2015_03.19 PZ MinutesKEN NEDALE PLANNING I IS I N
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
March 19, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:26 P.M.
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Commissioner
Present
Absent
Ernest Harvey
x
Tom Pirtle
x
Harry Browne
x
Stephen Brim
x
Vacant
Don Rawe
x
Carolyn Williamson
x
Alternates
Billy Gilley
x
vacant
Mr. Gilley was asked to join the commission as a regular member.
A quorum was present
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary)
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss any item on the Regular Session agenda
Mr. Harvey asked if the city was going to have any upcoming cases like the one in our
regular session and Ms. Roberts said that we will.
B. Discuss Employment Center district code
Mr. Harvey said that he eventually wants to evaluate the sign code and parking for the
district. Started recording here.
C. Discuss possible senior housing development on New Hope Rd
Ms. Roberts said that there is a developer wanting to put in a tax free senior housing
development but are waiting currently for state approval and will be coming in front of the
board in the future if it is approved. Ms. Roberts asked the commission what standards
they would like to see for the development. Mr. Harvey recommended for the potential
applicant to appear at a work session.
D. Discuss the use of overlay districts as a step toward implementing the
comprehensive plan
Mr. Harvey thinks that the overlay districts might conflict other districts that are already in
place. He said that he thinks it is the right approach but the city needs to keep the other
properties in mind.
E. Discuss Items for Future Consideration
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 7:13 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:13 P.M.
VI. ROLL CALL
Commissioner
Present
Absent
Ernest Harvey
X
Tom Pirtle
X
Harry Browne
X
Stephen Brim
X
Vacant
Don Rawe
X
Carolyn Williamson
X
Alternates
Billy Gilley
X
vacant
Mr. Gilley was asked to join the commission as a regular member
A quorum was present
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary)
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from 0211912015 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting
Mr. Browne motioned to approve. Ms. Williamson seconded. Passed with all in
favor except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one signed up to speak
A. Case # PZ 15 -03 Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance approval
regarding a request by the City of Kennedale for a zoning change from "C -2"
General Commercial district to "OT" Old Town district for approximately 1.15 acres
at 400 North Rd, legal description of Jacob Prickett Survey A -1225 Tract 3A.
1. Staff Presentation
Mr. Roberts said that at one time property owners surrounding the specific property
petitioned for a rezoning of "OT" and that this one specific lot was not included. Ms.
Roberts said by rezoning the property it prevents any future uses that are too intense
for the area. Ms. Roberts said that the current zoning is not suitable for the
surrounding properties.
Don Kemp, 528 W. Third St, has two adjacent lots to the property. He stated the
current owner of the property wants to put in a cabinet shop and he opposes the
current zoning of "C -2" General Commercial.
3. Staff Response & Summary
Staff recommended approval
4. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission
Ms. Williamson motioned to approve. Mr. Browne seconded. Passed with all in favor
except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
Walmart removed their rezoning request.
Bird and butterfly garden workday on March 28, 2015.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Brim motioned to approve. Ms. Gilley seconded. Passed with all in favor except Mr.
Harvey, who abstained from voting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 P.M.
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