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Home My WebLink About2016-07-27 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 27, 2016 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES 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: J. Twait, G. Pettey, D. Fikes, R. Springer, K. Peterson 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 It was noted that item 5.a. — PZ16 -20 was requested to be pulled from the agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda with the removal of item 5.a.- PZ16 -20; 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, J. Focose 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 13, 2016 Minutes were approved by the consent agenda. 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) None scheduled. 4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) None. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ16 -20 — Preliminary Original Plat of The Lake at Kenai 2016 Addition, submitted by Angler Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 303, Soldotna, AK 99669 [Clerk's Note: This item was removed from the agenda at Approval of the Agenda.] b. PZ16 -22 - Preliminary Original Plat of Valhalla Heights Subdivision, Wisniewski Second Addition, submitted by Tim and Terri Wisniewski, 5839 Kenai Spur Hwy., Kenai, Alaska 99611 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet noting that the plat reconfigured existing lots and recommended approval with the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State and local regulations. • The signature block for the City of Kenai, as shown on the proposed plat, be removed. The subject plat does not dedicate any new, or vacate any existing rights -of -way. MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -22 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. Chair Twait opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Pettey, Fikes, Springer, Twait, Peterson NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. c. PZ16 -23 - Preliminary Original Plat of Evergreen Subdivision Kim Addition Olson Replat, submitted by Susan Olson, 313 Evergreen Drive, Kenai, AK 99611 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet noting that the plat reconfigured existing lots and recommended approval with the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State and local regulations. • The signature block for the City of Kenai, as shown on the proposed plat, be removed. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 27, 2016 Page 2 The subject plat does not dedicate any new, or vacate any existing rights -of -way. MOTION: Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -23 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. Chair Twait opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Pettey, Fikes, Springer, Twait, Peterson NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Request for a time extension not to exceed (6) months for Variance Permit granted on July 8, 2015, by the Planning & Zoning Commission under Resolution PZ15 -19. Said Variance Permit granted an approximately 7.8 foot side yard setback variance where ten feet is required which results in a 2.2 foot side yard setback for the property located at 111 S. Gill St., Lot 45, Block 1, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision. The request for a time extension was submitted by Jennifer Woods, 111 S. Gill St. Kenai, AK 99611. Commissioner Springer declared a conflict with the matter. Chairman Twait excused Commissioner Springer from participating. City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report which was provided in the packet, noting the timeframes in place for obtaining a building permit and the challenges to the applicant for obtaining the building permit. MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve a six month time extension on a Variance Permit granted under Resolution No. PZ15 -19 and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. Chair Twait opened the public hearing. Jennifer Woods noted she requested the time extension explaining that she had waited for a permanent Building Inspector to be hired as opposed to working with the interim Building Inspector and is still looking into fire rating options. She also confirmed that the 8" overhang is included in the as- built; she wasn't sure when the Variance Permit was granted. There being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was closed. Staff clarified that a time extension hasn't happened recently but due to extenuating circumstances an extension would be appropriate. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 27, 2016 Page 3 VOTE: YEA: Pettey, Fikes, Twait, Peterson NAY: EXCUSED: Springer MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS: a. Discussion /Recommendation — Lease Application between the City of Kenai and SOAR International Ministries, for the property described as Lot 5, FBO Subdivision No. 8 for a term of (35) years. Staff noted that a hangar would be constructed on the leased property; had been reviewed for conformance to Airport Industrial zoning and recommends approval subject to site plan approval. It was noted that the Airport Commission would consider the lease on August 11. MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve recommendation to the Council to approve a lease between the City of Kenai and SOAR International Ministries for property described as Lot 5, FBO Subdivision No. 8 for a term of thirty -five (35) years and Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. VOTE: YEA: Pettey, Fikes, Twait, Peterson, Springer NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 9. PENDING ITEMS: None. 10. REPORTS: City Council — Council Member Knackstedt reported that at their July 20 meeting funding for capital projects was approved; the Board of Adjustment hearing for Isaacs' was rescheduled; gave direction to the City Manager on purchasing property near the airport, purchasing property near Beaver Loop for wellhead protection, and an unsolicited offer to purchase City property in Dragseth subdivision in executive session. Also reported that a Special Meeting was held on July 26 to consider funding for a time sensitive paving project on Fourth Avenue due to construction on the Kenai Spur Highway and the need for a detour option. b. Borough Planning — No report; Commissioner Glendening was absent. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 27, 2016 Page 4 c. Administration — Kelley reported on the following: • Advised of the Joint Work Session with City Council on August 9 at 6pm tc discuss the Comprehensive Plan. • Advised of Enstar having a Right of Entry Permit to install gas line on Fourth Avenue; City Council scheduled to consider granting an easement on August 3. Explanation was provided that the introduction of the Comprehensive Plan was postponed because the public hearing schedule would differ from information that been circulating in the news and on social media. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None. 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: August 10, 2016 It was noted that Commissioners Peterson, Twait, Glendening, and Pettey would be absent. It was noted that the meeting would likely need to be cancelled since a quorum would not be physically present. 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Commissioner Springer apologized for missing the last meeting. Commissioner Fikes thanked staff for emails and updates on meetings. 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Minutes prepared an submitted by: Qayna a ie Heinz, CIVIC' uty City Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 27, 2016 Page 5