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Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 11, 1977
City Manager's Office 7:00 p.m.
Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Petition to Rezone a Portion of the E1/2NW1/4SE1/4 and a Portion of
the Nl/2W1/2NW1/4SE1/4 of Section 4, T6N, R11W, S.M., Involving
Approximately 30 Acres within the. City of Kenai, from Rural
Residential (RR) District to Heavy Industrial (IH) District
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 13, 1977
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Request for Conditional Use Permit: Debra Spires
~ B. Resolution No. PZ 77-14: Amending Chapter 21.76 of the Kenai
Peninsual Borough Code of Ordinances
Pertaining to the Kenai Municipal District
Zoning Code
C. Approval of Square Footage: Lots 1 and 12, Block 7, Mommsen
Subdivision, Gillam-Padgett Properties
D. Approval of Square Footage: Lot 22, Block 5, Old Townsite of Kenai
E. Request for Variance of Set Back on Lot 14, Block 5, Old Townsite of
Kenai
F. Brokerage of City Land: Chamber of Commerce
G. Proposed Subdivision: Lot 5, Section 34, T6N, R11W, S.B.&M.
H. Land Sale Request: Dennis Carlson
I. Kenai Spur - Airport Lease Property: O'Connell/Ackerly Plot
J. Approval of Concept of Lease: Southwest Corner Beaver Loop and
Spur Highway
K. Original Townsite of Kenai, Replat Lots 1 through 4, Block 15;
Preliminary/Final Plat
AGENDA
Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 11, 1977
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Boten's Tracts: Preliminary Plat
B. Angler's Acres Subdivision, Part Two: Final Plat
C. V.I.P. Country Estates Subdivision, Part Two: Final Plat
D. V.I.P. Ranch Estates Subdivision, Part Three: Final Plat
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E. Request for Conditional Use Permit: Phil Evans
F. Lease of Adjoining Lands: Kenai Air Service
G. Plat of F.A.A. Lands
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7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. City Council Report: Betty Glick
B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick
C. Airport Advisory Committee Report: Milton Stasek
D. Administrative Report
8. ADJOURNMENT
Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 11, 1977
City Manager's Office 7:00 p.m.
Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Roland Raymond, Sharon Loosli, Ron Malston, and Diana Lundstrom
Absent: Nick Miller, Cliff Heus, and. Milton Stasek
Ex-Officio Member Present:
Others Present:
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Betty Glick
City Manager John Wise, Will Jahrig, Dick Mueller,
Carl Hillie, Jerry Andrews, Gary Idle, and Gaylord
Atkins
A. Petition to Rezone a Portion of the El/2NW1/4SE1/4 and a Portion of
the N1/2W1/2NW1/4SE1/4 of Section 4, T6N, R11W, S.M., Involving
Approximately 30 Acres within the City of Kenai, from Rural
Residential (RR District to Heavy In ustrial IH 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.
MOTION:
Mr. Malston moved, sec
the petition to rezone
the Nl/2W1/2NW1/4SE1/4
approximately 30 acres
(RR) District to Heavy
ended by Mrs. Loosli, to recommend approval of
a portion of the El/2NW1/4SE1/4 and a portion of
of Section 4, T6N, R11W, S.M., involving
within the City of Kenai, from Rural Residential
Industrial (IH) District.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mrs. Kidd stated that there would be an addition .to the agenda under
item 6. NEW BUSINESS. The addition was as follows:
G. Plat of F.A.A. Lands
MOTION:
Mrs. Lundstrom moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that the Commission
approve the agenda of the August 11,'I977,.me.eting with additions. as
stated.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 13, 1977
MOTION:
Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, that the Commission
approve the minutes of the July 13, 1977, meeting as written.
Motion passed unanimously.
Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 11, 1977
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Request for Conditional Use Permit: Debra Spires
Page 2
Since Ms. Spires was not present, no ~.ction was taken on this iterl.
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
~' The Commission discussed Resolution No. PZ 77-14 and asked that.
the Administration have the resolution retyped with the following
changes:
1. WHEREAS, The Borough Assembly has referred this matter to the
Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission for comment and Public
Hearing.
2. Item 3. That. section 21.76.070 C.l. be amended to read:
1. Minimum lot area - in accordance with
Borough Platting Ordinance or State Law,
whichever governs;
3. Item 16. G. 1. c. Water and sewer facilities shall be
adequate to supply the development.
A letter of agreement between the
applicant and the City to provide
water and sewer services shall accompany
the application;
4 Item 19. That section 21.76.140 J. be deleted;
5. Item 20. That Section 21.76.190 F.4. and F.5, be amended to read
in their entirety as follows:
Off Street Parking
4. Multiple family dwellings and other places
containing dwelling units / 2 spaces per
dwelling unit up to 150 units, 1 space
per unit thereafter;
5. Single family dwellings, two family dwellings
and parish houses / 2 parking spaces per each
dwelling unit;
The Commission asked that Resolution No. PZ 77-14 be placed on the
agenda for the next regular meeting of the Kenai Advisory Planning
and Zoning Commission on August 24, 1977, under Old Business so
that they may review the revised copy of the resolution and set
a date for a Public Hearing on this item.
Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 11, 1977
(Item 5 continued)
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C. Approval of Square Footage: Lots 1 and 12, Block 7, Mommsen
Subdivision, Gillam-Padgett Properties
Mr. Raymond stated that Mr. Padgett had met with the Commission
on August 10, 1977, and explained to them that Lots 1 and 12
together made up 28,500 square feet and that a two story, 24 unit
apartment had been planned for each lot, which came out to
approximately 1,187 square feet per unit.
MOTION:
Mrs. Loosli moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that the Commission
approve the minimum square footage of Lots 1 and 12, Block 7,
Gillam-Padgett Properties.
Motion passed unanimously.
D. Approval of Square Footage: Lot 22, Block 5, Old Townsite of Kenai
Mr. Raymond Miller submitted a letter to the Commission requesting
approval of the minimum square footage of 8,376.25 square feet for
an eight-plex on Lot 22, Block 5, Old Townsite of Kenai.
Mr. Wise stated that Lot 22, Block 5, Old Townsite of Kenai, is
zoned Central Commercial and that the street abutting this. property
is not a main thoroughfare.
The Commission discussed this item and decided that what Per. Miller
actually needed would be a variance for the setback. from the center
line of a City street.
The Commission explained the steps that would have to be taken to
set up a public hearing for the request for a variance of the set
back from .the center line of a City street.
E. Request for Variance of Set Back on Lot 14, Block 5, Old Kenai
Townsite
Mrs. Kidd explained to the Commission that Mr. Andrews had asked
that this item be placed on the agenda again so that he could
discuss the action taken by the Commission on this item at the
meeting of July 13, 1977.
Mr. Andrews went over his request with the Commission and
explained his development plans to them.
Mr. Raymond advised Mr. Andrews of the steps that would need
to be taken in order to set up a public hearing for this request
for a variance of the set back from the center line of a City street.
Mr. Raymond also explained that at the time of the public hearing
the Commission would want to know the dimensions of his property
development and would like to see a detailed layout of his
development plans.
Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 11, 1977 Page 4
(Item 5 continued)
F. Brokerage of City Land: Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Wise asked Mr. Mueller to explain item number 4 of the proposal
for the Brokerage of City Lands which reads as follows:
4. The broker, in putting together a sale or lease would have full
.authority, within the zoning of the City, to work out details
with the builders or developers. Comprehensive planning and
zoning should be developed and specified on each lot listed with
the brokers. A zoning map for the City must be developed.
Mr. Mueller explained that this owuld mean that the broker could
set up a whole project up as long as they met the zoning requirements.
In other words, they would have a free hand to put a project
together. Also, the brokers would need a zoning map of the City.
Mr. Raymond explained that several of the members of the Commission
were absent and that he would not propose that the Commission take
any action at this time. Also, at this point the Commission would
like to take in some more input before making a recommendation.
Mrs. Lundstrom stated that since she would be absent from the next
two meetings, she would like to go on record as recommending
approval of this proposal for the brokerage of City land.
Mr. Malston stated that he did not agree with item number 4 of the
proposal because he felt that the City has the right to be able to
say what type of use they would like the lands to be put to.
Mr. Raymond asked that this item be placed on the agenda as Old
Business at the next regular meeting of the Advisory Planning and
Zoning Commission on August 24, 1977, for further discussion.
G. Proposed Subdivision: Lot 5, Section 34, T6N, R11W, S.B.&M.
Ms. Mavis Pearson submitted a letter and a proposed subdivision
plat of Lot 5, Section 34, T6N, R11W, S.B.&M. asking if the plat
met with the Planning Commission's approval.
MOTION:
Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, that the Commission
table this item until the next regular meeting of the Advisory Planning
and Zoning Commission on August 24, 1977, so that the Planning Secretary
could obtain more information on this item.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Regular Meeting August 11, 1977
(Item 5 continued)
H. Land Sale Request: Dennis Carlson
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Mr. Wise explained where the land is located and told the Commission
that Mr. Carlson has asked that this land be made available for sale.
Mr. Wise also explained that in order to do this the land would have
to be replatted.
The Commission discussed this item and stated that they would like
to see this land made available.
MOTION:
Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, to recommend to City
Council to try to find some money to plat this land for sale to
Mr. Carlson.
Motion passed unanimously.
I. Kenai Spur - Airport Lease Property: O'Connell/Ackerly Plot
The Commission reviewed this plat and., from the traffic standpoint,
suggested that one driveway. or the other that had been proposed
be used, but not both of them. The Commission also recommended that
the applicant be made responsible for the maintenance of the green
belt area.
~ MOTION
Mr. Malston moved, seconded
approval of the concept of
the suggestions as stated.
Motion passed unanimously.
by Mrs. Loosli, that the Commission recommend
the Kenai Spur - Airport Lease Property with
J. Approval of Concept of Lease: Southwest Corner of Beaver Loop
and Spur Highway
Mr. Hille explained that at the rate that First Federal Savings and
Loan is growing, their office in the mall is just becoming too
small. Mr. Hille presented his conceptual development plans for a
new First Federal Savings and Loan building to the Commission and
went over his plans with them.
MOTION:
Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, to recommend approval of the
concept to lease the Southwest Corner of Beaver Loop and the Spur Highway
to Carl L. Hille for a new First Federal Savings and Loan building.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The Commission also asked the Administration to proceed with getting
this land released from F.A.A. and to proceed with getting this
particular property surveyed and platted.
Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 11, 1977
(Item 5 continued)
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K. Original Townsite of Kenai, Replat Lots 1 through 4, Block 15:
Preliminary Final Plat
MOTION:
Mrs. Loosli moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, to adopt Resolution No.
PZ 77-21 recommending approval of Lots 1 through 4, Block 15, Original
Townsite of Kenai, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
correction of negative findings of items 6, 8, 9, and 10.
6. Set back lines are not indicated.
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.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Boten's Tracts: Preliminary Plat
~ MOTION:
Mrs.. Lundstrom moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, to adopt Resolution No.
PZ 77-22 recommending approval of Boten's Tract, Preliminary Plat,
subject to the following conditions: correction of negative findings
of items 5, 6, 9, and 10.
5. Appropriate right-of-way has not been designated and is not
appropriate for the zone.
6. Set back lines are not indicated.
9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown.
10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with
City code.
Motion passed unanimously.
B. Angler's Acres Subdivision, Part Two:. Final Plat
MOTION:
Mrs. Loosli moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, to adopt Resolution No.
PZ 77-23 recommending approval of Angler's Acres Subdivision, Part Two.,
Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: correction of
negative findings of items 8, 9, and 10.
8. -Status and ownership of surrounding land is not shown to the north
and south.
9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown.
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(Item 6-B continued)
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10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with
City code.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. V.I.P. Country Estates Subdivision, Part Two: Final-Plat
MOTION:
Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Lundstrom, to adopt Resolution No.
PZ 77-24 recommending approval of V.I.P. Country Estates Subdivision,
Part Two, Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: correction
of negative findings of items 8, 9, and 10.
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.
D. V.I.P. Ranch Estates Subdivision, Part Three: Final Plat
MOTION:
Mrs. Lundstrom moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, to adopt Resolution No.
PZ 77-25 recommending approval of V.I.P. Ranch Estates Subdivision,
Part Three, Final Plat subject to the following conditions: correction
of negative findings of items 8, 9, and 10.
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.
E. Request for Conditional Use Permit: Phil Evans
Since Mr. Evans was not present, no action was taken on this item.
F. Lease of Adjoining Lands: Kenai Air Service
Mr. Idle explained that Kenai Air Service presently needs more room
for the growth of their business, but there is no surrounding
property available at this time. Mr. Idle stated that Kenai Air
Service is interested in obtaining the property to the north of
them which previously a buffer strip.
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Mr. Wise recommended that Mr. Idle defer on this subject until
next month when the City receives more information on their Airport
Master Plan.
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(Item 6-F continued)
Page 8
Mr. Malston recommended that the Administration get together with
Kenai Air Service and work out an equitable solution for Kenai Air
Service and the City.
G. Plat of F.A.A. Lands
Mr. Wise presented a plat of the F.A.A. Lease Lands that have just
been surveyed to the Commission for their input as to where and
how they thought the right-of-ways, buffer strips,. etc. should
be before the plat was presented to City Council.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. City Council Report
Councilwoman Glick reported that at the meeting of July 20, 1977,
Mr. Raymond brought the Council up to date on what the Planning
Commission has been doing regarding the updating of the zoning code.
There was also a presentation on the leasing of the Airport Terminal
Bar/Cafe and discussion regarding the lease.
Council approved the lease concept for Vesta Leigh, approved
Resolution 77-95 accepting the Deed of Release from F.A.A. for the
land on the corner of Beaver Loop and the Spur Highway, and approved
7 the lease concept for Serendipity Enterprises.
At the meeting of August 3, 1977, the main item of concern was the
introduction of Ordinance 354-77 regarding a water line to be
installed in the General Aviation Apron. Also, there will be
a public hearing on Ordinance 355-77 regarding Financial and
Campaign Disclosures. The public hearing for this ordinance will
be held on August 18, 1977.
B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Mrs. Glick stated that at the meeting of July 18, 1977, the
reappointed Commissioners were sworn in and seated. The zoning
change for Valhalla Heights was recommend to the Borough Assembly
for approval, and the denial of zoning change for Highlands
Subdivision was recommended to the Borough Assembly.
Also, Dr. Reid from Cook Inlet Air Management Committee gave a
very informative summation of the work they have been doing. They
are now in the process of revising their ordinances.
At the meeting of August 1, 1977, the main item on the agenda was
a presentation by Mayor Gillman. This was in regard to the Borough
Planning Commission's role in Borough Planning-and better
~ communications with the Administration such as the Borough Assembly,
etc. The Commission is also starting to look at the Borough
Subdivision ordinances in regard to revisions and updating..
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(Item 7 continued)
C. Airport Advisory Committee Report
As Mr. Stasek was not present, there was no report given.
D. Administrative Report
Mr. Wise informed the Commission of the progress on the grant monies
for projects such as the Reservoir, water and sewer main extensions,
local roads and trails, etc.
8. ADJOURNMENT
PdOT ION
Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, that the Commission adjourn
the August 11, 1977, meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula A. Kidd, Planning Secretary