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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-27 P&Z MinutesKenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, June 27, 1979 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7:00 p.m. Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 13, 1979 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Lion's Request to put up a Welcome to Kenai Sign B. Kenai Church of God: Glenn Bryars, Pastor 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Kenai Spit Subdivision: Preliminary/Final B. R. W. Thorpe ~ Associates: Status Report on the E Comprehensive Plan 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. ADJOiJRNMENT I KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, June 27, 1979 Kenai Public Safety Building,. 7:00 p.m. ~ Philip Bryson, Pt.esiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Karen Mahurin, Jerry Andrews, Sol Raymond, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Absent, Dwain Gibson, Nick Miller, and John Monfor Others: Jim Hendricks, Borough Planner; Bob Thorpe, Len Zickler, and John Potter, Comprehensive Plan; Carmen Gintoli; Mayor O'Reilly; City Attorney, Ernest Schlereth; Bill Nelson, City Engineer; Harold Dale, representing the Lion's Club. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Sol Raymond, to approve the agenda as submitted. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 13, 1979 ! MOTION: Jerry Andrews moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1979 meeting. There were no'objections. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Lions' Request to put up a Welcome to Kenai Sign The Commission decided to wait to consider this as the representative from the Lions was not yet present. B. Kenai Church of God: Glenn Brvars. Pastor The Commission decided at the previous Planning meeting to discuss the request of the Kenai Church of God to add onto an existing residence in a Commercial Zone at a work session. The building permits which have been issued in the past in a Commercial Zone would be reviewed. The work session was held the hour before the June 27 meeting. Per. Schlereth, City Attorney, stated that he did not have a written report to submit but this request would be a non-conforming use as stated in the zoning code. On the basis of the zoning code, the Planning Commission cannot allow any exceptions. Variances and Conditional Use Permits would not apply in this case. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, June 27, 1979 Page 2 Karen Mahurin pointed out that building permits have been issued in the past for additions to existing structures in a Commercial Zone and they even have been issued for new structures. Mr. Schlereth stated that mistakes are made but since the Commission is aware of the request then they should not allow this building permit. Jerry Andrews pointed out the wording of the Zoning Code and stated that it read "new" single and two family homes were excluded. He questioned whether that had.anything to do with an existing building. Jim Hendricks stated that the intent of the Code is to keep ~ family-type development away from industrial. There was further discussion concerning the past building permit which was issued to allow the Church to move to its present site. That permit should not have been issued. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, that based upon the Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission's interpretation that a conditional use permit or a variance cannot be applied in this case, the addition to the house cannot be allowed because of the zoning code and if the owners want to pursue this further they would have to apply for a zoning change. The motion passed unanimously. A. Lion's Request to put up a Welcome to Kenai Sign Harold Dale was present representing the Lions. He explained that the Lions wished to install a sign approximately 12' x Z4' somewhere in the .vicinity of the Katmai Motel to Welcome people to the City and list the various organizations in the City and when they meet. They would like to put up a rustic-type of sign and pointed out the drawing which he brought to the meeting. Karen Mahurin suggested putting the sign by Moosemeat John's cabin but Mr. Dale stated that they would prefer to have it close to the intersection of Beaver Loop and the 'Spur. It was pointed out that the City Manager had suggested that such a large sign with so much detail might be difficult to read while driving by and could present a traffic hazard as stated by the police department. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, June 27, 1979 Page 3 Bob Thorpe stated that the Katmai has three signs already in the area where one would be sufficient. The Lions seem to want a billboard and asked that they suggest a smaller and more tastefull sign. Sol Raymond stated that he would be more receptive to a smaller sign as a billboard-type sign should be where people could pull off the road to read it. MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to recommend that the Commission set up a work session with the Lions after the next meeting of the Planning and Zoning on July 11 to discuss what they would like to do for a sign. There were no objections.. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Kenai Spit Subdivision: Preliminary/Final The Commission members reviewed the plat and asked Jim Hendricks for his comments. Mr. Hendricks stated that the Borough's recommendations were technical requirements and standard statements. He does have an objection to looking at the lot separate from the surrounding area. The entire area should be considered... and need to get an overall view of what is happening in this area. MOTION:' Jerry Andrews moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to table this plat until the Harbor Commission has reviewed it and also recommends that someone from the City come before the. Commission to address what is happening in this area. Sol Raymond stated that the representative should be prepared to report to the Commission on what is going to develop in this area and how this lot fits into it. There were no objections. B. R. W. Thorpe and Associates: Status Report on the Comprehensive Plan Mr. Bob Thorpe presented a status report on the Comprehensive Plan Study. He stated that he would be coming to Kenai during the last week of eachmonth until October and wants to set up a schedule fo~n work sessions. He reviewed briefly what they reported on at the last meeting when they gave a status report. Mr. Thorpe stated that they have the Zoning Code 80 percent complete and a draft of the subdivision requirements ready for review. They have notebooks of the material ready to distribute to the Planning Commission, City Council, Library and City Hall. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, June 27, 1979 Page 4 Len Zickler gave an overview of some of the areas that they have been studyi~:g ~ pointed out the maps illustrating these. There is a scheduled work session at 7,:30 Thursday evening on the Comprehensive Plan and all Commissioners, vouncilmembers, and interested citizens are invited to attend. Mr. Thorpe introduced John Potter as a member of his firm. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick There was no City. Council Report. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick' There was no Borough Report. C. Administrative Report There was no Administrative Report ~ D. Borough Report: Jim Hendricks Jim Hendricks stated that he would like to work out a schedule for future work sessions over the next two and a half months and thought that they could do that at tomorrow night's meeting. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Karen Mahurin stated that the City Administration should follow the zoning ordinance that we presently have. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Karen. Mahurin moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, to adjourn the meeting. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ C ,~ ane.e E . Tay or Secretary to the Commission t