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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-14 P&Z MinutesKenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, May 14, 1980 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7 p.m. Philip Bryson,. Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit under the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Section 21.76.140B for use as a Care Center located on 4.6 acres in Section 6 TSN, R11W, S.M. Lot 129 Excluding City Park Subdivision and Lots 130, 131, and 132 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 23, 1980 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Doyle Subdivision: Preliminary Plat 6. NEW BUSINESS ~. eh~cn9~cl S~=~ r)~X f r.~~~,, A. Discussion: Clarification of zoning and term professional offices in RU zone: Dr. Bailie I B.. Discussion: Proposed locations for Youth Center: Parks and Recreation Department C. Sublease: General Aviation: Lot 2 Block 2: Gerald Wasson to Peninsula Aircraft Services, Sibley 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 Report: Betty Glick Eteport ; Hendricks COMMENTS : , ~~W Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, May 14,.1980 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7 p.m. Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Karen Mahurin, Jerry Andrews, Jim Blanning, and Ex-Officio D~ember Betty Glick Absent:- David Curtis, George Fox, Wayne Regelin Others: Dr. Bailie; Ben Delahay, City Attorney; Jack Cole; Jim Swalley, Airport Operations Manager; Kayo McGillivray, Parks and Recreation Director; Jim Hendricks, Borough Representative 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition of a Conditional Use Permit under the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Section 21.76.140B for use as a Care Center located on 4.6 acres in Section 6 TSN, R11W, S.M. Lot 129 excluding City Park Subdivision and Lots 130, 131, and 132 Phil Bryson opened the Public Hearing by introducing the Conditional Use Permit request for a Care Center. ~ Billie Hardy was present representing the Care Center. She explained that it is a group home set up and outlined what has transpired in the past year concerning their attempts to secure needed land for their facility. They have gone to great lengths to work with the City regarding the land the City was to lease to them. Because of extensive delays, the Board has decided to purchase other property. This land is of adequate size and close proximity and will allow this project to go out to bid immediately. She further explained their program at the Care Center. There was no one present from the public. The Commission discussed Resolution PZ 80-7 and also the Borough memo from Jim Hendricks. Mr. Hendricks pointed out that if the Commission compares this request to a residence then this would allow this type of operation to go in any residential area. It should be compared to sanitariums and hospitals. Mrs. Hardy pointed out that there would be two residential houses placed on the land, and they would be set back from the road. There will be adequate parking and only one entrance and exit. After more discussion of the Borough memo, Jerry Andrews commented that he felt that they have met the criteria and it is adequate, and they are conforming to the zoning. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, May 14, 1980 Page 2 MOTION: Jerry Andrews moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin, to approve Resolution PZ 80-7 as written. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission discussed the Resolution and the Borough Memo. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, to amend Resolution PZ 80-7 by deleting Items 3 and 4, and adding Items 1-5 of the Borough Memo. The amendment passed unanimously. The Resolution PZ 80-7 with the amendment passed unanimously. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Item A under old business should be removed as per memo and add: Discussion: F.B.O., Lots 1-3, Stoehner's Lease: City Attorney, Ben Delahay.. Also, Jim Swalley requested to add Item D under new business: Lease Application: Veco, Concession Lots. i MOTION.: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, to approve the agenda with the changes. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 1980 MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Jim Blanning, to approve the minutes of April 23, 1980 as submitted. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion: F.B.O. Lots 1-3, Stoehner's Lease Ben Delahay explained the background and what has transpired at the City Council level concerning this lease application. He stated that the lots were approved for lease by the Council, but the Stoehner's wanted an amendment to the lease so that it would begin July lst. The Council agreed to go half way on the time, but their attorney stated that this would not be acceptable, so they have no lease. Mr. Delahay pointed out the memo which he had written to the Council concerning this lease, and in which he offers them four alternatives. Mr. Delahay further elaborated upon these choices and his recommen- ~ dations to Council. He stressed that the lots are available Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, May 14, 1980 Page 3 for lease and the City is anxious to do so as soon as possible. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion: Clarification of zoning and term professional offices in RU zone: Dr. Bailie. Dr. Bailie explained that he needs a clarification of zoning and just what would be considered a professional office. His office building is located in the RU zone. He is interested in working with the Commission as they are upgrading the zoning. He questioned what he can put in his building and commented that CC zone was across the street. Jim Hendricks pointed out his Borough memo and commented on the Comprehensive Plan's recommendations. He suggested alter- natives of rezoning, etc. The Commission discussed what they considered a professional office to be and as the Comprehensive Plan does not have a definition they must consult the dictionary for one. Mr. Hendricks stated that Dr. Bailie needs to propose a use and then come before the Commission for approval. Phil Bryson felt that this should be addressed when the zoning comes up for changes. There was more discussion regarding the term professional. B. Discussion: Proposed locations for Youth Center: Parks and Recreation Department. The Commission discussed the four proposed sites for a Youth Center as presented by Kayo McGillivray, .Parks and Recreation Director. The students have voiced an opinion to have it near the schools. The Center will be approximately 4,000 square feet for social use (snacks, dancing, pool, games), not a recreation center or gym. There might be a handball court to generate additional monies; it would be open to adults only during school hours. The kids will be supervised and hours will be approximately 3-10 p.m. and .will not be open on Sundays. The Commission discussed each site and commented on the zoning requirements. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, May 14, 1980 Page 4 C. Sublease: General Aviation: Lot 2, Block 2: Gerald Wasson to Peninsula Aircraft Services, Sibley In order to comply with the existing lease to Wasson, the City must have a sublease agreement. This was overlooked and the City is now trying to correct this, even though the sublease has been going on for some time. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Jim Blanning, to approve Resolution PZ 80-8 approving the sublease. of General Aviation Lot 2, Block 2: Gerald Wasson to Peninsula Aircraft Services, Sibley. The motion passed unanimously. D. Lease Application: Concession Lots: Veco Jim Swalley pointed out that Veco is presently subleasing the Mukluk Building from Jim Carter and they need more space. Jack Cole representing Veco, stated that they are fabricating units to ship up to the bush. The materials needed to complete them has been slow to arrive, but all should be finished by September, so they are only requesting a short-term lease. There is road access to the lots. MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews, to approve the lease application for the Concession Lots and area listed on the drawings to Veco, Inc. The motion passed unanimously. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick reported on the last City Council meeting and stated that the Council acknowledged the letter from Jerry Andrews regarding a land manager; introduced Ordinance 565-80 regarding New City Ha11; and Resolution 80-79 regarding five bids for the construction of gravel ramp for airport .parking; Ordinance 569-80 approved money for gravel for streets. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick explained that she was unable to attend as she attended a meeting regarding wetlands with Mayor Gilman, Mayor O'Reilly, Jim Hendricks, Bill Brighton, Bob Peterkin, Jess Ha11, and Phil Bryson. She explained that the City could be a test case as far as future development of wetlands. If approved, the Comprehensive Plan and the City zoning code would determine what could be done with wetlands, thus omitting all the agencies' approvals individually. This would help eliminate Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 Regular Meeting, May 14, 1980 all the red tape. C. City Administration Report: Bill Brighton Mr. Brighton commented that appraisals have been completed for Paul's Auto Body and Steel Erectors. D. Borough Report: Jim Hendricks Jim Hendricks further commented on Monday's meeting regarding wetlands and the resulting letter which was sent out. There has .been a problem the last few years getting approval for use of wetlands. A person has to go through so many agencies and if one shows a negative comment, then it is likely the request will be turned down. Their proposal would be for approval of the City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning code as a guideline for uses in wetlands, thus bypassing the Federal and State agencies. Mr. Hendricks commented on the award for the Borough Compre- hensive Plan. Mr. Hendricks will be leaving soon. The Commission expressed its! thanks for all his assistance and wants to make it known to the Borough that it would like continued service after Jim leaves. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Jim Blanning, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, „pG (~~ anice E. Taylor Secretary to the Commission CITY OF KENAI -~ P. O. BOX 580 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283 - 7535 '\ ~'~ ,. May 14, 1980 MEMO T0: Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Jan Taylor, Secretary to the Commission SUBJECT: Changes in Agenda Tony Doyle has rec{uested that the Doyle Subdivision preliminary plat remain tabled. He has purchased additional land behind this parcel and he plans to expand. the subdivision and thus change the plat. I explained that .he will have to initiate a rezoning first, so this will come before the Commission in the near future. Then he will submit a new plat to replace this one. Ben Delahay, City Attorney, would. like to add an item to the agenda - Discussion of F.B.O. Lots 1,2, and 3 and Stoehner's lease, as Item A New Business. Jim Swalley would like to add an item to the agenda - Lease application: Veco.