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2014_06.19 PZ Minutes - Special KENNEDALE Planning and Zoning Commission www.cityofl<ennedale.com KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING June 19, 2014 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:07 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 in place of Tom Pirtle, who was absent. 111. WORK SESSION A. Discuss regulations for a proposed new Neighborhood Center zoning district Ms. Roberts explained that she has updated the documents. She described the changes she had made, including replacing the approval process flow chart and adding a separate glazing requirement for non- residential versus residential uses. The Commission discussed the illustrations, and Mr. Harvey suggested adding additional examples and illustrations for glazing, landscaping, masonry, etc. Ms. McFadden thought that it would even benefit the residents. The Commission discussed the sign requirements and Ms. Roberts proposed allowing blade signs. The Commission suggested adding requirements about sign height and pedestrian clearance and requirements to avoid sign clutter. Ms. Roberts suggested some restrictions on neon lighting. Mr. Harvey suggested putting the topic of blade signs in further review. Mr. Brim explained that three different tree species, from a developer's standpoint, is slightly restrictive. He said that two tree species would be fine and would be more eye appealing rather than different species of trees growing together. Mr. Harvey said that he understands why staff would suggest using at least three but wants to reduce the number to two. Ms. Roberts suggested that if developers get written consent from the Zoning Administrator, the number can be reduced to two species. Ms. McFadden explained it might be a good idea to suggest to developers to include bigger trees. The Commission discussed whether buildings with parking in the back would be required to have an entrance in the back and said that developers should be given the option for both a front and back entrance. Ms. Roberts and Ms. McFadden stated that A streets have parking in the back and that B streets can have a little parking in the front and parking in the back. Ms. McFadden suggested including better illustrations to explain to developers the parking and entrance requirements. B. Discuss item for future consideration 1. Green /environmental regulations- The Commission discussed how green regulations should be incorporated into the city's other regulations to allow residents to use more environmentally friendly items. Mr. Harvey said the City should have a reward system for developers who wanted to incorporate green elements. Mr. Brim said that Fort Worth offers a Storm Water Credit. Mr. Harvey suggested also including different variables in the reward process such as possibly setbacks, trees, irrigation modifications, etc. Mr. Harvey stated that more review on the subject will be at hand. 2. Subdivision standards for infill lots- Ms. Roberts suggested leaving this item on the agenda, in case the City is not able to add consultants into the budget and the City has to develop these regulations in-house. 3. Zoning standards for Old Town- Ms. Roberts explained the City has received quotes from consultants about moving forward with doing the downtown village code, which will require public input. So far one quote has been offered but she is waiting on a response as to whether to continue with this consultant or keep looking. She explained that she would like to put consultants in the budget to help get this phase done. This Commission moved this item up to a regular work session agenda item. 4. Employment Center district- Ms. Roberts said the Employment Center district will be extended across Business 287, which Council wants to see on their agenda in August. She said it will also be extended into Oak Crest but wants to see resident input on the project before that part begins. Ms. Roberts requested that the Employment Center district extension into Oak Crest move to a work session agenda item rather than a future session item and said that the extension across Business 287 will be on the next regular session agenda. C. Discuss regulations for a proposed new Urban Village zoning district The Commission did not have time to discuss this item IV. REGULAR SESSION V. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Harvey called the regular session to order at 7:08 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 continued to serve as a regular member in place of Tom Pirtle. Staff present: Rachel Roberts (Planning Director); Katherine Rountree (Board Secretary) VII. MINUTES APPROVAL A. Review and consider approval of minutes from the May 15, 2014 Planning &Zoning Commission regular meeting Mr. Rawe made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Ms. Williamson. The motion passed with all in favor except Mr. Brim, who abstained. B. Minutes from the June 7, 2014 Planning &Zoning Commission work session Ms. McFadden made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Rawe. The motion passed with all in favor, except Mr. Harvey, who abstained. VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM There were no visitors who registered to speak IX. REGULAR ITEMS X. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Roberts explained the Bird Identification Workshop would be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2014 meeting at 8:00 A.M. in the Jury Room. If you can't make it by 8:00 A.M., meet at South West Nature Preserve around 8:30 A.M. Mr. Brim explained the Adopt-A-Spot program is progressing. There will be a formal document allowing citizens and groups to sign up to take care of an area in Kennedale. XI. ADJOURNMENT Ms. McFadden made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Brim. The motion passed with all in favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 P.M.