11.15.2007 PZ Agenda
AGENDA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 15, 2007
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of
the Texas Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in
which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda
and legal issues regarding amortization of nonconforming uses, litigation, settlement offers, and/or
claims.
B. RECONVENE INTO CHAMBERS
Reconvene into chambers for regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in
Executive Session.
C. VISITORS/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 a “Speaker’s Request Form” has
been completed and submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary prior to the start
of the meeting. All comments must be directed towards the Chairman, rather than individual P & Z
members of 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.
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1)Case #PZ 07-06 to receive citizen’s comments regarding a request for a zone change of
0.7425 acres with the legal description being Lot 2, Block 1 of the Southwest Crossing Addition
in the Cities of Kennedale and Arlington, Texas, Tarrant County. Please note that the Lot 2,
Block 1 is solely in the City of Kennedale, but the subdivision of Southwest Crossing Addition
is located in both the Cities of Arlington and Kennedale. The property is located at the corner
of Little School Road and US 287. This subdivision is the site for the Wal-Mart that will be
located in Kennedale and Arlington, but lot 2 is one of the pad sites. The zoning at the present
time is “R-1” (Single Family Residential) and is proposed to rezone to “C-1” (Restricted
Commercial) as requested by Chris Biggers on behalf of Dunaway Associates, LP.
2)To receive citizen’s comments regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article VII, Signs
of the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as amended providing for the Amendment of
Section 17-502, Definitions; Amending Section 17-508, Detached Signs; Adding Section 17-
508.5, Special Sign Types, and Amending Section 17-514, Prohibited Signs.
E. REGULAR ITEMS
1)Approval of minutes: Regular meetings dated October 18, 2007.
2)Case #PZ 07-06 to consider approval regarding a request for a zone change of 0.7425 acres
with the legal description being Lot 2, Block 1 of the Southwest Crossing Addition in the Cities
of Kennedale and Arlington, Texas, Tarrant County. Please note that the Lot 2, Block 1 is
solely in the City of Kennedale, but the subdivision of Southwest Crossing Addition is located
in both the Cities of Arlington and Kennedale. The property is located at the corner of Little
School Road and US 287. This subdivision is the site for the Wal-Mart that will be located in
Kennedale and Arlington, but lot 2 is one of the pad sites. The zoning at the present time is “R-
1” (Single Family Residential) and is proposed to rezone to “C-1” (Restricted Commercial) as
requested by Chris Biggers on behalf of Dunaway Associates, LP.
3)To consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article VII, Signs of the City’s
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as amended providing for the Amendment of Section 17-
502, Definitions; Amending Section 17-508, Detached Signs; Adding Section 17-508.5, Special
Sign Types, and Amending Section 17-514, Prohibited Signs.
F. STAFF REPORTS
1)Staff Report
2)Update of P&Z Action Items
3) Governance Guidance Updates
G. WORK SESSION
1)To discuss Developer’s Guarantees and Maintenance Bonds
2)To discuss possible revisions to the Sign Ordinance
3)To discuss possible revisions to the Zoning Ordinance & Subdivision Rules
4)To discuss Detention/Retention & Storm Water Ordinances
5)To discuss Overlay District Zoning Regulations
6)To discuss Concrete Paved Drainage Channels & Creek Ordinances
7)To discuss Windsor Oaks Development
H. POSSIBLE ACTION ON WORKSHOP ITEMS
I. ADJOURNMENT