2015_07.16 PZ MinutesKENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
July 16, 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 6:06 PM
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioner
Present
Absent
Ernest Harvey
X
Tom Pirtle
X
Harry Browne
X
Stephen Brim
X
Jeff Whitacre
X
Don Rawe
X
Carolyn Williamson
X
Alternates
Billy Gilley
X
vacant
A quorum was present.
Mr. Gilley was asked to serve as a regular member on the commission.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary).
III. WORK SESSION
A. Introduction to LSL Planning staff
Ms. Roberts said that the consultant team from LSL Planning was there to go over a presentation for the
board about the zoning code update. Paul Le Blanc, with LSL Planning, went over the presentation on
creating a unified development ordinance. He said that he wants to fix conflicts in different ordinances and
to revise the codes to be in line with the comprehensive plan.
B. Discuss draft ordinance for Neighborhood Center and Urban Village overlay districts
Ms. Roberts said that she took the standards that the board recommended previously and drafted an
ordinance for review and for the board to give feedback.
C. Discuss items for future consideration
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 7:05 PM
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM
VI. ROLL CALL
Commissioner
Present
Absent
Ernest Harvey
X
Tom Pirtle
X
Harry Browne
X
Stephen Brim
X
Jeff Whitacre
X
Don Rawe
X
Carolyn Williamson
X
Alternates
Billy Gilley
X
vacant
A quorum was present.
Mr. Gilley was asked to serve as a regular member on the commission.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary).
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from June 18, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Mr. Brim 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
There were no regular items.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts stated that the website for Kennedale was updated.
On Saturday, July 18th at 6:00 PM, the Kennedale Historical Society will have a members' event with a talk
about the youth baseball league's history followed by a baseball game with food and drinks. She said non-
members could attend.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Brim motioned to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Whitacre and passed with all in favor
except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
ATTEST:
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Katherine Roun ee, Bo &d Secretary
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