2015_04.16 PZ MinutesKENNEDALE PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
April 16, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:13 P.M.
II. 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
A quorum was present.
Mr. Gilley joined the commission at 6:15 P.M.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary).
111. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss possible senior living development on New Hope Rd
Mr. Glockson, 4500 Carter Creek Brian, TX, gave an overview of the proposed senior living
development. He said that it will be located on approximately 16 acres. The building will be about
25,000 square feet with full time on site staff. There will be one and two bedroom fourplexes for rent to
propose independent living. There will also be a community center for the residents. He said there will
be one and a half parking spaces per bedroom. He said that there will be a trail to the park as part of the
development. The land would be zoned as "PD" Planned Development.
B. Discuss regulations for a Downtown Village zoning district
Ms. Rachel said the consultant Shia Rouse is going to be presenting the regulations for the Downtown
Village zoning district. Shia Rouse, 4429 Emerson Ave. University Park, TX presented the review of the
regulations and design guidelines for the commission members.
C. Discuss any item on the regular session agenda
Commission did not have time to discuss this item.
D. Discuss establishing overlay districts for areas identified as Villages in the
comprehensive land use plan and discuss regulations for these overlay districts
E. Discuss properties with unsuitable or incompatible zoning
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session ended at 7:07 P.M.
The work session reopened at 7:40 P.M.
The work session closed at 8:45 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM
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
A quorum was present.
Mr. Gilley was asked to serve as a regular commissioner for the meeting.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary).
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from March 19, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Mr. Rawe made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pirtle. Passed with
all in favor except for Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
VIII. VISITORICITIZENS FORUM
Adrienne Key, located at 918 Shady Oaks, stated that the
George Jones, operates the Avalon MHP, wants to make sure his mobile home park is grandfathered in
when the rezoning is in place.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
A. CASE # PZ 15 -04 Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance approval regarding a
city- initiated request for a zoning change for approximately 27 acres from "MH"
Manufactured Home district to "C -2" General Commercial district at 7205 Hudson Village
Creek Rd, legal description of Wade H Hudson Survey A -716 Tract 2.
1. Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts said that the property is located on the edge of "MH" Manufactures Home and "C -2"
General Commercial districts. She said the property is non - conforming to the future land use plan.
2. Public hearing
Jacqueline Skaggs, located at 4125 Danny Dr. Kennedale, TX, said that she is against the case. She
said she doesn't want any more commercial uses around her property.
3. Staff response and summary
Staff recommended approval with the future businesses installing screening.
4. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Pirtle motioned to approve. Ms. Williamson seconded. Passed with all in favor except Mr. Harvey,
who abstained from voting.
B. CASE # PZ 15 -05 Public hearing and consideration of approval of an ordinance
establishing a new zoning district and district regulations for an area identified as the
Downtown Village in the comprehensive land use plan. No rezoning will be considered
under this ordinance.
1. Staff presentation
2. Public hearing
No one registered to speak
3. Staff response and summary
Staff recommended approval.
4. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Rawe motioned to move the meeting to May 21, 2015. Ms. Pirtle seconded. Passed with all in favor
except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Brickworks festival is this weekend.
The Bird Habitat cleanout is 9:30 AM on May 9 th
April 25 bird identification workshop at 8:00 AM
Citywide Garage Sale May 22 and 23 rd .
May 30 City Wide Cleanup
May 16 bark in the park and kidfish.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rawe motioned to adjourn. Mr. Pirtle seconded. Passed with all in favor except Mr. Harvey, who
abstained from voting.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:39 PM