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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-24 P&Z Minutess t K~II Pi,A1~iIl~iG & ZrG+m~K' CQ~ff.S-SICN ~ ***October 24, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.*** City Hall Council Chambers AGH~ILIA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. APPROVAL CP' M]MTfffi -October 10, 1990 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Comprehensive Plan - Review 6. NEW BUSINESS a. James Arness - Request to purchase Proposed Tract 8, Peterson Subdivision, Addition No. 1 7. PLANNING a. Resolution 90-24: Replat Kenai Townsite USS 2970A 8. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Kenai City Council Agenda - October 17, 1990 b. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Agenda -October 8, 1990 1 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 12. ADJOURNMENT 3 KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 24, 1990 City Hall Council Chambers Phil Bryson, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Bryson, Murphy, Scott, Bannock, Graveley, Smalley, Rehm Absent: Glick 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Commissioner Scott moved for approval. Commissioner Graveley seconded. VOTE: Motion passed by Unanimous Consent 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Mayor Williams administered the oath of office to Thomas A. Murphy as Planning & Zoning Commissioner. Mayor Williams discussed the Comprehensive Plan. He updated the Commission on the Fire Training Facility and answered questions regarding the same. His recommendation was to lease the land on an annual basis. The agreement included the City putting in water, sewer, any other utilities. (i.e. phone, gas), and paving Marathon Road. He spoke about using the pond for an escape capsule practice pond. The Mayor mentioned construction of some class rooms and administrative offices being built there also. The Mayor informed the Commission of the intent to build an educational building across from the site of the Fire Training Facility. Possibly housing the People Count Program. Zoning would have to be changed on that property. The Comprehensive Plan needs to be finished and submitted to the FAA for approval before the land in question can be used for these purposes. Commissioner Smalley asked the time frame for the completion of the Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor stated that it will be needed prior to June, 1991. Jack La Shot stated that the FAA is most concerned with the Land Use Plan. The Land Use Plan is the part of the Comprehensive Plan that needs to be done first and submitted to the FAA. RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 24, 1990 Page 2 Commissioner Scott brought up the subject of "lack of maney or both" in regards to staff working on the Comprehensive Plan. She asked if the Council has discussed funding at all. The Mayor asked Chairman Bryson's opinion of hiring a professional consultant. Chairman Bryson stated that hiring a consultant is not very cost effective. Bryson suggested that working closely around the previous unapproved plan is better. Referring to his comments from the previous meeting, Commissioner Murphy asked La Shot about his suggestion to allow City staff to take over the information now available and develop a schedule for the Commission's review. Mr. Murphy asked if that was something the staff could do without additional funding. Mr. La Shot responded that, yes, it is something that the staff is capable of doing. Commissioner Scott stated that she is concerned about the workload of the staff and that they may need part time or clerical help. Is there sufficient money to produce the plan before the end of this year. Chairman Bryson asked La Shot about the printing cost. La Shot stated there is approximately $1400 available for printing. The Mayor stated use of temporary package, funding been in progress Plan is absolute: developed. that if necessary, the Council will approve the staff. As for printing and binding of the could be found. Updating the Comp. Plan has for a long time. The completion of the Land Use Ly necessary if more Airport Land is to be Chairman Bryson asked if there were any more questions. There were none. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 10, 1990 MOTION: Commissioner Rehm moved for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner Graveley. VOTE: Motion passed by Unanimous Consent KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 24, 1990 Page 3 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Comprehensive Plan - Review Jack La Shot, City Engineer, referred to the tentative schedule for completion of the Comprehensive Plan. The first three sections to review are: Airport, Police, and Fire. The Land Use Plan is planned for a future meeting as it requires more modifications. Mr. La Shot asked if there were any questions regarding the Airport, Police, and Fire portions which were included in the packet. Commissioner Murphy asked "What, is the function of the Comp. Plan?" When asked the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan Commissioner Smalley read the following paragraph from the City of Homer's Comp. Plan: The comprehensive plan or a general plan is a compilation of policy statements, goals, standards and maps for guiding the communities physical, social and economic development both private and public. Comprehensive Plan may include but is not limited to statements of the communities goals, policies and standards. The Land Use Plan, Community Facilities Plan, Transportation Plan and recommendations for implementations of these comprehensive plans. Commissioner Smalley added that it is basically the goals and objectives, in a plan form of the development of the City in an orderly fashion. There was discussion regarding the Airport, Police, and Fire Comp. Plans. It was suggested by Commissioner Gravely that the Airport Manager, Police Chief, and Fire Chief be at the next meeting in order to answer specific questions of the Commission. Mr. La Shot stated that he will speak with the department heads and ask that they attend the next meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. James Arness - Request to purchase Proposed Tract B, Peterson Subdivision, Addition No. 1 RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION j October 24, 1990 Page 4 Chairman Bryson stated that the referenced property is City property. The adjacent property owner petitioned to purchase the property. Council has reviewed the request and they referred the application to Planning and Zoning. Commissioner Smalley stated that Council did not really have any comments regarding the purchase because it requires Planning & Zoning approval first. There were some concerns regarding Inlet viewing in that area. Chairman Bryson stated that when the owners of this property originally petitioned to have the portion in front of the tract vacated, one Commissioner commented that a dedicated easement should be part of the final plat. The discussion at that time determined this tract could be used as a tourist attraction rather than private use. Or, an easement could be dedicated through the property for access to the trail on the bluff. Commissioner Scott suggested that the request to purchase this tract be tabled until the next meeting allowing the commissioners ~ time to go and see the property. MOTION: Commissi~ the next VOTE: Passed by It was asked that meeting to answer 7. PLANNING ~ner Scott moved to table the Application until meeting. Commissioner Rehm seconded. unanimous consent. James Arness be requested to attend the next questions regarding his application. Resolution 90-24: Replat Renai Townsite USS 2970A MOTION: Commissioner Gravely moved for approval of Resolution 90-24. Commissioner Bannock seconded. Commissioner Murphy asked the purpose of the re-plat. Chairman Bryson stated that it was, more than likely, to better utilize the lot. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously KSNAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Octaber 24, 1990 Page 5 8. REPORTS a. City Council Commissioner Smalley reported teh following actions of Council at their October 17, 1990 meeting. 1. Carr Gottstein: There will be a special meeting on Thursday, October 25, 1990 to discuss the lease. He stated that if Council approves the lease, it will be sent to Carr Gottstein far their signature. 2. Work Session: A work session, dealing with water and sewer to Thompson Park and the Capital Improvement Projects list will be held after the Special Council meeting on October 25, 1990. 3. Multi-Purpose Truck: Resolution 90-63 was deleted from Council agenda, because Resolution No. 90-59, transferring funds to purchase a multi-purpose truck failed. 4. Proposed Ice Rink: A proposed ice rink was discussed. Commissioner Scott mentioned the Alaska Amateur Sports Authority having a $100,000 grant fund to match communities for these kinds of projects. Commissioner Smalley said that he will bring that up at the next Council meeting. b. Borough Planning Chairman Bryson reported the following actions from the Borought Planning meeting of October 8, 1990. The proposed vacation of a right-of-way easement in Soldotna, in the area of the hospital, was defeated. 2. The Seldovia sludge disposal site was discussed. c. City Administration None 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED None 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. City Council Agenda - October 17, 1990 b. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Agenda October 8, 1990 KSNAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 24, 1990 Page 6 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS None 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, f 1 V I ~`-~ Kathy fall for Loretta Harvey Transcribing Secretary