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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-09 P&Z MinutesAGENDA Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting February 9, 1977 City Manager's Office 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Vice-Chairman Presiding 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Dragseth Subdivision: Rezoning from Light Industrial to Rural Residential 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 1977 5. OLD BUSINESS A. East Addition, Kenai Townsite, Lot 1, Block 6 / Lot 6, Block 5 (Preliminary/Final Plat) B. Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Planning and Zoning Commission C. Discussion of Revision of Zoning Ordinances 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Lots 8 and 9, Block 5, General Aviation Apron B. Lease Application: Lot 6, Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center C. Lease Application: Lot 7 and 8, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park D. Inquiry on usage in General Commercial Zone 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Harbor Commission Report: Betty Glick D. Airport Advisory Committee Report: Mike Hamrick E. Administrative Report 8. ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting February 9, 1977 City Manager's Office 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Vice-Chairman Presiding '~ 1. ROLL CALL Present: Roland Raymond, Ron Malston, Nick Miller, Cliff Heus, Sharon Loosli, Mike Hamrick, and Milton Stasek Absent: None Ex-Officio Member Present: Others Present: 2. PUBLIC HEARING Betty Glick City Manager John Wise, City Attorney Jan Williams, Mr. Stan McLane, Mr. Walter Church, Mrs. Gloria Church, Mr. William Burnett, and Mrs. Burnett A. Dragseth Subdivision: Rezoning from Light Industrial to Rural Residential Mr. McLane, the surveyor for this project, set up maps for the Commission to view of the area being proposed for rezoning. Mr. McLane also stated that he would like his letter of explanation for the rezoning to be submitted to the permanent file. Mr. Raymond stated that this petition for rezoning would go to ~ the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly for final decision, and that the Commission was acting only in an advisory capacity at this time. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that U.S. Government Lots 16 and 17, located within Section 7, T5N, R11W, S.M. and located within the City of Kenai, be rezoned from Light Industrial District to Rural Residential District. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, that the Commission approve the agenda of the February 9, 1977, meeting with the following addition: 1. Item 6-D, Inquiry on usage in General Commercial Zone Motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 1977 ~ Mr. Raymond stated that he did not move for adjournment in the January 26, 1977, meeting, but that Mr. Miller moved for adjournment and Mr. Heus .seconded the motion. -------- - +~.... -...' .wla..a uvaa iaay vvaa uaal JJi V11 Regular Meeting February 9, 1977 (Item 4, continued) Page 2 MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, for approval of the minutes of January 26, 1977, meeting with the correction stated by Mr. Raymond. Motion passed unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS } A. East Addition, Kenai Townsite, Lot 1, Block 6 / Lot 6, Block 5 (Preliminary Final Plat) MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, that the East Addition, Kenai Townsite, Lot 1, Block 6 / Lot 6, Block 5, Preliminary/Final Plat be approved with the following stipulations: 1. A written agreement be reached with the City regarding water and sewer. 2. Utility easements be shown. 3. Building setbacks be shown. Motion passed unanimously. ~ B. Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Planning and Zoning Commission Mr. Raymond stated that if Mrs. Loosli would accept the position of Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, he would continue acting as Chairman until May of 1977. Mrs. Loosli stated that she would accept the position as Vice- Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Commission. MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that Mrs. Loosli become acting Vice-Chairman and Mr. Raymond acting Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. C. Discussion of Revision of Zoning Ordinances Mr. Wise stated that he was unable to get any model zoning ordinances at this time. Mr. Wise also gave the Commission members a guide from the Kenai Peninsula Borough entitled "Zoning Ordinance Work Sessions", which gave the Commission members some guidelines on which to start their work sessions. Mr. Raymond stated that if the Commission felt there was a need to revise the present City of Kenai Zoning Ordinances that they should set up their work sessions. Regular Meeting February 9, 1977 (Item 5-C, continued) Page 3 The. Commission discussed this topic and agreed upon a time for their work session. Mr. Raymond stated that the first work session of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the revision of the City of Kenai Zoning Ordinances would be held on Thursday, February 17, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Manager's Office. '6. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Raymond stated that the principles were present for items 6-B and 6-C, but not for item 6-A, so the items would be considered in the following order: 1. Item 6-B 2. Item 6-C 3. Item 6-A 4. Item 6-D B. Lease Application: Lot 6, Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center ,MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Stasek, that Lot 6, Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center, Kenai Peninsula Escrow Company be recommended for approval by City Council pending the supplying of water and sewer to the lot. Motion passed unanimously. C. Lease Application: Lot 7 and 8, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Di r parlr Mrs. Burnett showed their concept drawings to the Commission while Mr. Burnett explained the drawings and why they would like to build in this area. Mr. Burnett stated that he would like to see about having the term of the lease changed from 55 years to 99 years for finance purposes. Mr. Wise explained why the leases were set up on a 55 year term and stated that he would look into the matter for D4r. Burnett. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that Lot 7 and 8, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park, W. M. Burnett and Associates be recommended for approval by City Council. Motion passed unanimously. __-----_ - ~....._.~..~ .,...._ ~..~.~~.y .,..., .... Regular Meeting February 9, 1977 (Item 6, continued) Page 4 } A. Lease Application: Lots 8 and 9, Block 5, General Avaition Apron MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Stasek, that the lease application for Lots 8 and 9, Block 5, General Aviation Apron, Alaska Bussell Electric not be approved at this time pending clarification of the following items: 1. Auto parking. i 2. Use of Lot 8. 3. Fencing. 4. Storage. Motion passed unanimously. D. Inquiry on Usage in General Commercial Zone The Commission reviewed a letter received from Mr. Dick Mueller, Associate Broker, Alaska Marketing and Management, asking whether a mortuary and a small cemetary would be acceptable in a General Commercial Zone. The Commission decided that a mortuary was an acceptable usage in a General Commercial Zone. However, a cemetary was deemed to be a type of activity which would require a conditional use permit in any zone. The Commission asked that immediate action be taken to advise Mr. Mueller as such. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report Councilwoman Glick stated that at the meeting of February 2, 1977, renewal of Beverage Dispensary Licenses for Sheffield House and Oaken Keg #58 were approved. Council voted to write a letter of objection for renewal of Beverage Dispensary License for Oaken Keg #54 because their operation was not in the best interests of the City and were also in violation of the City Charter. Council transferred monies to purchase a new patrol car. However, authorization to purchase was postponed until further quotes on cash were received. Council also approved the lease to Sea-Land. Council voiced non-objection to issuance of applications for Games of Skill and Chance to the Holy Assumption Church, Catholic Men's Club, and Kenai Junior High School. Council also passed a resolution accepting a donation from the Eagle's Club for the Kenai Library in the amount of $850.00. Regular Meeting February 9, 1977 (Item 7, continued) B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report Page 5 Mrs. Glick stated that at the last meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning and Zoning Commission there was a public hearing on rezoning in Kenai which passed unanimously. This was also passed at the Borough Assembly the following night. The Commission discussed the new ADEC revised wastewater regulations. The Commission also discussed a letter from Mr. Gilman regarding the status on hiring a new planning director. C. Harbor Commission Report Mrs. Glick stated that the Commission had not met since the last meeting, and that no future meetings were scheduled at this time. D. Airport Advisory Committee Report Mr. Hamrick stated that the Committee had not met since the last meeting, and that no future meetings were scheduled at this time. Mr. Hamrick also stated that the FAA Planning Grant had basically been approved. E. Administrative Report Mrs. Kidd reminded the Commission members that they were required to file their annual financial disclosure statements no later than April 15, or 15 days after filing their federal income tax return, whichever comes first. Miss Williams, the City Attorney, stated that the Kenai Baptist Temple has signed the sale papers on their property with the stipulation that they could keep the building until the end of the school year. Mrs. Glick stated that Monday night, February 14, 1977, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning and Zoning Commission would hold a public hearing for the sites of the Kenai Landfill Areas. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. the February 9, 1977, meeting. Hamrick, that the Commission adjourn Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.