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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofkennedale.com
KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss any item on the regular session agenda
B. Discuss tiny house concept
C. Discuss regulations related to the use of shipping containers
D. Discuss concept of planned development district for infill parcels
E. Discuss tree preservation regulations
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
VI. ROLL CALL
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from 05.18.2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Planning and Zoning Commission not scheduled on
the Agenda may speak to the Commission, provided that an official `Speaker's Request Form'has been
completed and submitted to the Commission Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. All comments
must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual commissioners or staff. All speakers must
limit their comments to the subject matter as listed on the `Speaker's Request Form.' No formal action
can be taken on these items.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
X. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
XI.ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and parking
spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight(48) hours
prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the June 15,2017, Planning and Zoning Commission agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next
to the main entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and
readily accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of
said meeting,in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Rachel Roberts, Board Secretary
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: June 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION- A.
I. Subject:
Discuss any item on the regular session agenda
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: June 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION- B.
I. Subject:
Discuss tiny house concept
II. Originated by:
Rachel Roberts, City Planner
III. Summary:
At this time, the Commission will hear a brief presentation from Maria and John Thibodeau, who are
interested in pursuing a tiny house development project in Kennedale. The Thibodeaus have recently
attended an information event on the tiny house concept and would like to share the information they
learned with the Planning &Zoning Commission in order to get additional input before the prepare a
rezoning or other development application.
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
None
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofkennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Date: June 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION ITEMS (C)
I. SUBJECT
Discuss regulations related to the use of shipping containers
II. SUMMARY
Background.
• Although outdoor storage for commercial uses is regulated, Kennedale has no regulations
specifically regulating shipping containers. Current city staff had been told when they were
hired that shipping containers were not allowed; however, after searching the development
codes for relevant regulations, staff determined there were no regulations specific to shipping
containers. [Note: other regulations could apply to shipping containers, such as limits on
height of materials and equipment stored outdoors, but there is nothing specific to shipping
containers.]
• Many cities allow shipping containers to be used, either on a temporary or permanent basis,
and these containers can be particularly useful for preventing theft of supplies and equipment
during construction.
• During last month's discussion on this topic, the Planning & Zoning Commission determined
that different regulatory approaches might be needed, depending on the end use of the
container. For example, if it is used to store equipment outside, then outside storage
regulations would need to be used. If it is to be used as an office or accessory building, then
accessory building regulations would apply.
HOW OTHER
Other cities tend to have different regulations based on whether the containers are considered
permanent or temporary. Some allow them to be used on a permanent basis with a permit or other
controls. It is common to prohibit shipping containers from being used for human occupation unless
the container is greatly modified to meet typical building standards for humans (for example, having
multiple points of ingress/egress, building properly insulated, having a permanent foundation, etc.).
STAFF COMMENTS
Based on comments from the Commission last month, staff proposes considering the following set of
amendments to the Unified Development Code as a starting point for this month's discussion. Using
the Commission member's comments this month, staff will then prepare an ordinance for official
consideration by the Commission, if the Commission is ready to take that step.
Based on the city's long-term plans, typical development policies, and how these containers are
currently being used, staff recommends the following regulations. A restatement of the
recommendations from last month's report is shown below, followed by examples of how the UDC
might reflect those recommendations.
Recommendations from last month
• Continue to allow shipping containers to be used on a temporary basis for construction sites
that have an active building permit (typically used for storing materials and equipment during
construction). Staff would add a question to the building permit application asking whether the
general contractor intended to use a shipping container and notifying builders that the
container must be removed before a final inspection will be made. A height of 9.5 feet could be
permitted for these containers.
• Allow shipping containers to be used on a permanent basis as part of any land use that allows
outdoor storage, such as: "General Offices & Services — Construction and Building Services,
outdoor storage," which is permitted in C-2 and Industrial zoning districts; and "Outdoor
storage, commercial and industrial," which is permitted with a special exception in Industrial
zoning districts. Containers would then be subject to the regulations affecting those land uses,
which include height, screening, and location regulations.
• In addition, the city should consider establishing the following additional regulations for
permanent shipping containers.
o Include the square footage of the shipping container(s) in the calculation of impervious
square footage for any buildings, and the total impervious square footage including the
shipping container(s) should not exceed the amount permitted for the relevant zoning
district. For example, the C-2 zoning district has a maximum impervious square footage
of 60%. In this case, any buildings on the site plus the shipping containers could not
exceed 60% of the lot. NOTE: the UDC's outdoor storage regulations already set a
maximum lot coverage amount for outdoor storage, and staff recommends following
that same requirement for shipping containers used for outdoor storage. For containers
used as accessory buildings, the lot coverage regulation for structures could apply.
■ AND/ OR Set a maximum number allowed per acre — this number should be not
so stringent as to prohibit the amount of containers needed for a use but
enough to prevent overcrowding and excessive lot coverage with containers.
• Require a permit per shipping container so that the city can track how many are being
used and ensure the users are following the outdoor storage regulations.
• Prohibit the use of these containers within the Commercial Corridor Overlay district (this
is an area within 300 feet of the centerline of Kennedale Pkwy as well as the frontage
road for I-20/820.
• Prohibit water, waste water, or electrical connections to the shipping containers. This will help
prevent the containers being used for human occupancy. NOTE: staff now recommends setting
this requirement for containers used for storage but not for containers used for accessory
buildings (see suggested regulations below).
RECOMMENDED • THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT •
Recommended changes to the UDC are shown in red type and are underlined. Plain type indicates
existing regulations.
Section 11.25 Outdoor Storage, Commercial and Industrial (Accessory or Principal)
A. Coverage. Outdoor storage shall not cover more than 33 percent of a lot if considered an accessory
use.
B. Type of Materials. Storage shall be limited to goods and materials customarily stored outside and
resistant to damage and deterioration from exposure to the elements.
C. Location. Outdoor storage shall not be located in any required setback area; shall not obstruct or
eliminate any required parking or loading space, required lighting, sidewalk, pathway, building exit,
access drive, or fire lane; or occupy any street right-of-way.
D. Height. Storage of stacked materials shall not exceed the height of the screening fence or eight (8)
feet, whichever is less. Individual items of greater height may be stored, but may not exceed one-half
the height of the principal building. Shipping containers may exceed the height of the screening fence
but shall not exceed eight and one-half (8.5) feet in height. [NOTE- while 8.5 i5 a common height for
shipping containers, the Commission may want to consider allowing the container height of 9.5 feet,
which i5 al5o common.]
E. Screening. All outdoor storage shall be screened by a permanently maintained solid fence at least six
(6) feet in height along any side facing a front or exterior side property line, any side facing a rear or
interior side property line which is adjacent to a district which does not allow outdoor storage as a
permitted use, or any other side generally open to public view. Fencing for this purpose shall be
designed according to Section 13.9.
F. Surface. Storage areas shall be surfaced as follows:
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1. Storage of goods and materials shall be conducted only on a paved surface or an
approved all-weather surface of crushed rock which is maintained in a dust-free condition.
2. The storage of vehicles, trailers, and equipment which are normally intended to be
mobile, whether self-propelled or towed, shall be conducted only on an approved asphalt or
concrete surface which is provided in accordance with the requirements for parking areas.
G. Site Plan. The storage/display shall be designated and approved on the site plan for the use.
H. Compliance. Any building or use in existence before the effective date of this article shall be
required to comply with the outside/outdoor storage regulations when the land use or ownership
changes.
I. Shipping Containers. In addition to the requirements listed above, use of shipping containers is
permitted as stated below.
1. Shipping containers may be used on a temporary basis to store supplies and equipment
for construction sites with an active building permit. All shipping containers shall be
removed before a final inspection will be authorized, and no occupancy of a shipping
container is permitted.
2. Where outdoor storage is permitted in commercial or industrial zoning districts, shipping
containers may be used on a permanent basis as stated below.
a. Such containers are only permitted as part of permitted land uses that include
outdoor storage, such as General Offices & Services — Construction and Building
Services.
b. Shipping containers must comply with the requirements of this section, including
screening and location requirements.
c. The area of any shipping container used shall be included in the maximum allowed
outdoor storage of 33 percent of the lot, as described in sub-section A.
d. A permit shall be required for each shipping container to be used on a permanent
basis. For the purposes of this requirement, "permanent" shall mean any shipping
container that is not used for a construction project with an active building permit
issued for the site where the shipping container will be located and that shall remain
on site for more than six (6) months.
e. Shipping containers are prohibited within the Commercial Corridor Overlay district.
f. No water, waste water, gas, or electrical connection shall be permitted for shipping
containers used for storage.
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g. Storage of flammable or hazardous materials shall be in accordance with fire
codes.
Section 11.2 Accessory Buildings
C. Non-Residential Uses and Districts. The size of accessory buildings is subject to the spatial
requirements for accessory buildings for the applicable zoning.
1. Shipping containers used as accessory buildings.
Shipping containers may be used as accessory buildings provided the containers meet all
spatial requirements for structures within the zoning district, including height limits and
minimum masonry requirements.
(a) A shipping container shall meet all building and fire codes for the accessory use
before occupancy shall be permitted.
(b) Shipping containers are not permitted as primary structures.
(c) Shipping containers used to store flammable and/or hazardous materials shall be
properly ventilated, and the materials stored in the structure must be properly
identified on the container.
(d) Shipping containers permitted within the city shall have a maximum height of nine
and a half (9.5) feet unless otherwise stated in this Code and a maximum length of
fifty-three (53) feet.
Section 32.2 General Definitions
Shipping container. A standardized, all-steel, reusable vessel originally intended for the intermodal
shipment of goods, freight, or commodities and designed to be loaded onto a ship or rail car.
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofkennedale.com
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Date: June 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION ITEMS (D)
I. SUBJECT
Discuss concept of planned development district for infill parcels
II. SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
This report is provides information to assist the Planning & Zoning Commission in continuing the
discussion on establishing regulations for infill development. These regulations would apply only to
those properties that are hard to develop due to their shape, size, or other features specific to the
property itself. The Commission did not have time to discuss this work session agenda item, so
the staff report from last month has been included again in the Commission's agenda packet and
is shown below. In addition, at the back of this staff report is an example of how infill district
regulations could be added to existing planned development regulations.
The Commission visited this concept in 2009, but as more pressing issues rose to the forefront of
discussions, including updating the comprehensive land use plan, the topic was put aside and never
revisited. At that time, the Commission had considered the idea of a planned development district, and
staff had recommended limiting these districts to properties of 10 acres or smaller. Staff still
recommends a limit to the size of a parcel that can be used for infill development.
STAFF REVIEW
Typically, a developer will propose standards for a planned development district. However, the city can
require that certain elements be included in any proposed district. Staff recommends considering the
following issues and recommendations.
Master plan — The applicant for an infill planned development district should be required to submit a
master plan for the property that includes all lot layouts and dimensions, roadways, preliminary storm
water layout (not detailed engineering;just enough to show that the developer has reserved space for
any required detention facilities). The master plan should include a statement with supporting
information describing how the proposed development will minimize the impact of increased densities
or smaller lot sizes. For example, the develop may propose adding buffers, landscape features, or other
features to ensure privacy and compatibility.
Size — The districts should be limited to those properties less than ten acres in size but larger than one
acre. Properties of one acre or smaller usually can simply be subdivided into a few lots.
Location — The properties included within an infill district should be bounded on one or more sides by
a property that has already been developed, limiting the possibility of a developer combining multiple
parcels to create a lot that easier to use.
Use restrictions — The properties should be limited to residential use, possibly single family detached
and single family attached; the Commission could also consider permitting multi-family use, but in that
case, for properties adjacent to a single-family residential zoning district, staff recommends restricting
the development so that each dwelling unit appears as and is designed as a single-family attached use
[e.g., townhomes built on individual platted lots might be permitted, but a developer could use to rent
the townhomes instead of selling them]. In this way, the density permitted would be more compatible
with the adjacent single-family districts.
Building restrictions — The buildings should be limited to the same height as other single family
residential zoning districts (30 feet for R-3 districts, 40 feet for R-2 districts, and 50 feet for R-1
districts).
Lot coverage regulations may need to be less restrictive than in single-family zoning districts, but staff
recommends requiring a minimum amount of contiguous, accessible open space dedicated in each
development to make up for the lack of open space per lot. In addition, the city might want to allow
for lot area averaging in these districts. This would establish a minimum lot size for the district but
would allow some lots to smaller than that size (within limits) as long as other lots were larger, so that
the average lot size meets the minimum lot size for the district.
In general, setbacks may need to be less restrictive (smaller) than in non-infill districts; however, staff
would recommend maintaining a distance of at least 20 feet from adjacent single-family residential
zoning districts.
Other design elements — The Commission may want to consider requiring some or all of the following
elements.
• Landscaped common areas;
• landscaped and irrigated street medians;
• garages placed behind the front building fagade (or prohibit front-entry garages for lots that are
deep enough to accommodate rear entry);
• establishment of a Homeowners Association;
• stained concrete driveways or other durable, decorative driveway features;
• decorative wood garage doors;
• decorative street lights;
• decorative mail boxes;
• stamped or decorative concrete street features;
• Use of appropriately scaled water or architectural features exceeding those otherwise required
including but not limited to:
-- fountains or other decorative water features;
-- landscaped retention ponds with ornamental fence enclosure;
-- waterways with landscaped banks;
-- neighborhood pools or club houses;
-- gazebo or neighborhood pavilion;
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-- statues or other public art features.
The city might consider allowing private streets as long as they have public access at all times (public
access easement would be required and no gates would be permitted). This would allow a developer
to propose somewhat narrower street widths than is usually permitted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff proposes to prepare a draft ordinance for discussion at an upcoming work session, based on
input received from the Commission. At that point, staff recommends placing a discussion of the
ordinance on several work session agendas in order to allow the public more time to notice this item
on Planning & Zoning Commission agendas and provide comments to staff (which could then be
forwarded to the Commission).
Example of how infill planned development district regulations might fit into the UDC
Section 9.1 Purpose
B. Purpose. The PD rezoning process is provided as a design option to allow for one (1) or more
of the following:
1. Encourage innovation in land development in terms of variety, design, layout, and type of structures
constructed;
2. Promote the efficient use of land to facilitate a more economic arrangement of buildings, circulation
systems, land use, and utilities;
3. Encourage the adaptive re-use of significant or historic buildings;
4. Provide the opportunity to mix compatible uses or residential types;
5. Preserve and protect significant natural features, open space, and cultural/historic resources;
6. Ensure that new development is consistent with the character of the community;
7. Promote efficient provision of public services and utilities;
8. Minimize adverse traffic impacts and accommodate safe and efficient pedestrian access and circulation;
9. Encourage development of convenient recreational facilities; and
10. Encourage the use and improvement of land where site conditions make development under
conventional zoning difficult or less desirable.
11. Provide the opportunity for the full and effective development of infill parcels that may be
difficult to develop under existing zoning district regulations due to their shape, size,
topography, or other similar factors inherent to the property itself, but with requirements and
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restrictions intended to ensure appropriate and compatible use and development of the infill
parcels.
Section 9.2 Qualifying Conditions
The following criteria shall apply to all PDs:
B. Minimum Acreage. The gross area of a tract of land to be developed in a Planned
Development District shall be a minimum of five (5) acres. For infill planned development districts,
the gross area shall be greater than one (1) acre but less than ten (10) acres.
C. Recognizable Benefit. The applicant shall demonstrate that the PD provides at least four (4) of
the following site design elements, which could not be attained through a project designed under
conventional zoning:
1. Mixed-use development with residential and non-residential uses, or a variety of housing types;
2. Pedestrian/transit-oriented design with buildings oriented to the sidewalk and parking to the side or
rear of the site;
3. High quality architectural design beyond the site plan requirements of this article;
4. Extensive landscaping beyond the site plan requirements of this article;
5. Preservation, enhancement, or restoration of natural resources (trees, slopes, wetland areas, views, etc.);
6. Preservation or restoration of significant or historic resources;
7. Provision of open space or public plazas or features;
8. Efficient consolidation of poorly dimensioned parcels or property with difficult site conditions (e.g.
topography, shape etc.);
9. Effective transition between higher and lower density uses, and/or between nonresidential and
residential uses; or allowing incompatible adjacent land uses to be developed in a manner that is not
possible using a conventional approach;
10. Shared vehicular and pedestrian access between properties or uses;
11. Mitigation to offset impacts on public facilities (such as street improvements); or
12. Significant use of sustainable building and site design features such as: water use reduction, water
efficient landscaping, innovative wastewater technologies, low impact stormwater management, optimize
energy performance, on-site renewable energy, passive solar heating, reuse/recycled/renewable materials,
indoor air quality, or other elements identified as sustainable by established groups such as the US Green
Building Council (LEED) or ANSI National Green Building Standards.
13. In addition, infill planned development districts shall also provide each of the following
elements:
a. minimum masonry requirement at least 10% higher than the base zoning district when
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the base zoning district does not already require 100% masonry on all facades;
b. establishment of a Home Owners' Association for residential infill districts;
c. where lot areas are less than the required area of the base district, the developer shall
dedicate by plat an area of contiguous open space, which shall be available and accessible
to all property owners or residents within the development by means of a street, sidewalk,
or drive. The open space must be usable and not occupied by streets, drives, parking areas,
or above-ground utility structures. The open space shall be at least 5,000 square feet in
size.
D. Compatibility with Adjacent Uses. The proposed location of uses or structures that are of a
significantly different scale or character than the abutting residential districts, such as access drives,
parking areas, waste receptacles, swimming pools, tennis courts, and facilities of a similar nature, shall
not be located near the perimeter of the PD or so as to negatively impact the residential use of
adjacent lands. For infill planned development districts, building height shall not exceed that
permitted in the abutting properties that are already developed.
[NOTE FOR THE COMMISSION: as you'll see in the proposed definitions section (below), in order
for a property to be considered an infill parcel, at least two of the abutting properties must
already be developed.]
Section 27.2 Zoning Requirements
B. Dimensional Requirements. The area, height and placement requirements for each portion of the PD shall
be based upon a stated zoning district, as provided in Article 2. The PD concept plan narrative shall state
the area, height, and placement requirements for each portion of the PD, based upon the appropriate
zoning district and the residential density determined.
1. Residential developments shall meet the area, height, and placement requirements of the residential
districts, depending upon the type and character of the development.
2. Non-residential developments shall meet the area, height, and placement requirements of the
commercial and industrial districts.
3. Each use in a mixed-use development (containing both residential and commercial development) shall
meet the height, area, and placement requirements of the zoning district that corresponds to each
element of the proposed development.
4. Deviations from the minimums set forth above shall be included in a Table of Modifications.
C. Variations from Minimum Requirements. District regulations applicable to a land use in a PD may be
altered from those of the district(s) in effect immediately prior to the PD rezoning, which shall be limited to,
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modification from the lot area and width, building setbacks, height, lot coverage, minimum floor area,
landscaping, lighting, signs and parking. The applicant for a PD shall identify, in writing, all intended
variations from the prior zoning being proposed. Variations may be approved during the Concept Plan
review by the City Council after the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. These adjustments
may be permitted only if they will result in a higher quality of development or better integration of the
proposed use(s) with surrounding uses. The variations shall also satisfy one (1) or more of the following
criteria:
1. Preserves the best natural features of the site;
2. Creates, maintains, or improves habitat for wildlife;
3. Creates, improves, or maintains open space for the residents;
4. Enhances the views into the site as well as the view from dwellings to be built on site; and
5. Results in a better development, consistent with the purposes of PD expressed in Section 9.1 and the
recommendations of the City of Kennedale Comprehensive Plan
D. Modifications. To encourage flexibility and creativity consistent with the intent of the PD, the City
Council, after recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, may permit modifications
from the density, area, height, and placement requirements for the stated district(s).
1. Any regulatory modification shall be approved through a finding by the City Council, after
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, that the modification results in a
higher quality of development than would be possible using conventional zoning standards or
that the modification allows for development of an infill parcel in a manner meeting the
requirements of Article 9 and Article 27.
2. All deviations from dimensional requirements shall be listed in a Table of Modifications. Unless
modifications are specifically requested and approved by the City Council, the site plan shall comply with
the appropriate requirements of the identified zoning districts.
3. For residential infill planned development districts, modifications allowing lots smaller than
5,000 square feet shall not be permitted.
Section 32.2 General Definitions
Infill parcel. An undeveloped or underdeveloped property that is larger than one (1) acre in size
but smaller than ten (10) acres and that is abutted on at least two sides by properties that have
already been developed.
Infill planned development district. A planned development district located on an infill parcel.
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofkennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Date: June 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION ITEMS (E)
I. SUBJECT
Discuss tree preservation regulations
II. SUMMARY
BACKGROUND OVERVIEW
Several months ago, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved changes to the tree preservation
regulations in the Unified Development Code. Since then, the Commission has continued its discussion
on whether the tree preservation regulations are adequate and, if not, how to address that problem
without creating an undue burden on new development. One option the Commission considered
exploring was to no longer exempt trees within a proposed building pad. Another option was to
exempt the building pads but not exempt parking areas. Below, please find examples of how those
changes might be added to the Unified Development Code. The examples from other cities that were
given to the Commission in April are also included below.
STAFF REVIEW
Tree protection in other cities
City of Arlington
Exempts trees in a dedicated right-of-way, utility easement, or drainage easement for non-residential
development. It was not clear whether trees for residential developments were also exempted, but at
a quick glance, it appears they are not.
City of Benbrook
Exempts trees located within the right-of-way and the adjacent utility easements, as well as trees
located within drainage facilities (easements and detention ponds) as defined on a plat of record
City of Keller
Exempts all trees within street rights-of-way, utility easements, or drainage easements as shown on an
approved final plat/construction plans. The city and developer must have a development agreement,
and an overall tree protection plan has to be approved by the Public Works Department in order for
the trees to be exempt.
City of Mansfield
Exempts trees within rights-of-way, utility or drainage easements, and areas designated as cut/fill on
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the master construction plan for both residential and non-residential development. In addition, for
nonresidential development, trees within fire lanes, parking areas, and building pads as shown on an
approved construction plan are also exempt.
City of North Richland Hills
Exempts trees located within street rights-of-way, utility easements, or drainage easements as shown
on a preliminary plat approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
City of South lake
Exempts trees located in building pads, required parking areas, driveways, fire lanes, streets, and
required utility and drainage infrastructure, but requires first getting approval of a tree conservation
plan. Does not exempt utility easements.
STAFF COMMENTS
Based on the overview of other cities' regulations, it appears Kennedale would not be outside the
norm for this region by no longer exempting building pads from the tree preservation regulations. In
addition, parking exemptions are used in some cities but not for all cities in the region. Both of these
options may be feasible to Kennedale as long as the approach to tree preservation is reasonable and
fair. If the Commission is looking to balance the need to preserve trees with the need to be fair to
new development, the Commission might consider setting a regulation that does not exempt building
pads for commercial development but only requires a percentage of the removed trees to be replace
(for example, require developer to replace 50% of the trees removed).
In addition, please note that while many of our surrounding cities are located within prairie
ecosystems, which are generally not heavily treed, Kennedale is located within the Eastern Cross
Timbers, which typically more heavily forested than our neighboring prairies, and it may make more
sense for a city in this ecosystem to have greater tree protection regulations—again, as long as our
regulations also support the city's long-term development plans and goals.
KENNEDALE'S EXISTING TREE PRESERVATION REGULATIONS/EXEMPTIONS (EMPHASIS ADDED)
Residential Developments. All areas within street rights-of-way, utility or drainage easements as
shown on a preliminary plat approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission shall be exempt from
the tree protection and replacement requirements specified herein. The developer may request the
Administrator to allow trees within potential building pad areas to be included in the exemption
described herein. All other area shall be subject to these requirements. If trees are removed from
exempt areas based on an approved preliminary plat, and a revised preliminary plat or a final plat is
later approved such that the trees original exempt would no longer be exempt if still in place, such
trees shall be replaced in accordance with Section 20.8.
Nonresidential Development. All areas within street rights-of-way and utility or drainage
easements as shown on a preliminary plat approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, plus fire
lanes, parking areas to meet minimum parking requirements, and building pad as shown on an
approved site plan, shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements specified
herein. Any parking areas in excess of the minimum parking requirements shall not be exempt from
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the tree protection and replacement requirements. In addition, trees exempted from the protection
and replacement requirements due to being located in an exempt area shown on an approved
preliminary plat shall be replaced in accordance with Section 20.8 if they are removed and the areas
shown as exempt on the preliminary plat are no longer exempt as shown on a revised preliminary plat
or a final plat.
EXAMPLE OF AMENDMENT TO TREE PRESERVATION REGULATIONS
Below is an example of how an amendment to the tree preservation regulations might read. Deletions
are marked through, and additions are underlined.
Nonresidential Development. All areas within street rights-of-way and utility or drainage
easements as shown on a preliminary plat approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, plus
required fire lanes, and parking areas to meet minimum parking requirements, and laHildilgg pad as
shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement
requirements specified herein. Any parking areas in excess of the minimum parking requirements
shall not be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements. In addition, trees
exempted from the protection and replacement requirements due to being located in an exempt
area shown on an approved preliminary plat shall be replaced in accordance with Section 20.8 if
they are removed and the areas shown as exempt on the preliminary plat are no longer exempt as
shown on a revised preliminary plat or a final plat.
Note: for residential development, trees within a building pad are not automatically exempt, so staff
has not proposed any changes to that portion of the tree preservation regulations.
ZONING NEXT STEPS BY THE PLANNING & • •
If the Commission is ready to move forward with an ordinance at this time, staff will prepare an
ordinance for public hearing and consideration by the Commission later this summer. We will also
notify City Council of the pending ordinance consideration so that the Council members will be
prepared.
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KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: June 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from 05.18.2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
II. Originated by:
Alicia Santos, Permit Clerk
III. Summary:
The minutes that are attached are for your consideration.
IV. Notification:
V. Fiscal Impact Summary:
VI. Legal Impact:
VII. Recommendation:
Approve
VIII. Alternative Actions:
IX. Attachments:
1. 05.18.2017 PZ Minutes 105.18.2017 PZ MINUTES.doc
KENNEDALE
Planning and Zoning Commission
www.cityofi(ennedale.com
KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
May 18, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the work session to order at 6:02 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
PLACE COMMISSIONER PRESENT ABSENT
1 Carolyn Williamson X
2 Chris Pugh X
3 Stephen Brim X
4 Thomas Pirtle, Vice-chair X
5 Harry Browne X
6 Ernest Harvey, Chair X
7 Patrick Filson X
8 Horace Young, Alternate X
9 Greg Adams, Alternate X
A quorum was present. Horace Young was asked to serve as a regular member. Stephen Brim arrived
approximately sixteen minutes after the start of the work session.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts, Development Director, and Alicia Santos, Board Secretary.
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss any item on the regular session agenda
Ms. Williamson advised the Commission that the minutes should be corrected to say minutes instead of
agenda.
B. Discuss tiny house concept
Ms. Roberts advised the Commission Ms. Thibodeau was out of town and was flying on standby and
missed her flight, so she would not be able to attend tonight's meeting.
C. Discuss regulations for solar energy equipment as an accessory use
The Commission discussed their concerns regarding solar energy equipment. Some of their concerns
were how to protect the trees from property owners having to get rid of/cut down trees. They also had
concerns about having proper training for the firefighters to be able to maneuver around the panels and
about whether the panels have some sort of wind tolerance. Commissioners also mentioned placement
on the roofs. Ms. Roberts advised the commission that fire personnel do have some training on getting
around the panels. She also advised the city would require a permit, and the panels would have to be
engineered.
D. Discuss concept of planned development district for infill properties
The commission did not have time to discuss this agenda item.
E. Discuss regulations for shipping containers
Ms. Roberts gave a brief overview from last session, regarding allowing shipping containers in the city.
Ms. Roberts advised the Commission there are no specific rules/regulations in the codes. Ms. Roberts
advised there are some shipping containers already within the city and recommend they be allowed with
inspections and regulations. The Commission discussed whether to allow some containers to have
electricity and be occupied. The Commission also discussed having an applicant advise if the container is
for storage or business use.
Mr. Harvey closed the work session at 7:02 P.M.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Harvey called the regular session to order at 7:05 P.M.
VI. ROLL CALL
PLACE COMMISSIONER PRESENT ABSENT
1 Carolyn Williamson X
2 Chris Pugh X
3 Stephen Brim X
4 Thomas Pirtle, Vice-chair X
5 Harry Browne X
6 Ernest Harvey, Chair X
7 Patrick Filson X
8 Horace Young, Alternate X
9 Greg Adams, Alternate X
A quorum was present. Horace Young continued to serve as a regular member.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts, Development Director and Alicia Santos, Board Secretary.
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Review and consider approval of minutes from the February 2017 Planning &Zoning Commission
extra work session.
Mr. Harvey called for the vote. Ms. Williamson made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Pirtle. The
motion passed with all in favor and none opposed, with Mr. Harvey abstaining.
B. Consider approval of minutes from the April 2017 Planning &Zoning Commission meeting
Mr. Harvey called for the vote. Ms. Williamson made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Pirtle. The
motion passed with all in favor and none opposed, with Mr. Harvey& Mr. Brim abstaining.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
There were not regular items before the Commission.
X. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Roberts announced that Kid Fish and Bark in the Park would be held on Saturday, May 20.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pirtle made a motion to adjourn, second by Mr. Young, and the motion was passed with all in favor.
The regular session adjourned at 7:07 P.M.