The Kennedale Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 28 recommended approval of PZ Case 25-12, a replat of property at 220 Spring Branch in the Ruiz Addition that would subdivide the parcel into three single‑family lots, City staff member Nathan said. The commission opened and closed the public hearing at 6:06 p.m.; no members of the public registered to speak.

Nathan said the property is zoned R‑3 and that the proposed three‑lot configuration meets the city's zoning requirements. He described the layout as one lot at the end of Spring Branch and two additional lots behind an existing fence farther to the south. On the record he said there will be an access easement and an engineered drive so the rear lots are not landlocked.

Nathan explained the access: “So it's gonna in when it's constructed, it'll appear to just be it'll be the width of a fire lane, so 24, like a road, but it's not a a ROW it won't be a public road as in the city have to maintain that, take ownership of it, but it'll serve as access points for those particular lots.” He added the drive will be designed to support the weight of fire apparatus and that the access will be privately maintained; the city will require the access when building permits are sought for the rear lots.

Nathan also said the family currently intends to build one dwelling in front of the existing fence so a family member can “age in place,” and the two rear lots would be created for potential future homes; the family has no immediate plan to develop other acreage farther back, which contains a large house and pond.

Commissioner Jones moved to recommend approval of PZ Case 25-12; Commissioner Martinez seconded. With three commissioners present, the motion passed unanimously. Staff noted that building permits and subsequent reviews will address site‑specific issues such as utility easements, gas lines, and other code requirements before construction begins.