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Home My WebLink About2018-01-10 Planning & Zoning Minutes1. CALL TO ORDER KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2018 -7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA http://www.kenai.city MINUTES Commission Vice-Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. a . Pledge of Alleg iance Commission Vice-Chair Peterson led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b . Roll Call Commissioners present: V. Askin, J . Halstead , G . Greenberg, K. Peterson , B. Springer, D . Fikes Staff/Council Liaison present: C ity Planner M . Kelley, City Clerk J . Heinz, City Attorney S . Bloom , Planning Assistant W. Anderson, Deputy Clerk J. Kennedy, and Council Liaison H . Knackstedt A quorum was present. c . Election of Chair and Vice Chair MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to re-appoint Commissioner Twait as Chair; Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED . MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to appoint Commissioner Springer as Vice-Chair; Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion . There were no objections ; SO ORDERED. e . Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve the consent agenda and 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 . f. *Excused absences: Commissioner J . Twait 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 13, 2017 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda . 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) None scheduled . 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (3 Minutes) None. 5 . CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. Resolution PZ2017 -39-Original Preliminary Plat of Kenai Spur Highway Rehab ilitation : Sports Lake Road to Swires Road -Phase II , CFHWY00253 submitted by State of Alaska , Department of Transportation & Public Facilities , 4111 Aviation Ave ., Anchorage, AK 99502 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, which was provided in the packet, noting the plat reconfigured lots into Right-of-Way as part of the Kenai Spur Highway Rehabilitation , Sports Lake Road to Swires Road , Phase II. Based on his review, recommended approval with the following condition : • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal , State and loca l regulations . MOTION : Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to approve Resolution No . PZ2017-39 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. Commission Vice-Chair Peterson opened the floor for public testimony; there be ing no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Fikes, Askin , Greenberg , Springer, Halstead, Peterson NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Resolution PZ2017-4 1 -Application for an Encroachment Permit to recognize an encroachment into the front yard setback for an existing one story single family residence. Plann ing and Zon ing Commissio n Meeti ng January 10 , 2018 Page 2 of 5 The residence was constructed at a distance of approximately 16.5 feet from the front property line where 20 feet is required. The property is located at 1650 Pebble Beach Court, and further described as Lot 11, Keemau Subdivision Crestwood Addition. The application was submitted by Robin Sevenson on behalf of the property owners, Dwight H. Kramer and Marlyn L. Kramer, 230 N. Fern Street, Kenai , Alaska 99611 City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, which was provided in the packet, noting it is a new development, Encroachment Permit for the front yard setback due to an error in measuring. It was found that the applicant complied with the criteria for issuance as set forth in Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.185, and staff recommended approval with the following conditions : • Applicant must comply with all Federal, State and local regulations . MOTION: Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2017-41 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. Commission Vice-Chair Peterson opened the floor for public testimony. Dwight Kramer explained that the contractor made a regretful measuring error and suggested an encroachment permit be sought. There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Askin , Greenberg, Springer, Halstead, Peterson, Fikes NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. Resolution PZ2018-01 · A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission Recommending the City Council Enact Ordinance 2998-2018 Repealing, Renaming and Re-Enacting Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 21.10-Leasing of Airport Reserve Lands to Encourage Growth, Development and a Thriving Aviation Community Through Responsible Land Policies and Practices City Attorney Bloom presented on Leasing of Airport Reserve Lands. He explained the purpose was to develop a leasing program at the airport designed to encourage growth, development and a thriving aviation community. Bloom presented an overview of the proposed changes made to the code . He emphasized the goals included: • Make the leasing program competitive with other airports to attract new leases and retain existing lease holders ; • Reduce large changes in rental rates from year to year; • Develop a process for rent increases that reduces controversy and appeals; • Simplify the application process; • Standardize the leasing process and provide transparency; and • Provide an exit process for leaseholders. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 10, 20 18 Pag e 3 of 5 Bloom noted that solutions forward included , but not limited to, eliminating the zone based appraisal process, new lease application review, reduction of development requirements, and would offer temporary development incentives. The new section was more comprehensive and would allow current lessees 2 years to convert to the new plan . City Manager Ostrander noted that an internal working group was formed to address the Land Sale and Leasing of City Lands ; explained that the working group focused on recommendations to address a number of issues as well as simplify the City's land sale and lease program . He clarified that the City planned to address the off-airport properties upon completion of the airport properties. MOTION: Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2018-01 and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. Commission Vice-Chair Peterson opened the floor for public testimony; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed . VOTE: YEA: Greenberg , Springer, Halstead, Peterson , Fikes, Askin NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS: None. 9. PENDING ITEMS: None. 10. REPORTS: a. City Council -Council Member Knackstedt noted the Council meeting was on January 3; reviewed the action agenda ; and invited commission members to visit the new Atrium at the Senior Center. b. Borough Planning -Borough Commissioner Fikes noted the meeting on January 8; 10 plats were proposed, 9 approved ; a cultivation facility was approved ; comp plan draft was reviewed . c. Administration -City Planner Kelley noted an update on Bluff Erosion , awarding contract to Johnsons Survey; goal to have all acquisitions done by end of 2018 ; questioned interest in commission packets on !Pad's with !legislate program, as City Council. The commission welcomed the change from hard-copies to electronic. The City Clerk provided policy details behind Council lpad use. 11. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: (3 Minutes) None. Planning and Zoning Commiss ion Meeting Jan uary 10, 2018 Page 4 of 5 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: a. Planning & Zoning Resolutions -Fourth Quarter 2017 b. Building Permits -Fourth Quarter 2017 c. Code Enforcement Report -Fourth Quarter 2017 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: January 24, 2018 Commission Halstead noted he may not be present. 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioners expressed appreciation for the Administration effort with the Airport leases program and the presentation . 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :10 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 10 , 2018 Page 5 of 5