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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-11 P&Z Minutes~~ I-e. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, June 11, 1980 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7 p.m. Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman VOTE ON VICE CHAIRMAN FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. 1. ROLL CALL Z. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 14, 1980 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission for the Youth Center. 6, NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Fidalgo Subdivision, Block 2, Lots 1 , 2 , and 3 : Thomas hi. Ackerly and Patrick M, O'Connell B. Lease Application: Kenai Spur Airport Lease Property, Tract B: Thomas M. Ackerly and Patrick M. O'Connell. __ C. Lease Renewal: Raven Transit, Inc.: Lots 7 and 8, Concession Area 7. OTHER: BUSINESS A. City Council Report.: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Report: Betty Glick C.~. City Administration Report D. Borough Report: Jane Gabler 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT ~Kenai Plannin and Zonin Commission `~~~~~~~ g g Regular Meeting, June 11, 1980 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7 p.m. Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Karen Mahurin, David Curtis, Jerry Andrews, Jim Blanning, George Fox, Wayne Regelin, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Absent: None Others: Kayo McGillivray, Parks and Recreation Director; Tom Ackerly; Jim Swalley, Airport Operations Manager; Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Wayne Regelin, to approve the agenda. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 14, 1980 MOTION: Karen Mahurin moved, seconded by Wayne Regelin, to approve the minutes of May 14, 1980 as submitted. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission for the Youth Center. Kayo McGillivray, Parks and Recreation Director, reviewed the four locations submitted to the Commission at the May 14, 1980 meeting. He reported that their desire is to locate the Youth Center on Caviar Street, Bidarka area, south of the Elk's Club. Mr. McGillivray reported that they would be using four of the five lots located on that corner, which would allow for adequate parking and separate entrances for the young people and the handball courts. Mr. 1~4cGillivray presented sketches of the proposed building for review by the Commission members, explaining the construction of the building, and noting that this is just a rough draft. Mr. McGillivray explained that the $600,000.00 grant has been confirmed by the legislature, but no action can be taken until official notification in writing is received. ~ Discussion followed, with questions raised as to the percent- age of the money to be used for softball fields, which Mr. McGillivray stated would be approximately $25,000.00. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission June 11, 1980 Page 2 Mr. McGillivray further explained that the application put in was for the Youth Center, softball fields., and park improvements. He also explained the reasoning behind the change in the choice for the location from the high school area to the .downtown area. Karen Mahurin questioned who decided to go with the Youth Center, as opposed to more parks. Mr. McGillivray explained that the Recreation Commission decided that this would be the number one priority. Betty Glick questioned what lot Gentry Enterprises had proposed to lease. Keith Kornelis clarified that this is lot 5, which is not one of the lots proposed to be used for the Youth Center. Discussion was held on the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed location, effect-on future businesses applying for liquor licenses, etc. MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by George Fox to approve the location as proposed by the Recreation Commission for the Youth Center. The motion passed. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Fidalgo Subdivision, Block 4, Lots 1, 2, and 3: Thomas M. Ackerly and Patrick M. O'Connell Thomas M. Ackerly explained the general office building pro- posed by his firm to be built on this. land, noting that the construction date would be determined by .the availability of funding. Mr. Ackerly explained that the proposed building will be compatable to the courthouse, and that they are anticipating possible oil companies and expansion of government offices as tenants. Jerry Andrews questioned the approval of a lease application that states for future development, voicing his concern that the land could be tied up indefinitely. Mr. Ackerly explained that the idea was to build an expandable building that could extend into the other lot. He also pointed out that they are definitely interested in the landscaping, which is to be similar to what has been done at the Dairy Queen. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission June 11, 1980 Page 3 Phil Bryson stated that this is a fairly complete lease application, but the drainage and elevations must be shown. MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin to postpone the approval of this lease application until the Commission is provided with elevations, landscaping and drainage plans. There were no objections. B. Lease Application: Kenai Spur Airport Lease Property, Tract B: Thomas M. Ackerly and Patrick M. O'Connell Mr. Ackerly explained that they are requesting a 100' extension to the property they now lease at the Dairy Queen location. Mr. Ackerly stated that they would like to install another entrance drive, but this would depend upon State approval. Jim Swalley reported that the 100' strip of land in question does infringe upon the area the Rainier Fund has requested. Discussion was held on the situation with the Rainier Fund people. The Commission felt that no action could be taken on this lease application, as the Rainier Fund proposal must be dealt with first. MOTION: George Fox moved, seconded by Jerry Andrews to accept this lease application, postponing any action pending clarifi- cation of the status of the Rainier application. C. Lease Renewal: Raven Transit, Inc: Lots 7 and 8, Concession Area Jim Swalley addressed Raven Transit's request for lease re- newal, explaining that there is no renewal clause in their lease, which will expire June 30, 1980. Mr. Swalley felt that there was confusion as to whether this could be renewed or not, and stated that he had no problem with the renewal request. Discussion was held on the 99 year leases held by two other lessees in that area, and the benefits of subdividing these lots. It was pointed out that it would take two to five years to get a re-subdivision together in that area, and by not giving Raven Transit a long term definite lease, it would keep the ~ City's options open if it is subdivided. MOTION: George Fox moved, seconded by Karen Mahurin that the Commission Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission June 11, 1980 Page 4 recommend a five year lease, with a five year renewal at the City's option. There were no objections. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick noted that there will be a public hearing on the budget, as well as the setting of the mill levy tomorrow evening at the Public Safety Building at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Glick encouraged everyone to attend. Further questions were raised on the .$600,000.00 grant to be used for the Youth Center. Mrs.. Glick reported that this is a recreation grant, and the City Council will have a certain amount of latitude with which to determine how the money is spent.. Tars. Glick also explained that there are 26 softball teams within the City, and they have been promised new fields. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick reported that Mr. Jim Hendricks has now departed from the department and will be replaced by Jane Gabler. Jane will be attending one meeting a month, and will be at our next Commission meeting on June 25th. Mrs. Glick stated that her appointment to the Borough Planning Commission will end on June 30,.1980. Mrs. Glick stated that she would be willing to continue in this position, but would have no problem if someone else would like the position. MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by Jim Blanning that a recomm- endation be made to the City Council that Betty Glick be renominated to the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission. There were no objections. Mrs. Glick reported that she will be in Washington, D.C. testifying on Wetlands on June 23, 1980, and if anyone has any comments or input to let her know. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Jerry Andrews stated that he feels the Borough Assembly has violated Alaska Statutes Title 29, Section 29.33.085 Article ~ 4. Mr. Andrews explained that these statutes outline the requirements for comprehensive planning, what had to be approved, and how it had to be approved. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission June 11, 1980 Page 5 It was the unanimous consent of the Commission that Ben Delahay, City Attorney, review these statutes and give his opinion. .NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRMAN OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. MOTIO~~~ ~.~X ~~rn 130car7nir~~ J' ~~~g moved, seconded by -~°^T~° ~~;, to elect Jerry Andrews as Vice Chairman. There were no objections. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTTON: Jim Blanning moved, seconded by George Fox to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ~ Respectfully Submitted, ~ `~-e.0.ac~ Patty Nelson Secretary to the Commission