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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-28 Planning & Zoning MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 28, 2018 - 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA http://www.kenai.city 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 the Allegiance. Commissioners present: Chair J. Twait, Vice -Chair R. Springer, J. Halstead, K. Peterson, V. Askin, D. Fikes, G. Greenberg Commissioners absent: None. Staff/Council Liaison present: City Manager P. Ostrander, City Attorney S. Bloom, Deputy Clerk J. Kennedy, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. 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. e. 'Excused absences — None. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 14, 2018 The minutes were approved by the Consent Agenda. 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 minutes) None scheduled. 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (3 minutes) None. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Resolution PZ2018-06 - Application for a Conditional Use Permit for an Overflow Parking Lot located on property known as 260 S. Willow St., and further described as Lot 4A, Aleyeska Subdivision Merit Addition; for the benefit of properties located at 255 S. Willow St., 215 S. Willow St., and 220 Caviar Street Kenai, Alaska 99611, and further described as Lots 8, 9, and 12, Aleyeska Subdivision, Part 2. The application was submitted by Stephen M. and Roberta J. England, 140 Bidarka St., Unit 1466, Kenai, AK 99611. City Manager Ostrander reviewed the staff report, which was provided in the packet, noting that during the review of the site plan submitted to the City of Kenai, it was determined that the parking requirements as set forth in Kenai Municipal Code could not be met. He further noted that, based on the application and a review of the criteria required to approve the permit, it is the recommendation of staff that the proposed Conditional Use Permit for an overflow parking lot be approved, subject to the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all State and local regulations. • Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.150(f), the applicant shall submit an Annual Report to the City of Kenai. FIT11001591TA Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2018-06 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the floor for public testimony. Marty Mativa, with Coming Attraction Kenai Theater and the Extreme Fun Center of Wasilla, spoke in support and expressed enthusiasm about the expansion of the theater and development of the Fun Center in Kenai. There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Commission members expressed concern about the increased amount of public crossing Willow Street after a movie. Mr. Mativa clarified theater operations to prevent the parking lot from becoming full. He added that the lot between the movie theater and Fun Center would be leveled, repaved and fully striped for better use of parking space than the current lot. Mr. Mativa clarified the timeframe in completing the expansion of the movie theater and opening Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 28, 2018 Page 2 of 4 the Fun Center was Fall 2018. City Manager Ostrander clarified that traffic control options could be a condition added to the conditions required; however, in looking at other similar areas and talking to the owner of the Theater and Fun Center about operations, they were hopeful those additional parking spots would not be needed. It was noted the re -paving and striping of the current lot should alleviate that concern and he recommended holding off. City Manager Ostrander also clarified the current utilization of the Kenai Catering parking lot was minimal and added that the agreement would be between Bobbi England and the Coming Attractions Theater. Further noting, if the England's need for parking space grew, the owner of the theater would be required to re -address in how to meet the requirements for the Conditional Use Permit. VOTE: YEA: Twait, Springer, Halstead, Peterson, Askin, Fikes, Greenberg NAY: MOTION PASSED. Chairman Twait noted there was a 15 -day appeal period. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS: None. 9. PENDING ITEMS: None. 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — Council Member Knackstedt reviewed the action agenda from the March 21 City Council meeting. b. Borough Planning — Commissioner Fikes noted that on March 26 the Commission met and approved 6 Plats while the Ordinance regarding a Borough land sale of 11 parcels failed on the basis of the lack of information in the packet to make a solid decision on what the classification may be. c. Administration — City Manager Ostrander reported on the following: • Met with Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) and learned that DOT likely had federal funding that could be directed to the City of Kenai for improvement of the roads, will continue to follow this; • The Harbor Commission requested No Wake signs be posted at the mouth of the Kenai River; the item is on the next City Council meeting agenda for discussion; • Introduced Elizabeth Appleby as the new City Planner, to start on April 9; • Interviews were held last week for a Public Works Director; hoping to make hiring decision soon; and • The Department of Corrections was continuing to revise their work release program Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 28, 2018 Page 3 of 4 for inmates but was not prepared to move forward just yet. 11. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT— None. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None. 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: April 11, 2018 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Halstead expressed thanks for the discussion in the work session. Commissioners welcomed the new planner and looked forward to working with her and thanked Council and Administration for their input in the work session and participation in how to move forward. Commissioner Twait noted that the Home Show would be next weekend, April 7-8. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: pF KENgi �kq yn Kerinedy •° eputy City Clerk U ba k . Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 28, 2018 Page 4 of 4