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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-25 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, July 25, 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 July 11, 1979 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Application for Department of the Army permit to construct a fill, bulkhead and boat ramp in the Kenai River: Miles Dean B. Kenai Fine Arts request to put up a sign C. Park View Subdivision: Plat D. Lease Application: F.B.O. Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, and 3: Dean Yeasel E. R.W. Thorpe and Associates Status Report on the 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. ADJOURNMENT ~,:..-~ ~- ..,~ KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, July 25, 1979 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7:00 p.m. ~ Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Karen Mahurin, Sol Raymond, Dwain Gibson, and Ex-Officio rlember Betty Glick Absent: Jerry Andrews and Nick Miller Others: Jim Hendricks, Borough Planner; Ernie Schlereth, City Attorney; Bill Nelson, City Engineer; Eileen Bryson, representing Parks and Rec. Commission; Leo Oberts; Ruby and Waldo Coyle; May Hughes, Fine Arts Center; Dean Yeasel; Councilmen Ambarian and Malston; and a representative from KSRM. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL It was requested at this time that a request from the Parks and Recreation Commission should be considered under new business as Item E. Also, Mr. Bryars request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Church in a Commercial zone should be considered ~ as Item F. Thorpe's report would be moved to Item G. D10T I ON Karen. Mahurin moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to approve the .agenda with the additions. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 11, 1979 MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Sol Raymond, to approve the minute'~,of July 11, 1979 as submitted. There were no objections. 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Application for Department of the Army permit to construct a fill, bulkhead, and boat ramp in the Kenai River: Miles Dean The Commission members reviewed the application and Sol Raymond questioned the use of the land. City Attorney, Ernest Schlereth, pointed out that there was no formal application before the Commission but that the application was vague as to what Mr. Dean plans to do. He stated that he was concerned that Mr. Dean would KENAI PLANNINI; AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETIT;G, July 25, 1979. Page 2 be in violation of the Zoning Code if he were to develop a Commercial business in this Rural Residential Zone. If he wants to apply for a conditional use permit for a trailer court, this might be an acceptable use. He wants to make Mr. Dean aware of the zoning ordinances before he spends too much money. Jim Hendricks, Borough Planner, po there is a lack of information and Mr. Dean wants to develop a camper If the bulkhead is an accessory to be permissible but if it creates a would not be. inted out that at this time the question remains whether facility or mobile home park. the camper park then it would separate business, then it Mr. Waldo Coyle stated that he felt Mr. Dean was trying to get a precedent set with the Corps and that the Planning Commission was trying to stop him. He has two stumbling blocks in the Fish a.nd Game and the Corps already and that is enough. Bill Nelson, City Engineer, pointed out that the Corps is a clearinghouse for other agencies and the Planning Commission should reply and give .some type of statement concerning the application. Mr. Schlereth requested permission to write to Mr. Dean expressing the Commission's concern about what he is doing in this area. Mrs. Coyle questioned as to wr~ether Mr. Dean was aware of the application being an item on tonight's agenda. He was not notified as the Corps applications are regularly reviewed by the Commission for their comments. Sol Raymond suggested that the C>:ty Administration send a letter to Mr. Dean inviting him to come before the Commission to discuss his intentions. There were no objections. B. Kenai Fine Arts request to put up a directional sign May Hughes representing the Fine Arts was present to request permission to install a sign near the Chamber of Commerce to let people know where they are located. Phil Bryson pointed out that signs are allowed only on the lot which the business is located. - The Fine Arts has a sign which is leaning against the Chamber building now but wants to have the Boy Scouts build anew one. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, July 25, 1979 Page 3 Dwain Gibson suggested that there could be a directional sign with more than one sign on it to direct tourists to places of interest. The sign could be rustic looking to fit in with the area. Jim Hendricks stated that according to the Ordinance this sign .could not be placed as in the similar case with the Lions. Perhaps Council could initiate action on this as a directional sign. Once the Commission allows a non- accessory use then you open doors for others. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to request that the City Council develop a policy concerning directional signs so that one might be put up near the Chamber of Commerce to direct tourists to important places of interest. The motion passed unanimously. C. Park View Subdivision: Plat Jim Hendricks reviewed the Borough Report on this subdivision. He stated that Tract B is a part of a negotiation to trade land for the land that the Sewer Treatment Plant is on and also to lease this land to the Kenai Care Center. There was discussion as to what portion of the land is developable and whether Lot 152 ~.nd 132: have access. MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to table action on this plat until access to~Lot`132 can be found and until the status of .the land is known. The motion passed unanimously. D. Lease Application: F. B. 0. Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, and 3: Dean Yeasel It was noted that both Bishop Brothers and John and Kristine Stoehner, previous applicants on these lots, have withdrawn their applications. Mr. Yeasel was present to answer questions and stated that he is part owner of Salamatoff Seafoods and would like to have the lots to handle fish and have a holding terminal. Sol Raymond stated that there have been two or three proposals on these particular lots and the lots are the most desirable. He questioned whether a holding terminal would be the best use of this property as it would be active only a few months out of the year. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, July 25, 1979 Page 4 Mr. Yeasel stated that he is looking into other uses for the facility. Mr. Raymond further stated that he would like to see an air freight operation on these lots and possibly Mr. Yeasel would be willing to move down closer to the tower with his operation. The Commission members called for a recess at this point so that the Airport Master Plan could be brought to the meeting and consulted. The Commission questioned the secretary as to the Stoehner's lease application. She replied that she had received a phone call from Mr. Garnett, their attorney, withdrawing the lease application for the F.B.O. lots. The Commission members discussed the Airport Master Plan Which states that this land would be best used as an F. B. 0. operation which would handle multiple services such as flight training, air taxi, fuel, repair, etc. Mr. Oberts stated that maybe these lots would be better used as F. B. 0. lots but that the Commission should find other lots which would be suitable for their use. Mx- Yeasel stated that he would only be interested in Lots 1-7 as they have ramp access to-them. It was mentioned that the City would like to extend the ramp area. Since there is no definite date set on this, Mr. Yeasel stated that he would like to lease lots. in Lots 1-7. Ruby Coyle stated that fishing is important to Kenai and needs the business. The City should accomodate Mr. Yeasel and give him alternative lots. MOTION:. Sol Raymond moved, to re~~mm~nd approval of Lease Application: F.B.O. Subdivision, Block I, Lots 1, 2, and 3: Dean Yeasel as submitted. The motion died for the lack of a second. MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by Karen Mahuren, to recommend that the applicant review with the City Administration, specifically the Airport Manager and acting City Manager, the lots and determine which would be aceptable and suitable for his purpose and that the Commission approves the concept of his lease application. The motion passed unanimously. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Page 5 REGULAR MEETING, July 25, 1979 E. Parks and Recreation Commis io~.'s. Request for land for Recreational Purposes Eileen. Bryson was present to request the use of land on Airport property near the CAP facility and warm storage building for temporary use as a baseball and football field. The Parks and Rec Dept. would be willing to plant grass and take care of the area. The land is presently unsubdivided and not available for immediate lease. It would be used as a practice area, not for regular games. The Parks and Rec would assume the. cost of the seeding and the possibility of fencing the area. The Commission members stated that they would need to hear comments. from the Airport Manager on this land and also need a scaled drawing of what is proposed. They questioned when the land would be needed. ~~.' Ron Malston stated that it would be preps.red for use this; fall and next spring. The City Attorney suggested checking any FAA restrictions on the use of this land. MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to recommend that the Parks and Recreation Commission work with the City Administration to determine the exact size of the area they would like to have and whether it would be in conflict with any existing leases or FAA restrictions and return to the Planning Commission with a scaled drawing showing the location -and also requests that the City Administration, namely the City Attorneyjmake their recommendations. The motion passed unanimously. F. Kenai Church of God: Mr. Bryars Jim Hendricks distributed copies of a draft to change the text of the zoning code that would allow Churches as a conditional use in General Commercial zones. The text change could be either be initiated by the Council or the Planning Commission and public hearings would have to be held. There was discussion concerning past minutes on this item. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to petition the Borough to add a new subsection K to Section 21.76.140 - Conditional Uses in the General Commercial Zone. Sol Raymond stated that he did not believe that Churches belong in a Commercial zone but would like the issue to be considered in a public hearing. Dwain Gibson agreed. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Page 6 REGULAR MEETING, July 25, 1979 The Mot~bn passed unanimously. G. R. W. Thorpe and Associates Status Report on the Comprehensive Plan Mr. Robert Thorpe and Len Zickler outlined for the Commission and public present the status of the Comprehensive Plan study they are doing for the City. They spoke on the Wetlands and the areas they have been concentrating upon. The draft of the land use .and community facilities and transportation alternatives were also discussed. Mr. Thorpe stated that he will bring a transportation consultant with him to the next meeting. Leo Oberts requested at this time to be heard as his request goes along with the Comprehensive Plan. He explained to the Commission that he wishes to develop a recreational/commercial operation along the Kenai River that would expand to include tourist facilities, playgrounds, and marine facilities. He does not contemplate any building but would like camping facilities,etc. He would like the Comprehensive Plan to consider this area for use as a Commercial zone. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick The City Council reviewed Mr. Bryar's request; the Lion's request for a directory sign"and the Council wrote a letter to the Department of Transportation so that signs indicating the Kenai Business District could be put up; at the next Council meeting there will be an amendment to dumpng_septic material into the City's system; several leases with the Airport have been tabled, trying to make room for Polar Airlines. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick The Borough Planning and Zoning Commission considered the rezonipgs of Killen Estates, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision, and Fidalgo. Mrs. Glick stated that the handout on the Borough Land Sale is ready for distribution and commented on the time schedule. C. Administrative Report D. Borough Report: Jim Hendricks Jim Hendricks and the Commission agreed to meet on Tuesday July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building for a workshop on the Comprehensive Plan. .~ KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Page 7 °~ REGULAR MEETING, July 25, 1979 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS ANP COMMENTS The Commission members would like to request that the City's Airport Manager and a representative from the other Commissions be present when the Planning members are considering items of importance to those Commissions and the City Administration. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Sol Raymond moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Respectfully ,submitted, _~~ 1 Janice E. Tay or Secretary to the Commission