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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-23 P&Z Summary~' KENAI PLANNING-F ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, .APRIL 23, 197.5 7:00 P.M., CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE ~ JON NELSON, VICE-CHAIRMAN PRESIDING ITEM 1: ROLL CALL ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES, APRLL 9, 1975 ITEM 3: PUBLIC HEARTNG a.-River Bend. Sand ~ Gravel - expansion of gravel pit b. Chester H. Cone - expansion of .gravel .pit ITEM 4: OLD BUSINESS a. Proposed site for Chamber of Commerce Information Center b. Division of Lands - State Land Auction c. Trailer Houses in Kaknu Korners d. Resignation of Jon Nelson from Planning Commission e. City-owned lands sale/lease status ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS - _ a. Proposed Resolution setting aside land. as a Municipal Reserve b. B.O.B. Corporation - Mobile Home Park .Application c. William.Quandt Subdivision d. River Bluff Acres S/D Plat e• Disposal of Airport.Lands f. National Moose Range, Fish ~ Wildlife Lease ITEM 6: ADJOURN } 1`'111VV 11:J - 1\li l]V Lt1,i~ 1r11:Ld 11VU, t1Y i~1L GJ, 1`JI.J 'K~NAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION '~:QO ~.M., CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE JON NELSON, VICE-CHAIRMAN PRESIDING TROLL CALL: Members Present - Cliff Heus, Harry Gaines, Beverly Fillio, Nels KJ elstad- and ice Chairman Jon Nelson Also present - Roland D. Lynn, City Manager; Phil Aber,. Public Works Director; Edward Ambarian, Ex-officio Member; and Howard Hackney, Building Inspector. Members absent - Ron Malston and Betty Glick. ITEM 2: A royal of Minutes, A ril 9, 1975 Beverly Fillio moved and Cliff Heus seconded to approve the Minutes of April 9, 1975, as distributed. There were no objection anal was so ordered. ITEM 3: PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) River Bend Sand ~ Gravel - ex ansion of ravel it Vice Chairman Jon Nelson asked that those who wished to be heard be recognized by the Chair, and identify themselves before speaking. Vice Chairman Nelson called on Bob Borgen, the developer to speak first. Mr. Borgen stated he submitted a proposal to expand the. pint that is there. He has purchased approximately 60 acres and wants to develop 27 acres. on the north and westerly corner. There will be a 100` of screening fronting Beaver Loop and will not be seen from the road. The pit will be developed accord2ng to regulations and will be worked in an orderly manner. Vice Chairman Nelson asked if certified letters had been sent to property owners within 300' of the described property. The Clerk reported certified letters were sent out on both pits and the return receipts were returned. John Oldemeyer asked when the gravel pit was last used. Mr. Borgen stated that he couldn't say. It had been smoothed over and moved to a new location. Mr. Oldemeyer stated the area is zoned rural residential, and can a gravel pit be in this zone. Chairman Nelson stated it can be in rural residential if a conditional use permit is granted. Roger Meyer spoke in favor of the gravel pit. He makes part of his living this way. There are not seven pits in operation. It i~ too expensive to haul from Soldotna. Gordon Gifford is opposed to any more gravel pits. He brought property and don't want to dive through or live by a gravel pit. ~E~AI PLANNLNG ~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING, APRIL 23, 1975 Page three Pub7c Hearing - Gravel pit - continued. Chester Cone spoke in behalf of the gravel pit if the operations ,' `~ are properly conducted. Vice Chairman Nelson dosed.the public hearing and. reconvened the meeting. Gam. Nels Kjelstad stated it might be worthwhile to have~,~"second ' hearing and then decide. After some discussion, Cliff Heus moved and Beverly Fillio seconded the conditional use permit for River Bend Sand ~ Gravel be denied. After more discussion, Cliff Heus moved and Beverly Fil.lio seconded to table the motion until after the next public hearing There was no objection. (b) Chester H. Cone - expansion of gravel pit Mr. Cone went over his proposal. The trees, overburden and topsoil would be removed and disposed of as required by law.. The gravel will be removed to a depth approximating the average water table. The top soil would be stockpiled and returned and the land re- stored for future development. He will comply with gravel extraction and mining regulations. The quality of the grave is "classified material" and not "barrow or fill", He will protect the neighboring properties. He stated there several exhausted pits and they are unsightly. If a major job was let it would deplete these two pits and Coyle's. Ruby Coyle asked what distance is tbi~re between the gravel pit and her property. Mr. Cone stated X00' and was shown that this was so on the plat. Phyllis Morin asked if they :,were going to make concrete there and Mr. Cone replied they were not. Carolyn Nickel asked if a time limit of 8:00 A,M. to 5:00 P.M. world be acceptable.to Mr. Cone. Mr, Cone stated yes, except for Saturday. Roger Meyer stated he is in favor of the gravel pit as there is a need for gravel. Bob Borgen stated that wh~~her he gets his permit or not he is in favor of this gravel pit. He does a neat and orderly job, Janet Bailey stated she is opposed to any more gravel. pits. Gordon Gifford is opposed. Hilda Plagge is opposed. Daniel Knackstedt stated he is not opposing if there are certain restrictions. Ernie Knackstedt is opposed. ' ~K~`NAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING, APRIL 23, 1975 Page four Public Hearing - Gravel pit - continued Dick Swanson stated he is in favor of Mr. Cone's pit. i Esther Borgen is opposed. John Oldemeyer stated the pits are unsightly and detracts from the value of land, Mrs. Lofstedt stated she is not opposed as long as it does not deface property. Nick Miller is opposed. Vice Chairman Nelson closed the public hearing and reconvened the meeting,.. ~4~~ -~-€~- moved and Bc-r ~ ~~~Tio seconded the conditional use permit, Chester Cone, be denied. Ed Ambarian stated Tie is an ex officio member and has no vote. He doesn't disagree with the way Mr. Cone works but would rather see more homes. No one has been held to the letter on finishing the pits. Nels Kjelstad stated the objections have been based on looks and esthics. Look at it as being .able to build roads and streets. The City is now trying to find gravel.a If these j~eople are ~+ denied, they have a chance at a later date, The City Manager stated some uses can be compatib~~. Maybe some of the axea should be rezoned. The rights of everyone should be protected, Maybe a solid study should be made, review available material, have an on-site survey and give Administration time to prepare sound regulations. " After some"discussion.,-•the motien.for denial £or`conditional use permit - fflver Bend Sand ~ Gravel carried unanime~s.ly by roll call vote, The motion for denial for conditional use permit - Chester Cone carried unanimously by roll call vote: Vice Chairman Nelson advised the men that this is only an advisory Commission to advise Council. ITEM 5 B.O.B. Cor oration - Mobile Home Park fib) There was no objections to hearing this item at this time as Mr. Dow has a 9:00 P.M. plane to catch. Mx. Bob Dow, President of the B.O,B. Corporation, spoke of the proposed mobile home park located in Momsen S/D by Wildwood. This.. will be a two yeax project. The trailer spaces will be 50' by 150' and ther will be parks, places to park snow machines, I~ENAI PLANNING $ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING, APRIL 23, 1975 Page five B,B.B. Corporation - Mobile Home Park - continued campers ~, boats and there will be a recreation hall. All the utilities will be underground and will be on City water ~ sewer, There will be a 4-plex and some paved roads. There will be a green belt and the property will have lawns. This will create additional tax base for the City. Nels Kjelstad showed the location on the map. Vice Chairman Nelson stated we will need a development plan and will not be able to pass judgement tonight. , Harry Gaines moved and Cliff Heus seconded the Commission have no objection to the idea and request a preliminary plat and development plan from Mr, Dow. There were no objections, ITEM 5 River Bluff Acres S/D ~d) Chester Cone, developer of River Bluff acres, stated each lot i~z larger than one acre and the subdivision adjoins Cunningham Park. Nels Kjelstad asked about the triangle between River Street and Beaver Loop. Mr. Cone stated this still belongs to Mr. Whittington. Mr. Kjelstad stated there needs to be a temporary cul-de-sac or have~~the road go through to Tr~.ct 7. Mr. Cone owns Tract 7. After some discussion, Nels Kjelstad moved and Harry Gaines seconded to approve the preliminary plat of River Bluff Acres Subdivision with the following recommendations: 1. A temporary cul-de-sac to provide a turn-a-round on Lot 1, or access be provided through to Tract 7. 2. A 50 year Corps of Engineers flood line be shown on the map. 3, The width of the road be platted according to code. 4. The normal covenant for utilities and streets be shown on the plat, where property owners pay for assessments when improvements are put in. The motion carried unanimously. ITEM 5 William Quandt Subdivision (c) Mr. Quandt has purchased 19 lots in the Ahlstrom S/D and would like to get City water ~ sewer to them. It was explained that water is available from Bush Lanes across the road, however, sewer is further away on the other side of the Spur Highway, behind Peg ~ Roy's. Mr. Quandt asked what it would take to have the City put this in. Mr. Lynn stated to present a petition to Council with over 500 of the property owners signatures. There is $260,000 in bond money but is 1000 committed to the new well. The new bonds would have KE'NAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING, APRIL 23, 1975 Page six W Siam Quandt S/D - continued to go to the vote of the people. Mr. Lynn stated the sub- -' divider can put the water ~ sewer in and turn over to the City and assess the lots as they are hooked up. Vice Chairman Nelson stated he can hook into City water and have septic tanks and cess pools. It was the consensus of the Commission for Mr. Quandt to get together with the Public Works Director. ITEM 4: OLD BUSINESS (a) Pro osed site for Chamber of Commerce Information Center Mr. Lynn stated that one question has not been resolved yet and that is F.A.A. says we can't lease Airport Land for less than fair market value. Beverly Fillio asked if the Chamber has heard anything on their grant application. Mr. Lynn stated they have had no word. Mr. Lynn stated it has to have specific approval from F.A.A. and the Anchorage office recommends this not be leased for less than fair market value. Nels Kjelstad asked Administration what the lease cost would be, Beverly Fillio moved and Nels Kjelstad seconded to table until the ~ next meeting. The motion carried una~~mously, (b) Division of Lands - State Land Auction Mr. Lynn stated there is a letter in the packet from the Division of Lands concerning this. (c) Trailer Houses in Kaknu Korners Mr, Hackney reported the trailer was parked there after re-possession and has been removed. (d) Resi nation of Jon Nelson from Plannin Commission Vice Chairman Nelson stated he is being transferred to Washington D,C. and regrets to find it necessary to resign as Vice Chairman and from the Borough Planning Commission. He stated he has immensely enjoyed having the opportunity to serve on the Commission and would like the Commission to recommend to the Mayor a replacement fv~ him on both the Kenai Advisory and Borough Planning - Commission. Cliff Heus asked Sol Raymond's name be added to the nominations for the Advisory Commission and Ed Ambarian recommends Nick Miller, K~NAI PUNNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING, APRIL 23, 1975 Page seven Resignation of Jon Nelson - continued Jon Nelson moved and Harry Gaines seconded Beverly Fillio be recommended to serve as Kenai's representative to the Borough Planning Commission, The motion carried unanimously. Jon Nelson moved and Beverly Fillio seconded to elect Nels Kjelstad as Vice Chairman of the Kenai Advisory Commission. The motion carried unanimously. Nels Kjelstad moved and Beverly Fillio seconded to express the Commission's appreciation of the untiring services of Commission Member Jon Nelson for the past two and one half years and regret his leaving. The motion carried unanimously. (e) Cit -owned lands sale/lease status Mr. Lynn stated Council passed Resolution 72-19 to begin advert- izing in conjunction with the State ~ Borough. The auction will be held early in June. This includes 5 F.A.A. houses. ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS (a) Pro osed Resolution settin aside. land as a Munici al Reserve Mr. Lynn stated a Resolution will be before Council and is routed through the Commission this evening. This is to set aside Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 ~ 13 of Block 2 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 ~ 5 of Block 4, Fidalgo Commercial Center for a municipal reserve. Nels Kjelstad asked if the remainder of Block l was set aside for a municipal reserve. Mr. Lynn°stated he thought it was but was not sure. Nels Kjelstad moved and Harry Gaines seconded to recommend Council pass this resolution and to include Lots 3, 4, 5, 11, 12 ~ 13 of Block 1, Fidalgo Commercial Center for a municipal reserve. The motion carried unanimously, (e) Dis osal of Air ort Lands Mr. Lynn reported he had an expression of interest from a company that would contact a larger airlines and have a freight and refueling operation in the area north of the terminal. They have no development plan at this time and need an opportunity to bid on this and to further negotiate with the airlines. Mr. Lynn asked the Commission to consider recommending to Council for Administration to secure a release from F.A.A. This is located behind the fence and want to put in a 80,000 gallon fuel tank and would be interested in putting in a bonded warehouse in the future. Mr. Kjelstad stated this comes under preferential treatment and they have to pay for it. KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING, APRIL 23, 1975 Page. eight Disposal of Airport Lands - continued Mr. Lynn stated once there is an expression of interest in additional airport services, F.A.A, would extend the runawy, ramp and taxiway and beef up the runway. After some discussion, Nels Kjelstad moved and Harry Gaines seconded to recommend to Council the submission of a preliminary plat to F.A.A. for development of the area between Willow St. extended, Airport May extended, the Control Tower and the ramp extention area, an area approximately 400' x 1,200'. The motion carried unanimously. (f) Kenai National Moose Ran e Lease The Kenai National Moose Range, U.S. is asking for a 55 year lease on the Aircraft Apron. They are going to_a aircraft hangar constructed. It was 4B the roof shows 30 lbs per sq. ft. sQ. ft. Fish and Wildlife Service N 2 of Lot 2, Block 3, Smal l dvertise for bids to have an noted on page 5, paragraph and should be 40 lbs per Cliff Heus moved and Nels Kjelstad seconded to approve the lease of the NZ of Lot 2, Block 3, Small Aircraft Apron to Kenai National Moose Range, U.S. Fish ~ Wildlife Service subject to the building specifications reviewed by the Public Works Director and his recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED 11:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Loosli, City Clerk