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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-28 P&Z SummaryKENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1976 7:00 P.M, CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE RON MALSTON, CIIAIRTI~N ITEM l: ROLI, CALL ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 1976 ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS A. Old Foreclosure Parcels/Beach Access: Jan Williams, City Attorney B, City Land Sale Request: Kenai Electric ITEM 4: NEW A. B. c. D, E. F, BUSINESS Application for Natural Resources Permit: River Bend Sand and Gravel, Inc. Kardinal Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat Quandt Tract "A": Preliminary/Final Plat Donnybrook Subdivision: Final Plat Thompson Park Subdivision, Replat of Block 1, Lots 1,2, F~3: Preliminary/Final Plat E-Z Street Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat ITEM 5: OTHER BUSYNESS A, City Council Report: Ed Ambarian B. Borough Planning F, Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Harbor Commission Report: Betty Glick D, Airport Advisory Committee Report: Mike Hamrick E, Administrative Report: Deborah Daisy i' K~NAl rLANN1NU ~ ZUNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1976 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE RON MALSTON, CHATRMAN ,' RESIGNATION OF NELS KJELSTAD Chairman Malston advised the Commission that they should begin considering a replacement for Mr. Kjelstad's position on the Commission, so that they could fill the vacancy within the next few weeks. He further stated that Mr. Kjelstad had contributed a great deal to the Commission and would be missed. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Ron Malston, Roland Raymond, Cliff Heus, Betty Glick, Art Evans and Mike Hamrick. Absent: None Ex-Officio Member Present: Councilman Ed Ambarian* Others Present: Bob Borgen, Mr. Swanson and Deborah Daisy 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 1976 The minutes were unanimously approved as distributed. a 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Old Foreclosure Parcels/Beach Access: Jan Williams, City Attorney Mrs. Daisy stated that at the meeting of March 24, 1976, the Commission had moved to reserve Borough Tax Parcel No. 047-082-0100, Lot 1, Block 10, of the Kenai Original Townsite for beach access. She stated that if the City wished to reserve this parcel, they would have to have public liability insurance on the property, post signs and generally maintain the Lot. She asked the recommendations of the Commission. The Commission determined that they recommended reserving this Lot and agreed to the terms stated above. B. City Land Sale Request: Kenai Electric Mrs. Daisy stated that the tract was located adjacent to Kenai Electric and was approximately 11,000 square feet in area. The City is not leasing this property. If the property were sold, it would be sold for fair market value. MOTION: } Roland Raymond moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, that the City acquire a fair market appraisal and proceed with the sale of Government Lot 31, Section 6, Township 5N, Range llw, S.M. Motion passed unanimously. 1~JJNA1 YLA1V1V11V1i ~ GUN1Nh l,Ul~lN11JJlU1V REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1976 4. NEW BUSINESS PAGE 2 A. Application for Natural Resources Permit: River Bend Sand and Gravel, Inc. Mrs. Daisy stated that Mr. Borgen had been working with Phil Aber in regard to his application for extraction of natural resources and Mr. Borgen's application meets the requirements of the Ordinance to Mr. Aber's satisfaction. Mr. Borgen has stated that he will not dig below the water table. Mr. Ambarian stated that if the developer was going to change the contour of the land, the application should show a development plan to reclaim the land. Mr. Ambarian asked Mr. Swanson if they had a development plan. Mr. Swanson stated that they did not, since no one could predict what would happen ten years from now. At this point, they intend to reclaim the land as rural residential. Mr. Heus asked the quantity of gravel in the area. Mr. Swanson stated that there would be a maximum of eight or nine feet on the top before striking the water table, a total amount of approximately 300,000 yards. If a natural drainage system was installed in the area, more gravel could be taken out. The City owns the property directly behind their location, so the City would also benefit from the drainage system. The State of Alaska estimated five million yards of gravel in the land if sufficient depth could be obtained to extract the gravel. Mr. Heus asked Mr. Swanson if they intended to work the entire area at once. Mr. Swanson stated that 14.05 acres would be worked first. The overburden from the area would be pushed to the center line area, the area would be excavated and reclaimed before moving to another area. Mr. Swanson stated that they did not want to state that they would never dig below the water table, since there. was a provision in the Ordinance for formation of a lake. There being no further questions from the Commission, Chairman Malston stated that a date for a public hearing should be established. Mr. Swanson asked if a waiver of the Public Hearing could be granted since they had had a public hearing in the past. Chairman Malston stated that a public hearing would have to be held, since the new Ordinance had been adopted. Chairman Malston stated that the Public Hearing would be held on May 12, 1976, 7:00 p.m., City Manager's Office. Mr. .Borgen and Mr. Swanson were thanked for their time and excused by the Commission. Councilman Ambarian out at this time. i~~;ivr~l r1,r~lv1v11vu N1VL GU1V11V1~ l.V1v11~11JJ1U1V REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1976 Page 3 (Item 4-continued) B. Kardinal Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat Mrs. Daisy stated that the Administration recommended approval of this plat, except that .they did not know whether or not the developer could adhere to State Law regarding the 100 foot separation between water supply and sewer system. There is no City water and sewer in this subdivision and the majority of the area is unsubdivided. MOTION: Mr. Raymond moved, seconded by Mrs. Glick, that the Commission recommend to the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission approval of the Preliminary/Final Plat of Kardinal Subdivision, with the condition that the lots meet State specifications for on-site water and sewer disposal. Motion passed unanimously. C. Quandt Tract "A" Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat Mrs. Daisy stated that the City Administration had no recommendations on this plat, other than the recommendations made by the Borough. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Raymond, that the Commission recommend to the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission approval of Quandt Tract "A" Subdivision, Preliminary/Final Plat, with the recommendation that the radius of curve and monuments be shown. Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes: Malston, Raymond, Heus, Glick and Evans. Voting no: Hamrick The Commission discussed reviewing subdivisions for water table levels for on-site water and sewer and making recommendations to the Borough that the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation check the lots when questionable. D. Donnybrook Subdivision: Final Plat Mrs. Daisy stated that 31st Avenue was a through street and the developer had requested vacation and it was granted. The manholes were set according to 31st Avenue. The City Council recommended that the City waive the tap fees because it is going to be so expensive to lay the new manholes. The Administration has no recommendations on the plat. E. Thompson Park Subdivision, Replat of Block 1, Lots 1, 2, and 3: Preliminary Final Plat. Mrs. Daisy stated that they are changing the plat of Block 1 to two lots rather than three. MOTION: Mr. Raymond moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, that the Commission recommend to the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission approval of Thompson Park Subdivision, Replat of Block 1, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Preliminary/Final 1\L1V IY1 r1.,1-~tV iV tlVU y LV1V 11VU 1.,V 1~11~11 JJ1V1V REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1976 (Item 4-E, continued) MOTION (continued) Plat, with the recommendation that corners of the Kenai Spur Highway, N.E., be shown, and that any exist Motion passed unanimously. Page 4 the radius of curves on the Dogwood Street, and "A" Street ing structures be shown. F. E-Z Street Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat Mrs. Daisy stated that Church Street should be shown as a through street to Linwood Lane. Water and sewer runs on Linwood Lane and if they intended to connect with City mater and sewer, they would have to run a main down into the subdivision. MOTION: Mrs. Glick moved, seconded by Mr. Raymond, that the Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Plat of E-Z Street Subdivision to the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission, with the recommendation that "D" Street (also known as Church Street) be shown as a through street to Linwood Lane. Motion passed unanimously. 5. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Ed Ambarian As Mr. Ambarian was not present, there was no City Council Report. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick stated that there was a land use workshop by the Commission on April 3, 1976, which was of great interest. Carl Mars stated that when the land swapping was complete, Cook Inlet Native Association will be the largest land owner on the Kenai Peninsula, owning 600,000 acres. The Borough Commission is looking for a representative from the Funny .River Road, Kalifonsky Beach Road Area. C. Harbor Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick stated that the Corps of Engineers had given a negative report on putting anything into the Kenai River because of the dredging aspect. The Commission still has hopes of putting in a small boat harbor at another location. Mr. Tewksbury is investigating acquiring the dock from Pacific L $ G when they are through with it. The Harbor Commission is going to contact various firms, such as Sealand, to acquire details. 1t:Li 2V t~l rLt1lV lV i1VV (~ LV1V 11VU LVl~ll~ll JJ1V1V REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1976 (Item 5, continued) D. Airport Advisory_Committee Report: Mike Hamrick Page 5 Mrs. Daisy stated that the firm of McClure, Nixon and Farr had been chosen to complete the Airport Study. The funding for the project should come through sometime in May and they hope to begin in June. E. Administrative Report: Deborah Dais Mrs. Daisy stated that Mr. Dave Egee is leasing from Kimbrell Welding Service. Besides having their office in a trailer, they are also operating a hydraulic governor service in the trailer. Mrs. Egge came into the City Administrative Offices and was informed that they are in violation of zoning ordinance. Mrs. Egge had requested 60 to 90 days to move out of the trailer, due to financial reasons. Mrs. Daisy stated that they would either have to move into a building within a light industrial zone or move the trailer out of the City Limits. The .Commission recommended that the Egges be allowed a period of 60 days to comply with the Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Daisy stated that the American Legion had requested to lease Lot 12, Block 2, Fidalgo Subdivision. The area is zoned as commercial and the Legion will be conducting Bingo games, dances and will serve .alcoholic beverages on the premises. They plan to start construction this summer, building a 40' x 60' meeting house. The City plans to sell the house they are now leasing on the FAA grounds.. The Legion wishes to either continue lease of the current house or they will meet in someone's home until the construction is completed. There is no water and sewer to the lot they wish to lease. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Raymond, that the Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the lease of Lot 12, Block 2, Fidalgo Subdivision by American Legion Post #20. Motion passed unanimously. The Commission asked the status of the Alaska lease of Lot 8, Block 2, Fidalgo Subdivision. they had asked for an increase in the time of to two years. The City had sent him a letter submit a new development plan for Commission no reply has been received. Industrial Hardware Mrs. Daisy stated that their development plan requesting him to approval. At this time, Chairman Malston stated that he had been Chairman of the Commission for two and one-half years and would like to stay on the Commission as a member, but would like to see another member assume the position of Chairman. 1<L1\fll i t~a--uvly iivu li VV1V 11VU VV1~llY11JJ1V1V REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1976 Item 5-E, continued) Page 6 Mrs. Betty Glick was appointed as Chairman of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission by secret ballot. .BALLOT RESULTS Glick - 5 Malston - 1 Mrs. Glick appointed Roland Raymond as Vice-Chairman. There being no furthur business, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.