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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-25 P&Z Minutes~ AGENDA CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS November 25,1998 - 7:00 p.m. http : //www. ci. kenai . ak. us 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Approval of Minutes: October 28, 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. PZ98-57--Preliminary Plat--Original Townsite of Kenai, Laddville Replat No. 3 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ98-55--An application for a Conditional Use Permit for an autobody shop for the property described as Lot C, Michael C. Pelch Homestead, 3520 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Tom Tribble, 3520 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai, Alaska. b. PZ98-58--A resolution of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska amending KMC 14.20.280 to add the requirement of posting property involved in proceedings which require public hearings. 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. *PZ98-59--An application for a Home Occupation Permit for a Daycare for the property described as Lot 3B, Block 1, Glass Subdivision No. 2, 1702 4a` Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Shannon Fitt, 1702 4th Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. b. *PZ98-60--An application for a Home Occupation Permit for a Daycare for the property described as Lot 2, Block T, Woodland Subdivision, Part 4, 718 Sycamore Street, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Debra K. Brown-Roper, 718 Sycamore Street, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. CODE ENFORCEMENT: ~ Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 Agenda November 25, 1998 8. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 10. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Meeting Schedule for 1999 b. Letter to T. Werner-Quade dated 11/9/98 c. Commission Roster d. Letter of resignation from Art Graveley dated 11/10/98 e. Memo dated 10/30/98 regarding training f. KPB Planning Commission Action of 11/9/98 g. Letter from T. Werner dated 11/16/98 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 12. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 25, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. Chairman: Carl Glick *** MINUTES *** Chairman Carl Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Others Present: Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper b. Agenda Approval GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY NORD. AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. c. Approval of Minutes: October 28, 1998 NORD MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28, 1998 AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28, 1998 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. d. Consent Agenda * All items listed with as asterisk (*~ are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be ao 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. GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION SECONDED BY NORD. Glick noted for the record that approval is recommended for PZ98-59 which is an application for a home occupation permit for a daycare center on 4th Avenue in Kenai and PZ98-60 is also for a home occupation permit for a daycare in Woodland Subdivision in Kenai. Planning & Zoning Commission November 25, 1998 Page 1 VOTE 2. 3. 4. BRYSON Yes NORD Yea SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: -None CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: GOECKE Yes GLICK Yes PZ98-57 -- Preliminary Plat -- Original Townsite of Kenai, Laddville Replat No. 3. GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-57. MOTION BY NORD. Glick pointed out that the City Engineer made some comments regarding the plat and asked if those should be taken into consideration. Goecke responded that they should and as maker of the motion wished to assure those contingencies put in by the City Engineer are included. The second concurred. Staff had nothing additional. VOTE GOECKE Yes BRYSON Yes PUBLIC HEARINGS: NORD Yes GLICK Yes a. PZ98-55 -- Aa application for a Conditional Use Permit for an autobody shop for the property described as Lot C, Michael C. Pelch Homestead, 3520 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Tom Tribble, 3520 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai, Alaska BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE P298-55. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE. Public Hearing begins. Tom Tribble, 3520 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai, Alaska -Tribble reported that he owns the body shop and indicated that he has no neighbors as he has a very large parcel of land. Tribble also pointed out that he didn't realize a permit was required. Public Hearing closed When asked if staff had anything additional, Kebschull stated there were two items; the City Engineer believes there should be some limitation as Planning & Zoning Commission November 25, 1998 Page 2 to the amount of exterior storage of vehicles to ensure it does not become a "junk yard" and the residential integrity of the area is maintained. Additionally, the building official noted the fire marshall may need to verify that the codes were being met at the site. Kebschull also reported that the City actually visited the site and took some photographs. (These were shared with the Commission.) The photos give an indication of the number of vehicles on site at the present time. Bryson asked staff if there was any input from the neighbors. Kebschull indicated there were none but the investigation was a result of one complaint. The City is doing more checking in the Beaver Loop area because of the issues at the gravel pit. Goecke asked staff if the building official had an idea of the number of vehicles the applicant would be limited to. Kebschull answered it was non-specific and reiterated the concern was that it not become a storage area for dismantled vehicles. Kebschull continued, there were options to include limiting the number of vehicles or require some type of fencing or barrier, even with the barrier the number of vehicles would have to be limited. Tribble reported that he is the body shop for Seekins Ford and at the present time he has 3 of their vehicles and 3 insurance vehicles. Tribble indicated that he has to, and wants to, keep his yard clear at all times as this time of year he needs more space. Tribble continued, he has some vehicles that sit waiting for parts but usually they don't sit for more than a couple of weeks. Bryson asked Tribble if he considered any type of screening. Tribble responded that he wants to screen from Angler Drive down past the front of his property, which will be approximately half way between his land and the gravel pit. Bryson asked how many vehicles on site were owned by Tribble. Tribble answered he has 7 or 8 at this time. He buys and sells cars but they are sold off the Seekin's lot on consignment. Bryson asked how large the area of operation is at this time. Tribble answered that the structure is 60 x 110 and he plans to install 3 additional units in the spring. Bryson asked about the area outside the building. Tribble replied, he has 3 parking areas on the lot all of which can hold 4 vehicles, he can hold 12 vehicles at one time. Tribble added that he has a horseshoe drive and plenty of parking. Nord asked what the total size of the lot was. Tribble replied he has over 2 acres. Planning & Zoning Commission November 25, 1998 Page 3 Goecke suggested that staff and Tribble come up with a number of vehicles that can be visible from his lot at any one time. Goecke thought that since he can hold 12 vehicles outside at the present time, that could be the limit number. Bryson indicated that he is thinking along the same lines however they would have to differentiate between private use vehicles and business vehicles. Bryson asked for guidance from staff concerning a reasonable development without restricting the owner too much. Kebschull responded that staff s concern is not the vehicles he is working on but the dismantled, junked vehicles. Kebschull continued, it will be difficult to limit the number of cars in the area because he could make more parking. Perhaps the Commission could make a motion limiting the number of days a dismantled vehicle can remain on the lot. Goecke added that he thought restricting the number of days a dismantled vehicle is allowed on the lot is a viable solution and should alleviate most of the concerns of the City and the Commission. When asked, Tribble stated that he had no problem at all working with the City on a solution. He also noted that his vehicles rotate all the time. Bryson stated that the nature of the business is such that if a person does not pay then the vehicle will sit until he does: Tribble pointed out that he requires a 50% deposit and in a situation like that he will immediately file a lien. Tribble also added that he has no employees so only takes on what he can do himself. BRYSON MOVED TO TABLE PZ98-55 UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 9, 1998. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE. VOTE NORD Yes BRYSON Yes GOECKE Yes GLICK Yes b. PZ98-58 -- A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska amending KMC 14.20.280 to add the requirement of postiag property involved in proceedings which require public hearings. BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE P298-58. MOTION SECONDED BY NORD. Public Hearing Begins Planning & Zoning Commission November 25, 1998 Page 4 Debbie Sonberg, 410 Cinderella, Kenai, Alaska -Sonberg encouraged the Commission to pass the resolution. Sonberg had a letter from Joan Buzzell which she read. In her letter, Joan Buzzell stated that she was very pleased with the improvements made by the City with regard to public notification of meetings, hearings, etc. Buzzell urged the Commission to pass resolution PZ98-55. Sonberg added that they have been more and more informed and the little changes they are seeing are important. Public Hearing Closed. Staff had nothing additional but noted that the resolution was at the recommendation of the City Council after public input. Goecke reported that at the last meeting he was not in favor of the resolution and didn't think it would make a lot of difference. Goecke added, there has been a lot of public testimony saying that they have become more aware of what is happening and that's without anything being posted. Goecke continued, that most of these residents have made themselves informed and thought a sign has the potential of impacting other neighbors. Goecke indicated that if the issue were voted on tonight he would vote against it and the motion will fail. Goecke stated the issue could be tabled until the Commission has a full body or go ahead with the vote and it will fail. Bryson indicated that Commissioner Goecke pointed out the strengths and weaknesses of being close to a quorum situation. Bryson stated when reading the first paragraph it indicates this applies to all proceedings which require public hearings. Bryson asked staff what proceedings the Commission has that don't require a public hearing. Kebschull replied, variances, encroachments, rezonings, and conditional use permits all require a public hearing and home occupations and plats do not. NORD MOVED TO TABLE PZ98-58 UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 9, 1998. MOTION SECONDED BY BRYSON. VOTE BRYSON Yes GOECKE yes NORD Yes GLICK Yes 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. *PZ98-59 -- Aa application for a Home Occupation Permit for a Daycare for the property described as Lot 3B, Block 1, Glass Planning & Zoning Commission November 25, 1998 Page 5 Subdivision No. 2, 1702 4th Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Shannon Fitt, 1702 4th Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. b. *PZ98-60 -- An application for a Home Occupation Permit for a Daycare for the property described as Lot 2, Block T, Woodlaad Subdivision, Part 4, ?18 Sycamore Street, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Debra K. Brown-Roper, ?18 Sycamore Street, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: -None 7. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 8. REPORTS a. City Council - No report b. Borough Planning Bryson reported that at the meeting on November 9, 1998 the consent agenda was approved. Item E-1, Unfinished Business was postponed until the next meeting. Item E-2 was dropped at the request of the applicant but will come back in the future. Item E-3 was approved. Item E-4 was tabled. Items F-1 and 2 were approved. The appeal under H-1, was upheld. The surveyor's concerns were addressed. At the November 23, 1998 meeting the consent agenda was approved. Item E-1, Unfinished Business, is the same issue that was tabled previously, was approved but will go to the Assembly for final approval. There was a great deal of input in support of the proposal but it appears the Assembly is not in favor of it. Item E-2 was approved. Item E-3, the concept was approved at the last meeting and the document was approved at the November 23 meeting. Item F-1 was approved with only vacating 3 feet of the easement. Item F-2 was approved and is the land swap with the City. Item F-3 was approved. Item G-1 was approved. Item G-2 was postponed pending additional information. c. Administration Kebschull asked that Commissioner's review the 1999 meeting schedule included in the packet. Kebschull also brought attention to the memo to Freas regarding Planning Commission training. Consideration is being given to the training being held on a Friday evening and a Saturday in January. Kebschull will keep the Commission informed of the status. Planning & Zoning Commission November 25, 1998 Page 6 Kebschull confirmed that the Commission decided to not cancel the meeting scheduled for December 23, 1998. 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: Debbie Sonberg, 410 Ciaderella, Kenai, Alaska -Sonberg spoke in reference to PZ98-58 and asked if extending the footage to 1000' from 300' would make a difference in how the Commission would vote. Sonberg added that notification at the 300' range would not reach all the neighbors concerned so by extending it there would be a larger base. At this time the neighbors share information and are trying very hard to stay informed. Sonberg stated that her neighborhood is willing to work with the Commission on the issue and perhaps extending it 600 to 1000 feet would be better. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Meeting Schedule for 1999 b. Letter to T. Werner-Quade dated 11/9/98 c. Commission Roster d. Letter of Resignation from Art Graveley dated 11/ 10/98 e. Memo dated 10/30/98 regarding traiaing f. KPB Planaing Commission Action of 11/9/98 g. Letter from T. Werner-Quade dated 11/16/98 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: Commissioner Goecke wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Nord wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 12.. ADJOURNMENT: GOECKE MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT ?:50 P.M. Res ectful~y submitted, B b a Roper, Contr, ct Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission November 25, 1998 Page 7