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CITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
15 JULY 1999 — 7 :00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Jerry Miller called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
Commission Members Present: Jerry Miller, Bryan Lankhorst, Richard Jernigan, Brian Jolmson, and Ray
Cowan. David Conroy arrived late and Tiffany Spencer was absent. Alternate Jody Risinger was asked to
move to an active position.
City Staff Present: Ted Rowe, City Manager; Mort Wetterling, Planning Department; Chrissy Knapp,
Permit Clerk; and Linda Royster, Director of Utility Billing,
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 — The Kennedale Planning and Zoning Commission will reconvene a Public
Hearing which had been previously recessed on 17 June 1999. The Public Hearing will receive citizens'
comments relative to the request for a change of zoning classification for approximately 78.69 acres of land
for the proposed Berkshire Addition, located between Swiney Hiett Road and Eden Road in Kennedale,
Texas. The applicant, Mr. Jerry Jordan, has requested a zoning classification change from "AG"
(Agriculture) to that of "PD" (Planned Development).
The Planning Department received notice from Mrs. Bratone that Mr. Jordan no longer represented the
heirs who own the property. Therefore, the City Attorney advises that the request for rezoning has been
voided. The Public Hearing was dismissed at 7:07 P.M.
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CITY OF KENNEDALE
MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
15 JULY 1999 — 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Conroy called the meeting to order at 7:26 P.M.
Commission Members Present: David Conroy, Jerry Miller, Bryan Lankhorst, Richard Jernigan, Brian
Johnson, and Ray Cowan. Tiffany Spencer was unable to attend, therefore, Alternate Jody Risinger, was
asked to sit in her absence.
City Staff Present: Mort Wetterling, Planning Department; Chrissy Knapp, Permit Clerk
ITEM NO. 1 — Approval of the minutes of the Public Hearing and regularly scheduled meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, dated 17 June 1999.
Jerry Miller made a motion to accept the minutes as drafted. Richard Jernigan seconded the motion and all
Commission Members voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 2 — The Commission will reconvene discussion and consideration of a request for a change of
zoning classification for approximately 78.69 acres of land for the proposed Berkshire Addition, located
between Swiney Hiett Road and Eden Road. The applicant, Mr. Jerry Jordan, is requesting a zone change
from "AG" (Agriculture) to that of "PD" (Planned Development). The June Public Hearing, on this
subject, was recessed as a result of some legal complications relative to property ownership.
Ray Cowan made a motion to reject the zoning change request due to the voided request. Bryan Lankhorst
seconded the motion and all Commission Members voted in favor,
ITEM NO. 3 — Mr. Mery Reagan has requested an opportunity to address the Kemnedale Planning and
Zoning Commission regarding the presentation of a Concept Plan for a proposed Sub Division which
would be located on property between Swiney Hiett Road and Eden Road in Kennedale, Texas. It is
conceivable that Mr. Reagan may withdraw and cancel his presentation at the last minute, relative to the
outcome of the previous Agenda Item (No. 2).
Mr. Larry Gill, representing Mr. Mery Reagan, addressed Commnission Members regarding his Concept
Plan for "Key Branch Estates." The proposed Sub Division would consist of 26 Lots, approximately 2
acres in size, with homes built in a price range of $250,000 to $500,000. Mr. Gill also proposed that each
lot be connected to City water, but not sewer. He suggested the use of septic systems for the lots instead of
a sanitary sewer system. Commission Members expressed disapproval on the septic system concept.
David Conroy gave a brief explanation to Mr. Gill on how important it would be for the proposed Sub
Division to be connected to the City's sanitary sewer system. Mr. Gill explained that he would need to do
more research and gather a little more information about the proposed "Key Branch Estates," and he would
get in touch with City Staff. Commission Members then had a brief discussion among themselves
regarding the possibility of formulating a new zoning classification for this proposed Sub Division, and
others like it that may be developed in the City sometime in the future.
ITEM NO. 4 — Resumption of Commission discussion relative to the formulation of a Sign Ordinance.
The previously scheduled June discussion was, again, postponed and rescheduled for July in an effort to
provide Commission Members with additional time to compare the information assembled to date.
Conunission Members tabled discussion of the Sign Ordinance until the next regularly scheduled meeting
on 19 August 1999.
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DISCUSSION
Mort Wetterling gave a short briefing on the progress of updating the "Master Land Use Plan" for The City.
He also explained that The City is currently working on the criteria involved in the selection of a committee
to help with the updating of the "Master Land Use Plan," as well as the zoning for The City.
ADJOURN
Bryan Lankhorst made a motion to adjourn at 9:17 P.M. Ray Cowan seconded the motion and all
Commission Members voted in favor.
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