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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-27 P&Z MinutesA G E N D A ~ Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 27, 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 23, 1978 and September 13, 1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Lease of City Land, Tract C: R. L. Roper B. Lease Application, Lot 6, Block 1, Et~lin Subdivision: Raymond M. Parks C. Lease Application, Lot 3, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park: Raymond M. Parks D. Presentation on behalf of Brown's Camper Repair: Ted Carson E. Discussion concerning Revisions to City Street Map: Phil Bryson 6. NEW BUSINESS A. R. M. Thompson Resubdivision: Preliminary/Final B. Leo T. Oberts Subdivision Addition No. I: Final C. V.I.P. Ranch Estates Part Four: Final D. Spur Subdivision No. 2: Preliminary/Final 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Administrative Report 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT t KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ' REGULAR MEETING September 27, 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, Cliff Heus, John Monfor, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Absent: Dwain Gibson Others: City Manager John Wise, Borough Planner Jeff Ottesen, City Engineer Bill Nelson, Lee Glad 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Raymond pointed out to the Commission the additional information that was brought to the meeting. Mr. Raymond stated that the Commission could not consider Mr. Glad's informal request as stated in his letter for a zoning change. John Wise, City Manager, stated that the Kenai City Council has recently adopted a resolution which states that there should be no zoning changes until the Comprehensive Plan is completed. He further stated that he thought that Mr. Glad's request should be considered by the Commission in that his request was an unusual one. Mr. Glad's private property had been zoned Conservation some time in the past, and it has denied him the use of the land. Mr. Wise advised Mr. Glad to work through the Planning and Zoning Commission and then the City Council to get their opinions on this zoning change. Mr. Raymond noted that the information was brought in after the cut-off date for inclusion into the agenda for the September 27 meeting, but if there were no objections, it could be included in Section 7, Other Business as Item D. There were no objections to the change in the agenda. It was noted at this time by the Commission's secretary that Item D in Section 5, Old Business was to be deleted and that Item E was to become Item D. There were no objections. MOTION: John Monfor moved, seconded agenda for the September 27, and the deletion. by Phil Bryson, to approve the 1978 meeting with the addition The motion passed with no objections. 1~Cllc7.l Ylcl.lLlling ana ~oning ~ommisslon rage Two Regular Meeting September 27, 1978 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF August 23, 1978 and September 13, 1978 ~ MOTION:" Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Phil Bryson, to approve the minutes of August 23, 1978 and September 13, 1978 as submitted. The motion passed with no objections. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Lease of City Land, Tract C: R. L. Roper The Commission discussed the maps and diagrams of City Land, Tract C. The status of the lease at the present time was discussed. Mr. Wise pointed out that Tract C will join Tract B which Mr. Roper is already leasing. He also stated that Mr. Roper has contacted the Corps of Engineers to do improvements to Tract B and the dock into the Kenai River. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to approve the lease application for City Land, Tract C: R. L. Roper. The Commission discussed the proposed harbor. Mr. Raymond suggested that Mr. Roper bring in building plans for the ~ Commission's review. Bill Nelson questioned if there were any restrictions on the type of fill that could be used. John Wise stated that the Corps of Engineers of the State require what will be brought into the area. B. Lease Application, Lot 6, Block 1, Etalin Subdivision: Raymond M. Parks C. Lease Application, Lot 3, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Par Raymon M. Par s The secretary to the Commission noted that no additional information had been received from Mr. Parks since the August 23, 1978 meeting. Mr. Parks had been notified by mail that further information was needed by the Commission before a decision could be reached. Mr. Raymond suggested that the Commission table this lease application until further information was obtained. Mr. Wise suggested that action should be deferred until the next meeting and at that time it should be dismissed if no further information has been received. ' Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Three Regular Meeting September 27, 1978 5B and 5C Cont. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Heus to defer any action on the two lease applications for Lot 6, Block 1, Etalin Subdivision: Raymond M. Parks and Lot 3, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Park: Raymond M. Parks until the next meeting of the Commission on October 11, 1978. There were no objections. D. Discussion concerning Revisions to City Street Map: P it Bryson Mr. Bryson stated that there is a definite need to establish street addresses and a system to naming streets. Revisions need to be made to the existing street maps and there seems to be no existing system as numbering is arbitrary. John Wise stated that this is why the City Administration is attempting to have a Topographic Study done so that the City can have an official City map made. The bid is out to do the work, but it has not been resolved as yet because of the tie up of funding in Juneau. There is a c{uestion of money to make the map to the scale originally set in the specifications. They might have to reduce the size of the scale of the map which would mean a less expensive price. The new study will show existing streets and then the Planning and Zoning Commission can work with the problem of naming the streets. Mr. Wise suggested that the Commission wait until the City has a good photo study of the area first. It was also noted that a good map would greatly help emergency services in the City. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. R. M. Thompson Resubdivision: Preliminary/Final There was discussion by the Commission as to where the property was located. Mr. Raymond read the Kenai Peninsula Borough Staff Report on this subdivision and their negative findings. Mr. Raymond stated that the ~bwner planned to split the Tract A into two parcels which will create a sub-size lot and another driveway onto the Spur Highway. There was further discussion on the Zoning of the Tract and where the existing buildings are on the lot. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-41 approving the R. M. Thompson Resubdivision: Preliminary/ Final upon the following conditions: Corrections of negative findings of Items 9, 10, 11, and 12. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Four • ~ Regular Meeting September 27, 1978 _~ 6A. Cont. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. 11. Existing structures are not shown. 12. Proper radius must be shown of the intersection of the Kenai Spur Highway and M Street. The motion passed unanimously. B. Leo T. Oberts Subdivision Addition No. l: Final There was a brief discussion of the plat and of the Kenai Borough recommendations. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-42 approving the Leo T. Oberts Subdivision Addition No. I: Final upon the following conditions:. Corrections of negative findings of Items 9 and 10. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. ~ 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. The motion was passed unanimously. C. V.I.P. Ranch Estates Part Four: Final The Commission reviewed the plat. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-43 approving the V.I.P. Ranch Estates Part Four: Final upon the following conditions: Corrections of negative findings of Item 9. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. The motion passed unanimously. D. Spur Subdivision No. 2: Preliminary~Final The Commission discussed the plat. John Wise stated that a letter has been received from FAA stating that certain lands are encumbered by the Dept. of Defense. FAA recommended that the City go for parcel A and no action will be taken on the other lands but A has been released. The First Federal Bank has asked for this particular piece of land. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Five . - Regular Meeting September 27, 1978 6 D. Cont. The Commission suggested that an access road going into the back of the lots be included in the plat. There was further discussion of making these lots available. Mr. Heus suggested that the lot be extended so that it would meet the existing gravel road. John Wise stated that there was a break in the terrain at that end of the lot and also there is a Military Communications Installation with telephone junctions which would be affected and in the way. The City is waiting until the cables are installed underground. There was further discussion of roads and access to the lots and future development of the land. Mr. Wise said that the Planning and Zoning Commission could ask for direct access to the back of the lots when needed and asked for. Jeff Ottesen pointed out the importance and value of the land, and it was his suggestion that the access road be put in now. The Commission discussed where the access road could be put in ~ and its relation to adjoining lots and Beaver Loop. Mr. Ottesen stated that it would create a bad intersection on Beaver Loop. There was discussion on right of ways. Cliff Heus suggested making a 25-foot access road now,and later when the adjoining land was subdivided, then request an additional 25 feet from that land. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-44 approving the Spur Subdivision No. 2: Preliminary/ Final upon the following conditions: Corrections of negative findings of Items 5, 6, 10, and 11. 5. Appropriate right-of-way has not been designated and is not appropriate for the zone. 6. Set back lines are not indicated. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. 11. A 25-foot right-of-way must be dedicated on the southeast edge of the subdivision. There was more discussion of where the right-of-way should be placed. It was suggested that a possible trade of land with the adjacent lot owner could be arranged so that the road could be straight. The motion passed unanimously. 1\Glldl r1C1.1111111~ Clllu LUill,il~ ~~~~«~~lssion rage Six Regular Meeting September 27, 1978 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick reported on the last City Council Meeting of September 20, 1978. She reported that the Council passed Ordinance No. 426-78 which increased revenues by $5,000 to pay EPA for the Sewer Plant suit, and it should now be finished; T}ie Alaska Division of Lands meeting on September 14 concerning the Open to Entry of Beaver Creek Subdivision was outlined. It was stated that the Borough will go along with the Open to Entry Program and has removed opposition; The CEIP Grant application for architect fees for the Civic Center was discussed and the City Manager has reapplied for a grant; There were several new ordinances concerning the terms of the high school members on the Recreation Commission; An amendment to the Kenai Fire Code is up for discussion and public hearing; Mrs. Glick stated that the Commission members should have a copy of the Resolution 78-150 concerning Capital Improvement Projects; The recent census was also discussed; The Council passed Ordinance 437-78 to purchase a new grader. It was declared an emergency and effective as of that date. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick There was .a planning and zoning meeting in Homer on September 18 concerning a public hearing on a land fill site and also a meeting in Moose Pass concerning a land fill site in that area. Jeff Ottesen Borough Planner noted will be considered which will amend be another public hearing coming up the Planning and Zoning Commission C. Administrative Report that next week two ordinances the zoning. There will and it would be good if members would attend. There was no administrative report given. D. Presentation of Zoning Change Request: Lee Glad Lee Glad was present to explain the letter to the Commission concerning the Lorenzo property across from the Catholic Church. He stated that it needs to be rezoned from the existing Conservation to Urban Residential. He plans to construct a 15-unit condominium there next spring at $2 million. There was discussion of the Lorenzo property and where it is located on the map. Mr. Glad stated that there is an existing road for access but that he would also be willing to put in a better road at his own expense. The property lies in the middle of a park area. AClld.1 Y1d.11111i1~ d.i1C1 GUI11IIg cernmission rage Seven y ~ Regular Meeting September 27, 1978 7 D. Cont. Mr. Wise stated that it should never have been zoned Conservation as it is private property.. The private lands around it are Suburban Residential. The lands north and south are dedicated park lands. The Commission suggested that the Borough Planner take a look at the property in question and prepare suggestions for their review. Mr. Wise stated that it will have to go to the Borough first for rezoning but as the Borough will not rezone until the Comprehensive Plan is complete, he suggested that the Commission review Mr. Glad's request. He further suggested that a motion or resolution be made that the Commission recognizes Mr. Glad's request and so that the Council can be made aware of the Commission's feelings. Mr. Raymond recommended that the City Council recognize this as a valid exception to the rezoning at this time. This would not bind the Commission in any way. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, that there is non objection to Lee Glad's zoning change request and suggests that the Council consider his request as a special item. The motion passed unanimously. At this time it was noted that action should be taken on the Public Hearing on Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 78-54 and 78-55 concerning the zoning ordinance revisions. There was discussion on the previous public hearings that were held. Jeff Ottesen stated that the Planning Commission should have a representative from the City at the Borough Public Hearing. It was noted that no one came to the Hearing at the City level. Mr. Raymond stated that the Commission needs to comment on the local public hearing held September 13,.1978. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinances 78-54 and 78-55. The Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as published and scheduled by the Kenai Peninsula Borough on Ordinances 78-54 and 78-55 on the 13th of September 1978. There was no objection to the Ordinances. Further the Commission recommends to the Kenai Peninsula Assembly and Planning Commission approval of Ordinance 78-54 and 78-55. The motion passed unanimously. It was noted that the next Public Hearing at the Borough would be on October 2, 1978. ,~ '~~ Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Eight "" Regular Meeting September 27, 1978 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Mr. Raymond questioned whether the other sales activities at the Beaver Loop Laundromat have been resolved. Mr. Wise stated that the attorney is working on it,and there is a question of grandfather rights. Mr. Wise then brought up the problem of the park lands and the Sewer Treatment Plant which has been built on part of these lands. He suggested that the City had two choices: to move the Sewer Treatment Plant or to find more land for the parks and trade the land. The later choice is more acceptable and suggests that the City appraise the land where the Sewer Treatment Plant is located and the land adjacent to the Oilers Field and meet with VOR and swap land value for value. This will be before Council at the next meeting. Mr. Wise also suggested that lands that are not in use as Parkland to be put into use by selling them and using the money for usable Park land. Mr. Wise did mention that the State did acknowledge the error in the City's entitlement as part of Beaver Creek Open to Entry. ~ 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to adjourn the meeting. There being no .further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, J ice E. Taylor Secretary for the Commission