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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-02-23 Summary"~ AGENDA KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 23, 1872 AL HUDSON - VICE CHAIRMAN ITEM l: ROLL CALL ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY g, 1972 ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS a. Proposed Borough Zoning Ordinance b. Contract between City of Kenai and Borough concerning zoning. c. New Members for Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission LTEM 4: NEW BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Civic Center ITEM 5: SECRETARY'S REPORT ITEM 6: ADJOURN MINUTES KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 23, 1972 AL HUDSON - VTCE CHAIRMAN ROLL CALL: Members present - Ruby Coyle, Al Cruver, Jim Elson and Vice Chairman Al Hudson Members absent - Nick Poppin (excused) ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1972 Elson moved and Cruver seconded to approve the Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 9, 1972 as presented. There were no objections and was so ordered. ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS (a) Proposed Borough Zoning Ordinance The secretary was directed to write a letter to Ralph Darbyshire concerning Item 3Cc) in Minutes of February 9, 1972, where Mr. Darbyshire is going to investigate the use of trailers for commercial use or places of public assembly and have a report for the next meeting. (b) Contract between City of Kenai and Borough concerning Zoning. Elson moved and Cruver seconded to recommend that this contract is no longer in the best interest of the City, should be reviewed by the Administration and submitted to Council to determine if it should be cancelled or re-negotiated. There was no objections and was so ordered. (c) New Members for Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission The Mayor reported he would appoint two new members who will be in attendance at the next meeting. Vice Chairman Al Hudson recessed the meeting for a public hearing on the Civic Center. MINUTES, KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 23, 1972 Page two ,~ ITEM 4: NEW BUSINESS (a) Public Hearing on Civic Center The Vice Chairman opened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the Civic Center,. Persons present: Roger Meeks Nedra Evenson Mr . and Mrs . Hugh Malone Betty Warren Mr. & Mrs. Orville Alwin Phi l Ame s Red Jaynes Howard Hackney Mayor, John Steinbeck City Manager, Edwin H. Glotfelty Mr. Glotfelty suggested that due to the small turnout and not being publicized long enough in advance, that another public hearing should be held, that to proceed with the hearing tonight to get their input, i He further stated the plans may change somewhat because Wildwood Air Force Station may become available.. Four separate buildings will be constructed to house the swimming pool, auditorium, library and clinic. This is for easy future expansion. There will be a total of 25,241 sq . ft . Swimming pool 8,381 sq. ft. Library 2,000 " Clinic 1,904 " " Auditorium 9,156 rr ~- Exhibits 1,800 " " Mechanical 1,000 " " Questions needed to be answered are: Where will the Civic Center be built? Does the library have enough floor space? book space? Is an auditorium to seat 500 people large enough? If the Borough builds a swimming pool should the City go ahead and build one? MINUTES, KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMTSSION, FEBRUARY 23, 1972 i Page three - Public Hearing on Civic Center - continued. Mr. Alvin - Yes, the City should build a swimming pool. If the Borough builds one its exclusively for schools. The public needs one. 'Nedra Evenson - The cost of maintainence is an important issue. Mrs. Alvin - We voted for the pool in the bond issue. Roger Meeks - One pool don't accomodate too many people. Betty Warren - Our population is three times heavier than Homer's. Kenai has 3,500.+, North Kenai 3,000 + and East of Kenai 1,200 +, Serving a total of approximately 8,000. The City should look ahead before cutting it out.. C'i'ty Manager - There is a possibility the old Junior high will be excessed, With that and the possibility of acquiring Wildwood, we should not build before the unknowns are known. The Council will get the input from the community and go along with them. There is $800,000 of bond issue available - $800,000 will be funded. The total monies will be available before we start .the project. Nedra Evenson - I feel the pool should be built as quickly as possible. There is a teacher in the Junior High (Jim Geisler) who is a Red Cross swimming instructor. He would be able to add input regarding the pool. Roger Meeks - Is the pool regulation size? -City Manager - Yes, not Olympic but A.A.U. (Amateur Athletic Union) Nedra Evehson - I feel the pool area needs bleachers, saunas, and training space. Here again Mr. Geisler could be of help. Mayor Steinbeck - Each facility will be under separate roofs, with the mechanical to furnish heat to all. The pool will be separate because of moisture. Separate building makes it easier for future expansion. MINUTES, KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 23, 1872 Page four - Public Hearing on Civic Center - continued. Red Jaynes - I talked with Dutch Doer last evening. He said a convention center should be able to sit down (feed at tables) a minimum of 400-500 people. Mr. Malone - Do we have an assessment list of needs of people to occupy the building? I feel we should wait on the pool to be sure the population needs more than one. I recommend the plans or design reviewed by a local advisory committee, such as construction men, people involved and the recreation department. I agree with the City Manager, with Wildwood and the Junior High possibly becoming available, some of these functions might be carried on there and should be studied further. City Manager - We shouldn't spend money on an architect before we know the needs. Betty Warren - There are too many unknowns of future needs of Kenai and North Kenai regarding Community ~ College. Mr. Alwin - 1.6 million isn't enough to build every- thing we want. The recreational needs are of immediate importance. A swimming pool is abetter all around recreational facility. Mr. Elson - What are your thoughts on location? Mr. Alwin - Any place that would meet the criteria. It is still a small enough area to serve the population. Mr. Elson - I believe the site by the Public Safety Building has inadequate parking. Mr. Malone - Another meeting should be held regarding sites, problems of parking and future expansion. Phil Ames - I believe the Beaver Loop location a better location. It is the entrance of town no matter what direction you come in. It should be an attractive spot . MINUTES, KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 23, 1872 Page five - Public Hearing on Civic Center - continued. City Manager - The F.A.A. Housing area will be available and could make a good site. Phil Ames - Yes, that's a good site too. Betty Warren - Phil Ames has a good point. Nedra Evenson - When the bridge is built, the Beaver- loop location could have noise and hazards from trucks. Mayor Steinbeck - A site should be picked where it is not limited for future expansion. City Manager - I am in favor of the F.A.A. grounds. The football fields will become a part of the complex. Should another meeting be held in two weeks or six months? Mr. Alwin - I believe six months is too long - the ardor would cool. City Manager - Another hearing will be held in two weeks and we will try and hold it at the "Little The at errr . Vice Chairman Hudson closed the public hearing and brought the Kenai Planning & Zoning back to session and adjourned the meeting at q:00 P.M.