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Home My WebLink About1975-01-13 P&Z SummaryKENAI PLANNLNG $ ZONTNG COMMISSION !~__~~ _ REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 13, 1975 ' r~ 7:00 P.M., CTTY MANAGER'S OFFICE RON MALSTON, CHAIRMAN ITEM l: ROLL CALL ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES, NOVEMBER 13, 1974 ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS a. Administration Report Conservation Zone (Kenai River Bridge) b. c. d. ~~ ITEM 4: NEW BUSINESS a. Kenai City Library 1. I~r. Ronald Jones - Pacific Architects 2. Mr. Mike Plunkett..- Lane, Knorr ~ Plunkett 3. b. Mr. Dan Wright - Home Occupation c. FAA Housing Complex d. Election of Chairman for Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission e. ITEM 5: ADJOURN KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSTON REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 13, 1975 7:00 P.M., CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE RON MALSTON, CHAIRMAN ITEM is ROLL CALL Members Present: Ron Malston, Jon Nelson, Nels Kjelstad, Betticd~`; ~ Beverly Fillio, Cliff Heus, Ed Ambaria ~ ,p~.~ Members Absent : Harry Gaines ~'~~' Also Present: Mr, Robert Ames, Mr. Ronald Jones, Mr. an M Roger Meeks, Mrs. Emily DeForest, Mrs. Nedra Evenson,~~James E1son, Mr. Michael Plunkett, Mr. Roland Lane, Mr. Howard Hackney, Mr. C. R. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wright, Mrs, Marilyn Hanson, Mr. Roland Lynn ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 13, 1974, were approved unanimously. ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS a. Administration Report - Conservation Area ~ICenai Rlver r e Commission was advised that no new developments were underway regarding this matter, however, Administration will look into establishing additional areas. within the same region to be re-zoned for the proposed Conservation site. b, Kenai City Zoning Ordinance Nels Kjelstad advised the Commission that after reading the final copy of the newly adopted Kenai City Zoning Ordinance, he felt certain adjustments should be made with regard to the definition of "Planning Commission". Nels made reference to several areas in the Ordinance where the term "Planning Commission." was used and felt it was unclear as to whether the reference was to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission or the City of Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Advisory Commission. Nels rec{uested that the City Attorney recommend to the proper agency that "Planning Commission" be defined under ~, "Specific Definitions'". KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION January 13, 1975 - Page Two c. Street numbering and naming Commission recommended that Administration take into consideration in the preparation of the next budget for the 1975-1976 fiscal year allocations for a project to continue the street numbering and naming. This project had been established several years ago and the Commission was advised that if residences were properly assigned street numbers, the U. S. Postal Service would make home mail delivery. ITEM 4: NEW BUSINESS a. Kenai City Library Building 1. Mr. Ronald Jones and Mr. Robert Ames with Pacific Architects of Anchorage were introduced to the Commission at which time they presented schematics and renderings of the proposed Kenai City Library building. As Mr. Jones advised the Commission, their proposed plan is merely a suggestion at this time and more definite plans would be drawn up after a meeting with the interested parties, i.e. City Council, Administration, Library Board, etc. Mr. Jones advised that after consulting with contractors, a masonry with wood structure could be built for an estimated $65-$70 per square foot with approximately an $400,000 overall cost. Mr. Jones did point out that he and Mr. Ames were meeting with the Commission mainly to advise of their firm's background and abilities and could not give definite estimates and plans at this point in time. The Commission asked if a square or rectangular shaped building would cost less in construction and upkeep -- Mr. Jones advised. that there would be an approximate 15% savings. on the estimated proposed cost plus an undetermined savings in heating of the building, etc. Pacific Architects would be available immediately for the Kenai City Library Building Project. 2. Mr. Roland Lane and Mr. Michael Plunkett of Lane, Knorr ~ Plunkett, Anchorage, presented their firm to the Commission as a capable and professionally staffed group of architects and engineers who have a good "track record" in Alaska. Among their many projects have been the Alaska Bank of Commerce Building in Anchorage, the State Airport Building on Lake Spenard and the CA Building for the University of Alaska. Mr. Plunkett expressed the desire to keep the Kenai City Library compatible with other structures in the area and to retain as much of the natural setting as possible. Their firm had talked with a cost estimator firm in Anchorage who felt a masonry and heavy timber structure could be built for an estimated $65-$70 per square foot. Mr. Plunkett felt a 5,000 square foot structure could be built well KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING C4MM~'SSION January 13, 1975 - Page Three (Kenai City Library - continued) within the $400,000 budget limitation. Lane, Knorr ~ Plunkett are available immediately to begin work on this project. 3. Proposed site of Kenai City Library building would be Block 1, Lots 3, 4, 5, 11, 12 and 13 of the Fidalgo Commercial Center. Beverly Fillio moved that the Commission designate Block 1, Lots 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13 of the Fidalgo Commercial Center for the Library site until such time as an architectural firm has been chosen and the final selection of lots from the foregoing made. Nels Kjelstad seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Nels Kjelstad moved that the Planning Commission endorse the Administration's plan to move ahead and to recommend to the City Council that they choose an architect for the construction of the library the first possible occasion and continue on, and be it on the record that the Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission felt both firms presented at the regular meeting of January 13, 1975, were qualified and acceptable. Jon Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Roger Meeks expressed concern that after selection of the architectural firm, strict guidance and control over the design and plan of the .structure must be enforced by Administration. b. Mr. Dan Wright - Home Occupation Mr. Wright's residence is located two houses from the Diller Boarding House in the old Kenai Post Office on River View Drive.. Mr. Wright would like to have a retail business located in his home and was advised that the area was zoned to Urban Residential. It was pointed out that there were other commercial establishments in the area. The matter has been referred to Administration for additional research and final recommendation. KENAT PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION January 13, 1975 - Page Four c. FAA Housing Comdex Mr. Lynn advised Commission on the progress of the FAA Housing Complex matter, and recommended that o~.e of two steps be taken. 1) As appraisal has been completed, the homes should be sold and removed from the property. 2) .Lease the remaining houses to the Bureau of Land Management for their fire fighting operation. Jon Nelson expressed concern over the City going into the housing business and compete with local people in rental of residential housing. Mr. Lynn advised that having the Bureau of Land Manage- ment located in Kenai would aid in fire fighting in the area. Jon Nelson moved the Commission recommend that Admini- stration proceed to sell the homes at the FAA Housing Complex and stipulate that they be moved from the premises. Betty Glick seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission. advised that the matter of the disposal of the homes on the FAA Housing Complex be placed on the agenda of the Kenai City Council meeting of January 15, 1975. d. Election of Ch:a.rman for Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission. The floor was open for nomination of Chairman of the Planning ~ Zoning Commission. Beverly Fillio moved that Ron Malston be retained as Chairman of the Commission for the 1975 term of office. Nels Kjelstad seconded the motion. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY SELECTED RON MALSTON AS CHAIR- MAN OF THE KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION FOR 1975. 1TEM, S : ADJOURN There being no further business, the Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ~~~ i ,[ ~.:. .~U Su, C. Peter, ecretary