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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-14 P&Z MinutesAGENDA Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 14, 1977 ~ Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Request for Variance: B. Request for Variance: 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Lot 22, Block 5, Original Kenai Townsite, W. R. Jahrig Lot 14, Block 5, Original Kenai Townsite Jerry Andrews 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 31, 1977 5. OLD BUSINESS A. 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 ~~ B. Brokerage of City Lands C. Proposed Subdivision: 6. NEW BUSINESS Lot 5, Section 34, T6N, R11W, S.B.&M., Mavis Pearson A. Lease Application:. Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park, Estes Music Studios B. Lease Application: Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 4, Section 5, T5N, R11W, S.M., Love's Sports Center C. Inquiry into Variance: John Williams D. Shaginoff Subdivision: Preliminary Plat E. Discussion on Possible Use Permit: Betty Glick 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Airport Advisory Committee Report D. Administrative Report 8. ADJOURNMENT Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 14, 1977 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding 1. ROLL CALL Present: Roland Raymond, Sharon Loosli, Ron Malston, and Cliff Heus Absent: Nick Miller, and Diana Lundstrom Ex-Officio Member Present: Betty Glick Others Present: City Manager John Wise, W. R. Jahrig, Jerry Andrews, } - Jim Bookey, Mavis Estes, John Williams, Robert Love, and Mavis Pearson 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Request for Variance: Lot 22, Block 5, Original Kenai Townsite, W. R. Jahrig Mr. Raymond explained that Mr. Jahrig was requesting that the fifty foot (50') set back from the center line be waived and a set back for this lot be established, due to dedicated right-of-way, at thirty-five feet (35') from the center line. Mr. Raymond then opened the hearing for public comment. Mr. Jahrig stated that he is getting ready to sell this lot and the buyer is planning to use the lot for an apartment building. ' Mr. Jahrig also stated that, in the same section of town, both the. Cedars Apartments and the Toyon Villa Apartments have a less than minimum set back. There being no further public. input at this-time, the hearing was brought back to the Commission for further consideration. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that the Commission recommend approval of the petition for exception to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Title 21, Section 21.76.150, specifically the minimum set back from the center line of City streets within a Central Commercial (CC) Zone of the City of Kenai, for Lot 22, Block 5, Kenai Townsite, Section 5, T5N, R11W, S.B.&M,, as received by Mr. W. R. Jahrig, from a fifty foot (50') set back to a thirty-five foot (35') set back. The Commission held further discussion regarding the size of the streets and the size of the lots in the Original Kenai Townsite. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that the Commission table this Request for Variance until the next regular meeting of the Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission on September 28, 1977, so that the Commission could gather data as to the status of the Cedars. Apartments and the Toyon Villa Apartments. Motion failed by tie roll call vote. Voting yes: Raymond, and Heus. Voting no: Loosli, and Malston. QUESTION- MAIN MOTION: Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes: Raymond, Loosli, and Heus. Voting no: Malston Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 14, 1977 Page 2 (Item 2 continued) ~ B. Request for Variance: Lot 14, Block 5, Original Kenai Townsite, Jerry Andrews Mr. Raymond explained that Mr. Andrews was requesting that the fifty foot (50') set back from the center line be waived and a set back for this lot be established at thirty-five feet (35') from the center line. Mr. Raymond then. opened the hearing for public comment. Mr. Andrews presented his development plans to the Commission. Mr. Andrews also stated that if the Commission would like more parking in these plans that. he would be willing to dedicate a parking easement on the next lot. Mr. Bookey stated that he does not want to see anything else built in this area of town that would require more on-street parking. Written comment by Mary Nissen stating that she was not in favor of this Request for Variance was presented 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. Heus moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, that the Commission recommend approval of the petition for exception to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Title 21, Section 21.76.150, specifically the minimum set back from the center line of City streets within a Central Commercial (CC) Zone of the City of Kenai, for Lot 14, Block 5, Kenai Townsite, Section 5, T5N, R11W, S.B.&M., received by Mr. Jerry Andrews, from a fifty foot (50') set back to a thirty-five foot (35') set back. Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes: Raymond, Loosli, and Heus. Voting no: Malston. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mrs. Kidd stated that there would be an addition to the agenda under New Business. The addition was as follows: D. Shaginoff Subdivision: Preliminary Plat Mrs. Loosli stated that since the Commission has set a deadline for agenda additions at 2:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular meeting, there should be no additions to the agenda at this time. MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, that the Commission approve the agenda of the September 14, 1977, meeting with additions as stated. Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes: Raymond, Malston, and Heus. Voting no: Loosli. Regular Meeting September 14, 1977 (Item 3 continued) Page 3 Mrs. Glick stated that she also had and addition for the agenda under item 6. New Business. The addition was as follows:. E. Discussion on Possible Use Permit: Betty Glick MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, that the Commission approve the agenda of the September 14, 1977, meeting with additions as stated. Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes: Raymond, Malston, and Heus. Voting no: Loosli. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 31, 1977 MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, that the Commission approve the minutes of the August 31, 1977, meeting as written. Motion passed unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Resolution No. PZ 77-i4: Amending Chapter 21.76 of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Kenai Municipal District Mr. Raymond presented his rough draft of the Statement of Facts to the Commission and the Administration for review before-going to City Council for comment. Mr. Raymond asked the Planning Secretary to make sure that a final draft of the Statement of Facts was typed and placed on the City Council agenda for their next regular meeting. Mr.~Raymond also asked that this item be placed under Old Business on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission on September 28, 1977. ~. Brokerage of City Land Mr. Wise presented the rough draft of a Counter Proposal to be presented to the brokers regarding their proposal for the Brokerage of City Lands. Mr. Wise also stated that this counter proposal only covered the City lease lands because this is the issue before the City Council at this time. Mr. Wise stated that he would also work up a counter proposal covering the City lands for sale and perhaps the two counter proposals could be worked together before presenting them to the brokers. After further discussion, the Commission asked Mr. Wise to check the City Charter and the City Ordinances to see if they contained anything regarding the sale of City lands. Mr. Raymond asked that this item be placed under Old Business on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission on September 28, 1977. Regular Meeting September 14, 1977 Page 4 (Item 5 continued) C. Proposed Subdivision: Lot 5, Section 34, T6N, R11W, S.B.&M., Mavis Pearson Mrs. Pearson stated that she wanted to sell the back lot and keep the front lot that her trailer is presently setting on. Mrs. Pearson also stated that the twenty foot (20') driveway along the side would be deeded to the buyer of the back lot. Mr. Heus stated that he felt that snow removal would be quite a problem with the two hundred. foot (200') long and twenty foot (20') wide driveway. MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, that the Commission recommend approval of the concept of subdivision of Lot 5, Section 34, T6N, R11W, S.B.&M. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park, Estes Music Studios Mrs. Estes presented the plans for the development of these two lots ~ to the Commission. Mrs. Estes explained that all together there would be eighty-one (81) parking spaces, the back yard will be thirty feet (30'), the side yards will be fifteen feet (15'), and. the general plans for the building will be about the same as they would have been for the one lot only .the building will be spread ..out a little. more. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, that the Commission recommend approval of the lease application for Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park, to Estes Music Studio, pending the submission of a complete lease application by Mr. Estes. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. B. Lease Application: Lots. 1, 2, and 3, Block 4, Section 5, T5N, R11W, S.M., Love's Sports Center Mr. Love submitted his present development plans to the Commission and reviewed hi.s plans with the Commission. MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, that the approval of the lease application for Lots 1, 2, T5N, R11W, S.M., to Love's Sports Center, pending lease rates on the application and the submission plans to the .Planning and Zoning Commission. Commission recommend and 3, Block 4, Section 5, the correction of the of the final development Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 14, 1977 (Item 6 continued) Page 5 C. Inquiry into Variance: John Williams Mr. Williams stated that presently the property along Walker Lane is zoned to allow up to a six-plex, but since this area is kind of a main thoroughfare, Mr. Williams wanted to know if the Commission would entertain the idea of granting a Conditional Use Permit or Variance from the Zoning Ordinance for. ten (10) unit apartment buildings on a couple of the lots along Walker Lane. The Commission talked this adea over with Mr. Williams and discussed his development plans with him. The Commission advised Mr. Williams to talk to the Administration regarding what action .should be taken in this matter should he decide to request a Conditional Use Permit or Variance. D. 5haQinoff Subdivision: Preliminarv Plat MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 77-2.7 recommending approval of Shaginoff Subdivision, Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions: correction of negative findings of items 9 and 10. 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. Discussion on Possible Use Permit: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick stated that Edie had called her from Edie's Frontier Club and stated that she would like to replace an old trailer on her lot with a newer model. Mrs. Glick suggested to her that she check with the City Administration about obtaining a Special Use Permit. Mrs. Glick stated that Edie had alsc mentioned that she would like to put some apartments on her lot at a later date. Mrs. Glick suggested to Edie that she check with the Department of Environmental Conservation regarding on-sight water and sewer before doing so. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report Councilwoman Glick stated that at the meeting of August 17, 1977, Council passed Ordinance 355-77, "Placing on Ballot Question of ~ Financial/Campaign Disclosures". The passage of this ordinance follows suit of the Borough and other first. class cities. Along with this proposal to do away with the disclosures on a State level was the. proposed introduction of a local disclosure which will be up for discussion at the September 21, 1977, City Council meeting. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 14, 1977 (Item 7-A continued) Page 6 Mrs. Glick stated that there was a report given on River Bend Sand and Gravel regarding the drainage problem, Council also approved the lease concepts for First Federal Savings and Loan. Councilwoman Glick stated that at the September 7, 1977, meeting Council passed Ordinance 361-77 regarding using bond monies for a Civic Center as intended. A letter of resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission was received for Milton Stasek. Mrs. Glick stated that any suggestions for a possible replacement for Mr. Stasek should be submitted to Mayor Elson, John Wise, or herself. The main item on the agenda was the settlement offer to Kenai Baptist Temple which was that they be out of the building by November 15, 1977, and pay a flat settlement fee of $1,600.00.. There was some question as to whether this would be acceptable at this time. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report Mrs. Glick stated that at the August 22, 1977, meeting Commissioner George Jacinsky was seated which brings the Commission up to full strength again. The rest of the meeting was basically zoning, public hearings, appeals, and considerations. Also, the Borough Attorney was instructed to appeal the Court decision of the Clarence Ryherd Case. Mrs. Glick stated that at the September 12, 1977, meeting Representative Hugh Malone was a guest speaker regarding the Costal Zone Management Act. A copy of this information can be obtained from City Manager John Wise or Councilwoman Glick. C. Airport Advisory Committee Report Mr. Wise stated that the Commission needed to appoint a new representative to the Airport Advisory Committee. The Commission asked Mr. Heus if he would act as the representative to the Airport Advisory Committee. Mr. Heus stated that he would be happy to act as the Commission"s representative to the Airport Advisory Committee. D. Administrative Report Mr. Wise stated that the Economic Development Administration,, Title 9, Regional Study has started. Mr. .Wise discussed this study with the Commission. Mr. Wise discussed the Local Roads program with the Commission. It was mentioned that unless some road standards were set throughout the Borough the taxes would continue to increase. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 14, 1977 Page 7 (Item 7-D continued) Mr. Wise also briefed the Commission on the present status of the Kenai Sewer Treatment Plant. Some of the major problems that were noted were as follows: 1. During storms there is a bad inflow problem. (Smoke tests would be done to see if any storm drains were running into the Sanitary. Sewer.) i 2. Septic tank waste solids are not going through which upsets the chemical balance in the Sewer Treatment Plant. 3. The Sewer Treatment Plant needs to be expanded. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mrs. Loosli, that the Commission adjourn the September 14, 1977, meeting. Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paula A. Kidd, Planning Secretary