2015_11.03 BOA MinutesBOARD OFADJUSTMENT & BUILDING BOARD OFAPPEALS
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
November 3, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. ROLL CALL
Present?
Commissioner
X
John Clark
X
Brian Cassad
X
Jeff Madrid
X
Patrick Vader
X
Martin Youn
Alternates
K
Jeff Nevarez
X
Lana Satheri
Vacant
There was a quorum.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary).
III. SWEARING IN OF SPEAKERS
Ms. Rountree swore in those who wished to speak.
IV. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from July 7, 2015 Board of Adjustment meeting.
Mr. Vader motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Madrid and passed with all in
favor.
B. Consider approval of minutes from October 6, 2015 Board of Adjustment meeting.
Mr. Vader motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Ms. Cassady and passed with all
in favor.
V. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak.
VI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. BOA 15 -07 to receive comments and consider action on a request by Sterling Adams for a Special
Exception as required by City Code Section 17 -421, Schedule of uses and off - street parking
requirements, to allow a salvage yard in an "I" Industrial District at 7002 E Kennedale Parkway, more
particularly described as Wade H Hudson Survey A 716 Tract 3C2A, 3D1A & 3D2.
1. Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts said the property is zoned as Industrial and has been in operation since 1987 with the
approval of special exceptions since then. Ms. Roberts went over the standards required to receive a
special exception and she went over the surrounding properties and their uses.
2. Applicant presentation
Tina Adams, 1020 Roaring Springs Rd. Fort Worth, TX, went over each standard that she needs to
meet to be able to receive a special exception.
3. Public hearing ,
No one registered to speak.
4. Applicant response
There was no applicant response.
5. Staff response and summary
Staff recommended certain conditions be applied to the special exception if granted.
6. Action by the Board of Adjustment
Mr. Vader motioned to approve the special exception with the following conditions:
1. The special exception shall be granted for a maximum of two (2) years.
2. The applicant shall submit a site plan to the city, subject to review and approval of city staff,
designating a fire lane meeting city standards. The fire lane shall be paved within six (6) months of
the date the special exception is granted with asphalt/concrete suitable road base (minimum of hard -
packed gravel) and must be maintained in good condition at all times.
3. Outdoor storage areas must be maintained in good condition, with adequate gravel fill in place at all
times. No storage shall be permitted on grass or other areas that are unpaved or without gravel
cover.
4. Stacked vehicles stored onsite shall not exceed a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet and shall be
stored on the sides or rear of the property only. No stacked vehicles may be stored at the front of the
property.
5. The customer parking area must be paved with asphalt or concrete within six (6) months of the date
the special exception is granted.
6. The business must comply with all applicable TCEQ and EPA regulations.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Madrid and passed with all in favor except Mr. Clark, who abstained
from voting.
VII. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from City Council
Ms. Roberts said that the city is working with Halff associates on a grant application to FEMA.
Keep Kennedale Beautiful will have a bird sanctuary clean -up from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on November 7,
2015.
Parks Board will be holding the Tree Lighting ceremony from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM on December 1, 2015.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Madrid motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young and passed with all in
favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM.
ATTEST:
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Jdhn Clark, Chair
Kath rine Rountree, Board Secretary
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