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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-08 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 8, 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, J. Focose Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Deputy City Clerk J. Heinz, Planning Assistant W. Anderson and Council Liaison H. Knackstedt A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda with the removal of the approval of minutes; 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 — None 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 25, 2016 [Clerk's Note: This item was removed at approval of the agenda.] 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) None scheduled. 4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) None. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ16 -11 — Preliminary Original Plat of Alaska State Land Survey No. 2013 -49, submitted by State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, 550 W. 71h Ave., Suite 650, Anchorage, AK 99501 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, noting rights -of -way and easements being incorporated into the plat and also explained that the City was acquiring the property from the state to provide for future well sites and protection for existing municipal wells which required the platting process; approval was recommended with the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State and local regulations. • The City Council of the City of Kenai must approve the acceptance of dedication of Rights - of -Way of north Fern Street and the acceptance of Public Access easement for Boundbrook Drive and Public Access Road for Shotgun Drive and the 10 -foot utility easement. • The portion of the lot shown as "Remainder of Govt. Lot 4" shall be shown on the Plat as having a 33 -foot Right of Way of North Fern Street. • The name of Fern Street shall be changed to North Fern Street to correct the Spelling. • The City Manager for the City of Kenai must sign the plat acknowledging acceptance by the City of Kenai of the final plat. Chair Twait opened and closed the public hearing; there was no one wishing to testify. MOTION: Commissioner Fikes MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -11 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. It was confirmed that the easement in the middle of the property was to stay. VOTE: YEA: Pettey, Glendening, Springer, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Focose NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting June 8, 2016 Page 2 8. NEW BUSINESS: PZ16 -16 — Application for a Transfer of a Conditional Use Permit PZ97 -24 (and as amended by PZ08 -61) for a coffee house from Shilo Miller, Transferor, to Mary S. Darling, Transferee. City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, noting that the transfer meets the requirements of 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 • Applicant shall file an annual report for the Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.155. • 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). • Applicant shall file a 2015 Annual Report. MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -16 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. Chair Twait opened and closed the public hearing; there was no one wishing to testify. VOTE ON MOTION: YEA: Pettey, Glendening, Springer, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Focose NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9. PENDING ITEMS: None. 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — Council Member Knackstedt reviewed the action agenda from the June 1 Council Meeting which was provided in the packet noting Mackenzie Lindeman was sworn in as the Student Representative; budget adoption; amendments to Title 2 to include marijuana license processing; amendments to the Board of Adjustment Appeal process; confirmation of nomination of Commissioner Glendening to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. Commissioner Peterson inquired as to the decision of the Board of Adjustment on the Wagoner matter; it was noted a ruling hadn't been issued. b. Borough Planning — Commissioner Glendening noted the next meeting was to be held on June 13. c. Administration — Kelley reported on the following: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting June 8, 2016 Page 3 • Reminded of the upcoming comprehensive plan work session; reviewing final draft. • Reminded of the upcoming Air Fair on June 11. Commissioner Peterson inquired as to the status of the Garrettson's horse. It was confirmed that the horse had been replaced and fencing had not been removed; both being violations of the Conditional Use Permit and was being followed up on. It was confirmed that Green Rush events was out of compliance with Kenai Municipal Code and that the City Attorney's office was handling the situation. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: Kristine Schmidt indicated that her office had fielded a complaint regarding the replacement of the horse; pointed out that the homeowners were out of compliance with the Conditional Use Permit and asked the City to follow up. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: June 22, 2016 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Commissioner Pettey thanked staff for their work. 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Minutes prepared land ubmitted by: ie Heinz, CIVIC ity City Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting June 8, 2016 Page 4