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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-15 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING., May 15, 1979 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7:00 p.m. Phillip Bryson, Presiding Chairman i 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Nick Miller, Karen Mahurin, Dwain Gibson Absent: Jerry Andrews, Sol Raymond, John Monfor, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Others: Bob Roper and Miles Dean; Vick Tyler and Marvin Dragseth, Roy~.l Pacific Fisheries; John Wise, City Manager; Paul and Bill Nelson, Peninsula Fishermen's Marketing Enterprises; 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Nick Miller moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to approve the agenda. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 25, 1979 MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to approve the minutes of April 25, 1979, as submitted. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Concept Lease Application: A portion of Section 9: R. L. Roper John Wise pointed out that Mr. Roper has already leased Tracts B and C and he would like to lease additional land in this area from the Bridge Access Road to the quarter section line. Mr. Roper brought a map to s~ho~v the Commission members his plans for development and indicated that for this development he would need the land from the access road to the quarter section line and from the Bridge Access road to the river. The members discussed the map and his plans. Phil Bryson questioned how they would take care of sewage, commercial and domestic. Miles Dean stated that the proposed plans would provide for disposal of oil and human wastes, buried fuel tanks, oil spill plan, and City water and sewer with City hook ups. The plan would be to provide repair facilities, fuel, loading and unloading docks, slips to provide for approximately 450 boats, and a port to attract the Commercial shipper. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Regular Meeting, May 15, 1979 5A. Cont. He further stated that they do not plan to restrict the water flow of the creek which goes through this property. There was a discussion as to-the steps for this lease - first to Planning and Zoning, to the City Council and the Harbor Commission and then for surveying if approved. The Commission Questioned the original applications for Tracts B ~ C and what uses were indicated. Dwain Gibson Questioned the proposed time. schedule for the project. Mr. Roper stated that once the permits are issued and the financing is available, they would have three years to finish the project. He further stated that he is presently waiting to receive permits for Tract C which he is leasing believes to have them in hand by the end of this month. There was considerable discussion concerning where the land is located and how much land is available to use in the area. It was pointed out that the remaining land in the area is close to the resting area of the geese and would probably ~3e difficult to build upon. Mr. Roper presented a letter for the Commission to read concerning the preliminary data on this engineering. Vick Tyler and Marvin Dragseth representing Royal Pacific Fisheries stated that they have a conflict Frith the lease request as they have asked for five acres of land in the same area. They approached Mr. Roper and were willing to work out some solution. John Wise. indicated that water and sewer have been engineered down to the Beaver Loop road and letters are presently out asking whether the residents of this area would want City water and sewer. City water and sewer could be brought into this area but only if all would participate so that it would be economically feasible. Karen Mahurin pointed out that Mr. Roper stated that he had all the necessary permits only to find out that he still does not have the permits for Tract C. Mr. Roper stated that he should have them by the lath of May. Mr. Tyler stated that he had approached Mr. Dean about the five acres and was turned down as they wanted all the land. Mr. Dean stated that by doing that they would be ruining the development plan and their purpose is to consolidate all the marine activities into one area. They are not in favor of a trade off. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 Regular Meeting, May 15, 1979 5A. Cent. Mr. Tyler stated that he would withdraw his application if Mr. Roper could provide the financing for this project. He further questioned the need,for hundreds of boat slips, the questionable access to the harbor in the winter, and whether. they would give a reasonable price for unloading fish. He stated that there are only 500 commercial fishermen in Cook Inlet and they would not be able to support the docking facilities. Also, the river at low tide is not passable and would have to be dredged. There was discussion of the available lands along the river and it was generally felt that the lease of this land would tie up the land on this side of the river. Karen Mahurin stated that she felt the idea of this project was a good one but would not want to exclude anyone from starting a business down there. John Wise pointed out that this is a concept lease and the Commission would be voting on the idea of this project and then the Council would further review the concept. Nick Miller stated that both lease applications are river related but he does.".not feel as though he knows enough to make a decision to tie up that much land. Bill Nelson stated that he met with the Harbor Committee last year and felt that they were in favor of basing the river land but that some work should be accomplished in a reasonable lenghh of time and that they can show evidence that they can perform what they .propose. Phil Bryson felt that the engineer for this project might be acting in the best interest of his client not in the best interest of the land in question. Mr. Dragseth asked that someone experienced in Harbor development be consulted for opinions. He stated thht he only needs 300 feet of river frontage with a reasonable. access. Mr. Dean stated that he is not in favor of the little development and wants to see a large community development. Dwain Gibson stated that he does not feel capable of making a decision on this. Also he is hesitant because he is not certain if this is the best utilization of the river frontage and the land behind it. He does not want to see such a large amount of land tied up for an extended period of time. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 Regular Meeting, May 15, 1979 5A. Cont. 1 Karen Mahurin would like to see both of the applicants get the land and it makes it difficult to make a decision. She does not feel c{ualified to make a decision. Nick Miller stated that the Commission should look at the concept and the land use and whether it fits into the area. He felt that if it is recommended to Council that the extra 500 feet be indicated on the lease application, the total acreage be shown, and the length of river frontage. MOTION: Nick Miller moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to approve the concept lease application: A portion of Section 9: R. L. Roper for use as a small boat harbor and dock facilities with the additional note that the additional 500 feet reQuested be indicated on the application and that the total of 1807 ft.(appx.) from Beaver Loop to the river and the 3,000 ft. (appx.) river frontage be shown. The motion failed with Nick Miller in favor. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Nick Miller, to table the concept lease application and take the lease and minutes of this meeting to the next City Council meeting for their review and ask that the City engage an expert to indicate the usable land in this area and what the best use would be before the Planning Commission has to make a decision on each of these concept leases. The motion passed unanimously. 5B. Concept Lease .Application: A portion of Section 9: Royal Pacific Fisheries This. lease was tabled as a part of Item 5A. 5C. Lease Application: Lot 2, Alyeska Subdivision Part III Bradley and Associates Mr. Bradley pointed out he plans and preliminary drawings and the Commission discussed the parking facilities. Phil Bryson pointed out that 150 feet is necessary for the setback and the drawings show only 140 feet. Mr. Bradley indicated that it would not be a hardship to move the building and adjust for the setback line. He stated th~.t these drawings are preliminary and the final ones will be based on the findings of the Commission, the City Council and agencies such as the Fire Marshall. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 Re-g~la~-M€e-trfg, May~~--1-9~0-__ _ _- -- 5C. Cont. MOTION: Nick Miller moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to approve the lease application: Lot 2, Alyeska Subdivision Part III Bradley and Associates for use for a commercial building and that a 150 foot set back from the center of the Kenai Spur Highway be indicated: The motion passed unanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Concept Lease Application: Portion of Tract A: City of Kenai __ Boat Ramp: Paul Nelson Mr. Paul Nelson stated that he has talked to John Wise about this lease application and realizes that there is a deed which states the land is to be used as a boat ramp. He feels that he has found an opening and has added an addendum to his application and would like the letter to be a part of tho records. He read the letter to the Commission and is requesting approval of the concept of a privately run boat ramp with the possibility of a tackle shop and boat slips. He would then go before Council for their approval and if he obtains City approval take his plans to BLM. Dwain Gibson pointed out that the deed specifically states for use as a boat ramp. Mr. Nelson stated that he would be providing facilities for fishermen and that it would be an asset to the City. He would be willing to share the land with Mr. Dragseth. He needs to get an opinion so that he can go to BLM to change the deed. Karen Mahurin stated that she would like to include this lease application in her tabling motion for the previous applications. Bill Nelson stated that all they are requesting would be approval of the concept of a privately run boat ramp facility in this area. There was discussion as to whether this lease application should be tabled as the others. MOTION: Dwain Gibson moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin to table this' concept lease application pending review from the City Council and requests that Mr. Nelson attend the meeting and present his views and desires. The motion passed unanimously. Kenai Planning and Zoning R€ gel a~ Me e~~n~ -May -1-~ 1sJ~-9- _ __ 7. OTHER BUSINESS i Page 6 A. City Council Report: Betty Glick There was no report given as Mrs. Glick was not present. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Repot: Betty Glick There was no report given as Mrs. Glick was not present. C. Administrative Report Mr. Wise stated that the slurry coat for the runway has been funded. Wein Airlines is still planning on coming in to Kenai. D. Borough Report: Jim Hendricks There was no Borough Report. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Karen Mahurin questioned the bags etc. which are being left outside the Muffler business and requested the City Administration to look into this. There was a discussion concerning the rights of the Recreation ~ commission to change the use of a neighborhood park without a public hearing. The City attorney stated that ~bhere".are no present laws concerning parks and that maybe this is an area which should be covered. Mrs. Mahurin felt that the neighborhood should be consulted first before such decisions made. Johh Wise stated that a request was made to use the field temporarily for Little League and at the time there were no apparent reasons why it should not be. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Nick Miller, to adjourn the meting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~.~~'~0~ anice E. Taylor Secretary to the Commission