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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
September 9,1998 - 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Approval of Minutes: August 26, 1998
d. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the General Orders.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ98-46-Grace Brethren Replat #2
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ98-40--A resolution amending KMC 14.20.150 -Conditional Use Permits
b. PZ98-41--An application for an Encroachment Permit for Front Yard Setbacks for the
property described as Lot 7, Block 1, Evergreen Subdivision, 401 Evergreen, Kenai,
Alaska. Application submitted by Jerry S. Stock, 1614 Fourth Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
c. PZ98-42--An application for a Variance Permit for Side Yard Setbacks for the property
described as Lot 8, Block 6, Thompson Park Subdivision, 4005 Forget-me-not Road,
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Robert Glonek, P.O. Box 1976, Kenai, Alaska.
d. PZ98-43--An application for a Conditional Use Permit for Cabin Rentals for the property
described as Lot 28, Block 1, Angler Acres Part 2, 1525 Angler Drive, Kenai.
Application submitted by Gary L. Rolf, 46-082 Puulena Street #1222, Kaneohe, HI
96744.
e. PZ98-44--An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a drywall business for the
property described as Lot 8, Block 6, Thompson Park Subdivision, 4005 Forget-me-not
Road, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Robert Glonek, P.O. Box 1976, Kenai,
Alaska.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Lot 2, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision, First Addition -Discussion & Recommendation to
City Council
b. KMC 14.20.145 -Recreation Zone-Discussion
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6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
a. 695 Sycamore Circle -Update
S. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. KPB Resolution 98-30
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
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12. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
September 9, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Chairman: Carl Glick
*** MINUTES ***
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chairman Bryson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
a. Roll Call
Members Present: Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord,
Karen Mahurin, Art Graveley
Members Absent: Carl Glick
Others Present: Councilman Hal Smalley, Administrative Assistant Marilyn
Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
b. Agenda Approval
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA ADDING THE ITEMS
PRESENTED PRIOR TO THE MEETING AND ASKED FOR
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY NIAHURIN.
AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ADDITIONS.
c. Approval of Minutes: August 26, 1998
MAHURIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 26,
1998 AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED
BY GRAVELEY.
MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 1998 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
d. Consent Agenda
* All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine
and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its
normal sequences on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None
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3.
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ98-46 -- Grace Brethren Replat #2
Kebschull reported the applicant is asking to remove existing property
lines to create one large parcel. Utility easements will also be vacated
with permission from each affected utility company.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-46. MOTION SECONDED BY
MAHURIN.
No public comment. No Commission discussion.
VOTE
WERNER-QUADE Yes
NORD Yes
GRAVELEY Yes
GLICK Absent
Motion passed.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Yes
BRYSON Yes
a. PZ98-40 -- A resolution amending KMC 14.20.150 -Conditional use
Permits
Mahurin requested point of order and asked if the Commission had
voted for this item to go to a public hearing. Vice-Chair Bryson informed
Mahurin the item was voted on at a meeting she did not attend.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-40. MOTION SECONDED BY
WERNER-QUADE.
Bryson indicated testimony given during the public hearing will be
limited to three minutes unless an individual had a written document
that would be read. If that be the case then the individual is asked to
state that before beginning comment.
Donna Riddle, 1535 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska asked what the
proposed amendments were.
Bryson requested a short recess while Kebschull made copies of the
proposed changes. Recess began at 7:10 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 7:20 p.m. Two items were handed out to the
audience; one of the items was the sheet which was included in the
packet labeled 14.20.150 and at the bottom it says Title 14.1. This
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represents the existing conditional use code. Bryson pointed out the
highlighted areas on the sheet were those items Administration had
been working on. The second sheet did not have a page number but had
the same chapter designation. This sheet was the proposed code.
Bryson requested staff provide a summary of the proposed amendment.
Kebschull explained, over the past year when conditional use permit
applications were reviewed, item 1.I was questioned. Kebschull
continued, those individuals who have spoken against an application
made the comment, "how can we allow a conditional use when the use is
generally in those zones are residential zones and are listed as "P's" in
the land use table." As a result, staff felt if the code is viewed literally,
then technically the City could not allow anything other than principal
use within the zone. However, staff also felt (and the City Attorney
advises) the Land Use Table was written after Title 14 and that, in a
court of law, would take precedence. The proposed code is taken from
Seward and who have a very specific process a person goes through to
apply. This also requires a public hearing and the review criteria the
commission is supposed to follow.
Mahurin asked if the public notification for adjacent and neighboring
property was modified in any manner. Kebschull replied, the public
notification procedure is the same as it always has been, which is 300
feet from any property line as well as being published twice in the paper
seven days before a meeting.
Verbatim Begins
Peggy Gill-Thompson, 4010 Lupine Drive, Kenai, Alaska and I~1 be
affected ah...by the proposal that you're trying to make in Thompson
Park but this conditional use permit is getting out of hand and I
recommend it just cease and desist when it pertains to residential;
changing variances so that ah...there could be businesses or whatever.
It's already come up with some other people, I think it is Cinderella ah....
Subdivision who had to spend time, effort to protect their property and it
being residential and um...other people, one person's not here, who feels
the same way, hell be coming later and he lives in Thompson also, but
where does it stop? That's....that's the issue, where does... it... sh... ah..
one person gets a conditional permit then another one, then another
one, then another one, and I'll speak later on.... further, but right now
I'm against conditional permits, I'd like to see em' stopped especially if it
pertains to a residential es... ah... district or subdivision.
Bryson: Ah... did you sign the ah...the list ah...on the.... on the
podium?
Gill-Thompson: Ah...no, no... (signed the roster).
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Bryson: Any... any questions for Ms. Thompson? Okay, ah... other
~~ persons who would like to speak?
Debbie Sonberg, 410 Cinderella, Kenai, Alaska - My name is Debbie
Sonberg and I'm at 410 Cinderella Street. Many from the community
and my neighborhood in particular have....have been before numerous
times this year and in the past. Our primary concern has been
preserving the character of our neighborhoods and having a voice in the
development of our respective neighborhoods. Many cities formally
recognize the unique character of neighborhoods and actively work with
those neighborhoods to promote development and preservation within
those unique characteristics. Our city has formally recognized the
uniqueness of neighborhoods in the Comprehensive Plan on page 17 in a
section entitled, "A City of Neighborhoods". That section reads, "Kenai is
characterized by disperse pockets of development separated by drainage
ravines, bogs and the Kenai River flood plain." These separate
developable areas have tended to create a City of identifiable
neighborhoods, each with a somewhat different character. When asked,
Kenai residents say they live in such neighborhoods as Woodland,
Beaver Loop, or Valhalla, not just Kenai. I live in the MAPS
neighborhood and I believe we were given that name by others, not by
ourselves, but that's where I live. I think we have continually
demonstrated to the Planning and Zoning and to the Council and to the
community in general that this neighborhood identity is very important
to us. Rather than try to patch a bad land use table with zoning wording
changes that give the Commission and Council more power to override
neighborhood concerns and desires, I think that this resolution should
be voted down or at a minimum, tabled until a more comprehensive
neighborhood sensitive solution can be sought.
Some type of formal neighborhood planning needs to be adopted that
will be a proactive solution rather than the reactive method currently
available to us. The City of Round Rock, Texas has a neighborhood plan
that reflects a proactive type of neighborhood involvement that could
serve as a model of what we could be. The neighborhood planning
purpose statement of the City of Round Rock is, "neighborhood planning
is a process of identifying improvements and preserving aspects of a
neighborhood that make it unique. A neighborhood plan is the outline
for development of the neighborhood that aims to protect and improve
it's character as it evolves. The neighborhood plan supplements the
city's general plan or existing ordinances and identifies key issues for
improvement in the neighborhood." The City of Round Rock began its
neighborhood planning efforts in 1984. They currently have three
ident~ed neighborhoods and plans. Excerpts from their planning
process; "neighborhood planning is an important way for Round Rock
residents to have a say in how future change will affect their
neighborhoods." Neighborhood plans typically address such issues as
transportation, infrastructure, schools, parks and recreation, the
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environment, utility service, and future land use. Through the
neighborhood planning process the planning and community
development staff and people from other city departments form a
dialogue with neighbors that can shape the city policy and future
decisions that will affect the neighborhood. The neighborhood planning
team members act as a liaison between the neighborhood and city staff
in representing neighborhood concerns. The neighborhood planning
team identifies solvable problems in their neighborhoods as well as
unique characteristics that they would like preserved. The plan may
either become an amendment to the city's general plan or an advisory
document that is used guide city policies towards the neighborhood.
The plan becomes a work order for city departments and for the
neighborhood itself. Isn't this what webe really been asking for all
along? We want an active voice in identifying neighborhoods uniqueness
and a part in the decision making in development in our neighborhoods.
We want the city to recognize us and respect us for our uniqueness.
This resolution, PZ98-40, if passed will undermine the uniqueness of
neighborhoods by giving the city officials, planning and zoning, Council,
etc., more power to overlook public input and rule their own views of
development. This resolution will create more conflict in the
development process that already exists and promote more appeals and
more frustration for the citizens of Kenai. The new land use tables, this,
ah...like the new land use tables...
Bryson: Excuse me.... ah...are you going to be... is this going to be...
Sonberg: Got about that much more to read (indicated remaining
paragraph with fingers).
Bryson: Okay...
Sonberg: It's only two pages....
Bryson: Go ahead...please....
Sonberg: I don't think it took three minutes.... like the new land use
tables, this resolution has far reaching impacts on the entire
community. Three words in a public notice, conditional use permits, is
not adequate disclosure to the public on the decision you now have
before you. The land use table was changed without significant public
notice and the final table was nearly a reversal of what the planning and
zoning commission originally anticipated as my understanding is. The
land use table and this resolution carry more significant impacts that
any single conditional use application. Every citizen should have
received notice in the mail and a clear explanation of the impacts of
these items. Please do not vote in favor of adopting this stop-gap
resolution but rather seek a more comprehensive solution. We are ready
to work with you on neighborhood planning. Thank you.
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} Bryson: Thank you. Ah...like to remind you that if you have testimony
like...you'd like read into the ah...record and it's going to take over three
minutes could you let us know before you start. Other persons who'd
like to make testimony? Sir? in the far back.
Nolan T. Compton, 2?85 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai, Alaska. I'm Nolan
Compton, I live at 2785 Beaver Loop Road and I would like to first off say
that I believe that this should be tabled because of the lack of time that
was allowed for the public. This came out in Friday's paper, there was a
holiday weekend, there was a lot of people out of town. Basically you
had two days to review what was going on here. I don't think that's
sufficient public notice to allow them for that. I don't know what the city
requirements are but I think there's a lot more people that...that would
be very....like to be here tonight that were not informed of what was
going on in this particular condition and I don't think that there....there
was enough time given to the public in this matter. Ah... land use tables
were brought up, something that I believe everyone should have been
sent that and that if you are a paying.... tax paying citizen to the City of
Kenai you should receive that particular information but it's up to us to
go and get it. I don't even know what is all is on that land use table.
Ah... I wish I did and maybe I could be more clearly about what I feel
about this if I knew that.
Um... another area that...in this that I just got... I work every day so I
don't get a chance to... to pick this up. I don't have a computer so I
didn't pick this information up until just a few minutes ago. I have to
disagree with the review criteria where it says the value of joining
properties. These are neighborhoods, you're talking of whole zones. If
you're going to do it that way, zone each lot, don't do it in whole areas
because there's a lot more people that are affected than just the
adjoining neighborhoods. In particular, I'm referring to the gravel pits
located down on Beaver Loop because all the adjoining properties are all
gravel pit operators. That's not really the neighborhood, that's the
people that are trying to do business out of that neighborhood. I feel
that the citizens, when it's zoned rural residential, should be able to
comment on that, not just the adjoining land owners. Your making it to
where if a person is located between his property....his property is
located between two others that are doing the same type of operation,
there's going to be no objection. That's not fair in a....in a area that's
zoned as it is. It should be in compliance to everyone that's in that
whole zone area, that's who should be able to make a comment about
that and if it's gonna affect the neighborhood it's also going to affect
their property values. So....it....that to me is very restrictive of who....
who is capable of even saying in what you're going to review. Um...
again as I say, I believe that this oughta be tabled and for further review
um...before the commis.... the Council here even makes a vote on this.
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~~ Bryson: Thank you Sir.
Compton: Thank you.
Bryson: Any questions? Thank you.
Goecke: Mr. Chairman?
Bryson: Yes, Mr. Goecke?
Goecke: Um...isn't the notification given ah...two times prior to the
meeting.
Kebschull: That's correct, it was published in the paper on Wednesday
and again on Friday and the agenda was in the paper on Sunday. It is
also on the Internet home page. In addition, it's posted in three public
places and it was posted at least, more than two weeks ago.
Bryson: Thank you. Ah... other persons who would like to make
comment?
Mark Schrag, 312 Princess, Kenai, Alaska. Mark Schrag I live at 312
Princess and I just feel like you guys are going in the abso...the wrong
direction here. We are not...the public...the hearings I've been at before,
we're asking for more restrictions not....not to make it easier um... and I
guess I just.... I don't understand your view of development, you know
that....it always seems like everything that they want to do development,
developer comes in and they get their way. History you know... our own
recent history is littered with examples of that. I...just today I was
coming in from out north and come by that um... where that guy set up
that um.... that sawmill. Came in a couple years ago, big plans... on
what... he's going to have 150 jobs or something like that, he's going to
have all these plans. Looks empty to me right now, you know but
something like that comes in and you're willing to sell em' the farm it
seems like and it's just.... and you end having to clean that up later if it
doesn't work out. I just think need to take a little...better approach you
know. Not against development, but some more responsible
development, not just somebody coming in and offering something and
then and then you give it to em'. (Sigh) Now I guess that all, I just.... I'm
very much against this going forward right now, I just... to me maybe I'm
overreacting but it seems like you're declaring war on the.... on the
citizens of this... of this city...again... Thank you.
Bryson: Thank you. Any questions for Mr. Schwab...Schrag? Anyone
else who would like to make comment? Last call?
Colleen Ward, 708 Magic Avenue, Kenai, Alaska - My name is Colleen
Ward. I Live at 708 Magic Avenue and I just have a few comments for
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this evening. Um... I do agree with and understand that there is a need
to do some modifying in our municipal code and as far as that goes,
probably our comprehensive plan and our land use table. However, I do
disagree with the approach that we seem to be heading towards tonight,
-- an approach that seems somewhat piece-meal and somewhat stop-
gap. Um... we believe that this proposal is doing more than just meeting
a legal requirement to make it compatible with the land use table. We
believe that changing the conditional land use permit is a fundamental
difference in the way the city does business and that's why it is such
great concern to us and that is why, as Mark was expressing, and as
Nolan before him, our frustration is quite high when we look around this
room and realize how few people are here and are aware of this
particular um... change that we're considering. We bel.... I believe that
we passed the land use table and we did have public hearings and the
process was in place for people to be involved. Unfortunately a lot of
people are busy with their lives and they don't follow city politics that
close and a land use table that was passed. Unfortunately it was
passed before it was... the compatibility with the development
requirements, with the municipal code and the comprehensive plan were
considered. All of which are legal documents that the City is bound to
ah... consider in the decisions they make at meetings such as this. We
can go back and we can change the municipal code to avoid the legality
and the legal discrepancy between the municipal ah... code and the land
use table, we still have a legal discrepancy between the municipal code
and the comprehensive plan, however, if we do that. Where does it stop?
Where do we stop putting aband-aid on this problem that seems to be
festering in our community as has been evidenced by the increasing
number of variances that have been applied for and the increasing
number of appeals that have moved from this chamber and this
commission to the Council. We do.... I do...um understand that what
you're trying to do here tonight or what you're proposing to do is
something that needs to be looked at very closely and I support in doing
that, however, I suggest that this is not the place and this is not the
time. This issue is not going to go away, it does need to be dealt with
and I would suggest that it be dealt with in a much more responsible,
comprehensive, and highly participative manner versus what we're doing
here tonight and encourage you to take the steps necessary to make that
happen. I thank you for your time and for your willingness to make
these hard decisions for our city.
Bryson: Thank you. Are there any questions for... Ms. Ward? Other
persons who would like to make comment?
Glenn McCollum, 399 McCollum, Kenai, Alaska - My name is Glenn
McCollum and I live at 399 McCollum Drive and I.... I'm ah... I'm just
here tonight to kinda protect our neighborhood. I'm quite interested in
the way you change the wording for granting conditional use permits.
We know the use table was re-written a year or so ago now I'm opposed
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to just turning the commission loose to change the wording to make it
~ easier for the commission or the Council to grant conditional use
permits. That's just under my need of protection that we do have with
the present use permit wording. You are talking about our
neighborhood where we constantly had to defend our position and I'm
not for this change right now. I thank you.
Bryson: Thank you Sir. Any questions for Mr. McCollum? Anyone else
who would like to make comment?
Robert Glonek, 4005 Forget-me-not, Kenai, Alaska. I think
conditional use permits are good and are bad, I think they have to be
justified...
Bryson: Could...could you please state your name...and ah... there's a
list there to sign it..okay.
Glonek: I think they have to be justified and they have to be thought
through...
Bryson: Sir, could you state... state your name for the record please.
Glonek: My name is Robert Glonek.
Bryson: Thank you.
Glonek: Sorry, um... back to the conditional use permits... um... I can
agree with the sawmill that has a bunch of stuff laying around and they
were going to hire a lot of people and now nothing's going and it... it
looks tacky. Um.. there's other aspects to the phase of conditional use
permits as far as may just, in my example, building a garage and storing
my box van and my materials in there, um... and that's the only reason
that's the only reason that it's going to be there. Ah... that's was just my
only comment that I wanted to say on conditional use permits is there is
a lot of variables in between and that's why you guys are here is to...
siphon out those variables. Thank you.
Bryson: Thank you. Any questions? Anyone else who'd like to s...
comment? Last call again. Okay, hearing no further requests, bring it
back to the Commission.
Verbatim Ends
Graveley asked staff if the proposed conditional permit is what the City
of Seward is using at the present time. Kebschull answered, the City
Attorney has taken a majority of the information from Seward but not
verbatim. Graveley stated, not for the change of wording but he liked
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- how the layout of the proposed procedure. Graveley continued, it would
be nice if the entire Title 14 format could be changed, not the wording
but the format to make it easier to read.
Mahurin stated conditional use permits and variances have been a
major concern of hers since she's been on Planning and Zoning.
Mahurin further stated she usually votes a lot differently than other
Commissioners. Mahurin continued, it is unfortunate that politics enter
into planning and zoning but it is a reality being faced with. Mahurin
believes there is a place for conditional use permits and she believes the
Commission has approved some very valid ones with the intent that it
did not harm the neighborhood, it was good for the City of Kenai, and it
was good for the residents within the City. Mahurin also agreed the
Commission has denied some and have been overruled, therefore, she
wonders why have a planning and zoning at all. Mahurin stated the
same can be said for variances and that's becoming more and more as
what is shown on the agenda for this meeting. Mahurin agreed with
Graveley, the proposal is certainly easier to read, however, she is
concerned about some of the points the audience made and one is under
the review criteria where it says the value of the adjoining property
would not be significantly impaired. Mahurin continued, we are talking
about entire neighborhoods and not just two pieces of property on either
side of the person requesting the conditional use permit. Mahurin
stated, item 3, the proposed uses in harmony with the comprehensive
plan is a change from the current code as far as the intent of the zone.
Mahurin also stated, for those who may have had problems with the
process of the new land use table would also have problems with a
change in the code to comply with some of that. Mahurin reported she
would be voting against the proposed change for many of the reasons
stated.
Goecke stated at this point in time there is a criteria to go by and a lot of
it may be conjecture on the part of the commission but a conditional use
is available to the public if they want to do something in a neighborhood.
Goecke believes staff and the City Attorney have attempted to make the
procedure easier for the Commission to understand. Goecke continued,
until such time as the voters and/or the City Council elect to completely
do away with a conditional use permit, the procedure is something that
should be viewed as helpful. Goecke will vote in favor of the resolution.
Schrag asked if comment could be made from the audience. Bryson
informed him the public hearing had been closed.
Werner-Quade indicated she would like to see under B.1, ii from the
current code retained in the new version, this being such uses must be
in harmony with the intent of the zone and that can accompany D.3, the
proposed use is in harmony with the comprehensive plan. Werner-
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Quade continued, she would like to see the wording changed in D-2 to
read "the property values in the neighborhood will not be significantly
impaired."
Nord stated with regard to item D-2 in the proposed conditional use
permit, she was uncomfortable with the Planning and Zoning
Commission or the City Council trying to determine the value of
properties and whether they would be significantly impaired. As a result
Nord will vote against the item.
Graveley asked if the item were to fail in a vote would it be revisited in
the future as he hated to see all the hard work done for nothing. Bryson
thought it would go to Council with a do not pass recommendation.
Kebschull reported, if it failed with Planning and Zoning it would go no
further. Graveley stated he did not want to see it lose as the issue needs
some work. Smalley suggested the item be tabled or continued to the
next meeting and re-advertise.
MAHURIN MOVED TO CONTINUE PZ98-40 TO THE NEXT PLANNING
AND ZONING MEETING.
Motion failed due to lack of Second.
Bryson referenced an item brought up which concerned using the
phrasing that a use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and
the purposes of the zoning district. Bryson stated, he found that
statement the same as the statement that such uses must be similar to
principal uses permitted in the zone. Bryson continued, ultimately it's
the planning document that determines the appropriateness of certain
uses, particularly in a changing situation if that's to be the case. Bryson
pointed out he was not talking about a specific neighborhood.
Bryson also commented on establishing the value of adjoining
properties. As it has always been the case, the value of adjoining
property is best evaluated by expert testimony and that's what carries
the most weight in legal proceedings and not an individual stating that
he has been damaged or not damaged.
GRAVELEY MOVED TO TABLE PZ98-40 FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
Bryson suggested a continuation of the item or a postponement of action
rather than tabling the item. Graveley stated what he is trying to do is
incorporate the recommended changes in wording. Kebschull stated a
motion would be required to request the wording be changed and that
would bring it back to another public hearing.
Mahurin stated she felt strongly about the issue and if it is postponed
and not continued, the next planning and zoning meeting will be her last
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so she felt strongly the public hearing should be continued to the next
~i meeting. Mahurin also thought motions could be made to ask staff to
come back with language or change the language after the next public
hearing.
MAHURIN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE
NEXT PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING FOR PZ98-40 AND FOR
THE CITY TO RE-ADVERTISE NOTICE OF THE HEARING. MOTION
SECONDED BY WERNER-QUADE.
Goecke stated he felt as strongly about the issue as Mahurin does and
she's making her pitch for doing it at the next meeting before she leaves.
Goecke pointed out he stated at the last meeting he would not be at the
next meeting because of his daughter's wedding but he would like to be
here as much as Mahurin would like to be. With that in mind, Goecke
suggested the issue be given more than two weeks. Goecke indicated he
would be in favor of 30 days' since it has stirred a small hornet nest of
controversy. Bryson reminded input needs to go through a public
comment in an open forum rather than modifications being made to
staff.
VOTE (For Continuance)
GOECKE No NORD Yes
MAHURIN Yes GRAVELEY Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes BRYSON No
GLICK Absent
4 Yes Votes, 2 No. Motion passes.
Mahurin informed Goecke she didn't remember he was not going to be at
the next meeting and asked he know this is in no way has any impact
on the fact they view the issue differently. Bryson noted Glick may not
attend the next meeting also.
b. PZ98-41 -- An application for an Encroachment Permit for front yard
setbacks for the property described as Lot ?, Block 1, Evergreen
Subdivision, 401 Evergreen, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted
by Jerry S. Stock, 1614 Fourth Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
Kebschull stated there was nothing additional to the information
provided in the packet. Kebschull noted the Building Official stated the
structure actually sits 58' back from the street surface. A copy of the
picture as provided gives an idea of how far back the structure sits.
Kebschull indicated the applicant was present should there by any
questions.
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Page 12
GRAVELEY MOVED TO APPROVE P298-41. GOECKE SECONDED
THE MOTION.
Jerry Stock, 1614 Fourth Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. Stock stated he is
with New Castle Builders and he made the mistake. Stock continued, he
purchased four lots from the City of Kenai and did not know Evergreen
Street was built 20' off the centerline. Stock stated he pulled 60' from
the edge of the street. He added, he was familiar with City lots for the
past four years and all his stakes were out on the edges of City streets
except this one. Stock added this was a total shock to him. Stock
reiterated he pulled off 60' from the edge of the street and knowing he
had a 25' setback was his reasoning.
No further public comment. No discussion.
VOTE
NORD Yes
GRAVELEY Yes
GOECKE Yes
GLICK Absent
MAHURIN Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes
BRYSON Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
c. PZ98-42 -- An application for a Variance Permit for Side Yard
Setbacks for the property described as Lot 8, Block 6, Thompson
Park Subdivision, 4005 Forget-me-not Road, Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Robert Glonek, P.O. Box 1976, Kenai,
Alaska.
Kebschull stated she had nothing additional to what was included in the
packet but pointed out the application did not fit the guidelines for a
variance. This was discussed with the applicant and he did modify his
original application. The applicant was present should there be any
questions for him.
Public hearing open.
Larry Waltrip, 339 Porcupine, Soldotna, Alaska. Waltrip reported he
owns the property next door to the applicant, the address is 4015
Forget-Me-Not Lane. Waltrip continued, the stipulated side-yard
setback is 5' which he feels is too close. Waltrip would hate to see
something built on a permanent basis that is in closer to that primarily
because of the lack of room for maintenance and the lack of slope away
from his building. Waltrip added, he thought snow melt or rain water
would run on to his property. Waltrip reported he submitted a letter
voicing his concerns and hoped the Commission had time to read it.
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~ Peggy Gill-Thompson, 4010 Lupine Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Thompson
j reported she lives less than 300' from where the activity will take place
and was in support of Waltrip's comments. She added, she too feels it
would be awfully congested to build a 20' x 30' garage right next to the
very small lots. Thompson stated a plat of Thompson Subdivision would
show some of the lots only to be about 80' wide and that should be a
consideration. Thompson stated it may be easy for a Commission to sit
and listen to people but unless they live in the situation what would
they do or say. Thompson was concerned about squeezing something in
a very small lot and would be awfully congested quarters for that type of
construction on the lot.
Robert Glonek, 4005 Forget-Me-Not Road, Kenai, Alaska. Glonek
stated his main concern with the garage is he owns a box van for work
and that and his materials can't freeze. Glonek continued, he just
purchased a $5,000 spray rig that weighs 500 pounds and will sit in the
back of the box van. The rig cannot sit outside. It has to be in a garage.
Glonek stated his thoughts on the garage would be to have one-foot
eaves on each side. There is a four foot fence to the property line which
would still keep all the snow and runoff off the neighbors' property.
Glonek reported the box van is 9-1 / 2 foot and it would take three feet on
each side to open the doors. If the garage is downsized to 16 feet, he
would be just barely able to squeak the van in. Glonek stated he would
also have to store his materials in the garage and with 16 feet that
wouldn't be possible. Glonek agreed the lots are small. He only has a
quarter acre and he's worked hard to figure out a different spot to build
the garage so that he wouldn't have to apply for the permit. Glonek
thought he could downsize another foot or two and go 18' but he would
like to have three feet to the property line which means he would have a
two-foot encroachment. Glonek stated he would totally ensure no runoff
and give access to walk around the garage, maintain the yard, etc.
Bryson asked if the front of the house was on Front Street. Glonek
answered that it was.
Mahurin asked if there was a carport in the front of the house. Glonek
replied, yes, there is a carport. Mahurin asked why that couldn't be
converted to part of a garage and work it that way in order to meet the
setbacks. Glonek replied, he tried that but the box van is ten feet tall
and the carport is only 7-1 / 2' high. The carport is 23 x 24 with a tarred
roof and it's attached to the house. Glonek stated to convert it would be
expensive and difficult to do.
Graveley stated the drawing shows two feet between the side wall and
the property line. Glonek thought that was correct and that's where his
fence is situated.
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Bryson reminded everyone the issue was PZ98-41, which is a variance
for a side yard set back.
Tom Wagoner, 4040 Primrose Place, Kenai, Alaska. Wagoner stated
he looked the issue over fairly well and sees what Glonek wants to do.
Wagoner continued, he owns 3-1 / 2 lots in Thompson Park and the
reason is when he first built there that the lots were very minimal sized.
Wagoner stated he is not in favor of allowing the variance for conditional
use but does sympathize with what Glonek wants to do. Wagoner stated
he didn't have a problem with the type of business and the fact that it's
run out of the home. However, when this much development is done on
a small lot it becomes crowded and cluttered. Wagoner would like to be
a good neighbor but the point is he purchased his lot in the City of Kenai
because it had planning and zoning which afforded him some protection.
Wagoner wanted to go on record as being against the conditional use
permit. He added, in fact he's against any conditional use permits in
these cases. Wagoner continued, he feels this is something the City
needs to revisit and take a look at because it can be abused too much.
Bryson noted the item is a variance request and the conditional use
permit is covered under another item on the agenda. Wagoner stated his
testimony can also go under the other one as well.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-41. MOTION SECONDED BY
NORD.
Goecke reported he looked at the property and thought 20' garage was
going to work in the small lot. Goecke stated he will be voting against
the item.
Graveley stated he would also be voting no on the item and pointed out
by looking at 14.20.180 in Variance Permits, Item C(1), conditions and
circumstances are present which are peculiar to the land or structures
involved which are not applicable to other lands and structures, the
same land or use zoning districts. Graveley thought it was too tight in
the lot for this. Graveley continued, Item 2, special conditions or
circumstances have not been caused by actions of the applicant and
such conditions and circumstances do not merely constitute a hardship
or inconvenience. Graveley stated the applicant would probably be
getting himself into a hardship area. Graveley continued, Item 4, the
granting of the variance shall be a minimum variance (Graveley
indicated this is the one he's going to rely on) that provides reasonable
use for land and land structure. Graveley thought this was beyond what
he considers a minimum variance.
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VOTE
MAHURIN No
WERNER-QUADE No
NORD No
GLICK No
GRAVELEY No
GOECKE No
BRYSON No
Motion failed unanimously.
Recess at 8:24 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 8:30 p.m.
Kebschull explained the City's appeal procedure required the applicant
to provide the appeal in writing to the City Clerk within 30 days of the
decision. The City Clerk will then schedule an appeal hearing within 30
days.
d. PZ98-43 -- An application for a Conditional Use Permit for Cabin
Rentals for the property described as Lot 28, Block 1, Angler Acres
Part 2, 1425 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by
Gary L. Rolf, 46-082 Puulena Street # 1222, Kaneohe, HI 96744.
MAHURIN MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-43.
Kebschull stated there was nothing additional to the information in the
packet, however, attention was drawn to the handout given prior to the
meeting where the applicant authorized Steve or Donna Riddle to speak
on his behalf. Kebschull continued, the applicant is also asking that the
application be amended to add guiding to the permit. The applicant
provided copies of letters from people in the area who state they have no
objection to the amendment and waiving the public hearing notice.
Kebschull stated she discussed this with the City Attorney and he
recommended that should the Commission decide to amend the permit
application, the issue be continued to the next meeting in order to allow
for public notice for those individuals who might want to respond.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-43. MOTION SECONDED BY
MAHURIN.
Donna Riddle, 1535 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska -Riddle stated her
property adjoins the applicants and the entire street does guide
activities, lodging, and rentals. There will be no inconsistency to the
amendment. Riddle reported Gary Rolf is in the Air Force and is
stationed in Hawaii. Rolf was getting married one week after he filed and
is now on his honeymoon. Riddle continued, Rolf meant to have his
application read like all the other conditional permits on the block and
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that's what the individually signed letters state. Riddle reiterated the
application needed to be amended to include both lodging and guide
activities.
Mahurin asked for clarification that Riddle had permission to speak for
the applicant who wishes to amend the original application to include
guiding as well as cabin rentals. Bryson confirmed that was correct.
Goecke asked for clarification on whether or not the applicant would
rent more than one cabin. Riddle confirmed the applicant had only one
cabin. Goecke noted for the record the application asked for one cabin
rental. Kebschull noted the applicant had mentioned on the application
future plans will include three additional cabins. Kebschull explained to
Rolf a variance for principle structures would be required and what the
process involved. The applicant is aware the application is for one cabin
and if in the future he decides to expand, he would have to come back
for an additional conditional use for additional structures.
MAHURIN MOVED TO AMEND THE PZ98-43 TO READ CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A CABIN RENTAL AND GUIDING OPERATION AND
THIS APPROVAL BE CONTINGENT UPON PROOF OF AN APPROVED
SEPTIC SYSTEM, EITHER DEC APPROVAL OR BY AN ENGINEER.
MOTION SECONDED BY GRAVELEY.
VOTE (Amended Motion)
GRAVELEY Yes WERNER-QUADE Yes
GOECKE Yes NORD Yes
MAHURIN Yes BRYSON Yes
GLICK Absent
Motion passed unanimously.
Mahurin asked for a point of clarification, since the original application
was advertised for cabin rental only the legal staff recommends re-
advertising since guiding activities are included. Kebschull confirmed
that was correct; the item should be continued to allow for proper public
notification. Mahurin asked if it is approved, would the Commission be
leaving itself open to some legal action by property owners. Kebschull
replied, that is the assumption.
Goecke stated since there are enough signatures from the neighborhood
property owners, the City didn't have to worry about legal action.
Goecke thought the item should be approved.
Nord recommended the item be continued to the next meeting since she
didn't know what is involved with the guiding service such as number of
guides, boats, etc.
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Page 17
i
NORD MOVED TO CONTINUE PZ98-43 TO THE NEXT MEETING FOR
THE PURPOSE OF RE-ADVERTISING.
Motion failed for lack of a Second.
Mahurin asked for a brief recess as Councilman Smalley was seeking
some parliamentary advice the Commission may want to heed.
Kebschull noted the guiding operation will be limited to three boats.
Smalley didn't think a motion to continue would go into effect with a
motion on the floor and thought the item would have to be tabled.
Smalley stated since it appeared the Commission was taking a different
route, the concern was no longer there.
MAHURIN MOVED TO AMEND THE AMENDED MOTION TO LIMIT
THE GUIDING OPERATION TO THREE BOATS AS HAS BEEN DONE
WITH OTHER PERMITS IN THE AREA. MOTION SECONDED BY
GOECKE.
VOTE (Amended to limit number of boats to three)
WERNER-QUADE Yes GOECKE Yes
NORD Yes MAHURIN Yes
GRAVELEY Yes BRYSON Yes
GLICK Absent
Motion passed unanimously.
VOTE (Main Motion)
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes
GLICK Absent
NORD Yes
GRAVELEY Yes
BRYSON No
Motion passed.
e. P298-44 -- An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a drywall
business for the property described as Lot 8, Block 6 Thompson
Park Subdivision, 4005 Forget-Me-Not Road, Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Robert Glonek, P.O. Box 1976, Kenai,
Alaska.
Kebschull explained the applicant proposed to operate a drywall
business from the residence which will involve storing materials and a
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,~ box van, phone usage, etc. Kebschull thought the applicant may want
to comment since the variance for the garage failed.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-44. MOTION SECONDED BY
GRAVELEY.
Public Hearing:
Tom Wagoner, 4040 Primrose Place, Kenai, Alaska. Wagoner stated
he had no problem with anyone conducting business from their home
but he does have concern with the conditional use permit stating
materials. Waggoner wanted a better definition of materials as he didn't
want to see a warehouse for sheetrock, sheetrock mud, etc. Additionally
he didn't want to see trucks coming in and out delivering supplies.
Wagoner reiterated, as far as a man making a living and having his tools
and vehicle there he didn't have a problem with it.
Peggy Gill-Thompson, 4010 Lupine Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Thompson
indicated she was against any construction business going into
Thompson Park. Thompson stated when she bought her property, which
she struggled to buy on a poor teacher's salary, she was told the area
was residential and the lots along the Spur Highway were business. On
that principle she purchased the lots. Thompson continued, years ago
the standard size lot was 70' wide so she purchased the lots adjacent to
hers in an effort to protect the property and for sanitary reasons.
Thompson stated the old timers in that subdivision really struggled to
get it to where it is today. In some ways it has been improved and others
it has deteriorated and she would hate to see her property value go
down.
Larry Waltrip, 339 Porcupine Ct., Soldotna, Alaska. Waltrip stated he
owned the property next to the applicant and had no objection to a
person running a business out of their home as long as it's for telephone
or bookkeeping purposes, etc.; however, equipment supply storage is a
concern whether it's inside or out. Waltrip added, he was concerned
that if the permit is approved that hour restrictions be imposed so that
equipment isn't washed down after 5 or 6 p.m. Waltrip added, he was
concerned about the storage of scaffolding and other types of equipment
connected with a drywall business. Waltrip continued, he's concerned
that if the property is sold, the conditional use for construction type
company be conveyed to the new owner. Waltrip again reminded the
Commission of the letter he had included in the meeting packet. Waltrip
apologized to the applicant and stated he was sorry they had to go
through this procedure.
Robert Glonek, 4005 Forget-Me-No Road, Kenai, Alaska. Glonek
stated he is the applicant applying for the conditional use permit.
Glonek wanted to clarify what equipment he had which needed to be
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stored. This consists of two sets of scaffolding, a box van, and some
hand tools. With regard to materials, Glonek stated boxes of mud are
approximately 1' x 1' and 20 to 30 of these would be stored at one time.
Glonek stated he didn't like to store sheetrock as it's over 100 lbs. each
so it's easier for him to pick it up from the store and take it straight to
the job. Glonek stated in regard to washing his equipment, he would
wash his private vehicles after 5 or 6 p.m. at night and his box van
would probably be washed at the same time. Glonek indicated that he
didn't foresee any wear and tear on their property.
Bryson asked if all of the equipment would be stored in the garage.
Glonek replied, that is correct. Bryson asked if there was more than one
commercial vehicle. Glonek answered, no, there is only one.
Graveley asked if there was an alternate plan since the variance request
for the garage was denied. Glonek responded, at this point he did not
know. He can go all the way to the house and still maintain the five feet.
He can still build the garage but it would be more comfortable if he had
a couple more feet. Graveley again asked if Glonek had an alternate
plan. Glonek again replied that he did not. He added, he's a very small
business and cannot afford to rent commercial property.
Bryson asked if Glonek was storing material under the carport. Glonek
replied that he was.
For clarification, Mahurin asked if it was the intent of the applicant to
still try to figure out how to build a garage since the variance was
denied. This was to include storing all the material and the vehicle in
the garage. Glonek replied, that was correct, even though he lost the
five feet, he still has storage.
Larry Waltrip, 339 Porcupine, Soldotna, Alaska. Waltrip stated there
is a lot of vacant property in town and if Glonek builds a garage for the
van which is oversized, and it takes 9' to 10' doors, he's going to have to
build acommercial-sized garage on the lot. Waltrip is concerned about
the garage being there forever and if it's a commercial looking garage,
he's got a commercial operation in a residential area.
Werner-Quade stated she may have a conflict of interest since she and
her husband purchased rental property at 120 Fern Street in Thompson
Park Subdivision. Bryson asked if there was any fiduciary connection to
the Glonek project. Werner-Quade replied there was not. Bryson
announced a conflict of interest does not exist.
Mahurin stated this was tough because she personally supports young
people opening a business. Mahurin stated she wouldn't have a problem
with beginning a business and operating from a home by taking calls
and maintaining records. At this point, however, Mahurin states she
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'~ would have to vote no because there are too many unknowns. Mahurin
continued, if she knew what the plans were for a garage then she could
visualize better how it would impact the neighborhood.
VOTE
GOECKE No
MAHURIN No
WERNER-QUADE Yes
GLICK Absent
NORD No
GRAVELEY No
BRYSON Yes
4 No, 2 Yes -Motion failed.
Kebschull again explained the appeal process to Robert Glonek.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a.
Lot 2, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision, First Addition -- Discussion and
Recommendation to City Council.
Kebschull referenced the memo in the meeting packet regarding the
property. The Planning and Zoning Commission would need to state the
property was needed for public purposes then Council could designate
the land for the new public health facility. Kebschull pointed out this is
the property that sits behind Country Foods.
GOECKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE
ORDINANCE. MOTION SECONDED BY MAHURIN.
Mahurin stated that a new public health center is needed and she has
supported the State and City's efforts. Mahurin thought the location
was appropriate and encouraged the Commission to vote yes on the
item.
VOTE
NORD Yes
GRAVELEY Yes
GOECKE Yes
GLICK Absent
MAHURIN Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes
BRYSON Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
b. KMC 14.20.145 -- Recreation Zone -- Discussion
Kebschull reported, as result of previous discussions on Anglers Acres
and the possibility of rezoning the area to a recreation zone, she
discovered inconsistencies with the Land Use Table. Additionally,
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~~ recommending a rezone would cause problems because the uses stated
in the zone still require conditional uses for those uses typically seen in
the area, specifically guiding, bed and breakfasts, hunting lodges, etc.
Kebschull continued, was it the intention of the Commission to suggest
a zone such as this would not require a conditional use. Kebschull
stated, if the Commission did not want to look at the zone for that area,
clarification is needed on the inconsistencies between the Land Use
Table and the Recreation Zone. Kebschull noted the attachment
included in the packet had the questionable areas highlighted.
Bryson added, on the highlighted sheet there was a statement
concerning residential purposes that should be highlighted as well. This
being the second sentence of the first paragraph, Section 14.20.145 (a) .
Bryson stated his concern is that recreation zones, although there are
very few in the city, the areas where it would be appropriate there is a
significant proportion of residential properties that are treated as single-
family dwellings. Bryson felt to open all uses up to anon-conditional
use situation has a potential of overwhelming the residences with little
in the way to control them other than the broad brush of the recreation
zone. Bryson did not feel that was adequate so would not be in favor of
eliminating the conditional use process.
Nord stated she felt the same way as there is too much happening in the
City for it not to be looked at closely. Nord continued, there have been
quite a few residents in residential neighborhoods that have some
objections to conditional use permits so everything should remain the
same.
Werner-Quade asked if it was up to the Planning and Zoning
Commission to change a zone or is it up to the people living in the area.
Bryson replied, there are several ways of changing a zone which include
Council can initiate such a zone, Planning and Zoning could request the
change, or, and always the most comfortable way, is to have the
residents petition for it. Mahurin stated she could never support a zone
where conditional use review and application permits.
Goecke stated what staff was attempting to do is to set criteria within
the existing recreational zone as well as the Land Use Table and try to
bring the two together. Goecke continued, at this point in time there is
no way to have a recreation zone and know exactly what you were
getting, regardless who instituted the application process.
Graveley stated the issue will have to be faced and probably have work
sessions in the future as there are obviously some conflicts with several
of the Title 14 codes and the Land Use Table. This issue is being
brought up more and more all the time.. If the issue isn't addressed the
last sentence in the memorandum states, if the Commission doesn't
want to change permitted uses in the zone, staff will proceed with an
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Page 22
'~ amendment to clear the inconsistencies between 14.20.145, the Land
Use Table and the Development Requirements Table. Graveley asked if
no action is taken then staff will have to handle it.
Kebschull clarified the issue was delved into because Bryson asked at
one time if the residents in Anglers Acres had considered a rezone. This
was during another debate in that area. Kebschull continued, she
wasn't sure why the question was asked because when she reviewed the
recreation zone the uses requested would not affect them in any way and
they would still have the conditional use permit process. After getting
into the recreation zone, Kebschull stated she noticed the various
inconsistencies. Kebschull stated because these inconsistencies are
noticed, an amendment needs to come back for Commission review and
to decide whether or not to schedule a public hearing to correct those
items. Kebschull agreed the item is being handled piece-meal and
perhaps the Commission would like to consider handling them as they
come upon them or start at the beginning and schedule work sessions
and see if Council is amenable to the Commission going through the
code.
Graveley stated that since the Commission needed direction from
Council and staff in how this is handled, some effort is needed by all
members. The issue needs to be ironed out. Graveley stated he has had
problems in the past with the wording in Title 14 and recommended
work sessions be scheduled to deal with this.
After a lengthy discussion it was decided the Commission would go
through Title 14 in its entirety and this would be dealt with in work
sessions. Kebschull suggested the issue be brought up at the joint work
session with Council on September 21. It was noted that a chore this
large would take a lot of staff time.
5. OLD BUSINESS: -None
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS:
a. Sycamore Circle -- Status Update
Bryson pointed out the report was included in the meeting packet.
8. REPORTS
a. City Council
Councilman Smalley reported a copy of the agenda from the September
2, 1998 meeting was included in the packet.
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j Smalley reported that the Board of Adjustment hearing took place and
several individuals gave comment concerning the issue. The discussions
varied from the desire to have no development at all to single family
units only. Smalley reported the Board of Adjustment will have a
decision within 30 days.
Items C-1 through 5 were passed. The ARFF Grand Opening ceremony
is scheduled for October 23, 1998.
Item D-1, Council on Aging. Smalley stated that discussion took place
on changing the residency requirement from one year to 30 days.
Item D-4, Emily DeForest rendered her resignation which will be
effective on December 31, 1998.
Item H-6 was approved. Item H-7 was a change order for the steel posts
to go into the ground protecting the fire hydrant from being ran into.
Item H-8 terminated the lease with SouthCentral Air. SouthCentral Air
is in arrears for landing fees and terminal rental fees but they are on a
schedule. Item H-9 and 10 was approved. Item H-11 was referred to the
Airport Commission for further review.
A work session is scheduled for September 21 at 7:00 p.m. with the City
Council, Historic District Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Goecke asked about item H-4 which appropriated $100,000 for an
Airport Expansion and Development user Interest Survey. Smalley
explained this is for a contract with Jim Carter who will do some
research to determine the feasibility of expanding the existing runway or
potentially an additional runway that will be designed to take heavier
cargo plans. Anchorage will reach its maximum capacity within ten
years and there may be some potential for the City of Kenai to handle
the overflow.
b. Borough Planning
No report - no meeting held.
c. Administration
No report.
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
Mark Schrag, 312 Princess, Kenai, Alaska referenced Goecke's statement
regarding criteria to follow and it is one of the things that has upset him
because it seems that the Commission hasn't followed any criteria. An
example is the MAPS area hearing which was a very volatile issue. Two
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Page 24
-} Commissioners were absent and the vote should have been delayed and that
wasn't followed. Schrag stated to his group that was a slap in the face. Schrag
continued, even just tonight with the amended request, the criteria dictates
that he reapply to allow for public comment again. Schrag states if that is the
criteria then the Commission needs to follow it. Schrag stated he applauds the
Commission's effort to try to iron out the problems with the conditional use
issue and he hopes public input can be made along the way or else the
Commission will not avoid the fire storm. Schrag hoped everyone could work
together.
Smalley advised Schrag all work sessions are open to the public. The notices
are published in the newspapers. Smalley suggested more people get out on
these issues. Schrag stated he understood and asked if the public could give
input at the work sessions. It was noted it was up the Chairman and most
work sessions are informal with no minutes taken.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. KPB Resolution 98-30
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Mahurin stated while the work sessions are open to the
public and minutes are not kept it's a good time to sit and observe and then go
to a Council meeting or Planning and Zoning meeting where official minutes
are kept.
Mahurin asked for clarification on the work sessions coming up. It was noted
there is one on September 21 with Council, Planning and Zoning and the
Historic District Board. It was also noted Title 14 would also be discussed.
Smalley stated there will be work session scheduled on September 30 at the
Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. to discuss capital projects. There will also be
one in October after the election to discuss how to replace Board members on
commissions and/or committees.
Mahurin stated an easy way out of the Title 14 would be to have Council
reverse their action to the Land Use Table the Commission recommended in
the first place. Mahurin also stated she did have to say the Commission
worked so hard on the original draft of the Land Use Table.
Mahurin addressed Goecke and stated her Wednesday nights will never be the
same since he wouldn't be at the next meeting. Mahurin stated when she is in
town she will share her Wednesday evenings with the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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`~ 12. ADJOURNMENT:
GRAVELEY MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
Planning 8a Zoning Commission
September 9, 1998
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