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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-25 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 25, 2016 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES 1. 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, D. Fikes, and J Glendening Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, City Clerk S. Modigh, Planning Assistant W. Anderson and Council Liaison H. Knackstedt A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Pettey 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 — None 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 11, 2016 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) None scheduled. 4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) None. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ16 -13 — Application for a Conditional Use Permit for a coffee wagon to be located on the property known as 4105 N. Dogwood Lane, Lot 35, Block 1, Valhalla Heights Subdivision, submitted by Marlena Bellinger, P.O. Box 607, Cooper Landing, AK 99572 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, noting that the application meets the intent of the Limited Commercial Zone and complies with the Comprehensive Plan; recommended approval with the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State and local regulations. • Prior to the issuance of the Conditional Use Permit, the property owner shall submit an approval letter that the water holding tanks and incinerator toilet are approved by the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation. • Prior to issuance of the Building Permit, the property owner shall submit an application to connect to the water main located within North Dogwood Road, unless an exemption is granted by the City of Kenai. • Prior to the issuance of the Building Permit, the property owner shall submit an application to the City of Kenai Public Works Department for a Driveway Permit. • Prior to the issuance of the Conditional Use Permit, the property owner shall submit a Landscape Site Plan for review and approval by Planning Administration. The Landscape Site Plan shall demonstrate compliance with Kenai Municipal Code 14.25 - Landscaping /Site Plan Regulations. • Prior to issuance of the Building Permit, the property owner shall submit a revised site plan which shows the setbacks from all property lines for the Coffee Wagon and the Storage Shed. • A Sign Permit will be required for all signage located on the property for the Coffee Wagon. • Prior to final inspection of the Building Permit, the property owner shall submit approval from the City of Kenai Fire Marshal that the Coffee Wagon has been inspected and approved for operation. • A biennial inspection must be completed by the City of Kenai Fire Marshall. • Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.150(f) the property owner shall submit an Annual Report to the City of Kenai. MOTION: Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -13 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Glendening SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the public hearing. The applicant Marlena Bellinger advised she'd had a seasonal coffee kiosk for 15 years in Cooper Landing and would like to expand her business in Kenai. Mrs. Bellinger noted she'd been having Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 25, 2016 Page 2 trouble getting information from Department of Environmental Conservation regarding an approved public facility on site. The Commission discussed the restroom requirement of the facility as its being considered a restaurant by the Department of Environmental Conservation and that they would have to approve the wastewater system used by the facility. VOTE ON MOTION: YEA: Pettey, Glendening, Springer, Peterson, Fikes, Twait NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Commission Chair Twait noted the 15 -day appeal period. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ16 -14 — Application for a Transfer of a Conditional Use Permit PZ15 -10 for the construction and operation of a gravel pit for the extraction of natural resources from Greg Duggin and Tom Reese, Transferors, to Michael S. Brown, Transferee City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, noting that the transfer meets the requirements if Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150(i)(5) and 14.20.158(a); recommended approval subject to the original conditions set forth on the original permit and the following conditions: • Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations • If there is a change of use for the above- described property, a new Conditional Use Permit must be obtained, pursuant to KMC 14.20.150(i)(5). MOTION: Commissioner Glendening MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -14 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the public hearing, there being no one wishing to speak the public hearing was closed. It was noted that there weren't any complaints filed by adjoining properties. VOTE ON MOTION: YEA: Pettey, Glendening, Springer, Peterson, Fikes, Twait NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9. PENDING ITEMS: None. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 25, 2016 Page 3 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — Council Member Knackstedt reviewed the action agenda from the May 18 Council Meeting which was provided in the packet noting the light industrial zone creation and the rezone of several properties; funds appropriated for a new water tank; utility rates increase; approval to purchase a columbarium for the cemetery. Commissioner Peterson inquired as to how much reserve was needed for water and sewer and how close the City was in meeting that amount. b. Borough Planning —Commissioner Glendening reviewed the action of the May 23 meeting noting they approved the name change for eight streets and it was discussed to reduce the number of commissioners to nine therefore, Soldotna and Kenai would share a representative. c. Administration — Kelley reported on the following: • Reminded of the upcoming comprehensive plan work session. • South Beach road has been completed. • Hasn't received any other comments regarding the comprehensive plan other than those provided at meetings. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None. 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: June 8, 2016 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: No comments. 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Minutes prepared and ubmitted by: Y'YLt�I (✓(. S n ra Modigh, CIVIC Clerki Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 25, 2016 Page 4