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TOWNS1TE HISTORIC TASK FORCE
October 1, 1992 - 7'00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
Task Force Members:
Jim Arness, Jim Bookey, Barry Eldridge
Ronald Malston, Kim McCune, Dorothy
McCard, Roger Meeks, Becky Tromblee
Planning and Zoning:
Kathleen Scott
Council Representative: Mayor John Williams, Chris Monfor
9_. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 17, 1992
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. TSH Ordinance
b. Zoning Boundaries
c. Projects
6. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
8. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
9. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF KENAI
TOWNSITE HISTORIC TASK FORCE
October 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
HINUTES
L. ROLL CALL
Task Force ~embers:
Planning and Zoning:
Jim Arness, Jim Bookey, Kim McCune,
Roger Meeks, Becky Tromblee
Ron Goecke, Paul Hanson
9_. APPROVAL OF A~ENDA Agenda approved as presented.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 17, 1992 - Minutes were approved as presented.
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. TSH Ordinance
Jim Arness felt the group should begin discussing concepts they
would like to have included in the Ordinance. He felt that perhaps
Cary Graves could draft a new ordinance and the Committee could
review and refine that ordinance. At the previous meeting the Task
Force had pinpointed the purpose of the ordinance, that permits
would be required for all new construction, demolition, and
alterations.
The Task Force discussed keeping the Historic commission separate
from Planning and Zoning. It would be a seven member body, which
would include an architect, real estate specialist and attorney, if
feasible. There would be a Townsite Historic Zone and designated
landmarks outside the zone if needed. The criteria for historic
status would be 50 years or historic value. Actions to be reviewed
would include any activity requiring a building permit or any
public projects even if no building permit is required. They
thought there should be a minimum amount of value on construction
needing a permit (such as $1,000) or demolition of any building.
Bookey said he felt there should be a clause addressing the
financial feasibility of restoring an old building or demolishing
it. Some buildings may pose an economical problem for property
owners due to high insurance premiums, etc. Arness said the
"economic hardship" clause could be included. Property owners
could appeal a negative decision on the basis of economic hardship.
A clause should also be included that any present building
destroyed by fire, etc. may be rebuilt to same status as before it
was destroyed.
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Bookey thought that should include the same types of business
activities also. They should have grandfather rights even though
they might not be allowed under the new ordinance. Bookey felt
that the size of the zone should be established before a lot of
detail went into the ordinance.
b. Zoninq Boundaries
After a brief discussion the Task Force decided on proposed
boundaries as shown on the attached map, and including fr'om the top
of the bluff to mean high tide mark.
Arness said that the Task Force should decide how restrictive they
want to be within the new zone. He felt that multiple housing
should be discouraged, any industrial or manufacturing activity.
Service businesses could be allowed, such as attorney's, dentists,
etc., but a size limit on office space might be defined, such as no
business office bigger then 2,000 to 3,000 SF. Arness said he
would talk to the City Attorney about drafting an ordinance the
Task Force could work from.
c. Projects
Arness asked if there were additional projects besides the Heritage
Village proposed by the Mayor?
Paul Hanson said he would like to see a walking tour established
with signage on the historic sites.
Becky Tromblee said she would like to see the road to the cemetery
reconstructed to run between church property (alongside the
rectory) and the Fish and Game property. Presently the.road cuts
through her property and her neighbor's. Jim Bookey felt this
could best be addressed along with the Mission Street improvements
project.
Roger Meeks wanted to look at establishing a trail to the beach,
which would be built to protect against bluff erosion.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9-00 p.m.
~R~_pe/~ tful. ly submitted,
) Loretta" _Harv~ .
Transcribing Secretary
1791 - 1991
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611
TELEPHONE 283 - 7535
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
OCTOBER 7, 1992
CHAIRMAN JIM ARNESS
TOWNSITE HISTORIC TASK FORCE
LORETTA HARVEY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/~
REZONE OF TSH DISTRICT
I have attached a copy of the proposed boundaries we discussed at
the meeting of October 1st. Please review these and make sure they
are accurate.
According to KMC 14.20.270 Amendment Procedures the Planning and
Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing on any amendment to
the Zoning Code. The Kenai City Council also holds a public
hearing on such amendments. The public hearing process takes
approximately eight to ten weeks. Does the Task Force wish to
begin this process for the proposed Rezone of the TSH District?
KENAI
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