HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-11 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 11, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: G. Pettey, K. Peterson, J. Twait, J. Glendening, N. Kiel
Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt, City Clerk
S. Modigh, Planning Assistant W. Anderson
A quorum was present.
c. *Excused Absences — Diane Fikes
d. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda with the included laydown and
Commissioner Glendening SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
e. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Pettey
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk ( *) are considered to be routine and non - controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda
as part of the General Orders.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES —January 28, 2015
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) — None.
4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) — None.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion — Personal Use of marijuana to begin February 24, 2015
Police Chief Sandahl and City Attorney Bloom provided an overview of the legislation as
currently presented and the timeline of effective dates. The pros and cons were discussed of
other states /communities which have legalized marijuana related to regulation, licensing, safety
and criminal activity.
b. Yearly review of 2003 Comprehensive Plan — Chapters 1 through 3
Administration advised the Kenai Municipal Code requires the Commission complete an annual
review of the Comprehensive Plan and suggested the Commission review a few chapters at
each meeting, then conduct a work session to discuss proposed revisions, if any.
Administration and the Commission reviewed chapters 1 through 3 and discussed options on
how the Commission could move forward with proposed amendments following review.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — Council Member Knackstedt reported on the February 4 council meeting
action agenda included in the commission meeting packet.
b. Borough Planning — No report.
c. Administration — Attended the storm water training provided by the Kenai Watershed
Forum. Advised Council is reviewing its telephonic participation ordinance and was
unsure if this is something the Commission would like to review related to its regulations.
Reported the Planning Department proposed budget for FY16 had been submitted.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
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Kristine Schmidt, Kenai resident spoke in opposition to the development method used for
the 2013 Plan and requested the Commission review Soldotna's process and recommended
an established outline for review and public comment.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
a. 2014 Annual Report — Extraction of Natural Resources
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: February 25, 2015
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Glendening, Petty and Kiel thanked administration for the overview of the Plan
and for public comment provided by Ms. Schmidt.
Twait inquired about filling the vacancy's for both the Borough and Kenai commissions.
15.ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
8:54 p.m.
Mi tes prepared and submitted by:
-§arWa Modigh, rMC
City Clerk
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
February 11, 2015
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