes of the Public Hearings, Water Impact Fee Committee, and
regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated 20 July 2000.
Brian Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes as drafted. Ray Cowan seconded the motion, and all
Commission Members voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 2 — Commission review and recommendation relating to a proposed Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance which would provide for application for a Special Exception Use in unique instances where
placement of a metal accessory building has been denied in a residential zoning district.
Mr. Mort Wetterling briefed Commission Members on the need for the proposed Amendment. .After brief
discussion among Members, Bryan Lankhorst made a motion to recommend approval of the Amendment as
drafted. Brian Johnson seconded the motion, and all Commission Members voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 3 — Continued Conunission discussion relative to an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
regarding regulations, placement, exceptions, and definitions relative to satellite antennas and dishes.
Mr, Mort Wetterling gave explanation of the purpose for the proposed Amendment. Commission Members
briefly discussed the contents of the proposed Amendment and Brian Johnson made a motion to
recommend approval of the Amendment with the following changes: Pg. 4 — Special Exceptions, #2 -mark
out "side" as one of the prohibited areas to place a satellite antenna, and #3 -allow for storage of satellite
antennas in the side yard if properly screened. Ray Cowan seconded the motion and all Commission
Members voted in favor,
ITEM NO. 4 — 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.
• Code Enforcement/Planning Department staff report
Mort Wetterling briefed Commission Members on the status of preparation for the Re- Zoning Public
Hearings. He also updated the Commission on the proposed Arlington Wal -Mart situation, as well as the
Little School Road widening project.
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ADJOURN
With no further items for discussion, Ray Cowan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 P.M,
Bryan Lankhorst seconded the motion and all Commission Members voted in favor.
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