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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-06-13 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION dune 13, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Variance Request: Lots 7 & 8, Black 16, Carl F. Ahlstrom S/D - Setback from Centerline - T&D Transmission b. PZ84-48: Rezone Lots 1-3, Silvertip 5/D from Rural Residential to Suburban Residential ~ c. PZ84-49: Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction - Existing Pit S.W. of Thompson Park S/D - City of Kenai f, Proposed Sign Code Ordinance 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 23, 1984 6. OLD BUSINES5 a. Reconsideration Request: PZ84-29A Townhouses and PZ84-30A far Preliminary Plat - Meeks S/D, Evergreen Grove Add b. Preliminary Plat PZ84-44: FBO S/D South Addition - Lease for Dan Pitts 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Concept Lease Application: Vacant Lots across from Lots 10-13, Airport Concession - for Trailer Van Parking -James H. Doyle b. Request to Lease/Purchase: Lot 8, Blk 20, Old Kenai Townsite, 5warner/0'Connell c. Preliminary Plat PZ84-45: Hinckle-Murray S/D Revised PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 13, 1984 Page 2 d. Preliminary Plat PZ84-46: Amend S/D No. 2 Replat of Lot 2 e. Preliminary Plat PZ84-47: Keith 5/D, Hayes Schmidt Add., Revised 8. PLANNING a. Landscaping Ordinance 9. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Council Agenda b. Kenai Peninsula Borough Ord. 84-40 - Delegating to the City of Kenai the Power to Provide Zoning Regulation within the City c. Request for Reconsideration: Vacation of Portion E. Aliak 12. ADJOURNMENT ~. ~~~ KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Kenai City Ha11 Lee Lewis, Chairman v~~,~ 8s I 1. ROLL CALL Present: Lewis, Bryson, Oleson, Osborne, and Smalley Absent: Carignan and Zubeck Z. AGENDA APPRDVAL Add 7-f: Lease Application - Pat Doyle and 7-g: PZ84-51 Adopting Roberts Rules of Order MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Commissioner Osborne VOTE: 3. 4. There were no objections PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Variance Request: Lots 7&8, Block 16, Carl F. Ahlstrom 5/D - Setback from Centerline - T&D Transmission Chairman Lewis opened the hearing to public comments. Mr. Rick Vann, Sundance Construction and Mr. Garland Thompson, owner approached the Commission and explained their request. The lot is currently flat with no trees and is located across from the warehouse being constructed by Mr. Tyler. Commissioner Bryson asked the distance and location of water & sewer lines, Mr. Vann stated that sewer was a long distance, but water was close and they would probably hook up to it. Commissioner Smalley asked how far the proposed building would be from the church, it was unknown. Hearing no further comments from the public, Chairman Lewis brought the item back to the Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Page 2 Jeff Labahn recapped the material presented to the Commission. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve the variance request on the property described with the inclusion of staff comments, seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. b. PZ84-48: Rezone Lots 1-3, Silvertip SID from Rural Residential to Suburban Residential Chairman Lewis opened the issue to the public for comment. No comments were received by the public. Chairman Lewis brought the issue back to the Commission. Mr. Labahn went over the material with the Commission. It was noted that only 3 of the lots were being requested for rezoning instead of the more desirable approach of rezoning the entire subdivision. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved approval of PZ84-48, seconded by Commissioner Bryson. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. c. PZ84-49: Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction - Existing Pit S.W. of Thompson Park S/D - City of Kenai Chairman Lewis opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Jack LaShot, City Engineer came forward to present the request. Mr. LaShot explained that the City of Kenai owns the property but due to an access running through private property and wetlands, it has not been used in over 10 years. After the City has used the remaining sand and gravel for the Thompson Park road project, the pit will, in many ways, be better left than it has been in that 10 years. The residents of Thompson Park will not be inconvenienced any more than they already will be during the road project. There were general questions from the public who were not identified but no objections. NOTE: Commissioner Bryson is working for the City of Kenai but will be voting. PLANNING COMMISSION June l3, 1984 Page 3 MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved approval of PZ84-49, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. d. Proposed Sign Code Ordinance Chairman Lewis explained to those present that this item is for information gathering only, no action will be taken at this time. Chairman Lewis read a letter into the record from Dan Knackstedt of Dan's Union 76 which stated that a necessity exists for an inexpensive form of advertising but agrees that the blinking signs are a nuisance and should not be placed so close to the roadway. Chairman Lewis opening the meeting to public comment. Bob (last name inaudible) of Alaska Wood & Ivory came forward to state that the signs are necessary to advertise his business as the building itself sits so far back from the road. Tourists cannot find the building and the sign certainly helps. During the winter it is not so critical as local residents are familiar with his stare. The sign that Bob has constructed is not the tin illuminated type which he does not like either but is made of wood and is tasteful. "The flashing tin signs do not say nice things about Alaska. The tasteful wooden signs do not take away the quality of Kenai." Chairman Lewis remarked to Bob that the sign on his building is very attractive. Gloria Church of Red Carpet Realty in Anchorage and questioned the fees for temporary signs. With the number of signs put out by the company, $5 each would be cost prohibitive. The size of the signs would lose her money as she has already purchased signs that are larger. Mr. Larry Jarvis of Larry's Club has an illuminated sign next to his driveway. Since this sign is illuminated it is the only light for the entire driveway. The sign is $' high so does not block vision for traffic and the electrical line is buried under the driveway so it meets the electrical code. Marko Zerock (sic)of Big Dipper Car Wash is in process of putting ads in the Clarion and feels that the cost is prohibitive. 8y not allowing these signs it is forcing businesses to rely on other sources. Mr. Zerock does not feel these signs should be eliminated. Chairman Lewis asked if he was referring to the flashing illuminated signs, Mr. Zerock answered yes, his business has one. PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Page 4 Howard Hackney, Building Inspector pointed out that the first speaker, the owner of the gift shop, under the present ordinance both of his signs would not be allowed. Under the proposed ordinance the one on the roof would be allowed, and the one next to the road would fall under the variance provision which would allow signs in the ROW during the tourist season. On the real estate sign, they fall under the category of not requiring a permit, therefore would not be charged the fee. The car wash sign have bright spotlights, not just the common flashing lights, and the City has had several complaints. Chairman Lewis brought the issue back to the Commission after no further input. Commissioner Bryson requested "under 'definition' the determination of sign be addressed specifically since many signs are not on single planes, example, the Union 76 ball." Commissioner Bryson asked that administration look into the section for subdivision signs, an example would be the Woodland sign. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 23, 1984 MOTION: Commissioner Osborne moved approval of the minutes as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Bryson VOTE: There were no objections. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Reconsideration Request: PZ84-29A Townhouses and PZ84-30A for Preliminary Plat - Meeks S/D Evergreen Grove Add It was determined that Commissioner Osborne is the only member present on the prevailing side. MOTION: Commissioner Osborne moved, seconded by Commissioner Bryson to reconsider PZ84-29A. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Cliff Baker came forward and briefly explained the request for the plat as presented. Commissioner Bryson stated that it was his feeling that the applicant had met the request of the Commission as best he could. PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1964 Page 5 VOTE MAIN MOTION (29A): Motion passed with Chairman Lewis and Commissioners Smalley, Bryson, Oleson voting yes; Commissioner Osborne voting no. MOTION: Commissioner Osborne moved to reconsider PZ84-30A, seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. VOTE MAIN MOTION (30A): Motion passed with Chairman Lewis and Commissioners Bryson, Oleson, and Smalley voting yes; Commissioner Osborne voting no. b. Preliminary Plat PZ84-44: FB0 S/0 South Add - Lease for Dan Pitts Mr. Labahn introduced the plat stating that the main concern is that the subdivision proposed is outside the overall lease. Mr. Dan Pitts came forward and explained that the plat presented did not change the intentions, of the lease as the freight terminal is still on lots 1 & 2. The condominiamization (sic) of the 5 unit freight terminal was approved by both the Commission and the Council. Construction has started on the freight terminal which is on the ramp side of lots 1&2. Replotting those lots allows for each project to be financed individually. The Willow Street side will have a similar project involving freight. Commissioner Bryson "feels that flag lots are a waste of area, its just to conform to the letter of the law. The has apparently consented to allow access from the south side of the lot, and personally feel that the flag lot should be eliminated".Mr. Pitts stated that Mr. Smalley was concerned that lot 2A would not have access to the ramp. "I would rather have access to the fish haul than an easement through the middle of the lots". Commissioner Bryson was concerned in that these lots were not allowed to be transfered in less than multiples of 2, this would create a 100' lease separate from the others, it would be quite difficult to develop a 100' x 400' lot. Mr. Pitts is planning to place a fuel storage and aircraft refueling with an aviation center which would be multi-use, ie, airtaxi, aircraft maintenance, etc., behind on lot 3. Mr. Pitts already has verbal committments from a company wishing to lease a ~ hangar. After completing the freight terminal the next phase would be to build the aircraft hangar and fuel service. Loss of access to either Willow or the ramp from lot 3, for my purposes is fine. PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Page 6 Commissioner Bryson asked if the Council has consented to condominium concept, answer yes, they approved the shaded areas. Commissioner Bryson asked if the airport manager or administration would have a problem with dedicating an access from the west and eliminating the flag, answer no. The primary concern of the airport manager is that lot 2 is not desirable for aviation purposes due to accessibility to the ramp. The question is are we stripping away the pure aviation value of lot 2. Commissioner Oleson asked about Mr. Pitts plans for access from the ramp to lot 2, Mr. Pitts explained that he would use a 30' easement on the south end of lot 3 allowing freight vehicles and trucks to pass from the ramp to the terminals. This seemed the best plan as freight is handled in this manner at most airports. Commissioner Smalley asked about the splitting of the lots, Jeff Labahn stated that it really is policy only that airport lots be leased in multiples of 2. Mr. Pitts emphasized that he wanted all three lots split up and lease each separately, primarily due to financing. Mr. Labahn stated that administration had no problem with the concept as explained by Mr. Pitts, a concern would be if it was assigned entirely to three different associations you lose control where one lessee would be more desirable. Mr. Pitts felt it would reduce the marketability. A condominium association could act the same as one person. Commissioner Smalley asked if City land can be encumbered as described by Mr. Pitts. Answer unclear. Mr. Labahn asked for a definitive time line for developing lot 2A and 3, Mr. Pitts is hoping to begin as soon as the freight facility is completed or about 2 years. Mr. Labahn stated that a while concept is involved rather than just the plat presented. The other concern would be the easements between lots making it necessary for the plat to include lot 3; the other concern would be the lease itself, it would now become necessary to split the lease; and finally, a reallocation of valuation for the three lots separately. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved approval of PZ84-44 with; 1) lot 3 be encompassed in the plat, 2} 30' easement be established along the common boundary of lots lA, 2A, and 3 per site plan, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: ~ Commissioner Osborne moved to recommend to the Kenai City Council;l) lots lA, 2A, and 3A per the proposed subdivision be established as an individual lease agreement with the current lessee, 2) that the current value be prorated and new values be appropriated to each of PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Page 7 VOTE: the 3 leases, 3) lots ZA, 3A, a complete development plan be submitted including location of parking, time table for development, etc., seconded by Commissioner Smalley. Motion passed unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Concept Lease Application: Vacant Lots across from Lots 10-13, Airport Concession - for Trailer Van Parking - James M. Doyle Mr. Labahn explained the location to the Commission and outlined the problems the parking of the vans has created. Currently, the vans have no boundary to guide them and park too near the ballfields creating a hazard. The proposed lease is on property across Coral Street which would definitely help alleviate the problems near the ballfield. Commissioner Smalley asked, "he won't just move more vans in on both lots?" Mr. Labahn stated that that would definitely be a stipulation. The City has been lenient on the parking problem up to this time. Chairman Lewis asked if fencing could be put up or same type of containment or boundary markers for the vans, Mr. Labahn stated that he would like to go with the plan to utilize the lots being requested for lease and enforce the encroachment problem on the currently leased property. The lessee will be responsible for cleaning up the lot plus the lot has a natural tree boundary. Commissioner Bryson stated that presumably the lessee is going to expand, how does the City propose to keep the lessee within the leased land on the ball park side. Hopefully he will utilize the new lot, if not, the City would have to go forward and require the area to be fenced. The problem is that the drivers are, for the most part, from Anchorage and do not know the boundaries of the property. Commissioner Bryson stated that the situation with the vans near the ballfields is deadly. Kids run all over, cars go through there fast, pedestrians walk all around the ballfields and the vans are too close. Commissioner Smalley asked the length of lease far the current property, answer 5 years with 3 to go. Commissioner Smalley asked if possibly that property could be turned over to parks & recreation at the end of the leased period, Mr. Labahn stated that it was a real consideration. ~ MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve the concept lease application seconded by Commissioner Smalley. PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Page 8 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. b. Request to Lease/Purchase: Lot 8, Blk 20, Old Kenai Townsite, Swarner/O'Connell Mr. Labahn explained that a formal recommendation from the Commission was needed before pursuing the matter further. Commissioner Smalley stated that "before this body makes a decision, the Parks & Recreation Commission should review it". Bob O'Connell stated that the lot would be used for parking in support of his proposed office building. There is a storm drain that runs through the property and no development other than parking would appear suitable. The Commission discussed access paints to the bluff, apparently there is a trail to the beach somewhere near this property and the Commission wishes to ensure this path be open to the public. ~ MOTION, Commissioner Smalley moved that Administration meet with applicant to develop a concept lease for adjoining municipal reserve lands, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Bryson abstaining due to his firm's involvement in the engineering. c. Preliminary Plat PZ84-47:_Hinckle-Murray SID Revised This plat reduces the size of the cul-de-sac. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved approval of PZ84-47, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: There were no objections. d. Preliminary Plat PZ84-46: Amend S/D No 2 Replat of Lot 2 The Commission reviewed the plat. MOTION: ~ Commissioner Bryson moved approval of PZ84-46 seconded by Commissioner Smalley PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Page 9 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. e. Preliminary Plat PZ84-45: Keith S/D ~ Hayes-Schmidt Add. Revised This plat came about as the result of a dispute between two lot owners. This plat should amend the problem. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of PZ84-45, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. VOTE: There were no objections. Lod ~-, ~ ~ ~ C~~s-~.~ ~1~ ~U~. ~ ~aki f. lease Application: v `r_ ~~° :~tteet - J s H. Doyle for Car Wash Marko Zureck (sic) representing Mr. Doyle explained that he has established a need for a car wash that would be suitable for larger vehicles and also for gas pumps. Commissioner Bryson asked if this was the same lot that Mr. Yamamoto had been requesting for several months, Mr. Labahn answered that it was the same lot. Mr. Yamamoto had submitted a concept lease application in 1978, however, through circumstances, the attorney has stated that this application take precedence over Mr. Yamomoto's. Commissioner Bryson Hated the scanty landscaping, that the current lot still does not have any landscaping, and further noted that the drawing did not indicate paving. Marko Zurek stated that since they did Hat yet know how many gas pumps would be going in, what is not paved will be gravel. Commissioner Bryson stated that the landscaping, paving limits, and the time scheduled for construction should be better defined. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved to postpone the lease application, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. NOTE: Commissioner Oleson left the meeting due to a prior cvmmittrnent. Resolution 84-51: Adopting Roberts Rules of Order As the Commission has had numerous problems in the past with policy j regarding voting and quorums, it has been recommended by Mr. Labahn " that the Commission officially adopt Roberts Rules of Order. Chairman Lewis asked if the Commission could vote on adopting policy since ~ PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Page 10 there were only 4 members present, Commissioner Oleson having had to leave the meeting. If effect this would be setting policy for those absent members. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved, seconded by Commissioner Osborne, to .adopt PZ84-51. VOTE: Motion passed with those 4 members present voting unanimously. 8. PLANNING a. Landscaping Ordinance Mr. Labahn reported that the Council and Commission met on 6/217/84 on the landscaping ordinance and section 36. Administration reviewed the ordinance and there are some questions. Bill Ward was contacted and requested to come up with a list of recommended materials for this area that will become an appendix, but as yet, it has not been received by the City. j 9. REPORTS a. Cit~Council None b. Borough Planning None c. Administration The issue of the use of land far training by the National Guard will be taken up by the Council. 10. PERSON5 PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Commissioner Osborne stepped down to be heard as a member of the public. Mr. Osborne explained that he is a resident of 2908 Cook Inlet View Drive and that for some years he has had a ditch running through his property. Mr. Osborne has asked on numerous occasions that the City place this ditch in it's proper place which is in the ROW at the edge of his property. Mr. Osborne is asking for any assistance and support the Commission can render. ~ Mr. Labahn was requested to look into the matter. PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1984 Page 11 I1. INFORMATION ITEMS No questions regarding the items 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Commission will be July 27, 1984. Janet Loper Planning Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Q. 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