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Home My WebLink About2008-09-24 Planning & Zoning Minutes1 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ' CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 24, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roil Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda d. Excused Absences - Commissioner Twait - Commissioner Romain - Commissioner Wells *All 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. *September 10, 2008 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes} ~. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ08-S 1 - An application for an Encroachment Permit for a side yard setback for the property known as Lot 19, Block 1, VIP Park Estates Subdivision (2765 Watergate Way), Kenai; Alaska. Application submitted by Dennis A. Swarner, P.Q. Boy 1669, Kenai, Alaska. b. PZ08-52 - An application to rezone the property known as Tract A, Papa Joe's Subdivision Chumley Replat (9520 Kenai Spur Highway) from Rural Residential 1(RR1} to Limited Commercial {LC). Application submitted by Franklin T. and Kristie L. Wort$am, River City Dental, P.O. Box 1284, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. PENDING ITEMS: a. PZ07~2S -Recommending Council enact KMC 9.10.015 to require dumpstexs be screened on at least three sides. 9. REPORTS: a. City Council Agenda September 24, 2008 b. Borough Planning c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes} 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Kenai River Center Permit Application -Michael Blair b. Zoning Permit (9110108) c. Notice of Absence -Commissioner Twait d. Notice of Absence -Commissioner Romain e. Notice of Absence -Commissioner Wells f. 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Page 2 13. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR PRO TEMPORE PHIL BRYSON, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Due to the absence of Chair Jeff Twait and Vice Chair Scott Roxnain, Commission Member Phil Bryson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. MOTION: Commissioner Koester MOVED to elect Phil Bryson as Chair Pro Tempore and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-a. Ro11 Call Ro11 was confirmed as follows: Coxnrnissioners present: P. Bryson, K. Rogers, J. Brookman, K. Koester Commissioners absent: J. Twait (excused), S. Romain (excused, R. Wells (excused) Others present: Planning Administrative Assistant N. Carver, Council Member R. Ross A quorum was present. 1-b. Agenda Approval Chair Pro Tempore Bryson noted the following changes: ADD: 5-b. Letter from Donald Wright Email from Robin Wright MOTION: Commissioner Brookman MOVED to approve the agenda with the above-mentioned additions and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Brookman MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Koester SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-d. *Excused Absences Commissioner Twait Commissioner Romain Commissioner Wells Approved by consent agenda. *All 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. ITEM 2: *APPROVAL OF 1VlINUTES -- September 10, 2008 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENfi -~ None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-a. PZ08-51 - An application for an Encroachment Permit for a side yard setback for the property known as Lot 19, Block 1, VIP Park Estates • Subdivision (2765 Watergate Way), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Dennis A. Swarner, P.O. Box 1669, Kenai, Alaska. Planning Administrative Assistant Carver reviewed the staff report included in the packet. Bryson read the rules for public hearing and opened the floor to public hearing. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Brookman MOVED to approve PZ08-51 with staff recommendations and Carnmissioner Koester SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 5-b. PZ08-52 - An application to rezone the property known as Tract A, Papa Joe's Subdivision Chumley Replat (9520 Kenai Spur Highway) from Rural Residential 1(RR1) to Limited Commercial (LC). Application submitted by Franldin T. and Kristie L. Wortham, River City Dental, P.O. Box 1284, Kenai, Alaska. PLANNING 8s ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 PAGE 2 Carver reviewed the staff report included in the packet and Bryson opened the floor to public hearing. Marc Bisset, 309 Castle Court, Kenai -- Spoke in apposition to the rezone, noting he did not want too much activity in a residential area. Janine Espy, 403 McCollum Drive, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the rezone and suggested apermanent variance be approved instead; she did not want multi--family dwellings; suggested a playground as a buffer; wanted to see the landscape plan; and, inquired about the future plans far the site. Bryson noted the owner was needing a conditional use permit rather than a variance. Rory Espy, 903 Magic Avenue, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition the rezone, in favor of the conditional use permit, and requested to see the comprehensive plan for the site. Becky Espy, 903 Magic Avenue, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the rezone, noting she did not want retail businesses in the area. Debbie Sonberg, 410 Cinderella, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the rezone, stating it would open up too many options for the property. Robin Wright, 604 McCollum, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the rezone, stating she did not want a strip mall or mini mart on the property and her concerns regarding landscaping. Glenda Feeken, ReMax of the Peninsula, 10672 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai -- Spoke in favor of the rezone, noting the City code provided far a buffer strip in the landscape plan. Franklin Wortham, 47586 Grant Avenue, Kenai -- Applicant, stated he had met with an architect; wanted a buffer with playground equipment in the back of the tat; wanted to meet with neighbors regarding a comprehensive plan for the lot; and, wanted to build three to four professional offices, each less than 3,000 square feet. Kristine Schmidt, 513 Ash Avenue, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the rezone, noting it was an example of spot zoning, thought it set a bad precedent, and suggested a conditional use permit rather than the rezone. She also noted the sign for the application posted on the property was too small to see easily. Clifford Smith, 319 Rogers Road, Kenai -- Stated he believed highway frontage was designed for businesses, thought the cleared lot was an eyesore, and wanted a more attractive use for the property. Patricia Falkenberg, 399 McCollum Drive, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the rezone, stating the highway was already busy, noise was an issue, and wanted the area beautified. PLANNING 8s ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 PAGE 3 There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Koester MOVED to continue PZ08-52 at the October 8, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait EXCUSED Br son YES Ro ers YES Brookman YES Koester YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. BREAK TAKEN: 8:03 p.m. BACK TO ORDER: 8:07 p.m. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- Nane ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS 8-a. PZ07-25 -- Recommending Council enact KMC 9.10.015 to require dumpsters be screened on at least three sides. ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross reviewed the action agenda items of the Council meetings of September 3 and 17, 2008 (copies included in the packet). 9-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson reviewed the agenda and actions taken at the September 22, 2008 Borough Planning Commission meeting. 9-c. Administration -- None ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11-a. Kenai River Center Permit Application -Michael Blair 11-b. Zoning Permit (9/ 10/08) 11-c. Notice of Absence -Commissioner Twait 1 ].-d. Notice of Absence -Commissioner Romain 11-e. Notice of Absence -Commissioner Wells PLANNING 8a ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 PAGE 4 ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Rogers -- Noted concerns he had regarding the rezone discussed earlier. Koester -- Suggested signs announcing public hearings be larger and brighter. Brookman -- None Brysarl -- None ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Koester MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:18 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING 8v ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 PAGE 5