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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-23 P&Z Minutes,~ KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Kenai City Hall lee Lewis, Chairman NfITE: There will be a work session at 6:40 p,m, before the meeting. Please be sure to bring your Sign Cade Draft Ordinance and Draft Townhouse Ordinar~e AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROUAL 3. PERSONS SPRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. City Engineer, Jack LaShot - Proposed Gravel Extraction Permit 1 4. PUBLIC HERRINGS None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 9, 1984 (~. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion: Request to Reduce Gravel Pit on Linwood/Candlelight b. Discussion: Request to Purchase Govt Lot 50, Sec 34, T6N, R11W, S.M. c. Preliminary Plat PZ84-20A: St. Patricks S/D Revised d. Reconsideration: Conditional Use Permit for Townhouses PZ84-29A, Preliminary Plat PZ84-30A Meeks S/D, Evergreen Grove Add Revised e. Discussion: Kenai Plaza - Development Plan f. Request for Disposal - Lots 1-16, Lawton Acres 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Home Occupation Permit App.: Lot 8, Block 6, Kenai Townsite East ~ Add. for Antique Sales - Mr. & Mrs. Little b. Discussion: Vacation of 17' on Each Side of East Aliak Street, Sec 34, T6N, R11W, S.M. c. Preliminary Plat PZ84-40: Evergreen Tract A d. Preliminary Plat PZ84-41: Spruce Shadows S/D e. Preliminary Plat PZ84-42: CIIAP No 3 f. Preliminary Plat PZ84-43: Parson S/D No. 1 Inlet Woods Add g. Preliminary Plat PZ84-44: FBO 5/D 5outh Add. 8. PLANNING a. Landscaping Ordinance 9. REPORTS a. City Council Report b. Borough Planning Report c. City Administration Report 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION ITEMS Request to Rezone Silvertip S/D 1 Letter from Drs. 5warner & O'Connell 12. ADJOURNMENT r. ~` ,~ KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Lewis, Bryson, Carignan, Oleson, Osborne Absent: Smalley, Zubeck - Unexcused 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Agenda approved as submitted 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Jack LaShot, City Engineer - Proposed Grave~Extraction Permit Jack LaShot explained that this gravel pit {located near Thompson Park S!D) has been in existence for about 10 years, however due to an access problem, has not been used. (The access lies across both private property and wetlands.) The owner has opened access to the City for use during the Thompson Park road project, therefore, this will be the length of time the City will be using the pit. The property owners in Thompson Park will already be inconvenienced during the raad project, the hauling of material will have to be done anyway, hauling so close to the project will, if anything reduce stress to the area and costs to taxpayers. Commissioner Carignan asked about reclamation. Mr. La5hot explained that all materials that are not used on the raad project will be used to reclaim the pit. There is minimal gravel that can be used, and no new areas will be dug. The pit should be left better than it was before the City uses it in most instances. Right now there are old car bodies and junk at the site, the material hauled in will cover all of that. Commissioner Carignan asked who owned the pit and who had used it before this time, Mr. LaShot answered that it is City property, it was turned over to the City in about 1970, and it is not documented who used it before that time. Councilman Wise observed that the pit is just a nuisance and is used by 3-wheelers. Commissioner 0lesan asked how far was the pit from the nearest residences, answer about 500' from Eisenhauer Street. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page 2 MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to set up a public hearing for the permit required for the pit in question to be set for June I3th, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bryson wished to make it matter for the record that while he is working for the City of Kenai he will not have financial gain in the matter. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 9, 1984 Minutes were approved as submitted. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion: Request to Reduce Gravel Pit on Linwood/Candlelight Jeff Labahn explained that from a public works standpoint, there is very little sand left in the pit and will probably serve through this winter, however, will have to expand across Candlelight. Parks & Recreation Commission appears anxious to reclaim the existing pit and use for a bailfield. It is the recommendation of Administration that we move forward with establishing the new pit. The City will have to work closely with the State since this is park lands and since the old pit will be used for a ballfield or recreational purposes, an exchange could be worked out. Commissioner Bryson referred to the Burnett's letter of 4/25 citing some good points, but cautioned making any decision to dispose of lots 1&2 until the City knows where they are going with future plans for sand. Further that he objects to item l which limits use to winter sanding since the major use is for construction projects. Mr. LaShot explained that while that is the major use, the Candlelight pit is the only source for the type of sand used for street sanding. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to have Administration pursue the concept and work with public works to ensure that the City's needs for sand are guaranteed for 20 years, seconded by Commissioner Bryson. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page 3 b. Discussion: Request to Purchase Govt Lot 50, Sec 34 Mr. Labahn stated that there have been 1 or 2 inquiries about purchasing this piece of land. Parks & Recreation have given their opinion that they find no public use, City agencies were also contacted and also find no use. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to pursue the disposal of govt lot 50, seconded by Commissianer Oleson. DOTE: Motion carried unanimously. c. Preliminary Plat PZ84-20A: St. Patricks S/D Revised This plat has been changed from townhouse concept to single family dwellings. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to approve PZ84-20A, seconded by Commissioner Bryson. VOTE: There were no objections. d. Recansideration: Conditional Use Permit for Townhouses PZ84-29A, Preliminary Plat PZ64-30A Meeks S/D, Evergreen Grove Add Revised Mr. Labahn explained that these resolutions were approved at the last meeting to include a minimum lot width of 45'. While the revised plat will not meet the minimum, it has been revised to meet setback requirements. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to reconsider the two issues, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: Motion passed with Chairman Lewis, Commissioners Bryson, Oleson, and Osborne voting yes; Commissioner Carignan voting no. Cliff Baker of Dowling-Rice came forward and explained that while they tried to meet the 45' minimum frontage, however ended up with a substandard lot for a single family dwelling. PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page 4 MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to recommend granting the PZ84-29A and incorporate the plat limiting lots 1-4 be reserved for townhouse construction only, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: Motion failed with Chairman Lewis, Commissioners Bryson and 0leson voting yes, Commissioners Carignan and Osborne voting no. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of PZ84-30A with incorporation of the revised plat, correction of the scale errors, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: Motion failed with Chairman Lewis, Commissioners Bryson and Oleson voting yes, Commissioner Carignan and Osborne voting no. e. Discussion: Kenai Plaza - Development Plan Mr. Labahn explained that it was his feeling that the entire picture is still not all in the hands of the City, that with the plot plan presented at both the Planning level and the Council level were different still than what was presented previously and feel this piecemeal approach is distressing. The City requires every lease application, at the time of submittal, to have all components available For review. This has not been the case with Mr. Lowry. Mr. Lowry was asked to come forward to the City with everything in one packet. Thus far, the lease has been reviewed on an individual basis, the plat, the landscaping, the mall, the residential section, etc. Plus several other items discussed and not carried through. Mr. Labahn stated that what the City is after is that when the plan is presented to the building inspector, he will be able to know what has been approved in one package. MOTION: Commissioner Osborne moved to approve the plot plan as submitted with those access points shown and initiate the replat of lot 1 to incorporate those access points, and further that the City be part of the vacating process of the utility easement, seconded by Commissioner Bryson. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. It was noted that Walker is a narrow ROW and that when ears are parked ~ in the street, it creates conjestion. This will be passed along to public works and the police department. PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page ,4` f. Request for Disposal - Lots 1-16, Lawton Acres Mr. Labahn explained that the Parks & Recreation Commission are an record opposing the disposal. The general feeling was that the entire strip should remain a buffer strip especially with the large mall project going in adjoining this residential area. A request had been received concerning a neighborhood park for a portion of the property. The Parks & Recreation Commission also requested the current RS zone be rezoned to C or Conservation. Last year a request to purchase, develop, and plat the RS portion was received, but the matter died due to the cost of bringing in utilities and because the newly paved Lawton Drive would have to be torn up. The Commission further discussed the issue. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to request the rezoning of Lots i-24, Lawton Acres from RS to C per the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to place the issue of townhouses back on the table. The Commission and Mr. Labahn discussed the zero lot line concept and the townhouse concept recognizing that nothing of note could be accomplished by this building season. The Commission discussed the attitude of developers that there is no other way to develop but the zero lot Iine method when this is only an alternative. MOTION WITHDRAWN 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Home Occupation Permit App.: Lot 8, Blk 6, Kenai Townsite East Add. for Antique Sales - Mr. & Mrs. Little Mr. Labahn explained to the Commission that an antique sales is neither allowed nor prohibited outright either as a home occupation or as a conditional use under the code. Mr. Johnson, representing the Littles explained that while this is a retail business, it will be geared for very little traffic. The home is to be used as a showroom. Mr. Little will be retiring from the slope soon and wants a very low keyed business in the comfort of the City. The original location in North Kenai will be used to store and refinish the antiques. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page 6 MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved, seconded by Commissioner Carignan to grant the home occupation permit with incorporation of staff comments and that an update is required at such time as any negative input is received from the public, VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. b. Discussion: Vacation of 17' on each side of East Aliak Street Jeff Labahn informed the Commission that there may be a few encroach- ments onto the ROW, that there are very few 100' ROW's within the City, and further, referenced a memo submitted by public works recommending against the vacation due to utility lines not only for the city but for the other utilities; that E. Aliak is slated for upgrading and a need may exist for the entire 100'. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the vacation of 17' ROW on each side of E. A1iak, seconded i by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion failed unanimously. c. Preliminary Plat PZ84-40: Evergreen Tract A This is the exchange lands for HEA which will be going in near the airport. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved, seconded by Commissioner Osborne, approval of PZB4-40. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. d. Preliminary Plat PZ84-41: Spruce Shadows S/D The Commission reviewed the material concerning the plat. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to approve PZ84-41, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page 7 e. Preliminary Plat PZ84-42: CIIAP No. 3 This is the plat for the Howard, Garner & Smith lease. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved, seconded by Commissioner Bryson, approval of PZ84-42. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. f. Preliminary Plat PZ84-43: Parson S/D No. 1, Inlet Woods Add This plat has in excess of 200 lots with one access point onto Redoubt Ave. No other direct access to main feeders are available. This plat will need rezoning prior to filing. There are assessments owing, however that is being worked out with the City. Commissioner Osborne noted lots with dotted lines through the middle and asked if these were intended for the zero lot line type of development. Mr. Labahn assured Commissioner Osborne that this was a concept only and that approval of the plat does not approve the lots far townhouses. It is also noted that many of the lots do not appear to meet the subdivision standards and they must before filing. Commissioner Bryson also noted the limited. access for the number of lots proposed. There appears to be an access to the east, however, that merely runs into private property. Mr. Labahn stated that this would fall under the subdivision standards and again, the plat would have to meet all standards before filing. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of PZ84-43, seconded by Commiss- ioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. g. Preliminary Plat PZ84-44: F80 S/D South Add This is a plat for the lease approved previously for Mr. Dan Pitts. This plat would split lot 1 into 2 lots, one being a flag Iot. The reason given for the flag is no dedicated access along the west side. There is a road which gives access to the east side of the parking facility, but it is technically not a dedicated ROW and further, it is not known where utilities are located. The Commission discussed ~ possible utility easements to all three lots. PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page 8 Commissioner Bryson felt it would be in the best interest of the airport to allow an access from the west instead of a flag lot and also must consider access to the runway. The intention of the airport is that all Lots have access to the ramp, the lower portion of the lot would not have access to the runway or ramp at all. Councilman Wise asked what plans were in store for lot 3 since airport lots are leased by no less than 3 lots, Mr. labahn stated there were no indicated plans far lot 3. Councilman Wise stated that, anticipat- ing lot 3 returns to the City, the entire lease needs to be considered a perhaps amended. The value of the three lots will change drastically if 2 lots are developed and lot 3 is virtually left hanging. Refer to the Kenai Plaza discussion regarding piecemeal information. Commissioner Bryson stated that while access is a concern, lot 3 is more of a concern. How possible would it be to dedicate the ROW on the west side and what are the feelings of the airport manager concerning traffic flow in that location. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved, seconded by Commissioner Osborne to recommend the surveyor meet with administration to work out concerns. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 8. PLANNING a. Landscaping Ordinance The Commission went over the first draft of the ordinance. Jeff Labahn stated that there were still a couple of items missing; some type of formal review and appeal if there is a deficiency, and, an addendum which would suggest materials for this specific area. A landscaper would be able to work with the city on this. Both the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Beautification Committee will be reviewing this draft. b. Sign Code The Commission reviewed the draft copy of the sign code and heard comments from the building inspector and land manager. MOTION: Commissioner Osborne moved to set the Sign Code for public hearing June 13th, seconded by Commissioner Carignan. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page 9 9. REPORTS a. Cit~Council Report There were no comments ar questions regarding the Council agenda b. Borouoh Planning Resort The Planning Commission heard a request for a permit to operate a skeet site in the City of Soldatna. The request was denied due to concern for developed property nearby. The original application had stated that guns in general would be used, then at the time of the hearing, it was determined that shotguns and handguns would be used excluding rifles. c. City Administration Report Mr. Labahn gave an update on the transfer of zoning powers from the Borough. Mr. Labahn, Janet Loper, and Chairman Lewis will all be gone the first week in July. The Commission consented to cancelling that meeting, and should anything of an urgent nature arise, will consider a special meeting the next week dependent upon a quorum. The Commission looked over the letter from O'Connell and Swarner. There will be more material at the next meeting and it will be an item far consideration. Chairman Lewis asked about conditional use permits, if it would be passible to place time limitations as already apply to leases, i.e. if a permit .were granted, after 2 years, if no development occurred, the permit would be revoked. This will be an item for further consideration. Commissioner Carignan asked about setbacks when commercial and residential property abut. There is a corner of Redoubt Terrace S/D which is zoned commercial. No plans are known for the development of this corner. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None ` PLANNING COMMISSION May 23, 1984 Page 10 11. INFORMATION ITEMS No action, no comment (see 9-c) 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm. The next regular meeting will be June 13, 1984. Janet Loper Secretary PLANNING & ZONI Rol Call OMMISSION ~ti `~ J a~ ' ~ ~~ ~` Chairman 'Lee Lewis \I `~ ~ ~ ~~ ~, 1 -Phil Bryson ~ ~ ~'~ ~ ~ x Richard Carrignon ,~ ~ i~ I / v ~ ~ ,~ 1 ' ~J ~ ~ ~ Bob Oleson \L ~ '`~ ~ Ozzie Osborne I `f 7 Hal Smalley Bill Zubek - TO DO ~~ ~~ /~ ~ ~~ ~~,e ~ . .~, ~~~., . ~ ~a~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~\ I~ o~ ~~I ~~ ~ ~d J %~ JI ~P,- ~~ 1,v iJ ,~~ ~-. r`~~ \`i /a~ar< a ~ ~ ~ ~I I~ ~ ~~ 'a ,~~ Y iy Y ~J i