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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-11-28 P&Z Minutes~ KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION November ZB „ 1964 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman .print Nork Session with Cni ty Center Cawn-i ttere at 6: L~ p. ~r. AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. PUBLTC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ84-96: Amending Kenai Zoning Code to Establish Residential One and Two (R 1&2) Zone i 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 10, 1984 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Lot 3, Baron Park S/D - Sandwich Shop & Retail Mall - David & Mary Swenor (material to be submitted at meeting) b. Discussion: Landscaping Ordinance 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. PLANNING 9. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration 1. Discussion: PZ84-95: Adapting Guidelines for Lease Application Review 2. Discussion: Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources - Foster - S. Ames Rd. PLANNING COMMISSION Page 2 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION ITEMS Council Agenda 1985 Yearly Meeting Schedule 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION November 28, 1984 Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL All Commissioners Present 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved with no changes or additions 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ84-96: Amending Kenai Zoning Code to Establish R1&2 Zone Mr. Rick Baldwin came forward and stated that the basic intent is to establish a new zoning district, not to rezone a particular place. This is for people wanting a zone that is less dense, who can build without fear of a 6-plea being built next door the next year. This type of zoning is common in other communities and Kenai has reached a point of progress where its time to get an ordinance on the books. Chairman Lewis opened the hearing to the public. Vesta Leigh "likes the new proposal". Anyone who has lived here for any time has had to notice how much Kenai is growing. Whether or not they want it, residents should at least have the option of chosing the density of their neighborhood. John Williams came forward and stated, "I'm sorry to see there are not at least 100 people here. As a developer and resident, I am in favor of the proposed zoning change, however wish to caution the Commission against moving into a change without more planning behind it." As the Commission looks at the lower density, it must also look at a zone which would allow higher density. Before establishing a new zone, the question on zero lot line development and PURD's need to be taken care of. Rick Baldwin commented that while it is true there are several areas in the city that need to be worked on as well as the zoning code itself which needs to be rewritten but, the idea is to protect those neighborhoods that are now quiet but have a potential for high density PLANNING COMMISSION November 28, 1984 Page 2 development come spring. "What it would do is to allow people to immediately take steps to ensure that there are some residential areas left intact in this City. If the problem is studied over the winter than what you might have done is given the developers a window to get into the ground in the spring, they will have done it, and you can't keep them out. There is some degree of urgency, esp. since there are some people who are serious about continuing to keep residential neighborhoods. This ordinance would give us a chance to control our own destiny." Councilman Wise agreed, there are areas that have a potential for water & sewer which would attract developers who would want small Lots for maximum useage. Mr. Baldwin researched the owners of the large tracts in the neighborhood and found many absentee owners. Kelly Wolf of K&J Construction came forward and asked questions regarding the proposed lot sizes. Mr. Wolf was provided with a copy of the propased ordinance. Chairman Lewis brought discussion back to the Commission. Councilman Wise noted that "the battle is just beginning". You are going to have the property owner who is going to want to get the most for his money versus the protection of the individual neighborhood. Commissioner Carignan, point of information, why 12,500 sq ft minimum when RS requires 7200 sq ft. Mr. Baldwin explained that it would provide for less density. The lots that are existing now in RS are awfully small. If you look at the Comprehensive Plan it outlines several different options, up to the 2.5 acre estates. As it stands now, once you get water & sewer you are almost guaranteed from then on every developer will have the smallest possible size of lots. Commissioner Carignan stated that currently you have an area that is currently zone RS or RR, could they request a rezoning to the Rl&2 but not be able to if the lots were not 12,500 sq ft. minimum. Jeff Labahn answered yes, property that is now zoned RS or RR could be eligible for this zone but not if they do not meet the 12,500 sq ft requirement. If you have a situation where the property is in 2.5 or 1 acre tracts, then it would apply. Commissioner Carignan asked what about those folks that are below the 12,500 who wish to maintain the single family or not to exceed duplex residential character of their neighborhood, they would not be eligible. Answer, yes. Councilman Wise stated that if they are platted they are grandfathered. Commissioner Bryson stated that size-wise they would be a non- conforming lot size but they would still come under future development guidelines. Commissioner Bryson .noted that "its no different than East Addition which are non-conforming lots to the present zoning, but still they are built upon and all they have to do is justify the parking and the building setbacks, to me it would be exactly the same situation. The intent appears to be voluntary rezoning in such areas that it is desired, it seems that larger lot size would discourage PLANNING COMMISSION November 28, 1984 Page 3 unimproved property to participate in any rezoning. It would be more likely that this sort of zone would be applied to an area where there are existing homes. It would also appear that if they were to encourage people to such a zone it would be in an area that would be more compatible with the existing RS zone. Councilman Wise used Woodland as an example where certain lots were covenanted as multi family, in effect, this would overcome that covenant. Commissioner Carignan stated that he was philosophically aligned with the concept but there all kinds of permetations and would like to have a work session to look at all the ramifications, and not put if off all winter, do it as soon as possible. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to hold a work session as soon as possible, seconded by Commissioner Bryson. VOTE: The Commission discussed a date and time available to all, coming up with December 12th at 6:00 before the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to continue this public hearing at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission, seconded by Commissioner Carignan. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 14, 1984 Minutes were approved as submitted 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Lot 3, Baron Park S1D - Swenor Jeff Labahn explained that before the lease application went before the last Council meeting, the application held it back and it now comes before the Planning Commission with specific requests and modifications. Chuck Swenor came forward and stated that on the original lease application a few blanks needed filling in and the letter should take care of it. The restaurant was shown as being framed, but nothing was said about the mall, it too will be framed with brick on the building. Mr. Swenor wished to add a name to the lease. PLANNING COMMISSION November 28, 1984 Page 4 MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to recommend that the Commission amends the application to include 1) general description of building construction, 2) modify term of lease from 30 to 55 years, 3) add Dan Roberts as an additional party to the lease application, seconded by Commissioner Smalley. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. b. Discussion: Landscaping Ordinance The Commission discussed the ordinance at length, offering some modifications to be drafted before the next meeting. 7. NEW BUSINESS None 8. PLANNING None 9. REPORTS a. City Council Councilman Wise reported on Council activities. b. Borough Planning Commissioner Bryson outlined 3 main public hearings of interest to the Commission. As there is a property owner along the river within the City limits, the topic of recreational lots will be followed with interest. c. City Administration I Discussion: PZ84-95: Adopting Guidelines for Lease Review Jeff Labahn acknowledged the Commissions adoption of the resolution and from administration's standpoint, since it has been adopted, from now, any new lease application coming in will be examined in light of those factors but limited to those as they were written as a minimum. PLANNING COMMISSION November 28, 1984 Page 5 2 Discussion: Conditional Use Permit - Foster The Fosters are in the process of putting together the information the Commission asked for in the last meeting, additionally, they will be meeting with the neighbors. Commissioner Smalley stated that within the last month, just prior to the snowfall, there has been a complete scraping of the ground all the way to the highway on that property. Going towards Ames Rd, it has been stripped, you can see into the pit from the road and is about 200' song. Concerning the construction of the bowling alley, because of concerns by the Council and Commission, the lessee has been ordered to stop construction as the lease is being violated in that he is not building the building according to plans approved by both Council and Commission. He will be looking at improving the building and/or the site to an acceptable state. He will be meeting with the Council. Commissioner Smalley asked to go on record "as the bowling alley is now, i.e. made out of metal, is in the best interest of the City of Kenai, I have a slight feeling that it will probably be approved anyway and the construction will be allowed, but I don`t think, I, on this body want to see esp. in that area." 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None I1. INFORMATION ITEMS No questions or comments 12. COMMISSION .COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Councilman Wise suggested the Commissioners keep in mind that terms will be expiring in January and those whose terms are up, need to make some decisions as Council would like to be able to keep the seats filled rather than a "lame duck session". For those wishing to continue for another term, names need to be submitted to the City Clerk who will then pass them on to the Mayor and Council. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION November 28, 1984 Page 6 13, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. The next and last meeting of the year will be December 12th. Janet Loper Secretary PLANNING & ZONING,COMMISS 1~~~ 1 Call Chairman I •Lee Lewis ~ 1 _ "Phil .Bryson \ ~\ Richard Carrignon `j Bob Oleson \i Ozzie Osborne ~ y Hal Smalley Bill Zubek _ `~ TO DO ~, ~ ~~~ ~- ,~/a ~. °~ t CITY of KENAI P.O. Box 580 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 PHONE (907) 283.7539 MEMORANDUM TD: Community Center Committee FRf]M Planning & Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Request for Work Session Attached is a copy of a memo from Jeff Labahn to the Planning Commission. Subsequent to this memo, the Planning Commission met on November 14th and the decision was made to meet in a work session with the Communnity Center Commission. One of the main items discussed was the setting aside of a special zone far the area committed to the Center. The next regular meeting of 28th. The work session is which would be 6:At! p.m. the Planning Commission is Mednesday, November requested for that day, prior to the meeting, Janet Loper Secretary