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
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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.
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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:
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