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Home My WebLink About1978-02-22 P&Z MinutesAGENDA Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting February 22, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL 2, PUBLIC HEARING None 3, AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Request to rezone Wl/2 NE1/4 NWl/4 and W1/2 El/2 NEl/4 NW1/4 within Section 25, T6N, R12IV, S. M. ~ located within the City of Kenai, which is presently zoned "Suburban P.esidential" to "Industrial District" - Borough Personnel Present for Discussion. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Lot 2, Block 2, CIIAP - Oscar Thomas. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report; Betty Glick C. Airport Advisory Committee Report: Cliff Heus D. Administrative Report 8. CON~MISSION QUESTIONS AND CO1_+~T~IENTS A. Seward Resolution No. 77-50: Betty Glick B. Letter from Glad Realty 1 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1978 4 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Sol Raymond, Cliff Heus, Nick Miller, John Pnonfor, and Phil Bryson Absent; Sharon Loosli, Dwain Gibson and Ex-Officio Member T Betty Glick Others Present: City Manager John T1!ise, Public ?Yorks Director Keith Kornelis, Borough Planner Jeff Ottesen, and Oscar Thomas 2, PUBLIC HEARING None 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Raymond asked if there were any additions to the agenda. There were none. TOT I ON Mr, Hetzs moved, seconded by Mr, Miller, to approve the agenda for the February 22 meeting as written. Motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF A•1INUTES OF FEBRtARY 8, 1978 MOTION Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1978 meeting. Motion passed by roll call vote. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Request to rezone Wl/2 NEl/4 NI~V1/4 NWl/4 and W1/2 El/2 NEl 4 NtiVl 4 within Section 25, T6N, R12W, ~.~~loc-~ate~ within tie City o Kenai, w is ~is presently zone •~ °'Subur an residential" to "Light Industrial" -- Borough Planner Jeff Ottesen Fresent __or Discussion. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Two Regular P~eeting February 22, 1978 5. A. Cont. P~?r. Ottesen was present for discussion on the rezoning and passed out a three page summary on the rezoning request. He stated that the Division of Land Management is requesting the rezone and read over the summary he distributed. Mr. Wise referred the Commission to the minutes of their February 8, 1978 meeting of the public hearing on this matter and the protests received at that time stating that this rezone would not be compatible with the surrounding zone. It was also pointed out that this would be a "spot zoning". Mr. Ottesen pointed out that this area covers 30 acres and there was some discussion on the adjoining land in Radar Subdivision. Mr. Ottesen said that the land requested for the rezone is wanted by the State in exchange for land for the new Soldotna High School and pointed out that there is a need for "Light Industrial" land as there is not much available now in that category within the City of Kenai. Mr. Kornelis said he had talked to r?r. McCoy, an adjoining land owner and he has definite plans for a residential development with plans for water and sewer installations. Tyr. McCoy owns Parcels 13 and 21. MOTION A~Ir. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to approve the rezone. of the WY/2 NEl/~ NWl/4 and Wl/2 El/2 N>;l/4 N1N1/4 within Section 25, T6N, R12jN, S. hl. located within the City of Kenai from "Suburban Residential" to "Light Industrial". Mr. Miller said he would feel better about the rezone if this area was. linked to the area already zoned "Light Industrial" to~the West and didn't like the idea of a °'Light Industrial" zone surrounded by "Suburban Residential" property planned for subdivisions. Mr. Heus said there is a need for Light Industrial land and this property is as far north in the City Limits as you can get. Water and sewer is a problem and a residential area may overload the system. He pointed out that thirty acres is a large area and that Wildwood is virtually unzoned and could be used for anything desired. P•Tr. Heus felt the area requested .f.or rezoning is large enough to be compatible and separate from the subdi- visions planned. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Three Regular Meeting February 22, 197 5. A. Cont. Vote on Motion: Voting `yes -- Raymond, Heus Voting No -- Miller, Bryson Abstaining -- Monfor Motion failed due to tie vote. 6. A. Lease Application: Lot 2, Block 2, CIIAP - Oscar Thomas. Mr. Thomas was available for Commission discussion and questions. He presented the architectural drawings of his plans for the office and shop building he is proposing.. i~1r. Bryson asked what the status of Willow Street is and Mr. Wise said it is a city street. Lots 2 and 3 have water and sewer. MOTION P~Tr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve Mr. Thomas' lease application o_f Lot 2, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park as submitted. Motion passed by roll call vote. 7. A, City Council Report: Betty Glick Betty Glick was not present so no City Council Report was given. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Betty Glick was not present so no report was given. C. Airport Advisory Committee Report: Cliff Heus Mr. Heus reported that there haven't been any meetings recently. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 2, 1978. P!'r. Wise commented that BLM is seeking airport space. p,,Tr. Raymond mentioned that there is a need for another runway and loading ramp or taxi-ways as the airport is becoming a busy area. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Four Regular "Meeting February 22, 1978 7. D. Administrative Report Mr. Wise referred the Commission to the Willow Street State Clearinghouse Review in their packet. He said there would be more information at a later date and that construction on this project would probably not start until 1979. MOTION Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Dlr. ~leus , to rec{uest the State to consider areawide storm drains on Willow Street from the Spur to the northern end of the project.. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bryson reQuested that Administration send a letter with copy of the minutes to the State-Federal Coordinator with the Commission's comments. Mr, Miller asked about vacant lots that have not been leased without sewer and water and wanted to know if sewer and water could be put in before the new road is completed to prevent unecessary disruption of the new surface. Mr. Wise said that the water lines should be in and the City would try to get the lines completed before the road project begins on 1Villow Street. Mr. Raymond commented on Fred Braun's leased lot on Willow Street and said it appeared to be different then what they had submitted to the Commission for approval. There was some discussion on whether the City could enforce lease restrictions. 8. A. Seward Resolution No. 77-50: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick was absent so there ,vas no discussion on this item. B. letter from Glad P.ealt General discussion was held on the letter received from Glad Realty. Mr. Bryson commented that sewer lines should be a priority due to the expense involved. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting February 22, 1978 Page Five Mr. Ottesen said that the Corps of Engineers is holding a meeting on their 4Uetlands Study Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Borough Building and urged the Commission to attend the public hearing. b'Ir. Bryson rec{uested the status of the Spur Highway and Forest Dirve and suggested the City not consider leases .along the Spur Highway until the land is subdivided. There was some discussion about matters that should have come before the Planning and Zoning Commission and went to the Council -- by-passing the Commission -- that were planning matters. These matters should be discussed at the up-coming work session between the Council and the Commission on T--larch 1st. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Mr. Miller moved, seconded by PJ1r. Heus, to adjourn the Commission meeting of February 22, 1978. Motion passed unanimously. There being no _further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted: No een L. eels, Planning Secretary