HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-24 Planning & Zoning MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 24, 2021 — 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
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, J. Halstead, D. Fikes, G. Woodard
Commissioners absent: R. Springer, G. Greenberg, A. Douthit,
Staff/Council Liaison present: Planning Director R. Foster, Planning Assistant W.
Anderson, Deputy City Clerk M. Thibodeau, Council Liaison
J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda as written and Vice Chair Fikes
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Vice Chair Fikes
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.
5. `Excused absences — None
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. "March 10, 2021
The minutes were approved by the Consent Agenda.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
Resolution PZ2021-09 — Preliminary Subdivision Plat of Carl F. Ahlstrom RPM's
Replat Number 2, submitted by Segesser Surveys, 30485 Rosland Street,
Soldotna, AK 99669, on behalf of the City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai,
AK 99611
Planning Director Foster presented his staff report with information provided in packet, noting that
the applicant wishes to vacate the property lines between Lot 22A, Block 13, and Lot 21, 20, and
19, Block 13, Carl F. Ahlstrom Subdivision, which will create a larger tract to be described as Lot
19A, Block 13, Carl F. Ahlstrom Subdivision, RPM's Replat Number 2. The applicant also wishes
to vacate the utility easements as set forth on the Preliminary plat.
Approval of the plat was recommended, subject to the following conditions:
• Further development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
• The Kenai City Council must declare the ten -foot (10') utility easements are not needed
for a public purpose and approve the vacation of the utility easements as shown on the
preliminary plat.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2021-09 and Vice Chair Fikes
SECONDED the motion.
Chair Twait opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing
was closed.
The question was raised of whether or not the owner intended to demolish or expand any existing
structures. It was clarified that we currently had no information on future improvements beyond
the subdivision and vacation of utility lines, but if that occurred then the Planning & Zoning
department would be notified by the Building department when the owner applies for a permit. It
was also clarified that the vacation the easements would not inhibit any road construction or future
development in the area. It was explained how vacating these easements could benefit the
landowner as they might find it more advantageous to consolidate four separate parcels into one
lot.
VOTE:
Planning and Zoning Commission
March 24, 2021
YEA: Halstead, Twait, Fikes, Woodard
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
H. NEW BUSINESS — None.
I. PENDING ITEMS — None.
J. REPORTS
1. City Council — Council Member Glendening reported on the actions from the March 17,
2021 City Council meeting.
2. Borough Planning — Vice Chair Fikes reported on the actions of the March 15, 2021
Borough Planning Commission meeting.
3. City Administration — Planning Director Foster reported on the following:
• He will be offering training for new Planning & Zoning commissioners, which can
be scheduled individually or as a work session before a future meeting;
• Received a Conditional Use Permit application, scheduled for the April 14, 2021
meeting.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments
2. Council Comments
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
M. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. April 14, 2021
N. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Woodard noted she looks forward to Planning Director Foster's training session.
Commissioner Halstead said it was good to be back and see everyone in person, and expressed
appreciation for how well staff was able to present and work with commissioners remotely.
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m
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Minutes prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibo eau
Deputy City Clerk
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