2015_07.16 PZ Packet ic.
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofkennedale.com
KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
July 16, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. WORK SESSION
A. Introduction to LSL Planning staff
B. Discuss draft ordinance for Neighborhood Center and Urban Village overlay districts
C. Discuss items for future consideration
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
VI. ROLL CALL
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from June 18, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
VIII.VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Planning and Zoning Commission not scheduled on
the Agenda may speak to the Commission, provided that an official `Speaker's Request Form'has been
completed and submitted to the Commission Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. All comments
must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual commissioners or staff. All speakers must limit
their comments to the subject matter as listed on the `Speaker's Request Form.'No formal action can be
taken on these items.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
X. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
XI.ADJOURNMENT
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the July 16,2015, Planning and Zoning Commission agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to
the main entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and readily
accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of said
meeting,in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Rachel Roberts, Board Secretary
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS
Date: July 16, 2015
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION- A.
I. Subject:
Introduction to LSL Planning staff
II. Originated by:
Rachel Roberts, City Planner
III. Summary:
Kennedale selected the consultant planning firm of LSL Planning to lead the code update for the City
of Kennedale. Project staff from LSL Planning will attend the meeting to introduce themselves to the
Commission. LSL is based out of Michigan, but its staff has done work throughout the country.
Kennedale city staff were impressed by LSL's innovative approach to codifying planning and
development regulations, known as iZone. This approach makes the development process much
easier to understand. We look forward to working with the LSL team.
LSL staff have sent us a survey for the Planning &Zoning Commission members to fill out, which you
should have received by email. In case you didn't get the email, though, the survey is also included in
your packet. If possible, please bring your completed survey to the meeting. If you prefer, you can also
turn in the survey (drop off at City Hall or send to me by email) prior to the meeting.
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
None
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS
Date: July 16, 2015
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION- B.
I. Subject:
Discuss draft ordinance for Neighborhood Center and Urban Village overlay districts
II. Originated by:
Rachel Roberts, City Planner
III. Summary:
The attached ordinance is a draft based on comments from the Planning & Zoning Commission in past
work sessions. Due to budget limitations, we are not able to bring the case to you for a public hearing
at this time. However, if the Commission supports the ordinance as written, staff will schedule the
public hearing for ordinance adoption as soon as the budget permits (we're hoping to be able to move
it forward in August or September). Please note that because you are considering this item during a
work session, you are not able to formally approve the ordinance or receive comments from the public
during discussion of the ordinance. Agreeing with the ordinance as written at this time would be in
concept only, and indicating approval at this time does not oblige Commission members to approve
the ordinance when it is considered formally.
You will see one or two places in the draft ordinance where an illustration is still needed, and some of
the numbering needs correcting. However, the text of the ordinance should have captured your
comments from past work sessions.
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
None
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
1. draft ordinance Neighborhood Village and Urban draft ordinance establishing NC
Village idistrict.docx
DRAFT. subject to change pending review by city attorney and city council
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE
KENNEDALE CITY CODE (1991), AS AMENDED, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS BY AMENDING
SECTION 17-420 "OVERLAY DISTRICTS" BY ADDING A
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted
by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, in order to promote the public health, safety and general welfare the City
Council desires to adopt the proposed amendment to its city code in order to
establish regulations that allow for development in keeping with the character of the
Neighborhood Village and Urban Village character districts described in the
comprehensive land use plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has
adopted a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of
buildings, other structures and land for business, industrial, residential or other
purposes, for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kennedale, Texas held
a public hearing on [August 20, 2015], and the City Council of the City of Kennedale,
Texas held a public hearing on [DATE], with respect to the amendments described
herein; and
Whereas, the City has complied with all requirements of Chapter 211 of the Local
Government Code, Section 17-429 of the Zoning Ordinance, and all other laws dealing
with notice, publication, and procedural requirements for the approval of amending the
Schedule of Uses under Section 17-421 of the Kennedale City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF KENNEDALE, THAT:
SECTION 1.
Article VI, "Zoning", of Chapter 17, "Planning and Land Development", of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Kennedale is hereby amended by amending existing text and
adding a new section to Section 17-420, "Overlay Districts" to read as follows:
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(a) Location of overlay districts. In addition to any other applicable regulations, the
standards contained in this section shall govern the development of land and structures
along the Business 287 corridor and the Interstate 20/Loop 820 corridors.
(1) Business 287 overlay district. The Business 287 overlay district shall be that
corridor which is located along the entire length of Business 287 between southeast
Loop 820 (to the northwest) and F.M. 1187 (to the southeast) and passing through
the City of Kennedale. The overlay district shall include all property that has its
access to and is located within three hundred (300) feet of the centerline of Business
287 on both sides of the highway except for that portion which is in an
unincorporated area. Any area within these boundaries that is annexed into the city
after the adoption of this section shall automatically be included in the Business 287
overlay district.
(2) Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay district. The Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay
district shall be that corridor which is located along the south side of the entire length
of the Loop 820 and Interstate 20 access road adjacent to the Kennedale city limits,
between the Union Pacific railroad tracks to the west and the westernmost side of
the access road bridge over Village Creek to the east. The Interstate 20/Loop 820
overlay district shall include all property that has its access to and is located on the
south side of the road within three-hundred (300) feet of the centerline of the Loop
820 and the Interstate 20 access road adjacent to the Kennedale city limits.
(3) "NC" Neighborhood center overlay district. The "NC Neighborhood center
overlay district shall be located in areas identified in the comprehensive land use
plan identified as Neighborhood Village.
(4) "UV" Urban village overlay district. The "UV" Urban village overlay district shall
be located in areas identified in the comprehensive land use plan identified as Urban
Village.
(5) Employment center district. Notwithstanding anything in this section to the
contrary, the Business 287 and Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay districts shall not be
deemed to extend into any area now or subsequently zoned as "EC" employment
center district.
(b) Purpose.
(1) The purposes of the Business 287 and the Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay
districts are:
(a) To provide for the development of a combination of office, retail, service,
commercial, industrial and manufacturing uses in a consistent manner
throughout the overlay districts in the City of Kennedale; and
(b) To enhance the visual image of the corridors and maximize traffic safety.
(2) The purpose of the Neighborhood center overlay district is to serve the
surrounding neighborhood and community. Uses should include a dense mix of
residences and businesses. Neighborhood center districts should be very easily
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accessible by foot from the surrounding neighborhoods. Intensity of each district
should vary based on the surrounding context.
(3) The purpose of the Urban village overlay district is to act as gateways into the
"core" of Kennedale. These areas should include a dense mix of residences and
businesses in a walkable environment. They are similar to Neighborhood Villages,
yet larger and of a higher intensity. While Urban Villages should promote pedestrian
circulation and access from nearby neighborhoods and areas, it can be expected
that a significant number of visitors will access the urban village by car. A "park once
and walk everywhere" approach should be taken during the design phase of urban
villages to enable convenient and pleasant walking.
(c) Applicability in event of conflict. This section is to be superimposed in addition to
the regulations applicable to any approved underlying (or base) district. The existence
or use of any building or land in an overlay district shall be subject to the time limitations
and amortization provisions set forth in this section and in sections 17-428 and 17-430.
To the extent of any conflict between this section and any other provision in any city
ordinance, the more strict provision shall prevail. [no change from existing text]
(d) Permitted underlying (or base) district. Prior to the use of any land or building in
the overlay district, a permitted underlying (or base) zoning district shall be approved in
accordance with section 17-429 of this division in addition to the overlay district.
(1) Permitted underlying zoning districts in the Business 287 overlay district shall
include C-0, C-1, C-2 and I districts. AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, OT, D, MF, and MH districts
are not permitted as underlying districts. Sexually oriented businesses are not
permitted in the Business 287 overlay district.
(2) Permitted underlying zoning districts in the Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay
district shall include R-3, MF, MH, C-0, C-1, C-2, and I districts. AG, R-1, R-2, OT,
and D districts are not permitted as underlying districts. Sexually oriented
businesses are not permitted in the Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay district.
(3) Permitted underlying zoning districts in the Neighborhood center overlay district
and the Urban village overlay district are [list current zoning for those properties].
(4) Notwithstanding subsections (d)(1) and (2) above, a sexually oriented business
may be operated on the following sites:
a. Tract 31 C of Abstract 1376 in the David Strickland Survey (1.0 acre).
b. Tract 3G, Abstract 716, W.H. Hudson Survey (3.5 acres).
(e) Building setback regulations.
(1) Setbacks for the Business 287 and the Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay districts.
(1) — (4) [no change except renumber as (a) — (d)]
(2) Setbacks for the Neighborhood center overlay district.
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Setbacks for the Neighborhood center overlay district shall be as set forth in the
following table. Conforming residential uses in existence at the date this ordinance
is adopted [or insert date] shall be considered conforming in terms of setbacks after
this ordinance is adopted.
Front (in feet) Side (in feet) Rear (in feet)
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Per
Residential 20 40 10 15 underlying n/a
base
district
30, or as
Residenti specified Per
al corner 20 40 by Publ n/a underlying n/a
lot design district
manual
Non- 20 25 8 ' n/a ' 10 ',2 202
residential
As 30, unless
Non- specified otherwise
residentia by Public specified 2 2
1 corner 20 25 Works by Public 10 20
lot design Works
manual design
manual 2
Additional requirements:
(a) A twenty-five (25) foot setback from the 100-year floodplain is required for all structures.
(b) Accessory structures shall have a minimum front setback of ten feet (10') from the
primary structure. Side and rear setbacks shall be the same as for primary structures.
1 A thirty-five (35) foot minimum side and rear setback is required from adjacent properties
with existing residential use not located within the Neighborhood center overlay district. The
setback is required on any side abutting an existing residential use not located within the
overlay district, where the use was in existence prior to adoption of this district.
2 Additional setback may be required to accommodate fire lanes, easements, or other uses.
The minimum and maximum setback requirements shall not supersede other safety or
public health requirements of the Kennedale City Code that may require larger side or rear
setbacks.
(3) Setbacks for the Urban village overlay district.
Setbacks for the Urban village overlay district shall be as set forth in the following
table. Conforming residential uses in existence at the date this ordinance is adopted
[or insert date] shall be considered conforming in terms of setbacks after this
ordinance is adopted.
Front (in feet) Side (in feet) Rear (in feet)
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Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Per
Residential 20 40 10 20 underlying n/a
base
district
20, or as
Residenti specified Per
al corner 20 40 by Publ 40 underlying n/a
lot design district
manual
Non- 15 25 10 ' n/a ' 10 ',2 202
residential
As 45, unless
Non- specified otherwise
residentia by Public specified �,2 1,2
1 corner 15 25 Works by Public 10 20
lot design Works
manual design
manual 2
Additional requirements:
(a) A twenty-five (25) foot setback from the 100-year floodplain is required for all structures.
(b) Accessory structures shall have a minimum front setback of ten feet (10') from the
primary structure. Side and rear setbacks shall be the same as for primary structures.
1 A thirty-five (35) foot minimum side and rear setback is required from adjacent properties
with existing residential use not located within the Neighborhood center overlay district. The
setback is required on any side abutting an existing residential use not located within the
overlay district, where the use was in existence prior to adoption of this district.
2 Additional setback may be required to accommodate fire lanes, easements, or other uses.
The minimum and maximum setback requirements shall not supersede other safety or
public health requirements of the Kennedale City Code that may require larger side or rear
setbacks.
(f) Parking regulations.
(1) Parking regulations for the Business 287 and the Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay
districts. [no change except renumbered]
(a) For each permissible use in an overlay district, all off-street parking shall be
regulated in accordance with the regulations of section 17-424 of this article.
(b) Any building or use not in an overlay district before the effective date of this
article shall be required to comply with the parking regulations of this subsection
by September 9, 2000. All other uses shall be required to comply immediately
with this subsection.
(2) Parking for the Neighborhood center overlay district. [
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(a) All off-street parking created after the date this ordinance is adopted [or
supply date] shall be located behind the main structure or to the side of the main
structure. No parking shall be permitted within the minimum front setback.
(b) If off-street parking is constructed to the side of the primary structure, no
more than forty percent (40%) of the lot frontage (lot width) shall be used for off-
street parking (residential or non-residential use). The Zoning Administrator is
authorized to permit up to fifty (50) percent of the lot frontage to be used for off-
street parking when requested, in writing, to permit construction of parking for
irregular-shaped parcels where the shape of the parcel prohibits the construction
of sufficient parking behind the main structure to meet the minimum parking
requirements.
(c) Parking minimums and maximums.
(i) Minimum. For each permissible use in a Neighborhood center overlay
district, all off-street parking shall be regulated in accordance with the
regulations of section 17-424 of this article.
(ii) Maximum. No more than fifty percent (50%) more than the minimum
number of required parking spaces per use shall be permitted.
(d) Where off-street parking areas for non-residential uses are located adjacent
to a property with a residential primary use in existence before this overlay
district was adopted, the off-street parking areas shall be screened in accordance
with Sec. 17-425, except that breaks in the screening structure shall be provided,
as needed, to accommodate pedestrian and cyclist connections across
properties (if provided). Screening shall be maintained in good condition at all
times.
Break in screening wall
for pedestrian path
Illustration [x]. Example of break in screening wall.
(e) Shared parking. Shared parking is permitted if a shared parking agreement
has been signed and notarized by all users/parties who intend to share parking.
The shared parking plan will be subject to review and approval of the
Administrator, and the parking agreement must be filed with the Tarrant County
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Clerk. A reduction of up to twenty percent (20%) of the required parking may be
permitted. Parking may be shared by different uses on a shared or adjacent site,
but the parking facility must be located within six hundred (600) feet of the
primary structure for each use. The Administrator is not required to approve a
reduction in the required number of parking spaces.
(f) Compact car parking. Up to fifteen percent (15%) of the required parking may
be designed and sized for compact vehicles.
(g) Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided for every non-residential
use.
(i) Parking amount. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum amount
of 5% of the number of spaces provided for car parking.
(ii) Design of bicycle parking spaces. For each required bicycle parking space,
a stationary object shall be provided to which a user can secure a bicycle with
at least two points of contact with a 6-foot cable and lock. The stationary object
shall be either a freestanding bicycle rack or a wall-mounted bracket.
Freestanding bicycle racks shall be inverted "U," post and ring, or some other
form of bicycle rack providing at least two points of contact. Grid/fence-type
racks and wave/ribbon-type bicycle racks are prohibited. Objects for securing
bicycles must be dedicated for that purpose and may not be primarily for any
other purpose (e.g., signage, traffic safety).
(iii) Location of bicycle parking. The bicycle rack shall be located within 60 feet
of the main entrance of the building it serves, and may be located between the
street curb and the building, subject to the approval of the Development
Services Director. Each bicycle parking area shall be separated from motor
vehicle parking and maneuvering areas by a barrier, post, or bollard or by at
least five (5) feet of open space.
(iv) Shared bicycle parking. Up to two (2) bicycle parking spaces may be
shared by different uses on a shared or adjacent site, but the parking facility
must be located within six hundred (600) feet of the primary entry for the
primary structure for each use.
(3) Parking for the Urban village overlay district.
(a) All off-street parking created after the date this ordinance is adopted [or
supply date] shall be located behind the main structure or to the side of the main
structure. No parking shall be permitted within the minimum front setback.*
(b) Parking located to the side of a primary structure. [add illustration]
(i) Non-residential uses. If off-street parking is constructed to the side of the
primary structure, no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot frontage
(lot width) shall be used for off-street parking for non-residential uses. The
Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit up to thirty-five (35) percent of the
lot frontage to be used for off-street parking when requested, in writing, to
permit construction of parking for irregular-shaped parcels where the shape of
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the parcel prohibits the construction of sufficient parking behind the main
structure to meet the minimum parking requirements.
(ii) Residential uses. If off-street parking is constructed to the side of the
primary structure, and no more than forty (40%) of the frontage of the lot shall
be used for off-street parking. Off-street parking requirements shall be in
accordance with the parking schedule found in section 17-421 hereof. Parking
spaces for at least two (2) motor vehicles shall be provided in an enclosed
garage for any single family dwelling constructed after the date of adoption of
this section. A front entry garage is prohibited unless the vehicle entryway is
screened from view from the front public right-of-way by the dwelling or other
structure. For the purposes of this section, a porte-cochere shall constitute
sufficient screening of a front entry garage provided the vehicle entryway of
the garage is located no less than eighty (80) feet from the front property line.
Regardless of the orientation of the garage required by this section, any gate
or door to a porte-cochere must be of wrought iron construction and must not
screen more than twenty-five (25) percent of its entryway.
(c) Parking minimums and maximums.
(i) Minimum. For each permissible use in a Neighborhood center overlay
district, all off-street parking shall be regulated in accordance with the
regulations of section 17-424 of this article.
(ii) Maximum. No more than fifty percent (50%) more than the minimum
number of required parking spaces per use shall be permitted.
(iii) The area used for off-street parking may not exceed fifty percent (50%)
of the total lot area. Travel lanes serving the parking lot will count as part of
the lot area used for parking spaces; travel lanes function primarily as drive
lanes rather than parking lanes, however, will not count toward the lot area
used for parking spaces.
(d) Where off-street parking areas for non-residential uses are located adjacent
to a property with a residential primary use in existence before this overlay
district was adopted, the off-street parking areas shall be screened in accordance
with Sec. 17-425, except that breaks in the screening structure shall be provided,
as needed, to accommodate pedestrian and cyclist connections across
properties (if provided). Screening shall be maintained in good condition at all
times.
Break in screening wall
for pedestrian path
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Illustration [x]. Example of break in screening wall.
(e) Shared parking. Shared parking is permitted if a shared parking agreement
has been signed and notarized by all users/parties who intend to share parking.
The shared parking plan will be subject to review and approval of the
Administrator, and the parking agreement must be filed with the Tarrant County
Clerk. A reduction of up to twenty percent (20%) of the required parking may be
permitted. Parking may be shared by different uses on a shared or adjacent site,
but the parking facility must be located within six hundred (600) feet of the
primary structure for each use. The Administrator is not required to approve a
reduction in the required number of parking spaces.
(f) Compact car parking. Up to fifteen percent (15%) of the required parking may
be designed and sized for compact vehicles.
(g) Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided for every non-residential
use.
(i) Parking amount. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum amount
of 5% of the number of spaces provided for car parking.
(ii) Design of bicycle parking spaces. For each required bicycle parking space,
a stationary object shall be provided to which a user can secure a bicycle with
at least two points of contact with a 6-foot cable and lock. The stationary object
shall be either a freestanding bicycle rack or a wall-mounted bracket.
Freestanding bicycle racks shall be inverted "U," post and ring, or some other
form of bicycle rack providing at least two points of contact. Grid/fence-type
racks and wave/ribbon-type bicycle racks are prohibited. Objects for securing
bicycles must be dedicated for that purpose and may not be primarily for any
other purpose (e.g., signage, traffic safety).
(iii) Location of bicycle parking. The bicycle rack shall be located within 60 feet
of the main entrance of the building it serves, and may be located between the
street curb and the building, subject to the approval of the Development
Services Director. Each bicycle parking area shall be separated from motor
vehicle parking and maneuvering areas by a barrier, post, or bollard or by at
least five (5) feet of open space.
(iv) Shared bicycle parking. Up to two (2) bicycle parking spaces may be
shared by different uses on a shared or adjacent site, but the parking facility
must be located within six hundred (600) feet of the primary entry for the
primary structure for each use.
(g) Building construction.
(1) Setbacks for the Business 287 and the Interstate 20/Loop 820 overlay districts.
[no change except renumbering]
(a) Any building wall that faces Business 287 or the access road to Interstate
20/Loop 820 shall have a minimum of eighty (80) percent of the surface area of
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the exterior walls from the grade to the eave area, excluding doors and windows,
constructed from one (1) or more of the following permanent building materials:
i. Glass or natural stone;
ii. Face brick or face tile;
iii. Concrete; or
iv. Split face concrete masonry units (haydite block) or decorative pattern
concrete block masonry units.
(b) Any building or use not in an overlay district before the effective date of
Ordinance No. 187 shall be required to comply with the building construction
regulations of this subsection when new building construction increases the
overall gross square footage of the structures on the entire lot by thirty (30)
percent or more of the square footage existing on the effective date of the
ordinance.
(h) Outside storage regulations.
(1) Outside storage regulations for the Business 287 and the Interstate 20/Loop 820
overlay districts. [no change except renumbering]
(a) All outside storage, when permitted by the regulations of both the underlying
zoning district and the overlay district, shall be regulated in accordance with
section 4-226 of the City Code.
(b) Any building or use not in an overlay district before the effective date of this
article shall be required to comply with the outside storage by the earlier of the
following dates:
i. March 9, 2002; or
ii. When the land use or ownership changes.
(2) Outside storage regulations for the Neighborhood center overlay district.
(a) All outside storage, when permitted by the regulations of both the underlying
zoning district and the overlay district, shall be regulated in accordance with
section 4-226 of the City Code and any other applicable codes and regulations.
(3) Outside storage regulations for the Urban village overlay district.
(a) All outside storage, when permitted by the regulations of both the underlying
zoning district and the overlay district, shall be regulated in accordance with
section 4-226 of the City Code and any other applicable codes and regulations.
(i) Screening regulations.
(1) Screening regulations for the Business 287 and the Interstate 20/Loop 820
overlay districts. [no change except renumbering]
(a) Screening shall be in accordance with the underlying zoning district and with
section 17-425 of the City Code, except for salvage yards. When a conflict
occurs between the underlying zoning district and section 17-425, the stricter
regulations shall prevail.
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(b) Special screening regulations for salvage yards are described in subsection
(m) (special conditions for salvage yards) hereof.
(c) Any building or use not in an overlay district before the effective date of
Ordinance No. 187 shall be required to comply with the screening regulations by
the earlier of the following dates:
a. March 9, 2003; or
b. When the land use or ownership changes.
(2) Screening regulations for the Neighborhood center overlay district.
(a) Screening for single family residential uses. Screening shall be in
accordance with Sec. 17-425.
(b) Screening for all other uses. Screening shall be in accordance with Sec. 17-
425 except where otherwise regulated below.
i. Garbage, refuse and trash collection/storage areas shall be screened by
a masonry enclosure on three (3) sides. Screening walls and fences
shall not be greater than eight (8) feet in height. Materials being stored
shall not be stored higher than one (1) foot below the screening provided.
ii. The fourth side shall be screened by a gate. The gate shall be made of
wrought iron or architectural metal.
iii. The masonry used must be of the same material as the primary building.
iv. Trash collection/storage areas or dumpsters shall be located behind the
primary structure but shall not be placed within 35 feet of a residential
use existing prior to the construction of a building intended for
commercial use.
(3) Screening regulations for the Urban village overlay district.
(a) Screening for single family residential uses. Screening shall be in
accordance with Sec. 17-425.
(b) Screening for all other uses. Screening shall be in accordance with Sec. 17-
425 except where otherwise regulated below.
i. Garbage, refuse and trash collection/storage areas shall be screened by
a masonry enclosure on three (3) sides. Screening walls and fences
shall not be greater than eight (8) feet in height. Materials being stored
shall not be stored higher than one (1) foot below the screening provided.
ii. The fourth side shall be screened by a gate. The gate shall be made of
wrought iron or architectural metal.
iii. The masonry used must be of the same material as the primary building.
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iv. Trash collection/storage areas or dumpsters shall be located behind the
primary structure but shall not be placed within 35 feet of a residential
use existing prior to the construction of a building intended for
commercial use.
(j) Reserved.
(k) Sign regulations. The sign regulations set forth in chapter 17, article VII, "Signs,"
of this Code shall apply to all uses located in the Business 287 and Interstate 20/Loop
820 overlay districts and in the Neighborhood Center and Urban Village overlay districts
except where otherwise regulated under sub-sections (n) and (o) below.
(1) Loading dock regulations for new construction. The following applies to new
construction:
(1) For each permissible use in an overlay district, all off-street parking shall be
regulated in accordance with the regulations of section 17-424 of this article.
(m) Special conditions for salvage yards. [no change from existing text]
(n) Additional regulations for Neighborhood center overlay districts.
(1) Blank wall limitation.
(a) Blank walls longer than forty (40) feet are prohibited for all uses (residential
and non-residential).
(b) For purposes of this district, "blank wall" means any building wall that is a
portion of a building wall or fagade without a window or door or similar
architectural feature and is over four (4) feet in height from ground level and
longer than forty (40) feet, as measured horizontally, without having a window,
door, building modulation, or other similar architectural feature meant to lessen
the apparent bulk or massing of a structure.
(2) Glazing requirements.
(a) For any primary structure, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) and a
maximum of sixty percent (60%) of the primary fagade shall have glazing. At
least one other fagade shall have a minimum of ten percent (10%) glazing.
(b) For non-residential uses, ground floor glazing on the primary facade shall
have a maximum sill height of four (4) feet.
(3) Building orientation and disposition. Each primary structure shall have its
primary entrance oriented to the front of the lot (toward the street right-of-way) on
which it is located. Additional entry points may be provided on side or rear fagades,
but primary entries shall be oriented to the front of the lot. For corner lots, the
primary entrance may be oriented toward the street intersection (corner).
(4) Sidewalks. Notwithstanding the requirements of Sec. 17-243, sidewalks within
this district shall be a minimum of five feet (5) and a maximum of eight feet (8') in
width.
DRAFT subject to change pending review by city attorney and city council
(5) Prohibited uses. Notwithstanding the underlying zoning district, the following
uses are prohibited within this district, except that any use hereby prohibited within
this district that is already in existence as a legal use at the time this district is
adopted shall be considered a legal use as permitted by and in accordance with Sec.
17-428.
(a) Auto Inspection Station
(b) Auto Paint & Body Shop
(c) Auto Parts Store
(d) Auto Repair Garage
(e) Auto Sales Lot
(f) Boat Sales
(g) Boat Storage
(h) Building materials establishment with outside storage
(i) Cabinet Shop
0) Car Wash
(k) Contractor Yard
(1) Farm Implement Sales
(m)Golf Course
(n) Gun Shooting Range
(o) Gunsmith Shop
(p) Heavy Equipment Sales
(q) Large Retail Facility
(r) Lumber Yard
(s) Manufacture Homes Sales Lot
(t) Mini-Warehouse
(u) Movie Theater, drive-in
(v) Nightclub or Dance Hall
(w)Paintball Sports, Survival Games
(x) Parking Lot, Commercial (for a fee)
(y) Pawnshop
(z) Private Club
(aa) Recreational Vehicle Sales
(bb) Restaurant, Drive-In
(cc) Service Station
(dd) Sexually Oriented Business
(ee) Taxidermist
(ff) Tool & equipment rental
(gg) Trailer sales & rental
(hh) Truck rental
(ii) Truck repair
DRAFT. subject to change pending review by city attorney and city council
(jj) Truck sales
(kk) Truck wash
(II) Vehicular racing facility
(6) Uses by special exception. When the following uses are permitted within the
underlying zoning district, they are permitted within this district only by special
exception. Any use prohibited within the underlying zoning district is also prohibited
within this district.
(a) Auto Rental
(b) Auto Sales (indoor display only; no outside storage or display and no repairs
permitted; all vehicles for sale, storage, or display must be stored inside an
enclosed structure meeting the standards of the overlay district, the
underlying zoning district, and all other applicable codes and regulations)
(c) Bowling Alley
(d) Motorcycle Sales (indoor display only; no outside storage or display and no
repairs permitted; all motorcycles for sale, storage, or display must be stored
inside an enclosed structure meeting the standards of the overlay district, the
underlying zoning district, and all other applicable codes and regulations)
(e) Plant Nursery
(o) Additional regulations for Urban Village overlay districts.
(1) Blank wall limitation.
(a) Blank walls longer than forty (40) feet are prohibited for all uses (residential
and non-residential).
(b) For purposes of this district, "blank wall" means any building wall that is a
portion of a building wall or facade without a window or door or similar
architectural feature and is over four (4) feet in height from ground level and
longer than forty (40) feet, as measured horizontally, without having a window,
door, building modulation, or other similar architectural feature meant to lessen
the apparent bulk or massing of a structure.
(2) Glazing requirements.
(a) For any primary structure, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) and a
maximum of sixty percent (60%) of the primary fagade shall have glazing. At
least one other facade shall have a minimum of twenty percent (20%) glazing.
(b) For non-residential uses, ground floor glazing on the primary facade shall
have a maximum sill height of four (4) feet.
(3) Building orientation and disposition. Each primary structure shall have its
primary entrance oriented to the front of the lot (toward the street right-of-way) on
which it is located. Additional entry points may be provided on side or rear facades,
but primary entries shall be oriented to the front of the lot. For corner lots, the
primary entrance may be oriented toward the street intersection (corner).
DRAFT. subject to change pending review by city attorney and city council
(4) Sidewalks. Notwithstanding the requirements of Sec. 17-243, sidewalks within
this district shall be a minimum of five feet (5) and a maximum of eight feet (8') in
width.
(5) Prohibited uses. Notwithstanding the underlying zoning district, the following
uses are prohibited within the Urban Village Overlay district, except that any use
hereby prohibited within this district that is already in existence as a legal use at the
time this district is adopted shall be considered a legal use as permitted by and in
accordance with Sec. 17-428.
(a) Auto Inspection Station
(b) Auto Paint & Body Shop
(c) Auto Parts Store
(d) Auto Repair Garage
(e) Auto Sales Lot
(f) Boat Sales
(g) Boat Storage
(h) Building materials establishment with outside storage
(i) Cabinet Shop
0) Car Wash
(k) Contractor Yard
(1) Farm Implement Sales
(m)Golf Course
(n) Gun Shooting Range
(o) Gunsmith Shop
(p) Heavy Equipment Sales
(q) Lumber Yard
(r) Manufacture Homes Sales Lot
(s) Mini-Warehouse
(t) Movie Theater, drive-in
(u) Nightclub or Dance Hall
(v) Paintball Sports, Survival Games
(w)Parking Lot, Commercial (for a fee)
(x) Pawnshop
(y) Private Club
(z) Recreational Vehicle Sales
(aa) Restaurant, Drive-In
(bb) Service Station
(cc) Sexually Oriented Business
(dd) Taxidermist
(ee) Tool & equipment rental
DRAFT subject to change pending review by city attorney and city council
(ff) Trailer sales & rental
(gg) Truck rental
(hh) Truck repair
(ii) Truck sales
(jj) Truck wash
(kk) Vehicular racing facility
(6) Uses by special exception. When the following uses are permitted within the
underlying zoning district, they are permitted within this district only by special
exception. Any use prohibited within the underlying zoning district is also prohibited
within this district.
(a) Auto Rental
(b) Auto Repair
(c) Auto Paint & Body Shop
(d) Auto Sales (indoor display only; no outside storage or display and no repairs
permitted; all vehicles for sale, storage, or display must be stored inside an
enclosed structure meeting the standards of the overlay district, the
underlying zoning district, and all other applicable codes and regulations)
(e) Bowling Alley
(f) Motorcycle Sales (indoor display only; no outside storage or display and no
repairs permitted; all motorcycles for sale, storage, or display must be stored
inside an enclosed structure meeting the standards of the overlay district, the
underlying zoning district, and all other applicable codes and regulations)
(g) Plant Nursery with outside sales, storage, or display
(7) Uses by conditional use permit. When the following uses are permitted within the
underlying zoning district, they are permitted within this district by conditional use
permit. Any use prohibited within the underlying zoning district is also prohibited
within this district.
(a) Large Retail Facility.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas (1991), as amended, except when
the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such
ordinances and such code, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances
and such code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction
DRAFT. subject to change pending review by city attorney and city council
such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clause, and phrases of this Ordinance, since the same would have been
enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such
unconstitutional section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase.
SECTION 4.
Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or
refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day
that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 5.
All rights and remedies of the City of Kennedale are expressly saved as to any
and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances governing zoning that have
accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued
violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or
not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be
prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 6.
The City Secretary of the City of Kennedale is hereby directed to publish in the
official newspaper of the City of Kennedale the caption, Section 1 , the penalty clause,
the publication clause, and the effective date clause of this ordinance as provided by
Section 3.10 of the Charter of the City of Kennedale.
SECTION 7.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its
passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS DAY OF [DATE].
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
EFFECTIVE:
DRAFT. subject to change pending review by city attorney and city council
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CITY ATTORNEY
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS
Date: July 16, 2015
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION- C.
I. Subject:
Discuss items for future consideration
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Under this agenda item, the Commission may discuss what work session items you would like to see
on future agendas.
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS
Date: July 16, 2015
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from June 18, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
II. Originated by:
Katherine Rountree, Permits Clerk
III. Summary:
Review and approve minutes from June 18, 2015 Planning and Zoning meeting
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
Approve
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
1. 06.18.2015 Planning and Zoning meeting 06 18 2015 PZ Minutes Final.docx
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofl(ennedale.com KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
June 18, 2015
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 6:07 PM
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Present Absent
Ernest Harvey X
Tom Pirtle X
Harry Browne X
Stephen Brim X
Jeff Whitacre X
Don Rawe X
Carolyn Williamson X
Alternates
Billy Gilley X
vacant
A quorum was present.
Mr. Brim joined the commission at 6:16 PM
Mr. Whitacre joined the commission at 6:48 PM
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary)
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss any item on the regular session agenda
Ms. Roberts and the commissioners went over the ordinance for Case PZ 15-02 for revisions. She went
over details on what was being proposed to the board. Mr. Harvey said that the proposed plans for the
future development need to have more detail as well as the ordinance.
B. Discuss draft ordinance for Neighborhood Center and Urban Village overlay districts
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
C. Discuss items for future consideration
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 6:58 PM
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
VI. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Present Absent
Ernest Harvey X
Tom Pirtle X
Harry Browne X
Stephen Brim X
Jeff Whitacre X
Don Rawe X
Carolyn Williamson X
Alternates
Billy Gilley X
vacant
A quorum was present.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary)
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
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
No one registered to speak.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
A. CASE# PZ 15-02 Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance approval regarding a request by
Kennedale Seniors, Ltd. for a zoning change from"R-3" Single Family Residential district to "PD"
Planned Development district for residential use for senior citizens for an approximately 24-acre tract
at 332-370 S. New Hope Rd, more particularly described as C B Teague Survey A 1506 Tracts 4A,
413, 5, and 513, and Jesse B Renfro Survey A 1260 Tract 1 B, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas.
1. Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts said the proposed development is going to be a four-plex residential district occupied by
independent senior citizens over the age of 55. She said the applicant and staff said that the "PD"
Planned Development goes along with the Comprehensive Plan, which calls for neighborhood
development in this area, with neighborhood included single family residential and small multi-family.
She said that the applicant will have all required plans and permits needed by the city. She said that a
City Council goal is to add residents to this part of the city to support local businesses and attract the
kinds of businesses residents would like to see, and this rezoning would support that goal. She said the
property is difficult to build on so it is unlikely that a single family residential development will be built on
this property. Mr. Harvey said that by zoning the property as "PD" Planned Development, the board can
now limit the development to what the city and the residents would desire.
2. Applicant presentation
Emanuel Glockzin, developer of the proposed senior living development, said there will be 136 units in
the complex and that the facility is income restricted but that there are thirteen units that are not income
restricted. The residents must be 55 years or older to live in the development. He went over pictures
that he brought with him to show how the development would look once completed. He said his
company would also manage the property. Mr. Whitacre asked Mr. Glockzin about fencing and
materials. Mr. Harvey said that all the details would be included in the developer agreement. The board
discussed the trail system to Sonora Park.
3. Public hearing
Steve Hunsaker, 402 S. New Hope Rd, said he wanted more information on the residents and was
worried about the land value. He stated that he thinks that crime will rise in the area.
Joyce Kite, 408 S. New Hope Rd, said that her and her husband have lived there for 40 years. She said
she spoke with surrounding home owners and they had the same views as her. She said she wanted
more information on the development. She was worried about pollution and traffic impact. She said she
believes the assisted living will raise the crime rate. She thinks the land value will lower and that she is
against the development.
Ronnie Barcroft, speaking on behalf of Jay Brown who lives at 409 S. New Hope Rd, read the letter that
Mr. Brown had sent to the city.
Dave McMillan, 3830 Kennedale New Hope Rd, submitted a written opinion stating that he is against
the proposed subdivision if it includes low income or subsidized housing.
Jeff Gonsman, 328 S. New Hope Rd, wanted to know if the lot was already sold to the developer. He
said he is concerned about the traffic impact the development will create. He said he purchased his
property for the country feel and that it will diminish with the proposed development. He is worried about
siblings that will live with the seniors as well. He said he is worried about the current residents getting
full use of Sonora Park. He stated he is opposed to the development.
Elizabeth Gonsman, 328 S. New Hope Rd, said that she is concerned about the crime rate and traffic
impact. She said she is opposed to the development.
Luann Hull, 416 S. New Hope Rd, submitted a written opinion stating that Kennedale does not need any
more duplexes in Kennedale. She said Kennedale already has trouble with the existing duplexes. She
said assisted living is just another word for duplex/apartments.
4. Applicant response
Emanuel Glockzin, developer of proposed development, stated that his management team does
background checks. He said they check where the senior citizen lived before and that they take all
required measures to make sure safety isn't an issue.
5. Staff response and summary
Ms. Roberts said that the parking spaces are going to be a maximum of 210. She said that with the "R-
3" Residential zoning, either way the property would be developed would be a major change to what
surrounding properties are used to. She said the management is taking measures to prevent crime.
6. Action by the Planning &Zoning Commission
Mr. Browne motioned to approve the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Use the street lighting requirements from the recently-approved regulations for Old Town.
2. Require parking islands to have vegetation/be landscaped. Use city code requirements for
commercial parking lots.
3. Include elevations in the concept plan for the ordinance: one elevation per building type (1-bedroom,
2-bedroom, gazebo, and clubhouse).
4. Require an entry feature, which shall be masonry, and a minimum height of six feet and a maximum
height of eight feet.
5. The district shall have at least two access points connecting the development to a public road.
6. Development within the district shall install sidewalks or trails connecting to existing sidewalks or
trails.
7. Change the ordinance section on fencing to require wrought iron to be used for fencing if fencing is
installed along the floodplain side of the property.
8. Any part of the district not abutting a city park or floodplain shall have a landscaped buffer in addition
to fencing, as follows.
a. An additional ten feet of setback shall be required above what is required for R-3 zoning
districts.
b. Trees of a minimum of 3" caliper shall be planted twenty feet on center, with trees being of a
type with a mature canopy expected to reach at least twenty feet in height.
c. Shrubs shall be planted between the trees to ensure adequate screening.
9. To ensure there is no conflict between the development and a future expansion of New Hope Rd, any
parking or structures built on the parcel identified as Tract 4 in the concept and site plan shall be
setback at least 70 feet from the existing right-of-way on New Hope Rd.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pirtle and passed with four approvals except Mr. Rawe and Mr. Pirtle,
who opposed and Mr. Harvey abstained from voting.
X. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015.
The Old Town ordinance was approved on Monday, June 15, 2015.
The 22nd Annual North Texas Elected &Appointed Officials Planning Workshop is going to be on Friday,
July 31, 2015.
XI.ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pirtle motioned to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brim and passed with all in favor except
Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM