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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-25 P&Z MinutesKenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, April 25, 1979 Kenai. Public Safety Building, 7:00 p.m. ~ Phillip Bryson, Presiding Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Title 21, Section 21.76.141, specifically for extraction of gravel frt~m the SW4 j NE 4 SE 4j S 2 SE 4, of Section 3, TSN, R11W, S.M.: City of Kenai B. Comprehensive Plan Presentation: R. W. Thorpe 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 11, 1979 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Alaska State Land Survey No. 76-118 B. Lease Application: A Portion of Section 9, TSN, R11W, S.M. R. L. Roper ~, ~ c~i iCF~3~~ hc~c,~>(-' f-IjiNl~~[i~.-I it ~'l ~4. i.c ~ ``~C,.C ~-~-~3C 'F~S~`D ' 1~ 1 ~'~ ~~ (C~.t'~11 ~ t ~`~ ~~i'~~~~ 1c~~~~'1 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 COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT K~I~IAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ~~ REGULAR MEETING, April 25, 1979 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7:00 p.m. ~~ Phillip Bryson, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Nick Miller, Sol Raymond, Jerry Andrews, Karen Mahurin, John Monfor, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Absent: Dwain Gibson Others: Vick Tyler and Marvin Drags~th, Royal Pacific Fisheries; Waldo Coyle; Bob Roper; Billy McCan; Chester Cone; Jim Hendricks, Borough Planner; John Wise, City Manager; Bill Nelson, City Engineer; Mayor Vince O'Reilly; City Councilman Ambarian; Bob and Pat Thorpe, and Len Zickler, Comprehensive Plan Study. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit to the Kenai Peninsula Nick Miller assumed the chair as Phil'Bryson was not present. Mr. Miller explained that a hearing was advertised for this Conditional Use Permit application fear the last Planning and Zoning meeting but as the wrong description was used, the petition was tabled until the correct description was advertised. Mr. Miller opened the meeting to the public for comments. Waldo Coyle questioned why the Commission did not send a map and copies o the application and information which the Commission members received as the City is proposing to put a road through a portion of his property. He further questioned why the City is giving the State $100,000 wo~h of gravel when the City has men able to go in and make a road. He also stated that where the State proposes to put a road there is a creek present. John Wise replied to the questions stating that the State has a sect~±on line right-of-way; the reason the City does not put the road in themselves is the lack of time and money available; ahd if the access is not desirable as indicated at the present, then it will be moved. Phil Bryson came in at this point and assumed the Chair. Mr. Wise further stated that the State will not interfere with the flow of the creek. Chester Cone stated that he did not have any objections as such ut t is proposed site is in the middle of Wetlands which is being given a lot of attention at this time. He could,.°nbt understand how the City can put in a gravel permit and an individual would have a herd time doing it. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Regular Meeting, April 25, 1979 2A. Continued Mr. Cone questioned who was going to police the City. Mr. Wise stated that the City would police itself according to the same treatment given to the private gravel pits. The City does have an application in for a Wetlands permit. There were no -.other comments and the item was brought back to the table for discussion. John Monfor questioned the feasibility of having the State put the road in and how much it would cost. Mr. Wise pointed out that in the application it stated the cost for the opening of the pit would be $100,000. Mr. Bryson stated that this was not a very precise statement; it should be itemized. Mr. Hendricks, Borough Planner, read the recommendations from the Borough concerning this application. Jerry Andrews stated that this appears to be a joint venture with the State - giving them gravel in exchange for services. He questioned whether the City has considered doing the same with private enterprise. He questioned the right to grant the Conditional Use Permit as the Council has put a stop. to rezoning until the completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Wise stated that there are existing gravel pits in the area and this would be a logical extension of the use. A Wetlands permit is being applied for and the City will not develop the gravel pit until everything is legal. Mr. Hendricks explained that there is a difference between a rezoning and a Conditional Use Permit as the later is closer to a permitted use. There was further discussion concerning the Comprehensive Plan, rezoning, and. Conditional Use Permits. Mrs: Wise stated that the Council had been briefed and is aware of the application. The City is seeking approval of the request to put a gravel pit in this area. There was further discussion concerning the testing of the land, when it would be done in relation to the application and contract signing. Sol Raymond stated that he felt that the City's application ~ should be a model one and that the existing application needs to be more complete and exact and should not leave any questions unanswered. The Commission might want to put in a stipulation that the Planning and Zo~~g Commission or a designated Committee would police the area. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 Regular Meeting, April 25, .1979 2A. Continued ,~ The Commission members further discussed the need for a more explicit application and whether there would be a less expensive way of developing the pit. There was considerable discussion concerning reclamation. It was stated that any gravel. taken by the State in excess of the agreed upon amount would be charged for and put in an escrow account to go towards reclamation. The City is responsible for the reclamation as the owner of the pit. Phil Bryson questioned who was going to keep track of the gravel taken out of the pit by the contractors etc. Mr. Coyle stated that he has a pit next to the proposed one and it does:.not seem;~to~ him that it should cost this much to put a road in. Nick Miller pointed out that gravel is scarce in the area and questioned where the gravel was going as the State has few gravel roads in the City of Kenai. MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by Nick Miller, to recommend concept approv~.l of the Petition for a Conditional Use Permit to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Title'21, Section 21.76.141, specifically for .extraction of gravel from. the SW4, NE4 SE4, SZ SE 4, of Section 3, TSN, R11W, S.M.: City of Kenai pending the inclusion of the Borough recommendations as listed in the Memo from Jim Hendricks, Borough Planner, and ~~turn to.:_th~ Planning Commission for final approval. There was further discussion concerning whether the Commission would be voting on just the concept of the gravel permit in this area and/or the contract with the State. It was clarified that the Commission could only vote on the concept and the Contract would be voted on and drawn up at the City Council. Phil Bryson commented on Items 8 and 9 in the Borough memo and stated that he would like to see provisions for screening. The motion passed with Phil Bryson voting negative. B. Comprehensive Plan Presentation: R. W. Thorpe Mr. Bob Thorpe and Mr. Len Zickler presented:`.tb the Commission and the public present a report on the progress to date on the Comprehensive Plan. They distributed summary reports on The Attitude Survey, Economics/Population, Land Use Analysis. Mr. Thorpe stated that public hearings and open houses have been scheduled for this week in an attempt to obtain feedback from the public. His firm is requesting criticisms and comments. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 Regular Meeting, April 25, 1979 ~ 2B. Continued The plan will be to distribute the material on the three areas brought to the meeting and ask the members and others interested to comment and revise and then return the material to Thorpe and Asso. They will then have additional information ready for review in June and July. Rather then presenting the City with all the information and data in September, Thorpe -and Asso. will be submitting three or four elements at a time.. Each Commission member will receive a notebook with tabs for each item and it will serve as a workbook. Mr. Thorpe further discussed each of the submitted summary reports in more detail and answered questions concerning their findings so far. Mr. Zickler pointed out the maps and drawings which their firm have been working=~;o.n :.showing topography, hydrology, streets, utilities, current zoning, etc. He stated that they still have work to complete on them,and they will also be working on parks and roadways. Mr. Thorpe introduced his wife Pat Thorpe as a consultant for their firm. She has experience with airport leased lands. ~ Mr. Thorpe would like to see a "wish list" from the Commission members and other citizens as to what they. would like to see done in their city. Jim Hendricks suggested that the Commission members set a time to meet this coming week so that they can review the submitted summary reports, markthem and return them right away~to the Planners. Phil Bryson left the meeting at this time and Nick Miller assumed the Chair. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL It was requested that the Concept Lease Application: Royal Pacific Fisheries: Marvin Dragseth be included a~ Item 6C under New Business. MOTION: John Manfor moved, .seconded by Karen Mahurin, to approve the Agenda with the addition. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 11, 1979. j MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Sol Raymond, to approve the minutes of April 11, 1979, as submitted. There were no objections. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 Regular Meeting, April 25, 1979 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Alaska State Land Survey No. 76-118: Preliminary/Final There was a brief discussion of the plat and where the land is located. Mr. Wise explained that the land was unplatted and needed to be platted so that the City could lease the land. MOTION: Sol Raymond:'moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to adopt Resolution PZ 79-18 approving the Alaska State Land Survey No. 76-118: Preliminary/Final with the condition that this Resolution confirm to any Borough requirements. The motion passed unanimously. B. Lease Application: A Portion of Section 9, TSN, R11W, S.M. R. L. Roper Mr. Roper explained to the Commission his need for more land to expand as the Boat Harbor takes up the existing land. The Commission reviewed the maps included in -the packets and discussed what. Mr. Roper's needs were. Mr. Raymond stated that the lease application was alright for a concept lease but it needs a development plan, more accurate drawing of the land ~n question, and what would be put on the land. Mr. Andrews also stated that a more definite property description and development plan needs to be done. MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, totable-.rth~,- ]Lease Application: A Portion of Section 9, TSN, R11W, S. M. R. L. Roper until more definite information, both dimensions and development plans, is brought before the Commission. The motion passed unanimously.. C. Concept Lease Application: Royal Pacific Fisheries, Marvin Dragseth The Commission reviewed the two proposals submitted by Royal Pacific Fisheries, one of which .asked for the same land as MI?; Roper,.; Mr. Dragseth explained to ,the Commission that his company needs a dock facility and has submitted two proposals. The first one would be the least expensive and is also the same property that Mr. Roper would like to lease. He further stated that he would not be in competition with Mr. Roper but wants to provide a dock for boats out of his own fisheries. He would be willing to put in an access road if he was able to get the necessary permits. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, April 25, 1979 Page b The Commission stated that they would need to see a development plan and a more definite drawing of the land in question, Mr. Dragseth stated that he would only need approximately 5 acres. of land and would be willing to work with Mr. Roper to share this property. The Commission requested that the City Administration work with Mr. Dragseth''and;Mr.~Roper"':and the~,r;proposals and come up with a workable solution to both their needs. The Commission also requested that the City Administration look at the general area t.o see.what land is available and how the land is presently used. They would also like to have suggestions from the Recreation Commission as to any future proposals which they might have. MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, to table the Concept Lease Application: Royal Pacific Fisheries, Marvin Dragseth until more definite information, both dimensions and development plans, is brought before the Commission. The motion passed unanimously. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report:° Betty Glick Betty Glick reviewed items of interest to the Commission concerning the last City Council Meeting. Carmen Gintolli presented to the Council plans for renovating the Airport Terminal Building; An Ordinance was introduced to purchase a used tractor for the Parks and Recreation Dept.; The view Parks and Recreation Director is now on board and will come to a Planning and Zoning Meeting to be introduced; The Resolution that would approve the Airport Master Plan was tabled; The Resolution which would rezone certain areas within the City was tabled until-'.the next City. Council Meeting; PaSSed a:8esolution concurrent with the Planning Commission's action approvirng dedication of road right-of-way for Central Heights Subdivision. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick stated that the Borough along with the City's dem~~soli to of V.I.P:' Ranch Estates. There we Borough for comment; There was a Land management. Planning Commission went deny 'the :rezoning °request re several people at the presentation on Coastal C. Administrative Report The Commission reviewed the informational items included in the packets. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 7 Regular Meeting, April 25, 1979 D. Borough Report: Jim Hendricks ,~ Jim Hendricks. distributed copies of the new subdivision ordinance and requested that the Commission bring questions to the next meeting. Mr. Hendricks commented on the Coastal Zone Study and that it is in the data gathering stage. He further suggested that it would be helpful to set up a meeting in the next week for the Commission to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission decided to meet Monday, April 30, 1979, at 7 p.m. in the Public Safety Building. The Secretary was to check on the availability of the Building and notify Phil Bryson and Dwain Gibson of the meeting. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: John Monfor moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to adourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, . r~ anice E. Tayl r Secretary to the Commission