HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-11 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 11, 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: D. Fikes, J. Twait, V. Askin, J. Halstead, G. Greenberg, K.
Peterson, B. Springer
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, City
Clerk J. Heinz, and Council Liaison J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda to include the item added to 8.b. as
requested by administration and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Peterson
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:
a. *September 13, 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: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ17-32 —Application for Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ97-24 (and as amended
by PZ16-16) for a coffee house, commonly known as "Veronica's", from Mary S. Darling,
Transferor, to Stephen M. Pyfer,Transferee, located at 602 Petersen Way, and further
described as Lot 39A, Dolchok Subdivision.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, which was provided in the packet, noting that the
Conditional Use Permit had been transferred previously and that the applicant agreed to operate
under the terms and conditions set forth in the original Conditional Use Permit. He recommended
approval with the following conditions:
• Applicant must comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations;
• Applicant shall file an annual report for the Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Kenai
Municipal Code 14.20.150(f);
• If there is a change of use for the above described property, a new Conditional Use Permit
must be obtained, pursuant to KMC 14.20.150(i)(5).
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to recommend approval of the Transfer of Conditional Use
Permit PZ97-24 (and as amended by PZ16-16) for a coffee house, commonly known as
"Veronica's", from Mary S. Darling, Transferor, to Stephen M. Pyfer, Transferee, located at 602
Petersen Way, and further described as Lot 39A, Dolchok Subdivision and Commissioner
Halstead SECONDED the motion.
It was clarified that it was understood that the business would remain the same as no application
to make any changes had been submitted.
VOTE:
YEA: Fikes, Greenberg, Askin, Twait, Halstead, Peterson, Springer
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NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. PZ17-30 — Conduct Completeness Review of the application submitted by Dr. Vern
Davidhizar for a Conditional Use Permit for Extraction of Natural Resources pursuant to
Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.152 AND consider scheduling the application for a Public
Hearing on October 25, 2017. Said application affects property located at 4905 Silver
Salmon Dr., and further described as a portion of Government Lots 1 and 9, and a portion
of the NE'/ of Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 10 West lying West of Spur Highway
and East of the Kenai River (Kenai Borough Parcel No. 04937136).
City Planner Kelley reviewed his memo, which was provided in the packet, noting the applicant
requested a Conditional Use Permit for the extraction of natural resources on a parcel located on
Silver Salmon Drive for extraction of 500,000 cubic yards of gravel over three years and the
ultimate creation of two ponds.
MOTION:
Commissioner Fikes MOVED to deem the application submitted by Dr. Vern Davidhizar for a
Conditional Use Permit for Extraction of Natural Resources pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code
14.20.152 Complete and schedule the matter for a Public Hearing on October 25, 2017.
Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion.
Clarification was provided that the property owner was aware of setbacks and the site plan
indicated the required setbacks.
It was noted the proposed finished topographical contours were not provided, nor to scale. It was
also noted that a soil survey had not been provided with the narrative.
There was concern with the dump trucks turning onto the Kenai Spur Highway in a dangerous
location in the winter; it was expressed that the Planning Commission may not have jurisdiction
on the roads as they were built to standards. Clarification was provided that the Commission
could condition the permit to comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
Clarification was provided that the applicant needed to contact the Corps of Engineers regarding
permitting requirements.
Mr. Davidhizar explained that the plan was to use end dumps due to their turning radius; Corps
of Engineers would require a form confirming that the material was deposited directly into the
trucks and not stockpiled elsewhere on the property; the work was to be done in the winter due
to the road conditions, and that the area would look better when the project was completed.
Mrs. Davidhizar noted the neighbors were excited for the ponds and the road wasn't a problem
for the large trucks as they discovered when they had their septic redone.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to amend by determining that the applicant needed to provide
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proposed finished topographical contours and soil surveys before the Commission could
determine the application complete and direct staff to schedule the public hearing upon receipt of
the items and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Fikes, Greenberg, Askin, Twait, Halstead, Peterson, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Fikes, Greenberg, Askin, Twait, Halstead, Peterson, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — Council Member Glendening reviewed the Action Agenda for the October
4 City Council meeting which was provided in the packet.
b. Borough Planning — Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commissioner Fikes reviewed
action from the October 9 Borough Planning Commission meeting noting a vacation of an
easement and five plats were approved, a public hearing was held on a Limited Marijuana
Cultivation Facility which was subsequently approved, a variance for a property line
setback was approved, and one development in the anadromous waters habitat zone was
approved and one denied.
c. Administration — City Planner M. Kelley asked the Commission to consider whether
meetings should be held on November 22 and December 27 or be cancelled.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: October 25, 2017
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Halstead noted the Parks & Recreation Commission needed Commissioners and
asked Planning & Zoning Commissioners to encourage their friends to volunteer.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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