2014_07.17 PZ Minutes KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
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KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
July 17, 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 6:14 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.
Carolyn 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. Discuss any item on the regular session agenda
Mr. Harvey discussed case PZ 14-06. Ms. Roberts explained that she recommends owners with non-
conforming buildings to not need a special exception from the Board of Adjustment if they want to repair
or renovate the inside of an existing building to encourage redevelopment. Mr. Harvey recommended
adding a provision that if an expansion is under 10%, builders only need staff approval, but anything with
more than 25% needs a Board of Adjustment approval. Also, the Commission discussed allowing pole
signs when changing businesses if the sign falls within compliance. Mr. Harvey discussed the remaining
incorrect statements and corrections with Ms. Roberts over the proposed code under case PZ 14-06.
B. Discuss item for future consideration
The Commission did not have time to discuss these items.
1. Subdivision standards for infill lots
2. Zoning standards for Old Town
3. Neighborhood districts
C. Update on revisions to the zoning code, including plans for establishing zoning for Urban
Villages and Neighborhood Centers
The Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 7:11 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:15 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 for approval of minutes from the June 19, 2014 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
Mr. Rawe motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Ms. McFadden and passed
with all in favor except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
A. CASE # PZ 14-06 to receive comments and consider approval on an ordinance amending
Chapter 17, Article VI, "Zoning", of the code of ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas, as
amended, by amending Section 17-415A "EC" Employment Center District of the Kennedale City
Code and Exhibit "A" for same.
1. Staff Presentation
Ms. Roberts gave the staff presentation. She described the expansion of the Employment Center District.
It requires going by the code and making redevelopment easier for existing buildings. Ms. Roberts
reviewed the corrections that were discussed in the work session.
2. Public Hearing
No one registered to speak.
3. Staff Response and Summary
Staff recommended approval.
4. Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission
Ms. McFadden motioned to approve with the list of changes that staff outlined. The motion was seconded
by Ms. Williamson and passed unanimously except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
B. CASE # PZ 14-07 Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance approval regarding a request
for a city-initiated zoning change from "C-2" General commercial district to "EC" Employment
Center district for approximately 3.1 acres located at 5411 Kennedale Pkwy, 1298 & 1302 W
Kennedale Pkwy, 5500 E IH 20, and an unaddressed parcel on E IH 20, legal description of David
Strickland Survey A1376 Tr 32B01 & 32D, M J Freeman Addn Blk 1 Lot 1, Broyles Addn Bilk 1 Lot 1
& Part of closed street, and Dunlap Subdivision Bilk 1 Lot 1, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas.
1) Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts gave the staff presentation. She explained how to redevelop existing structures and that the
proposed district is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. She explained that the EC district
would help to improve site design. Ms. Roberts explained she had no feedback from the property owners.
2) Public hearing
No one registered to speak.
3) Staff response and summary
Staff recommended approval.
4) Action by Planning and Zoning Commission
Ms. Williamson motioned to approve with corrections to the ordinance as described by Ms. Roberts. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Rawe and passed unanimously except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from
voting.
X. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts said the Bird Identification Workshop is going to be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 8 A.M.
Ms. Roberts said the Children's Garden event is being held on July 22, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Ms. Roberts said that she met with a consultant about developing the code for the Downtown Village
District and created a plan about the proposal, which will be submitted within a week or two. Also, they
will have several meetings between the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Brim motioned to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Williamson and passed with all in favor
except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M.
ATTEST:
Ernest Harvey, Chair Katherine Rountree, Board Secretary
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