HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-09 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SEPTEMBER 9, 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
Commissioners present: G. Pettey, D. Fikes, R. Springer, J. Twait, J. Glendening, K.
Peterson, J. Focose
Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Deputy City Clerk J. Heinz, Council
Liaison H. Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
c.'Excused Absences
d. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
e. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Fikes
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: August 26, 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 -27 — Preliminary Original Plat of Thompson Park Wagaman Replat, submitted
by O'Neil Technical Services, P.O. Box 2292, Kenai, AK 99611
City Planner Kelley reviewed his report provided in the packet and recommend approval with
the following requirement:
1. Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State and local
regulations.
2. Prior to recordation of the plat of Thompson Park Wagaman Replat, the accessory
structures (shed and greenhouse) which are encroaching into the building setback
must be relocated in order to be in compliance with KMC 14.20.200(2). It is also the
recommendation of staff that the accessory structures be relocated outside of the ten
foot utility easement.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ15 -27. Commissioner Fikes
SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Twait opened public hearing.
Mark O'Neill spoke about moving the accessory structures; stated that it would be easy to move
or remove two of the structures, but requested a variance for the third structure.
There being no one else wishing to speak; the public hearing was closed
City Planner Kelley explained that a separate application and process would be required for a
variance, allowing for proper public notice. He also advised the required property line setbacks
and recommended the structure be moved outside of the utility easement, which would be
farther than the setback.
VOTE:
YEA: Twait, Springer, Pettey, Glendening, Peterson, Focose, Fikes
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS: None.
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9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — explained that Soldotna's planning for commercial legalization of
marijuana is ongoing; also reviewed the September 2 council meeting action agenda
provided in the packet.
b. Borough Planning — no report; next meeting scheduled for September 14.
c. Administration — Kelley reported on the following matters:
• Reminded the Commission about the marijuana zoning work session scheduled
for September 22.
• Advised of Planning Commission Conference and Training November 15 -17 in
Anchorage.
• Polled the Commission regarding scheduling a joint work session with the
Airport commission in October to discuss the airport rezone.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None,
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: September 23, 2015
COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Peterson was glad to see Commissioner Focose present.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
7:38 p.m.
Minutes prepared an submitted by:
J me Heinz, CMC
uty City Clerk
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