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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-08 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 8, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIR BRYSON, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Bryson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.rn. 1-a. Roll Call Members Present: Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Donald Erwin, Don Gough, Amy Jackman Members Absent: Carl Glick Others Present: City Engineer Jack La Shot, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 1-b. Agenda Approval MOTION: Cornrnissioner Goecke MOVED to approve the agenda adding the items provided prior to the meeting and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Cornrnissioner Nord. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Approval of Minutes: February 23, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Erwin MOVED to approve the minutes of February 23, 2000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Cornrnissioner Goecke. There were no objections. 30 ORDERED. 1-d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Commissioner Nord SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARINGS 4-a. PZ00-05 -- A resolution of the Kenai Planning 8~ Zoning Commission recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, that various sections of Title 4 and Title 14 of the Kenai Municipal Cade be amended to clarify and correct inconsistencies. Kebschull reported she had received an e-mail from a concerned citizen regarding PZ00-05. A copy of the e-mail was provided prior to the meeting. Kebschull stated she responded to the individual and explained there were several public notices regarding the proposed ordinance changes and included advertised public hearings. Kebschull suggested the Commission change the aerial. sign ordinance to prohibit them as the Airport Manager pointed out FAA regulations prohibit the use of moored balloons or kites within five miles of an airport. Kebschull pointed out on the City of Kenai map the areas where such signs would be prohibited based on the FAA regulations. It was noted it covered practically the entire City. Kebschull stated it was previously recommended that natural gas be added in Section 14.20.245 but after further review it, was noted natural gas was already included. The recommended statement should be removed. There were no public comments. MOTION: Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve PZ00-05 and the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Erwin. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Nord MOVED to amend the main motion to include removing aerial signs from the sign ordinance and removing the recommended addition of natural gas from Section 14.20.245, noting the original natural gas statement would remain. The motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Erwin. VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION: Erwin Yes Goecke Yes Nord Yes Gou h Yes Jackman Yes B son Yes Glick Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 2000 PAGE 2 Goecke asked if removing aerial signs from the sign ordinance would preclude anyone from obtaining a variance. Kebschull replied the sign code allowed far variances, however the variance would have to meet with FAA requirements. Goecke asked why Kenai's neighbors were allowed to have aerial signs. Kebschull answered she didn't kxaaw but would share the FAA regulations with the City of Soldotna. Kebschull continued. many cities don't allow aerial signs and the FAA regulations could be the reason why. Discussion took place on different classes of airports and the FAA regulations. Kebschull reported the Airport Manager would be at the work session on March 15 and could answer any questions at that time. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Goecke Yes Nord Yes Gou h Yes Jackman Yes Erwin Yes B son Yes Glick Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS 5-a. PZ00-06 -- Horne Occupation Permit _ Daycare-260 Juliussen Street, Kenai, Alaska (Portion of Government Lat 3). Application submitted by Marilyn Newton, 260 Juliussen Street, Kenai, Alaska. Approved by consent agenda. 5-b. Title 4 Cade Revision (KMG 4.10.010) -- Discussion Kebschull noted the recommended change to KMC 4.10.010. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: PENDING ITEMS 7-a. Proposed Livestock Ordinance (Work Session scheduled with City Council for March 1S, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.j Kebschull noted this item would be discussed at the March 15 joint work session with council. Kebschull requested that if anyone had any suggestions on zoning, size of lots, etc., they be provided to her prior to the work session so she can be prepared in advance. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 20D0 PAGE 3 ITEM 8: CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None. ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council - No report. City Engineer La Shot was available to answer any questions regarding the council agenda that was included in the packet. 9-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson reported the Borough Planning Commission met on Monday, February 28. Item E-1 was postponed, as there would be additional public hearings. Item F-1 was postponed. Items F-2 and 3 were approved. Item F-4 was continued for additional public hearing. Items G-1 and 2 were approved. Items H-1 and 2 were approved. 9-c. Administration -- Kebschull stated she saw the report on the Thompson Park One Stop replat and asked Bryson if the applicant presented a different map than what was presented to the Commission. Bryson stated he thought it was different. Kebschull reported the City applied fora $1.5 million grant for economic development Kebschull noted, to complete a rewrite of the Comprehensive Plan, consideration was being given to an RFP far a consultant. A complete rewrite will involve a lot of public meetings outside of the regular meetings and the process would take over a year to complete. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11-a. Kenai City Council Roster 11-b. "Zoning Bulletin" -February 10 & 25, 2000 ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & UESTIONS Commissioner Jackman stated she had received comments that aone-hour work session on March 15 may not be enough time to cover all the recommended changes to Title l4, livestock ordinance, etc. and suggested the Commission cover a few specific issues for review and resolution. Goecke and Gough stated they were not concerned and thought they should go forward with the information as it stood. Commissioner Goecke commended the applicant who requested a home occupation permit for a day care and pointed out it was a grandmother watching her three grandchildren. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 2000 PAGE 4 ITEM 13: MOTION: Commissioner Goecke MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. 30 ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, c C.c Barbara L. Roper, Cont ct Secretary PLANNING 8~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 2000 PAGE S