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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-11 P&Z MinutesAGENDA 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 l E. Request for Conditional Use Permit: Phil Evans F. Lease of Adjoining Lands: Kenai Air Service G. Plat of F.A.A. Lands Page 2 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) Page 3 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. 1 Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 11, 1977 (Item 5 continued) H. Land Sale Request: Dennis Carlson Page 5 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) Page 6 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. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 11, 1977 (Item 6-B continued) Page 7 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. } Mr. Wise recommended that Mr. Idle defer on this subject until next month when the City receives more information on their Airport Master Plan. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 11, 1977 (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.. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 11, 1977 Page 9 (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