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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-12 P&Z MinutesKenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting January 12, 1977 City Manager's Office 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Vice-Chairman Presiding AGENDA 1. OATH OF OFFICE TO MILTON STASEK i 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Rezoning of City-Owned Land to General Commercial and Light Industrial (see enclosed map) 4. AGENDA APPROVAL 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 1976 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Review of Material for City Land Sale 7. NEW BUSINESS f A. Holt - Williams Subdivision: Preliminary Plat B. Discussion on Six Plexes within City of Kenai 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick jB. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Harbor Commission Report: Betty Glick D. Airport Advisory Committee Report: Mike Hamrick E. Administrative Report 9. ADJOURNMENT l~calCil L'1Q.1111111y Q.111.1 UV11111y 1. V1LLLLL1 b.71V11 Regular Meeting January 12, 1977 City Manager's Office 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Vice-Chairman Pzesidng OATH OF OFFICE TO MILTON 5TASEK The Oath of Office was given to Milton Stasek. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Roland Raymond, Nick Miller, Cliff Heus, Sharon Loosli, Mike Hamrick and Milton Stasek i Absent: Ron Malston Ex-Officio Member Present: Betty Glick Others Present: 3. PUBLIC HEARING Dick Swain, Dora Schmidt, Councilman Ed Ambarian, City Building Inspector Howard Hackney, City Manager John Wise As the hearing was advertised to begin at 7:30 p.m., this item was postponed until later in the meeting. 4. AGENDA APPROVAL ~~ MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, that the Commission approve the agenda of the January 12, 1977 meeting with the following deletions and corrections: 1. Item 3-A was moved to Item 7-A. 2. Item 7-A, Holt-Williams Subdivision, Preliminary Plat, was deleted from the agenda due to non-receipt of plats. Motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 1976 MOTION Mrs. Loosli moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, for approval of the minutes of December 8, 1976 as distributed. Motion passed unanimously. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Review of Material for City Land Sale Mr. Wise stated that the Commission had previously reviewed all j parcels on these lists, with the exception of three additions to the Borough Foreclosure List. The Commission reviewed and discussed the two lists of foreclosure parcels. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting January 12, 1977 (Item 6-A, continued) Page 2 The Commission recommended to the City Administration that the following parcels of land be sold with the stipulation that right-of-ways be granted to the City for continuation of existing streets: 1. # 049-030-0500 2. # 043-050-1200 3. # 043-090-0800 MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, that the Commission approve Resolution No. PZ 77-2 with the exclusion of the following parcels of land, which the Commission recommends be retained by the City for use as a possible future fire sub-station: 1. # 039-081-1500 2. # 039-081-1300 3. # 039-081-1100 4. # 039-081-1200 5. # 039-081-1400 6. # 039-081-1600 Motion passed unanimously 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Rezoning of City-owned Land to General Commercial and Light Industrial k The Commission discussed the possibility of an additional access to Central Heights Subdivision. Mr. Wise advised the Commission that the reason for the deletion of the privately-owned property from the rezoning concept was that the owner of the property had voiced objection to the rezoning by two letters sent to him by the City. He further stated that deletion of this property would not hamper the overall rezoning concept. tars. Horton read a letter received from Mr. Robert L. Borgen voicing support of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Wise stated that in subdividing this property, the Commission can protect the residences and natural drainage in the area. Mr. Miller asked if FAA would be opposed to placing a green strip along Walker Lane. Mr. Wise stated that he felt there may be some objection, but that a compromise could be reached in this regard. -------_ - _- ---~ -_.- ....._a~..~ ..~.......~.,...~.... Regular Meeting January 12, 1977 (Item 7-A, continued) Page 3 Mr. Hamrick asked if the City Administration had been contacted ! by FAA regarding the rezoning. Mr. Wise stated that FAA wanted to tie this rezoning into the Airport planning study. The firm accomplishing the study has stated that this land will not be used for aircraft related purposes and can see no reason to tie the rezoning up until the end of the study. Mr. Hamrick asked if the boundaries for the commercial zone would be at the boundary lines of the privately-owned property if the Commission chose to delete that portion from the rezoning. Mr. Wise stated that they would be at the boundary lines. Mr. Hamrick asked. if the Borough would also hold a public hearing on this. Mr. Wise stated that the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission would hold a public hearing on January 31st and the Borough Assembly would discuss it at their meeting of February 1st, if approved by the Borough Planning Commission. Vice-Chairman Raymond opened the meeting for public input at this time.. There being none, the meeting was brought back to the Commission table. MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, that the Commission approve Resolution No. 77-1. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. B. Discussion on Six-Plexes Within the City of Kenai The Commission discussed possible deficiencies in the zoning ordinance regarding six plexes and the possibility of revising the ordinance to provide further restrictions for the development of six-plexes. It was the consensus of-the Commission that a joint meeting with the City Council should be held to further research this topic. The three deficiencies noted in the ordinance were related to maximum lot coverage, building height and parking space require- ments. 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report Councilwoman Glick stated that on the meeting of December 15th the Council had four public. hearings. They also heard public input regarding the special assessment district. The Council held a special meeting regarding the special assessment district and resolved the matter to everyone's .satisfaction. They also passed the resolution recommending rezoning of Woodland Subdivision and this was also introduced at the Borough level. The bid for the nutrition program was also awarded to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This program will provide one hot meal per day for senior citizens. At the meeting of January 15th the Council had three public a~e.aaa.11 .1: lulllil lly a11U LV11 Illy VV1LLL ll1 .7 .71V11 Regular Meeting January 12, 1977 (Item 8-A, continued) Page 4 hearings. They were also advised that the Montessori School ~' at the Fine Arts Center has disbanded. The City Police Reserve. Program is also being discontinued due to the cost of insurance for-the program. The Council has also applied for 100% funding for a new ambulance and is awaiting further data on the vehicle. The Council also approved the survey work to be done on the proposed rezoning. In reference to title of the tidelands, the State has recorded the plat and the City should. be receiving title soon. 1 Mr. Hamrick asked if any report was given on the status of the suit of Kenai Baptist Temple. Councilwoman Glick stated that no report was given. Mr. Wise stated that a full report on this would be given at the next regular City Council meeting. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report Mrs. Glick stated that a new member was seated on the Commission at their December 20th meeting.. and the location for a solid waste disposal site was discussed. The Commission also had a report from the Borough Attorney regarding the subdivision ordinance. The .Commission also discussed OC5 and CZM impact and it appears that alot of development will be taking place in the Borough; therefore, the Commission discussed what roles the advisory commissions will play - it appears that the advisory commissions will be assuming additional responsibilities. C. Harbor Commission Report Mrs. Glick stated that the Commission had not met since the last meeting, but a meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night, the 18th of January.. D. Airport Advisory Committee Report Mr. Hamrick stated that the committee had not met since the last meeting. E. Administrative Report Mr. Hamrick asked when the City Land Sale would be held. Mr. Wise stated that it appeared that it will be held in the middle of March. Mrs. Horton asked the Commission's interpretation of the zoning ordinance regarding veterinarian clinics. This is not specifically listed as a permitted use in any zone. The Commission stated that a veterinarian clinic would be considered a professional office. ~7ice-Chairman Raymond requested that appointment of a new chairman and vice-chairman be placed on the agenda for the meeting of January 26th. -------_ .. r.. _.---_..~ ._.__~ ~~..~..y ..........~.....~..... Regular Meeting January 12, 1977 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 5 Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Commission ~~ adjourn the January 12, 1977 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. a' ,.,, r " CITY OF KENAI ~ P. O. BOX 580 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 ~ TELEPHONE 283 - 7535 1 = -_ OATH OF OFFICE I, MILTON STASEK, DO SOLEI~~TLY AFFIRM THAT I MILL SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, THE LA[^1S .AND ORDINAIJCES OF THE STATE OF ALASKA AP1D THE CITY OF KENAI, AND THAT I F1ILL FAITHT'ULLY AND HONESTLY PERFORM THE DUTIES OF A PLAi~1NIPdG AND ZONING COA41~![ISSiON MEMBER TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. C=_~. MILTON ST SEK ATTEST: Elena Horton, Secretary , Kenai Advisiory Planning Commission DATED THIS ( DAY OF JANUARY, 1977.