HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-10 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 10, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAIR DIANE FIKES, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Fikes 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. Glendening, D. Fikes
R. Springer
Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Deputy City Clerk J. Heinz, H. Knackstedt,
Mayor Porter
A quorum was present.
c. *Excused Absences — J. Twait
d. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Pettey SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
e. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Springer
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.
!. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES —May 27, 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:
a. PZ15 -16 — Preliminary Original Plat Thompson Subdivision Smith Replat
submitted by Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report recommending approval of the plat.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ15 -16 and Commissioner
Springer SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Glendening, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ15 -15 — Application for a Conditional Use Permit for an unoccupied accessory
structure without a main building on a residential parcel for the property known as Lot
7, Block H, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision, the application was submitted by
Thomas Fruichantie, Kenai, AK 99611.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report recommending approval of the conditional use
permit.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glendening MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ15 -15 and Commissioner
Peterson SECONDED the motion.
Vice Chair Fikes opened and closed the public hearing; there was no one wishing to speak.
Clarification was given regarding the permits that will be issued to move the structure, the length
of the permit and that approved siding and roofing would be used.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Glendening, Springer
NAY:
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and Recommendation pertaining to Application for Lease Extension
between the City of Kenai, Lessor, and Wild Pacific Salmon, Inc., Lessee, for Lot 2,
Kenai Spit Subdivision, for the term of 25 years.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report recommending approval of the lease extension.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glendening MOVED to approve the lease extension to Wild Pacific Salmon, Inc.
and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion.
During discussion it was clarified that an appraiser advises the City on the amount of the lease
payments, the reason for the length of the lease, and that code outlines the process for
reviewing leases.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Glendening, Springer
NAY:
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — Knackstedt reviewed action taken at the meeting on June 3, 2015.
b. Borough Planning — Glendening reviewed action taken at the meeting on June 8, 2015.
c. Administration — Kelley reviewed upcoming worksessions regarding an ordinance
allowing a non - resident seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the commercial
legalization of cannabis. He also reminded the Commission about the Kenai Air Fair on
Saturday, June 13, 2015.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
Pat Falkenberg thanked the Commissioners for their time on the Commission and spoke
about the benefits of residents sitting on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: June 24, 2015
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14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Peterson thanked Ms. Falkenberg for her testimony; appreciated congruency
of agreements the Commission has come to.
Commissioner Glendening thanked the members of the community that have testified at
meetings noting that they are the conscience of the community.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
7:48 p.m.
and submitted by:
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