Commission September 5, 2019 5:30 pm Citizen Comments Please - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Planning and Zoning Commission

September 5, 2019 5:30 pm

Citizen Comments

• Please submit a Public Comment Form to be called on to speak.
• Comments must be made at the Podium and you must state your

name and address for the record.

This is an opportunity for citizens to address the board on any matter over which they have authority, whether it is or is not posted on the agenda. The board is not permitted to discuss or take action on any presentations concerning an item not listed on the agenda. Citizens may speak up to three (3) minutes or the time limit determined by the Mayor or presiding

• fficer.

Public Hearing #1: :

Daycare facili ilities wit ithin in 300 feet of gas station

• To receive citizen comments and input regarding a

request to change the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to allow daycare facilities within 300 feet of a gas station.

Action It Item A: :

Approval of the Min inutes

• From the August 1, 2019 meeting.

Action It Item B: :

Daycare facili ilities proximity to a gas station

Staff Recommendation:

• Approval of amending Section 14.4.38(D)(5) to reduce the minimum

distance a day care center can be constructed in relation to gasoline pumps or underground fuel storage tanks, or any other storage area/facility for explosive materials from 300 feet to 75 feet.

Action It Item B: :

Daycare facili ilities proximity to a gas station

Background Information/Analysis The property owner adjacent to the current 7-11 convenience store desires to invest approximately $3 million to construct a Childcare Network facility. It would not be allowed under the current zoning ordinance: Section 14.4.38(D)(5): “No portion of a day care center site shall be located within three hundred feet (300') of gasoline pumps or underground fuel storage tanks, or any other storage area/facility for explosive materials.” Surrounding cities of Fort Worth, White Settlement, Benbrook, and Arlington have no such restrictions.

Benbrook Children’s Academy Gas Station

Benbrook, TX

Mi Casita Preschool Fort Worth Gas Station

Benbrook, TX

Discovery Early Learning Center Gas Station

White Settlement, TX

Childcare Network Gas Station

Fort Worth, TX

Action It Item B: :

Daycare facili ilities proximity to a gas station

Section 14.4.38(D)(5): “No portion of a day care center site shall be located within three hundred feet (300') of gasoline pumps or underground fuel storage tanks, or any other storage area/facility for explosive materials.”

Briefing It Item C: :

Next xt Meeting

• The next meeting will be scheduled as needed.

Meeting Adjourned