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Home My WebLink About2008-04-23 Planning & Zoning Minutes_J CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS April 23, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda d. XExcused Absences *AIl items listed with an asterisk ('~} are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate.discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. *April 9, 2008 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ08;18 -Buffalo Run 2008 Replat - A replat of Tract 1 Buffalo Run Subdivision, Phase 1, the unsubdivided remainder of N112 SW1/4 Section 35 and the Vacation of Klamath Avenue. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. 5. PUBLIC.HEARINGS: a. PZ08-17 -~ A variance for an off-premise sign at Aiipoit Way on property owned by the applicant to provide access to their proposed store. For the property known as Lot 1 B-4 Baron Park Subdivision. Lowe's Access {2S6 Airport Way), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Loundsbury & Associates for Lowe's HIW, Inc., 3161 E. Falmer-Wasilla Highway, Suite 2, Wasilla, AK 99654. b. PZ08~19 - An application to rezone Tract C, Central View Subdivision from Conservation, Suburban Residential and Rural Residential to Rural Residential. Application submitted by Rick Koch, 1314 Fourth Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. PZ08-11 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska recommending to the Council that KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory Structures) be amended by 1 } Adding a section restricting the use or storage of convex-type structures in the central commercial and residential zones and 2) Requiring accessory structures be built to match the primary building on the lot and 3) Providing for temporary use of type- type structures during construction projects and incorporating the existing requirement Agenda Apri123, 2008 Page 2 that accessory structures over 120-square feet require a building permit -- Discussion. 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. PENDING ITEMS: a. a. PZ07-25 - A Resolution of the Planning And Zoning Commission of the City Of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council to enact KMC 9.10.015 requiring dumpsters to be screened on at least three sides. 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Zoning Bulletin (312510$) b. Commissioner Wells notice of absences 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 23, 2008 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS • CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUfiES ITEM ],: CALL TO ORDER Chair Twait•called the meeting to order at approximately 7:40 p.m. 1-a. Ro11 Call Ro11 was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: P. Bryson, G. Brookman, K. Koester, T. Wisniewski, S. Romain, J. Twait Commissioners absent: R. Wells Others present: City Planner M. Kebschull, Council Member R. Ross A quorum vvas present. l 1-b. MOTION: Agenda Approval Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Cox~.sent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-d. *Excused Absences -- None. Approved by consent agenda. *A11 items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item wi11 be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM 2: *APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- April 9, 2048 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 4-a. PZ08-18 -Buffalo Run 2008 Replat - A replat of Tract 1 Buffalo Run • Subdivision, Phase 1, the unsubdivided remainder of N 1 / 2 SW 1 / 4 Section 35 and the Vacation of Klamath Avenue. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, noting a rezone would be required to remove the split zone before the final plat could be recorded. Twait read the rules for public hearing and opened the floor for public hearing. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ08~ 18 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. VOTE: B son YES Brookman YES Koester YES Wisniewski YES Romain YES We11s ABSENT Twait YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-a. PZ08-X7 - A variance for an off premise sign at Airport Way on property owned by the applicant to provide access to their proposed stare. For the property known as Lot 1B-4 Baron Park Subdivision Lowe's Access (256 Airport Way), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Loundsbury 8~ • Associates for Lowe's HIW, Inc., 3 i61 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Suite 2, Wasilla, AK 99654. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, recommending approval. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. J PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 23, 2008 PAGE 2 MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZOS-17 and Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. VOTE: B son YES Brockman YES Koester YES Wisniewski YES Romain YES Wells ABSENT Twait YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait read the appeals process procedures. 5-b. PZ08-19 - An application to rezone Tract C, Central View Subdivision from Conservation, Suburban Residential and Rural Residential to Rural Residential. Application submitted by Rick Koch, 131~F Fourth Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. Kebschull reviewed the staff report in the packet, Hating the rezone would remove a split zone and create one zone for the parcel. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ08-19 and Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. VOTE: B son ~ YES Brookman YES Koester YES Wisniewski YES Romain YES Wells ABSENT Twait YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion ~- P208-11 _ A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska recommending to the Council that KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory Structures) be amended by 1) Adding a J PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 23, 2008 PAGE 3 l section restricting the use or storage of connex-type structures in the central commercial and residential zones and 2) Requiring accessory structures be built to match the primary building on the lot and 3) Providing for temporary use of connex-type structures during construction projects and incorporating the existing requirement that accessory structures over 120-square feet require a building permit. Kebschull reviewed the memorandum included in the packet, noting the resolution was returned from Council, postponing action on its ordinance until the May 7, 2008 meeting. ' Because this was a discussion item, a public hearing was not required, however, since there were citizens wishing to speak, the floor was opened for public comments. Jim Bookey, 1403 Second Avenue, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, stating all commercial zones should be removed from the ordinance. Bookey added, he agreed with the lot size issue far residential zones. John Mellish, 415 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution applying to all residential zones. Jim Doyle, Box 582, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution for commercial zones but agreed with the lot size issue far residentiai zones. Clint Ha11, 1212 First Avenue, Kenai -- Verified the General Commercial Zane (location of his business) would not be affected by the resolution. He added, he built a privacy screen to obscure his lot from the street. Hall agreed with the lot size issue for residential zones. Bill Zrxbeck, 414 Swires Road, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution and questioned how many connexes were in violation. Robert Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, noting he believed it would be unenforceable. Si11 Stevens, Nikiski, Representing Inlet Drilling -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, noting his business uses connexes for storage of oil spill clean-up materials, connexes were watertight, and decrease vandalism and theft. Pete Dickinson, 210 North Willow Street Inlet Drilling), Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, noting connexes were self-contained storage to keep equipment clean and do not leak. Neal DuPerron, 1624 Fathom Drive, Representing Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, noting the commercial fishermen use 1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 23, 2008 PAGE 4 connexes to store gear over the winter anal the resolution would create a financial burden for them. William Miller, 325 Main Street Loop, Kenai --- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, noting his lot was originally zoned industrial, but was now zoned central mixed. Miller stated concern zone changes could affect connex use in the future. Rocky Smith, 335 Manz Street Loop, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, stating connex usage was vital to his business. Barry Eldridge, 2679 Bowpicker Lane, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, stating the original idea was to screen connexes from the street and noted most construction projects need more than 90 days to complete. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Comxnissioner Bryson. requested administration schedule a work session, perhaps jointly with the Council, to discuss the issue. Council Member Ross noted he would request Council table action on its ordinance until hearing from the Planning & Zoning Corrimission. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None } ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS 8-a. PZ07-25 - A Resolution of the Planning And Zoning Commission of the City Of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council to enact KMC 9.10.015 requiring dumpsters to be screened on at least three sides. Kebschull reported she had drafted a new resolution that would be presented at a work session on May 14, 2008. ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council -- Ross reviewed the action agenda items from the April 16, 2008 Council meeting, noting a budget request to pay Planning 8a Zoning commissioners $100 per month was being discussed. Ross also noted the Council was investigating opting out of the current APOC filing requests which would require a question be included on the October ballot for achy-wide vote. 9-b. Bororzgh Planning -- None 9-e. ~ Administration -- Kebschull noted the next meeting would be lengthy, involving dumpsters, the connex issue, and plats and plans to be reviewed. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 23, 2008 PAGE 5 ~ ~ ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 1].-a. Zoning Bulletin (3/25/08) 11~b. Commissioner Wells notice of absences ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Koester -- Appreciated the input from the public on the connex issue. Wisniewski -- None Romain -- None Brookman -- None Bryson -- None Twa:it -- None ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to adjourn and Gornmissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. fihere were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:1.7 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 23, 2008 PAGE 6