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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-08 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, August 8, 1979 Kenai Public Safety Building _1 Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman A G E N D A 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 25, 1979 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Application for Dept. of the Army permit to construct a fill, bulkhead, and boat ramp in the Kenai River: Miles Dean 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Nissen Subdivision No. 2: Preliminary/Final B. Lease Application:' Lots 1, 2, and 3 F. B. 0. Subdivision John and Kristine Stoehner I 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: B. Borough Planning and C. City Administration D. Borough Report: Jim 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND 9. ADJOURNMENT Betty Glick Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Report Hendricks COMMENTS ~ao.~iy~z~o - ~~ ~ ~~~~o~ ~ ~~ ,r / "'*"~ KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION _ REGULAR MEETING, August 8, 1979 1 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7:00 p.m. Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Karen Mahurin, Dwain Gibson, Jerry Andrews, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Absent: Nick Miller and Sol Raymond Others: Jim Hendricks, Borough Planner; Bill Nelson, City Engineer; Ed Garnett; Mrs. Yeasel; Mr. and Mrs. Miles Dean; Jim Swalley, Airport Operations Manager 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL ~~ It:was requested to add the Yeasel Application for Lease of F.B.O. Lots 1, 2, and 3 as Item B, Park View Subdivision as Item C, and the Parks and Recreation Commission's request for land as Item D under Old Business. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to approve the additions to the agenda and the agenda. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 25, 1979. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to approve the minutes of July 25, 1979 as submitted, There were no objections. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Application for Dept. of Army permit to construct a fill, bulkhead, and boat ramp in the Kenai River: Miles Dean Mr. Dean was not present at this time so the Commission continued with Item B. B. Lease Application: F.B.O. Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, and 3: Dean Yeasel Mrs. Yeasel was present to represent this lease application. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Regular Meeting, August 8, 1979 Betty Glick read the minutes from the last Planning meeting when this lease was first considered. She stated that the lease is still active but tabled until the City Administration and the Yeasels could work out an alternative to the first three lots. Mr. Jim Swalley, Airport Operations Officer, was present and stated that Mr. Yeasel had briefly talked with him but ' they plan to get together for a more formal'_meetng later on. He also stated that he is working oh the possibility of extending the northern end of the ramp and would like to see the development of fish haulers in this area to avoid congestion. Phil Bryson questioned the time frame for this improvement. Mr. Swalley stated that he would like to see this done for the next construction season and has begun to research this possibility. MOTION: Jerry Andrews moved, seconded by:Karen Mahurin, to table this lease application until the next meeting to allow Mr. Yeasel and the City Administration more time to discuss alternatives. ~ The motion was approved unanimously. C. Park View Subdivision: Preliminary Final This item had been tabled from the last meeting until the status of the land and access to Lot 132 was found. Bill Nelson, City Engineer, stated that lots 129 - 132 have one owner at the present time. The City does not have to provide access to Lot 132 but it might make it easier for any future development. A half street could be provided by the City. Jim Hendricks stated that it might be a good idea to make a half street and deal with it later if Lots 132 is sold separately. The Commission discussed this half street and also the large right of way. Phil Bryson questioned whether a right of way would protect this area from someone putting in a road and sloughing off the slope. ~ There was further discussion concerning access and right of way. Kenji Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, August 8, 1979 Page 3 MOTION: Dwain Gibson moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, to adopt Resolution PZ 79-24 approving Park View Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat upon the following conditions: Corrections of negative findings of Item 9 and to add Item 11. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 11. Extend cul-de-sac Char Circle to provide access to Lot 132. The motion passed unanimously. D. Parks and Recreation Commission `.s request for land for Recreational purposes Jim Swalley stated that he had verbally discussed this with FAA and that all indications are that the City will be allowed to do this but if at a later date there is a better use for the land then it would have to be turned back over. Betty Glick stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission stressed that it would be a temporary use. j The City Attorney's letter to the FAA was also discussed. Dwain Gibson suggested that the Commission vote. on the concept pending FAA approval. MOTION: Dwain Gibson moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission's request for land located on Airport Lands, that the Parks and Rec Dept would utilize its own labor to grade and seed the area;and if and when any time in the future any lease application is made for this particular parcel of land, the Parks and Rec. Dept. will abandon the field; and approval pending the approval of FAA. The motion passed unanimously. A. Application for Dept. of Army permit to construct a fill, bulkhead, and boat ramp in the Kenai River: Miles Dean. Mr. Dean was present at this time and explained to the Commission what his plans were for developing his property. The Commission explained that a camper park might be permitted with a conditional use permit but a commercial business would be different. Kenai Planning and Zoning_Commission Page 4 Regular Meeting, August 8, 1979 -~~ Mr. Dean understands that the .Conditional Use Permit would be needed but decided to wait to do so until he obtained the Corps permit which is harder to get. There was discussion concerning what Mr. Dean's plans were whether he would be putting in a camper park or mobile -home park.. Mr. Dean felt that these two go together - one leads into the other. Phil Bryson explained to Mr. Dean that he would have to have a public hearing to decide this question. The Commission needs to know what Mr. Dean finally decides to do so that he may either apply for a Conditional Use Permit or apply for a rezoning to Commercial. There were no other comments. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Nissen Subdivision No._2:_ Preliminary/Final Mr. Bryson read the report from the Borough on this Subdivision. Jim Hendricks explained that in the present zoning there j are no setbacks in a Commercial zone. It would be preferable not to have setbacks written on the plat but rather it should be covered in the zoning. Mr. Garnett was present and explained to the Commission the reason for this plat. This land is used for access to existing buildings for loading and by subdivision will square out the lots and provide the needed access. MOTION: Jerry Andrews moved, seconded by Dwain Gibson, to adopt Resolution PZ 79-25 approving Nissen Subc~.ivision No. Z Preliminary/Final upon the corrections of negative findings 9 and 10. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City code. The motion passed unanimously. B. Lease Application: Lots 1, 2 and 3 F.B.O. Subdivision: John and Kristine Stoehner ~ Mr. Garnett represented the Stoehners. It was noted that these lots are presently active under another lease application. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, August 8, 1979 Page 5 ~.1 ' Mr. Garnett stated that application was made by him several months ago and he asked that it be withdrawn as they were not ready. He has now reapplied for the lots. He pointed out that the Airport is in need of more facilities for -fuel other than jet fuel so that large aircraft-can be supplied. The actual structures that urill be placed on the lots have not been finalized as yet. A development plan would be to clear the lots and stabilize the land and haul in approximately l foot of gravel as a surface. Next year they would build a small processing plant for fish which would be serviced entirely by aircraft. The next step would be to develop warehouses for freight and baggage. They expect to .have a fuel tank or truck by next fishing season. The intent is to fuel and load and unload the planes at the same time. Mr. Garnett went into further detail of the need for fueling facilities, loading and unloading area, and a fish processing plant. Mr. Swalley pointed out that the City could not provide the water or sewage system that would be necessary to handle such an operation. The Commission further discussed alternatives to setting up .such facilities, the present zoning, and water and sewer which will be needed. There was discussion concerning leasing of the lots across Willow for the Processing plant and providing aircraft access to these lots. Betty Glick pointed out that this application is similar to the Yeasel application with the exception of fuel facilities and fish processing. Phil Bryson stated that this application should be placed on the agenda as new. business when the Yeasel lease application is resolved. The Commission decided to have a discussion and review of the Airport Master Plan relative to future development.' 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Mrs: Glick stated that Ordinance 513-79 setting. the salary schedule was passed along with Ordinance 517-79 revising dumping and septic systems; a new person will be added to the senior citizen's program; there were no bidders on the City ~ owned land that was up for sale; USKH Topo Study was approved; City Hall site was chosen; approved roofing repairs for Fine Arts; discussion of policies on signs. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, August 8, 1979 Page 6 B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick There was no report. C. City Administration Report Bill Nelson, City Engineer, explained that the Telephone Company in conjunction with the City has developed a street numbering system for the City of Kenai. This will be presented to the Council for their approval and acceptance. D. Borough Report: Jim Hendricks Jim Hendricks handed out copies of the new Subdivison Ordinance for the Borough and reminded everyone of the public hearing on Monday, August 13, on the Borough Land Sale. Phil Bryson rec{uested that the sale of city land be included on the next agenda. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Dwain Gibson stated that the City should make more land I available for fish processors and also make access across Willow so that that land could be developed. Betty Glick pointed out that this will be on the next agenda. as a discussion item. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved., seconded by Dwain Gibson, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ G~ Janice E. Taylor Secretary to the Commission