HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-15 Townsite Historic Task Force Summary CITY OF KENAI
TOWNS~ HISTORIC TASK FORCE
October 15, 1992 - 7'00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
Task Force Members:
Jim Arness, Jim Bookey, Barry Eldridge
Ronald Malston, Kim McCune, Dorothy
McCard, Roger Meeks, Becky Tromblee
Planning an4 Zoning:
Ron Goecke, Paul Hanson
Council Representative: Mayor John Williams, Chris Monfor
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 1, 1992
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. TSH Ordinance
b. Rezone
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 15, 1992
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
I. Call to order
A. Time- 7-10 p.m.
B. Attendees ·
Jim Arness, Dorothy McCard, Ron Malston,
Becky Tromblee, Jim Bookey, Paul Hanson,
Sheryl Paulsen (Acting Secretary)
C. Absent-
Kim McCune, Roger Meeks, Ron Goecke,
Berry Eldridge
II. ADDroVal Of minutes.
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A. Minutes of October 1, 1992 meeting were approved as
presented.
III. Zoning Boundaries
A. The Task Force reviewed the map of the boundaries. After
a brief discussion, it was decided to make no changes at
this time. Jim Arness stated that the Commission will be
able to move the boundary as desired over time and that
landmarks in other parts of town (outside these zoning
boundaries) can also be designated as historic.
IV. Projects
A. The Task Force has identified the following as possible
projects/problems to be considered during this process-
1. Street to cemetery
2. Trail to beach
3. Roads around the church
4. Heritage Village
5. Bluff erosion
V. TSH Ordinance
A. Jim Arness handed out an outline (copy attached) which he
developed to aid in writing the new ordinance.
B. 'As discussion began, Paul Hanson suggested that this
outline be presented to Council and P&Z for their input
at this early stage of writing the new ordinance. For
example, he stated that P&Z may not want the Historic
Commission created. After a brief discussion, it was
determined that what is needed now is clarification from
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Council regarding the direction of the Task Force and the
end result desired. Jim Arness will talk to Mayor
Williams.
C. Most of the meeting time Was used to discuss in detail
specifics to be included in, or excluded from, the new
ordinance. Jim Arness will re-draft the outline to
include the changes and suggestions decided by the group.
More of this type of discussion and drafting will be
necessary to complete the ordinance, which will be shown
to the City Attorney for his review and input before
presentation to City Council.
VI. Adjournment
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A. The next Task Force meeting will be held on Thursday,
November 5, 1999-, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
B. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9-15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheryl A. Paulsen
Acting Transcribing Secretary
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TSH ORDINANCE OUTLINE
1). Intent ~-
a. Designated area
b. Controlled use
c. Preserve historic character
d. Manage new construction, demolition and alterations
e. Foster civic pride
f. Protect and enhance attractiveness of city
2) Powers and authorities
a. Review and approve all projects requiring a building permit
b. Establish historic district
c. Ongoing survey to identify historic or architecturally
significant properties
d. Nominate historic landmarks
e. Review and approve all proposed alterations, removal or
demolition
f. Establish zoning requirements and review proposed changes
g. Undertake any other action or activity necessary to
implement, powers and duties
h. Report directly to City Council (not through Planning
Commission)
3) Create Historic Commission
a. 7 members ?
b. Including 1 realtor, 1 lawyer, and 1 architect
c. Residents of City
d. Officers
1. Chairman
2. Vice-chairman
3. Secretary
e. Meetings
1. Must have quorum
2. Majority vote rules
a. Cannot vote on conflict of interest
4) Review criteria
a. Must receive from applicant
.~ 1. Signed application (3 copies)
a. Including lessor (if applicable)
2. 3 copies of landscaping and site plan
b. Guidelines for review (?)
1. Fines for non-compliance
2. Conformance to existing codes
3. 30 day review period (review must be completed)
c. Acceptable construction projects
1. Single family
2. Retail and service space not exceeding 2,500 square
feet per unit
3. No multiple family or large retail
4. No construction or manufacturing
5. Grandfather clause
a. Ail existing structures are allowed and may be
repaired or rebuilt to existing size and use. No
alterations or additions to ~'non-allowable
structures
d. Design guidelines
1. Height, shape, landscaping, scale, detail,
relationship to surroundings
e. Appeal procedures
1. Appeal to Commission or directly to Council
a. Answer due in 30 days
b. Original denial must be in writing, as must
response to appeal
f. Economic hardship
1. Variance from normal criteria if severe economic
hardship would occur
g. Designated landmarks
1. 50 years old
2. Historic or architectural significance
3. Special circumstances