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Home My WebLink About1975-07-23 P&Z SummaryKENAI PLAPJ>`tING ~ ZONI"iG COMMISSION REGU LAR MEETING JULY 23, 1975 7:00 P. M, CIT Y MANRGER`S OFFICE ~ RON MALSTON, C HAIRMAN ITEb1 1: ROL L CALL ITf_M 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ~?ULY 9, 1975 ITEM 3: OLD BUSIP~ESS a. Vacation of .seventh street,. Killen Estate Addition ~? T and the re-platting of Killens Estate Addition to Pforthgate Estate Subdivision: b. Tract "A" Mommsen Sub-Division Addition ~2 c. Regulations fdr the reclamation of Gravel Pits: d„ Chamber of Commerce- Bicentennial "Park: e. John Steinbeck- Lot. 4, Block 1, ftolin Subdivision: f. Chamber of Commerce- Bicentennial Park: ITEM 4: NE4d BUSINESS a, Public Use t'esalution on Foreclosed tends, t~4r. Ed Garnett, Attorney: b, Monfor/Davis Car tAtash Gomper Park Lots 157 ~ 160 Deshka Subdivision c. Redorabt Te-mace Subdivision- Addition # 2 Preliminary/final- plat: d. David L, Diamond- Andy's Flying Service, Inc. Float Plane Basin Expansion: KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1975 `} 7:00 P. M. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE RON MALSTON, CHAIRMAN ITEM ~1: ROLL CALL Present: Ron Malston, Beverly Fillio, Nels Kjelstad, Cliff Heus, Betty Glick, Roland Raymond, and Harry Gaines. Ex-Officio Member Fresent: Councilman Ed Ambarian Also Attending: Mr. Ed Garnett, Attorney, Bert McAllister from KSRM Radio, George Day and Peggy Arness from the Chamber of Commerce, and Phil Aber. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of regular meeting of July 9, 1975: The following. corrections were made to the minutes: Page one- Approval of Minutes of June 25, 1975 minutes- 9th line down should read "division applications" with "for planning" being left out. Also the second paragraph, last lire should read- "The minutes were unanimously approved"as". Page two- Item 3- Old Business- Item (b)- 5th line of 1st paragraph should read "Quit" claim. from the City. Page two- Item 4- New .Business- Item (b}- The Motion was seconded by Cliff Heus. The minutes were unanimously approved"as" corrected. Page 3- Item 4- New Business- Item (c) 6th line of 1st paragraph should read- "This was not needed and that it would take more property off the tax rolls" 8th line of 1st paragraph. should continue- "with 60 ft. right of way for Clipper Circle". In MOTION - Betty Glick moved for "approval and that the Commission accept the final plat of V.I.P. Park Estates as presented. Motion was seconded by Nels Kjelstad. Page 4- Item 4- New Business- Item (f) spelling. wrong of Tesoro. In "MOTIUN" - should read "tabled until next meet- ing due to lack of information.." Page four- Item (9) complete change of paragraph to: It was suggested that Mr. Steinbeck should present the Commission with a plan for utilizing the lot. Mr. Steinbeck was not present so the Commission decided to table the issue. Page four- Item 4- Old Business- end of agenda- continuation of last sentence- should read "pits and establish regulations for gravel pits." The minutes were .unanimously approved as .corrected. KENAT PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, JULY 23, 1975 jJ PAGE 2 ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS (a) Vacation of seventh street, Killen Estate Addition #1 and the re-platting of Killens Estate Addition to Northgate Estate Sub- division: Letter requested at July 9th meeting received. .City Manager, Roland Lynn requested more in- formation as to the type of house, price range and number of homes to be constructed.. The Commission .didn't feel that all this in- formation was really necessary. Re-platting of Subdivision was approved at July 9th Planning F, Zoning meeting. (b) Tract "A" Mommsen Subdivision Addition #2: Received copy of letter from Rick Baldwin which had been requested by the Commission. Chairman Malston stated that the question was- did the park belong to the Subdivider or to the City. Phil Aber said according to the State Statutes if. shown on the face of the Plat, it is accepted. Chairman Malston stated reason re-plat was asked for was to clear up -this matter. Attorney Ed Garnett said Plat had never been accepted. Jan Williams, City Attorney stated .that this matter had nothing to do with the Planning .Zoning Commission. Phil Aber suggest- ed that .the Pla~nriing ~ Zoning Commissior. make re- commendations to the City Council to vacate Tract "A" Mommsen Subdivision. Nels Kjelstad asked to explain the Mobil Home Park by pointing out details on map and also stated that the property has never been in the hands of the City. Attorney Ed Garnett respectfully requested that the Commission approve the vacation of the area involved. He stated what was being asked for was a recommendation to the City Council on whether they approve or disapprove as to whether the area be returned to acreage or made a part of the Mobil Home Park. Cliff Heus said this was a Borough matter and a recommendation .cannot be made until there is a public hearing. MOTION Harry Gaines moved that: (1) the. west half of 36th street within Tract "A" ~ ~ be vacated. (2) that Tract "A" be reverted back to acreage. The Motion was seconded by Roland Raymond. - ,~ KENAI PLANNING $ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING,. JULY 23, 1975 PAGE 3 (b) continued Discussion followed. .Cliff Heus asked if there was to be more park area than shown on the sketch. Phil Aber suggested that it should be taken to City Council along with a copy of the minutes. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote: Voting Yes: Cliff Heus Roland Raymond Harry Gaines Ron Malston Voting No: Betty Glick Beverly Fillio Abstained Nels Kjelstad (c) Regulations for the reclamation of Gravel Pits: Chairman Malston moved to the end of agenda with the approval of the Commission. (d) Chamber of Commerce- Bicentennial Park: Mr. George Day of the Chamber of Commerce asked that the Planning ~ Zoning Commission reccnuuend plans for a Bicentennial Park to help improve and make. Kenai a prettier place in which to live. A map was presented and explained to Commission members. Chairman Malston stated that he felt that the plan would be to the betterment of the MOTION area. Mrs. Fillio moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the following area be recommended as a Bicentennial Park, and the Boundary to be: Part (1)--from Main Street on East, with Spur Highway on the North, N.C. Tire Center on the West and Boocey~`'s-on .the South. Part (2) - Main street on the West, 13th Avenue S. W. on the East, Kenai Spur on the North and Frontage Road on the South. The Motion was seconded by Betty Glick Motion passed unanimously by Roll Call Vote. e) John Steinbeck- Lot 4, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision. Councilman Ambarian stated that Commission should have more information on the type of building Mr. Steinbeck is planning. to errect. MOTION Roland Raymond moved that Commission table for further information. The Motion was seconded by Harry Gaines Motion passed unanimously. KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, JULY 23, 1975 PAGE 4 ITEM 4: NEW BUSINESS (a) Public Use Resolution on Foreclosed Lands, Mr. Ed Garnett, Attorney: Attorney Ed Garnett. stated he was present for the purpose of seeking the Planning ~, Zoning Com- missions recommendations to the City Council. on a particular piece of property, Lot 4, Block 4, that the City does or does not have any need for that particular lot. The Borough forclosed on that lot for many years of back taxes. Mr. Garnett stated he was seeking recommendation from the Planning ~, Zoning Commission to the City Council that the City does not need the land and that funds were available to put it back on the tax rolls. .The Commission and Phil Aber decided that the Commission didn't really have any say in the matter. Lt was asked if the Planning $ Zoning Commission had any use for the land. MOTION Cliff Heus moved that in as much as the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Administration cannot find immediate use for Lot 4, Block 4, that the Commission recommend the land be re- turned to private ownership. The Motion was seconded by Beverly Fillio. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote: Voting Yes: Beverly Fillio Nels Kj elstad Cliff Heus Betty Glick .Roland Raymond Harry Gaines Ron Malston Chairman Malston Recessed for purpose of calling to- gether a Work Session with the City Council at 9:00 P.M. City Council members present were: Mayor Jim Elson Buck Steiner Oscar Thomas Dick Morgan .Meeting being called back to order at 11:00 p.m. went back to Item 3- Old Business- (c) on the agenda. This was tabled to work on regulations next Wednesday July 30, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, JULY 23, 1975 PAGE S (b) Monfor/Davis Car Wash Camper Park Lots 157 ~ 160- Deshka Subdivision: Phil Aber commented that this was a General Commercial zone and didn't think that the general idea of combining a Car Wash and Camping area to- gether was that good. He felt that the planning was poor and that the site was a bad choice. MOTION Harry Gaines moved that it be tabled until the next regular meeting and that the applicant be asked to attend and defend himself. The Motion was seconded by Nels Kjelstad. Motion passed unanimously. (c) Redoubt Terrace Subdivision - Addition # 2 Preliminary/ final plat: Nels Kjelstad stated that the idea of the plat is to develop three more lots in a Suburban Residential area as soon as they can get to it. Chairman Alston asked for recommendations from the administration. Nels Kjelstad suggested that the City sli.ould talk ~~rith the developer. MOTION Harry Gaines moved that the Preliminary/Final Plat be accepted. The Motion was seconded by Cliff Heus. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote: Voting Yes: Beverly Fillio Cliff Heus Betty Glick Roland Raymond Harry Gaines Ran Malston Abstained Nels Kjelstad (d) David L. Diamond- Andy's Flying Service, Inc. Float Plane Basin. Expansion: Phil Aber presented a rough sketch of development plans to the Commission. These plans were on a portion of ground located adjacent to the Float Plane Basin, which would require a lease agreement with the City. Mr. Aber asked for a general approval of the Commission. Councilman Ambarian felt that applicant would have to contact FAA and Kenai Flight=Service fx~t. MOTION Harry Gaines moved and recommended that. the concept be approved depending on legal barriers such as: access, FAA regulations, and security. Mr. Gaines also recommended that before a final decision is made that the plan be brought back before the KENAI PLANNING $ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, JULY 23, 1975 PAGE 6 Item 4: New Business- continued (d) continued: Planning ~ Zoning Commission. The Motion was seconded by Betty Glick Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 5: ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M. ~_ _ _ __ Q~~~ .~- ~ ~ ~~ ~ Kat leers Clark, Secretary