HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-26 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 26, 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: B. Springer, K. Peterson, V. Askin, J. Halstead, G. Greenberg
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 Springer MOVED to approve the agenda with the change of item 5.a. numbering
be changed to PZ17-23 and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Greenberg
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 — D. Fikes, J. Twait
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. *June 28, 2017
Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
b. *July 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:
a. PZ17-23 - Original Preliminary Plat of Dragseth Subdivision 2017 Addition submitted by
Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611, on behalf of City of Kenai, 210
Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, AK 99611
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet noting the preliminary plat
reconfigured parcels into tracts, one used as an Airport and Limited Use Airstrip and the other to
be retained by the City, noted the proposed plat complied with subdivision regulations and
recommended approval with the following conditions:
• Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State, and local
regulations;
• The City Manager for the City of Kenai must sign the plat, acknowledging acceptance
by the City of Kenai of the final plat.
MOTION:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ17-23 and Commissioner Askin
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Springer, Peterson, Greenberg, Askin, Halstead
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion / Recommendation - Lease Application of Airport Reserve Lands between
the City of Kenai and Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, for the properties described as Lots 5 and 6,
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FBO Subdivision, for a term of 35 years.
Staff explained the applicant was amending their site plan and had requested postponement to
the August 9 meeting.
Commissioner Askin noted she worked for Hilcorp Alaska, LLC and had a potential conflict. After
the Acting City Clerk read the provisions of KMC 1.85.060(d)(1) pertaining to conflict of interest,
Commission Vice Chair ruled that Commissioner Askin could vote on the matter because her
employment wasn't specifically related to the lease.
MOTION:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to postpone consideration of the recommendation on the lease
application between the City of Kenai and Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, to the August 9 meeting and
Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion / Recommendation - Authorizing the City Planner to draft and send a letter
to the Kenai Peninsula Borough supporting a request by the developers of Windhaven
Estates Phase 3 for a two-year time extension.
Staff explained the Borough had received a request for an extension and the Borough in turn
asked the City if there was objection.
MOTION:
Commissioner Springer MOVED authorize the City Planner to draft and send a letter to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough supporting a request by the developers of Windhaven Estates Phase 3 for a
two-year time extension and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections; SO ORDERED,
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — Council Member Molloy reported there had been no meeting between the
last two Planning and Zoning Commission meetings but reported on the agenda items
scheduled for its August 2 meeting.
b. Borough Planning —No Report; Borough Planning Commissioner Absent.
c. Administration — City Planner M. Kelley reported an ordinance being brought forth for
consideration to amend the Conditional Use Permit application process for the gravel pits
by removing the Commission's completeness review.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: August 9, 2017
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: None.
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15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Minutes prepared an submitted by:
Jai Heinz, CMC
Ac i g City Clerk
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