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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-10 P&Z Minutes.., A G E N D A Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission 1 Regular Meeting May 10, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Petition to rezone Deepwood Park Subdivision located within the City of Kenai, which is presently zoned Rural Residential (RR) to Suburban Residential (RS). 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Zoning Code Revisions - Memo from Jeff Ottesen. B. Conditional Use Permits - Memo from Jeff Ottesen. C. Lease Application: Lot 8, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision - W. C. Church. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Request for Variance: Letter from Wayne Bond, Kenai Investments Regarding 30 Condominium Units Located in Deepwood Park Subdivision. B. Lease Application: Lot 5, Second Addition, Etolin Subdivision - Lloyd Dyer. C. Lease Application: Lot 4, Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center,- Craig Freas and Phil Bryson. D. Leo T. Oberts Subdivision No. 1: Preliminary Plat E. Woodland Subdivision Petition for Parks. F. Redoubt Terrace Subdivision, Addition No. Four: Final Plat. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission: Betty Glick C. Administrative Report D. Scope of Services - City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan - Jeff Ottesen. ,. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission May 10, 1978 Regular Meeting Agenda Page Two 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS A. Informational Items 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Sol Raymond, Cliff Heus, Nick Miller, Phil Bryson, John Monfor*. Absent: Sharon Loosli, Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Others: John Wise, City Manager; Jeff Ottesen, Borough Planner; Craig Freas. 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Petition to rezone Deepwood Park Subdivision located within the City of Kenai, w ich is presently zone Rural Residential RR to Su ur an Resi ential RS . Mr. Bryson stated that he would be abstaining from discussion and voting on this matter. There were no public comments. Mr. Wise reported that utilities are adequate in this area to accommodate the subdivision and meet the zoning requirements. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to recommend approval of Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 78-20 rezoning Deepwood Park Subdivision, lying within Section 4, TSN, R11W, S.M. which is presently zoned Rural Residential to Suburban Residential. Motion passed with no objections. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to approve the agenda for the May 10, 1978 meeting as submitted. Motion passed with no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1978 MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the minutes of April 26, 1978 as submitted. Motion passed with no objections. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Two Regular Meeting May 10, 1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Zoning Code Revisions - Memo from Jeff Ottesen The Commission went over Mr. Ottesen's memo regarding Zoning Code revisions item by item. ~(Mr. Monfor in at this time)* Mr. Ottesen explained the process needed to revise the zoning code. The revisions need to be put into resolution form and public hearings held on the proposed changes. Council approval is also necessary. General discussion followed. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the general concept of the proposed changes to the zoning code as submitted by Mr. Ottesen. Motion passed unanimously. B. Conditional Use Permits - Memo from Jeff Ottesen. The Commission read over the information and Resolution 75-2, j provided for their information. C. Lease Application: Lot 8, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision - W. C. Churc . Mr. Church was not present at this time. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to table this item to the end of New Business allowing Mr. Church time to arrive at the meeting. Motion passed with no objections. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Request for Variance: Letter from Wayne Bond, Kenai Investments Regarding 30 Condominium Units Located in Deepwoo Par Su ivision. Chairman Raymond read the letter received from Mr. Bond and Mr. Taylor was present for discussion and presented detailed plats of the existing apartment units proposed for condominiums. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Three Regular Meeting May 1Q, 1978 6. A. Cont. Mr. Ottesen commented that condominiums have substantial state laws to comply with and he sees no harm in the City approving these already existing structures for condominiums which simply changes the ownership pattern of the building. It was noted in reviewing the plats that Lots 7, 8 and 9 do not meet the side yard requirements and a variance would be necessary to correct this condition. After general discussion, Mr. Taylor was told a variance should be applied for converting the existing apartments into condominiums and for the side yard requirements violation on Lots 7, 8 and 9 according to Section 21.76.220(C)(1)(b). B. Lease Application: Lot 5, Second Addition, Etolin Subdivision - Lloyd Dyer. Mr. Dyer was present and asked that there to his lease application showing that the for retail sales in addition to the other application. He stated that the parking there is a one way traffic pattern around than adequate parking spaces provided. be a minor addition property is to be used uses listed on his lot would be paved and the building with more There was some general discussion and it was noted that a delivery truck could cause problems with the one way traffic pattern. Mr. Dyer stated that the retail sales businesses would be of small items, such as a jewelry store. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to approve the lease application of Lot 5, Second Addition, Etolin Subdivision by Lloyd Dyer provided that any retail businesses located in the office building would be of a non-bulky nature due to the complications a delivery truck would create on the one-way traffic pattern around the b~iilding. Mr. Bryson noted that some sort of provision would be needed for drainage from the parking lot so water does not form a lake or go on to adjacent lots. AMENDMENT: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to amend the motion to provide that a development plan for. drainage of the lot be submitted. Mr. Heus suggested that the building inspector or other Public Works employee should inspect the drainage developments on these leased lots. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 10, 1978 6. B. Cont. The amendment to the motion passed unanimously. The motion passed unanimously as amended. Page Four C. Lease Application: Lot 4, Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center - Craig Freas and Phil Bryson. Mr. Bryson said he would be abstaining from discussion and voting on this matter. Mr. Freas was present for any questions and discussion. Mr. Freas explained the reason for changing the lot requested in their lease application due to the mandatory hook-up of utilities on the lot formerly requested and that Lot 4 did not require mandatory hook-up to utilities on Willow Street. Mr. Freas stated that they. would have on-site water and sewer until the City had utility lines going in front of their lot on Fidalgo Avenue. ~ MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the lease application of Lot 4, Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center by Craig Freas and Phil Bryson as submitted. Motion passed with Mr. Bryson abstain;.ng. D. Leo T. Oberts Subdivision No. 1: Preliminary Plat. MOTION: After brief discussion, Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to adopt Resolution PZ 78-18 approving the Leo T. Oberts Subdivision Addition No. 1 upon the following conditions: Correction of negative findings 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. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Five Regular Meeting May 10, 1978 E. Woodland Subdivision Petition for Parks. Chairman Raymond read the petition and stated that he is on the Architectural Committee for Woodland Subdivision but hasn't had a chance to talk with the Woodland Corporation people as of yet. In the covenants for Woodland Subdivision, land is set aside for parks but he noted that one of the lots had been sold. He said he would request a follow up on the covenants at the next meeting of the Architectural Committee and pursue this request. He will report to the Commission at the next meeting. Mr. Bryson mentioned that a required area set aside for parks in each subdivision might be considered. Mr. Ottesen commented that an ordinance could be adopted requiring park land to be set aside and improved in subdivisions as is done is some states. He also commented that the Kenai Peninsula Borough subdivision agreement being drafted addresses this problem. F. Redoubt Terrace Subdivision, Addition No. 4: Final Plat. Mr. Bryson stated he would be abstaining from voting or discussion of this plat. Mr. Freas was available for discussion. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller to adopt PZ 78-19 approving the final plat of Redoubt Terrance Subdivision, Addition No. 4 upon the following conditions: Correction of negative findings 7 and 9. 7. Copies of the agreement between the City of Kenai and the subdivision owner for the provision of utilities, etc. have not been received. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. Motion passed with Mr. Bryson abstaining. G. Lease Application: Lot 8, Block 1, Etol.in Subdivision - W. C. C urc Mr. Church was present for discussion. He stated that the parking lot would be gravel allowing any surface drainage through the gravel surface. There was some discussion on parking spaces required. Four parking spaces are needed per lane in the bowling alley. Required set back lines were discussed also. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Six Regular Meeting May 10, 1978 6. G. Cont. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the lease application of Lot 8, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision by W. C. Church with the stipulation that more complete development plans be submitted as part of the lease indicating set back lines and parking lot plans. Motion passed unanimously. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Boroug Planning ~ Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick was not at the meeting so no reports were given. C. Administrative Report. Mr. Wise reported that the Council needs a vague statement/ definition from the Commission for the development plan of ~ .the FAA bluff land. Before the FAA will release the land, they want a generalized idea of the development plan. Mr. Wise went over the plat he had drawin up and said the Commission could accept the plat as is or modify it as they see fit. He reported that the motion made at the last Commission meeting was not exactly the information he needs. MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to rescind the motion made at the April 26, 1978 meeting regarding a master-plan for the FAA bluff area land. Motion passed with no objections. Some general discussion followed as the Commission reviewed the plat presented by Mr. Wise. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, for adoption of the development plan as submitted with the stipulation that the area in the back of the plat not be developed until the total area can be released, that Ryan's Creek area become a green belt with the bluff area protected and that the frontage on the highway and Beaver Loop be developed as commercial property not to exceed 300' in depth. Motion passed unanimously. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 10,1978 7. C. Cont. Page Seven Mr. Wise explained his memo included in the packet regarding the BLM fire fighting request for an airport location for their operations and suggested the very end of the runway might be a suitable location. Mr. Wise noted that they added fire protection for the peninsula would be desirable and that the Council has agreed to their requests if the Planning ~ Zoning Commission concurs. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the concept BLM request for space at the airport as presented by Mr. Wise. Motion passed unanimously. D. Scope of Services - City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan - Je Ottesen. Mr. Ottesen acknowledge Mr. Wise's memo regarding the Scope of Services with the minor change. Mr. Ottesen stated he needs a decision of the Planning ~ Zoning Commission to go to the State for these funds. He reported that all existing studies will be used as a starting point for this study. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, for adoption of Resolution No. PZ 78-20 approving the scope of services prepared for the City of Kenai's Comprehensive Plan by the Planning Department of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and recommending it for action by the Borough. Mr. Heus brought up the money set aside for the Wetlands Study research and asked why another report should be done but rather put the money into the implementation such as drawing up specs, procedures and forms. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to amend the motion to state that the scope of services be modified to show $20,000 to go for the Wetlands and $19,000 for Implementation. Amendment passed unanimously. The motion as amended passed unanimously. Kenai Planning F Zoning Commission Page Eight Regular Meeting May 10, 1978 7. D. Cont. There was some general discussion on condominiums and how the Commission should handle the upcoming requests for them within the City of Kenai. After some discussion, it was decided that if the condominium units met the land density requirements for the zone, they should not be treated any differently then, i.e., a four plex. Townhouses would however, require special. action under a variance procedure. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS A. Informational Items The Commission acknowledged N1r. Cone's correspondence regarding his gravel pit report. B. Oilers Master Development Plan. Mr. Bryson reported that the development plan for the park land ~ adjacent to the Oiler's new ballfiel•d was presented at the last Council meeting. He presented the master plan for the Commission's review and requested approval to proceed with a public hearing to be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission decided there were no problems with going ahead and advertising for a public hearing to receive public in-put on the master development plan and advised Mr. Bryson to schedule the public hearing. Mr. Wise mentioned the possibility of water and sewer projects and pending projects and asked for the Commission's in-put at the upcoming meeting.. The secretary was instructed to put it on the agenda for discussion for the May 24th meeting. 9. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to adjourn the meetting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, No een L. Seals Planning Secretary