2007_09.20 PZ Minutes944
MINUTES
' PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING -405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Vice-Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Members present: Charles Overstreet, Ray Cowan, Ernest Harvey, Charles Robeson, Lori Bryan, and
Frank Fernandez.
Members absent: Kelly Turner, David Hunn, and Billy Simpson
Staff present: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist; James Cowey, Building Official; and
Lisa Cabrera, P&Z Secretary.
Frank Fernandez was moved to a regular voting member for the purposes of this meeting.
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was called.
B. RECONVENE INTO CHAMBERS
No executive session was called.
C. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1) Case #PZ 07-04 to receive citizen's comments regarding a request for re-plat of 2.358 acres
with the proposed legal description being Lot 1 RA and 1 RB, Block A of the Lilly Estates
Addition in the City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. The property's current legal
description is Lot 1, Block A of the Lilly Estates Addition located at 320 N Little School Road as
requested by James and Sandra Dailey.
Ron Dailey, 6608 Glen Dale, Arlington, TX addressed the Commission in favor of the re-plat.
Mr. Dailey gave a brief history of the reason for the re-plat and answered zoning questions
from the Commission.
No one else wished to speak.
Vice-Chairman Harvey closed this public hearing at 7:10 pm.
2) Case #PZ 07-05 to receive citizen's comments regarding a request for rezoning of 0.3696
acres with the legal description being Lot 24, Block 4 of the Oak Crest Addition in the City of
Kennedale, Texas, Tarrant County. The address is 5417 High Ridge Road. The zoning at the
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present time is "C-1" (Restricted Commercial) and is proposed to rezone to "MH"
(Manufactured Home) as requested by Robert C. Moren Jr.
No one wished to speak.
The Commission had some questions for the City Staff and Mr. Hoover answered questions on
zoning for this piece of property.
Vice-Chairman closed this public hearing at 7:13 pm.
E. REGULAR ITEMS
1) Case #PZ 07-04 to consider approval of a request for re-plat of 2.358 acres with the proposed
legal description being Lot 1 RA and 1 RB, Block A of the Lilly Estates Addition in the City of
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. The property's current legal description is Lot 1, Block A of
the Lilly Estates Addition located at 320 N Little School Road as requested by James and
Sandra Dailey.
Mr. Cowan made a motion to approve the re-plat, seconded by Mr. Robeson.
Motion passed unanimously.
2) Case #PZ 07-05 to consider approval of a request for rezoning of 0.3696 acres with the legal
description being Lot 24, Block 4 of the Oak Crest Addition in the City of Kennedale, Texas,
Tarrant County. The address is 5417 High Ridge Road. The zoning at the present time is "C-
1" (Restricted Commercial) and is proposed to rezone to "MH" (Manufactured Home) as
requested by Robert C. Moren Jr.
After a short discussion among the staff and the members of the Commission a motion was
made.
Mr. Robeson made a motion to deny the zone change request, seconded by Mr. Overstreet.
Motion passed without opposition.
F. STAFF REPORTS
1) Staff Report
2) Update of P&Z Action Items
Mr. Hoover addressed the Commission with an update on the Governance Guidance Committee
and that the Committee will be working on all the City's Ordinances. A conversation ensued
among the staff and the members of the Commission regarding the concerns with the Governance
Guidance Committee, a special meeting with Mr. Hart, the ordinances that have been sent to the
attorney, and some relief of the sign ordinance for businesses.
G. WORK SESSION
1) To discuss possible revisions to the Zoning Ordinance & Subdivision Rules
2) To discuss Detention/Retention & Storm Water Ordinances
3) To discuss Overlay District Zoning Regulations
4) To discuss Concrete Paved Drainage Channels & Creek Ordinances
5) To discuss possible revisions to the Sign Ordinance
6) To discuss Windsor Oaks Development
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7) To discuss Developer's Guarantees and Maintenance Bonds
The Commission expressed opinions in looking at a City Entrance Overlay District.
H. POSSIBLE ACTION ON WORKSHOP ITEMS
No action was taken on work session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Robeson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Bryan.
Motion passed without objection.
Vice-Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm.
David Hunn, Chairman
Planning $ Zoning Commission
ATTE
nning & Zoning Secretary