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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-14 Planning & Zoning Minutes1 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING Ss ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 14, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN CARL GLICK PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Members Present: Carl, Glick, Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Donald Erwin, Amy Jackman Members Absent: Don Gough Others Present: Building Inspector Bob Springer, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 1-b. Agenda Approval Chairman Glick announced Item 4-d would be removed from the agenda since the application was withdrawn by the property owner. A letter was provided explaining the reason. MOTION• Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda adding the items provided prior to the meeting and with the deletion of Item 4.d. and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENfi. The motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Goecke. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Approval of Minutes: May 24, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Erwin MOVED to approve the minutes of May 24, 2000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Jackman. There were no objections. 30 ORDERED. The minutes were approved as written. 1-d. Consent Agenda -None ITEM 2: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -None ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARINGS 4-a. PZ00-15-An application for a Conditional Use Permit for cabin rentals for the properties known as Lot 2 and Lot 3 of Clifford Subdivision (704 and 702 Highbush Lane), Kenai, Alaska. Application Submitted by Glenn Clifford dba P&G Enterprise, P.O. Box 245, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve PZ00-15 and the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Jackman. There was no public comment. Kebschull indicated staff had nothing additional but pointed out the applicant was present should there be any questions. Glick announced the Commission received an objection letter regarding the project. Bryson expressed concern the cabins would create a substandard lot size. Goecke asked if the City Engineer's comment in the application would address Bryson's concern. Bryson indicated it did not since it does not forzxially address the very small lot size. Bryson added, a 4,000 sq. ft. lot is not desirable. Glick turned the gavel over to Vice Chair Bryson in order to make comment. Glick reported that he lived in the area and many of the neighbors could not be present so he would speak on their behalf as well. Glick indicated he and the neighbors were concerned with a small motel-like business going into the neighborhood and the increased traffic it would bring. Glick announced he would be voting against the application. Vice Chair Bryson turned the gavel back over the Glick. Goecke stated he would abstain from voting on Items 4.a. and 4.b as the applicant was a close personal friend. Bryson asked the applicant where the existing structure was located. The applicant replied it was on Lot 1 and confirmed that the trailer was still there. Bryson asked if the pad was on Lot 3 and the applicant confirmed it was. Bryson asked if Lot 2 was cleared and the applicant confirmed it had been. VOTE: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 14, 2000 PAGE 2 1 B son No Erwin No Goecke Abstain Nord No Gou h Absent Jackman Yes Glick No MOTION FAILED. Glick informed the applicant he had 30 days in which to appeal the decision. The appeal has to be in writing to the City Clerk. 4-b. PZOO-16 - An application for a Variance Permit for principal structures for the properties known as Lot 2 and Lot 3 of Clifford Subdivision (704 and 702 Highbush Lane(, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Glenn Clifford d.b.a. PBaG Enterprise, P.O. Box 245, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION• Commissioner Erwin MOVED to approve PZ00-16 and the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Jackman. Dale Bondurant, Kenai, Alaska - Bondurant stated he lived in the area and didn't understand what the Commission was doing with this application. Glick explained the application. Bondurant stated the trailer in the area was on the right-of--way. Glick reminded Bondurant the trailer was not pertinent to the issue at hand. Public Hearing closed. Kebschull stated staff had nothing additional. Bryson again expressed concern with several structures being on very small lots. VOTE: Erwin No Goecke Abstain Nord No Gou Absent Jackman No B son No Glick No MOTION FAILED. Glick again reminded the applicant of his right to appeal in writing within 30 days to the City Clerk. 4-c. PZ00-17 Aa application far a Variance Permit far front setbacks for the property described as Lot 5, Block 1, Inlet View Subdivision, 1^t Revision (423 Rogers Road, Kenai, Alaska. PLANNING 8v ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 14, 2000 PAGE 3 MOTION• Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve PZ00-17 and the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Bryson. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. Kebschull stated staff had nothing additional and reported the applicant was present should there be any questions. Erwin announced he would abstain from voting since the applicant was a close personal friend. Bryson asked staff about the encroachment. The applicant explained the dimensions of the structure. VOTE• Goecke Yes Nord Yes Gou h Absent Jackman Yes B son Yes Erwin Abstain Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-d. PZOO-18-An application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a construction business from the property known as Lot 13, Block 10, Valhalla Heights Subdivision # 1 (4105 Shell Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Clark M. Guffy dba Clark M. Guffy Construction, 11355 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 110, Kenai, Alaska. Removed from the agenda. 4-e. PZOO-19-An application for a Variance Permit for front and rear yard setbacks and lot coverage for the property known as Lot 4, Block 5, Original Townsite (509 Overland Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Don Petroze, 509 Overland Drive (P.O. Box 2523), Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Goecke MOVED to approve PZ00-19 and the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Bryson. Public Hearing Opened. PLANNING $v ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 14, 2000 PAGE 4 1 Michael Huhndorf, Kenai, Alaska -Huhndorf explained he is the Chairman of the Historic District Board and the issue was discussed with the two other HDB members present. Huhndorf indicated there was concern about the modern architecture of the proposed building and recommended the applicant consider a siding that would keep with the traditional appearance of 01d Town. Don Petrone, 509 Overland Drive, Kenai, Alaska -Petrone announced he was the applicant and that he submitted the application packet prior to meeting with Huhndorf. Petrone indicated the profile of the structure was taken from a magazine just to have something to present to the Commission. Petrone indicated he was willing to work with the City to put a new structure in that would be allowed and in line with the Historic Zone. Bryson asked if the existing structure encroached on any right-of-ways and Petrone answered it did not. Public Hearing closed. Kebschull reported staff had met with the applicant in an effort to come up with a structure that would fit on the nonconforming lot size. Bryson stated Old Town was famous for the small lot sizes and it was noted the applicant was attempting to make the best out of a poor situation. Bryson indicated his support of the project but was not comfortable with determining the type of architecture of the structure. Glick handed the gavel over to Vice Chair Bryson in order to make comment. Glick stated this was a case where a variance was justified and he would like to see it approved. Glick stated the siding should be historic in nature. Bryson turned the gavel back over to Glick. Nord indicated she would be voting in favor of the motion as any building would be an improvement over the existing structure regardless of the type of siding. Goecke agreed with Nord and noted cedar siding would probably make the building look more modern. VOTE• Nord Yes Gou h Absent Jackman Yes B son Yes Erwin Yes Goecke Yes Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING 8v ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 14, 2000 PAGE 5 ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Development in Townsite Historic Zone Review - 509 Overland Drive This issue was dealt with at Item 4.e. ITEM 7: PENDING ITEMS -- None ITEM 8: CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council -Bannock noted a City Council meeting was held on June 7 and the City budget far the next year was passed. Bannock noted there would be no tax rate increases. Bannock also noted there would be two items of interest to the Planning & Zoning Commission before council at their June 21 meeting and indicated they were the proposed livestock ordinance and the Historic District Coxmission. Bannock announced the airport landing fees were increased but Kenai still has the lowest rate in the State. 9-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson reported the Borough Planning Commission met on Monday, June 12, 2000 and gave a brief outline of items discussed and/or voted upon. 9-c. Administration -- No report. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 10-a. Joseph Frank indicated he had been scheduled to speak on behalf of the item which was removed from the public hearing at the request of the applicant. Frank thought that individuals living in the surrounding areas needed more time to respond to any proposed construction. Frank noted, if he were on vacation he would have missed his opportunity to speak. Frank also stated he thought a better description of where properties are is needed, as a lot of people don't understand where Lot 13, Block 10 is and suggested topography be considered and the City should look at how the land lays. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 14, 2000 PAGE 6 Frank stated he pays top dollar for commercial property and others should do so as well rather than buy cheap residential property and then try to change it to commercial afterwards. Frank added, one word in the application stood out and that was "significantly." Frank said he looked it up in the New World Dictionary and the third definition said "hidden meaning." He suggested astep-by-step procedure should be outlined which would let people know where to go to deal with situations such as this. Frank indicated he had to do all the footwork for the applicant before they withdrew their application. Frank added, the process was very rough on him and his family and they were very grateful the applicant withdrew his application. Phil Draheim, Kenai, Alaska -Expressed his concern with the application for cabins to go into the area where he lives. He indicated he wasn't sure what the outcome was but wanted to go on record stating the cabins in this residential area would change the character of the neighborhood. Draheim noted he did not receive notice and thought that residents within 300 yards should be notified. Glick informed Draheim the application failed but the applicant had the right to appeal. Kebschull confirmed the notices are sent out to residences within 300 feet. ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS 8a QUESTIONS Commissioner Bryson announced he would not be present at the next meeting. Commissioner Goecke stated it was possible he may not be at the next meeting as well. Goecke asked if staff would check with Alaska Roadbuilders and ask them why they ran the driveway at 410 Lawton to the street instead of to the curb. Building Official Springer stated he thought the Public Works Manager had already met with them regarding the problem. It was noted the action could cause drainage problems. ITEM I.3: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Re pectfully submitted, (-- Barbara L. Roper, C n act Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 14, 2000 PAGE 7