CITY OF Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes KEENE February 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM TEXAS Keene City Hall - Robert G. Cooper Council Chamber 1000 N. Old Betsy Rd., Cleburne, Texas 76031 Recorded Live Stream Available at Atpshmmowtpecom/Pctiyolensteas Members Present: Phillip Jackson, Vice Chair; Kaleb Boal, Gilbert Perez, Chris Rhodes, and Alternate Edgardo Perez, Sr. Since there was a quorum of members, Alternate Member Perez did not vote. Miguel Espinosa entered the meeting at 6:06 p.m., during the opening comments of the Public Hearing. Members Absent: none Staff Present: Don Martin, Director of Neighborhood and Development Services; and Holly Russell, City Secretary. 1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance Vice Chair Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and gave the invocation. 2. Chair's Remarks Vice Chair Jackson recognized Mr. Espinosa and thanked him for his service on the Commission, as his term expires this month. 3. City Administration Remarks Don Martin, Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, shared that developments are goin well and there have been several inquiries from other businesses interested in operating in Keene. 4. Public Comments No public comments were made. 5. Public Hearing Public hearing and take possible action regarding the following items. A. Hold a public hearing to hear citizen comments and hold a discussion on a zoning change request from Dan Griffin regarding the following item: ZONING CHANGE REQUEST APPLICATION RECE/VED FOR THREE TRACTS OF LAND: TRACT ONE IN THE B.B.B.&C. RR. CO. SURVEY: ABSTRACT 114 2.824 ACRES, TRACT TWO IN THE J. PENNINGTON SURVEY ABSTRACT 701 2.871 ACRES, TRACT THREE IN THE D. MIZE SURVEY ABSTRACT 567 2.438 ACRES; FROM SF-2 (SINGLE FAMILY2 2) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT-OFFICE, LIGHT RETAIL AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES). Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page - - 1 Vice Chair Jackson opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m. Steve Reid, attorney representing the property owner, introduced himself and was available to take questions from the Commission. He explained the rezone request that is being made for this property. Mr. Martin noted that this area was recognized in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan to be zoned a Commercial. Kent Kirkpatrick, resident, asked for clarification of which properties are requesting rezone as shown on the maps. Stephen Simatovitch, resident who lives next to the property in consideration, asked for clarification on what parcels would then be for commercial/retail. Mr. Martin explained that the business developer who wishes to develop the property would have to include some kind of barrier between the commercial and residential properties. Vice Chair Jackson closed the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. B. Following the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission may review, consider, or take possible action on a zoning change request from Dan Griffin regarding the following item: ZONING CHANGE REQUEST APPLICATION RECE/VED FOR THREE TRACTS OF LAND: TRACT ONE IN THE B.B.B.&C. RR. CO. SURVEY ABSTRACT 114 2.824 ACRES, TRACT TWO IN THE J. PENNINGTON SURVEY ABSTRACT 701 2.871 ACRES, TRACT THREE IN THE D. MIZE SURVEY ABSTRACT 567 2.438 ACRES; FROM SF-2 (SINGLE FAMILY2) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT-OFFICE, LIGHT RETAIL AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES). A motion was made to recommend to the City Council to approve the rezone request made by Dan Griffin. The motion carried 4-0-1. Motion made by Jackson, Seconded by Rhodes. Voting Yea: Jackson, Espinosa, Boal, Rhodes Abstain: Gilbert Perez 6. General A. Review, discuss, and consider the minutes of the regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on January 13, 2025. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Motion made by: G. Perez, Seconded by: Boal Voting Yea: Jackson, Espinosa, Boal, G. Perez, Rhodes B. Administer Oath of Office to Phillip Jackson and Chris Rhodes for their re-appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission for two-year terms ending March 2027. Holly Russell, City Secretary, administered the Statement of Office and Oath of Office to Phillip Jackson and Chris Rhodes, for their re-appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 7. Executive Session There was no Executive Session held. 8. Reconvene into Open Session No items for action to be taken. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page I 2 9. Requests for Future Agenda Items No items were requested. 10. Adjourn Vice Chair Jackson adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Approved this 10th day of March 2025. By: Dii Phillipackson, Vice Chairman 3S.Q Attest: phelekh Holly Russéll, City Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page I 3