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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-24 P&Z MinutesA G E N D A Kenai Planning And Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition for exception to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Title 21, Section 21.76.070(C)(3)(b), specifically the minimum set back for the side yards from the property line within a Rural Residential zone of the City of Kenai, for Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 1, Deepwood Park Subdivision. B. Public hearing concerning park development plan for area adjacent to Oiler's new ballfield. C. Petition to rezone McKinley Subdivision, Government Lot 79, lying within Section 31, T6N, R11W, S.M., within the City of Kenai, which is presently zoned Surburban Residential to Urban Residential. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 10, 1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Resolution No. PZ 78-21 - Zoning Code Revisions. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Tract B (4.822 acres) and Tract C (17.894 acres) adjacent to Kenai City Boat Ramp: R. L. Roper. B. Angler's Acres Subdivision, Part Three: Final Plat. C. Valhalla Heights Subdivision, Part Five, Lot 13, Block 5A: Amended Preliminary/Final Plat. D. Mommsen Subdivision, Addition No. 2, Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 1Z, Block 12 and Lot 6, Block 9: Preliminary/ Final Plat. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Two _, May 24, 1978 Agenda 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Administrative Report 1. Possible Water and Sewer Projects 2. Clearing and Excavation Dump Site within City of Kenai 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING May 24, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. } Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Sol Raymond, Nick Miller, John Monfor, Phil Bryson, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick. Absent: Sharon Loosli Others: City Manager John Wise, Borough Planner Jeff Ottesen, Mayor O'Reilly, Doug Taylor, Walt Russel, and members of the public as noted below. 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Petition for variance to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Title 21, Section 21.76.070 C 3 , specifi- ca11y t e minimum set back for the side yar s rom t e property line wit in a Rur'al' Residential zone o t e City of Kenai, or Lots 7, 8 an 9, Bloc 1, Deepwoo Par Su ivision. There was no one present from the public for comments. Chairman Raymond closed the public hearing. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to approve the variances for the side yard requirements on Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 1 of Deepwood Park Subdivision per Section 21.76.070(C)(3)(b). The motion passed by roll call vote with Mr. Bryson abstaining. B. Public hearing concerning Park Development Plan for the Area Adiacent to the Oiler's New Ballfield. Mr. Bryson presented the development plan for the park area that he had drawn up. Mayor O'Reilly briefly explained the background of the 40 acres for the development of a park. The Oiler's lease. a 10-acre parcel adjacent to the 30 acres and have an in-kind obligation to prepare a development plan, which Mr. Bryson has presented for the public's review and in-put. Volunteer labor will be asked to develop the area. The Oiler's Board has looked at the development plan and found it compatible with the Oiler's activities. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Twa Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 2.B. Cont. Mr. Bryson stated there is a need for ballfields in the City and the plan also includes a picnic area, volleyball area, etc. and went over the master plan. Chairman Raymond opened up the public hearing for comments and in-put on the development plan. Mr. Steve Shearer stated he was representing the Adult Softball League and liked the development plan as presented and the full use concept. Currently he reported there are inadequate facil- ities for the 21 male and female teams in the Leagues Last year there were 8 teams in the League and due to the rapid increase of teams and interest, facilities for softball games are needed desperately. He stated he would like to see the recreation are developed with that in mind. Mrs. Eileen Bryson was present representing the Cook Inlet Homemakers Assocation. She said they would like to see a children's play area developed and the Homemakers are willing to work with the plans and volunteer help. There are very few children's play areas and safe equipment is needed. She stated that this type of recreational are development is needed. Mr. Ron Smith said that he agreed with the master plan as presented but the parking lot needs improvement, perhaps moare available spaces. Karen Mahurin was present representing the Steering Committee of Sears Elementary. She said she was impressed with the master plan and that there is a need for a children's play area, ice rinks and Little League field. She stated that the Steering Committee is willing to volunteer work for these areas. Mr. George Day stated he was representing the Chamber of Commerce and said they support the children's play area with the Homemakers Association. Susan Smalley of the Homemakers Association said she approved of the plan and stressed the need for a children's play area. She requested the area be developed as soon as possible and that people are ready to volunteer. She also stated that the Garden Club has indicated a willingness to identify plans and shrubbery along the foot paths for a nature trail. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Three Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 2. B. Cont. Mr. Wise suggested that additional parking be added to the plan. Mr. Bryson indicated where additional parking could be provided and there was some general discussion. Mr. Doug Taylor of Deepwood Park said he encouraged the development of the park and that he had some excess materials that could be used in the park. He suggested that Tinker Lane be paved and angle parking provided. He felt the development plan was outstanding and stated he would be willing to help in any way he could. He also commented that there is 13 acres of land behind his Deepwood Park property that is not suitable for building and may possibly be donating it to the City. Mrs. Call was present for the Ladies Auxiliary of the BFW and said that the plan had their support. Mr. Wise asked for some sort of priorities to be set from the public on the areas and facilities to be developed first. Mr. Ron Smith commented that there isn't time to complete the summer activity areas and that the football fields ought to be started first so they can be completed for this fall's season. A lady present said that ice skating rinks. should have some priority as the winter season is longer than summer. Mr. Steve Shearer said that several contractors have volunteered to dump top soil at the softball field locations and it wouldn't take long to get a cat in to level the fields. Chairman Raymond noted that there is a need to establish some priorities for this year's construction season and to try to get the volunteers coordinated and working while they are eager to start. Mr. Max Swearingen reported that a recreation group has formed and had a meeting last week. He said there are problems with having such a large parcel of land to work with and the varied interestes groups each wanting their interests to be developed first. He said someone needs to coordinate the work and let each group. do their own part of the development. He suggested that any available fudns be applied for by the City, such as the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Fund. Mr. George Day commented that YACC is available this summer for this type of work and perhaps could help develop the park. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Four Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 ~ 2. B. Cont. Mr. Wise commented that there are currently no funds available from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. The public hearing was closed and brought to the Commission for discussion. Chairman Raymond read correspondence received from citizens regarding the development of the 30 acres, voicing the need for a playground, softball diamond, football field, picnic area, jogging path, public ice skating rink and tennis courts. Mr. Heus stated that full support and cooperation of the citizens is needed to develop this park since there are no funds currently available. He said a committee is needed to spearhead the coordination of the volunteers and surveying needs to be done before the land can be cleared. He noted the need to get moving as soon as possible. Chairman Raymond noted that the only change in the development plan as submitted by Mr. Bryson is additional parking. Mr. Bryson said the area to the right of the Oiler's field could be used for parking and easily accessible to all areas of the park. General discussion followed regarding parking needs and access roads. Mrs. Glick commented that maybe the Recreation Committee headed by Max Swearingen could act as coordinator if the plan is approved by the Commission. The Recreation Committee could work with the surveyors and volunteers and get the development of the park going. The Recreation Committee could in return report to the Planning ~ Zoning Commission. Mayor O'Reilly stated that. the community wants this park area and is willing to work for it. The plan has to go to Council as the land is their responsibility to oversee the development. He said the Council should also try to provide funds. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to approve the development plan of the thirty acres to the Oiler's ballfield with the Recreation Committee as the coordinator taking into consideration the recommendations of the public hearing to present to Council. Mr. Heus suggested that the Recreation Committee work with the Commission or the Council in case of conflicts that may arise. Motion passed with Mr. Bryson abstaining. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Five Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 C. Petition to Rezone McKinley Subdivision, Government Lot 79, lying within Section 31, T6N, R11W, S.M., within the City of Kenai, whic is presently zoned Sir a~esidential to Urban Residential. Chairman Raymond opened the public hearing. Mr. Ron Malston voiced his opposition to the rezone, stating that the area is currently a single family dwelling neighborhood and the streets could not handle the added traffic from multi- family dwellings allowed in an Urban Residential area. He also commented that spot rezoning is not a good policy. Mrs. Eileen Bryson added that to have multi-family dwellings would change the present character of the neighborhood and create increased traffic causing hazard to the children in the area. Mr. Walt Russell, representing Mr. McKinley in this rezone request, presented his plans for a four-plex with off street parking and stated that he had decided not to build an 8-10 unit building. He said that would need to apply for a variance for the required set back from the property line for the four-plex. Karen Mahurin stated that she liked the area as it is presently and strongly opposes a multi-family dwelling being allowed. Mr. Russell stated that he would like to drop the request for rezoning and proceed with plans for building a four-plex and stated he would be applying for a variance. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Miller requested that "Junk Yards" be added as Item A under Commission Questions ~ Comments. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to approve the agenda as submitted with the addition of Junk Yards as Item 8.A. Motion passed with no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 10, 1978 MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to approve the minutes of May 10, 1978 Commission meeting as submitted. Motion passed with no objections. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Six Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Resolution PZ 78-21: Zoning Code Revisions. Mr. Ottesen explained the background of this resolution. Discussion followed and the Commission went over each item as submitted. Several minor changes were made to the ordinances to be prepared in final form. Mr. Miller noted that efficiency apartments do not need two parking spaces and Mr. Ottesen suggested that efficiency apartments be required to have 1 parking space, 1 bedroom apartments be required to have 1 1/2 parking spaces and 2 bedroom apartments be required to have 2 parking spaces. The Commission agreed with these requirements. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to approve Resolution No. PZ 78-21 as amended and that a public hearing be set. Motion passed unanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Tract B (4.822 acres) and Tract C 17.894 acres adjacent to Kenai City Boat Ramp: R. L. Roper. Mr. Wise explained the reason Mr. Roper is requesting this lease, stating that he is trying to purchase the land and the lease is an interim measure for Mr. Roper to begin his business this season. General Discussion followed. MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the lease application of Tracts B ~ C by Mr. Roper subject to the site development plan, completion date, lot location of the building and page 2 of the lease application being added to complete the application. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved .to table the lease application until the application is completed. Motion died for lack of second. Mr. Heus stated that he felt the matter should be tabled as the plat has not been approved nor has the appraisal been completed on the property in question. Kenai Planning ~, Zoning Commission Page Seven Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 ~ 6. A. Cont. AMENDMENT: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to amend the motion to approve the lease application for a period of six months instead of 99 years. Discussion followed. Mr. Miller commented that the Planning and Zoning Commission's duties are only to decide if the proposed use of leased property is compatible with the zoning code and not to decide the terms of the leases. The amendment failed with Mr. Raymond, Mr. Heus and Mr. Miller voting against it and Mr. Bryson and Mr. Monfor voting for the amendment. The motion.. passed unanimously. B. Angler's Acres Subdivision, Part Three: Final Plat. Mr. Heus stated that he would be abstaining from discussion and voting on this matter. ~ General discussion followed on the flood line of the property and the waste system. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-22 approving the final plat of Angler's Acres Subdivisiion, Part Three upon the following conditions: Correction of negative findings 6 and 9. 6. Set back lines are not indicated. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. Motion passed with Mr. Heus abstaining. C. Valhalla Hei hts Subdivision, Part Five, Lot 13, Block 5A: Amende Preliminary Final Plat. Mr. Ottesen explained the history of this plat and discussed the action taken by the Commission at their meeting of April 26, 1978. General discussion followed on set back requirements. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to voice a non-objection ~ of the revised set back lines as indicated on the submitted plat. Motion passed unanimously. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 Page Eight D. Mommsen Subdivision, Addition No. 2, Resubdivision of Lots 1 and lA, Brock 12 and Lot 6, Block 9: Preliminary Final Plat. There was brief discussion. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-23 approving the preliminary/final plat of Mommsen Subdivision, Addition No. 2, Resubdivision of Lots 1 and lA, Block 12 and Lot 6, Block 9, upon the following conditions: Correction of negative findings 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11. 4. Plat does. subdivide a tract subject to approved special assessment. Subdivision owner has not specified distribution of approved special assessments. among them to be created lots by an appropriate statement attached to the plat. 7. Copies of the agreement between subdivision owner for the provision such as, but not limited to, public sewers, roads, street lights, pavin accordance with City standards have been received. the City of Kenai and the of utilities and amenities water, sanitary sewers, storm g, curbs and gutters in been reviewed and have not 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. 11. Assessments are delinquent and are to be made current prior to approval. Motion passed unanimously. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick. Mrs. Glick reported on the City Council meeting of May 17, 19'.78. She reported that Ordinance 400-78 relating to lease of City Airport lands was tabled so the FAA has time to review it; Ordinance 402-78 was approved to appropriate $5,000 for engineering services for the interim improvements to the STP; Ordinance 403-78 was .approved amending and up-dating the Kenai Code relating to the Planning ~ Zoning Commission; the lease of Performance Sales and Service was terminated and a fee of l00 of the lease rate is to be charged for legal and administrative fees; Resolution 78-56 was approved requesting release of certain airport lands from FAA for development; the lease of city lands to Craig Freas and Phil Bryson was approved; several new ordinances were introduced, Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Nine Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 7. A. Cont. one of which adopted the annual budget for the fiscal year 1978079 and Ordinance 409-78 revising the rate schedule for City water and sewer system users; a resolution was passed repealing library card deposits and billings for ambulance services; and Council approved Frykholm Appraisers and McLane Surveyors to survey and appraise the airport FOB area. B. Borough Planning ~ Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick. Mrs. Glick reported on the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of May 22, 1978. She said an ordinance was approved revising the zoning code for the City of Seward; ordinance was approved rezoning Deepwood Park Subdivision Park Subdivision; they reviewed and approved concept of Homer High School addition to include a cafeteria and auditorium; and nomination of can- didate roads for improvements through the Safer Off-System Road Program were made as follows: Miller Loop, East Hill Road, Nash Road, Echo Lake Loop, Scout. Lake Loop, Robinson Loop and North End of Cohoe Loop Road. C. Administrative Report Mr. Ottesen reported that the Borough Attorney has declared that Radar Subdivision is not a subdivision. Mr. Wise mentioned that the City has in the past provided contractors with dump sites and that the Public Works Director has asked for guidance from the Commission. Mr. Kornelis was not present at the meeting so no discussionwas held. Mr. Wise stated that $150,000 is available for possible water and sewer projects and he needs input on where the money should be spent. He mentioned receiving the petition from the Forest Drive - Wilson Drive area which is to go before Council for consideration. Mr. Wise reported that the Soapy Beaver reassignment to Cheverton did not go through and that another reassignment is in the works. He asked if the new prospective lessee would need to come before the Commission, mentioning that they plan on possibly building on the existing concrete pad and the Commission agreed it should come before them if there are any changes to the existing structure. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Ten Regular Meeting May 24, 1978 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS A. Junk Yards Mr. Miller stated that across from Peninsula Trailer Sales there is a junk yard developing and appears to be in business. Mr. Wise reported that the owner, Calvin Quandt has claimed that he is not running a business there and that he would talk to Mr. Quandt about the accumulated junk. Mr. Miller mentioned that Peninsula Diesel's area has accumulated a lot of junk and Mr. Wise reported that they are in the process of moving to another location. Mr. Bryson stated that in-put is needed from the Commission on the water and sewer engineering money available. Chairman Raymond said he would like the Public Works Director's in-put on the deficiencies of the present system, and his .ideas on where water and sewer lines should be extended and improved. Mr. Miller said small overlay maps of the water and sewer system are needed with line dimensions and indicating present ~ problems and problems that may come up in the future and asked this information be put into the next packet. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, No een L. Seals Pl nning Secretary