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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-08 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 8, 1986 - 7:00 PM Kenai City Hall Lee Lewis, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Lewis, Bryson, Carignan, Osborne, Smalley, Zubeck Absent: Oleson (excused) 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Add item 6, approval of minutes Agenda approved with the addition 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Public Hearing for Pickle Hill Broadcasting, Inc. Transmitting Tower - Lots 3, 4, & 5, Beaver Creek Alaska S/D. Planning Specialist Loper explained that the construction of the transmitting tower does not require a conditional use permit as previously believed, therefore since the proposed radio operations have been advertised, the Commission is available to accept public comments . Mr. Jon Lillevik (sic), Treasurer of Pickle Hill Public Broadcasting spoke. Marion Nelson (indicating in the audience) is President and is present also to answer any questions. Mr. Lillevik explained that they are assigned 88.3 FM rebroadcasting KSKA FM from Anchorage and operate a 10 watt translator currently located on Ski Hill south of the Soldotna airport. Last year the company applied for an FCC radio license to increase the power to 4400 watts and locate the transmitter and facility on the described property. The land is currently owned by the state and we have an application with them to lease the property. As part of that process, they request that the City Commission regulating zoning, review and comment which is the purpose of appearing at this meeting. The main intent for the property and the facility is to increase the power from 10 watts to 4400. The property is in the exact center of the population growth of Kenai, Soldotna, and surrounding areas which is the target receiver. The cost will be significantly less than if we were to locate any where else. ~ Chairman Lewis asked the height of the tower, Mr. Lillevik answered that it would 180' to 200' dependent upon money available. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING~COMMISSION October 8, 1986 Page Z MOTION: Commissioner Smalley moved to issue a statement of non-objection and in addition, a statement of support, feeling that this is something the community needs, seconded by Commissioner Osborne VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 5. OLD BUSINESS None 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 24, 1986 Commissioner Smalley stated that on page two he felt that he asked about the bike trail rather than Commissioner Carignan and asked that the minutes be amended to reflect the change. The minutes were approved with the correction 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Request for Street Name Chanae - Park Street to Hiahbush Lane Planning Specialist Loper introduced the item explaining that Mr. Gary Bogue, a resident of Park Street had requested the name change, feeling that it would be a logical step as Highbush Lane and Park Street are aligned, and considering that with Swires Elementary being in the vicinity, the land between the existing Highbush Lane and Park Street will be developed and he would like the Planning Commission to consider ensuring that Highbush Lane will run all the way through to Lawton Drive and to the new golf course. Commissioner Bryson asked if the three residences presently constructed supportive of the name change, Planning Specialist Loper answered that no comments have been received either for or against. Certified letters did go out to all property owners either adjacent to or affected by the ROW. Several questions have been answered, however, no comments. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved that Park Street be renamed to Highbush Lane, seconded by Commissioner Bryson. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Osborne asked if letters would go out to agencies such as the fire department, informing them of the change, answer yes. b. Home Occupation: Lot 5, Blk 3, Three W's S/D - The Wedding Connection - Susan A. Anderson KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 8, 1986 Page 3 Mrs. Anderson came forward to detail her plan. The business would entail mostly flowers for weddings and would be by appointment only. Chairman Lewis asked when the business would open, Mrs. Anderson answered that this was her first step, that she wished to obtain the home occupation permit prior to moving forward with the necessary licenses. Assuming approval, she would like to open no later than December 1st. Commissioner Carignan asked Mrs. Anderson for details involving inventory and stock. Mrs. Anderson answered that the flowers would be on an order basis, that the flowers would only be stored a couple days prior to the wedding. All other inventory is minor and requires no large stocking. Commissioner Smalley asked if she had contacted any of her neighbors, Mrs. Anderson answered that only one had any comment, and that was of a positive nature. Administrative Assistant Gerstlauer stated that she was also a neighbor and fully supports the venture. Chairman Lewis asked if Mrs. Anderson planned on a sign and if so, would that present a problem. Mrs. Anderson stated that she would prefer not having a sign at all, but that a small one may be necessary on the house for the purpose of locating the specific house after a client has made an appointment. MOTION: Commissioner Carignan moved to grant a home occupation permit to Mrs. Anderson located at Lot 5, Blk 3, Three W's S/D, seconded by Commissioner Osborne. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 8. PLANNING None 9. REPORTS a. City Council Councilman Wise reported that there will be a workshop on the Airport Master Plan Tuesday at 7:00 PM and whether for or against the float plane basin, this would be the time to air your views. The materials should have been made available to you for review. "Of concern is the concept that someone has snuck in and extended the runway 10,000' for wide body jets which is a $6 million project would destroy the neighborhood adjacent to the airport." The rezoning request for the Parson's Homestead passed with the stipulation that a plat be filed and recorded prior to the rezoning taking effect. The Old Town Committee presented a report to the Council, a copy should be made available to you. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 8, 1986 Page 4 Commissioner Smalley asked for the requested report concerning the parks plan. At the last meeting it was discussed that certain parks would be closed pending upgrading. "We are coming into a time when many magazines which include Alaska are going to publication." Councilman Wise stated that ideally, Commissioner Smalley should attend the next Council meeting and request the information of the Council. Councilman Wise stated that, to his knowledge, the Council took no action other than to close Cunningham Park at midnight. b. Borouah Plannin Commissioner Bryson reported that public hearings were held concerning land use modification for the the Parson's Homestead and it was approved. Commissioner Bryson reported that there have been a spat for requests for utility easements be vacated in part. Apparently, one or more of the banks are requiring that wells existing in utility easements are an encroachment. One or more bank is interpreting this as being a specific use for a specific utility and if you have your well within your own easement, this or these banks are requiring you to vacate a portion of this easement. There is a case before the Commission in which a person that had a native allotment in which the land was deeded over to the Borough by the State, this person has petitioned both the. State and Borough for the land itself, the resolution before the Commission was to allow this land to go back to the State so that they could transfer it to the person, however, there is no assurance that the Borough will receive like land, in this case it may be water front property and acreage for water front property would not be equitable, therefore the Borough has requested more information. There was a public presentation concerning a public port study that is being done on the Dimond Chunitna mine on the west side of the inlet. Apparently the port proposed in that area needs to go through a bonding process and public processes. c. City Administration At the last meeting, information was requested concerning the bike trail that appears to have "disappeared". The trail lies in front of the new McDonald's and extends to the Kenai Bowl. Planning Specialist Loper reported that Howard Hackney has viewed the area and determined that the trail is covered with sand and dirt but appears to be intact. It has been determined that a letter will be written to Mr. Lowry requesting that the dirt be removed. The Commission questioned the action, asking if a letter would be sufficient, Planning Specialist Loper stated that the letter will begin the process. Commissioner Smalley had contacted the Administration requesting information concerning the Pizza Hut sign. A study was done which KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 8, 1986 Page 5 revealed that the sign being compared was the Craycroft sign which did receive a variance to a height of 28', the code at the time, being a 16' maximum. Since that time the sign code has been amended to allow at 32' maximum and the new Pizza Hut sign does fall within that limitation. Planning Specialist Loper asked for a work session prior to the next meeting concerning some of the revisions to the code that the Commission has been interested in over the past year. The Commission agreed. At this time there are no items for the next agenda and if this is the case, the Commission will be notified and the next meeting will be entirely work session. Councilman Wise asked for the status of the Capital Improvements Plan. Planning Specialist Loper stated that no information had been received. Councilman Wise stated that this is the time of year when this is considered. As soon as any information has been received, it will be passed on to the Commission. Councilman Wise asked for a progress report on the Kenai River Management Plan. No report has been received and no notification of meetings. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 11. INFORMATION ITEMS No comments or questions 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Smalley asked if any information had been received from the Department of the Interior regarding native allotment status lands as regards planning or zoning powers or CFR 25. A letter was to have been sent by Mr. Brighton last month. There has been no information received at the time of meeting, however, Administrative Assistant Gerstlauer agreed to provide that information as soon as it arrives. Commissioner Smalley asked if the status of the land in question has ever been determined. This information had been requested from the city attorney some time ago. The Borough Assessor maintains that the land in question is not native allotment. "Someone is playing games and I would like to see if we could get either the City Attorney or some indication out of his office of what is being done on it." Administrative Assistant Gerstlauer will check and report at the next meeting. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. Janet A. Loper, Planning Specialist Secretary to the Commission PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ~p ~~ Rol l ~ ~~`~ Call ~ ~~~ /, //// Chairman •Lee Lewis ~ -Phil Bryson \ '~ Richard Carrignen` \ 1 Bob Oleson `' Ozzie Osborne 1 \ 1 Hal Smalley ~ Bill Zubek - - ` 1 TO DO