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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-23 P&Z Minutesl KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 23, 19$5 - 7:00 p:m. Kenai City Nall Lee Lewis, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ85-73: Amend KMC 14.25.010 - Landscaping Regulations 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of flctber ~, i9$5 ~ 6. OLD BUSINES5 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Lease Review: Extension of Time - Lot 5, Blk 1, Gusty S/D - Car Wash Addition -Pat Doyle b. Resolution PZ85-74: Baron Park #3 c. Resolution PZ85-75: Baron Park #4 d. Resolution PZBS-76: Kenai Spur Airport Leased Property #2 B. PLANNING 9. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration -~ ~ PLANNING COMMISSION.- Agenda October Z3, 1985 Page 2 lO. PER50NS PRESENT NOT SCHEDUlEO TO BE HEARO 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Council Agenda b. Baraugh Planning Agenda l2. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTION5 13. ADJOURNMENT } KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 23, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Lewis, Bryson, Carignan, Oleson, Osborne, Smalley, Zubeck Z. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Add: 7-e; Vacation of 10' Utility Easement and 7-f; Vacation of Small Portion of Baron Park S10 Delete 7-a as Mr. Doyle has not appeared Agenda approved with the additions and deletion 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO 8E HEARD None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ85-73: Amend KMC 14.25.010 - Landscaping Regulations Chairman Lewis opened the issue far public comment. Mr. Woody Cole, Chairman of the Landscaping Review Board came forward to urge the Commission to pass the proposed changes as submitted. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved adoption of PZ85-73, seconded by Commissioner Smalley The Commission questioned the addition of the industrial zones, Mr. Cale explained that the landscaping issue in industrial zones has been addressed by other states who have gone so far as to create perhaps the best looking properties in the industrial zones while the issue has not been addressed in this area. The intent is to ensure a buffer between zones and make the industrial zone mare compatible with surrounding uses. The Board is flexible in dealing with individual applicants and there is a 5ro maximum. Joan Buzzell came forward approving what the the Board is asking for, and went on to state some concerns aver clearing of easements by utility companies in residential zones. Councilman Wise stated that ~ PLANNING COMMISSION October 23, 1985 Page 2 VOTE: it is within the Planning Commission's purview to make recommendations on dedicated ROW's. What happened along Aliak is a case of destroying personal property. the City allowed the contractor to clearcut easements. Commissioner Zubeck stated that the City allowed only a certain size ROW, the utility companies were under no restraint when they placed their lines. At one time utiliducts were discussed but apparently are not being followed. Chairman Lewis stated that while her complaint is valid, it cannot be added to the document under consideration. Motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of Octber 9, 1985 Minutes were approved as submitted 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS b. Resolution PZBS-74: Baron Park ~3 This is city-owned land under lease to Don Aase. This plat subdivides the property for financial purposes. The current building and site plans are for lots 5,6, & 7. The Commission asked why the two street names were the same, answer they should not be, the northern ROW being Baron Park Way, the southern ROW running beside the Craycroft property being the original Marathon Rd. Delete reference to "Oil". MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved approval of PZ85-74, seconded by Commissioner Carignan VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. c. Resolution PZ85-75: Baron Park ~4 This is also city-awned land, however, is not currently under lease, rather is being platted for future development. The same comments concerning the ROW's pertains to this subdivision. MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved approval of PZBS-75, seconded by Commissioner Oleson PLANNING COMMISSION October 23, 1985 Page 3 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. d. Resolution PZ85-7b: Kenai Spur Airport Leased Property #2 This is property that has been leased by the Dairy Queen and is in the process of being purchased. This plat subdivides the property into 2 lots. Staff recommends approval. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved approval of PZ85-7b, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. e. Vacation of 10' Utility Easement -Lot 3, Nissen S/D, Malston- Braun Add. - Malston/Braun No one present to represent the vacation request. Planning Specialist Loper explained that the request is to allow the construction of an addition to the existing mail. No utilities exist in the easement, Staff recommends a statement of ,non-objection. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson moved to issue the requested vacation of the 10' Commissioner Smalley VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. a statement of non-objection for utility easement, seconded by f. Vacation of Small Portion Lat lA, Baron Park S1D Since the map for the vacation was not available, Mr. Roy Whitford of Dowling Rice came forward and explained that when the new Baron Park S/D was platted, there was too much of the corner given to the State for Spur Hwy ROW. This plat is to clean that up. (the Commission was not given a copy of the plat} Commissioner Bryson asked if this was coming up before the Borough, answer yes. Will the Borough require a plat, answer this plat will be brought. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to issue a statement of non-objection to the Borough for the vacation of a small portion of Baron Pk, with correction of the street names as indicated in the previous Z plats, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. PLANNING COMMISSION October 23, 1985 Page 4 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 8. PLANNING Commissioner Carignan made a formal request: "the last time we rejected a townhouse (zero lot line design) we were aver-ruled by the Council because of the way the ordinance was written. The Commission had agreed an a minimum lot width of 45' and may further want to take a look at a minimum lot area. Directive to Janet to draft a proposal for review at the next Commission meeting. This was a consensus of the Commission. Commissioner Smalley stated that he has received several phone calls from citizens asking the Commission to please maintain consideration far retaining "Lawton Acres" in a conservation designation. In as much as the new plan designates this area as commercial, I would like to move ahead with plans to retain that strip. Chairman Lewis stated that it would be covered under the work session with the Council on October 29th. Councilman Wise discussed his disappointment with CCC Architects in that the economic prognosis was negative rather than positive. The plan should be giving us an indicator as to what we should be doing to enhance our economic viability. Commissioner Carignan asked Planning Specialist Loper to ascertain, from CCC Architects, based on his time line, where he is at this point and how much more data he has to collect before he makes recommendations an our economic status. 9. REPORTS a. City Council There is a work session far Capital Improvements Projects, October 29th, the Planning Commission is invited to attend, Councilman Wise went over the lists of improvments. b. Borough Planning Commission Bryson indicated that the items before the Borough Planning Commission were plats seen by this body. c. City Administration Land Specialist Gerstlauer reported that a meeting was held with Fish & Wildlife Services this week. The City is nearing the point where the appraisal work has been completed and the City is moving ahead with a ~ land trade. It will still be about a year, Council will have to to ~ PLANNING COMMISSION October 23, 1985 Page 5 approve the appraisal and after that it will then go on to the US Congress.. Commissioner Bryson noted that with Willow being extended, mare City owned land is being opened up for possible development which is in wetlands. Is the City considering applying for Corps permits prior to development. Land Specialist Gerstlauer felt that the City would consider it when the City is approached by an interested party, however, those lands have not been released by FAA as yet. Planning Specialist Loper reported on the outcome of the complaints regarding the Foster gravel pit. Kusco has been laying some lines which make it appear that the pit may have been dug. Commissioner Smalley stated that his reports were that the digger was sitting in Easter's pit. According to the engineer, the pit has not-been excavated, however, if the pit is being dug in that area action will be taken. Commissioner Smalley Hated that there is a building sitting in the middle of the road before realignment. Poster's signed the papers in conjunction with the 5. Ames Rd. realignment and are aware of the limitations of the pit and the ROW. j The Landscaping Review Board has reviewed 2 site plans, specifically the plan for Mr. D's, Don Aase's project. Tao many trees were removed and Mr. Aase was asked to meet with the Board. As a result of the meeting, Mr. Aase will be drafting a new landscaping plan to be submitted at the next meeting of the Board. lO. PERSONS PRE5ENT NOT 5CHEDULED TO BE NEARD None 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Council Agenda b. Borough Planning Agenda No comment on dither item 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS None 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM, The next meeting of the Commission will be Wednesday, November 13th. Janet Loper Planning Specialist PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Roll Call Chairman 'Lee Lewis ~ ~ _ `~ y l -Phil Bryson Richard ~ `~- Carrignen ~ ~ y Bob Oleson Ozzie Osborne Hal Smalley fi Bill Zubek _ ~ ~\ TO DO