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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-13 P&Z SummaryKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 1 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 7:00 P.M. BETTY GLICK, CHAIRMAN AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARING Request for Variance from minimum side yard requirement in a Light Industrial Zone: Kenai Air Service, Inc. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22nd and 29th, 1976 5. OLD BUSINESS ~ ~i None 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Construction on Airport Lands: Lot 3, Block 2, General Aviation Apron: Kenai Air Service, Inc. B. Anglers Acres Subdivision, Part One: Final Plat. 7. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 7:00 P.M. ROLAND RAYMOND, VICE-CHAIRMAN PRESIDING 1. ROLL CALL Present: Roland Raymond, Nick Miller, Cliff Heus and Mike Hamrick Absent: Ron Malston Ex-Officio Member Present: Betty Glick Others Present: John Wise, City Manager, Howard Hackney, Building Inspector, Vern Lofstedt, Gerald Wasson and Jerry Sibley. 2. PUBLIC HEARING (Request for Variance from Minimum Side Yard Requirement in a Light Industrial Zone: Kenai Air Service, Inc.) Vern Lofstedt, representing Kenai Air Service, stated that they wished to construct a new 80' x 90' hangar on the south portion of their lot. The hangar will have a 60' door to enable Kenai Air Service to service larger aircraft. In constructing his hangar, they will be coming out very near to their property line and are requesting a variance from the usual fifteen foot side yard requirement, as they feel that there is a real need for this new hangar. Mr. Heus asked where the new hangar was located on their lot. Mr. Lofstedt stated that it would be on the northwest portion of the lot . Mr. Hamrick asked the reason for the 60' door. Mr. Lofstedt stated that this size door was required due to wing span. Presently, a 50' door would be sufficient but they hope to continue growing and plan to construct this hangar to meet the largest requirements which they plan to eventually service. Mr. Hamrick asked. who leased Lot 2, which is adjacent to Kenai Air Service. Mr. Gerald Wasson stated that he leased this lot.. Mr. Wasson stated that presently their building was located 60' from this boundary. Mr. Jerry Sibley stated that their plans for lot 2 were to build toward the taxiway during future expansion. They constructed their present building in the center of their lot with the idea of expanding toward one of their .boundary lines in the future. Mr. Wasson stated that they were concerned about this matter and that if the variance was granted to Kenai Air Service, they would expect the same consideration when they decided to expand on their lot. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING. COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 Item 2, continued) __: Mr. Wasson asked the fire safety requirements on this Hackney stated that this. would have to go through the Marshal's office and he would determine what type of would be required. Page 2 matter. Howard State Fire fire protection Mr. Raymond stated that parking space was shown along the west side of the building, amounting to approximately 32' of parking area. The Commission researched the parking space requirements for this type of building. Councilman Ed Ambarian asked how the construction of this hangar would affect their aircraft parking area. Mr. Lofstedt stated that the front half on the taxiway side would be open to aircraft parking. They can also store some aircraft in open fields. Approximately half of the aircraft which they store is not on this lot during the year. Councilman Ambarian stated that he felt the Commission should take this into consideration in making their decision. Mr. Sibley stated that two Kenai Air Service aircraft were presently on his lot due to lack of space on their lot. Mr. Raymond asked how far Kenai Air Service was located from their front property line. Mr. Lofstedt stated approximately 30' from the street to the front of their hangar. Mr. Wasson stated that if the Commission approved this variance request, he wished to have the same variance. Mr. Raymond stated that Mr. Wasson's request would have to be considered as a separate request and a separate public hearing would have to be held. Mr. Wasson stated that if this variance was approved, State Fire Marshal approval may not be granted to them when they expand due to. the Kenai Air Service Hangar being so near their property. Mr. Hackney stated that the State Fire Marshal's office would consider this on the basis of how close Kenai Air Service is to their property line - not whether there is a building on the adjacent lot. Mr. Hamrick asked when Kenai Air Service planned to begin construction ~f the variance was granted. Mr. Lofstedt stated that they had already dug holes for the footings. There being no further input from the public, Mr. Raymond closed the meeting to the public and brought the matter to the Commission table. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 (Item 2, continued) Page 3 Mr. Raymond asked how far the new hangar would be from the property line in question. Mr. Lofstedt stated-that it would be approximately four feet. Mr. Raymond stated that he figured the buildings would cover 30~ of the lot. Mrs. Glick asked if the Commission had reviewed the conditions which must be met before issuance of a variance. The Commission reviewed the section relating to issuance of variances. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, that the Commission grant the variance from minimum side yard requirement for Lot 3, Block 2, General Aviation Apron, to Kenai Air. Service. Mr. Heus stated that he did not like to see variances approved when particular boundaries are set. People should build within these established boundaries. The same size and number of buildings could be placed in this area within the existing boundaries. QUESTION Motion failed unanimously by roll call vote. Mr. Raymond advised Kenai Air Service that they could appeal the Planning Commission's decision to the Borough if they so desired within ten days from this date. Mrs. Horton advised Mr. Lofstedt that if Kenai Air Service wished to resubmit a layout plan with their new hangar within the prescribed building setback requirements, the Planning Commission would then only have to approve the layout plan and the construction of the hangar. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, that the Commission approve the agenda of October 13, 1976 with the following corrections: 1. Item 6-A be deleted from the agenda. 2. Resolution ,Nos. PZ76-1 through PZ76-3 be added as items 6-B, 6-C and 6-D. 3. That "Other Business" be added as no. 7 and "Adjournment" be moved to no. 8. Motion passed unanimously. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 Page 4 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22nd and 29th, 1976 MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, for approval of the minutes of September 22nd and 29th, 1976, with the following additions and corrections: September 22, 1976 Page 2, 3rd line of last paragraph should read "in" rather than "is". Page 4, 1st line of paragraph 2, "Seemel" is mispelled. Page 5, under Motion, should read "seconded by Mr. Heus". Page 7, Item 6-A, 2nd line should read "final ordinance". September• 29, 1976 The word "rezoning" should be deleted from the bottom of page 2. Motion passed unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS None i. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Construction on Airport Lands: Lot 3, Block 2, General Ayiat-ion Apron: Kenai Air Service, Inc. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, to table this matter until such time as new information was received by the Commission. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Raymond stated that as the variance had been denied, this matter would be tabled until such time as Kenai Air Service submitted an alternate plan for construction of their proposed hangar. B. Anglers Acres Subdivision, Part One: Final Plat Mr. Raymond stated that the preliminary plat of this entire subdivision was submitted September 23, 1974 and that the Borough approved the plat with recommendations at that. time. Mr. Hamrick stated that he would like to see the Commission recommend that no on-site sewer could be placed on these lots due to .the high water table in this area in order to protect the purchasers of this property. The Borough only has'the owner sign a statement that they are aware that there are State regulations governing on-site water and sewer supply and in this particular case, he felt more was required. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING. OCTOBER 13, 1976 Page 5 (Item 6-B, continued) Mr. Hackney stated that a ditch had been dug through this property and it is now on good gravel The ditch is at least eight feet deep. Mr. Miller stated that this ditch was filled with water during the Spring months and did not provide adequate drainage during this period. The Commission further discussed ways of protecting purchasers of property in reference to on-site water and sewer on lots of this type. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, that the .Commission recommend approval of the final plat of Anglers Acres Subdivision, Part One, with the following recommendations: 1. -That a temporary cul-de-sac be shown on the south end of Angler Drive. 2. That the street dedications will not be accepted by the City of Kenai until such time as construction is brought up to City standards. 3. That these lots be considered for recreational use until such time as City water and sewer can be provided. Mr. Hackney asked Mr. Heus what he meant by recreational use. Mr. Heus stated that he meant they could not have on-site water and sewer, but the lots could be built on and a holding tank could be used if they so wished. QUESTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C. Resolution No. PZ76-1 Mrs. Horton advised the Commission. that this was an ordinance recommending that the "old library building" be released from dedication to public use and that proper disposition be considered by the City Council. Mr. Wise stated that, by this resolution, the Commission would only be recommending that Council consider disposing of this property to begin the procedure. Mr. Wise felt that a public hearing should be held to determine what the public feels should be done with the building and attendant lands .and that the Commission could also make recommendations to Council in this regard. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 (Item 6-C, continued) Page 6 Mr. Heus stated that the Commission had been told that the Historical Society had given the property to the City for public use. Mr. Wise stated that if the Historical Society wanted the property, he felt a satisfactory arrangement could be worked out. The City does not want the property. The building will become a nuisance once vacated and the City would be liable for any injury which occurred in this building. Mr. Raymond asked the wishes of the Commission. Mr. Heus stated that he felt the Commission should make some type of recommendation as to what should. be done with the property. Mr. Wise stated that if this resolution was passed by the Commission tonight, the public hearing would be held no earlier than the 17th of November., which would give the Commission ample time to consider what they would like to see done with the property .and make recom- mendations to the Council. MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Heus,. that the Commission pass Resolution No. PZ76-1 .and recommend passage to Council. Motion passed unanimously. ~. Resolution No. PZ76-2 Mr. Wise advised the Commission that this was a resolution recommending that the reservoir phase of the water system improvement project remain a priority item and be constructed as soon as possible. On March 18, 1975 the Commission held a public hearing on this project and the City used these minutes to substantiate the application to EDA for funding. Mr. Wise stated that the reservoir phase was not specifically mentioned in these minutes and would like to reiterate the findings of the Commission. Mr. Hamrick asked if this was the underground reservoir. Mr. Wise stated that it was and is located on Airport lands. The reservoir phase had to be deleted from the original project due to a shortage of funds. Mr. Wise stated that, at this time, if the well did not function or if there was a break in the transmission line there would be no water. The reservoir was put in with no liner and, therefore, will not hold water. The design is to line and cover the reservoir. During evening hours, we can then maintain it full and there will be automatic valves to maintain pressure if the water pressure drops. Mr. Wise stated that he was not certain how this would effect the fire rating of the City. The City originally planned to construct this and it was approved by EDA. The project will be funded 1000 by EDA and the Public Works Program. Mr. Wise stated that he felt the City has an excellent chance of getting the funding. The cost of the program is estimated at over $1.3 million. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 (Item 6-D, continued) MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, that the Commission pass Resolution No. 76-2. Motion passed unanimously. E. Resolution No. PZ7b-3 Page 7 Mr. Wise stated that this was a resolution recommending that the property in the area of the Kenai Spur Highway and Beaverloop Road, as shown on the attached map, be rezoned from suburban residential to general commercial, as discussed by the Commission at their last meeting. Mr. Wise stated that the City Administration had sent letters to the property owners in the subject area requesting their opinion of the City's proposed rezoning and no answers have been received yet. Most of the property to be rezoned is Airport or City-owned land with the exception of property owned by Mr. Daubenspeck and the Katmai Motel. He did not feel that there would be objection from these two parties. The rezoning of this property is simply the first step in this process. We will then have to replat the area which is the most important process, as this will set the character of the property. The Commission has the obligation of protecting the conservation zone. Since it is City-owned land and will have to be replatted, the Commission will have a great deal of flexibility as to how the property will be utilized. Mr. Raymond stated that the Commission had requested a letter .from Mr. Swain's party stating their plans for use of this property. Mr. Swain, representing Doris Schmidt, stated that the letter would be in Mr. Wise's hands by the first of next week. Mr. Raymond asked how definitive the letter was. Mr. Swain stated that the letter showed their intent for use of the property and stated that they were interested in obtaining this property. Mr. Swain stated that if the property was replatted, his party would like to have input as to what they would consider useable. They do not have a particular quarter of this area in mind. Mr. Miller asked if the Commission had discussed a buffer zone beside Walker Lane. Mr. Wise stated that when the property was replatted, any type of buffer strip could be included in the platting that the Commission or Council wished. You can establish conservation areas by replatting them with such measurements as to make them unusable for any construction purposes. Mr. Miller asked if the replatting would be done after the rezoning. Mr. Wise stated that when the Council approved the rezoning, we would apply for funds to survey the property and begin the replatting process. Work sessions would be held prior to submission of a plat. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 Page 8 (Item 7E, continued) MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Commission pass Resolution No. PZ76-3. Motion passed unanimously. 8. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Raymond stated that the Commission was two members short and that the Commission should submit names to the Mayor for action. At the next meeting a new chairman should be selected. A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Councilwoman Glick stated that at the last Council meeting, Ed Ambarian resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission and that she was appointed as Ex-officio member to take his place on the Commission. She will remain on the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission and stated that she had asked earlier to be replaced on the Harbor Commission if someone on the Commission would like to take the position. Councilwoman Glick further stated. that at the last Council meeting, Council recommended that sewer monies collected from the Little Ski-Mo be refunded. The .Council also reviewed the ordinance establishing procedures for sale of City-owned lands. Ruby Coyle had asked about establishing a differential tax zone. .There. is going to be a work session held by Council on this tomorrow night. Council discussed the Sr. Citizens Nutritional Grant, whereby hot meals will be served to senior citizens. Councilman Ambarian read the amendments to the Airport Regulations which were discussed by Council. The Commission asked the status of the sale of land to Kenai Electric which had been mentioned at previous meetings. Mr. Wise stated that the plats of some of the property which will be sold are not well designed,- this was one of them. The definitions will have to be rewritten before they can be sold. Councilman Ambarian advised the Commission that Buzz Butler is operating out of the Kenai Airport, which is in violation of his permit. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick stated that at their last meeting, the Division of Community and Regional Affairs spoke on grant monies available. The State can issue some of these funds to the Borough, who in turn can issue them to the various cities. A portion of these monies is being used for the zoning ordinance update. Mr. Kyle 1C~Nl~l YLHNN1NCi HNll GUN1NCz C:UMM1551UN REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1976 (Item 8-B, continued) Page 9 Cherry of the Department of Environmental Conservation spoke regarding changes in the wastewater regulations. Chairman Dimmick gave other recommendations to Mr. Cherry. The public hearing on the appeal from Kenai Baptist Temple was also held and was denied on the Borough level with a vote of six opposed and two in favor. Peninsula Ready Mix wished to move the location of their gravel pit and this matter was tabled until such time as more information was received by the Commission. The public hearing':on Mr: .Larry McCubbins'~. townhouses .was held and the Borough approved the variances on the basis of the City's recom- menations alone. The Borough has received a grant from EDA for development of the L N G Dock ,and intends to coordinate this with the ADAP study. The Council will sit. as the Board of Adjustment in the matter of Kenai Baptist Temple's conditional use permit request at next week's City Council meeting. Mr. Wise stated that the Board of Education in Juneau has been contacted in this regard as well as the Kenai Fire Chief and the Department of Environmental Health to provide information to the City Council in making a determination in this matter. Mr. Heus stated that this information had no bearing on the zoning matter, which is what the Council will be considering. Mr. Wise agreed with this, but stated that the information would be there if the Council requested it. Mr. Raymond stated that the Commission wished to thank Betty Glick for her participation on the Planning Commission as a member and Chairman. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, that the Commission adjourn the October 13, 1976 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. There .being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.