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2008_03.20 PZ Minutes960 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ~, MARCH 20, 2008 KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM Chairman Hunn called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Members present: Billy Simpson, David Hunn, Kelly Turner, Charles Robeson, Frank Fernandez, Lori Bryan, and Ernest Harvey Members absent: Charles Overstreet and Ray Cowan Staff present: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist; James Cowey, Building Official; Bob Hart, City Manager; Ed Barry, City Consultant; Larry Ledbetter, Water Superintendent; and Crystal Tort, P&Z Secretary. Frank Fernandez and Kelly Turner were moved to regular voting members for the purpose of this meeting. A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM No one wished to speak. Chairman Hunn moved Item C before Item B. C. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE # 08-03 P2 08-03 to receive citizen's comments regarding a request for re-plat of two lots into one with the legal descriptions of the two lots being Phase One, Lot 16, Block 7 and Phase Two, Lot 15, Block 7 of the Falcon Wood Estates Addition in the City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. These lots are addressed as 1159 and 1161 Falcon View Drive. The proposed lot will be 1.042 acres in size with the legal description of Lot 15R, Block 7 and addressed as 1161 Falcon View Drive as requested by John E. and Margaret C. Watt. 1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE Larry Hoover explained the case and informed the Commission that it meets the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances and recommends the Board's approval. 2) APPLICANT PRESENTATION OF CASE John E. Watt, 1161 Falcon View Drive, Kennedale, TX, addressed the Board in favor of the re- plat. Mr. Watt explained to the Commission that in order to create a pavilion on his second lot it would require a re-plat. 3) PUBLIC COMMENTS 961 No Public Comments were made. 4) APPLICANT RESPONSE 5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE Larry Hoover requests approval of the re-plat in order to allow better use of Mr. Watt's property. Mr. Hunn closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 PM. 6) ACTION ON CASE Motion made by Mr. Turner to approve the re-plat as presented, seconded by Mr. Robeson. Motion passes unanimously. B. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE # 08-01 8~ 08-02 PZ 08-01: A request for a zone change of 23.84 acres with the legal description being Block Lot 3A of the AC Bolen Addition, A1376, Tract 13A06, David Strickland Survey, A1376, Tract 13A09, David Strickland Survey, Block 2 Lots 1A thru 4A, 5A2 of the Swiney Estates, and Block 2 Lots 161 thru 5B1 of the Swiney Estates in the City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. The current zoning is "AG" (Agricultural) and "R1" (Single Family Residential). The proposed zoning is "PD" (Planned Development) as requested by Monty Carpenter on behalf of Volunteers of America. PZ 08-02: A preliminary plat of 23.84 acres with the legal description being Block Lot 3A of the AC Bolen Addition, A1376, Tract 13A06, David Strickland Survey, A1376, Tract 13A09, David Strickland Survey, Block 2 Lots 1A thru 4A, 5A2 of the Swiney Estates, and Block 2 Lots 161 thru 5B1 of the Swiney Estates in the City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. This request is by Monty Carpenter on behalf of Volunteers of America. Mr. Hunn re-opened Public Hearing at 7:10 1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE Larry Hoover presented the zone change case to the Board, which consisted of a Planned Development that would follow C-1 Construction Standards. Bob Hart described the use of the property and explained how a PD would be the best zoning for this mixed use of business. 2) APPLICANT PRESENTATION OF CASE Mike King, 1424 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104, CEO of Volunteers of America, addressed the Board in favor of the proposed zone change from "AG" (Agricultural) and "R-1" (Single Family Residential) to a PD (Planned Development). Mr. King gave a detailed overview of who Volunteers of America are and a discussion ensued among the Board and the applicant. 962 Monty Carpenter, 1424 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104, Vice-President of Volunteers of America, addressed the Board in favor of the proposed zone change from "AG" (Agricultural) and "R-1" (Single Family Residential) to a PD (P-anned Development). Mr. Carpenter presented a PowerPoint with details of the Site Plan being proposed. Marty Rader, 310 Creekside Drive, Keller, TX 76248, did not address the Board, but registered in favor of the proposed zone change from "AG" (Agricultural) and "R-1" (Single Family Residential) to a PD (Planned Development). 3) PUBLIC COMMENTS Raymond Swiney, PO BOX 153, Kennedale, TX, addressed the Board neither in favor nor against the proposed zone change. Mr. Swiney questioned the applicant as to whether they had all needed utilities and was concerned about the possibility of kids getting hurt or kids endangering his cattle. Mr. Swiney requested a six (6) or eight (8) foot fence to be put up between the properties. Carol Morris, 729 Aviator Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76179, addressed the Board neither in favor nor against the proposed zone change, but was concerned if the proposed zone change would affect the zoning of her property. Ms. Morris also expressed to the Board the need for fencing on the north, in order to protect the billboard signs on her property. Patrick Vader, 801 Pennsylvania Ave, Kennedale, TX, addressed the Board against the proposed zone change. Mr. Vader requested the Board to consider the future land use of the City of Kennedale and expressed that a PD would leave a lot of room for conjecture. He also explained that this use would not generate property taxes and the City has worked hard to isolate and identify this land as good quality tax generating property. No one else wished to speak. 4) APPLICANT RESPONSE 5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE Larry Hoover explained the cost participation for the sewer line and the Developers agreement. Mr. Hoover informed the Board to add the fencing requirements to the PD, along with the C-1 Building Regulations. Mr. Hunn closed the Public Hearing at 8:09. 6) ACTION ON CASE After an elaborate discussion between the Commission and the Staff a motion was made. Mr. Robeson made a motion to approve the Planned Development (PD), with the following six (6) stipulations, seconded by Mr. Turner. Those stipulations being: • Combining land uses appropriate for a PD for use by VOA only • Site plan submittal and approval by City Staff • Must follow C-1 Zoning Development Standards • Fencing to the North • Fencing with a gate to the South 964 C. STAFF REPORTS 1) Staff Update on City Projects James Cowey gave a progress report on the TownCenter and Rolling Acres Project and revealed the name for Rolling Acres, which is now Rodgers Farm Park. 2) Update of P8~Z Action Items Crystal Tort gave an update on the March 13, 2008 Council Meeting in which an amendment to Chapter 11, Article V, Amusement Halls by adopting regulations for amusement machine establishments was granted with a five (5) to zero (0) vote. 3) Governance Guidance Updates A reminder was made to attend a Board Appreciation Dinner on March 27, 2008 at 6:30 PM at Life Fellowship Church. D. WORK SESSION 1) Discussion of a job description for Planning and Zoning Commission Members Bob Hart presented a job description for Planning and Zoning Members to be used as advertisement, when a vacancy arises. Mr. Hunn requested the job description to reference the City Code. 2) Landscape Regulations and Overlay District Zoning Item 2 was not discussed at this meeting. G. WORK SESSION ITEM FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION 1) Sign Ordinance 2) Guarantees and Maintenance Bonds 3) Storm Water Ordinances 4) Creek Ordinances Items 1-4 were not discussed at this meeting. Mr. Hunn closed the work session at 10:14 pm. E. POSSIBLE ACTION ON WORKSHOP ITEMS No action was taken on the workshop items. F. ADJOURNMENT 963 • If construction is not initiated within 2 years, the use would revert back to its original zoning Motion for Case PZ 08-01 passed with a vote of four (4) to three (3). 1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE Larry Hoover presented the case and informed the Commission that it meets the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances. 2) APPLICANT PRESENTATION OF CASE 3) PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments were made. 4) APPLICANT RESPONSE 5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE 6) ACTION ON CASE Mr. Turner made a motion to approve the preliminary plat, seconded by Mr. Simpson. Motion passes with a vote of four (4) to three (3). r..r D. REGULAR ITEMS 1) Approval of minutes: Regular meetings dated February 21, 2008. Mr. Harvey made a motion to accept the minutes with changes, seconded by Mr. Simpson. Motion passed unanimously. 2) Consider authorizing Staff to publish a proposed Ordinance relative to a modified zoning provision. Mr. Harvey made a motion to authorize Staff to publish a modified zoning provision as presented, seconded by Mr. Fernandez. Motion passed without opposition. 3) Consider authorizing Staff to publish a proposed Ordinance relative to a C-0, Retail Commercial District. A detailed discussion ensued between Staff and the Commission on what would be classified as C-0, Retail Commercial District. Mr. Robeson made a motion to accept the C-0 Zoning Classification with changes, seconded by Ms. Bryan. ~' Motioned passed unanimously. 965 Ms. Bryan made a motion to adjourn this meeting, seconded by Mr. Turner. Motion passed without opposition. Chairman Hunn adjourned the meeting at 10:15 pm. ~--. ATTEST: avid Hunn, C it an Planning & Zoni Commission z t~ ~~ Cryst Michelle Tort Planning & Zoning Secretary