2017_06.18 PZ MinutesKENNEDALE
Plannlny end zoning Commigslon
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KENNEDALE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
June 18, 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 6:07 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. Brim joined the commission at 6:16 PM
Mr. Whitacre joined the commission at 6:48 PM
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary)
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss any item on the regular session agenda
Ms. Roberts and the commissioners went over the ordinance for Case PZ 15 -02 for revisions. She went
over details on what was being proposed to the board. Mr. Harvey said that the proposed plans for the
future development need to have more detail as well as the ordinance.
B. Discuss draft ordinance for Neighborhood Center and Urban Village overlay districts
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
C. Discuss items for future consideration
The commission did not have time to discuss this item.
The work session closed at 6:58 PM
IV. REGULARSESSION
V. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:00 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.
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary)
VII. MINUTESAPPROVAL
Mr. Pirtle motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rawe and passed with all in
favor except Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
VIII. VISITORICITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak.
IX. REGULAR ITEMS
A. CASE # PZ 15 -02 Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance approval regarding a request by
Kennedale Seniors, Ltd. for a zoning change from "R -3" Single Family Residential district to "PD"
Planned Development district for residential use for senior citizens for an approximately 24 -acre tract
at 332 -370 S. New Hope Rd, more particularly described as C B Teague Survey A 1506 Tracts 4A,
413, 5, and 513, and Jesse B Renfro Survey A 1260 Tract 1 B, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas.
1. Staff presentation
Ms. Roberts said the proposed development is going to be a four -plex residential district occupied by
independent senior citizens over the age of 55. She said the applicant and staff said that the "PD"
Planned Development goes along with the Comprehensive Plan, which calls for neighborhood
development in this area, with neighborhood included single family residential and small multi - family.
She said that the applicant will have all required plans and permits needed by the city. She said that a
City Council goal is to add residents to this part of the city to support local businesses and attract the
kinds of businesses residents would like to see, and this rezoning would support that goal. She said the
property is difficult to build on so it is unlikely that a single family residential development will be built on
this property. Mr. Harvey said that by zoning the property as "PD" Planned Development, the board can
now limit the development to what the city and the residents would desire.
2. Applicant presentation
Emanuel Glockzin, developer of the proposed senior living development, said there will be 136 units in
the complex and that the facility is income restricted but that there are thirteen units that are not income
restricted. The residents must be 55 years or older to live in the development. He went over pictures
that he brought with him to show how the development would look once completed. He said his
company would also manage the property. Mr. Whitacre asked Mr. Glockzin about fencing and
materials. Mr. Harvey said that all the details would be included in the developer agreement. The board
discussed the trail system to Sonora Park
3. Public hearing
Steve Hunsaker, 402 S. New Hope Rd, said he wanted more information on the residents and was
worried about the land value. He stated that he thinks that crime will rise in the area.
Joyce Kite, 408 S. New Hope Rd, said that her and her husband have lived there for 40 years. She said
she spoke with surrounding home owners and they had the same views as her. She said she wanted
more information on the development. She was worried about pollution and traffic impact. She said she
believes the assisted living will raise the crime rate. She thinks the land value will lower and that she is
against the development.
Ronnie Barcroft, speaking on behalf of Jay Brown who lives at 409 S. New Hope Rd, read the letter that
Mr. Brown had sent to the city.
Dave McMillan, 3830 Kennedale New Hope Rd, submitted a written opinion stating that he is against
the proposed subdivision if it includes low income or subsidized housing.
Jeff Gonsman, 328 S. New Hope Rd, wanted to know if the lot was already sold to the developer. He
said he is concerned about the traffic impact the development will create. He said he purchased his
property for the country feel and that it will diminish with the proposed development. He is worried about
siblings that will live with the seniors as well. He said he is worried about the current residents getting
full use of Sonora Park. He stated he is opposed to the development.
Elizabeth Gonsman, 328 S. New Hope Rd, said that she is concerned about the crime rate and traffic
impact. She said she is opposed to the development.
Luann Hull, 416 S. New Hope Rd, submitted a written opinion stating that Kennedale does not need any
more duplexes in Kennedale. She said Kennedale already has trouble with the existing duplexes. She
said assisted living is just another word for duplextapartments.
4. Applicant response
Emanuel Glockzin, developer of proposed development, stated that his management team does
background checks. He said they check where the senior citizen lived before and that they take all
required measures to make sure safety isn't an issue.
5. Staff response and summary
Ms. Roberts said that the parking spaces are going to be a maximum of 210. She said that with the "R-
3" Residential zoning, either way the property would be developed would be a major change to what
surrounding properties are used to. She said the management is taking measures to prevent crime.
6. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Browne motioned to approve the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Use the street lighting requirements from the recently- approved regulations for Old Town.
2. Require parking islands to have vegetation /be landscaped. Use city code requirements for
commercial parking lots.
3. Include elevations in the concept plan for the ordinance: one elevation per building type (1- bedroom,
2- bedroom, gazebo, and clubhouse).
4. Require an entry feature, which shall be masonry, and a minimum height of six feet and a maximum
height of eight feet.
5. The district shall have at least two access points connecting the development to a public road.
6. Development within the district shall install sidewalks or trails connecting to existing sidewalks or
trails.
7. Change the ordinance section on fencing to require wrought iron to be used for fencing if fencing is
installed along the floodplain side of the property.
8. Any part of the district not abutting a city park or floodplain shall have a landscaped buffer in addition
to fencing, as follows.
a. An additional ten feet of setback shall be required above what is required for R -3 zoning
districts.
b. Trees of a minimum of 3" caliper shall be planted twenty feet on center, with trees being of a
type with a mature canopy expected to reach at least twenty feet in height.
c. Shrubs shall be planted between the trees to ensure adequate screening.
9. To ensure there is no conflict between the development and a future expansion of New Hope Rd, any
parking or structures built on the parcel identified as Tract 4 in the concept and site plan shall be
setback at least 70 feet from the existing right -of -way on New Hope Rd.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pirtle and passed with four approvals except Mr. Rawe and Mr. Pirtle,
who opposed and Mr. Harvey abstained from voting.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015.
The Old Town ordinance was approved on Monday, June 15, 2015.
The 22 Annual North Texas Elected & Appointed Officials Planning Workshop is going to be on Friday,
July 31, 2015.
XI.ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pirtle motioned to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brim and passed with all in favor except
Mr. Harvey, who abstained from voting.
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