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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-08 P&Z MinutesKenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, October 8, 1980 Kenai Public Safety Building, Z. p.m. __~ Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. .PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit for drilling of Cannery Loop Unit No. 3 Well by Union Oil Company of California 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 24, 1980 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion: Airport Lands at the Intersection of Airport Way and the Spur Highway B. Discussion: Final Plat Approval C. Ordinance No. 612-80, Sale of Airport Lands 6. NEW BUSINESS 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 K C I f Cy~~~ Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting,. October 8, 1980 Kenai Public Safety Building, 7 p.m. Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Jim Blanning, Jerry Andretivs, George Fox, Wayne Regelin, and Ex-Officio I~tember Betty Glick Absent: David Curtis Others: Larry Vavra and Rich Boyle of Union Oil Company Councilman Ron Malston, Tom Sleight, City Engineer 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Petition for a Conditional Use Permit for drilling of Cannery Loop Unit No. 3 jVell by Union Oil Company of California Rich Boyle and Larry Vavra representing Union Oil Company were present to answer questions. They stated that this well was to be much like the Cannery Loop No. 2 }tirell. They are still waiting for permits from the Corps on this well. The area where No. 3 ti-Nell will be located is Industrial whereas the No. 2 tVell is located in Rural Residential. Phil ,Bryson opened the meeting to the public for comments. No comments were received either from the public at the meeting or in writing. MOTION: Jerry Andrews moved, seconded by Wayne Regelin, to approve the petition for a conditional use permit for drilling of Cannery Loop Unit No. 3 jVell by Union Oil Company o.f Calif. as written. Phil Bryson questioned pit. Mr. Boyle stated No. 1 Well was put in. and later the contents would be policed while fenced later. their request for an on site disposal that they had requested this when The pit is coated with a material are trucked out to a dwnp site. It activity was going on and will be The motion passed with Jim Blanning abstaining due to a conflict of interest and George Pot stating that he is an employee of Union Oil. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Jerry Andrews moved, seconded by Jim Blanning, to approve the agenda. There were no objections. .Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Regular Meeting, October 8, 1980 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 24, 1980 MOTION: Jim Blanning moved, seconded by George Fox, to approve the minutes of September 24, 1980 as submitted. There were no objections. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion: Airport Lands at the Intersection of Airport Way and the Spur Highway This item was addressed at a work session last Thursday.. with the Commissiariers int~.rested in '.what area const~tues Ryan's Creek. The Commissioners used a contour map and felt that the 80-foot contour was a fairly reliable guide for the surveyor as to the back of the parcel. They further felt that any subdivision along the Spur Highway should extend back to that 80-foot contour unless there would be a way to put a road back into that area. Jerry Andrews felt that it made no sense to leave good property behind lots fronting the highway. Any lots should extend to the wet area. The secretary was asked to inform the City Administration of the Planning Commission's comments. Tom Sleight, City Engineer, brought an aerial map £or the Commissioners to review. Betty Glick questioned whether there was any consideration regarding dividing up the remaining portion of the parcel. Jerry Andrews stated that he could not see any reason to divide the land up into smaller lots until there was a need or a request to,do so. Betty Glick stated that the land should be platted as one parcel with the wetlands identified. B. Discussion: Final Plat Approval Jerry Andrews stated that the Commissioner's discussed this item at the work session. They discussed the City Ordinance regarding water, sewer, and streets. He stated that as written, the Ordinance does not make sense and cannot be enforced. It is not consistent and made development impossible. Up to now it has been ignored. Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 Regular Meeting, October 8, 1980 ~ George Fox stated that he did not think that the Ordinance should be enforced, and that it would be unreasonable to make a subdivider comply with the ordinance the way that it is. He does not think that development should be discouraged. Roads etc. should not be accepted until approved by the City. He felt that the Ordinance should be changed, that the Commissioners and anyone interested should get together and discuss this, and come up with a workable ordinance. Jerry Andrews stated that he was in agreement with George Fox but wanted to know what the City should do with the streets as they are now. George Fox felt that the City should not provide service to streets until they are brought up to standards. The citizens should not have to pay for someone else's problems. Phil Bryson stated that he felt that the improvements should be done by the property owners. Jim Blanning stated that he was concerned with what. is going to happen. Jerry Andrews felt that the problems lie with the streets that were put in 15 years ago. George Fox stated that they need to get the information out to :.the public and let them know that their streets will have to be up to standards before they can be accepted. Jerry Andrews stated that he felt that they had identified a public relations problem. Phil Bryson felt that each Commissioner should go over the Ordinance and make comments. Then a public hearing could be held for public comments. Jerry Andrews felt that public hearings only draw from the people that have problems and are not usually a good representation from all the public. Tom Sleight stated that it is more than a problem in City Hall and that the idea might sound good, but will it help. and change things. George Fox felt that the information could be given out to the public and if they did not like it, they could form an assessment district. Some people are still going to complain to the City. Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 Regular Meeting, October 8, 1980 Phil Bryson stated that there have been a number of - assessment districts proposed but it takes municipal monies'in order .to .fund. them. George Fox stated that it is the responsibility of bhe,City to organize and run LID projects and also to handle on a day to day basis the management of the budget. The City should keep enough capital in reserve for these projects. Betty Glick explained that a few years ago the City was ,.not in a position to do anything but now Council has reversed this position and now can fund assessment districts. Phil Bryson stated that if the City could get together and initiate a local improvement district, then the City could fund it. The Commissioners further discussed citizens' complaints regarding the amount of taxes they pay and Wayne Regelin suggested that different areas would be taxed according to the area. George Fox felt that LID is workable and what most Cities have done. It would take care of most complaints. Phil Bryson suggested that this item be brought back ~:. as an item under Old Business at the next meeting and asked that the Commissioners review this item before then and make comments. C. Ordinance No. 612-80, Sale of Airport Lands This item was discussed at a work session where the City Attorney, Ben Delahay, explained the Ordinance. It was the general consensus at the work session that this was a good ordinance. George Fox stated that he had written comments which he forgot to bring to the meeting. He commented that ,'~ if the City is to enter the business as a competitive seller, and they should, then the buyer and seller share the selling costs. If all the fees and costs are passed onto the buyer then he would be paying a premium cost rather than a competitive one. He felt that the Ordinance penalized the buyer. Jerry Andrews stated that he felt that if the appraisal is correct, then no one will pay more for the land. He further felt that the City was penalizing themselves in that they were not going to provide title insurance. If the buyer wants it then he will have to purchase it. George felt that deficiencies could be corrected with minor rewording. Phil Bryson felt that it does not leave room for changes. Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 Regular Meeting, October 8, 1980 ~ The Commissioners discussed who should handle the transactions, the City or real estate personnel. George felt that this would be channeling business to a single interest group to do the latter. Jerry Andrews felt that the broker should work to earn the fee. This item is to come up for public hearing at the November 5 Council meeting and Council has a work session on this on October 29. The Commissioners were requested to give this item further review and it would be discussed at the next meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS 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 MOTION: Jerry Andrews moved, seconded by George Fox, to adjourn the meeting. There were no objections. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Janice E. Taylor Secretary to the Planning Commission