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2014_09.18 PZ Minutes ic KENNEDALE Planning and Zoning Commission www.cityofkenneclale.com KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES COMMISSIONERS — REGULAR MEETING September 18, 2014 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:17 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioner Present Absent Ernest Harvey x Tom Pirtle x vacant Stephen Brim x Katie McFadden x Don Rawe x vacant Alternates Carolyn Williamson x vacant A quorum was present. Ms. Williamson was asked to serve as a regular member for the meeting. Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planning director); Katherine Rountree (board secretary). 111. WORK SESSION A. Update on revisions to the zoning code, including plans for establishing zoning for Urban Villages and Neighborhood Centers Ms. Roberts said that she is looking at having several subzones with different setbacks and requirements. Mr. Harvey suggested different lot types instead of subzones. The Commission discussed different ideas and concerns they had. Ms. Roberts said that she wanted to decrease the block perimeter maximum length to 400 feet on each side. The commission decided to discuss that topic at a later date. B. Discuss item for future consideration 1. Hilltop replat 2. Zoning standards for Old Town The Commission did not have time to discuss these items. C. Discuss ideas for potential changes to the industrial zoning district,to include a discussion of possible rezoning of properties identified in the comprehensive plan as light industrial but not currently zoned for industrial use Ms. Roberts asked the Commission for input on the ideas she had given them in the staff report and for any other concerns they may have. Mr. Harvey said he is concerned about the existing businesses that are heavy industrial. He suggested making the heavy industrial businesses a special exception but they have to apply to the board of adjustment to get approval. He said any future businesses will have to abide by the light industrial zoning. Ms. Roberts said she will look more into the issue after she gets more information from the right resources. The work session closed at 7:07 P.M. IV. REGULAR SESSION V. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:07 P.M. VI. ROLL CALL Commissioner Present Absent Ernest Harvey x Tom Pirtle x vacant Stephen Brim x Katie McFadden x Don Rawe x vacant Alternates Carolyn Williamson x vacant A quorum was present. Ms. Williamson was asked to serve as a regular member for the meeting. Staff present: Rachel Roberts (planning director); Katherine Rountree (board secretary). VII. MINUTES APPROVAL A. Review and consider approval of minutes from the August 21, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Pirtle motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rawe and passed with all in favor except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting. VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM Hank Barnes, 116 Collett Sublett Rd, addressed the Commission. He said that home developers had cleared out brush and trees by his house and he has had theft on his property from that occasion. He said he thinks there will be future issues between developers and home owners by not finishing fencing on existing homes that had previously been cleared out. He said that home builders also leave trash on construction sites that need to be cleaned up. Mr. Barnes also said that when home builders tear down a house, dirt will be in the air which can be prevented by wetting the land. Mr. Harvey addressed each situation for Ms. Roberts to check into. IX. REGULAR ITEMS There were no regular items X. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS The Drug Take Back Program is going to be held September 27th from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Police Department. A volunteer is bringing back the Bird Workshop Program in the upcoming months. On October 9th at 5:30 P.M., the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting during a work session to discuss the Downtown Village concept,joined by a consultant. On October 11th, the Historical Society is having an annual membership meeting. On October 18th, the Bring It! drop off is going to be held in Town Center from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. XI. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Williamson motioned to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pirtle and passed with all in favor except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M.