HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-27 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 27, 2016 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Commission Chair 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: R. Springer, J. Twait, K. Peterson, G. Pettey, J. Focose, D. Fikes,
J Glendening
Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Deputy Clerk J. Heinz, Planning Assistant
W. Anderson, 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 Glendening MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Focose
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk M 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 — None
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 13, 2016
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes)
4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes)
Mayor Porter thanked the Commission for their work as Planning and Zoning Commission
Members and their work on the Comprehensive Plan.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Review of Shore Fishery Leases
During his report, City Planner M. Kelley stated all leases were renewals of shore leases North of
Cook Inlet View Drive that were renewed every ten years following the State of Alaska's leasing
structure. He also noted that the Attorney had reviewed the leases and approved their form.
It was clarified that the leases are set net sites and fees were comparable statewide.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glendening MOVED to recommend to City Council to renew seven Shore Fishery
Leases; Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was
requested.
VOTE: There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — Council Member Knackstedt reviewed the action agenda from the April 20
Council Meeting which was provided in the packet and provided clarification that the
Reservoir that was approved was funded with grant funds.
b. Borough Planning — Commissioner Glendening reported that the Plat Committee and
Planning Commission met April 25 and approved 4 plats, granted a utility easement,
approved three material extraction permits, and addressed an anadramous fish stream
issue with a State of Alaska on the Sterling Highway.
c. Administration — Kelley reported on the following:
• April 26 was the final Comprehensive Town Hall meeting for the public
• Planned to schedule work sessions with the Planning and Zoning Commission
in May and June.
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• Noted a Comprehensive Plan Town Hall meeting for business members to be
held on May 10.
• Provided a reminder of the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on May 3.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: May 11, 2016
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS $ QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Pettey thanked staff and the contractor for their professionalism with the
Comprehensive Plan revision.
Commissioner Peterson noted he was impressed with the way the meeting went on April 26 and
was surprised with the number of people that seemed misled, misguided and misunderstood. He
added that he hoped that there could be some education to explain that the Comprehensive Plan
is not a rezoning. He also thanked staff for their work on the meetings.
Jeff Twait thanked City Planner Kelley's wife for her assistance with the Comprehensive Plan
meetings.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Minutes prepared
CMC
Clerk
submitted by:
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