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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-24 P&Z Minutes~~ KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION July 24, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2, APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ85-61: Conditional Use Permit for Construction of Two Townhouse Units on Lot 12, Blk 1, Central Hts SID lst Add. - Dowling-Rice Assoc. (accompanies item 7-e) ~~ b. Resolution PZ85-62: Variance from Sign Code - Gov't Lot 20, Sec 6, % TSN, R11W, S.M. - Alaska Wood ~ Ivory c. Resolution PZ85-38: Rezone Lot 6, 81k 15, Original Townsite - RU to CC - Jahrig (returning item) 5. APPROVAL OE MINUTES of duly 10, 1985 b. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion: Marathon Raad Area Planning Study b. Discussion: Kenai Original Townsite Redevelopment Planning S tudy (be sure to bring your copy) 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Lease Application: Lot lA, Baron Park S/D - Multiple Retail Use - Donald M. Aase b. Preliminary Plat PZ85-b3: Boundary Survey - Gov't Lots 1&2, S3, TSN, R11W, S.M. c. Preliminary plat PZ85-40A: Baron Park S/D - Revised j PLANNTNG COMMISSION AGENDA July 24, 1985 Page 2 d. Preliminary Plat PZ85-64: Gemini Park - Church Add. e. Preliminary Plat PZ85-66: Central Heights 5/p, 1st Add ~2 (accampan~es item 4-a) f. Resolution PZ85-b5: Adopting the Kenai City Atlas as the Official Street Naming Guide g. Discussion: Transfer of Conditional Use Permit for Gravel Extraction for River Bend Sand & Gravel to Pat & Mary poyle 8. PLANNING a. Alaska Planning Association Conference in Hamer - Commissioners Invited 9. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning ~ c. City Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARp 11. TNFORMATION ITEMS Council Agenda Land Manager, Letter of Resignation Comprehensive Plan Questionaire - Service Agencies 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION July 24, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Lewis, Bryson, Carignan, Oieson, Osborne Absent: Smalley, Zubeck 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Lewis asked to add a lease application under item 7-h Agenda approved with the addition 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ~ None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ85-61: Conditional Use Permit for Construction of Two Townhouse Units on Lot 12, Blk 1, Central Hts S!D 1st Add. - Dowling-Rice Assoc. (accompanies item 7-e) Chairman Lewis opened the meeting to the public for comment. There being none, Chairman Lewis brought discussion back to the Commission. This permit request is for an already established dwelling currently being utilized as a duplex, however, it was built to townhouse (zero) specifications. This request is for the permit and for the accompanying plat item 7-e. Commissioner Carignan asked for the size of the lots formerly granted the permit under the zero lot line concept, Jeff Labahn answered that this permit request is almost the same size as Iot 14 of the same subdivision which was granted a permit a year ago. Commissioner Carignan noted that one of the items the Commission was going to address was the 45' minimum width on lots, although it was never formalized. "My concern is that this could be used as a back door to eventually get condos in an area that would be below the minimum that we are looking for." it was Hated that the minimum lot footage on these lots is just under 33'. Commissioner Carignan stated that, I am reitterating the concern that this body had regarding the width of the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 1985 Page 2 lots, a 45' minimum was one of the things we had agreed upon to strive for." MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved for the adoption of PZ-61, seconded by Commissioner Oleson. voTE: Motion fails no: Lewis, Carignan, Oieson, Osborne yes: Bryson 7- e. Preliminary Plat PZ85-66: Central Heights S1D, 1st Add ~~2 (accompanies item 4-a) MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved for adoption of PZ85-66, seconded by Bryson VOTE: ~ Motion fails no: Lewis, Carignan, Oleson, Osborne yes: Bryson b. Resolution PZ85-62: Variance from Sign Code - Gov't Lot 2O, Sec 6, TSN, R11W, S.M. - Alaska Wood & Ivory Chairman Lewis opened the issue to the public. Bob Cutler, petitioner, came forward and reitterated the information on the application and presented a letter addressed to him from the Alaska Department of Transportation which, in effect, states that the sign placed within the States 100' ROW will have to be removed and should it be placed back within the ROW the State would remove it. Jeff Labahn brought attention to the code which clearly spells out that no sign shall be placed in a ROW be it State or City. The Gity cannot issue a variance for placing the sign within the State ROW, however it could allow the sign to be placed outside that 100' corridor. Mayor Wagoner came forward and stated that Mr. Cutler had written him a letter explaining the situation with the sign. Mayor Wagoner viewed the site and agreed that there is a problem. Vehicles, trucks, and cars whether moving or parked, obscure vision from the highway. _ The Commission asked Mr. Cutler if he would be happy with his sign at ~ the 100', answer, if allowed to use 2 poles, the sign would be just inside the 100', if one pale was approved, then it would be ,just PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 1985 Page 3 outside the 100'. Ideally, Mr. Cutler would like the 2 poles. The Commission discussed why the property was not petitioned for by the City at the time of the highway realignment. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of PZ85-62, finding that special conditions do exist and that this sign be placed outside the 100' setback from the centerline of the existing ROW as requested by the State, seconded by Commissioner Carignan. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. c. Resolution PZ85-38: Rezone Lot 6, 81k I5, Original Townsite - RU __ to CC - Jahriq {returning item) Chairman Lewis opened the hearing to the public. Kathy Tomrdle (sic} came forward stating that she and her husband had just purchased the property and were under the impression that it already was zoned for commercial use. The Tomrdles are in the process of remodeling the old house for use as office space. Councilman Wise asked what other properties were owned by the Tomrdles' since there is no adequate parking for an office at this location, answer across the street which will provide ample parking. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved approval of PZ85-38, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. Commissioner Bryson asked how the Old Town study would be affected by this rezoning, answer from Jeff Labahn, this would fit in with the plan and with the land use categories planned. Commissioner Bryson voiced concern over rezoning property which was not now in the hands of the petitioner, Jeff Labahn felt there would be no conflict. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 10, 1985 Minutes approved as submitted 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion: Marathon Road Area Planninc~Study Jeff Labahn had requested input from the airport manager and parks & recreation director as to future plans in the Marathon Road area. PLANNING COMMISSION MINOTES July 24, 1985 Page 4 Kayo McGillivray, Parks & Recreation Director, informed Jeff that the Commission had not met and will not be meeting until after the deadline, however, Kayo felt that there were no long range plans for parks or recreational areas unless the Council decides in favor of the RV park discussed last summer. Randy Ernst made a presentation depicting the changes at the airport in the last year and some of the long range plans for extending the runways and float plane basin. The Commission felt that there could be no recommendation at this time and that there will be further meetings with the consultant for the Comprehensive Plan. NOTE: Item 7-a and 7-g moved here to accommodate persons present. a. Lease Application: Lot lA, Baron Park 5/D - Multiple Retail Use - Donald M. Aase Mr. Aase came forward to clarify the application and to present a better site plan than was in the packet. Mr. Aase stated that should everything be approved, he would like to start the ground work in about 3 weeks. At the present time he is turning 30 to 40 rooms away per night. The bar and restaurant will be done at the same time depending upon financing and the liquor liability laws. The cinema is intended far next spring, if the underground work gets done this fall, a May opening is anticipated. The recreation end of it should be ready at about the same time, again depending upon financingldeveloper the center to have indoor golf range, an exercise facility, etc. Commissioner Bryson asked if the Landscaping Review Board would be reviewing this application, Jeff Labahn answered that the Commission can go ahead and approve this tonight, it will still go ahead to Council and will be reviewed by the Board at some point along the way. Jeff Labahn stated that a more detailed time frame would be important to include in the lease. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to approve the lease application for Mr. Aase, the understanding is that phase I completion is 9/86, phase II is proposed for completion 1988, seconded by Commissioner Carignan. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Carignan voiced concern over the two years for phase II reflecting on the maximum utility of that property as presented in the site plan, i.e. the property will be unused for a long period, Mr. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 19B5 Page 5 Aase answered that he wants to be assured that when he is ready the land will be available. q. Discussion: Transfer of Conditional Use Permit for Gravel Extraction for River Bend Sand & Gravel to Pat & Mary Doyle This does not require a public hearing but does need review by the Commission. The Doyles will be bound by the development/extraction plan between the City and River Bend former owners. The Doyles are not requesting that the plan be altered. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of the transfer, seconded by Commissioner Oleson VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. b. Discussion: Kenai Original Townsite Redevelopment Plannino Stud Commissioner Carignan discussed traffic patterns suggesting the consultant or the City contact the bus company concerning their routes and Tam Overman of the School District office. Commissioner Carignan stated a preference to option 3, to minimize residential development, keeping in mind the other subdivisions that are going in around Kenai. Jeff Labahn noted that there is not a large section that is "permanent", rather the area has a high number of apartments and a transient population. There will probably be a review committee set up to deal with items such as zoning and cost. Roger Meeks came forward and stated that utilities and roadways are already in, as well as lots that are already built on, the only vacant lots being further to the east, such a project as this would be very costly. 7. NEW BUSINESS b. Preliminary Plat PZ85-63: Boundary Survey - Gov't tots 1&2, S3, TSN, R11W, S.M. This is the property that will be used for the golf course. At this point it is a boundary survey only. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved adoption of PZ85-63, seconded by Commissioner Bryson ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 1985 Page 6 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. c. Preliminary Plat PZ85-40A: Baron Park S/D - Revised This plat adds two lots, accommodates the lease for Craycroft dealership. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of PZ85-40A with inclusion of staff comments and correction of negative findings {item 9 on resolution), seconded by Commissioner Carignan. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. d. Preliminary Plat PZ85-64: Gemini Park - Church Add. This plat takes 4 townhouse development lots and creates 3 standard lots and eliminates a IO' utility easement that would have been used ~ for the townhouse unit. Commissioner 8rysan noted that when the Borough reviewed the subdivision, it was found that the area indicated as ROW was not dedicated as part of the original plat and will request a redrawing of the boundary limits of the subdivision to include the dedication along Kaknu Way and possibly Dolly Varden. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved adoption of PZ85-64 with incorporation of staff comments {item 9 on the resolution} and correction of negative findings, seconded by Commissioner Bryson VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. f. Resolution PZ85-65: Adopting the Kenai City Atlas as the Official Street Naming Guide The City has never had a comprehensive street name guide, the public works has a map, however, only streets that are maintained by the City are on the map, there is no provision for the new subdivisions and streets that are on paper. This will be important not only to the City but to the Borough since they will be updating the base maps for all cities on a comprehensive basis. There have been some corrections and they are attached. Note: Bambara is corrected on the map but not in the index. PLANNING COMMI55ION MINUTES July 24, 1985 Page T MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to adopt PZ85-b5, seconded by Commissioner Osborne VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. g. lease Application: Lot 7 & 8 Concession Area - Warehousing - Wagoner These lots lie between Doyle's van parking and the Vet Center. There is a large green building on the lots and is mainly used for storage. The former lessee, Raven Transit, has not responded to inquiries regarding renewal of the lease. The petitioner wishes to use the building for the same purpose, therefore no improvements are expected. Jeff Labahn explained that the options are to approve the lease pending a second notification of Raven Transit or postponement. Commissioner Bryson agreed, stating that every effort should be ,made to contact Raven Transit. Councilman Wise stated that most of the older leases title the building in the lessee and is required to ~ remove that building; i.s the City going to waive that in this case; then if the City leases the building with the property, is the City liable to bring the building up to code. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to postpone the application until the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 8. PLANNING a. Alaska Planning Association Conference in Homer - Commissioners Invited Commissioners need to have their request far registration to Janet before August 1st. Your room and perdiem will be paid. 9. REPORTS a. City Council No comments or questions 1 1 PLANNTNG COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 1985 Page 8 b. Borough Planning Commissioner Bryson reported that only one plat was heard by the Borough and by the Commission this evening. c._ City Administration There will be some public hearings scheduled for the comprehensive plan soon. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 11. INFORMATION ITEMS Council Agenda Land Manager, Letter of Resignation Comprehensive Plan Questionaire - Service Agencies ~ 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS None 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 PM Janet Loper Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Roll ~ .~.' - -- ~/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Q~ ~n~ e Cal l ~~ ~ ' ~ ~~ ~f" 1~'' /i~~ $/ ~~ `~J Y IW ~~ ~ `A~' Chairman •Lee Lewis -Phil Bryson Richard Carrignen ~ ~ ~ ~ Bob Oleson 'v Iv Ozzie Osborne n ~ `-' ~ Hal Smalley Bill Zubek - TO DO