2008_09.18 PZ Minutes990
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
~,.. SEPTEMBER 18, 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: Ray Cowan, Sharon Gilley, Ernest Harvey, Billy Simpson, Frank Fernandez, Lana
Sather, and David Hunn
Members Absent: Charles Overstreet and Lori Bryan
Staff present: James E. Cowey, Building Official and Crystal Tort, Planning and Zoning Secretary.
Sharon Gilley and Lana Sather were moved to a regular voting member for the purpose of this
meeting.
I. VISITORSICITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
,,` II. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OVERLAY
ORDINANCE TO REFERENCE LANDSCAPE STANDARDS.
Mr. James E. Cowey informed the Board that Section 17-420 {j) Landscape Standards would
need to be deleted, so as not to cause conflict with the Landscape Ordinance that was approved
on the August 14, 2008 Council Meeting.
A brief discussion ensued between the Commission and Mr. Cowey.
Mr. Harvey made a motion to recommend to Council an amendment to the Zoning ordinance, to
delete Section 17-420 (j) Landscape Standards. Motion was seconded by Mr. Fernandez.
Motion passes unanimously.
III. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REGARDING LARGE RETAIL FACILITIES TO REFERENCE
THE LANDSCAPE STANDARDS.
James E. Cowey informed the Board that Section 17-422.1 (3) Landscaping would also need to
be deleted, so as not to cause conflict with the Landscape Ordinance that was approved on the
August 14, 2008 Council Meeting.
Mr. Harvey made a motion to recommend to Council an amendment to the Zoning ordinance, to
delete Section 17-422.1 (3) Landscaping. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cowan.
~.. Motion passes unanimously.
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tV. PRESENTATION FOR AN ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 1013
KENNEDALE SUBLETT ROAD
Ms. Tort informed the Board that the applicant cancelled the presentation due to lack of
presentation material. Also, Ms. Tort briefly explained that the applicant was interested in a zone
change from R-2 to PD. Mr. Cowey pointed out the location of the development site on the
zoning map.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
(a) Approval of minutes: Regular meeting dated August 21, 2008
Mr. Harvey made a motion to approve the August 21St minutes as presented, seconded by Mr.
Simpson.
Motion passes without opposition.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
(a) Staff Update on City Projects
Mr. Cowey informed the Board of the Town Center Dedication on November 8, 2008 and
invited all to attend. Mr. Cowey also mentioned that Atmos has completed their work, and
the construction of Pennsylvania will now restart.
(b) Update of P&Z Action Items
~..• Crystal Tort informed the Board that Rick Trevino withdrew the re-plat for 1201 Swiney Hiett
Road.
Also, James E. Cowey explained that the Sign Ordinance was tabled and the City Council
requested a joint work session on October 16th with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Harvey requested Staff that he would like to see the workshop items to be added back
to the Agenda for the next meeting.
{c) Strategic Planning Process -October 4, 2008 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mr. James E. Cowey invited the Commission to attend the Strategic Plan Meeting on
Saturday, October 4th
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cowan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Gilley.
Motion passed without opposition.
Chairman Hunn adjourned the meeting at 7:26 PM.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
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ATTEST:
Crystal ort
Planning & Zoning Secretary