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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-24 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 24, 2016 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Twait called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. a. Pledge of Allegiance Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll Call Commissioners present: R. Springer, J. Twait, K. Peterson, J. Glendening, J. Focose, D. Fikes Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, City Clerk S. Modigh, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda; 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. e. *Excused Absences — Commissioner G. Pettey 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 27, 2016 Approved by the consent agenda. 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) 4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ16 -01 — Application for a Conditional Use Permit for an overflow parking lot to be located on the property known as 507 Upland Street, Tract D, Nissen Subdivision, Malston -Braun Addition 1983. The application was submitted by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 988, Kenai, Alaska 99611. City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: • All required landscaping as presented in the approved landscaping plan shall be installed within two (2) years of the approved landscaping plan. • One hundred percent (100 %) of ground cover of the landscaping beds shall be planted and maintained to that there is no exposed soil within three years of the approved plan. • Snow storage shall be temporarily located on the subject parcel until such time as it can be removed from the site. No snow may be stored in such a manner that would clock visibility for ingress and egress to the parcel. • If construction of the project has not started within one year of the approval of the landscaping /site plan, the approval may be revoked by the Administrative Official after providing at least thirty (30) day notice unless extended for good cause. • All lighting shall be installed pursuant to the approved lighting plan. • The crosswalk shall be installed parallel to vehicular traffic on Upland Street. • The installation of tactile pads shall be required at all sidewalk landings. • The parking lot shall be asphalt paved and striped pursuant to the approved construction plans. Chairman Twait opened the public hearing; there being no on wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. It was noted that bollards would be placed along the northern boundry of the parking lot, excluding entry and exits. MOTION: Commissioner Fikes MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -01 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Glendening SECONDED the motion. VOTE: YEA: Glendening, Peterson, Fikes, Focose, Twait, Springer NAY: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 24, 2016 Page 2 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait advised of the 15 day appeal period. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None, 8. NEW BUSINESS: None. 9. PENDING ITEMS: None. 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — Council Member Knackstedt reported on the following meetings: February 3, 2016: • Appropriated $250,000 for City Shop Improvements • Repealed existing committee /commission policy and adopted a revised policy. • Scheduled a joint work session on March 31 with the KOOL Committee to review the Event Park Feasibility Report. February 17, 2016: • Holly Ward requested the City revisit the Kenai Business Improvement Plan. • Approved the Airport Commission to begin meetings at 6:00p.m. • City Clerk directed to record all meetings related to the Comprehensive Plan Review and provide audio on the website. • Approved travel for Vice Mayor to accompany the City Manager to Juneau to visit with Legislators. February 23, 2016: • A joint work session was held with the Airport Commission to discuss the sale and lease of airport lands. Borough Planning — Commissioner Glendening reported on the following meetings: February 8, 2016 • Renamed existing streets to comply with the 911 regulations February 22, 2016: • Plat Committee reviewed 7 preliminary plats • Conducted a public hearing for a vacation of a right -of- way in Kenai off Second Avenue, which was approved. • Conditional Use Permit granted in Nikiski for a gravel pit although there was opposition from the public. • Reviewed an ordinance enacting regulations regarding marijuana licensing. • Presentation by Leif Able provided an update on the Marijuana Task Force. c. Administration — Kelley reported on the following matters: • Advised that the abandoned mobile home issue may be combined in an update to the nuisance abatement section in the code. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 24, 2016 Page 3 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None. 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: March 9, 2016 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: None. 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. M nutes p'nutes prepa;7/'n, d submitted by: an ra Modigh, CIVIC it Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 24, 2016 Page 4 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — Knackstedt reviewed action agenda of the January 20 Council meeting which was provided in the packet. Also reported that the Airport Commission voted to recommend their meetings start at 6pm. b. Borough Planning — no report; Commissioner Glendening was absent. c. Administration — Kelley reported on the following matters: • Council policy on Commission meetings being reconsidered by Council. • Work on the airport rezone was ongoing. • A 5 -year update was needed on the all hazard mitigation plan. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: Bob McIntosh reiterated his earlier comments suggesting a citizen's committee to oversee the comprehensive plan. Also suggested citizen facilitators to run the meetings and development of a committee to make recommendations to Planning & Zoning and Council. Tim Navarre pointed out that the policy on Commission meetings would give the Commissions flexibility. He also noted a number of people on the Council that thanked Commission for their work. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None. 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: February 10, 2016 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Commissioner Peterson pointed out that at the next work session, the commission should go over KMC 15.20 first and public comment should be closed until the end noting questions could be answered by going over the ordinance. 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 P.M. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Ja i Heinz, C C Dd&ty City Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 27, 2016 Page 4