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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-27 P&Z MinutesKenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission ~~ Regular Meeting, May 27, 1981 ~ Kenai City Hall, 7 p.m. Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman AGENDA OATH OF OFFICE - Jack Castimore 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 13, 1981 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Lease Application: F.B.O. Subdivision, Lots 4, 5, 6 Blue Mountain Ventures, Inc. B. Three W's Subdivision, Addition No. 1: Preliminary Plat 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Change in Kenai Code 21.10.030 B. Review Lease General Aviation Apron, Lot 1, Block 4: Ray Cason C. Lease Application: Fidalgo Commercial Center, Block 4, Lot 7 Sidney Webb D. Letter G. A. Heppner regarding Lots 1, 2, and 3, F.B.O. Subdivision E. Lease Application: F.B.O. Subdivision; Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 1 Donald and Karen Creamer 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Report: Betty Glick C. City Administration Report 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT ~r Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, May 27, 1981 Kenai City Hall, 7 p.m. Philip Bryson, Presiding Chairman OATH OF OFFICE - Jack Castimore 1. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Bryson, Mary Quesnel, Jack Castimore, Jim Blanning, and Wayne 'Regelin Absent: Jerry Andrews, George Fox, and Ex-Officio Member Betty Glick Others: Bill Brighton, City Manager; Rich Kochanuski, Blue D~ountain Ventures; Karen and Don Creamer, Aero Union, Inc.; Dick Mueller, representing Sidney Webb's lease application. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL It was suggested that Item A under New Business be moved after Item E and all other items moved up. MOTION: Jim Blanning moved, seconded by Wayne Regelin, to approve the agenda with the change. There were no objections. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 13, 1981 MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by Jim Blanning, to approve the minutes of May 13, 1981 as submitted. There were no objections. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Lease Application: F.B.O. Subdivision, Lots 4, 5, 6 Blue Mountain Ventures, Inc. Notice of reconsideration given. No action taken. B. Three W's Subdivision; Addition No, l: Preliminarv Plat MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by Jim Blanning, to take this item from the table. The motion passed unanimously. Wayne Regelin commented that the City approved Three W's Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Regular Meeting, May 27, 1981 Subdivision final plat without the streets being put in to City standards and feels that we should not approve the final platting of any new subdivision until the streets meet the City codes. The City is having to go back several years later to upgrade these streets. Jack La Shot commented on the specifications that are in the City Code. Bob Wortham, developer of Three W Subdivision stated that the Code calls for water and sewer and does not exclude them. These utilities are not available from the City in this area. Phil Bryson commented that the Addition No. 1 is the plat that the Commission is presently .considering. Mr. Wortham stated that this will push people out of the City. There is underground electric and gas in the subdivision. He wants to have good roads in the subdivision and would put gravel in but not until the gas and electric companies install their lines. He would like to have the City maintain the roads. Phil questioned Mr. Wortham on the cost difference as he is building the road with sand and all that remains is a gravel surface. Mr. Wortham answered that additional costs would be in compacting and upgrading with gravel. He stated that presently the roads are in good shape, having been packed down. and require very little maintenance. Wayne Regelin suggested getting together a worksession to discuss how the City is going to handle this in the future. Each time that they approve a plat that is not up to standards, we are creating problems later. We have an Ordinance that we are not enforcing. Dick Mueller commented as a realator in the City and familiar with the situation. He does not have a problem with the City standards prior to approval but should there be two standards for heavily populated and downtown areas with paving, water, and sewer, and streets and another for more rural areas. Also, there should be some type of allowance for where utilities can not be put in .to the subdivision right away. It is a tremendous cost to the developer to put in gravel and then have the utility companies come in. He commented that he has no personal interest in this subdivision. Phil Bryson stated that the Planning Commission should have a meeting with the Public Works Committee, the Public Works Director and City Engineer on this subject. Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, May 27, 1981 Page 3 Wayne Regelin commented that what the City has now is not workable .and the City needs to be consistent from now on. Ron Rice, engineer representing Bob Wortham, reminded the Commission that they were presently considering the Addition to Three W Subdivision as a preliminary plat. He has been discussing the original subdivision with the City and that subdivision was approved without any mention about developing the streets and now they are at the second stage there is discussion regarding putting the roads in. He would like the Addition addressed separately on the merits of that subdivision. He can also understand-the concerns of the Planning Commission and that it is something that needs to be discussed. He would prefer to address the subdivision plat only and Questioned if there was a specific concern with the design, drainage, etc. He would like to avoid combining this with a subdivision designed two years ago. Bill Brighton commented that the City is having some difficulty with the first portion of the subdivision and asked what is to say that the second portion will be put in according to specifications. Ron Rice asked if it would be possible to get a conditional approval... and just what the City is asking for. He would prefer to work with the Administration and make the conditions known to the developer. Phil Bryson stated that this was presented as a preliminary plat and certain stipulations could be .placed on the final approval. We are now only approving the general layout. Jack LaShot stated that he thought that the owner is aware of what the City wants. Mr. Wortham stated that he was not. He would like to have some kind of compromise as he cannot see constructing roads and then having the utility companies come in and tear them up. The Commission took a short recess at this time to consult the Code regarding subdivision specifications. The meeting was brought back to order and Phil Bryson Quoted from the Ordinance. MOTION: Jim Blanning moved, seconded by Jack Castimore, to adopt Resolution No. PZ 81-6 approving Three W's Subdivision Addition No. 1 with the corrections of the following negative items: 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 Regular Meeting, May 27, 1981 7. Status of surrounding land is not shown. 8. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 9. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. 10. 77th Avenue should be changed to comply with existing street naming ordinance. 11. The final plat be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to approval for compliance with City Codes. The motion passed uanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS B. Review Lease General Aviation Apron, Lot 1 Block 4: Ray Cason This item was included for informational purposes. It has already approved by Council as a lease renewal. C. Lease Application: Fidalgo Commercial Center, Block 4, Lot 7 Sidney Webb Dick Mueller stated that he is working with Mr. Webb on this lease application and representing him. He stated that they would like to get started as soon as possible and plan to start building 30 days after approval-and if approved would like ~ to have some assurance that a time limit has been set. It will be a retail store, outlet, with freezers to sell fish and sides of beef, etc. It would require processing sides of beef but there would be no butchering on site. Jack Castimore questioned being able to see the side of the building from the road. Mr. Mueller suggested using trees for screening or low bushes. They do not want to block their visibility. There was some discussion regarding the parking lot: Phil Bryson questioned the setbacks from a primary federal aid highway. They should be 150'. It might be a possibility to move the building back. Mr. Castimore stated that he liked the idea of moving the freezers back and putting in shrubbery. MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by Mary Quesnel, to approve the lease application for Block 4, Lot 7, Fidalgo Commercial Center to Sidney Webb with the stipulation that the City Administration check to see that there is no prior filing on this lot. The motion passed unanimously. D. Letter G. A. Heppner regarding Lots 1, 2, and 3, F.B.O. ~ Subdivision Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 Regular Meeting, May 27, 1981 The Planning Commission was to review these lots as they had originally requested Council to withdraw them and now have been asked to reconsider this decision. The Council was afraid to become landlocked in the Terminal and parking lot. Mr. Brighton further commented that there is abundant parking available and the land adjacent to the ramp is valuable for aircraft access. MOTION: Jack Castimore moved, seconded by Wayne Regelin, to open up lots 1, 2, and 3 F.B.O. Subdivision for lease. The motion passed unanimously. E. Lease Application: F.B.O. Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, and 3, _ Block 1, Donald and Karen Creamer MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by Mary Quesnel, to table this item until Council decides to lease these lots or not. The motion passed unanimously. A. Change in Kenai Code 21.10.030 The City Administration is requesting a change in the Kenai Code. ADD: "No application will be accepted by the clerk unless it is apparently complete." DELETE "After filing, a maximum of 30 days shall be allowed to complete the application." P2OT I ON Jim Blanning moved, second by Jack Castimore, to concur with the proposed changes to Chapter 21.10 of the Kenai Code, Leasing of Airport Lands. The motion passed unanimously. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Report: Betty Glick D. City Administration Report Bill Brighton commented on the letter from the Department of Natural Resources. They are asking for the City to accept Tract M along with the park and want a letter of non objection. The members had no objection to writing the letter. Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission Page 6 Regular Meeting, May 27, 1981 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS The Commission discussed the memo from the Planning Commission regarding the proposed ordinance concerning platting large tracts Wayne Regelin commented that it affects th the rest of the Borough. It might be wise objection on record. Kenai Peninsula subdivision of land. e City as well as to put their MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by Jim Blanning, that the Planning Commission write a letter to the Borough Assembly Members opposing the subdivision ordinance, the letter to be drafted by a committee named by the Chairman. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission discussed the need for traffic lights at the intersection of Beaver Loop and the Spur and Willow and the Spur. Bill Brighton commented that the State is the only one to put up the lights and maintain them. Alex Shadura gave a presentation on this at the last Council meeting. The State plans to do another traffic count. Jack Castimore commented that it would be a sad thing to see some young person killed because a traffic light was not put in. Bill Brighton commented that the Chamber is getting ready to put a push on Council to get after the junk yards. Phil Bryson questioned the commercial operation by Frenchy's. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Wayne Regelin moved, seconded by Jim Blanning, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. Re pectfully submitted, ~~ Janice E. Tavl r Secretary to the Commission