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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-11 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, January 11, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman AGENDA ~, 1. ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Carl VanBuskirk - Ski Trails Presentation 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Planned Unit Residential Development Ordinance Please be sure to bring your copy 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 23, and December 14,1983 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Robert Schmidt/Robert Ducker/ Lottie Edelman - Lot 1, Kenai Spit S/D - Fish Processing Plant Expansion & Boat Storage b. Ordinance 891-83: Building Survey Requirements Please be sure to bring your copy c. Recommended Planning Study Projects for 1984 d. Ssection 36 Concept Design - McLane & Associates 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Lease Amendment: Dan Pitts - Freight Terminal Condominium Proposal - Lots 1-3, F.B.O. S/D b. Resolution PZ84-1: Preliminary Plat CIIAP S/D, Replat Lots 5 & 6 c. Application for Home Occupation: Govt Lot 83, Sec. 34, T6N, R11W, S.M. 8. PLANNING 9. REPORTS a. City Council Reports b. Borough Planning Report c. City Administration Report 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. 1983 Population Estimate/City of Kenai b. Council Agendas for 12/21 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT .1 `} KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, January 11, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis,Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Lewis, Bryson, Oleson, Osborne, Smalley Absent: Zubeck - excused 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Agenda approved with no changes 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Carl VanBuskirk, Ski Trails Presentation Mr. VanBuskirk was not in attendance. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS. ~ a. Planned Unit Residential Development Ordinance `® ~~~ Mr. Labahn introduced the subject, Chairman Lewis opened the issue to the public. Mr. Mark Passe, representing the Homebuilders Association requested to speak. Mr. Passe reitterated much of the discussion of the last hearing. Chairman Lewis asked Mr. Labahn if other municipalities had been researched, Mr. Labahn answered yes, that this draft is a hybrid of other ordinances. Mr. Labahn went on to further clarify some of the sections and indicated that there is flexibility in as much as each application will be reviewed individually by the Commission. Councilman Wise asked if the townhouse ordinance would be changed to become compatible with the PURD, Mr. Labahn answered that it would. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to amend section 21.76.156 D to read "Subject to Kenai Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission determination" and 21.76.156 F to read, "building coverage" in place of "total floor area", and 21.76.156 G (i) to read "all" in place of "the non-single family", seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, January 11, 1984 Page 2 MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to recommend amending the townhouse ordinance. MOTION WITHDRAWN: Commissioner Bryson wished to withdraw the motion until the townhouse ordinance was available to assist in drafting the correct amendments. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 23, and December 14, 1983 The minutes were approved with no changes 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Robert Schmidt/Robert Ducker/ Lottie Edelman - Lot 1, Kenai Spit SD - Fish Processing Plant Expansion & Boat Storage. Mrs. Edelman came forward to speak giving a history of events up to the point of this meeting. Mrs. Edelman stated that Mr. Dragseth had applied for this lot at one time, however was denied a Corps of Engineers permit. Mrs. Edelman further stated that she was unaware that the application had been referred to the Harbor Commission for review. Commissioner Bryson asked if there was a reason given for turning down the application, Mr. Labahn stated that he was unaware of anything besides the minutes that were provided. Mrs. Edelman stated that the waterfront property would be used for the offloading of fish from boats and further that she would be willing to use half of the lot. It was determined that there was approximately 700' of waterfront on the property. Mrs. Edelman further stated that she would be willing to negotiate on the ROW. It was the understanding of the Commission and Mrs. Edelman that the time stated on the lease (1/31/86) was sufficient and if she was unable to obtain the Corps permits she would return to the Commission for a time extension and that the length of the lease would run concurrent with the existing lease. Mr. Waldo Coyle spoke supporting the lease application. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved to approve the lease application for Lot 1, Kenai Spit S/D as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. ~ VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, January 11, 1984 Page 3 b. Ordinance 891-83: Buildino Survev Requirements Mr. Labahn outlined three main issues of the ordinance developed by himself and the building inspector as the main objective of the ordinance is preventative rather than after-the-fact: 1) require an asbuilt at the time of the final inspection or issuing the certificate of occupancy; 2) establish process to hear and review encroachments, set up similar to variance with an application process, fee, public hearing, and resolution; 3) The code now provides for a fine so that would not change, only be enforced. While some of these are in the existing code and can be required by the building inspector, there is still a need for something that, while it does not get to the heart of the problem, will at lease provide a process for handling encroachments. J It was the consensus of the commission that Mr. Labahn prepare an amendment to the ordinance for consideration at the next meeting. c. Recommended Planning Studv Proiects for 1984 Mr. Labahn recommended that the Zoning Ordinance Revision would be the priority for the first 1/2 of 1984 and the3 Land Use Study would follow behind during the last 1/2 of 1984. Once the City has the zoning power under control. Mrs. Ruby Coyle questioned the Commission on the process of the assumption of zoning powers. d. Section 36 Concept Desion - McLane & Associates Mr. Bruce Robeson representing McLane & Associates presented alternative designs and asked the Commission to make some decisions on: 1) which concept is most beneficial, 2) size of the tracts, 3) type of density and control, 4) which portions the city wishes to main, i.e. parks, utilities, etc., 5) utility access needs to be addressed. The Commission agreed to alternative No. 2, however after much discussion there was no agreement on items 2 - 5. ~ The Commission broke for 7 minutes. KENAI PLANNING & Regular Meeting, Page 4 7. NEW BUSINESS ZONING COMMISSION January 11, 1984 a. Lease Amendment: Dan Pitts - Freight Terminal Condominium Proposal - Lots 1-3, F.B.O. S/D Mr. Labahn explained that this type of development for his existing lease requires approval of the Commission. The attorney has stated to Mr. Labahn that he sees no objection, administration also has no objection. There will have to be an agreement on assignment of lease for the future. Commissioner Oleson asked if there were any restrictions as to non airport related uses, Mr. Labahn answered no, it is encompassed in the terms of the lease and the zoning. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to recommend that the City allow the condominium concept utilized as part of this application i.e., amend the lease to encompass the material submitted to the city including the development of the freight facility on the lease property, seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. b. Resolution PZ84-1: Preliminary Plat, CIIAP S/D, Replat Lots 5 & 6 This is leased land, the purpose of the replat is to remove a building from a lot line. The subdivision currently has two lots with three buildings on the lots. This replat would place all three buildings on three separate lots. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve PZ84-1 with correction of negative findings and inclusion of staff comments, seconded by Commissioner Osborne., VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. c. Application for Home Occupation: govt Lot 83, Sec. 34, T6N, R11W, S.M. Mrs. Joan Buzzell came forward to address her application. Mrs. Buzzell explained that her business will be a hair removal system utilizing a cream so that no alterations will be necessary to the home. Mrs. Buzzell plans on a very low key business with little traffic and parking needs. When asked if she planned on advertising or signs, Mrs. Buzzell KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, January 11, 1984 Page 5 indicated that she was not sure of her plans at this time but should she wish to place a sign at the location she would first obtain the necessary permit from the building inspector. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of the application for Home Occupancy by Joan Buzzell, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 8. PLANNING a. Revision of Townhouse Ordinance A copy of the townhouse ordinance was made available to the Commission and reviewed. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve the amendment as follows: 21.76.155. f (1) delete "total floor area" and insert in its place, "ground coverage", seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 9. REPORTS a. City Council Report Councilman Wise expanded on the Council agendas provided. The Ordinance concerning assumption of the zoning powers was adopted. b. Borough Plannin Report Commissioner Bryson reported that there was little activity. c. City Administration Report Commissioner Bryson asked Mr. Labahn if Mr. Lowry has applied for purchase of Sprucewood Glen. Mr. Labahn stated that the application has been received. Commissioner Bryson stated that he felt that there were two options available 1) ,) that the rezoning of that back parcel become a part of the purchase, that he agree to the rezoning, 2) the City. initiate the rezoning. Councilman Wise stated that assuming '~`~ KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, January 11, 1984 Page 6 the plat has been recorded you have overcome the problem of the legal description of the lots. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to recommend the rezoning of the southerly tract of Sprucewood Glen S/D - from General Commercial to Urban residential as agreed upon by the amended lease, seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS The state has approved the census document submitted which bring the population of Kenai to 5,721. ~ Councilman Wise asked that the figures for the number of building permits issued in 1983 be made available for the Commission at the next meeting. Councilman Wise stated that he is concerned that Soldotna has more commercial activity than Kenai. Chairman Lewis asked Councilman Wise, that as a realtor, did he feel that Kenai would continue at its present growth rate. Councilman Wise felt that it would. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 pm. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is Wednesday, January 25, 1984 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Janet Loper Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ~a o Ro 11 .~~ ~,~ Call Q ~y //// Chairman °Lee Lewis "Phil Bryson ~ ~ y ~ ~{" j~~ Bob Oleson ~ 1 Ozzie Osborne ~I Hal Smalley ~f Bill Zubek - ~~t/~e~~'-~C~ 02~~E-ems ~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ~~~~~ ~- Cri~~