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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-23 P&Z Minutes__ ._.__ _ ~....... ~..n ........ .. ., .. ... D .. ., ...... ~. ... .J .~. .... ReguJ.ar Meeting August 2s, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman ~ 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 9,.1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Single Birch Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat B. Withdrataal of Lands from Lease: City Manager tiVise 6 . NE4U .BUSINESS' A. Lease Application. Lot 6, Block 1, Et~lin Subdivision: Raymond M. Parks B. Lease Application Lot 3, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park: Raymond NI. Parks C. Construction on Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision:. Ray Cason ~ 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report.: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and .Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Administrative Report D. Status Report of the Proposed .Scope of titi'ork for the Kenai Comprehensive Plan; Jeff Ottesen 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT ' ~'''KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING August 23, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Sol Raymond, Karen Mahurin, Nick Miller, Phil Bryson, John Monfor, Dwain Gibson, Cliff Heus, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Absent: None Others: City Manager John Wise, Borough Planner Jeff Ottesen, Director of Public Works Keith Kornelis, City Engineer Bill Nelson, John ~l~a Hugh Malone*, Marlene and Miles Dean. ~.~o,`~ `'~,~~ 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mrs. Mahurin, to approve the agenda as submitted. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF August 9, 1978 MOTION: Mrs. Mahurin moved, seconded by Mr. D'Ionfor, to approve the minutes of August 9, 1978 as submitted. The motion passed with no objections. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Single Birch Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat Chairman Raymond read the memo to the Commission from the secretary. It stated that Malone Surveying had been notified to bring in another plat showing existing structures and set back lines. No additional material had been received since the August 9 meeting. Mr. Raymond suggested that this item remain as old business and that the secretary should notify Malone Surveying to inform them that the Commission will not act until they receive the plat. .~ Planning and Zoning Commission Page Two Regular Meeting August 23, 1978 5. Cont. B. Withdrawal of Lands from Lease: City Manager Wise The Commission discussed the lands mentioned in the memo to the Commission from City Manager Wise. Mr. Wise pointed out to the Commission that people may request to lease lands that are not platted or released and that this is meaningless. Mr. Wise pointed out the lands in question on the zoning map. He also stated that he would prefer not to list property that will not be available for a long period of time and that some other airport lands should also be withdrawn. Mr. Raymond suggested that specific reasons should be given for withdrawing lands; i.e., that without logical growth plans, it would be difficult to get them released. Mr. Wise stated that it would be easy to restore the lands to available for lease status if the people applying had a viable plan. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved; seconded by Mr. Monfor, to approve the request to .withdraw the airport lands stated in the August 4 memo from John Wise, City Manager, specifically the lands East of Marathon Road North of the Spur and East of Walker Lane South of the Spur. There was further discussion on the withdrawal of lands. Mr. Wise suggested that available lands could be posted with realtors in the area. The motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Gibson, to request that Item 5A be brought back to the table. Mr. Hugh Malone* came late to the meeting and brought the new plat with him. There were no objections. A. Single Birch Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat The Commission members reviewed the subdivision plat. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-41 approving the Single Birch Subdivision: Preliminary/ Final Plat upon the following conditions: Correction of negative findings of Items 4, 9, and 10. Planning and Zoning Commission Page Three Regular Meeting August 23, 1978 5A. Cont. 4. Plat does not subdivide a tract subject to approved special assessment. (Subdivision owner has specified distribution of approved special assessments among them to be created lots by an appropriate statement attached to the plat. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. There was a discussion and question of assessments due on the government lot. AMENDMENT Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, to remove Item 4 as a negative item. There were no objections. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application Lot 6, Block 1, Etalin Subdivision: Raymond M. Parks ~ B. Lease Application Lot 3, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Par Raymon M. Par s There was discussion of where land is located. The plats of the subdivision were reviewed. John Monfor suggested that the Commission table the two lease applications until the last meeting of September on the 27th. It was suggested that Mr. Raymond Parks be informed by mail that more detailed plans are needed and that the submitted ones were contradictory. MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mrs. Mahurin, to table the lease applications until the September 27, 1978 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. C. Construction on Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision: Rav Cason There was discussion on the proposed construction of an additional storage a to be added on to an existing building. The Commi sion iscussed and reviewed the submitted drawings. ~~'~John Willia representing Mr. Cason, was present and answered ~,~ quest rom the Commission. The Commission discussed existing set back lines and structures and consulted the zoning ordinances for uses for General Commercial Zone. - 'Planning and Zoning Commission Page Four Regular Meeting August 23, 1978 6C. Cont. Mr. Wilson described to the Commission what the Casing Business does and how it operates. There was further discussion as to the purpose of the business and its related equipment which is presently being stored outside the building. It was noted by several Commission members that a building would better store this equipment out of sight. Mr. Raymond suggested that a drawing be made to show that the plot plan will not violate set back lines. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Gibson, to approve the application for modification of the development plan of Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision to allow for the expansion of the existing building as shown on the revised lease development plan and also to allow for the use of the addition for equipment storage requiring that all equipment be stored inside the building and approval subject to submitting the required development plan to the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. A brief discussion followed concerning the storage. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick reported on the City Council Meeting of August 16, 1978. She reported that Ordinance 425 was approved increasing estimated revenues and appropriations for the winterization of the airport terminal building; there was a discussion on the grass strip and float plane basin and the request to FAA to recognize the basin; the Arctic Aviation lease of airport lands was approved; there was a resolution on public nuisances; the remainder of the meeting concerned budgetary items and housekeeping; the additional cost for the nitrogen chamber. was approved. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick reported on the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. .The Commission reviewed the road maintenance policy and then submitted it to the Borough Assembly. There was discussion but no action was taken. The first public hearing will be in October and Mrs. Glick left a copy of the road maintenance policy with the secretary to be copied and sent to the Commission members. Mrs. Glick asked the Commission members to review it and would like input and comments or -s Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 23, 1978 7B. Cont. Page Five questions at the public hearing. It was mentioned that the Borough Subdivision Ordinance would be up for a public hearing on September 5, 1978 and the members could contact the secretary if they needed copies. Mrs. Glick brought the special joint meeting on August 30, 1978 to the attention of the Commission. The planning meeting approved the Kaknu Subdivision. C. Administrative Report John Wise informed the Commission members that assessments will be checked before the meeting so that there will not be any questions raised about them at future meetings. Mr. Wise also suggested that the Commission secretary submit to him a rough draft of the proposed agenda on the Wednesday before the next meeting for approval and discussion. Then it will be possible to let Jeff Ottesen know of any pertinent information at an earlier date. Mr. Wise also stated that two zoning ordinances are being prepared. There will be another public hearing in the City. The State had an auction sale in Willow. The future sale on October 19 concerns open entry sale of Beaver Creek area in the City. Mr. Wise also informed the Commission that the City has received a grant from FAA for snow removal equipment. D. Status Report of the Proposed Scope of Work for the Kenai Compre ensive Plan: Je Ottesen Jeff Ottesen, Kenai Borough Planner, introduced the Comprehensive Plan Outline which he handed out to the Commission members. Mr. Ottesen gave an overview of the five major elements and quoted from the Outline stressing the important points. Mr. Ottesen stated that it would be helpful to have the public, City, and the Commission involved also. He said that they hope to have the consultants reporting to the Commission by the third week in October. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMEr?TS Mr. Raymond called the Commission's attention to the memo and the proposed agenda for next week's joint meeting of Council and Commission Chamber Board and Kenai Representatives to the Assembly on Wednesday, August 30, 1978. Planning and Zoning Commission Page Six Regular Meeting August 23, 1978 8. Cont. _} -- Mr. Raymond stated that the Borough is advertising the zoning changes, and a public hearing will be held at the first meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission in September. Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director, introduced the new City Engineer, William Nelson, to the Commission. John Wise, City Manager, commented on the increasing activity in the Woodland Subdivision and that this was a good reason for initating changes in the zoning ordinances. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Gibson, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~, Janice E. Taylor ~ Secretary for the Commission