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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-07-13 P&Z MinutesAGENDA Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 City Manager's Office 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding 1. OATH OF OFFICE TO DIANA LUNDSTROM 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Petition to Rezone Highlands Subdivision, Block 4, Lot 1, Located within the City of Kenai, from Rural Residential (RR) District to i General Commercial (CG) District B. Petition to Rezone Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 2, Block 2, Lot 6, Located within the City of Kenai, from Rural Residential (RR) District to General Commercial (CG) District 4. AGENDA APPROVAL 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1977 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Inquiry into Day Care Center: Tawna Gray B. Resolution No. PZ 77-14: Amending Chapter 21.76 of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Kenai Municipal District ~ Zoning Code C. Petition to Vacate and Revert to Acreage Lots 11 through 18, Block 1, Highlands Subdivision, Located within the City of Kenai D. Highlands Subdivision, Lot 11-A, Block l: Preliminary/Final Plat E. Northgate Subdivision Part Two: Revised Final Plat F. Northgate Subdivision Part Three: Final Plat G. Lots 39 and 40, Block 1, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision: Replat H. Appointment to Airport Advisory Committee 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Brokerage of City Land B. Approval of Concept, Lease Application: Serendipity Enterprises, Inc. C. Inquiry into Preschool: Debra Spires D. Request for Variance of Set Back on Lot 14, Block 5, Old Kenai Townsite ~ E. Lease Application: Lot 1, Block 2, General Aviation Apron F. Jaynes Subdivision Addition No. 2: Preliminary Plat G. Anglers Acres Subdivision Addition No. 1: Preliminary Plat AGENDA Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 page 2 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Administrative Report 9. ADJOURNMENT xenai rlanning ana toning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 City Manager's. Office 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding 1 1. OATH OF OFFICE TO DIANA LUNDSTROM The Oath of Office was given to Diana Lundstrom. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Roland Raymond, Ron Malston, Cliff Heus, Milton Stasek, and Diana Lundstrom Absent: Nick Miller, and Sharon Loosli Ex-Officio Member Present: Betty Glick Others Present: City Manager John Wise, Gary Barrier, Debra Spires, Doris Schmidt, Craig Freas, and Dick Swain 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Petition to Rezone Highlands Subdivision, Block 4, Lot 1, Located. within the City of Kenai, from Rural Residential (RR) District to General Commercial (CG) District The hearing was opened to the public. There being no public input at this time, the hearing was brought back to the Commission for ~ further consideration. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Jim Elson was presented to the Commission. Mr. and Mrs. Elson stated in their letter that they were opposed to this request for rezoning and asked that it be denied for the following reasons: 1. The City of Kenai has substantial General Commercial Zones available in developed and undeveloped land.. 2. To approve this application would be to "spot zone" and does not conform to the City's previous policies, Comprehensive Development Plan, or theories of good community planning and development. 3. To approve this application would jeopardize the character and integrity of the existing neighborhood which is residential. 4. They purchased their home in August 1968, because of the rural residential nature of the area. They do not want to live in a business district. MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Stasek, that the Commission table this petition to rezone Highlands Subdivision, Block 4, Lot 1, located 1 within the City of Kenai, from Rural Residential (RR) District to General Commercial (CrJ) District. Motion failed unanimously by roll call vote. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 (.Item 3-A continued) Page 2 The Commission discussed this item further and decided to go ahead and take action. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that the Commission recommend approval of Ordinance 77-43, a petition to rezone Highlands Subdivision, Block 4, Lot 1, located within the City of Kenai, from Rural Residential (RR) District to General Commercial (CG) District. Motion failed unanimously by roll call vote. B. Petition to Rezone Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 2, Block 2, Lot 6, Located within the City of Kenai, from Rural Residential (RR) District to General Commercial (C G) District The hearing was opened to the public. Mr. Barrier explained that he planned to use this property for a retail ti re store. Mr. Barrier also explained his intended plot plan to the Commission. There being no further public input at this time, the hearing was brought back to the Commission for further consideration. ~ MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, that the Commission recommend approval of Ordinance 77-42, a petition to rezone Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 2, Block 2, Lot 6, located within the City of Kenai, from Rural Residential (RR) District to General Commercial (CG) District. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 4. AGENDA APPROVAL Mrs. Kidd stated that there would be two additions to the agenda under item 7. NEW BUSINESS. The additions were as follows: F. Jaynes Subdivision Addition No. 2: Preliminary Plat G. Anglers Acres Subdivision Addition No. l: Preliminary Plat MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. the agenda of the June 22, 1977, Malston, that the Commission approve meeting with additions as stated. Motion passed unanimously. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 Page 3 5. APPROVAL OF MUNITES OF JUNE 22, 1977 ~ Mr. Heus stated that number 11 under Item 5-C, on Page 3, should read as follows: 11. Fifty year flood plain is not indicated. MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, that the Commission approve the minutes of the June 22, 1977, meeting with corrections as stated. Motion passed unanimously. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Inquiry into Day Care Center: Tawna Gray As Ms. Gray was not present to speak, the Commission went on to the next item. B. Resolution No. PZ 77-14: Amending Chapter 21.76 of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Kenai Municipal District Zoning Code Mr. Raymond suggested that to City Council for their meeting on Wednesday, July The Commission agreed that the Council. members before No. PZ 77-14. Resolution No. PZ 77-14 be presented input at the next regular City Council 20, 1977. they would like to have the input of proceeding any further with Resolution C. Petition to Vacate and .Revert to Acreage Lots 11 through 18, Block 1, Highlands Subdivision, Located within the City of Kenai MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, to recommend approval of the petition to vacate and revert to acreage Lots 11 through 18, Block 1, Highlands Subdivision, located within the City of Kenai. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. D. Highlands Subdivision, Lot 11-A, Block l: Preliminary/Final Plat MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 77-15 recommending approval of Highlands Subdivision, Lot 11-A, Block 1, Preliminary/Finnl Plat, subject to the following conditions: correction of negative findings of items 6,7,8, and 10. 6. Set back lines are not indicated. xenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 (Item 6-D continued) Page 4 7. 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, road(s), street lights, paving, curbs and gutters in accordance with City standards have not been received. 8. Status and ownership of surrounding land is not shown. ?. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City code. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. E. Northgate Subdivision Part Two: Revised Final Plat MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 77-16 recommending approval of Northgate Subdivision Part Two, Revised Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: correction of negative findings of items 7 and 10. 7. 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, road(s), street lights, paving, curbs and gutters ~ in accordance with City standards have not been received. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City code. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. F. Northgate Subdivision. Part Three: Final Plat Mr. Freas stated that the owners of this subdivision did not care for some of the street names and would like to know if they could be changed. Mr. Heus explained that the street names that had been given were in accordance with City oridnance. Mr. Wise stated that the Administration would prefer that the street names remain in accordance with the City street naming map. The Commission informed Mr. Freas taht if the owners felt strongly enough about this subject that they could petition City Council to have the City street naming maps changed. Mr. Freas stated that he would inform his client of the Commission's recommendations. xenai Planning ana Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 (Item 6-F continued) Page 5 MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Stasek, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 77-17 recommending approval of Northgate Subdivision Part Three, Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: correction of negative findings of items 7 and 10. 7. 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, road(s), street lights, paving, curbs and gutters in accordance with City standards have not been received. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City code. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G. Lots 39 and 40, Block 1, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision: Replat MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 77-18 recommending approval of Lots 39 and 40, Block 1, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision, Replat, subject to the following conditions: correction of negative findings of items 5, 8, and 10. 5. Appropriate right-of-way ahs not been. designated and is not appropriate for the zone. 8. Status and ownership of surrounding land is not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City code. H. Appointment to Airport Advisory Committee MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, to nominate Mr. Stasek at the Airport Advisory Committee representative for the Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Stasek agreed to act as the Airport Advisory Committee representative for the Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Borkerage of City Lands ? The Commission discussed the brokerage of City lands with r~r. Wise. There was conflicting interest among the Commission members as whether or not to turn City lands over to the brokers to try to lease. xenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 Page 6 (Item 7-A continued) ~i Mr. Raymond suggested that the Commission members think this item over and bring it up again at the next regular meeting of the Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission. MOTION: Mrs. Lundstrom moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to table this item for further comment until the next regular meeting of the Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, July 27, 1977. t Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes: Raymond, Heus, Lundstrom, and Stasek. Voting no: Malston. B. Approval of Concept, Lease Application: Serendipity Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Swain submitted a written proposal of his plans regarding this lease application for a national franchise, consisting of a 40 room motel, restaurant, lounge, and shopping arcade, to the Commission members and reviewed the proposal and plot plan with them. MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, to recommend approval of the concept for the lease application by Serendipity Enterprises, inc., making sure that there is adequate access specifically south of their site. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mr. Heus stated that he would like to have the City Administration submit a preliminary plat of the survey of the 29 acres, a part of which is proposed for use in this lease, by August 15, 1977, for the Commission to review. Mr. Wise stated that he would contact Mr. Malone of Malone Surveying and try to get this particular information for the Commission. C. Inquiry into Preschool: Debra Spires Ms. Spires stated that she was interested in building a Preschool. She stated that she had already checked out all of the State requirements and asked the Commission what area they would suggest that she look at to buy the property. The Commission recommended that Ms. Spires look for property in some of the Urban Residential (RU) Districts in the City. The Commission also advised res. Spires that if she found property in an area where she would like to build that she should let the Commission know so that they could set up a public hearing for a conditional use permit. xenai rlanning ana toning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 (Item 7 continued) Page 7 D. Request for Variance of Set Back on Lot 14, Block 5, Old Kenai Townsite Mr. Jerry Andrews submitted a letter to the Commission requesting a variance of set back requirements on Lot 14, Block 5 of the Old Kenai Townsite in order to build a 4 unit apartment building. After reviewing Mr. Andrew's plot plan, the Commission decided r that Mr. Andrews would really need a variance for the following three items: 1. Minimum square footage 2. Set back requirements 3. Parking requirements The Commission asked the City Administration to advise Mr. Andrews that, based on his concept of development, the Commission could not encourage him to proceed with his request for variance. E. Lease Application: Lot 1, Block 2, General Aviation Apron MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Stasek, to recommend approval of the lease application by Andy's Flying Service for Lot 1, Block 2, General Aviation Apron. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. F. Jaynes Subdivision Addition No. l: Preliminary Plat MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 77-19 recommending approval. of Jaynes Subdivision Addition No. 1, Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions: Correction of negative findings of items 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11. 6. Set back lines are not indicated. 7. 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, road(s), street lights, paving, curbs and gutters in accordance with City standards have not been received. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City code. 11. The 20' radius on all corners should be indicated. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 Page 8 (Ltem 7 continued) G. Anglers Acres Subdivision Addition No. l: Preliminary Plat MOTION: Mrs. Lundstrom moved, seconded by Mr. Stasek, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 77-20 recommending approval of Anglers Acres Subdivision Addition No. 1, Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions: correction of negative findings of items 7, 8, 9, and 10. ~ 7. Copies of 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, road(s), street lights, paving, curbs and gutters in accordance with City standards have not been received. 8. Status and ownership of surrounding land is not shown. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City code. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ~ 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report Councilwoman Glick reported that at the meeting of July 6, 1977, Council held a Public Hearing with regard to abatement of public nuisances. Several people spoke regardint the properties in question. One request was made to burn off the remains of an old building. There were also some 90 day extentions given to clean up the properties. Council also approved a lease request by Vesta Leigh for space in the Airport Terminal Building for a gift shop. Most of the items of new business were renewing of leases and/or special use permits. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report Mrs. Glick stated that at the meeting of June 27, 1977, Mr. Gordon Main, City .Engineer for Soldotna, was seated as the representative from Soldotna. This brought the Commission to full membership, but with the approval of only 3 of the 4 reappointments the Commission will now be short a member. Mr. Ed Hackert also gave a presentation on the school bond package. The Commission approved Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 77-35 for the City of Kenai, "Approving the Exercise of Power by the City to Protect its Watershed outside its Boundaries". At the next Commission meeting on Monday, August 18, 1977, John Davis will give a briefing on the Cook Inlet Air Resources Management District. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 13, 1977 (Item 8 continued) C. Administrative Report None 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 9 MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that the Commission adjourn the July 13, 1977, meeting. Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Paula A. Kidd, Planning Secretary