HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-08 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 8, 2017- 7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAIRMAN PETERSON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chairman Peterson led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: R. Springer, D. Fikes, K. Peterson, G. Greenberg, V. Askin
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, City
Clerk S. Modigh, and Council Liaison J. Glendening.
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Fikes MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Fikes 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 — Chairman Twait & J. Halsted
2. '*APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 25, 2017
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. PZ17-02 —Original Preliminary plat of Kenai Meadows, submitted by Segesser Surveys,
30485 Rosland St., Soldotna, AK 99669 on behalf of the City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Ave.,
Kenai, AK 99611.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet dated February 8, 2017 and
recommended approval with the following requirements:
• Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State and local regulations.
• The City of Kenai must sign the final plat as property owner.
• The preliminary plat should be revised to reflect Paul Ostrander as the City Manager of the
City of Kenai.
• Tract A, according to KN 76-66 as shown to be outside the preliminary plat should be revised
to show that a 30 -foot right-of-way is not located along its eastern property line.
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ17-02 and Commissioner Springer
SECONDED the motion.
Commission Vice Chair Peterson opened the public hearing
There being no one wishing to speak, public hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Springer, Fikes, Peterson, Greenberg, Askin
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ17-03 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai,
recommending a resolution to the Council of the City of Kenai, consenting to an
amendment changing the purpose set forth in the lease of certain city -owned property
described as Lot 3, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision from restaurant to retail business.
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City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet dated January 31, 2017 and
recommended approval.
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16-44 and Commissioner Springer
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Peterson, Springer, Fikes, Greenberg, Askin
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — Council Member Glendening reviewed the February 1 City Council action
agenda noting the following:
• Recognition of volunteer services for Phillip Morin, former Harbor Commissioner;
• Scheduled public comments from the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory
Council and the City's Permanent Fund;
• Holly Ward brought awareness of upcoming Rare Disease Day and requested
support from the community;
• Sale of the Bowling Alley was approved;
• Reappointed Glenda Feeken to the Airport Commission;
• Special Use Permits were approved.
b. Borough Planning — Council Member Glendening advised the next meeting would be
February 13.
c. Administration — City Planner M. Kelley advised that copies of the Comprehensive Plan
had been provided to all Commissioners.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: February 22, 2017
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Askin stated she was happy to see the Little Skimos building occupied and that
she found it interesting to see Bargain Basement for sale.
The Commission thanked Planning for the bound copies of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Council Member Glendening noted that he was happy to be liaison.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
prepared and subotted by:
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