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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-09 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 9, 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 Commission Chair led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll Call Commissioners present: J. Twait, R. Springer, K. Peterson, D. Fikes, J. Halstead (telephonic) Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, Deputy Clerk J. Heinz, and Council Liaison J. Glendening A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Springer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Springer 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: October 12, 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 -36 — Preliminary Original Plat of Ridgeview Subdivision 2016 Replat, submitted by Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, which was provided in the packet, noting the new plat vacated the property lines resulting in the creation of one large tract of land, and recommended approval with following recommendations: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State, and local regulations • The ten foot utility easements along the East boundary of lots one (1) and three (3) and the West boundary of lot three (3), Ridgeview Estates Subdivision be delineated on the proposed plat • The City of Kenai must sign the final plat accepting for public use the fifteen foot utility easement dedicated by the plat. • Ridgeway Street as shown in the title block for the plat should be revised to read Ridgeway Court. MOTION: Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -36 and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. Chair Twait opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Twait, Peterson, Springer, Halstead, Fikes NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ16 -37 — Application for a Variance Permit for the placement of an approximately 32 foot square sign within one (1) foot of the property line where ten (10) feet is required pursuant to KMC 14.20.220(b)(2)(c). Located at 8333 Kenai Spur Highway, and further described as Tract A, Kenai Fellowship Church. The application was submitted by the Kenai Fellowship A Church of Christ, Inc. P.O. Box 538, Kenai, AK 99611. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 9, 2016 Page 2 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, which was provided in the packet, recommending approval due to consistency with the intent of Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.180(a) which stated "to provide relief when the literal enforcement would deprive a property owner of the reasonable use of his property," with the following recommended conditions: • Applicant must comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations. • Prior to obtaining a Building Permit, the Applicant must submit a Sign Permit application. MOTION: Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16 -37 and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. Commission Chair Twait opened the public hearing. Jay Pettey, worship leader, noted he was available for questions; clarified the sign was to be back lit and would not include the time and temperature feature as flashing was not allowed by Code; noted that Integrity Survey's paperwork indicated the building was twenty -two feet from the Right - of -Way and be close in proximity to the existing sign which was to be removed. There being no one else wishing to testify, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Twait, Peterson, Springer, Halstead, Fikes NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. I, Commission Chair Twait noted the 15 -day appeal period. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS: None. 9. PENDING ITEMS: None. 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — Council Member Glendening reported on actions from the November 2 meeting including the Mayoral Oath of Office for Gabriel; Project Homeless Connect reported on the services they provided; Capital Improvement Project list adopted; approved an extension of the Facilities Management Agreement for Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center; approved a Special Use Permit for Evert's Air Fuel, Inc., Gary Greenberg nominated to the Planning and Zoning Commission; City Manager given direction on revised conditions for the purchase of the bowling alley property; welcomed Commissioner Halstead to the Planning and Zoning Commission. b. Borough Planning — No report; there was not a meeting held. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 9, 2016 Page 3 c. Administration — City Planner M. Kelley reporting on the following: • Gary Greenberg was nominated for the Planning and Zoning Commission; City Council would have an opportunity to appoint on December 7 • American Planning Association conferences were upcoming • Comprehensive Plan had been submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; Assembly introduced November 22 for referral to Borough Planning and Zoning for November 28 meeting; 20 day waiting period; Public Hearing in January • Next meeting was scheduled for the day before Thanksgiving. It was decided to cancel the November 23 meeting. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None. 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: December 14, 2016 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: None. Commissioner Peterson thanked Councilor Glendening for attending the meeting. Vice Chair Fikes welcomed Commissioner Halstead; congratulated Glendening on his election to Council. Commissioner Halstead noted he was looking forward to the upcoming Commissioner training at the American Planning Association conference and being a part of the Planning and Zoning team. 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Minutes prepared afid submitted by: 464ie Heinz, CMC ()epluty City Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 9, 2016 Page 4