HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-27 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SEPTEMBER 27, 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,
Mike Morse, Any Jackman
Others Present: Councilman Bill Frazer, Administrative Assistant Marilyn
Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
1.-b. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED for approval of the agenda adding the items provided
prior to the meeting and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Motion SECONDED by
Commissioner Morse. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-c. Approval of Minutes: September 13, 2004
MOTION:
Commissioner Jackman MOVED for approval of the minutes of September 13, 2000
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Motion SECONDED by Bryson. There were
no objections and/or corrections noted. SO ORDERED.
1-d. Consent Agenda -None
ITEM 2: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None
ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None
ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARINGS -- None
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None
ITEM fi: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Amending KMC 14.25 Landscaping/3ite Plan Regulations to provide for
administrative review and approval-Discussion
Kebschull reminded the Commission of the proposed amendment to KMC 14.25 to
allow for administrative approval, i.e. if the amendment is approved, landscape/site
plan applications will be reviewed and approved administratively and the Commission
will receive copies of landscape/site plans that have been reviewed as information
items in meeting packets. There was no discussion on the item. Kebschull
announced the issued would be scheduled for public hearing on October 11, 2000.
6-b. Proposed ordinances adding requirements for residences which are the
sub,~ect of home occupations permits to be inspected by the Fire Marshall
prior to issuance of a permit with continuing bi-annual inspections far
home occupation day-care facilities and bed and breakfast establishments,
Kebschull introduced the two proposed ordinances and explained their purpose. After
some discussion it was noted that all Commissioners were generally in agreement that
users of such facilities should be assured of their safety. Discussion took place on
other businesses that may need the same requirements but it was decided the day
care and bed and breakfast businesses would be addressed first and others would be
added as administration or the Commission deems necessary.
Bryson asked if the term "shall in (h)1 of the proposed day-care ordinance should be
"may." Kebschull agreed the term "may" would be more appropriate and would
discuss it with the City Attorney.
ITEM 7: PENDING ITEMS -- None
ITEM 8: CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None
ITEM 9: REPORTS
9-a. City Council -Councilman Frazer gave a report on the September 20, 2000
council meeting and noted Ordinance No. 1877-2000, which prohibits the operation of
motor vehicles on the vegetated areas of a portion of the south shore of the Kenai River
and Cook Inlet, was tabled in order to research other alternatives. Frazer noted that
might include roads, parking, etc.
9-b. Borough Planning -Commissioner Bryson gave a brief report on the
September 2S, 2000 Borough Planning meeting and a copy of the agenda was included
in the packet.
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9-c. Administration -Kebschull reported two summer interns continued to work on
adding streetlights to the existing GIS. Kebschull also announced that City Council
approved the water and sewer map work and it should be completed within two to
three months. Kebschull reported she attended a Foreign Trade Zone meeting and
work continues on the proposal.
Kebschull reported there had been some complaints regarding a potential home
occupation on Toyon Way. The application had not yet been submitted so staff is
unable to react to the complaints. The issue may come before the Commission in the
near future.
ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS
11-a. Kenai City Council Roster
11-b. "Zoning Bulletin" -August 2S, 2000
11-c. Letter to KPB regarding Vacation of Public Right-of--Way-dated 9 / 21 / 00
ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Nord asked if the Fireweed Espresso sign placed on Forest and Spur
was a legal sign. Kebschull indicated it probably was not. Jackman reported the road
contractor placed the sign for the business while the road was closed. It was noted
the road was open and the temporary sign should came down. Kebschull stated she
would bring this to the attention of the building inspector.
ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Goecke MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 7:x+0 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
L:,
Barbara Roper, C ract Secretary
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