2009_05.21 PZ Minutes1009
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 21, 2009
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING, 6:00 P.M.
With a quorum, Chairman Hunn called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
Members present: David Hunn (Chairman), Ernest Harvey (Vice-Chairman), Lori Bryan, Ray
Cowan, Frank Fernandez, and Charles Overstreet. Mr. Cowan arrived at 6:08 P.M., and Mr.
Overstreet arrived at 6:55 P.M.
Members Absent: Lana Sather and Billy Simpson.
Staff present: James Cowey (Building Official) and Rachel Roberts (Planner).
I. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No visitors wished to speak.
II. MINUTES
Mr. Harvey motioned to approve the minutes from the May 21 meeting as published. Mr.
Fernandez seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
III. WORK SESSION: DEVELOPMENT NEAR OIL & GAS WELLS and POSSIBLE CHANGES
TO ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
(a) Oil and Gas requirements and impacts of drilling and wells on future development
The Commission reviewed the staff report submitt ed by Rachel Roberts and discussed the items
under consideration.
(1) The Commission discussed how compressors are defined in the city’s ordinance.
The members agreed that the term “compressor” should be defined in the city’s
ordinance and that on-site technical requirements for compressors should be
reviewed. The Commission further decided that temporary and permanent use of
compressors should be further defined.
(2) The Commission agreed to recommend adopting language similar to that used in the
City of Arlington concerning flaring. The language in City of Arlington’s ordinance is
as follows: “Flaring or burning of gas or petroleum of any kind after the well is in
production is prohibited. Temporary flaring or burning to accommodate public safety
may be performed but only when approved by the inspector.”
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(3) The Commission agreed that noise levels and materials to be used in fracturing
should be specified in the ordinance.
(4) The Commission decided to recommend requiring the use of closed loop systems
instead of pits.
(5) The Commission agreed that oil and gas operators should be required to specify the
water sources for their operations. The Commission also asked the staff to research
how often operators are required to submit reports to the state.
(6) The Commission recommends adopting language similar to the City of Mansfield’s
ordinance in terms of pipelines (City of Mansfield Resolution RE-2475-08).
(7) The Commission recommends adding language to the ordinance requiring lots to be
platted before drilling may occur; the Commission also decided that the term “site” in
this case needs to be defined further.
(8) The Commission recommends adding language for setbacks recommended by staff.
(9) The Commission asked staff to research noise barriers.
(10) The Commission recommends following the language in Fort Worth’s ordinance that
a permit will terminate if drilling of a well has not commenced within a time to be
specified in the ordinance. The Commission agreed that the ordinance should state
in an additional section that the permit shall expire, as the language is not clear. The
Commission agreed that the ordinance should be re-organized in order to make the
ordinance clearer.
(b) Possible changes to the zoning district classifications: amending or adding additional zoning
districts for commercial/industrial uses; adding a zero lot line or traditional neighborhood
development type district
The Commission asked staff to bring a suggested table of uses to the next meeting to guide the
discussion on uses to be allowed in the various commercial or industrial zoning districts.
Commission members expressed concern over the fo rm that a residential district of the kind
suggested might take. Staff was asked to bring examples of quality R-4-type districts to the next
meeting.
IV. WORK SESSION: ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Due to the length of the discussion for Agenda Item III, the Commission agreed to postpone
discussion of items under Agenda Item IV. The Commission agreed to commence the next
meeting an hour earlier than usual in order to ensure that it had time to discuss these items.
V. STAFF REPORTS
(a) Membership Update
Mr. Cowey reminded the Commission that some members’ terms are up for renewal.
(b) Update on City Projects
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Mr. Cowey gave updates to the Commission on several city projects and upcoming events,
including the movie in the park to be held the next weekend.
The Commission agreed to again meet at 6:00 for the next meeting.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Harvey made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Ms. Bryan seconded the motion. There
being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
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David Hunn, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
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Rachel Roberts
Planner