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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-02-10 P&Z Minutesr~.,e L ~~ L: C. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, February 10, 1982 ~_ Kenai City Hall Philip Bryson, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 27, 1982 5. OLD BUSINESS .. A. Election of Chairman ~# ~,/~:`.~d. ~ , , ,::,' .. ':w .: h:~., 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Lease Application: Edwin R. Lowry, dba Peninsula Development Kenai Spur Subdivision, lot 2 block 1 ~ 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning Report: Betty Glick C. Administration Report: Bill Brighton 8. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ' 9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, February 10, 1982 Kenai City Hall Philip Bryson, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL ~~%C ~~ 1~'' ~ Present: Phil Bryson, Jack Castimore, Jim Blanning, Lee Lewis, Mary Quesnel, and Paul Turner 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 3. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Paul Turner moved to approve the agenda with no additions or changes, seconded by Mary Quesnel. Motion passed unanimously 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 27, 1982 ~ Jim Blanning asked that a change be made. on page 4, paragraph 4, the word "conclude" be changed to read "preclude". MOTION: Paul Turner moved, seconded by Lee Lewis, to approve the minutes with the change indicated. Motion passed unanimously 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Election of Chairman Chairman Bryson opened nominations for Chairman. Jim Blanning nominated Phil Bryson, seconded by Jack Castimore. Mr. Bryson accepted, vote was unanimous. Chairman Bryson opened nominations for Vice Chairman. Jim Blanning nominated Jack Castimore, seconded by Mary Quesnel. Mr. Castimore accepted, vote was unanimous MOTION: Jim Blanning moved to close election of Chairman and Vice Chairman, seconded by Paul Turner. I Motion passed unanimously KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of February 10, 1982 6. NEW BUSINESS Page 2 A. Lease Application: Edwin R. Lowry, dba Peninsula Development, Kenai Spur Subdivision lots 2 block 1 Mr. Ed Lowry introduced his proposal to lease the space in order to put in a building suitable for office and retail businesses. The second floor would be mostly the office space.: Mr. Lowry stated that he had some clients that were interested in leasing space in a commercial plaza and as soon as he had a few more prospects, he would construct a building this year, providing the market does not prohibit. The building will be designed in such a way that~a second story can be added or an addition on the side. Chairman Bryson called for questions from the Commission. Dr. Turner noted that the plan calls for clearing and leveling of the entire lot for future construction and expressed his feeling that should the entire lot be cleared, it will then be comparable to, as an example, downtown Lost Angeles where everything is concrete. Mr. Lowry felt that trees obstruct the visibility and does not enhance the commercial prospects, but to preserve the existing landscaping would be inferior to removing it and redoing the. landscape. Dr. Turner asked what his plans were for landscaping and he answered that it would be mostly shrubs and grass. It was pointed out that just because a business is in Kenai, the trees don't have to be mowed-down just to be visible. There are not many trees there, but what are there, should be maintained. There is a movement towards beautification within the city community. Phil Bryson also expressed his concern with the landscaping as it was proposed. He suggested leaving 25% of the trees already there, and some square footage requirement on landscaping within a given time schedule. Jim Blanning asked Mr. Lowry if he would mind explaining his financing, if at this time there was sufficient financing to go ahead with what he proposed. Mr. Lowry's answer was somewhat inaudible, however, it was indicated that he needed one or two other prospects before he could culminate it, also, condition on Alaska Industrial Development Authority loan. Jim Blanning commented on the time schedule presented, in that it is sparse, showing the dates May 1982 to September 1983 with completion date of August 1982 to March 1984, and felt he would be more comfortable with a more specific time line in a phase outline including landscaping. Dr. Turner asked that, with that point, a definitive time table be drawn up and Mr. Lowry return. There have been concerns by this body, the city attorney, and the city council that individuals have tied up land for long periods of time and what needs to be done is to have KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of February 10, 1982 Page 3 a time table the individual would live up to and safeguard the city, and if the table were not lived up to, the lease could be withdrawn. Phil Bryson pointed out that four signs were indicated. in the site plan, and asked that the sign code be investigated before moving ahead. Regarding access to the Spur Highway, it was agreed that there does now exist a problem with regard to main thoroughfare access. One of the major expenses for the City were small feeder streets to encourage businesses on those streets and ease the flow off the Spur Highway. The veterinary clinic was cited as an example, with the main entrance not off the secondary street, but to the Spur, creating congestion. Dr. Turner asked that approval would be granted commesurate with right of ways being approved by the State. Tesoro was cited as an example of planning in that the parking lot had been paved right to the curb's edge, going across the state right of way and making the definition between parking lot and street unclear. Phil Bryson asked if the city regulations governing parking were being met, Mr. Lowry stated that it did, including when the second addition was completed. Jack LaShot was asked if there were any adjustments being proposed, there was one. A frontage road is being planned but will affect the lot next to it only, making that lot smaller by .7 acre. MOTION: Jim Blanning moved, seconded by Paul Turner to table the application until the next regular meeting. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote 7. OTHER BUSINESS There was no City, Borough, or Administrative reports 8. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Jack Castimore gave a brief report on the meeting of Alaska '84, expressing his enthusiasm for the kind of support and interest the community had shown towards a celebration, not necessarily aimed at Alaska '84, but surely to promote the community. r ~ KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Page 4 Meeting of February 10, 1982 10 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the next meeting will be February 24. MOTION: Paul Turner moved, seconded by Jim Blanning to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously Respectfully submitted: ""°'`, J et Loper, S c tary PLANNING AND Roll Call ZONING C0~IISSION MEETING OF _ ,, Vy Phil Bryson 1/ Mary Quesnel ~~ f Jack Castimore ~/ '~.~ J- s ~ Jim Blanning Paul Turner Wayne Regelin Betty Glick (Ex-Officio)