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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-12 P&Z MinutesA G E N D A 'r Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting April 12, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Request to Rezone SW1/4 SWl/4 NW1/4 within Section 25 Township 6 North, Range 12 West, S.M. within the City of Kenai, Alaska from Light Industrial (IL) to Rural Residential (RR) District. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Highlands Mobile Home Park Addition - Mr. David Berg B. Resubdivision of Lots 2 and 3, Block 5, East Addition ~ of Townsite of Kenai: Preliminary/Final Plat. C. Zoning Ordinance Revisions 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Reassignment of City Lease: Lot 9, Block 2, Fidalgo Subdivision - Bob Britt B. Request from Mrs. Smith to Operate a "Kiddie Drop" at the Libra Palace. C. Lease Application: Tract B, Kenai Spur Airport Lease Property - Tom Ackerly and Pat O'Connell D. Iliamna Subdivision, Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2. E. Leland West Subdivision 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 Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1978 Regular Meeting Agenda t Page Two 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS A. Informational Items B. Resolution No. 78-56 C. Discussion: Master Plan for City Park Property Adjacent to Oiler Field. 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 12, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Sol Raymond, Cliff Heus, Nick Miller and Phil Bryson. Absent: John Monfor and Sharon Loosli Ex-Officio Member: Betty Glick Others: Borough Planner Jeff Ottesen, City Manager John Wise, City Attorney Ernie Schlereth, Charles Cranston, Bob Britt, Rick Cheverton, Dave Berg, Jack Buster, Darryl Munger, Don Stoll and Stan McLane. 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Request to Rezone SWl/4 SWl/4 NWl/4 within Section 25, Towns ip ~ Nort Range 12 West, S. D.. wit In t e ity Kenai, Alas a from Light In ustrial (IL to Rural Resi ential (RR) District. Chairman Raymond read the letter received from Mr. Elvin Brush, one of the partners who own the property being requested for a rezone. Mr. Wise noted that the letter stated that the 40 acre parcel above the subject area is zoned Rural`. Residential and that error should be changed to read that the 40 acre parcel is zoned Suburban Residential. Chairman Raymond opened up the public hearing. Mr. Charles Cranston was present on behalf of the owners of the subject property, He noted the error in Mr. Brush's letter and stated that the rezone request should be changed to request the land be rezoned Suburban Residential rather than Rural Residential. General discussion followed on the subdivision plans. No one else was present for the public hearing so Chairman Raymond brought the matter before the Commission for discussion. Mr. Ottesen commented that he would recommend approval of the rezone request noting that this subject land is surrounded by Suburban Residential. zones and the current Light Industrial is not compatible with residential uses. He explained to the Commission the complications of this area of land being a part Planning and Zoning Commission Page Two Regular Meeting April 12, 1978 2. A. Cont. of the Radar Subdivision Plat filed in 1960 and there are some questions being raised regarding the pending Len-Mar Park Plat. He reported that the Borough Attorney has been asked to look into the matter. Discussion _followed. Mr. Cranston asked to point out that the plat problems have nothing to do with the rezone request before the Commission and should be'discussed when the plat is before the Commission - not at the public hearing for rezoning. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, for adoption of Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 78-14 approving the rezoning of SWl/4 SW1/4 NWl/4 within Section 25, T6N, R12W, S.M. within the City of Kenai, Alaska from Light Industrial with the change to Suburban Residential rather than Rural Residential. T-fir. Heus mentioned the recent rezoning request which was turned down in the same vicinity and that the City is short of Light Industrial lands, He stated that he is in favor of leaving this land zoned Light Industrial. Motion passed with Mr, Heus voting against the motion. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL There were no additions to the agenda and it was approved as submitted with no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 1978 MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion passed by roll call vote, 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Highlands Mobile Home Park Addition - David Ber Mr. Berg brought engineering drawings for the Commission's review. He stated that the subdivision is not being changed Planning and Zoning Commission Page Three Regular Meeting April 12, 197 5. A. Cont. but that the existing trailer court is going to be expanded. He said that the existing lot lines and streets will remain the same and there will be roughly 4 trailers per lot; each trailer space will be 50' x 100'. The trailer spaces will be for lease and will not be sold. Mr. Berg stated that he has given the State a copy of his plans for their approval. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to approve the development plans of the Highlands R7obile Home Park Addition. Motion passed unanimously. The Commission informed Mr. Berg that he would need a permit to dig up the road to install the water lines. B. Resubdivision of Lots 2 and 3, Block 5, East Addition o Townsite o Kenai: reliminary final .lat. The Commission reviewed the legal opinion submitted by City Attorney Schlereth. Mr. Schlereth commented that he had talked to Mr. I~lalone and the owner of this property cannot be contacted at this time, Mr. Schlereth. has offered his help in writing up the covenants necessary for the proposed town- houses. The secretary was instructed to send a copy of the legal opinion to Mr. Malone and the matter will remain on the table until the owner has been contacted to pursue the issue. C. Zoning Ordinance Revisions Mr. Ottesen passed out a memo to the Commission regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendments and reviewed the areas noted in his memo where amendments are needed. There was some discussion on Section 21.76.120(B)(1)(a) and if the "CC" zone referred to should be changed to read "CG" zone. Mr. Ottesen noted that the ordinance needs to list specific uses allowed in each zone instead of the current constact back referral system. There was some general discussion on past efforts to modify the zoning ordinance and the definition of a trailer. Planning and Zoning Commission Page Four Regular Meeting April 12, 1978 5 . C . Cont . Mr. Wise asked Mr. Ottesen to prepare a report of his comments of items in need of amendment and bring it before the Commission so they can begin working on the zoning ordinance revisions.. Mr. Miller noted that the parking requirements might need to be changed to specify the difference between efficiency apartments and larger apartment units. He said that two parking spaces should not be required for efficiency units. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Reassignment of City Lease: Lot 9, Block 2, Fidalgo Subdivision - Bo Britt an Ric C everton Mr. Britt was present along with Mr. Don Stoll and Mr. Rick Cheverton who are interested in taking over Mr. Britt's lease. Mr. Cheverton said he plans to have a new and used car lot next to the existing car wash. He said that he would have approximately 15-ZO cars on the lot at a time and would not be a franchise dealer. Mr. Cheverton said he .plans to run a small operation and have personnel on hand at the car wash. He plans to do additional paving on the lot and use the current traffic flow, He handed out a sketch of his proposed plans, The lot is zoned Light Industrial and the contractar would get with the building inspector on the building requirements, Chairman Raymond said he would like to see th.e building details, pavement plans and how the cars would be displayed. Cheverton said he would display the cars off to the side of the car wash off the.. street, There was some discussion on drainage of the area, MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the reassignment of the lease of Lot 9, Block 2, .Fidalgo Subdivision with the addition to the existing car wash of a new and used car lot and office building. AMENDMENT: Mr, Heus moved, seconded by Mr, Bryson, to amend the motion to include the stipulation that the new lessees must submit an amended lease incorporating the building development plans, show access plans, parking lay-out, proposed paving and a concise definition of the intended use. Planning and Zoning Commission Page Pive Regular Meeting April 12, 1978 6. A. Cont. AMENDMENT: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to further amend the motion to instruct the lessees that if at any time they plan to divert or concentrate the surface drainage from its natural course, they must come before the Commission with the develop- ment plan. The seconded amendment to the motion passed by roll call vote with Mr. Bryson abstaining. The first amendment to the motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously as amended. It was pointed out to Mr. Cheverton that he needs to resubmit the reassignment of the lease with the above mentioned develop- ment plans as specified before going to the Council for final approval. B. Request from Mrs. Smith to Operate a "Kiddie Drop" at the- Li ra glace. Chairman Raymond read the letter received from Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith was not present. There was some discussion_on the requirements of day care centers and it was mentioned that the Zoning Ordinance needs to address itself to day care centers, Mr. wise said that Mrs. Smith should see if she can meet the license and safety requirements for a day care center before coming to the Commission. There may be some problems as the proposed location of Libra Palace is in a Light Industrial zone and close to a highway, Mr. Schlereth said he had talked to Mrs. Smith in the past and that maybe this matter should be tabled until he could contact her and explain all the requirements of a day care center. The Commission discussed procedures and requirements for conditional use permits and variances. C. Lease Application: Tract B, Kenai Spur Airport Lease Property - Tom Ac erly an Pat O'Connell Mr, O'Connell was present and the drawings for the proposed Dairy Queen facility were reviewed by the Commission. Planning and Zoning Commission Page Six Regular Meeting April 21, 1978 6. C. Cont. MOTION: Mr, Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the lease application as submitted provided that the development plans become a part of the lease application. There was some discussion on the proper access from the Spur Highway to the proposed Dairy Queen facility and it was decided that would be a State concern. Motion passed unanimously.. D. Iliamna Subdivision, Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Bloc 2. Mr. Heus stated that he would be abstaining but be available for questions. There was brief discussion. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr, Miller, to adopt. Resolution No, PZ 78-14 approving the resubdivision of Iliamna Subdivision Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 upon. the following conditions: Correction of negative findings 5, 8, 9 and 10, 5. Appropriate right-of-way should be clarified as to the section line. 8. Status of surrounding land is shown but ownership of surrounding land is not shoon. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. Motion passed with Mr. Heus abstaining. E. Leland West Subdivision Mr. McLane was present for any questions. There was general. discussion. It was noted that Lot 23-B had 450 of its land taken up by street right-of-way due to the street lay-out. Planning and Zoning Commission Page Seven Regular Meeting April 12, 1978 6. E. Cont. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-15 approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Leland West Subdivision on the following conditions: Correction of negative findings 8 and 9, 8. Ownership of surrounding land is not shown. 9. Utility easements, if required, are. not shown. Motion passed by roll call vote. 7, OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick reported on the last Council meeting, stating that they had approved Ordinance No. 394-78 to be effective July l; that the renewal of beverage dispensary licenses for the Rainbow Bar and Kenai Joe's were objected to; the Penin- sula Oilers made their development plans presentation for their .property; the Kenai City Police Association was recog- nized; an ordinance updating the building code was adopted; a portion of the airport master plan was accepted; Resolution No. 78-51 was passed rescinding City responsibility for Forest Drive and Redoubt Blvd,; several City leases were approved and some general housekeeping items were handled. B, Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs, Glick reported on that last meeting and said the majority of time was spent on the road standards, The budget for the Planning Department was also considered and ~4rs. Glick suggested that the City request a full time planner's position to be included in the budget to handle the City's planning work. C. Airport Advisory Committee Report: Cliff Heus Mr. Heus reported that the next meeting will be May 22, 1978, D. Administrative Report Mr. Wise reported that more platting of the land surrounding the airport is being done and reported on the two City grants for engineering services anal the topographic survey. Planning and Zoning Commission Page Eight Regular Meeting April 12, 1978 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS A. Informational Items The Commission noted the correspondence received from the State of Alaska Public Offices. Commission stating the Planning and Zoning Commission of Kenai is exempt from filling out Conflict of Interest Statements. The Commission acknowledged receiving Mr. Chester Cone's annual report and said a sketch is needed to complete the report. The Commission asked that a letter be sent to Mr. Cone to request the additional information to complete his report. The Commission acknowledged Resolution No. 78-56 and there was brief discussion on the development plan and recent City Council action on the Master Plan for the City Park property adjacent to the Oiler's Field. Mr. Wise mentioned that CH2M Hill will be presenting a public hearing on the Sewer Treatment Plant and recommended the Planning Commission attend the hearing to be held in May. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION:. Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, No e~ , ea s , ecret~y for the Commission