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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofkennedale.com
KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
September 17, 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. Joint work session with the City Council
B. Discuss overlay ordinances for Urban Village and Neighborhood Village character districts
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
VI. ROLL CALL
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from August 20, 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
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and parking
spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight(48) hours
prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the September 17,2015, 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.
Rach'191 Roberts, Board Secretary
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: September 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION- A.
I. Subject:
Joint work session with the City Council
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
At this time, the Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss topics of common interest or concern. The
Planning &Zoning Commission has identified the following topics as a priority for discussion.
• 30-day window for approving a final plat; the Commission would be interested in hearing the
Council's position and how they propose to resolve some of the issues
• Update on Oak Crest and the Employment Center District;
• TIRZ district and planning strategy in this district; and
• Senior Living development on New Hope - P&Z would like a "postmortem."
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
None
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: September 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION- B.
I. Subject:
Discuss overlay ordinances for Urban Village and Neighborhood Village character districts
II. Originated by:
Rachel Roberts, City Planner
III. Summary:
Jay Narayana of Livable Plans & Codes has completed her audit of staffs draft ordinance adopting
overlay districts for the Neighborhood Village and Urban Village character districts. Staff is revising the
ordinance based on her comments, and the ordinance will be presented for public hearing and
consideration by the Planning &Zoning Commission in October. In the meantime, a summary of the
suggested changes are listed below. Staff would appreciate direction from the Commission on the
suggested changes.
Revisiting the comprehensive plan's goals and policies for these Village character districts should
make it easier to weigh in on the suggestions, so excerpts from the comprehensive plan are attached
for your reference. The Commission may want to discuss a range of options for revising the ordinance
in line with the City's policies, and staff will be prepared to advise the Commission on the advantages
and disadvantages of various regulations.
NOTE: the draft ordinance reviewed by Livable Plans & Codes is attached to this message. This
version does not include any of the changes suggested by Livable Plans & Codes.
1) Building height. The draft ordinance does not include a standard for building height. The
comprehensive plan says building height within the Urban Village should be 3 to 5 stories. Existing
code does not allow any buildings over 3 stories in height. It is expected that buildings of 1 to 2 stories
will continue to be all the market can support for the near future and therefore should be permitted in
the overlay district, and buildings of this height are already permitted in the draft ordinance. However,
since the eventual goal is for the Urban Village to have taller buildings, the City may want to lay the
groundwork now for these additional heights to be permitted. We recommend adding language to the
overlay ordinance that would allow buildings up to a maximum of 4 stories in height, with regulations
requiring additional setbacks (or building stepbacks for upper stories) for these taller buildings located
next to existing residential uses.
One of the advantages of allowing greater building height is that the areas designated as Urban
Village in the Future Land Use plan can begin to transition to the desired character sooner as new
development, rather than as redevelopment at a future date. It should be noted, though, that taller
buildings are rare in Kennedale, and it could take some time before residents adjust to buildings of this
height.
2) Setbacks. Livable Plans & Codes recommends reducing the minimum front setbacks for
residential and non-residential use from the proposed 20 feet to 10 feet, except for corner residential
lots, and also recommends reducing the rear setback for residential corner lots from the proposed 30
feet to 20 feet, or as specified by the Public Works Design Manual. These reduced setbacks will make
a strong contribution to the pedestrian character of the Village districts. Like taller buildings, though, it
will take some adjustment for residents to get used to seeing these smaller setbacks that are typically
seen only in urban areas or historic neighborhoods.
3) Parking to the side of the main structure. An earlier draft of the ordinance had a percentage
maximum for how much of the width of the lot would be permitted to be used for parking on the side of
the main structure. The Commission requested a specific distance be used instead. Ms. Narayana
recommends a combined approach -- allowing a maximum of 60 feet to allow a double-loaded parking
aisle (a row of parking along each side of a drive aisle), but also applying a percentage for lots smaller
than a set width, for example, 120'. These lots would have a cap based on percentage rather than a
set distance. Ms. Narayana notes that a single-loaded parking aisle will require a higher amount of
impervious cover per parking space, making parking more expensive to build; allowing two rows of
head-in parking will be much more cost-efficient and should not impede development while still limiting
the amount of frontage used for parking. Staff recommends allowing the 60' width with the addition of
appropriate street wall requirements that compliment the pedestrian character of the Village districts.
4) Parking maximums. The draft ordinance uses the city code's standard parking requirements for
setting the minimum number of parking spaces. Livable Plans & Codes suggests using a more
streamlined parking approach instead, similar to the one used in the Employment Center District code
(parking minimum in that code are based on broad categories, such as residential or non-restaurant
commercial). This approach makes sense, given how our existing regulations already tend to have
similar parking space requirements for similar uses. This approach would make the parking
requirements easier to use.
5) Parking maximums. The draft ordinance sets a cap of 50% on how much parking a developer or
business may construct above what is required. For example, if a use only requires 20 parking spaces,
the maximum number of spaces that could be provided is 30. Ms. Narayana recommends a more
market-based approach, either eliminating the maximum entirely or raising the number to 75%. She
noted that a business is most likely to know how much parking it needs and, moreover, that
businesses may not be able to use shared parking if there is a cap on the number of spaces one
business may provide. Staff would not recommend eliminating the cap entirely for both districts, as we
don't want to encourage over-parking, but we do want to ensure businesses are able to provide
enough parking for their customers. Staff recommends eliminating the parking maximum from the
Urban Village overlay district, where visitors are encourage to park once and walk to various
destinations; it is assumed that most visitors to this site will be coming by car and, realistically, plenty
of parking will be needed. In the Neighborhood Village overlay, however, staff recommends retaining
the maximum but raising it to 100% of the minimum (or a larger number if the Commission would
prefer). It is assumed that most visitors to the Neighborhood Village overlay districts will be coming
from nearby surrounding neighborhoods, and a number of these visitors will come on foot, although
some will choose to visit by car.
6) Sidewalk widths. The comprehensive plan calls for sidewalk widths of 5 to 8 feet in the Village
character districts, so the sidewalk width requirements for the overlay districts is 5 to 8 feet. Livable
Plans & Codes recommends not establishing a maximum sidewalk width, since businesses such as
sidewalk cafes will need a much wider sidewalk. Staff recommends following this suggestion and not
setting a maximum sidewalk width.
7) Streetscape standards. The original draft did not contain many standards for streetscapes. Ms.
Narayana recommends establishing standards for the main streets in these districts and especially
encourages requiring trees for areas where the City hopes to encourage pedestrian activity. Staff will
therefore add streetscape standards (including tree requirements) for main streets in these districts, if
the Commission is comfortable with that approach. Because the regulations governing these districts
are subject to change once the full code revision is completed, staff is reluctant to add too many
regulations to the overlay district at this time. Staff therefore proposes to strike a balance between the
streetscape regulations of the city's existing city code and the regulations of a fully developed code,
such as the Downtown Village code.
8) Parking in front of the primary structure. The original drafts of regulations for the Urban Village
would have allowed some parking between the front of the primary structure and the adjacent street
right-of-way, but the latest version of the ordinance does not. Ms. Narayana recommends adding this
permission back to the latest version of the Urban Village draft regulations. She notes that in areas
where on-street parking is not permitted or wouldn't be likely to occur due to existing conditions,
allowing parking in front of the building could be a way to create a form of on-street parking, which
adds to walkability and pedestrian character. Ms. Narayana also notes that the comprehensive plan
describes the Urban Village as being more suburban on the edges, and parking between a building
and the street would be in keeping with a suburban character. If the Commission agrees, we will add
in the regulations from the older drafts that allow parallel or head-in parking in front of a primary
structure, provided that the head-in parking is deep enough to allow drivers to back up without moving
into the travel lane of the street.
9) Prohibited uses. The proposed draft prohibits gas stations /service stations in Village character
districts. Livable Plans & Codes notes that many grocery stores these days include gas stations and
recommends the Commission allow gas stations with a conditional use permit or special exception in
the Urban Village. The City may also want to consider permitting some other auto-oriented uses by
special exception or conditional use permit, such as auto inspection stations.
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
None
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
1. Village character districts Village Character Districts. df
2. Thorough context with summaries of character Thoroughfare Context (table from comp
districts (comprehensive plan excerpt) Ian). df
3. Draft ordinance establishing Village overlay districts PZ 15-09 ordinance rev 8-12-15 (adopting
Village overlay districts).docx
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Villages
The goal for villages, generally, is to concentrate a cohesive mix of uses in a well-
planned center of activity. Villages should promote walkability within the node,
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The Downtown Village preserves and expands the original downtown street grid �� ��l7��rs■■
and block pattern. Uses should include a relatively dense mix of residences and
businesses. The village should be easily accessible by pedestrians from the
Towncenter and other nearby areas. This village will serve as a gateway into the xr. a;,;
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center of Kennedale, distinguishing it from neighboring communities.
Sample Development Types:
• Professional office • Attached single-family
• Specialized retail • Town home/rowhouse
• Live-work units • Accessory dwellin g unit
• Cafe/coffee shop • Plazas/pocket parks -• Small-lot single family • Community theater
Urban Village
These villages 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.
Sample Development Types:
• Loft apartments/condos • Movie theater '
• Live/Work • Restaurant
• Multi-tenant office • Grocery store
• Retail • Large-scale retail � �
• Service • Plazas/squares
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KENNEDALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Neighborhood Village
i� These villages serve the surrounding neighborhood and community. They are
smaller and less intense than Urban Villages. Uses should include a dense mix
of residences and businesses. Neighborhood Villages should be very easily
accessible by foot from the surrounding neighborhoods. Intensity of each
Neighborhood Village will vary based on the surrounding context.
Sample Development Types:
• Town home/Rowhouse • Restaurant
• Context-sensitive small-scale • Cafe/coffee shop
multifamily • Community theater
Hirp'Ert Massy lm, s • Neighborhood-serving retail
w :k and services
Neighborhoods
This district is primarily residential in nature. Neighborhoods should have
-� defined boundaries, a clear center, and be easily accessible to day-to-day goods
and services, such as those provided at Neighborhood Villages. The center of a
neighborhood should be a civic, public, or community use in which people can
come together—such as a park, school, or neighborhood amenity center.
Sample Development Types:
• Single family • Context-sensitive small-scale
TheKlboda-r� Tel • Attached single-family multifamily
• Town home/Rowhouse • Clearly marked centers that
include public gathering
• Accessory dwelling unit space, school, small park, or
• Cluster development other civic use
Conservation Overlay
This area is intended to preserve the rural and cultural landscape of Kennedale
and serve as a buffer between adjacent communities. This will provide a
greenbelt gateway into Kennedale and help the city retain a geographic identity
distinct from surrounding areas.
Sample Development Types:
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• Conservation subdivision
• Agriculture
• Open space preservation
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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 September 21, 2015, 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 adding a new section,
Section 17-420.1, "Neighborhood Village Overlay District" to read as follows:
(a) Location of overlay district. In addition to any other applicable regulations, the
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standards contained in this section shall govern the development of land and structures
in areas identified in the comprehensive land use plan identified as Neighborhood
Village.
(b) Purpose. 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
accessible by foot from the surrounding neighborhoods. Intensity of each district should
vary based on the surrounding context.
(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.
(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 the Kennedale City Code in addition to the overlay
district. Permitted underlying zoning districts in the Neighborhood center overlay district
are "AG" Agricultural, "R-1" Single Family Residential, "R-2" Single Family Residential,
"R-3" Single Family Residential, "C-0" Retail Commercial, "C-1" Restricted Commercial,
"C-2" General Commercial.
(e) Definitions. For purposes of this section, certain terms herein are defined as
follows:
Frontage shall have the meaning established in Section 17-310 of the Kennedale City
Code.
Frontage street means the street from which a primary building's front setback is
measured. This is usually also the street on which a building is addressed.
Primary building shall have the meaning established in Section 17-310 of the Kennedale
City Code.
Primary entrance means the main point of access for a building. If the main point of
access for employees is different than the main point of access for visitors, the primary
entrance shall be the main point of access for pedestrians into a building.
Primary street means a street designed to higher standards for pedestrian-oriented
design and access, ensuring that the relationship between buildings, the pedestrian
realm and the street enforce the desired character for the district. These streets shall
have few, if any, gaps in the "street wall" and limit the frontage of off-street parking and
service functions. For purposes of this section, Kennedale Sublett Rd, Little School Rd,
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New Hope Rd, and Dick Price Rd are considered primary streets. These streets are
typically located on the perimeter of a Neighborhood Village; new streets on the interior
of a Neighborhood Village may also be designated as primary streets. Perimeter streets
designated as primary streets under this section be reclassified as secondary streets
under the following conditions.
(a) No new development under this code, which would create a street wall along a
primary perimeter street, has already occurred or been permitted;
(b) New primary structures built on property having access to the new interior
primary street will be oriented to the new street and will be subject to the regulations
for primary structures along primary streets.
Screening wall break means a gap provided in a screening wall to allow passage of
pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-vehicle traffic.
Break in screening wall
for pedestrian path
Illustration of break in screening wall.
(f) Building setback regulations.
Setbacks for the Neighborhood center overlay district shall be as set forth in the
following table. Conforming residential uses in existence or permitted for
construction on or before September 21, 2015 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
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Residential 20 40 10 15 underlying n/a
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specified Per
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corner lot Works base
design district
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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.
(g) Parking regulations.
(1) All off-street parking created after September 21 , 2015 shall be located
behind the main structure or to the side of the main structure. No off-street
parking shall be permitted in front of the primary structure.
(2) If off-street parking is constructed to the side of the primary structure, no
more than forty-two (42) feet of the lot frontage (lot width) shall be used for off-
street parking (residential or non-residential use), or the minimum width required
for one row of standard parking (as required by the Public Works Design Manual)
and the minimum width fire lane/drive aisle to meet fire code, whichever is
greater. No part of the side parking area shall be within the required front setback.
(a) The Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit up to an additional ten
(10) feet 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. However, the Zoning Administrator shall not
permit additional lot width to be used for parking if the addition would
result in more than fifty (50) percent of the lot width to be used for
parking.
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(b) For parking located entirely behind the primary structure, there is no limit
on the amount of lot width that may be used for parking except as
regulated by sub-section (o)(3).
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(3) Parking minimums and maximums.
(a) 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.
(b) Maximum. No more than fifty percent (50%) more than the minimum
number of required parking spaces per use shall be permitted.
(4) 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. A screening wall may be wide enough to accommodate both pedestrians
and cyclists but shall be restricted from automobile access.
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(5) 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.
(6) Compact car parking. Up to fifteen percent (15%) of the required parking
may be designed and sized for compact vehicles.
(7) Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided for every non-residential
use.
(a) Parking amount. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum
amount of 5% of the number of spaces provided for car parking.
(b) 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).
(c) 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.
(d) 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.
(h) Outside storage regulations. 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.
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(i) Screening regulations.
(1) Screening for single family residential uses. Screening shall be in accordance
with Sec. 17-425.
(2) Screening for all other uses. Screening shall be in accordance with Sec. 17-
425 except where otherwise regulated below.
(a) 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.
(b) The fourth side shall be screened by a gate. The gate shall be made of
wrought iron or architectural metal.
(c) The masonry used must be of the same material as the primary
building.
(d) 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 Neighborhood Center Overlay districts
except where otherwise regulated.
(1) Loading dock regulations for new construction. 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 the Kennedale City Code.
(m) Blank wall limitation.
(1) Blank walls longer than forty (40) feet are prohibited for all uses (residential
and non-residential).
(2) 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.
(n) Glazing requirements.
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(1) For any primary structure, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) and a
maximum of sixty percent (60%) of the primary facade shall have glazing. At
least one other facade shall have a minimum of ten percent (10%) glazing.
(2) For non-residential uses, ground floor glazing on the primary facade shall
have a maximum sill height of four (4) feet.
(o) Building orientation and disposition and site layout.
(1) Each primary structure shall have its primary entrance oriented to a primary
street unless no access to a primary street is available. Additional entry points
may be provided on side or rear fagades, but primary entries shall be oriented to
the primary street. For corner lots, the primary entrance may be oriented toward
the street intersection (corner).
(2) Where permitted under Section 17-421 of the Kennedale City Code, drive-
through lanes, auto service bays, and gas station canopies for commercial uses
shall not be located with frontage along any primary street. Drive-through lanes,
auto service bays, and gas station canopies shall be hidden behind a 3' high
street screen along all other frontages (see illustration below). The street screen
shall be made up of(i) a living screen or (iii) a combination living and primary
building material screen (see Sections 17-425 of the Kennedale City Code and
sub-section (i) of this ordinance for details).
(3) No more than 70% of a lot's frontage along a non-primary street may be
dedicated to drive-through lanes, canopies, service bays, and other auto-related
site elements. There shall be no such limitation along alleys and internal block
frontages
(4) All off-street loading, unloading, and trash pick-up areas shall be located internal
to the site, along alleys, or along non-primary streets only. If a site has no
frontage on a non-primary street or alley access, off-street loading, unloading,
and trash pick-up areas may be permitted along the side of a building or along a
primary street.
(5) All off-street loading, unloading, or trash pick-up areas along any street frontage
shall be screened as required by this section.
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(p) 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.
(q) 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.
(1) Auto Inspection Station
(2) Auto Paint & Body Shop
(3) Auto Parts Store
(4) Auto Repair Garage
(5) Auto Sales Lot
(6) Boat Sales
(7) Boat Storage
(8) Building materials establishment with outside storage
(9) Cabinet Shop
(10) Car Wash
(11) Contractor Yard
(12) Farm Implement Sales
(13) Golf Course
(14) Gun Shooting Range
(15) Gunsmith Shop
(16) Heavy Equipment Sales
(17) Large Retail Facility
(18) Lumber Yard
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(19) Manufacture Homes Sales Lot
(20) Mini-Warehouse
(21) Movie Theater, drive-in
(22) Nightclub or Dance Hall
(23) Paintball Sports, Survival Games
(24) Parking Lot, Commercial (for a fee)
(25) Pawnshop
(26) Private Club
(27) Recreational Vehicle Sales
(28) Restaurant, Drive-In
(29) Service Station
(30) Sexually Oriented Business
(31) Taxidermist
(32) Tool & equipment rental
(33) Trailer sales & rental
(34) Truck rental
(35) Truck repair
(36) Truck sales
(37) Truck wash
(38) Vehicular racing facility
(r) 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.
(1) Auto Rental
(2) 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)
(3) Bowling Alley
(4) 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)
(5) Plant Nursery
SECTION 2.
Article VI, "Zoning", of Chapter 17, "Planning and Land Development", of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale is hereby amended by adding a new
section, Section 17-420.2, "Urban Village Overlay District" to read as follows:
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(a) Location of overlay district. In addition to any other applicable regulations, the
standards contained in this section shall govern the development of land and
structures in areas identified in the comprehensive land use plan identified as Urban
Village.
(b) Purpose. 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.
(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 the Kennedale City Code in addition to the
overlay district. Permitted underlying zoning districts in the Urban Village Overlay
district are "AG" Agricultural, "R-1" Single Family Residential, "R-2" Single Family
Residential, "R-3" Single Family Residential, "C-0" Retail Commercial, "C-1"
Restricted Commercial, "C-2" General Commercial.
(e) Definitions. For purposes of this section, certain terms herein are defined as follows:
Frontage shall have the meaning established in Section 17-310 of the Kennedale
City Code.
Frontage street means the street from which a primary building's front setback is
measured. This is usually also the street on which a building is addressed.
Primary building shall have the meaning established in Section 17-310 of the
Kennedale City Code.
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Primary entrance means the main point of access for a building. If the main point of
access for employees is different than the main point of access for visitors, the
primary entrance shall be the main point of access for pedestrians into a building.
Primary street means a street designed to higher standards for pedestrian-oriented
design and access, ensuring that the relationship between buildings, the pedestrian
realm and the street enforce the desired character for the district. These streets
shall have few, if any, gaps in the "street wall" and limit the frontage of off-street
parking and service functions. For purposes of this section, Kennedale Sublett Rd,
Little School Rd, New Hope Rd, and Dick Price Rd are considered primary streets.
These streets are typically located on the perimeter of a Neighborhood Village; new
streets on the interior of a Neighborhood Village may also be designated as primary
streets. Perimeter streets designated as primary streets under this section be
reclassified as secondary streets under the following conditions.
(a) No new development under this code, which would create a street wall
along a primary perimeter street, has already occurred or been permitted;
(b) New primary structures built on property having access to the new interior
primary street will be oriented to the new street and will be subject to the
regulations for primary structures along primary streets.
Screening wall break means a gap provided in a screening wall to allow passage
of pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-vehicle traffic.
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(f) Building setback regulations. Setbacks for the Urban Village Overlay district shall be
as set forth in the following table. Conforming residential uses in existence or
permitted for construction on or before September 21, 2015 shall be considered
conforming in terms of setbacks after this ordinance is adopted.
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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.
A thirty-five (35) foot minimum side and rear setback is required from adjacent properties
with existing residential use not located within the Urban Village 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.
(g) Parking regulations.
(1) All off-street parking created after the date September 21, 2015 shall be
located behind the main structure or to the side of the main structure. No off-
street parking shall be permitted in front of the primary structure.
(2) Parking located to the side of a primary structure.
(a) Non-residential uses. If off-street parking is constructed to the side of the
primary structure, no more than forty-two (42) feet of the lot frontage (lot width)
shall be used for off-street parking for non-residential uses, or the minimum
width required for one row of standard parking (as required by the Public
Works Design Manual) and the minimum width fire lane/drive aisle to meet fire
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code, whichever is greater. No part of the side parking area shall be within the
required front setback.
i) The Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit up to an additional ten
(10) feet 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. However, the Zoning Administrator shall not
permit additional lot width to be used for parking if the addition would
result in more than fifty (50)% of the lot width to be used for parking.
ii) For parking located entirely behind the primary structure, there is no limit
on the amount of lot width that may be used for parking.
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(b) 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
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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.
(3) Parking minimums and maximums.
(a) 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.
(b) Maximum. No more than fifty percent (50%) more than the minimum
number of required parking spaces per use shall be permitted.
(c) 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.
(4) 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 in accordance
with Section 17-420.1(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) Compact car parking. Up to fifteen percent (15%) of the required parking
may be designed and sized for compact vehicles.
(7) Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided for every non-residential
use.
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a) Parking amount. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum
amount of 5% of the number of spaces provided for car parking.
b) 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.
h) Outside storage regulations. 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 for single family residential uses. Screening shall be in accordance
with Sec. 17-425.
(2) Screening for all other uses. Screening shall be in accordance with Sec. 17-425
except where otherwise regulated below.
(a) 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.
(b) The fourth side shall be screened by a gate. The gate shall be made of
wrought iron or architectural metal.
(c) The masonry used must be of the same material as the primary building.
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(d) 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 Urban Village Overlay districts except
where otherwise regulated.
(1) Loading dock regulations for new construction. 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) Blank wall limitation.
(1) Blank walls longer than forty (40) feet are prohibited for all uses (residential
and non-residential).
(2) 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.
(n) Glazing requirements.
(1) 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 twenty percent (20%) glazing.
(2) For non-residential uses, ground floor glazing on the primary facade shall
have a maximum sill height of four (4) feet.
(o) 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).
(1) Each primary structure shall have its primary entrance oriented to a primary
street. Additional entry points may be provided on side or rear fagades, but
primary entries shall be oriented to the primary street. For corner lots, the primary
entrance may be oriented toward the street intersection (corner).
(2) Where permitted under Section 17-421 of the Kennedale City Code, drive-
through lanes, auto service bays, and gas station canopies for commercial uses
shall not be located with frontage along any primary street. Drive-through lanes,
auto service bays, and gas station canopies shall be hidden behind a 3' high
street screen along all other frontages (see illustration below). The street screen
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shall be made up of (i) a living screen or (iii) a combination living and primary
building material screen (see Section 17-425 of the Kennedale City Code and
sub-section (i) of this ordinance for details).
(3) No more than 70% of a lot's frontage along a non-primary street may be
dedicated to drive-through lanes, canopies, service bays, and other auto-related
site elements. There shall be no such limitation along alleys and internal block
frontages.
(4) All off-street loading, unloading, and trash pick-up areas shall be located internal
to the site, along alleys, or along non-primary streets only. If a site has no
frontage on a non-primary street or alley access, off-street loading, unloading,
and trash pick-up areas may be permitted along the side of a building or along a
primary street.
(5) All off-street loading, unloading, or trash pick-up areas along any street frontage
shall be screened as required by this section.
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(p) 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.
(q) 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.
(1) Auto Inspection Station
(2) Auto Paint & Body Shop
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(3) Auto Parts Store
(4) Auto Repair Garage
(5) Auto Sales Lot
(6) Boat Sales
(7) Boat Storage
(8) Building materials establishment with outside storage
(9) Cabinet Shop
(10) Car Wash
(11) Contractor Yard
(12) Farm Implement Sales
(13) Golf Course
(14) Gun Shooting Range
(15) Gunsmith Shop
(16) Heavy Equipment Sales
(17) Lumber Yard
(18) Manufacture Homes Sales Lot
(19) Mini-Warehouse
(20) Movie Theater, drive-in
(21) Nightclub or Dance Hall
(22) Paintball Sports, Survival Games
(23) Parking Lot, Commercial (for a fee)
(24) Pawnshop
(25) Private Club
(26) Recreational Vehicle Sales
(27) Restaurant, Drive-In
(28) Service Station
(29) Sexually Oriented Business
(30) Taxidermist
(31) Tool & equipment rental
(32) Trailer sales & rental
(33) Truck rental
(34) Truck repair
(35) Truck sales
(36) Truck wash
(37) Vehicular racing facility
(r) 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.
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(1) Auto Rental
(2) Auto Repair
(3) Auto Paint & Body Shop
(4) 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)
(5) Bowling Alley
(6) 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)
(7) Plant Nursery with outside sales, storage, or display
(r) 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 3.
Article VI, "Zoning", of Chapter 17, "Planning and Land Development", of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale is hereby amended by renaming Section
17-420, "Overlay Districts" to read as follows:
Sec. 17-420. — Business 287 Overlay and Interstate 20/Loop 820 Overlay
districts.
SECTION 4.
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 5.
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
such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clause, and phrases of this Ordinance, since the same would have been
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enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such
unconstitutional section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase.
SECTION 6.
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 7.
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 8.
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 9.
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 21s' DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
EFFECTIVE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
DRAFT. subject to change pending review by city attorney and city council
CITY ATTORNEY
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: September 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from August 20, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
II. Originated by:
Rachel Roberts, City Planner
Katherine Rountree, Permits Clerk
III. Summary:
Consider approval of minutes from August 20, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
Approve
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
1. 108.20.2015 PZ Minutes 18.20.2015 - PZ Minutes.doc
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofi(ennedale.com
KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
August 20, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER O
Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.
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II. ROLL CALL O
Commissioner Present Absent Q
Ernest Harvey x Q
Tom Pirtle x
Stephen Brim x
Harry Browne x -
Don Rawe x
Jeff Whitacre x
Carolyn Williamson x
Alternates
Billy Gilley x
vacant
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A quorum was present. Mr. Gilley was erve as a regular member for this meeting.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (plan director); engineering consultant Mike Bennett from Shield
Engineering.
I11. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss an�tem on the regular session agenda
Ms. RobertsA;nmarized the status of the plat review, concluding that a few issues were left to address
but most issues have been resolved, and staff believed the issues could be addressed before the plat
was considered by City Council. Mr. Bennett described what those issues were. He said their review was
preliminary and that most of the issues appeared to be addressed, but there were still a few issued to
resolve and their review still needed to be completed. Mr. Bennett handed the Commissioners a letter
listing the remaining issues.
The Commission asked Mr. Bennett about the items he mentioned needed resolution, in particular the
coordination with the gas pipeline company and the drainage calculation review.
B. Discuss regulations for updating the Employment Center District code
Ms. Roberts gave an update on this item.
C. Discuss status of overlay ordinances for Urban Village and Neighborhood Village character
districts
Ms. Roberts gave an update on this item.
Work session closed at 7:01 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION O
V. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
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VI. ROLL CALL o
Commissioner Present Absent
Ernest Harvey x Q
Tom Pirtle x Q
Stephen Brim x
Harry Browne x
Don Rawe x
Jeff Whitacre X (arrived late)
Carolyn Williamson x
Alternates
Billy Gilley x
vacant
A quorum was present. Mr. Gilley was asked to serve as a regular member for this meeting. Jeff Whitacre
arrived at 7:03 P.M.
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of min to 07.16.2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Mr. Pirtle made a motion to ove the minutes, seconded by Mr. Gilley. The motion passed with all in
favor except Mr. Harvey, who bstained.
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VIII. VISITOR/CI-;ZENS FORUM
Roy Boenig, 20 Kennedale Sublett Rd, addressed the Commission. He spoke to the Commission about
Phase 1 of The Vineyard subdivision. He said Dayton Macatee has been easy to work with and has done
just about everything he asked them to do, adding that his property borders the subdivision. He doesn't
think the detention ponds are going to work well. He said in May and June when it rained about 3 or 4
inches in one night, the pond was half full. This concerned him because Phase 2 hadn't been done, so
that water from Phase 2 wasn't going into the pond yet.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Case # PZ 15-07 consider action on a final plat requested by Alluvium Development for
approximately 22.47 acres out of an approximately 45 acre parcel in the J M Lilly Survey A 980 and A
985, Kennedale, Tarrant County, located at 925 Mansfield Cardinal Rd, to create The Vineyard Phase 2
Blk 2 Lots 8-11, Blk 3 Lots 1-17, Blk 5 Lots 2-6, Blk 6 Lots 8-12, Blk 7 Lots 2-11, Blk 8 Lots 1-21.
1. Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts gave the staff presentation. She said the plat was in compliance with the comprehensive
plan. She said that in terms of the plat meeting city regulations, there are some issues to be worked out
but that staff believes those could be worked out before the Council meeting. She said the Commission
could recommend approval, recommend approval with conditions —for example, that all the issues be
resolved prior to the Council meeting, otherwise the plat should be denied, or recommend denial.
Mr. Harvey asked Mr. Bennett to list the items that needed to be resolved for the record. He states the
two major issues and then said there were a few minor information items that needed to be included in-
the plan set, as well.
2. Applicant presentation
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Terry Jobe of Alluvium Development addressed the Commission. He said he was thto answer the
Commission's questions if they had any.
Mr. Harvey asked if they were in communication with the gas company, and RJobe said that he was
assuming his engineer was working on it, but he can't definitely say that the close.
Mr. Rawe asked about comments on the Visitor's Citizen's forum. r. Jobe said that there is a different
between a retention pond and a detention pond. He said there is ome validity to what he said, but the
ponds are actually designed to hold water. He said it was still th goal to have the ponds aerated, but
when he originally planned to have the aeration, he didn't realize They were dealing with a sandy situation.
He said what he would like to do is dig the bottoms out several feet deep and seal with clay so that the
ponds will hold water. He said the ponds function for drainage purposes just fine now.
Mr. Brim said the gas line easement is their big concern, since we have public right-of-way we want built
over the gas line. Mr. Jobe indicated he hadn't had any problems working with the gas companies on
pipelines in the past. Mr. Jobe said the biggest challenge will be crossing the pipeline with the future
water line. Mr. Harvey said that concerned him, too.
3. Staff summary & recommendatip
Ms. Roberts said the staff believes the issues could be resolved prior to the City Council. [gas easement
might be the only issue but could be addressed through City Developer agreement or withholding the
filing of the plat until the issue is resolved]
Ms. Roberts recommended approval with conditions. Mr. Jobe said he had some additional information
from his engineer, who said that in Phase 1, they got permission from the gas company, but they did not
do it by letter. The pipeline company said to call when they are crossing the gas line, and it will send
someonele said they could get it in letter form.
n by the Planning &Zoning Commission
The Commission discussed the problems with approving plats with conditions, in that they have to be
sure to list all of the conditions, and then pushing the burden onto staff to make sure all the conditions
have been met before the plat goes to Council.
Mr. Brim said it was highly likely the engineer has had a conversation with the pipeline company in the
past, based on what is shown on the civil plans.
Mr. Brim recommended approval of Case PZ 15-07 with conditions, as stated in letter from engineers to
the City dated August 20, 2015.
Mr. Pirtle seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor except Mr. Gilley and Mr. Harvey, both of
whom abstained.
X. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts said that the Youth AC movie night, Saturday,August 22nd in TownCenter Park
• Monday,August 24, 2014 Senior Center meet-and-greet at Burger Box,2:00 PM—4:00 PM
• Cemetery clean-up September 19th 9 AM—11 AM
XI. ADJOURNMENT O
Mr. Brim made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Pirtle. The motion passed with all in favYrt Mr.
Harvey, who abstained.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 P.M. o
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