01.21.1999 PZ MinutesCITY OF KENNEDALE
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MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
21 JANUARY 1999 — 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Conroy called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M.
Commission Members Present: David Conroy, Roy Cowan, Brian Johnson, Jerry Miller, and Bryan
Lankhorst. Richard Jernigan and Tiffany Spencer were not in attendance. As a result, Jody Risinger was
moved from alternate to active status.
Staff Members Present: Mort Wetterling, Code Enforcement.
ITEM NO. 1 — Approval of the minutes of the Public Hearing and regularly scheduled meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, dated 17 December 1998.
After requiring that the words "MINUTES OF" be added to these documents, Bryan Lankhorst made a
motion to accept the minutes. Jerry Miller seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 2 — Consideration and approval of a Plat which converts Tract 1 of Abstract 1448, in the JOEL
SNIDER SURVEY, into Lot 1 of Block 1 in the Kennedale Speedway Park Addition. The applicants are
Messrs. Ronnie Nowell and Moms Kelly. This action is taken as a prerequisite to receiving City services
as well as in preparation for Construction Permit acquisition.
Chairman Conroy gave the Commission members a brief overview on the need and reason that the Platting
is being requested. The property owner, Mr. Ronnie Nowell, then addressed the Commission at which time
he stated that his race track, currently under construction, had targeted March 1999 as the opening date. He
advised that he had water service capability but would like to be able to avail himself of City sewer as
opposed to a septic system. Discussion relative to the availability of the nearest sewer line, to which he
might connect, took place as did discussion regarding the track's days and hours of operation, proposed
customer parking areas and the need for stand by ambulance service, the latter being a requirement for
acquisition of a track license. Mr. Nowell briefed Commission members on the type of muffler that would
be required, when the subject of noise was addressed. City Staff advised that a portion of the property was
in Floodway/Floodplain areas and that engineering studies had been required to ensure that construction,
within those special flood hazard areas, would be avoided and that all FEMA requirements would be met.
Jerry Miller made a motion to approve the Plat and Bryan Lankhorst seconded the motion. All
Commission members voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 3 — Continued Commission discussion relative to the drafting/formulation of the City's Sign
Ordinance.
Chairman Conroy advised fellow Commission members that due to the limited administrative services
available at City Hall, the typing of a rough draft of this proposed Ordinance would probably become a
Commission function. Additionally, input had been received from three Commission members which
merited review therefore it was deemed appropriate to table further discussion and possible action until the
February 1999 meeting at which time it should be made an Agenda Item.
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Chairman Conroy advised fellow Commission members of the recent action taken by City Council, relating
to acceptance, changes and deletions to the previously proposed amendments to Chapter 17.
Commission members requested that City Staff provide a map, similar to the current Zoning Map, which
depicts the ETJ and the areas which were recently annexed ; a two sheet approach was recommended.
The Commission resumed discussion regarding the ETJ and the City's recently annexed areas. Staffing
problems, platting, building regulations and Legal Non - Conforming uses and properties were also
addressed. In response to a Commission question, Staff advised that the City was currently operating with
just one Building Inspector which may prove to be a problem, at some time in the future, when new home
construction increases dramatically.
Chairman Conroy again advised all Coinmiission members of the fact that availing themselves of the
various COG courses offered was very worthwhile and that course tuition was funded through the City.
ADJOURN
With no further business to discuss, Brian Johnson made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Ray
Cowan and all voted in favor.
Time: 8:37 P.M.
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Plannin
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Chairman, Planning
Commission