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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-05-25 P&Z Minutes~®~~~ ~,rfr,~-~ ~-~a.~-~/ ~, KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, May 25, 1983 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARING 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 11, 1983 5. OLD BUSINESS ~~~ ~ G~~~ sj~ a. Lease Application: ~r-~e~ ^. #~z - Pat Doyle b. Request for Access & Maintenance - Candlelight Drive Extension - W.M. & Jill Burnett c. Section_ 36 Development of easterly tract Preliminary design/engineering of bluff portion General development restrictions d. F.A.A. Tract A-1/Daubenspeck S/D Tract C Request to purchase two acres bluff property Pioneer Home location e. City-owned lands along 2nd Avenue. 6. NEW BUSINESS / a. Lease. Application: Lot 2, Part 3, Alyeska S/D - Russ & Jeri Pace - ~Y~~'~' dba Katmai Hotel b. Lease Application: Lot 3-b, Spur S/D ~~1 - Retail, Plumbing - Sheet- metal Design & Construction - Ron Burkhardsmier/David Eagle c. Treetop S/1': Rerue.5t for ?+Tinim~~m I_ot Size Exception - Edwin Lowry d. Preliminary Plat: PZ83-17, Childs S/D, Resub. of Jaynes S/D e. Preliminary Plat: PZ83-28, Redoubt Terrace S/D Add. No. 4, Part 2 * f. Preliminary Plat: PZ83-29, Lawton Acres g. City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update 7. PLANNING KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION `~ Agenda Page 2 8. OTHER BUSINESS a. City Council Report b. Borough Planning Report c. City Administration Report d. Other 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT ~~~ev~® KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION `~ Regular Meeting, May 25, 1983 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Lee Lewis, Phil Bryson, Chris Monfor, Ozzie Osborne, Bill Zubeck Absent: Bob Roth & Hal Smalley both excused 2. PUBLIC HEARING None 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Change 5-a to read Gusty S/D and delete 6-a, lease application for Pace. Agenda approved with the changes. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 11, 1983 MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved for approval of the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Monfor. Motion passed unanimously 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Lot 5, Block 1, Gusty S/D - Pat Doyle for car wash Jeff Labahn explained that two meetings ago, Mr. Doyle brought a lease application before the Commission for this lot, then due to zoning problems, changed to the C.I.I.A.P. S/D, however, due to financial difficulties of bringing the water & sewer, he has decided to return with the original site and wait for the rezoning. Basically, the lease and site plans remain the same. Commissioner Monfor asked if there were landscaping plans or plans for leaving the trees. Marko Zurak spoke for the Doyles stating that the front of the building is actually at the rear where cars enter, but it was agreed that some sort of landscaping such as a rockery and shrubs would be added later. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved, seconded by Commissioner Osborne to amend the existing lease application. as submitted. May 25th requesting that the area between the westerly paved access and the easterly future access behind the proposed sign be landscaped in the form of 4-10 trees of the 12-15' range be planted and that will live. ', KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 2 Regular Meeting, May 25, 1983 The Commission discussed a reasonable time for Mr. Doyle and agreed that landscaping is to be in the last phase by the spring of 1985 when the office portion is completed. VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. b. Request for Access & Maintenance - Candlelight Drive Extension - W.M. & Ji11 Burnett Jeff Labahn stated that a map had been added'to the material that had been presented at the last meeting. What the Commission needed to keep in mind is what is in the best interest of the City, cost wise, to the interest of one property owner. Commissioner Bryson asked if public works had made any recommendations, Mr. Labahn stated that there are now streets in the City that are in need of upgrading that house several families and in the long term to .maintain one road for one or perhaps a few may lead to letting some of the other streets go. Note; Commissioner Zubeck joined the meeting Commissioner Bryson asked if the City has been maintaining the road, it was not known but probably not as there is nothing on the road except the City gravel pit. `i'he road .does not run along a section line and is not aligned with anything in the vicinity and has never been platted. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to recommend that a public use easement on Candlelight Drive be extended through Government lot 3 on the present alignment on candlelight Drive extended to the south in accordance with Alternative ~~2 as outlined by Jeff Labahn, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. Commissioner Monfor asked if the petitioner could come. back and ask for a capital improvment consideration at a later date, answer yes, and further that it was probably the better way to approach the problem in that there is no money .available for what the peititioner is requesting. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously Commissioner Bryson further stated that the advantage to this way of approaching the problem is that at a later date the road could be revised or relocated, and until a decision is reached on developing the property there is access now. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 3 `) Regular Meeting, May 25: 1983 c. Section 36-Discussion of 3 Points Development of .easterly tract: At the last meeting, Dick Mueller suggested trotting the property out, it appears that the Council's intent is to leave the easterly parcel intact. It was the concensus of the Council that Planning Commission take a look at water & sewer, platting, disposal, restrictions for this easterly parcel and make a recommendation for later consideration. Commissioner Bryson asked what the recommended usage was, Jeff Labahn stated that the Land Use Disposal recommended from 3rd street south for multi-family dwellings, with the rest single family dwellings, the top triangle piece possibly commercial which would face with the corner facing Spenard Builders or multi-family dwellings. The entire west peice was designated as single family dwellings. Commissioner Bryson asked if the sanitary landfill were to close, would the land revert back to City or State, Mr. Labahn stated that it would go to the State. Councilman Wise stated that the question before the Commission is setbacks from the bluff and what size lots to have the Administration plat. Commissioner Bryson suggested having a rough plat done that would give an idea of the location of water & sewer lines and then plat for lot size. More discussion followed concerning water & sewer crossings and the cost.. Commissioner Zubeck suggested platting the westerly section showing where water & sewer exists letting the developer take care of the rest. The Commission broke for 7 minutes. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to request the liaison. (Jeff Labahn) prepare 2 concept development plans for the area, 1) lots on bluff with water & sewer crossings and lot circulation, and 2) show configuration with public use area adjoining the bluff, 3) prepare a`development plan_for the southerly half of Section 36 in line with the recommendations of the development plan laid out in the Section 36 Disposal Plan, seconded by Commissioner Monfor. Commissioner Bryson voiced his concern for the. easterly section which was in proximity to the sanitary landfill. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Commission .discussed a green belt area close to the sanitary landfill to act as a buffer, also to ease residential into commercial zones. Parks & Recreation Commission. will also be looking into this. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 4 Regular Meeting, May 25, 1983 d. FAA Tract A-1/Daubenspeck S/D Tract C - 2 Issues Ore of the isGUes that developed from the request of Porter/Shupe for 'the tract in question is a site for the Pioneer Home and the amount of land needed for that site. A problem exists in that FAA will not release the land for sale or lease until the City has a development plan. One of the questions that came up was the antenna farm, not being resolved due to the fact that FAA has not indicated when or if they will be removing it. Commissioner Monfor asked about having. to put the Pioneer Home near the Senior Center., apparently the two facilities were to share a recreational area, also reminding-the Commission-.that there. are plans being discussed for putting in a nursing home next to the hospital in Soldotna. The question came up regarding the 5 acres, if indeed it is necessary for a Pioneer Home site, Jeff Labahn stated that there was nothing in writing, and mentioned that the Pioneer Home in Anchorage sits on a quarter of a block. It was pointed out that. if the land were released FAA would have to give a clearnance for a non-airport related use for. the restaurant. The Commission considered moving the ROW allowing more room to work with possibly routing the ROW around the Senior Center. The Commission asked rir. Labahn to prepare 2 alternatives for development of the two tracts based on the discussion thus far. e. City-owned lands along 2nd Avenue. The same material is presented at this meeting, the last meeting the rezoning of all or portions of lots was discussed which would create a potential for development of 500' along Spruce as water & sewer improvements will be going in soon. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to direct administration to request public hearing for the rezoning process to rezone lot 165 to Conservation, rezone the westerly i of government lot l31 Conservation and easterly 12 of government lot 114 to Suburban Residential, seconded by Commissioner Monfor . Commissioner Bryson pointed out that this will allow approximately 50 - 100' held back from the bluff itself and will allow an area that is not encroaching on park lands. Commissioner Bryson requested Jeff Labahn prepare a development layout regards subdivision into suburban sized lots. Kr;NAI PL~,NNING & ZOivINu COyTMISSION Page 5 Regular Meeting, May 25, 1983 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Lot 2, Part 3, Alyeska S/D - Russ & Jeri Pace Cancelled until next meeting b. Lease Application: Lot 3-b, Spur S/D ~~1 - Retail, Plumbing - Sheet- metal Design & Construction - Ron Burkhardsmier/David Eagle The Commission, the .applicant, and Mr. Labahn discussed at length, the site plan and landscaping for the property. It was pointed out that without a site plan, the .Commission had nothing to look at or introduce as part of the lease application. Commissioner Zubeck asked if the State had firmed up any plans for expanding the traffic patterns for that corner. When the lease application came up for the bowling alley it had been discussed that the corner was to be taken for a right hand turn from Beaver Loop and the drawing showed the lot very close to the corner. As yet no word has been received from .DOT. Mr. Labahn questioned the applicants regarding where the emphasis on their business would be placed, storage of materials for the sheet metal design and construction portion of the business to be stored in the rear, the applicants felt that the business would be done in phases with the sheet metal portion the first phase with the retail in the corner of the building nearest the Spur Highway.. Further discussion on screening the rear storage area, don't want to see bathtubs stacked 6' high along the Spur. Access to the lot was discussed as there were two entrances. described, heavy trucks would be hauling the sheet metal materials and storing in the rear, Cpmmissoner Zubeck suggested the industrial park complex approach using the utility easement as entrance for all businesses. However, the bowling alley and sheet metal are not the same type of business. It was asked if the applicants had looked at any other lands in the City, Jeff .Labahn pointed out that the lands along Main Street Loop would be more compatible with water & sewer already in, the applicants stated they wanted the exposure along Spur Highway. Councilman Wise suggested requiring more information which would include plans for snow removal, landscaping, access, parking in relation to the code, screening for the storage material, right now the. only screening planned is a chain link fence which makes all material very visible. If the applicants are willing to spend a couple million for the business the cost and time of drawing up complete plans should not be a hindrance. Too many times petitioners are in a hurry, draw up plans to put in trees and shrubs and without proper preparation end up burying the landscaping with snow removal and killing everything off. KENAI'PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, May 25, 1983 Page 6 MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to acknowledge receipt of the application and request a modification of the site plan prior to approval of the lease which addresses those comments, i.e., upgraded site plan showing landscaFing, adequate screening, and storage behind the building, exterior appearance, seconded by Commissioner Monfor. Councilman Wise stated that the people of the City deserve something nice along the Spur Highway and careful planning with .some thought behind it. Pavement and a sign looks bleat: summer & winter.. VOTE: The motion passed with Commissioners, Lewis, Monfor, Osborne, and Zubeck voting yes,. Commissioner Bryson voting no. The Commission clarified the intent for the applicants, .the concept was approved based on the material submitted as requested, it also puts into .writing the details. that will become a part of the lease if approved. A concern of the Commission is if this type of business is compatible .with the area. c. Treetop S/D: Request for Minimum Lot Size Exception - Edwin Lowry Several points were brought out ..concerning the two plats submitted. The preliminary plat showed, in .total square feet to meet the minimum lot size, however that .footage included the 33' ROW at the rear of the lots. Only the site plan showed the intention to use the ROW. DEC has approved the plat. Jeff Labahn explained that this was a case of a hurried plat without enough preparation time for the staff or Commission to review it. Another problem.:exists in that the end building which showed a 15' setback is in violation of the zoning ordinance, it should be 25' setback in that the lot is a corner lot rather than the way the building was situation on the site plan. A question arose concerning how many feet from the centerline to the first building (Spur Highway) and it was ascertained that the building was approximately 4' too close to the highway. When asked if anything could be done, litterally nothing. If the exception were not approved, the plat could not be filed and there would be problems in obtaining financing should Mrs Lowry wish to sell the land. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved, seconded by Commissioner Osborne to amend PZ83-12 to stated that the substitute plat dated 4/25/83 is the approved subdivision plat. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION } Regular Meeting, May 25, 1983 Page 7 d. Preliminary Plat: PZ83-27, Childs S/D, Resub. of Jaynes S/D Jeff Labahn stated that .the only .problem with the plat lay in the proposed use. The area is zoned Heavy Industrial and the developer shows residential use intended. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of PZ83-27, Childs S/D with item 11 being any reference to residential use for this parcel be removed from the plat, seconded by Commissioner Zubeck. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously e. Preliminary P1at:PZ83-28, Redoubt Terrace S/D Add. No. 4, Part 2 MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved, seconded by Commissioner Osborne to approve PZ83-28, Redoubt Terrace S/D Add. No. 4 Part 2 as submitted. VOTE Motion passed unanimously f. Preliminary Plat: PZ83-29, Lawton Acres The Commission discussed at length:, the cost of tearing up the road and putting in the stub outs for water & sewer as well as the overall cost regarding the lift station. The Commission requested Mr. Labahn return with some cost estimates-and 2 alternatives at the next meeting. g. City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update Jeff Labahn stated that the Borough needs an indication from the City of Kenai that there is an interest in using Borough funds for updating the Comprehensive Plan. It was the consensus of the Commission that they would like to go over the plan and ascertain that there is a need for update before asking for the money. 7. PLANNING The Commission discussed the ®ptions available for the lease applications especially where landscaping is involved. Commissioner Bryson pointed out mat in"Alaska State courts, if you were to cut these. trees down on another person's property these trees would be worth $5,000 - $10,000 each. Mr. Labahn pointed out that the City should not be afraid to make some KENAI PLANNING & ,ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, May 25, 19$3 Page demands of potential developers as far as the leases go. The form can be redone to accomodate the .comments made. It was the concensus of the Commission to ask Mr. Labahn to make some revisions of the lease application form and return it to the Commission and the Council. 8. OTHER BUSINESS a. City Council Report Councilman Wise made a report on public. hearings for the utilities question; the progress on the boat ramp project; the Spruce, 2nd and 3rd street project; and the gravel and drainage in the area of Linwood. b. Borough Planning Report There was no quorum at the Borough Planning meeting so no action was taken on items other than the plats the City Planning Commission saw this evening. c. City Administration Report Jeff .Labahn referred to the mail out regarding the workshop on Community Planning to be held in Anchorage June 8 & 9. One of those nights is a regular meeting night, however, if any commissioners are interested in attending please call the secretary. The travel expenses will be paid by the City. 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 10. COMMISSION .QUESTIONS & COMMENTS It was brought to the attention of the Commission-that the cars on the lot belonging to Cheepie Car Rental are infringing on the setback and traffic coming around that corner cannot see to pull out onto Willow Street. Jeff Labahn will look into the matter. Chairman Lewis indicated a complaint recieved regarding the rear of D&A and asked if that was leased property. If it was, is there any stipulation in the lease agreement concerning a nuisance or sanitary conditions of the property. Jeff Labahn stated that he felt there was and will belooking inta it. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meetingwas adjourned at 11:16 pm. ~~ ~ - ,.~ J t Loper, Secr ary PLANNING & ZONi..J COMMISSION ~" `, ~/~ ~l d 1~ ~ /~ p~ J ~ 0 ?' R o 11~ ~ ~ ~ /~ Call ~, ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~°M Q Chairman Lee Lewis ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ -Phil Bryson `~ ~ ~ V Chris Monfor 'F ~~ ~ ~` ~ ~ ( ~,y ~/ Ozzie Osborne ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ `~ Bob Roth Hal Smalley ?, ~ Bill Zubek X ~ ~\ ~ '~