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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-26 Planning & Zoning MinutesA. CALL TO ORDER KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 2020-7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING M INUTES Commission Chair Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Commission Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of the Allegiance. 2 . Roll Call Commissioners present: J. Twait, R. Springer, J . Halstead, G . Greenberg , T. Mcintyre 3 . Commissioners absent: V. Askin, D. Fikes Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner E. Appleby, Planning Assistant W . Anderson , City Clerk J . Heinz, City Attorney S . Bloom, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt A quorum was present. 4 . Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda as written and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. *All items listed with an asterisk(*) are considered to be routine and non-controvers ial 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 . 6 . *Exc us ed absences -V . Askin , D . Fikes B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 . *August 12,2020 The minutes were approved by the Consent Agenda . C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None. D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None. E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 1. Resolution PZ2020-27 -Preliminary Subdivision Plat of Inlet Woods Subdivision Lee- Worley Replat, submitted by Segesser Surveys , 30485 Rosland St., Soldotna, AK 99669, on behalf of Jene M. Worley and Michelle L. Grzybowksi, 1545 W indward Dr., Kenai , AK 99611 The City Planner reviewed the staff report provided in the packet noting the Plat vacated a property line creating a larger lot and recommended approval wi t h the following condition: • Further development of the property shall conform to all federal , State of Alaska , and local regulations. MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2020-27 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Mcintyre SECONDED the motion. VOTE: YEA: Spri nger, Halstead , Mcintyre, Twa it , Greenberg NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolut ion PZ2020-21 -Application for a Variance Permit to reduce the setback requirement from 150 feet to 75 feet pursuant to Kenai Munic ipal Code 14.20 .255(c)(4)(K) for the property located at 6576 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 996 1 1 and described as Lot 15, Block C , Beaver Creek Alaska Subd ivision . The Application was submitted by Acom Consu lting on behalf of Vertical Bridge, 5200 SW Meadows Rd ., Suite 150, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. The City Planner rev iewed the staff report provided in the packet noting t he variance permit was to reduce the setback requ irement for t he construction of a communi cati ons tower and t he findings required to permit the setback; also recommended approval of the variance permit application subject to the following conditions: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting August 26,2020 Page 2 of 4 • Further development of the property shall conform to all federal , State of Alaska , and local regulations. • Prior to commencement of construction of the communication tower, the owner shall be obtain a Building Permit from the Building Inspector. • Prior to commencement of construction of the communication tower, the owner shall obtain a Communications Tower Permit from the City Planner. MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution No . PZ2020-21 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. Chair Twait opened the floor for public testimony. Tami Drew on behalf of the applicant thanked the Planner for her assistance; also noted the project would not be able to move forward without the variance approval. There being no one else wishing to be heard , public comment was closed. It was noted a tower of this size would bring great opportunities to the area and the location was a great location. The applicant clarified that it was highly unlikely that the tower would ever fall down noting the planned foundation and the engineering; added that an engineer's assessment would be provided to the City and insurance was required by the provider in the event of damage caused to neighboring properties . The applicant also clarified that several jurisdictions preferred co-location so several towers weren 't constructed in a similar location when a provider decides to construct a tower, they contract with a tower company and the tower company seeks other providers to co-locate , and each provider needed ten to twelve feet of tower for their equipment. VOTE: YEA: Greenberg , Halstead , Springer, Twait NAY: Mcintyre MOTION PASSED. Commission Chair Twait noted the 15-day appeal period . G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None. H. NEW BUSINESS -None . I. PENDING ITEMS -None. J. REPORTS 1. Borough Planning -No report; Commissioner Fikes was absent. Planning and Zoning Comm ission Meeting Au gust 26, 2020 Page 3 of 4 2 . C ity Council -Council Member Knackstedt reported on the actions from the August 19 City Counci l meeting. 3. Administration -City Planner Appleby reported on the following : • Utility easement for the Eventyr Subdivision was approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission; and • Submitted her resignation to the City. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT Vice Mayor Molloy thanked the City Planner for her service to the City. Council Member Knackstedt noted the Planner's thoroughness and e x pressed appreciation for her service. Council Member Glendening echoed previous comments; noted he served on several external committees alongside the Planner and thanked for her service. L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS-None. M. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -September 9, 2020 N. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Springer thanked the Planner for her service. Commissioner Greenberg echoed gratitude for the Planner's service . Commissioner Mcintyre expressed displeasure with cell phone towers ; expressed the Planner did an excellent job adding that the Planning Assistant also did a great job. 0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7 :50 p.m. Plan n ing a nd Zoning Commission Meeting August26,2020 Page 4 of 4