2008_05.15 PZ Minutes972
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
~.. MAY 15, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Vice-Chairman Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
Members present: Charles Overstreet, Charles Robeson, Kelly Turner, Ray Cowan, Ernest Harvey,
Billy Simpson, Lori Bryan, and Frank Fernandez.
Members absent: David Hunn
Staff present: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist; Ed Barry, City Consultant and
Crystal Tort, Planning and Zoning Secretary.
Kelly Turner was moved to a regular voting member for the purpose of this meeting.
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
B. CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE # 08-05
""' Relative to a request for a zone change of Lot 2 & 3, Block 9 of the Oak Crest Addition in the City
of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. The current zoning is "R3" (Single Family Residential) and
the proposed zoning is "C1" (Restricted Commercial) as requested by Karl Dennis of Sundance
Corrugated LLC.
1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE
Larry Hoover informed the Commission that it meets the requirements of the City Code of
Ordinances and the Comprehensive land use Plan and recommends the Board's approval.
2) APPLICANT PRESENTATION OF CASE
Chris Rodgers, 5400 Kennedale Street, Fort Worth, TX, addressed the Board in favor of the
zone change. Mr. Rodgers explained to the Commission the details of the business and the
need to use the backside of the property which is zoned residential for commercial use.
3) PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNING AND ZONING CASE# 08-05
No one wished to speak.
4) APPLICANT RESPONSE
No one wished to speak.
5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE
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Larry Hoover gave a summary of the case and explained the site plan in regards to the new
zoning.
~' 6) ACTION ON CASE
Motion made by Mr. Overstreet to approve the zone change as presented, seconded by Mr.
Cowan.
Motion passes unanimously.
C. CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE # 08-06
Relative to a request for re-plat of five lots into one with the legal descriptions of the lots being
Block 9, Lots 2 & 3, and Block 9, Lots 1 A, 1 B, 1 C1, and 1 C2 of the Oak Crest Addition in the City
of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. The proposed lot will be 1.245 acres in size with the legal
description of Lot 1-R, Block 9 as requested by Karl Dennis of Sundance Corrugated LLC.
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
No one wished to speak.
3) PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNING AND ZONING CASE # 08-06
No one wished to speak.
4) APPLICANT RESPONSE
No one wished to speak.
5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE
No one wished to speak.
6) ACTION ON CASE
Mr. Overstreet made a motion to approve the re-plat as presented, seconded by Mrs. Bryan.
Motion passes without opposition.
D. CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE # 08-07
Relative to a request for abandonment of ROW which includes a portion of Wrey Crest Road
adjacent to Lot 1, Block 1 of Broyles Addition in the City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas as
requested by Majestic Liquor Store.
1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE
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Larry Hoover explained the case and informed the Board of the duration of this issue. Mr.
Hoover also explained that a fair market value price has been offered and recommends the
Commissions approval of the abandonment of ROW.
2) APPLICANT PRESENTATION OF CASE
Ben Lanford, 6801 Savanna Lane, Fort Worth, TX, President of Majestic Liquor addressed the
Board in favor of the abandonment of ROW. Mr. Lanford explained to the Commission that this
has been going on for eleven (11) years with a long series of discussions. Mr. Lanford read a
staff report from February 7, 1997 in regards to the abandonment of the northern portion of
Wrey Crest Road and explained that this case was approved by City Council on February 13,
1997, but no further actions were taken. Mr. Lanford informed the Board that Majestic has
agreed to pay the fair market value price and asks for the Commissions consideration in
approving this case.
3) PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNING AND ZONING CASE # 08-07
No one wished to speak.
4) APPLICANT RESPONSE
No one wished to speak.
5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE
Larry Hoover briefly summarized the case and a discussion ensued between the Commission
and Staff.
6) ACTION ON CASE
Mr. Robeson made a motion to abandon the Right of Way of Wrey Crest Road, seconded by
Mr. Cowan.
Motion passes unanimously.
E. CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE # 08-08
Relative to a request for a zone change of 1.014 acres with the legal description being Lot 2, Block
1 of the Southwest Crossing Addition in the City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. The
property is located at the corner of Little School Road and US 287. 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 Matt Cragun on behalf of O'Donald Engineering LLC.
1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE
Bob Hart explained that this lot was in the corporate limits of the City of Arlington and as a
result of the agreement between Arlington and Kennedale was annexed into the City of
Kennedale with an R-1 Zoning. The surrounding property is zoned commercial and would
follow the Cities Comprehensive Plan. Previously this case was brought before the
Commission and Council and was denied at Council level. According to our Ordinances the
case cannot be reconsidered in a period of 90 days. The applicant has followed all City Code
of Ordinances and Staff recommends that the Commission approve the commercial zoning
with the specific designation decided at Council.
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2) APPLICANT PRESENTATION OF CASE
Matt Cragun, 1601 East Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX, addressed the Board in favor of the zone
~' change and asked the Board if they had any questions in regards to the Site Plan.
Terri Murray, 5801 Misted Breeze, Plano, TX, addressed the Board in favor of the zone
change and briefly described the business. Ms. Murray informed the Board that Chase Bank
really wants to be in Kennedale and build a new branch to service the community.
3) PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNING AND ZONING CASE # 08-08
No one wished to speak.
4) APPLICANT RESPONSE
No one wished to speak.
5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE
Bob Hart briefly summarized the case and requested the Commission to recommend to the
Council that it be zoned commercial and permit Council to designate the district within the
appropriate zoning.
6) ACTION ON CASE
Mr. Robeson made a motion to approve the commercial zoning with the specific Commercial
Designation decided at City Council, seconded by Mr. Simpson.
Motion passes without opposition.
F. REGULAR ITEMS
1) Approval of minutes: Regular meeting dated April 17, 2008 and May 1, 2008.
Mr. Cowan made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Overstreet.
Motion passed unanimously.
2) Consider approval of a Landscape Ordinance.
Ed Barry presented to the Board a compiled Landscape Ordinance from the comments made at
the May 1, 2008 Work Session Meeting. Mr. Barry also presented to the Board existing site plans
with mark ups showing the impact the proposed ordinance would have with the Development here
in town.
A lengthy discussion ensued between the Commission and Mr. Barry regarding the site plans and
revisions to the Ordinance.
3) Discuss the creation of requirements to improve Building Design and Materials
Larry Hoover explained the need to improve building articulation and design and expressed how it
is in agreement with the results of the visual preference survey.
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Ed Barry briefly explained the Regulations and a discussion ensued between Mr. Barry and the
Commission.
G. STAFF REPORTS
1) Staff Update on City Projects
James Cowey gave a detailed progress report on Rodgers Farm Park and TownCenter.
2) Update of P8~Z Action Items
Crystal Tort gave an update on the May 8, 2008 Council Meeting in which a re-plat of Block 43,
Lots 5-8 of the City of Kennedale Addition was granted with a five (5) to zero (0) vote. Also an
amendment to Section 17-413A, Section 17-720, and Section 429 (e) and (h) were tabled pending
further action of City Staff and City Attorney.
3) Governance Guidance Team Updates
Bob Hart notified the Board of a special meeting on June 26, 2008 at 7pm regarding the Strategic
Plan for the City of Kennedale, which will be a joint meeting between the P&Z and the EDC.
Items H and I were not discussed at this meeting.
H. WORK SESSION
1) Overlay District Zoning
a. Building Ordinance
b. Parking Ordinance
c. Sign Ordinance
d. Screening Regulations
e. Outside Storage Regulations
f. Loading Dock Regulations
g. Salvage Yard Ordinance
2) R-4 Zoning
I. WORK SESSION ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
1) Guarantees and Maintenance Bonds
2) Storm Water Ordinances
3) Creek Ordinances
J. POSSIBLE ACTION ON WORKSHOP ITEMS
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K. ADJOURNMENT
~- Mr. Robeson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Kelley.
Motion passed without opposition.
Vice-Chairman Harvey adjourned the meeting at 10:13 pm.
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David Hunn, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
Cry al T
Planning & Zoning Secretary