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Home My WebLink About1984-03-14 P&Z Minutes.~.. KENAI ADVISORY PLANNING & ZONING COMMIS IO S N i Regular Meeting, March 14, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. AGEN DA APPROVAL 3. PERS ONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. PUBL IC HEARINGS 5. APPR OVAL OF MINUTES of February 22, 1984 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Lots 3 & 4, Block 2/Lots 9,10, & 11, Block 1 - FBO S/D - for Holding Freezer for Fish Haul - ~ Joe Nord b. Lease Application: Tract A, Sprucewood Glen S/D - Retail Store/Mall - Tommy Partee c. Townhouse Ordinance Revision d. Request to Purchase: Tract A, Park View S/D Recommendation from Parks & Recreation Commission 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Vacation of 20' Utility Easement - Between Lots 10 & 11 Kenai Peninsula Estates S/D Part Three. b. Lease Application: Portion Tract B, CIIAP S/D No. 2 - Retail Mall/Office Condominiums - Howard, Garner, & Smith, Inc. c. Lease Application: Tract A, GAA S/D No. 2 - Aviation Center - Kenai Air Alaska d. Resolution PZ84-13: C&J S/D e. Resolution PZ84-14: Regency Pointe S/D PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 2 8. PLANNING a. City of Kenai Zoning Ordinance - Proposed Draft b. Setting Policy for Commission 9. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION ITEMS Council Agenda for 3/7/84 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS ~ 13. ADJOURNMENT ~~° KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting, March 14, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Bryson, Lewis, Oleson, Osborne, Smalley, & Zubeck Absent: Carrignan, Excused 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Lewis asked to delete item 6-a at Mr. Nord's request. Agenda was approved with the deletion 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS ~ None 5, APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 22, 1984 Commissioner Smalley asked that the intent of the motion be clarified by adding a sentence; page 2 paragraph 2, "the original motion stands, no reconsideration". MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve the minutes as stated, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 6. OLD BUSINESS b. Lease Application: Tract A, Sprucewood Glen S/D - Retail Store/Mall - Tommy Partee This item return Commission. Mr. application. The landscaping will removed from the building will be s with a site plan at the request of the Tommy Partee, lessee, spoke to the snow will be removed from the property; be done professionally with most trees lot leaving a 20' ROW untouched; the attached to Mr. Lowry's building using a y-h KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ~' Regular Meeting, March 14, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Bryson, Lewis, Oleson, Osborne, Smalley, & Zubeck Absent: Carrignan, Excused 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Lewis asked to delete item 6-a at Mr. Nord's request. Agenda was approved with the deletion 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 22, 1984 Commissioner Smalley asked that the intent of the motion be clarified by adding a sentence; page 2 paragraph 2, "the original motion stands, no reconsideration". MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve the minutes as stated, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 6. OLD BUSINESS b. Lease Application: Tract A, Sprucewood Glen S/D - Retail Store/Mall - Tommy Partee This item return Commission. Mr. application. The landscaping will removed from the building will be s with a site plan at the request of the Tommy Partee, lessee, spoke to the snow will be removed from the property; be done professionally with most trees lot leaving a 20' ROW untouched; the attached to Mr. Lowry's building using a PLANNING COMMISSION March 14, 1984 Page 2 zero lot line concept; the 2 additional buildings on the site plan are to show how it could be developed, not necessarily how it will be. The Commission discussed construction dates with Mr. Partee and Mr. Lowry with the conclusion being that all parties feel comfortable with completion of all construction Phase I & II) in April 1986. Initiation of either Phase I or II to be no later than April 1985. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve the lease application for Tract A, Sprucewood Glen S/D, Mr. Partee, with the in- corporation of the dates indicated for construction and incorporation of the comments concerning snow removal, land- scaping, etc., seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. The Commission asked if the lease was to be in the name of one person, Mr. Partee, or if it would be a joint lease with Mr. Lowry, Mr. Labahn stated that only Mr. Partee's name appeared on the application. c. Townhouse Ordinance Revision The Commission reviewed the change in verbage and agreed that it clarified the intent. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance to include the word change as indicated in Mr. Labahn's memo, seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. d. Request to Purchase: Tract A, Park View S/D - Recommendation from Parks & Recreation Commission The City Council has approved this tract for disposal, the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended no recreational use for the property. Mr. Labahn stated that he now looks for initiation for rezoning. The Commission discussed the zoning of the adjoining property and what would be closest in use to the area, as well as why the rezoning should be initiated at this time. PLANNING COMMISSION March 14, 1984 Page 3 MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved to initiate rezoning of Tract A Park View S/D from Conservation to Urban Residential, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Vacation of 20' Utility Easement - Between Lots 10 & 11 Kenai Peninsula Estates S/D Part Three Mr. Labahn indicated that Administration finds no use for the indicated easement and recommends the Commission go on record as supporting the vacation. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved, approval of the vacation of described. seconded by Commissioner Bryson, the 20' utility easement as VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. b. Lease Application: Portion Tract B, CIIAP S/D No. 2 - Retail Mall/Office Condominiums - Howard, Garner, & Smith. Inc. Mr. Lem Putnum is representative of lessee and stated that the intent is to create a complex similar to one just completed in Juneau. The corporation had studied many Alaskan cities and chose the Southeastern site, Kenai, and perhaps Fairbanks as the next sites. The Commission reviewed the plans, site plan, and water & sewer easements with Mr. Putnum. The site plan indicated that 8 acres would be used which front Airport Way and the Kenai Spur Highway, with one entrance on the Highway, the rest to utilize Airport Way. The Commission and Mr. Labahn felt that the interior of Tract B should be serviced by both ROW's and utilities. Mr. Putnam indicated that the site plan was flexible and that he would be more than willing to work with the City in using common access points into the interior of the remaining portion of Tract B. Chairman Lewis asked if the construction could be completed by the dates indicated which would be one year, Mr. Putnum felt that more time would be indicated. It was decided that ~ PLANNING COMMISSION March 14, 1984 Page 4 this application would be considered as a concept appli- cation and that Mr. Putnum would meet with Administration to work out details of ROW's and utility easements. MOTION: Commission Smalley moved approval of concept lease appli- cation for Tract B, CIIAP S/D with incorporation of comments above, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. c. Lease Application: Tract A, GAA S/D No. 2 - Aviation Center - Kenai Air Alaska This party had submitted an application for this tract earlier, then the Flight Service Station site was selected, then changed, and this application returns again. It should be noted that the Airport Manager has no objections. Commissioner Bryson asked if the Airport Committee had I reviewed the application, that it was his understanding that this would fall into the function of that committee. Commissioner Oleson serves on the Airport Committee and noted that the application was not brought before them. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved, seconded by Commissioner Oleson, to postpone action on the lease application until such time as the Airport Committee returns a recommendation. VOTE: Motion passed with unanimous roll call vote. d. Resolution PZ84-13: C&J S/D The Commission reviewed the plat and staff comments including those of the city engineer. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve PZ84-13 with correction of negative findings, incorporating staff comments, seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION March 14, 1984 Page 5 e. Resolution PZ84-14: Re ency Pointe S/D This property lies at the foot of Candlelight Rd and is south of City of Kenai parklands. The owners have petitioned to create an assessment district for all ROW's, the comments by the engineer should be noted. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley, seconded by Commissioner Osborne, moved to approve PZ84-14 with correction of negative findings and incorporating staff comments. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 8. PLANNING a. City of Kenai Zoning Ordinance - Proposed Draft The Commission discussed the time line for public hearings and amending sections of the code. The Commission agreed ~ that, in its present form, the ordinance is proposed and changes can be made at a later date, especially when more input is obtained through public hearings. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved for acception of the proposed draft zoning ordinance and set public hearing for March 28th, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. b. Setting Policy for Commission The Commission reviewed the need for a written policy and the yearly schedule as submitted. MOTION: Commissioner Osborne moved to adopt the 1984 Schedule. Motion died for lack of second. MOTION AMENDMENT: Commissioner Bryson moved to amend the motion to read, subject to the yearly schedule. ~ Motion Amendment withdrawn as it duplicates first motion. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION March 14, 1984 Page 6 MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to adopt the 1984 Schedule of Meetings with inclusion of the guidelines in the accomp- anying memo, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: Motion passed with unanimous roll call vote. 9. REPORTS a. City Council Report Councilman Wise gave a brief report on the float plane basin and airport projects. b. Borough Planning Report Commissioner Bryson reported on a presentation by HEA on the realignment of transmission lines running between Kasilof and Homer; a presentation by A.D.F&G on developing a comprehensive plan for mining; Aspen Explorations mining in i Cook Inlet; an ordinance to create a waste disposal com- mission; and an ordinance for disposal of Borough owned lands. c. City Administration Reports Mr. Labahn reported that the lease application for Mr. Blakeley and the bowling alley was approved and that Mr. Blakeley had dropped the indoor shooting range portion of the lease; Administration is taking a broader look at the area surrounding the rezoning request approved at the last meeting for Government Lot 136. This will be an item for the next meeting. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 11. INFORMATION ITEMS None 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Smalley asked if Mr. Sipperly had approached the Council concerning Government Lot 11, Mr. Labahn ~ answered no. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION March 14, 1984 Page 7 Commissioner Smalley asked what is happening on the violation of the Uptown Motel. Commissioner Smalley suggested the Commission begin thinking about vacation times and meeting attendance during the summer. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, March 28th. Janet Loper Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISS Roll Call Chairman •Lee Lewis ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .~ "Phil Bryson ,f V ~ ~ ~~ Richard Carrignon Bob Oleson r Ozzie Osborne Hal Smalley ~~ ~' Bill Zubek - ` ) ~ ~ ~` y 1 ~\ ~" I TO DO ~, f, ~~ ~~ ~~~ « .~~~ :~~~U~'~ - ~.~- ~~ ~- _ ~~~~ ~ ~~ z ~~~~ ~' ~ ~~- , . /;~/~,~" ~'~~~ -- ~G~~~ /moo ~L~6