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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-25 P&Z SummaryKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1976 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 7: 00 P.M. BETTY GLICK, CHAIRMAN AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 1976 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Reconsideration of replat of Block 1, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Thompson Park Subdivision 5. NEW BUSINESS None ~ 6. REVISION OF ZONING ORDINANCE 74-70: WORK SESSION 7. OTHER BUSINESS A . City Council Report: Ed Ambarian B . Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C . Harbor Commission Report: Betty Glick D . Administrative Report: Elena Horton 8. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1976 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 7: 00 P .M . BETTY GLICK , CHAIRMAN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hamrick, Roland Raymond, Ron Malston and Betty Glick Absent: Nick Miller and Cliff Heus Ex-Officio Member Present: Ed Ambarian Others Present: Howard Hackney, Mr. Eidem and Mrs. Horton. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Mrs . Horton advised that there would be an addition to the agenda . Mr . Eidem had requested a lot size variance in Kaknu Korners subdivision. He wishes to place two trailers on each of two lots in this subdivision . MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Raymond, for approval of the agenda of the August 25, 1976 meeting with the following addition: Under New Business, that "Request for lot size variance, Kaknu Korners Subdivision: Mr . Eidem" be added as item A . Motion passed unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 1976 MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, for approval of the minutes of August 11, 1976 with the following additions and corrections: 1. On Page 1, Item No. 3, paragraph 3, the word "to" should be inserted between "prior" and "approval" . 2 . On Page 2 , Item No . 6-A , a period should be placed after the word information . 3. On Page 3, a period should be placed after no. 2 of Item C . Motion passed unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. This item was deleted at the request of the Commission. 5. NEW BUSINESS A . Request for Lot Size Variance, Kaknu Korners Subdivision: Mr . Jerell Eidem Mrs . Horton advised the Commission that there was some question as to whether this property was zoned rural residential or suburban residential. According to the zoning ordinance, any rural residential property which is served by community water and sewer is automatically rezoned to J ~ivt~i rl,r-~ivlvlivtx ~ Y,UN1N(~ C:UMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1976 PAGE 2 suburban residential. There was some question as to what automatically implies . The Borough could not be contacted to make a determination . Therefore, for the purpose of this consideration, the property could be considered as suburban residential ans Mr . Eidem would need a variance in either case . Mr . Howard Hackney of the City Administration advised the Commission that Mr . Eidem had applied for water and sewer permits in 1974 and was granted a permit for each of his two lots, lots 6 and 7, block 1, Kaknu Korners subdivision. He now wishes to place two mobile homes on each lot. The lots are approximately 9,350 square feet. In this zone, 7 , 200 square feet is the minimum lot size for each structure . Therefore , Mr . Eidem would have to have 14, 400 square feet in each lot in order to place two residences on each lot. Councilman Ambarian asked Mr . Eidem if he had considered applying for a trailer court license . Mr . Eidem stated that he had considered this but was not sure of the procedure . Mr . Eidem stated that he requested this variance due to the shortage of housing in the area and could not understand why the ordinance required such large lots when there is a housing shortage in the area . The Commission explained to Mr . Eidem that the purpose of zoning is to allow for varied density of residences and in this particular zone, medium density is allowed. This is the reason for the 7,200 square feet lot size requirement . Chairman Glick asked for the City Administration's recommendations. Mrs. Horton requested that the Commission consider if all three requirements have been met in issuing a variance. The Commission referred to this portion of the ordinance . Chairman Glick asked the wishes of the Commission. MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Raymond, that the Commission recommend that the lot size variance requested by Mr. Jerell Eidem for lots 6 & 7, Block 1, of Kaknu Korners Subdivision be granted. Motion failed unanimously by roll call vote. Mr. Eidem asked Chairman Glick the reason for the denial. Chairman Glick stated that the Commission could not issue a variance in this case because there were not exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to this property which did not apply generally to the other properties in the same land use district. Mr . Eidem was thanked for his time and excused by the Commission . KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1976 PAGE 3 4 6. REVISION OF ZONING ORDINANCE 74-70: WORK SESSION This item was deleted from this agenda and a work session was scheduled for September 1, 1976 at 6: 00 p.m. at the City Manager's office. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A . City Council Report: Ed Ambarian Councilman Ambarian stated that the Council had selected a new City Manager from New Jersey, Mr . John Wise . Mr . Wise would be reporting for duty the first week in September . Councilman Ambarian stated that he felt that Mr . Wise would be a very competent City Manager . Chairman Glick asked if the Kenai Native's Association application for lease had appeared before the City Council. Councilman Ambarian stated that it had not . B . Borough Planning & Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Chairman Glick stated that the Borough had not held a meeting since the Kenai Planning Commission's last meeting. C . Harbor Commission Report: Betty Glick Chairman Glick had no report . D . Administrative Report: Elena Horton Mrs. Horton advised the Commission that Jim Perham with the Federal Aviation Administration had been down earlier in the week to discuss the planning grant for the Airport . The City Administration is to advise the engineering firm to proceed with the study design and regroup the Advisory Committee so that they can meet with the firm for their input . Mrs . Horton further advised the Commission that in reference to Kenai Baptist Temple, the public hearing would be held September 8, 1976, 7: 00 p.m. at the City Manager's office . The notices had been sent out and Kenai Baptist Temple had been notified. In reference to Mrs. Norton's letter to Kenai Baptist Temple ordering them to cease operation in this building until such time as they are issued a conditional use permit, they have refused to do so. The City Administration has set a fine of $5.00 per day for each and every day that they operate without a permit . MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, that the Commission recommend to the City Administration that the maximum fine for zoning violation be issued against Kenai Baptist Temple. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1976 PAGE 4 Mr. Raymond stated that he felt that since Kenai Baptist Temple has refused to comply with the rules and regulations of the zoning ordinance, they should be fined the maximum amount . Mr . Raymond further stated that he felt that a token fine would be out of place in this instance . After further discussion, the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. The Commission advised Mrs. Horton that if the City Administration did not favor their recommendation, that they would like to meet with the City Manager to further outline their reasons for wishing to place the maximum penalty in this case . 8. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, for adjournment of the August 25, 1976 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10: 00 p .m .