2008_07.17 PZ Minutes982
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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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: Ray Cowan, Sharon Gilley, Ernest Harvey, Billy Simpson, Lori Bryan, and Frank
Fernandez.
Members absent: Charles Overstreet, Lana Sather, and David Hunn
Staff present: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist; James E. Cowey, Building Official;
Ed Barry, City Consultant; Mike Soab, EDC Director, Bob Hart, City Manager; and Crystal Tort,
Planning and Zoning Secretary.
Sharon Gilley 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 # 08-10
Relative to a request for a Re-Plat of 1200 Swiney Hiett Road, City of Kennedale, Tarrant
County, Texas, Block 2 Lot 6 of the Oliver Acres Subdivision (4.28 acres) with the
proposed legal description being Block 2, Lot 6R1, (1 acre) and Block Z, Lot 6R2, (3.28
acres) as requested by Ricardo Trevino.
1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE '
Larry Hoover gave a summary of the case and informed the Commission that this case meets
the Codes of Ordinances and staff recommends approval.
2) APPLICANT PRESENTATION OF CASE
Applicant was not present to speak.
3) PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNING AND ZONING CASE# 08-10
William Barnes Jr., 116 Collett Sublett Road, Kennedale, TX spoke against the re-plat and is
concerned about water pressure, which has not improved and is worried that it will only get
worse if 6 or 8 more homes are going to be put on Mr. Trevino's property. Mr. Barnes also
expressed that it will devalue his property and informed the board that he is representing three
other families that are against the re-plat.
4) APPLICANT RESPONSE
5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE
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Larry Hoover asked the Commission if they had any questions or concerns.
A discussion ensued between the Commission and members of Staff in regards to how many
homes will be placed on this property.
Mr. Hoover explained that in Agriculture District only one home can be placed for every one
acre of platted property, so if this re-plat is approved only two homes can be built, one on the 1
acre tract and one on the 3.28 acre tract.
Mr. Hoover also notified the Board that a pressure test can be done by the Water
Superintendent to check the water pressure in this area.
Mr. Harvey closed the public hearing for case # 08-10 at 7:11 PM
6} ACTION ON CASE
Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the re-plat as presented, seconded by Mr. Simpson.
Ms. Gilley abstained from voting on this case.
Motion passes unanimously
C. CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE # 08-11
Relative to a request for a Re-Plat of 705 West Kennedale Parkway and adjoining lots with
the legal description being Block 2, Lots 14A, 15, 16A, 16A1, 16B, N Pt Lot 19, S Pt Lot
19, and S Pt of N Pt of Lot 19 of the Woodlea Acres Addition in the City of Kennedale,
Tarrant County, Texas to be combined into one lot with the proposed legal description
being Block 2, Lot 14R which includes the abandonment of an eight (8) foot utility
easement located between lots 15, 16, and 19, Block 2 as requested by Rasoul Karbasi.
1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE
Larry Hoover informed the Commission that Mr. Karbasi would like to combine eight lots into
one and also abandon the eight (8) foot utility easements located between lots 15, 16, and 19.
Mr. Hoover notified the Board that Mr. Karbasi has received all necessary letters for the
abandonment of the eight (8) foot utility easement and meets the Codes of Ordinances.
2) APPLICANT PRESENTATION OF CASE
Herbert Beasley, PO Box 8873, Fort Worth, TX spoke in favor of the re-plat and informed the
Board that he is not aware of Mr. Karbasi's plan for the property. Mr. Beasley also explained to
the Commission that one utility easement between lots 14 and 15 was not vacated due to
existing oncor lines running through it.
3} PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNING AND ZONING CASE# 08-11
No one wished to speak
4) APPLICANT RESPONSE
~, No applicant response.
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f 5) STAFF RESPONSE AND SUMMARY OF CASE
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Larry Hoover presented to the Board water and sewer maps and briefly summarized the case.
A discussion ensued between the Commission and members of staff.
Mr. Harvey closed the public hearing for case # 08-11 at 7:36 PM
6) ACTION ON CASE
Mr. Simpson made a motion to approve the re-plat as presented, seconded by Mr. Cowan.
Mrs. Bryan abstained from voting on this case.
Motion passes unanimously.
D. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
1) STAFF PRESENTATION OF CASE
Larry Hoover presented the final draft to the Commission and a brief discussion resulted in
regards to the changes made to the Ordinance.
2) PUBLIC HEARING
To receive citizen's comments regarding proposed Landscape Standards within the Zoning
Ordinance.
~. No one wished to speak.
Mr. Harvey closed the public hearing at 7:40 PM.
3) ACTION ON CASE
Mr. Cowan made a motion to approve the Landscape Ordinance as presented, seconded by
Mr. Fernandez.
Motion passes without opposition.
E. REGULAR ITEMS
1) Approval of minutes: Regular meeting dated June 19, 2008.
Mr. Cowan made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Mrs. Bryan.
Motion passed unanimously.
F. STAFF REPORTS
1) Staff Update on City Projects
Larry Hoover informed the Commission about a training class COG is hosting for Planning and
Zoning Members on August 7 and 8. Mr. Hoover also briefly discussed the Pennsylvania road
~... project, Oakcrest Sewer project, and rebuilding of Crestview.
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James Cowey notified the Commission that the playground is ready at Town Center and steel has
been delivered for the Clock Tower and Pavillion.
- 2) Update of P&Z Action Items
Crystal Tort informed the Commission that no P&Z items were sent to the Council.
3) Strategic Planning Process
Bob Hart presented a hand out to the Commission requesting a list to be compiled of names that
represent various groups. Mr. Hart expressed the need for extensive involvement from all to help
gather about 50 people to help in the strategic process. Mr. Hart informed the Board that the
Strategic Process would be implemented in September and be close to completion by March
2009.
G. WORK SESSION
1) Discuss the Rezoning of lots zoned C-2 to Residential in the area of Mansfield Cardinal and
Eden Road.
Bob Hart discussed inconsistent land uses at the Mansfield Cardinal area where a commercial
district is sandwiched in a residential district. Mr. Hart expressed the need for the Commission to
take a good look at the community as a whole and identify areas where we have conflict of land
uses or potential conflict and rezone the property to be consistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
Mr. Barry briefly discussed the process for determining a zone change for inconsistent land uses.
.~.. Dorian Johnson, 6911 Mansfield Cardinal Road, Kennedale, TX requested to speak against the
Commercial District being located between Residential Properties and explained that when TF
Relocators was located there it would produce loud noises, harsh light, and pollution.
Mr. Harvey requested Staff to bring back to the Commission an inventory of all inconsistent land
uses and take care of all inconsistencies atone time.
2) Discuss requirements for Building Design and Materials
Ed Barry briefly discussed reviewing the two draft ordinances.
Mr. Harvey expressed the need to group both draft ordinances into two components: Design and
Materials. Mr. Harvey also explained that the drafts are incomplete and need to be modified.
A lengthy discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff then a decision was made to
come back with Ordinances merged into an improved structure.
3) Review various Sign Ordinance proposals
Ed Barry explained his views of the two Draft Ordinances and asked for the Commissions
thoughts and comments of what they found when reviewing the Drafts.
A lengthy discussion took place in regards to the reviewing of the two draft Ordinances.
Mike Soab expressed to the Commission the need for an Updated Sign Ordinance in order to
~- allow flexibility to new businesses and to improve existing signs. Mr. Soab handed out pictures of
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the existing Subway sign and explained to the Commission that the current Sign Ordinance has a
maximum letter height of 16" and informed the Board that Subway is unhappy with the size and is
asking for the Sign Ordinance to be changed to allow for larger letter height.
After a lengthy discussion the Commission made a decision on how to proceed with the two Draft
Ordinances, the Commission requested Staff to make a list of items in conflict or areas that are
difficult to understand and/or administer within the Sign Ordinance that the Commission created.
H. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Gilley made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Bryan.
Motion passed without opposition.
Vice-Chairman Harvey adjourned the meeting at 10:12 pm.
David Hunn, Chaim n
Planning & Zoning ommission
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Crystal ort
Planning & Zoning Secretary