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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-09 P&Z MinutesAGENDA Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting March 9, 1977 ~} City Manager's Office. 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARING 1 A. Resolution PZ 77-3: Recommending Amendment of the Kenai Municipal District Zoning Code, Chapter 21.76, Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1977 5. OLD BUSINESS None 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Lot 4, Block 5, General Aviation Apron, Andy's Flying Service, Inc. B. Lease Application: Lot 4, Block 5, General Aviation Apron, Udelhoven Oilfield Systems Services C. Lease Application: Lot 2, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park D. Botens' Subdivision: Preliminary Plat E. Inquiry into change of zoning for Lot 6, Block 15, Old Kenai Townsite F. Inquiry into temporary building 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: P'Iike Hamrick } E. Administrative Report 8. ADJOURNMENT City Manager's Office 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding 1. ROLL CALL ~ Present: Roland Raymond, Ron Malston, Nick Miller, Cliff Heus, Mike Hamrick, and Milton Stasek Absent: Sharon Loosli Ex-Officio Member_Present: Betty Glick Others Present: City Manager John Wise, Building Inspector Howard Hackney, Mrs. Deborah Daisy, ~` Mr. Morgan DeForest, Mrs. Emily DeForest, Mr. Lee VanLaningham, Mrs. Jean VanLaningham, Mr. John Williams, Mr. Dave Diamond, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Jim Udelhoven, Mr. Donald Brown, Mr. W. R. Jahrig, and Mr. Phil Evans 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Resolution PZ 77-3: Recommending Amendment of the Kenai Municipal District Zoning Code, Chapter 21.76, Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances Mr. Raymond asked the Commission if they had any additions or revisions to Resolution PZ 77-3 before opening the hearing to the public. There being no .additions or revisions, Mr. Raymond ~ proceeded to explain the items of the resolution and then opened the hearing to the public. Mr. DeForest and Mr. Bailey testified in favor of the resolution as they both felt that the resolution was to the benefit of the people of Kenai. There being no further public input, the hearing was brought back to the Commission for further consideration. MOTION: Mr. Stasek moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick for approval of Resolution PZ 77-3, recommending amendment of the Kenai Municipal District Zoning Code,. Chapter 21.76, Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Commission approve the agenda of the March 9, 1977, meeting. a Motion passed unanimously. K~C~U1dL L~1CCl.liltj 1!d1C:11 7, 17 / ! rciyc c 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1977 MOTION: } Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that the Commission approve the minutes of the February 23, 1977, meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS None 6. NEW BUSINESS. Mr. Wise stated that item 6-A and item 6-B were applications for the same lot, so it would be important that the Commission consider the two items jointly. Mr. Raymond stated that the Commission would consider items 6-A and 6-B jointly as the decision on item 6-A would effect item 6-B. Mr. Diamond, from Andy's Flying Service, stated that he intended to use the property for aircraft tie-downs and a building for a complete aircraft engine overhaul shop and machine shop plus office space. Mr. Udelhoven, from Udelhoven Oilfield Systems Services, stated that he intended to use the property for radio and electronic sales and repair and Ansul Distributorship. Mr. Wise stated that there would probably be more aeronautically oriented land opening up, possibly next spring. Mr. Malston stated that the value of construction on each lease application should be taken into consideration as far as the taxes to the City and the Airport were concerned. After further discussion by the Commission, Mr. Raymond asked the Administration if there were any recommendations. Mr. Wise stated that these items were placed on the agenda at the same time because the City ordinance has no provisions about taking an application for a lease hold that has already been applied-for, the only provision the ordinance has is that when the lease land is initially available it is placed up for auction at premium bid. After that, it usually falls essentially to the first request that meets the requirements both in the terms of the lease and the liability of the planner. A. Lease Application: Lot 4, Block 5, General Aviation Apron, Andy's Flying Service MOTION: Mr..Hamrick moved seconded by Mr. Heus, for recommendation of approval of Lot 4, Block 5, General Aviation Apron, Andy's Flying Service. (Item -6-A continued} .... y ~. The Commission discussed the completion date of the application. Mr.-Heus asked Mr. Diamond if he would be willing to modify his `~ lease application to state that the completion date for major construction would be February, 1979. Mr. Diamond stated that he would be willing to modify his lease application to state that the major construction would be completed by February, 1979. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, to amend Item B of the Time Schedule on the lease application to read as follows: B. To be completed by February, 1979. Motion passed as amended by roll call vote. Voting yes, Raymond, Miller, Heus, and. Hamrick. Voting no, Malston. Mr. Stasek refrained from voting due to conflict of interest. B. Lease Application: Lot 4, Block 5, General Aviation Apron, Udelhoven Oilfield Systems Services Mr. Raymond stated that because of the action taken in Item 6-A of the agenda, the Commission would not act on Item 6-B. Mr. Malston asked that the Administration work with Mr. Udelhoven in finding another suitable lot. C. Lease Application: Lot 2, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Mr. Evans stated that he intended to use the lot for key lock storage and open storage and discussed the fencing and setback requirements with the Commission. MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, for recommendation of approval of Lot 2, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. The Commission discussed the possibility of a more suitable piece of property for the type of business that Mr. Evans proposed. Mr. Raymond asked the Administration about any other lots that were available. Mr. Wise pointed out the remaining available lots in the area. Mr. Wise stated that the size of some of these lots are larger which might be an asset to Mr. Evans. Mr. Hamrick withdrew his motion. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Stasek, to table this lease application j until the next Commission meeting and have the Administration research some alternate lots and collaborate with Mr. Evans on a more suitable lot. ncy alai L'SGG l.llly 1'lal l.ll 7 , 17 / / .~ uyG Y (Item 6-C continued) J Mr. Raymond asked Mr. Evans if the motion was agreeable with him and explained that his present application will stand unless he does decide on another lot. Mr. Evans .agreed to the motion. Motion passed unanimously. D. Botens' Subdivision: Preliminary Plat MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Miller for recommendation of approval of Botens' Subdivision, Preliminary Plat. After further discussion of the said plat, the Commission members decided that any discrepancies on the plat should be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, to amend that. the following discrepancies on the submitted plat be corrected before approval: 1. Access to the lot be clarified. 2. Setback lines be shown. } 3. Copies of the agreements between the City of Kenai and the subdivision owner for the provision of utilities and amenities such as, but not limited to, public water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, roads, street lights, paving, curbs and gutters in accordance with City standards be submitted. 4. Easements for HEA be shown. 5. Size of lots appears to be too small for on-site water and sewer. 6. No north point is shown on the vicinity map. Motion passed as amended by roll call vote. Voting yes, Malston, Raymond, Miller, Heus, and Stasek. Voting no, Hamrick. E. Inquiry into change of zoning for Lot 6, Block 15, Old Kenai Townsite A letter was received from Mr. W. R. Jahrig requesting a change in zoning to change from a second hand store into a dining room restaurant. Mr. Jahrig explained his reasons for wanting this zoning change to the Commission. Mr. Raymond stated that this item had been included in Resolution PZ 77-3 as a conditional use in an Urban Residential (RU) Zone. i\liy \A1M1 1'!V \.,. 1~111y 1'lUlt.ll J, iJ / / L ldyV J (Ltem 6-E continued) } After further discussion by the Commission, Mr. Raymond stated that Mr. Jahrig would have to provide the Commission with a more specific development plan showing the location of the existing building, what the plans are to develop it, and showing off street parking. Mr. Raymond also stated that under the present zoning ordinance the restaurant would still require a conditional use permit, so the Commission would have to receive a development plan and any other data required in accordance with Section 21.76.220 of the Kenai Municipal District Zoning Code before they could set up a public hearing for the .conditional use permit. F. Inquiry into temporary building in General Commercial Zone Mrs. Nel Dod of Alaska Marketing and Management, called City Hall on Wednesday, March 2, 1977, and stated that she~has a person who is interested in purchasing a lot in a General Commercial Zone for a greenhouse and nursery type of business. The interested person was wondering if they could put up a temporary greenhouse on the property until he could acquire the glass or polyethylene to construct the permanent greenhouse. Mr. Wise suggested that the Commission might require a Surety Bond for a certain duration. Mr. Hackney suggested that the City issue the person a temporary building permit for six months to a year. i Mr. Raymond proposed that the Commission not act on this item until Mr. Wise could collaborate with the City Attorney on the .subject. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. CitX Council Report Councilwoman Glick stated that at the meeting of March 2, 1977, the City Council held a Public Hearing on the ordinance regarding Charter Amendment on Special Assessments. The ordinance was tabled until the next meeting.. They also held a Public Hearing regarding the disposition of the old library building. After much discussion, the Administration was directed to work with the Historical Society regarding the lease and requirements. City Council approved the purchase of a new police car from Alaska Chrysler, the grant for the purchase of a new radar gun, the contract for Malone Surveying regarding survey work on the newly rezoned area out by the Katmai, and the lease for Bussell Electric. City Council also voiced non-objection to the renewal of the liquor license for the Rig Bar. Regular Meeting March y, ly/7 Yage b B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report ~ Mrs. Glick .stated that at the meeting of March 7, 1977, the Commission had a presentation from D4r. Wayne Pichon of WAPORA, Inc., whose firm has .been given a contract to do an Environmental Review of the Kenai River. Mr. Pichon plans to hold Public Hearings on this subject. The Commission also considered .the foreclosed parcels of land for sale by the Borough. After much discussion, the Commission decided that they needed more time to properly review the parcels and. recommended that the Borough Assembly hold. off on them as well. i The Commission discussed the proposal sites for the new Soldotna Elementary and Homer Elementary schools. McLane Surveying was. awarded the consulting contract with regard to reviewing the subdivision plats. 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. ~ E. Administrative. Report Mr. Wise reported on the lands behind the dock and told the Commission what was happening in regard to this land. In regard to the letter written to Mr. Tom Murphy of Town and Country Pumping regarding the storage of portable toilets, Mr. Hackney asked the Commission where they would like him to tell Mr. Murphy to move them to. The Commission stated that the above mentioned facilities should be stored in a commercial zone. Mr. John Williams reported to the Commission on the past and present growth impact in the Kenai area. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Commission adjourn the r-larch 9, 1977, meeting. - Motion passed unanimously. ~ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~Q..a Q. k ~l Paula A. Kidd, Planning Secretary