HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-27 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 27, 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, G. Pettey, J. Focose, D. Fikes
Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, City Manager R. Koch, Planning Assistant
W. Anderson, Deputy City Clerk J. Heinz, 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 - J. Glendening
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 13, 2016
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes)
City Manager R. Koch presented information regarding the 2013 Comprehensive Plan and
Council's approval to move forward with amending it. He pointed out most of the plan was
germane and may still be useful noting the two sections with conflicts would need the most work.
He suggested holding two town hall meetings with the second meeting addressing the
controversial topics and then beginning the work session process with the consultant.
4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes)
Sandra Lashbrook spoke with concern about the Comprehensive Plan being completed in four
months when the last update took over a year and at that time there were contentious issues;
noted there may not be enough time to get the public input needed.
Bob McIntosh spoke about the process surrounding the Comprehensive Plan; suggested
implementation of an oversight committee. Also suggested it go to the voters to avoid another
initiative petition.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ16 -03 — Preliminary Original Plat of Evergreen Subdivision, 2016 Addition,
submitted by Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report recommending approval of the plat provided further
development of the property conforms to federal, state and local regulations and a ten foot utility
easement along the north boundary be added prior to recording.
Chairman Twait opened the public hearing; there being no on wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -03 with staff recommendations
and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Focose, Twait, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. PZ16 -04 —Preliminary Original Plat of Dragseth Subdivision 2016 Addition, submitted by
Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report recommending approval of the plat noting that the
property was to be used for the personal use fishery. Recommended further development
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conform to federal, state and local regulations, Council approval of vacation of the rights -of -way
for Royal Street, Dragnet Court and vacation of the drainage and utility easements; city manager
sign plat acknowledging acceptance by the COK final plat.
Chairman Twait opened the public hearing.
Tim Navarre noted the City's intent was to create equal or better access for the personal use
fishery users. He also suggested the need for the vacation of the right -of -way west of Royal
Street all the way south to the bluff, be in the findings.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -04 with staff recommendations
and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to amend by including that it is the City's intent to vacate the
right -of -way west of Royal Street to the beach on Old Cannery Road subject to approval by
Council and the state and recommend administration begin the process of vacation.
Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion.
Clarified that vacation of the section line has to be approved by state. It was further clarified that
the state is aware of what the City was trying to do and that it was required due to providing
access without crossing wetlands.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Focose, Twait, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Focose, Twait, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS: None.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
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