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Home My WebLink About2018-04-25 Planning & Zoning MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 2018 - 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA httD://www.kenai.citv 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. b. Roll Call Commissioners present: Chair J. Twait, Vice -Chair R. Springer, J. Halstead, K. Peterson, V. Askin, D. Fikes Commissioners absent: G. Greenberg Staff/Council Liaison present: City Manager P. Ostrander, City Planner E. Appleby, Deputy City Clerk J. Kennedy, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, Council Liaison J. Glendening A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the consent agenda and 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 — G. Greenberg 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 11, 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: a. Resolution PZ2018-07 Original Preliminary Plat of Beluga Subdivision 2015 Replat Right -of -Way Vacation, submitted by Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611, on behalf of Kenai New Life Assembly of God, 209 Princess Lane, Kenai, AK 99611 COMMISSIONER FIKES ARRIVED AT 7:03 PM City Manager Ostrander reviewed the staff report, as provided in the packet, noting that the purpose of this plat is to vacate the Right -of -Way of Beluga Drive West; vacate a fifteen foot (15') utility easement; and dedicate a thirty foot (30') utility easement which encompasses the existing underground water line. He further noted that the property owner would also like to vacate the fifteen foot (15') utility easement along the southern boundary of Tract 5, Beluga Subdivision 2015 Replat & Right -of -Way vacation. Ostrander added that the City of Kenai does not object to the vacation of the utility easement because the property owner was dedicating a thirty foot (30') utility easement which will be centered on the existing underground water line, allowing the City access to it. Planning and Zoning Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat of Beluga Subdivision 2015 Replat Right -of -Way Vacation, subject to the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State and local Regulations; • The City Council for the City of Kenai must approve the vacation of the sixty foot (60') Right -of -Way for Beluga Drive West, pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.110; and • The City Council for the City of Kenai must approve the vacation of the fifteen foot (15') utility easement as shown on the proposed plat, pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.110. MOTION: Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2018-07 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Springer SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the floor for public testimony; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Twait, Springer, Halstead, Peterson, Askin, Fikes NAY: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 5 April 25, 2018 MOTION PASSED. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Resolution PZ2018-08 — Application for a Conditional Use Permit to Construct a Residential Six -Family Dwelling Unit for Seniors Age 55 and Older, located at 2392 Redoubt Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, 99611, and further described as Lot 1, Kenai Meadows. The application was submitted by Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives, P.O. Box 1869, Homer, Alaska 99603 City Manager Ostrander reviewed the staff report, as provided in the packet, noting that the City of Kenai conveyed Lot 2, Kenai Meadows, to Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives Inc. in May 2017 and Lot 1, Kenai Meadows, to Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives Inc. in March 2018. He further noted the Quitclaim Deeds conveying Lots 1 and 2, Kenai Meadows, from the City of Kenai to Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives Inc. contained the following restriction: Per City of Kenai Ordinance 2899-2016, in the event of a land sale, to a for Profit entity, the value of the property shall be reimbursed to the City, if the Sale occurs within twenty (20) years after transfer to Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives, Inc. This application was specifically for Lot 1 Based on the application and a review of the criteria required to approve the permit, the application met the intent of the zone and complied with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State, and local regulations; • Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, a Landscape/Site plan must be reviewed and approved by the City Planner; • Prior to beginning construction of the project, a building permit must be issued by the Building Official for the City of Kenai; • A biennial fire inspection must be completed by the Fire Marshall for the City of Kenai; and • A yearly Conditional Use Permit report must be submitted to the City of Kenai prior to the 31stday of December of each year. MOTION: Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2018-08 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the floor for public testimony; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Commissioner Peterson noted he would be voting in support but wondered about the existing structure and if it would be sharing the paved common parking area. Representative of the Petitioner, Connie Van clarified that this residential unit would have its own entrance and parking area, it would not be shared with the common parking lot. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 3 of 5 April 25, 2018 VOTE: YEA: Twait, Springer, Halstead, Peterson, Askin, Fikes NAY: MOTION PASSED. Chairman Twait noted there was a 15 -day appeal period. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS: None. 9. PENDING ITEMS: None. 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — Council Member Glendening reviewed the action agenda from the April 18 City Council Meeting; noted that he was invited to sit in on the Mineral Extraction Committee and nominated by the Borough Mayor to be part of the committee for the Gas Project on North Road in the interest of the City of Kenai; and he offered to sponsor an Ordinance for the Commission regarding limiting cultivation facilities in the City of Kenai. b. Borough Planning — Commissioner Fikes noted that the Borough Planning Committee met on April 24 and conditionally approved five plats, and recommended approval on an Ordinance regarding the foreclosed properties on a Cooper Landing homestead, to be sold back to the family by the Borough. c. Administration — City Manager Ostrander reported on the following: • On April 5 there was a City Managers meeting at Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District; • On May 7 there will be a joint work session with the Borough Assembly to discuss the fiscal gap and how it could affect the local cities; • The Harbor Commission meeting on April 9 recommended that No Wake signs be at the mouth of the Kenai River and it was on the City Council agenda for review next week; • Received full funding for the Bluff Erosion feasibility study and the City of Kenai will be requesting an extension from the current deadline of May 15; and • The new City Planner, Elizabeth Appleby will be taking over at the Commission meetings beginning next month. 11. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT— None. 12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Planning & Zoning Resolutions — First Quarter 2018 b. Code Enforcement — First Quarter 2018 c. Building Permits — First Quarter 2018 d. Revised Plat of Aleyeska Subdivision 2017 Replat Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 4 of 5 April 25, 2018 City Manager Ostrander noted Item 12(d) was on the agenda because of a change with the utilities easement from what was previously presented, the phone line would be re-routed. 13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: May 9, 2018 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Peterson thanked Ostrander for filling in as City Planner during the interim period and transition; and thanked Glendening for his report. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted Ja u lyn Keinedy ep y City Clerk by: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 5 of 5 April 25, 2018