2015_11.19 PZ Minutes�
KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
November 19, 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 6:14 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioner
Present
Absent
Ernest Harvey
X
Tom Pirtle
X
Harry Browne
X
Stephen Brim
X
Jeff Whitacre
X
vacant
Carolyn Williamson
X
Alternates
Billy Gilley
X
vacant
There was a quorum.
Mr. Gilley was asked to join the commission as a regular member.
Mr. Brim joined the commission at 6:26 P.M.
Mr. Browne joined the commission at 6:37 P.M.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary)
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss any item on the regular session agenda
Ms. Roberts said that Mr. Glockzin submitted revisions for the plat proposed in case PZ 15 -12. The
commission discussed the revisions.
Ms. Roberts said the developers for PZ 15 -13 had to revise their layout of the lots in the housing
development and that they had to add a few more lots to weigh out the cost of moving an electrical line. The
commission discussed the ordinance.
B. Discuss items for future consideration
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
C. Discuss joint work session with City Council
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 7:02 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
VI. ROLL CALL
Commissioner
Present
Absent
Ernest Harvey
X
Tom Pirtle
X
Harry Browne
X
Stephen Brim
X
Jeff Whitacre
X
vacant
Carolyn Williamson
X
Alternates
Billy Gilley
X
vacant
There was a quorum.
Mr. Gilley was asked to join the commission as a regular member.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary)
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from the October 15, 2015 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
Mr. Pirtle motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Ms. Williamson and
passed with all in favor except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one signed up to speak.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
A. CASE # PZ 15 -12 Consider approval of a preliminary plat requested by Emanuel Glockzin for
332 -370 S. New Hope Rd, more particularly described as an approximately 23 -acre tract in the C. B.
Teague Survey A 15 -06 and Robert C. Richey Survey A -1358, Tarrant County, Texas, conveyed from C
D Fincher Estate to Emanuel Glockzin as recorded in instrument number D215220118.
1. Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts said this property is located south of Sonora Park and is primarily residential in nature and that
it complies with the comprehensive plan. She said engineers are currently working on water and sewer
studies for this location. The commission discussed the proposed case.
2. Applicant presentation
Brad Lehman, 3973 W. Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107, represented Emanuel Glockzin. He said that
his engineers have reviewed and applied all modifications requested by staff. He said that his company has
received easements from the electric company. He addressed the commission's questions and concerns.
Mickey Thomas, 3973 W. Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107, said that an assessment was done for the
pond and it was determined they could keep it or backfill it. He said there will be some filtration plans
included in the construction plans submitted to the city.
3. Staff summary and response
Staff recommended approval with conditions.
4. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Pirtle motioned to approve with the following conditions:
1. The approximately 208 feet of property adjoining the Kite property should be labeled with the
correct length /dimension.
2. The applicant must provide an easement document showing easement(s) across Oncor property.
3. The applicant must finish the required water study and final engineering plans will need to be in
accordance with the study.
4. Final engineering plans must be in accordance with the City's forthcoming sewer study for this
area.
5. The applicant must obtain conditional approval from the City to reduce or move the City of
Kennedale temporary construction easement along the existing 20 ft. sanitary sewer easement.
6. Clarify the location and size of the New Hope entry through Sonora Park.
7. The final plat plan will include what will be done with the existing pond.
8. The preliminary plat should include a note that additional right -of -way dedication may be
required as part of the final plat.
9. The correct zoning classification should be shown on the two properties that still show
incorrect information.
10. The owner's name should match the deed records for the property.
11. The setback lines should be shown on the plat drawing.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Williamson and passed with all in favor except Mr. Gilley and Mr. Harvey,
who abstained from voting.
B. CASE # PZ 15 -13 Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance approval regarding a request by
Kennedale Economic Development Corporation for a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural to "PD"
Planned Development zoning district for single family residential use for that approximately 8 -acre portion
outside the floodplain of an approximately 15.6 acre tract, belonging to Ethel Swiney and located in the
David Strickland Survey A -1376, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is mostly located west of the former
Williamson Drive as shown on the plat abandonment recorded in Tarrant County Clerk's instrument
number D214210746. Addresses include 1201, 1305, & 1307 Bowman Springs Rd.
1. Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts said that half of the property is located in the floodplain which will not be rezoned. She said the
developers previously came to the commission in a work session to talk about the proposed development.
She said that the portion of the land that is in the floodplain will be open space and that the development will
comply with the city wanting more walkable and residential neighborhoods. Ms. Roberts addressed the
commissions' questions and concerns.
2. Applicant presentation
Rian McGuire, 916 Bryant Ave. Fort Worth, TX, and Ryan Hill, 1600 West 7' St. Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX,
showed a presentation to the commission. They went over the change in the layout of the lots and pointed
out the landscaping, fencing and architectural design.
3. Public Hearing
Bill Sykora, 1313 Bowman Springs Rd, said that he does not want the proposed development in his area.
He is against the rezoning.
4. Applicant response
Mr. McGuire addressed the comments made by the commission on revisions.
5. Staff response and summary
Ms. Roberts said that City Council has mentioned they would like to see smaller lots for water conservation
purposes. She said she has nothing else to add to her previous staff presentation.
6. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Pirtle motioned to postpone the case until December 17, 2015. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Browne and passed with all in favor except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the day after.
The Christmas Tree Lighting and Toy Drive will be on December 1, 2015 starting at 5:30 PM.
The Impact Fee Committee meeting will be in March of 2016.
The joint meeting with City Council to discuss the zoning code update will be on January 18, 2016.
Xl. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Brim motioned to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Browne and passed with all in favor
except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
ATTEST:
atherine Rountree, Board Secretary
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