HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-14 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 14, 2017- 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSION VICE CHAIR KEN PETERSON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Commission Vice Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commission Vice Chair Peterson led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: K. Peterson, J. Halstead, G. Greenberg, V. Askin, D. Fikes
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, Acting
City Clerk J. Heinz, and Council Liaison B. Molloy
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Askin SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Halstead
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 — B. Springer, J. Twait
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 24, 2017
Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
[Clerk's Note: Commission Chair Fikes joined the meeting at 7:01 p.m.]
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) None scheduled.
4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) None.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ17-22 —Original Preliminary Plat of Thompson Park Subdivision Pettey Replat submitted
by Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611, on behalf of Jay and Shirley G.
Pettey, 590 Dolchok Lane, Kenai, AK 99611.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet noting plat vacated a property
line so the property owners could construct an addition to their residence and recommended
approval with the following recommendations:
• Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State, and local
regulations;
• The name, "Shirley G. Petter" be corrected to reflect the correct spelling of the
applicant's name.
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ17-22 and Commissioner Fikes
SECONDED the motion.
Commission Vice Chair Peterson opened the public hearing.
Glenese Pettey spoke in favor of approval of the plat noting that they weren't aware of the lot line
being in the way.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Greenberg, Askin, Fikes, Halstead, Peterson
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ17-17 - Application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a residential income based
six family dwelling unit located in Kenai, Alaska, and further described as Lot 2, Kenai
Meadows. The application was submitted by Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives, 3751
Sterling Highway, Homer, Alaska 99603.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet noting the Conditional Use
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Permit would allow a six -unit apartment community, which, based on the review of criteria found
that the permit could be approved with the following conditions:
• Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State, and local
regulations;
• Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, a landscape/Site plan must be reviewed by
the City Planner;
• Prior to beginning construction of the project, a building permit must be issued by the
Building Official for the City of Kenai;
• A Biennial fire inspection must be completed by the Fire Marshall for the City of
Kenai;
• A yearly Conditional Use Permit report must be submitted to the City of Kenai prior
the 31s` day of December of each year.
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ17-17 and Commissioner Askin
SECONDED the motion.
Commission Vice Chair Peterson opened the public hearing.
Brandi McGee clarified that the playground was to be constructed at the same time as the
apartment building.
VOTE:
YEA: Greenberg, Askin, Halstead, Peterson, Fikes
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commission Vice Chair Peterson noted the fifteen -day appeal period.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Recommendation —Lease Renewal by Dewayne Benton for a period of five years
on the property located at 170 Granite Point Court.
Kelley reported that the property had been leased and transferred to Mr. Benton who utilizes the
property for aircraft storage and maintenance; requested 5 year lease renewal.
MOTION:
Commissioner Fikes MOVED to recommend approval of the lease renewal by Dewayne Benton
for a period of five years on the property located at 170 Granite Point Court and Commissioner
Greenberg SECONDED the motion.
Staff clarified that the property had been leased continually by various lessees since 1972.
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VOTE:
YEA: Greenberg, Askin, Halstead, Peterson, Fikes
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — Council Member Molloy reviewed the Action Agenda of the June 7 City
Council meeting which was provided in the packet pointing out that the Committee
Commission policy had been amended and approved and clarifying that the ordinance
purchasing Lawton Acres was for the entire parcel. Also noted a resident complaint in the
Birch Street area regarding livestock.
b. Borough Planning — Borough Planning Commissioner Fikes thanked City Council for
nominating her to represent the City on the Borough Planning Commission and reviewed
actions from the June 12 meeting.
c. Administration — City Planner M. Kelley reported on the following:
• Attended Airport Commission meeting regarding the Landscape
Site Plan Ordinance; recommended the regulations not apply to
the Airport Light Industrial Zone;
• Working with Ex-Officios of Beautification Committee, Parks &
Recreation Commission, and Harbor Commission to schedule
discussions regarding the Landscape Site Plan Ordinance;
• Working on Conditional Use Permits for marijuana facilities;
• Looking at management of General Fund lands at the request
of the City Manager for a potential land sale.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: June 28, 2017
Joe Halstead noted he would be absent.
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Askin noted a trailer park was for sale.
Commissioner Greenberg asked about the availability of the Kenai Dipnet App.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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Minutes prepared apd submitted by:
Heinz, CM
City Clerk
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