HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-26 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 26, 2017- 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSION 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 Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: R. Springer, K. Peterson, G. Greenberg, V. Askin, D. Fikes, J.
Twait, J. Halstead
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, Deputy
City 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 Halstead
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Askin
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: April 12, 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: None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ17-09 - Application for an Encroachment Permit to recognize an encroachment into the
side yard setback for an existing two story single-family residence. The residence was
constructed at a distance of approximately 13.8 feet from the side property line where 15
feet is required. The property is located at 1300 Channel Way; and further described as
Lot 11, Block 9, Inlet Woods Subdivision Part One. The Application was submitted by
Jason Followell, 1300 Channel Way, Kenai Alaska 99611.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet noting staff found that the
applicant met the criteria for issuance of an Encroachment Permit pursuant to Kenai Municipal
Code and recommended the permit be approved with the following conditions:
• Applicant must comply with all Federal State, and local regulations.
MOTION:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ17-09 and Commissioner
Peterson SECONDED the motion.
Commission Chair Twait opened the public hearing
Jason Followell noted he built the residence himself, was in the process of selling the home, and
noted the former building inspector had measured the footer with a tape measure and didn't think
the distance between the wall and side yard setback would be a problem; further noted the way
the surveyor measured found the encroachment.
There being no one wishing to speak, public hearing was closed.
It was clarified the Encroachment Permit satisfied financial institutions for lending and title
purposes; code allowed one foot or less to be approved administratively.
Commissioners Springer and Greenberg provided insight on their experiences related to the
difficulty for inspectors to determine distance without surveying as dirt piles and holes prevented
accurate measurement.
VOTE:
YEA: Springer, Peterson, Greenberg, Askin, Twait, Fikes, Halstead
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
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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 reviewed the Action Agenda of the April 19
City Council meeting which was provided in the packet.
b. Borough Planning — Borough Planning Commissioner Glendening reviewed actions from
the April 24 meeting.
c. Administration — City Planner M. Kelley reported on upcoming projects.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: May 10, 2017
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Askin questioned whether it was good practice to charge people for Encroachment
Permits when they attempted on good faith.
Commissioner Halstead reiterated Commissioner Askin's concerns.
Commissioner Fikes thanked staff for their work and clarifications on the permit.
Commissioner Chair Twait noted it is the homeowner's responsibility to comply with the
regulations.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
inutes prepared an I submitted by:
ie Heinz, CMIC
e uty City Clerk
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