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Home My WebLink About1975-12-10 P&Z Summary~ KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1975 7:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE RON MALSTON, CHAIRMAN ITEM l: ROLL CALL ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 1975 ITEM 3: OLD B a. b. c. d. e. USINESS Beverly Fillio's Resignation Kenai Supply- State notified: Trailers on lot in Kaknu are on two (2) lots: Peninsula Trailer Sales: Latest Draft of Resolution No. 75-54.... Jan Williams, City Attorney ITEM 4: NEW BUSIENSS a. Northgate Subdivision revised/Preliminary: b. Annexation of portion of North Kenai ~ U 1 V 1 S"(Tlt°~:~ ~l ~ „~ d. FAA Planning Grant KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1975 °~, 7:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE NELS KJELSTAD, VICE-CHAIRMAN ITEM l: ROLL CALL Present: Vice-Chairman, Nels Kjelstad, Roland Raymond, Cliff Heus, Betty Glick and Art Evans. Absent: Chairman Ron Malston ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 1975 The following corrections were made to the minutes: Item l: Art Evans name spelled wrong- Evans. Item 3: Old Business- (a) 11th line down should read "we" instead of "you". Page Z- Item 1: Old Business (d) 13th line down should read "subdivider" instead of "subdivision". Page 4- Item 5: Other Business (b) 12th line down, the word "felt" is spelled wrong. ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS ~ a. Beverly Fillio's Resignation: Chairman Nels Kjelstad asked if there were comments on Beverly's letter of resignation. There were none. b. Kenai Supply- State notified: Deborah Daisy stated that the State of Alaska was notified on the material storage situation at Kenai Supply. c. Trailers on lots in Kaknu: Deborah Daisy stated that the lots have two (2) hook-ups on each, but there is only one trailer on each lot. Both trailers have permits. ' d. Peninsula Trailer Sales: Deborah Daisy wanted Commission to be aware that Peninsula Trailer Sales are applying for a Zoning Variance for Commercial use in Residential Zone. Also that the two (2) property owners within the 300 foot radius were sent letters of notification. MOTION Cliff Heus moved to confirm date set up for hearing on the Variance for January 14, 1976 for Peninsula Trailer Sales. Roland Raymond seconded the Motion. ACTION Motion was approved unanimously. KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGUALR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1975 PAGE 2 continued: Item 3: Old Business e. Latest Draft of Resolution No. 75-54: Jan Williams, City Attorney brought the Planning ~ Zoning Commission up to date as to what is happening and explained the New Draft of Resolution No. 75-54. Vice-Chairman Nels Kjelstad asked the members of the Planning ~ Zoning Commission to give additions or corrections to Jan Williams so she can consider changes. Nels Kjelstad made the following suggestions for changes on the Resolution: No. 1- "gravel pits" used throughout the Resolution should be written as "Natural Resource Extractions". No. 2- Heading 2nd line should read "Regulations of Surface Extraction- 3rd line of Heading "Specifically Gravel" should be eliminated. No. 3- Page 2, 2nd line, 1st paragraph should read "City of Kenai" instead of "Kenai Advisory Planning ~ Zoning Commission." No. 4- 5th line, 1st paragraph, also page 6 Sec. 20.30.158 (a)- Who is the secretary? Mr. Kjelstad suggested at this point that some- one should be designated as "Secretary" to the Planning ~ Zoning Commission. No.S.- Page 2-(c), 1st line- should read "proposed" finished topographical contours. No. 6- Page 2 (f) addition to sentence after features, "including cleared areas, wooded areas, streams, lakes, marsh areas and so forth. No. 7- Page 3- No.3 -1st line, addition between obtained and licenses- "or is eligible for the necessary", - and after "operate" add- "from State and Federal agencies". No. 8- Page 3- Sec. 20.30.152-last sentence- who determines "reasonable time and reasonable cost." ? No. 9- Page 4-Sec. 20.30.154, last line, 1st paragraph "have" should read "has" been met. No.10 - Page 4- (3) "gravel"should read "material" Page-4- (6) should read to "make" a guarantee to the City of Kenai". Page 4- Question- "who is"- Administrative Official in paragraphs following: No. 2, No. 6, No.7 and in Section 20.30.156 of page 5. No. 11- Page 5- 11th line of No. 7 "gravel" should read "material." KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1975 PAGE 3 continued: Item 3: Old Business (e) Chairman Nels Kjelstad asked the Commission if there should be appeal to the Council on an Administrative decision such as in Section 20.30.157. Nels Kjelstad asked that the subject be kept on Old Business. Councilman Ed Ambarian felt it should be left off until Jan Williams, City Attorney could come up with the information. Jan Williams stated that she would first like to work up a memorandum and have more contact with the Borough and Council. There will be a report by Jan Williams, City Attorney by the 2nd meeting of the Planning ~ Zoning Commission in January. There being no more comments, Jan Williams was excused and thanked for her time in giving explanation to the Commission. ITEM 4: NEW BUSINESS a. Northgate Subdivision revised/preliminary: Nets Kjelstad explained the Northgate Sub- division revised/preliminary plat in behalf of Mr. Bailey who could not be present. The revised plat shows two cul-de-sacs about 400 feet long and one through street. Mr. Kjelstad explained that the revision was a result of too high cost of building water sewer and streets using the previous street pattern. Mr. Bailey wants to put in paved streets if he can, but if the cost is too high, he can't. Phil Aber stated he preferred the previous drawing over the new revised preliminary and suggested that cul-de-sacs have a thirty foot easement at end for snow removal which would reduce the use of the lots at the end of the cul-de-sac. KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1975 PAGE 4 continued: Item 4: New Business (a) MOTION Roland Raymond moved that the Commission approve the Northgate proposed revision of preliminary/plat with suggestion that Subdivider investigate the possibility of easements at end of streets with cul-de- sacs for snow removal area. Motion was seconded by Betty Glick ACTION Roll Call Vote: Voting Yes. Roland Raymond Cliff Heus Betty Glick Art Evans Abstained Nels Kjelstad b. Annexation of portion of North Kenai: The Administration gave a report on the Annexation of North Kenai, stating the reason it was postponed was because of lack of time mainly. Councilman Ed Ambarian spoke on the Councils behalf, stating he thought there were some good points and felt figures presented by the Administration were very preliminary. Councilman Ambarian also stated it hasn't been dropped, just delayed for the time being. There was continued discussion on the subject. Chairman Nels Kjelstad asked for more comments from the Commission, discussion followed. c. Wild Rose Subdivision: Eliminated: d. FAA Planning Grant: Deborah Daisy gave a report that FAA has notified City of the availability of a Federally funded airport planning grant. City hopes to complete funding pre-application by January 15, 1976. She is in process of applying for grants at present. Study would include Float Plane Basin and would recommend on zoning, lease lands, etc. Administration is getting package ready to send to Engineering firms after City Council approval. Planning ~ Zoning Commission has suspended work on the rezoning of Airport Reserve Lands because there would be a conflict with proposed study. KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1975 PAGE 5 continued: Item 4: New Business e. Chairman Nels Kjelstad stated that a recommendation of a person is needed for Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission to replace Beverly Fillio. Ed Ambarian mentioned Nick Miller on whom he gave a short resume. Cliff Heus will contact Mr. Miller. Roland Raymond said he thought that Geoxge Fox would be interested in serving on the. Commission. Nels Kjelstad said that he would ask the Kenai Garden Club if they could come up with a recommendation of a person for-the Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission. Bett~~Glck said that she was sure that Mike Hamrick would be interested in serving on the Commission.. Commission members were asked by Nels Kjelstad to give names to Chairman Ron Malston. MOTION Roland Raymond moved that Betty Glick's name be given to the Mayor and City Council to represent the City of Kenai at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning ~ Zoning Commission. The Motion was seconded by Art Evans. ACTION Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 5: ADJOURN There being no further business Cliff Heus moved to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Kat leen lar , ecretary