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Home My WebLink About2017-08-23 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 23, 2017- 7:00 P.M. COMMISSION CHAIR 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: B. Springer, D. Fikes, J. Twait, 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 J. Glendening 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 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 — K. Peterson 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. *August 9, 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. PZ17-28 - Original Preliminary Plat of Cook Inlet Shores 2017 Addition and Section Line Easement Vacation, submitted by Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611, on behalf of Steve Perrizo, 2290 Royal Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611 and Salamatof Native Association, Inc., P.O. Box 2682, Kenai, AK 99611 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet noting the plat vacated a section line easement and eliminated a public access point to the beach, but pointed out that the creation of Royal Street nearby provided equal or better access and recommended approval with the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State, and local regulations. MOTION: Commissioner Fikes MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ17-28 and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. Commission Chair Twait opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. It was clarified that application had been made to the state for approval of the section line vacation which would take place after the City and the Kenai Peninsula Borough approved it. VOTE: YEA: Fikes, Springer, Greenberg, Askin, Twait, Halstead NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ17-25 - Application for a Conditional Use Permit to redevelop the existing boat launch located at Eagle Rock to be more user friendly and protect vulnerable natural features. Redevelopment is proposed to include: Resurfacing and reconstruction of the Entrance Road; Installation of new Traffic Flow Devices; Construction of a Camp Host Site, Replacement of the Existing Boat Ramp and Installation of New Elevated Walkways; Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting August 23, 2017 Page 2 Development also Includes Installation of Bank Erosion Control Measures and User Interpretative Features. The project is located at 4306 Eagle Rock Drive (KPB Parcel Number 049-060-88), and further described as Tract A, Poore Subdivision. The application was submitted by State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 650, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report provided in the packet noting the Conditional Use Permit would allow improvements to the existing boat launch and parking facility located at Eagle Rock Boat Launch and, 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, including those required by the Kenai Peninsula Borough; • Prior to construction or redevelopment, the applicant shall obtain all required Building Permits; • The applicant shall minimize damage to all vegetation and shall revegetate all disturbed areas with native vegetation; • Construction techniques and best management practices shall be utilized to ensure that land disturbing activities do not result in water runoff or sedimentation to the Kenai River; • Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section, 14.20.150(f) the property owner shall submit an Annual Report to the City of Kenai. MOTION: Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ17-25 and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. Commission Chair Twait opened the public hearing Loren Flory suggested that without adding extra parking at the boat launch, the project wasn't necessary. Tracy Poore noted the boat launch opened in 1965 or 1966; suggested the reduction of parking would cause more problems. Jacob Gondeck, Engineer for State Parks, clarified that usage was considered when developing the parking plan; noted the intent to limit RV parking and creating two ADA parking lots while following ASHOE guidelines. Noted that as many parking spaces as possible were incorporated after considering multiple configurations and maximizing the space available due to inability to expand the area. Also clarified that if additional parking were to become available, the flow pattern in existence would be utilized and that they hoped to begin construction early 2018 and be completed by the time fishing season began. Jacques Kosto, Chief Ranger for Kenai Management Area, noted the difficulty in determining the number of parking spots available as the first parked vehicles for the day set the parking configuration; discussed the facility's daily use. Mr. Kosto also explained the department was hopeful to contract with a private shuttle service to assist with transporting launch users to a nearby parking area in July, which was the only time the launch exceeded capacity. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting August 23, 2017 Page 3 There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed It was clarified that the parking ordinance didn't set regulations for commercial recreational spaces; also clarified that the City commented on the Department of Transportation's roadway project, suggesting a solution be put into place to curb or enforce parking in the Right -of -Way across the highway from Eagle Rock Road. 1Tl•�1 � YEA: Springer, Fikes, Greenberg, Askin, Twait, Halstead NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Twait noted the fifteen -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 for the August 16 City Council meeting which was provided in the packet. b. Borough Planning — Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commissioner Fikes reviewed actions from the Borough Planning Commission meeting of August 14. c. Administration — City Planner M. Kelley reported on the following: • Asked that Commissioners consider the APA conference in November; • Attended FEMA's Risk Mapping meeting. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None. 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: September 13, 2017 Commissioner Springer noted that he wasn't going to be attending the September 13 meeting. 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Commissioner Greenberg thanked the State Parks Department for upgrading Eagle Rock and also noted the Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan Revision team had a booth at Industry Appreciation Day and encouraged the Commissioners to stop by. 15. ADJOURNMENT: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting August 23, 2017 Page 4 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. W tes prepared an submitted by: 7 Ja ' Heinz, CMC AcVhg City Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting August 23, 2017 Page 5