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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 15, 2010
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WORK SESSION, 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING, 7:00 P.M.
Commission Members present: Ernest Harvey (Vice-Chair); Lori Bryan, Ray Cowan, Frank
Fernandez, Charles Overstreet [arrived at 6:04 P.M., after roll call], and Billy Simpson; alternates
Jason Galloway and Thomas Pirtle [arrived at 6:30 P.M.].
Staff present: Rachel Roberts (Planner, Board Secretary); James Cowey (Director of
Development Services). City Manager Bob Hart attended the part of the work session held
before the regular meeting.
Commission members absent: David Hunn.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Harvey called the work session to order at 6:03 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Ms. Roberts called roll for the work session.
WORK SESSION
I. A. Form-based Codes
City Manager Bob Hart gave a presentation about Vision North Texas and development ideas for
the southwest area of Kennedale and responded to questions from the Commission.
At 7:02 P.M., the Commission closed the work session and opened the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Vice-Chairman Harvey called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
II. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No one registered to speak.
III. Case PZ 10-07 to consider and receive comments regarding a request for a replat of that portion
of Municipal Drive vacated by City of Kennedale Ordinance No. 453, being approximately 0.739
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acres of land located in the Canzada Rose Survey, A 1285, City of Kennedale, Tarrant County,
Texas and of approximately 0.9998 acres located on Kennedale Pkwy, more particularly
described as Kennedale Retail Center Addition Block A Lot 8, City of Kennedale, Tarrant
County, Texas. The replat is requested by the City of Kennedale.
A. Staff Presentation
Ms. Roberts gave the staff presentation.
B. Public Hearing
No one registered to speak.
C. Staff Response and Summary
Staff recommended approval.
D. Action on Agenda Item III
Mr. Fernandez made a motion to recommend to the city council approval of Case PZ 10-07, Ms.
Bryan seconded the motion, and all members voted in favor.
IV. PZ Case 10-08 to receive comments and consider action to amend Chapter 17, Division 2 of
the Kennedale city code, by revising the subdivision regulations governing plats.
A. Staff Presentation
Ms. Roberts gave the staff presentation.
B. Public Hearing
No one registered to speak.
C. Staff Response and Summary
Staff recommended approval.
D. Action on Agenda Item IV
Mr. Overstreet made a motion to recommend to the city council approval of Case PZ 10-08,
Mr. Cowan seconded the motion, and all members voted in favor.
VI. MINUTES: Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 2010 meeting. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Bryan and Mr. Overstreet simultaneously, and the motion
passed with all members voting in favor.
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VII. STAFF REPORTS
1) Update on City Projects
Ms. Roberts and Mr. Cowey provided an update on city projects, including TownCenter and
Bowman Springs Road. Ms. Roberts had received an invitation to attend a Barnett Shale event,
which she distributed to commission members.
There being no more business for the Regular Session, the Commission closed the Regular Session
and resumed the Work Session at 7:30 P.M.
I. B. Sandwich Board Signs
Ms. Roberts went over the staff report for this agenda item. Several commission members liked
the idea of using a permit for sandwich board signs. The Commission and staff discussed the
issue, and the Commission asked Ms. Roberts to bring recommendations for ordinance revisions
to the next meeting for review.
I.C. Guarantees and Maintenance Bonds for Subdivisions
Ms. Roberts presented the staff report and gave two examples from other places on how this
issue was addressed. The Commission asked Ms. Roberts to bring recommendations for
ordinance revisions to the next meeting for review, and to include in the recommendations a
reduction in the percentage required to be covered in extensions as subdivisions reach a
percentage of build-out, and also to address timelines (how long extensions may be renewed).
I.D. List of Items for Future Consideration
a. Green / Environmental Regulations
b. Bowman Springs
c. Incompatible Zoning Districts / Properties
d. Storm Water Ordinances and Creek Ordinances
e. Comprehensive Land Use Plan
f. Salvage Yard Ordinance
g. Overlay Zoning District
Mr. Galloway recommended adding light pollution to future consideration of item I.D.a, Green /
Environmental Regulations.
The Commission asked Ms. Roberts to move Item I.D.e, Comprehensive Land Use Plan, to the
Work Session agenda in order to provide monthly updates on its progress. The update to the
comprehensive plan is scheduled to begin later in 2010.
VIII. Adjournment
Ms. Bryan motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Simpson seconded the motion, and the motion
passed with all in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M.
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David Hunn, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
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Rachel Roberts
Planner