HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-26 Planning & Zoning MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 26, 2021 — 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of the Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: J. Twait, J. Halstead, G. Greenberg, A. Douthit, R. Springer
Commissioners absent: D. Fikes, G. Woodard
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 presented and Commissioner Douthit
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. 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 -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 — G. Woodard
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *May 12, 2021
The minutes were approved by the Consent Agenda.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
Resolution PZ2021-11 — Preliminary Subdivision Plat of Valhalla Heights 2021
Replat, submitted by McLane Consulting, Inc., P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, AK 99669,
on behalf of Jeremiah and Jennifer Cates, 415 Phillips Drive, Kenai, AK 99611
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2021-11 and Commissioner
Douthit SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Foster presented his staff report with information provided in packet noting that
the applicant wishes to remove the lot line between Lot 10A and Lot 12 to create a new Lot 10B
Block 11, which will provide a greater wastewater disposal area for the property.
Approval of the plat was recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1. Further development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
VOTE:
YEA: Springer, Halstead, Douthit, Greenberg, Twait
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Resolution PZ2021-17 — Preliminary Subdivision Plat of Tide View Subdivision
#2, submitted by Johnson Surveying, P.O. Box 27, Clam Gulch, AK 99568, on
behalf of Mack and Carol Padgett, 855 Ames Rd., Kenai, AK 99611 and Ken and
Elizabeth Smith, 4342 Freeman Creek Rd., Lenore, ID 83541
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2021-17 and Commissioner
Springer SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Foster presented his staff report with information provided in packet noting that
the applicant wishes to move the property line between two lots, and with the adjustment of the
lot line, an existing 10'x12' cabin on Lot 1A will need to be moved in order to meet the 15 foot side
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setback requirement.
Approval of the plat was recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1. Further development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
2. The 10'x12' cabin on Lot 1A will be moved in order to meet the 15 foot side setback per
KMC 14.24.020.
3. Change Note 6 on the plat from 30 foot front setback to a 20 foot front setback per KMC
14.24.020 Development Requirements Table.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Douthit MOVED to amend Resolution No. PZ2021-17 by changing the Resolution
Number to 2021-18 and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
YEA: Halstead, Douthit, Greenberg, Twait, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Clarification was provided that the applicant intends to move the cabin, but submitting an
application for a waiver on the encroachment is also an option.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Greenberg, Twait Springer, Halstead, Douthit
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Resolution PZ2021-20 - Preliminary Subdivision Plat of TKC2 Subdivision,
submitted by Segesser Surveys, 30485 Rosaland Street, Soldotna, AK 99669, on
behalf of TKC LLC, P.O. Box 10658, Bakersfield, CA 93389
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2021-20 and Commissioner
Greenberg SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Foster presented his staff report with information provided in packet noting that
the Byler Contracting, on behalf of the applicant, has submitted a conditional use permit
(Resolution PZ 2021-19) to be reviewed by the Commission during tonight's meeting. The plat
will subdivide the 2.5 acre Government Lot 26, into two smaller lots.
Approval of the plat was recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1. Further development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
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Clarification was provided that each parcel would be connecting sewer and water from Haller
Street.
VOTE:
YEA: Twait, Springer, Halstead, Douthit, Greenberg
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Resolution PZ2021-22 — Preliminary Subdivision Plat of Kenai Landing Subdivision
2021 Addition, submitted by Edge Survey and Design, P. O. Box 208, Kasilof, AK
99610, on behalf of Kenai Landing, Inc., 4786 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK 99603
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2021-22 and Commissioner
Greenberg SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Foster noted that staff recommends postponing Resolution No. PZ2021-22 until
the next scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of June 9, 2021.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to postpone Resolution No. PZ2021-22 until the Planning &
Zoning Commission meeting of June 9, 2021 and Commissioner Douthit SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT:
YEA: Springer, Halstead, Douthit, Greenberg, Twait
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution PZ2021-19 — Application for a Conditional Use Permit for eight single
family dwellings in the Suburban Residential zone, on Government Lot 26, Section
31, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, and located at 1714 Fourth Avenue. The
application was submitted by Byler Contracting, P.O. Box 877750, Wasilla, AK
99687, on behalf of the TKC LLC, P.O. Box 10658, Bakersfield, CA 93389
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2021-19 and Commissioner
Douthit SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Foster presented his staff report with information provided in packet explaining
that the applicant wishes to obtain a Conditional Use Permit for the purposes of constructing 8
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single-family dwelling units. The criteria for conditional use permits was reviewed; it was noted
the application met the criteria and City staff recommends approval subject to the following
conditions:
1. Further development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and
local regulations.
2. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, a landscape/site plan must be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Director.
3. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, conditions listed under Footnote 3 of the KMC
14.22.010 Land use table must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.\
4. Prior to beginning construction of the project, a building permit must be issued by the
Building Official for the City of Kenai.
5. A yearly Conditional Use Permit report must be submitted to the City of Kenai prior to the
31st day of December of each year.
6. The applicant will meet with City staff for on-site inspections when requested.
7. If there is a change of use for the above described property a new Conditional Use
Permit must be obtained, pursuant to 14.20.150(i)(5).
8. Pursuant to KMC 14.20.150(i)(2), this permit shall expire automatically upon termination
or interruption of the use for a period of at least one year.
9. Failure to provide documentation to the City for meeting these conditions shall be
grounds for the suspension or revocation of the conditional use permit.
Chair Twait opened for public hearing.
Wayne Jones expressed concerns about the development such as the effect on neighboring
property values, the organization's non -local base, the potential loss of wooded spaces in the
neighborhood, and increased traffic.
Fred Braun spoke in favor of the development, and clarified that the developer is an Alaskan
resident. He explained his reasons for supporting the resolution, including the lack of rentals
available in the area and the tax dollars it will provide to the Citv.
Star McCloud stated her opposition to the development, expressing concerns about the wildlife
that can be found on the property, the addition of new driveways, and negative effects on
neighboring property values. She encouraged the Commission to visit the neighborhood to see
for themselves.
Sharon Shinn stated that she shared her neighbors' opposition to the development and their
concerns about increased traffic, effect on wildlife, and negative effects on neighboring property
values.
Rob Coreson clarified that Byler Contracting builds all over the state, and noted the quality and
cleanliness of the projects they've completed locally. He explained the size and layout of the
proposed units.
Wayne Jones noted that a number of homes in the area are rentals. He questioned the zoning
classification of "medium density' for the residential area, and the length of time after planting for
vegetation to hide the development.
Fred Braun explained that they intend to rent to professional people and this will not be low-
income housing.
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There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed
It was noted that no negative reports or complaints have been received regarding the
organization's other similar project.
Commissioner Springer explained he will vote yes on this resolution, because once the plat is
approved there would be no need to have a Conditional Use Permit for this, and would only need
to receive a Building Permit for two four-plexes.
Clarification was provided that the applicant is required to plant a screen of trees as part of their
landscape plan in order to receive approval.
Commissioner Douthit explained he will be voting yes, because he sees no difference in terms of
density between this plan and the possibility for another contractor to create eight individual lots
and create the same number of residences. He explained that the size of the proposed
residences are average and not inadequately sized, and a growing community will naturally result
in less green space. He also noted that the driveway plans meet City code.
Chair Twait explained he is in favor of the resolution, because it meets the criteria. He noted that
he understands the public's concerns, but that the applicant can't be penalized because neighbors
wants to preserve the property as a green space. He noted that he does not expect neighboring
property values to be harmed by this development.
Commissioner Greenberg explained that he will vote to approve the resolution, because the
property is private ownership and we can't mandate that it remain green space. He noted that
the landscape plan requirement to plant a screen of trees will provide a good buffer to maintain
visual integrity.
Commissioner Halstead explained that he agrees with the other commissioners and will vote to
approve the resolution, because the Conditional Use Permit application meets our requirements
and it follows the City code, and he anticipates this being a well-maintained project.
VOTE:
YEA: Halstead, Douthit, Greenberg, Twait, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chair Twait noted the fifteen -day appeal period
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None.
H. NEW BUSINESS —None
I. PENDING ITEMS — None
J. REPORTS
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1. City Council — Council Member Glendening reported on the actions from the May 19,
2021 City Council meeting, and upcoming local events.
2. Borough Planning — No report.
3. City Administration — Planning Director Foster reported on the following:
• Updated Airport Lease Lands brochure;
• Upcoming meeting on June 9, 2021 is anticipated to include two Special Use
Permits and two plats.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments
2. Council Comments
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
M. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. June 9, 2021
N. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Halstead thanked everyone and noted his appreciation for the Airport Lands
brochure.
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:, O�; EAf
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