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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-28 P&Z MinutesKenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, February 28, 1979 ;, Kenai Public Safety Building 7:OO p.m. Phillip Bryson, Presiding Chairman A G E N D A 1, ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Title 21, Section 21.76.140, specifically, for use as a. Day Care Center on Lot 6, Block H, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision: William R. and Sandra Hinrichs. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF February 14, 1979 5. OLD BUSINESS A.. Lease Application: F.B.O. Subdivision, Lots 1 -'4 Bishop Brothers 6. NEW BUSINESS A.. Home Occupation Request - Custom Welding and Machine Work- . Ames Road off Beaver .Loop:- Nick Miller B. Ragan Tracts: Preliminary/Final Plat C. Pelch Subu-~ivision, Part One: Final Plat 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Administrative Report D. Borough Report: Jim Hendricks 8.. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COM1`•~ENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COP?MISSION REGULAR MEETING February 28, 1979 ~~~~2i~~~ Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Phillip Bryson, Presiding Chairman ~) 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Sol Raymond, Nick Miller, John Monfor, Jerry Andrews, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Absent: Dwain Gibson and Karen Mahurin Others: Jim Hendricks, Borough Planner; John Wise, City Manager; Bill Nelson, City Engineer; Mr. and Mrs. Hinrichs. 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Title 21, Section 21.76.140, specifically, for use as a Day Care Center on Lot 6, Block H, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision: William R. and Sandra Hinrichs. Mr, and Mrs. Hinrichs were present and outlined to the commission their plans to put in a Day and Night Care Center. They explained that they owned a one acre lot off Beaver Loop and had approximately 3,000 sq, ft. of usable space in their home. They realized that State requirements call for an employee for every 10 children and eventually plan to have as many as 50 children. For the present they would like to start with only 20. They have contacted all. the agencies necessary to get started but approval is based upon the Commission's decision whether to allow the Day Care Center in this area. Phil Bryson opendd the hearing to the public for comments. There were no comments and the secretary noted that the hearing had been published and the notices mailed. There were no written comments received. As there were no further comments, the item was brought back to the table for discussion. John Wise questioned whether the Hinrichs were aware of the State requirement which allows 55 sq. ft. per child excluding office space. The Hinrichs felt that they met these requirements. John Monfor questioned whether the play area outside would be fenced. The Hinrichs replied that fencing is required and they plan to fence the area. ~Ir. Bryson read the memo concerning the Day Care Center from ~ Jim Hendricks, Borough Planner. It stated that the Borough did not have any objections to the Center. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Regular Meeting February 28, 1979 1 2A. Cont. Nick Miller questioned whether the Center would be licensed by the State. Mr. Hinrichs replied that it would be. Mr. Miller stated that if they were licensed by the State then they would have to meet their requirements and inspections. He further questioned the parking and indicated that it should be shown on their drawing where the parking and exits would be. MOTION: Nick Miller moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, to adopt Resolution PZ 79-5 granting the request for a Conditional Use Permit, as authorized by 21.76.220 of the Kenai Zoning Code, for ~ Day Care Center located on Lot 6, Block H Beaver Creek Subdivision by William and Sandra Hinricks, and that the following conditions be met: 1. That the Day Care Center be operated only with a State license. 2. That off-street parking and exits ~.nd entrances meet with requirements in the Zoning Code. The motion passed unanimously. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL It was rec{uested by John Wise to delete Item A under Old Business. There were no objections. MOTION: John Monfor moved, seconded by Nick Miller, to approve the agenda with the deletion. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF February 14, 1979 MOTION: John Monfor moved, seconded by Nick Miller, to approve the minutes of February 14, 1979 as submitted. There were no objections. 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS j A. Home Occupation Request - Custom Welding and Machine Work Ames Road off Beaver Loop: Nick Miller Nick Miller stepped down from his seat and presented his Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 Regular Meeting February 28, 1979 6A. Cont. request to start a home occupation. He explained that he has recently obtained a business license and that he wants to do welding and machine work in his home. He further stated that all the work will be done inside the building and there will be no signs indicating it as a business. It is his home .and he wants it to remain residential. The work will be part time on weekends and nights. Mr. Bryson questioned where the lot was located, and Mr. Miller stated that it was approximately 800 ft. off Beaver Loop on Ames Road. Mr. Raymond questioned whether he plans to hire anyone. Mr. Miller stated that he would not. Mr. Monfor questioned whether there would be any outside storage. Mr. Miller replied that he would not as he does not want the area to look like a business. Mr. Bryson opened the meeting to the public for comments and there were none. MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by John Monfor, to approve the request for a Home Occupation for a Custom Welding and Machine Work Business on Ames Road by Nick P~iller with. the stipulation that he continue to conform with the home occupation requirements as outlined in the Kenai Zoning Code. , The motion passed with Nick Miller abstaining. B. Ragan Tracts: Preliminary/Final'Plat Mr. Bryson read the Borough recommendations concerning this tract. There were no comments from the public. The Commission reviewed the plat and located the tract in question. There was discussion concerning the right-of-ways and access roads. The Commission questioned access to the lots and indicated that access was not indicated on the plat. MOTION: John Monfor, moved seconded by Sol Raymond,, to table this Resolution until the following information is received-and indicated on the plat. 1. Access to the tract. ~pV~~s,`..~ p'~-v~ v~~~~ ~'t~ ~t,cey~ 2 . Existing buildings . -~~~~~ ~~~ wn g~.~,~, ~, `..~,~„~,, wti, 3. The use of the land is clarified. si.r ~rr~n..~~ The motion passed with Jerry Andrews abstaining. ~~ ~ Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting February28, 1979 6. C. Pelch Subdivision, Part One: Final Plat Page 4 Mr. Bryson read the memo concerning this subdivision from Jim Hendricks Borough Planner. The Commission discussed the plat and the preliminary plat which Jim Hendricks brought to the meeting. There were~~no comments from the public. The Commission discussed and questioned th.e need for a temporary turn around or Cul-de-sac. Mr. Miller indicated that the existing street goes beyond the subdivision. `Fhere was also discussion concerning utilities. MOT`I'ON: Sol~_LRaymond moved, seconded by Nick Miller, to adopt Resolution PZ 77-4 approving Pelch Subdivision, Part One: Final Plat subject to correction of negative finding of Item 9. 9. Utility easements, if required are not shown. The motion passed unanimously. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Betty Glick reported on the Kenai City Council Meeting of Wednesday, February 21, 1979 and stated that Ordinance 473-79 Amending the City Code concerning Fire Code Penalties was passed; Ordinance 474-79 was passed establishing a City Harbor Commission; Resolution 79-9 was passed awarding the bid for audio recording equipment system to Inlet Instruments; Resolution 79-15 was passed concurring with the Planning and Zoning. Commission to .deny the rezoning request for the parcel near Strawberry Road and the Spur Highway. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick reported on the meeting of February 19, 1979 - there was discussion of the update of the arterial road system map; petition for a new Post Office in Anchor Point; non-objection to a water use permit for Salamatoff; updated proposal for Roads and Trails Program. C. Administrative Report: John Wise John Wise outlined for the Commission the upcoming projects - realignment of Airport Way plus water and sewer improvements, Renauating the Lift Stations and Well House No. 1. He pointed out some of the water and sewer projects that will be going on this summer and also the Airport Paving project. He further stated that he does not see any p~?oblems with keeping the Airport open for the fishing season. The City has not received the final specifications on the Willow Street project. Kenai Plannine and Zoning Commission Page 5 Regular Meeting February 28, 1979 Mr. Wise pointed out that the City owns a lot on Beaver Loop and is considering putting a fire substation on it. Mr. Raymond noted that there were some problems with the Airport Lighting this past week and c{uestioned whether the Bid for Airport Improvements covered the lighting. Mr. Wise stated that the lighting is in the specifications but there might not be enough money so it might be considered as a deductive alternate. He is hopeful that all the lines will be put into conduits. The problem this past week was with .frost heaves causing three separate breaks,in the lines. There was some discussion concerning fire station rec{uirements. D. Borough Report: Jim Hendricks Jim Hendricks distributed copies of two Borough Ordinances No. 79-4 and 79-5 to the Commission members. One deals with the amendment process and the other deals with details within the existing Code. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT ~ MOTION: John T-lonfor moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~?L~-~L- anice E. Tay or Secretary to the Commission ,