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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-10 P&Z Minutes} KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 10, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 6:00 p.m. Joint Work Session with Community Center Committee Concept PLan Development Discussion AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ84-84: Amending KMC 14.20.020 (a) (5) Prohibiting Construction Across Interior Lot Lines 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 26, 1984 (***Balance of minutes to be distributed at October 10 meeting) ' 1 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Lot 3, Baron Park Subdivision - Sandwich Shop - David & Mary Swenor b. Lease Application: Lot 1, Baron Park Subdivision - Car Dealership - Dave Hutchings c. Lease Application: Tracts B-1 and B-2, CIIAP Subdivision No. 4 - Retail Mall - John W. Howard d. Resolution PZ84-85: Preliminary Plat - Davidson Subdivision/Foglia Addition e. Resolution PZ84-86: Preliminary Plat - Misty Haven Subdivision f. Resolution PZ84-87: Preliminary Plat - Meeks Subdivision/Evergreen Grove Addition No. 2 and Vacation of Utility Easement g. Resolution PZ84-88: Preliminary Plat - Replat Basin View Subdivision, Lots 2 and 3, Block 2. 8. PLANNING, _ ~. Crc~pr~al _.Lm~arU~~~ Prio~r~rz.a~'io~v PLANNING COMMISSION October 10, 1984 } Page 2 9. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION ITEMS Council Agenda of 10-3-84 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT N-6 KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 10, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Bryson, Carignan, Lewis, Osborne, & Smalley Absent: Oleson & Zubeck 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Add Capital Improvements Prioritization under item 8, Agenda approved with addition 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS ~~~ a. Resolution PZ84-84: Amending KMC 14.20.020(a)(5) Prohibiting Construction Across Interior Lot Lines Chairman Lewis opened the hearing to the public. There were no comments from the public. Chairman Lewis returned the hearing to the Commission for comments. The Commission reviewed the amendments with Howard Hackney, Building Inspector. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved, seconded by Commissioner Bryson to adopt PZ84-84. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF REVISED MINUTE5 of September 26, 1984 Minutes were approved as submitted 6. OLD BUSINESS None PLANNING COMMISSION October 10, 1984 Page 2 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Lot 3, Baron Park S/D - Sandwich Shop -David & Mary Swenor No one was present to represent the application. Jeff Labahn introduced a revised site plan that was submitted after packet time which addresses some of the items in Mr. Labahn`s memo. In reference to the concern over a 1 year lease, the applicants stated their intention to eventually purchase the land. The revised site plan addressed the parking, access, and interior traffic, however, the landscaping appeared to be left off and it was unknown if this was intentional. The Commission also noted that the construction was to be in 2 phases and questioned when the curb cuts/access points would be constructed. No answers available. Mayor Tam Wagoner came forward and questioned if this would be the highest and best use of this valuable property. Mayor Wagoner pointed out that a year ago, the City had a lot of land to dispose of, this year that is not the case and frontage property on the Spur has increased in value. Since there are several sandwich shops and fast food shops in Kenai, perhaps a larger, different type of business would be more appropriate. This is the last piece of property on the Spur Highway with water & sewer. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved to postpone this item to the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: There were no objections. b. Concept Lease Application: Lot 1, Baron Park S/D - Car Dealership Dave Hutchings Mr. Dave Hutchings came forward to present his application. Mr. Hutchings explained that his business has "been surviving on 5 acres in Soldotna for too long" and that his business has outgrown the space. Mr. Hutchings explained that he planned to leave a part of his business in Soldotna but that the major portion would be on the site plan as indicated. Since the configuration of the property does not allow for one large building, there are 5 separate buildings that will be built in phases and paving and landscaping will be put in as the phases progress. Commissioner Bryson wished to go on record as informing the Council that the Commission considered the highest and best use of this property. Mayor Wagoner, Bill Brighton, and the Commission discussed the relocation of Marathon Road and planning aspects involved. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION October 10, 1984 Page 3 Commissioner Bryson noted that this location would be beneficial in that its proximity to the airport would perhaps create a market for rentals for Mr. Hutchings. Commissioner Smalley wished to go on record as stating that this appears to be an appropriate use for the property. The Commission was concerned that this application return to the Commission upon completion of further plans. Mr. Matt Hill of Craighill Chrysler came forward to state that it is his opinion that when you group together like businesses, you create a more desirable market for the customer, accessibility becomes easier, and aesthetically, it is more desirable. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved approval of the concept lease application for Mr. Hutchings, seconded by Commissioner Carignan. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. c. Lease Application: Tracts B-1 & B-2, CIIAP S/D ~4 - Retail Mall - John W. Howard Mr. John Howard came forward and presented the site plan and concept of his mall. This mall is considered a Class A mall since it is over 200,000 square feet and this site is virtually ideal for this type of development. This mall design is highly compatible with the surrounding development; Mr. Howard plans to meet with Mr. Hutchings to coordinate the landscaping to make the Airport Way approach consistent and desirable. Two national restaurant chains and 2 major retailer chains are committed but will remain undisclosed until the construction is further along. Mr. Howard explained that this is an entirely different concept from the proposal of Howard, Garner, and Smith. Mr. Howard having left the firm due to differences in concept. This mall concept is far more compatible with Kenai and the 4 national chain businesses are the same that Mr. Howard started with and are still committed to Kenai. Mr. Howard explained that the businesses will create 300 - 375 jobs. A study of the area shows a leakage of money to Anchorage, the highest going to cars, furniture, and clothing. A mall of this size will stop that leakage and keep the money here. The only loss will be to the transportation interests who carry the shoppers back and forth from Anchorage. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to approve the lease application for Tract 1 & 2, CIIAP to Mr. John Howard, seconded by Commissioner Bryson. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION October l0, 1984 Page 4 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Smalley asked that the record show that the Commission feels this is the very highest and very best use of this property, in terms of employment and revenue also. d. Preliminary Plat PZ84-85: Davidson S/D. Foalia Add. This plat is the result of a request by Public Works as improvements are slated for E. Aliak Street. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved, seconded by Commissioner Bryson approval of PZ84-85. VOTE: There were na objections BREAK - Commission took a 7 minute break ~ e. Preliminary Plat P284-86: Misty Haven S/D This plat is in the same area. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved approval of PZ84-86, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: There were no objections f. Preliminary Plat PZ84-87: Meeks S/D, Evergreen Grove Add #2 and Vacation of Utility Easement This is a replat of lots 1 & 2 which were designed for townhouse development but now will allow a tri-plex. The easement to be vacated is for utilities and they have stated that they have no use far it, the lines coming from another direction. Jeff Labahn stated that he would like to see the easement vacated on the remainder of the lots. Mr. Clint Ha11 stated that he had received no objection from the utility companies only on the lots intended for the tri-plex and does not know the utility arrangements an the other lots. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of PZ84-87, seconded by Commissioner Carignan. PLANNING COMMISSION October 10, 1984 Page 5 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. g. Preliminary Plat PZ84-88: Basin View S/D, Replat Lots 2&3 Blk 2 This is a classic case of building a dwelling too close to the side yard setback. The petitioner is the owner of both lots so moving the lot line is no problem. The move would, however, create a lot of less than 40,000 and the resolution would be a request to the Borough for an exception to the requirement. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to approve the replat with the stipulation that lot 3 be accepted as a substandard lot, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: There were no objections. 8. PLANNING ~ a. Capital Improvements List, 1984-85 The list has come to the Commission from the Council for prioritization. Coymission recessed into a Mork session. The Commission submitted work sheets to Jeff Labahn to tabulate. The results were approved and submission of the results was requested to go on to Council. NOTE: Councilman Wise and Commissioner Carignan left the meeting. 9. REPORTS a. Cif Council Report Councilman Wise not in attendance. b. Borough Planning Report The only items on the Borough planning level were the plats seen this evening. PLANNING COMMISSION October I0, 1984 Page b c. City Administration Jeff Labahn reported that the Council has authorized proceedings for disposal for Government Lot 11. Commissioner Smalley stated that "this body recommended that this property be left for recreational purposes due to the fact that there was other land available in the City". Work has begun on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Cervantes of the Borough has been meeting with Jeff Labahn to identify areas of the Plan which are in most need. On zoning violations; Kenai Hydraulics is gone. The problem of the hockey shop nd the sign has been turned over to Howard. A report will be at the next meeting. One of the Commission meetings falls on December Zbth. While traditionally it has been cancelled, an official standing is needed to be able to plan ahead. MOTION: ~ Commissioner Smalley moved to cancel the meeting of December 26th, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously. i0. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 11. INFORMATION ITEMS No questions or comments 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS None 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Commission will be Wednesday, October 24th. Janet Loper Secretary PLANNING & ZONING CO SSION ~c,~l Call `~/~, ~~~ ~ v ~ Y ~ _ U U c~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ,~ c~ iY ~ ~c iir~ ~ ~~ ,~ ~ V v v o Chairman •Lee Lewis ~ ~ ~ _ "Phil Bryson ~ ~ ~ `~ ~ ~ Richard Carrignon ~ ~ ~ ~ / Bob Oleson Ozzie Osborne \~ 1 r. ~ ~ (~ Hal Smalley Bill Zubek TO DO ;~~ ~'~ -~o v ~ ~~ 5 - 1 c~~ ~' ~ ~ ,~~ ~~