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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-24 P&Z MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 'N **AMENDED AGENDA** KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 24, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. http://www. Kenai.net/city 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 10, 1997 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ97-44-Conditional Use Permit/Bed & Breakfast, 565 Robin Drive (Lots 7 & 8, Block 3, Sungate Park Subdivision). Application submitted by Diana Pierce. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ97-46-Landscape/Site Plan-325 Airport Way (Lot 10, Block 2, CIIAP Subdivision). b. Lease Application -Lot 4, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park 8. OLD BUSINESS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Memo & Response dated 9/11 /97 regarding Land Use Table Work Session b. KRSMA Minutes of June 17, 1997 c. KPB Plat Committee action of 9/8/97 d. KPB Plat Committee Tentative Agenda for Sept. 22, 1997 e. KPB Planning Commission Tentative agenda for Sept. 22, 1997 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: Agenda Sept 24 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 24, 1997 - T:00 p.m. Chairman: Carl Glick *** MINUTES *** Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Carl Glick, Michael Christian (arrived at 7:05 p.m.) Members Absent: Karen Mahurin Others Present: City Engineer Jack LaShot, Councilman Hal Smalley, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA ADDING THE HANDOUTS PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE MEETING AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY BRYSON. AGENDA WAS APROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. (Note: Handouts included a copy of the City Council Agenda for September 17, 1997 and the Zubeck Appeal Determination). 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: -September 10, 1997 WERNER-QUADE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 10, 199T AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE. MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 WERE APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ97-44 -Conditional Use Permit/Bed 8a Breakfast, 565 Robin Drive (Lots ? 8s 8, Block 3, Sungate Park Subdivision). Application submitted by Diana Pierce. Planning & Zoning Commission September 24, 1997 Page 1 BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ97-44. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE. Tom Reiner, 505 Robin Drive, Kenai, Alaska: Reiner stated for the record that he is opposed to any commercial businesses or ventures going into the neighborhood. A similar situation was fought approximately three years ago when arestaurant/catering business wanted to go in. Reiner felt the current owners would do a wonderful business but has concern with the possibility of it pursuing a beer and wine dispensary license in the future. His additional concern was with the safety of the children in the neighborhood as the business will increase traffic. John Thomas, 525 Robin Drive, Kenai, Alaska: Thomas stated that he wouldn't be opposed to a bed and breakfast in the neighborhood but would be opposed to more traffic and having a sign on the road. Diane Pierce (Applicant), 565 Robin Drive, Kenai Alaska: Pierce addressed the concerns expressed by Reiner and Thomas. Pierce felt there is no comparison between her bed and breakfast and a restaurant. Pierce explained that it is her intent to provide one, possibly two bedrooms in her basement so the traffic in the area would consist of two vehicles at the most. Pierce stated there was not a lot of small children in the neighborhood so the traffic should not be a concern. Pierce indicated she had no intention of putting up a sign as she didn't want her home to look like a commercial area. Glick asked about parking for the extra vehicles. Pierce explained her driveway and RV parking area is designed to hold up to five vehicles at one time. Bryson requested that Administration address the issue of allowable signs. La Shot explained the code allows one sign up to 32 square feet in this zone. He pointed out this was different from a home occupation sign. Werner-Quade expressed concern with the basement being up to code for sleeping and asked if a building permit was required to finish the basement. It was pointed out the issue of egress windows, etc., will be addressed with the building permit. VOTE Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes Nord Yes Mahurin Absent Christian Yes Glick Yes Planning & Zoning Commission September 24, 1997 Page 2 Motion passed unanimously provided the applicant meet the requirements pointed out in the Conditional Use Permit. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ97-46 -Landscape/Site Plan - 325 Airport Way 9 Lot 10, Block 2, CHAP Subdivision). GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ97-46. MOTION SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. Goecke asked if this was being taken one step at a time or is it all inclusive. It was determined that it is all inclusive. Staff had no additional comments. VOTE Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes Nord Yes Mahurin Absent Christian Yes Glick Yes b. Lease Application -Lot 4, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LEASE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY SALAMATOF NATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. MOTION SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. La Shot requested the following items be added under "Conditions of Acceptance" on the back page of the lease application. Construction must begin by spring/ summer of 1998. 2. The completion date of major construction be within two years of effective date of the lease. 3. Intended uses may require a Conditional Use Permit. Discussion took place on what was actually being approved. La Shot pointed out it was the vacant City lot next door to the lot the building is on. La Shot added, the Commission is to determine whether the intended use complies with the zoning ordinance. It was noted that Salamatof Native Corporation owns all lots where the building is located. The building is in the process of being refurbished and remodeled for use as a Head Start Program facility. Planning & Zoning Commission September 24, 1997 Page 3 There has been discussion as to whether or not this was the highest and best use for the property. Christian asked if there were any environmental studies planned for the ground to determine if there is any contaminated soils since the building is a former automotive shop. La Shot answered that there hasn't been any mention of a study but it may be appropriate to look at before it is leased. Goecke stated that he felt that as long as the City got fair market value for the lot then he had no opposition to the lease. Bookey stated that lease rates are 6% of the appraised value of the lot and asked if the lease rate would be impacted if improvements were made to the City property. La Shot replied that since it was leased bare then the 6% rate applies as long as they provided the improvements. He added that if the City provided the improvements then the lease rate is impacted. Nord expressed concern with the environmental impact of having a playground on the property and asked if a Conditional Use Permit would be required. It was again asked if the Commission is to recommend that Council approve the lease. La Shot verified that was correct and added if they intended to have use before the lease was consummated, Administration would recommend they go through the conditional use process. It was also verified that when the conditional use process begins it would include both properties. VOTE Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes Nord yes Mahurin Absent Christian Yes Glick Yes 4. OLD BUSINESS: None 5. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: None 6. REPORTS: a. City Council: Smalley apologized for not attending the last two meetings, he was involved in other City activities. The following report was provided using the September 17 City Council Meeting Agenda as a guide: Mr. Baldwin gave the City an overview of the proposed multi-purpose sports facility. It will be abare-boned, 2 to 3 sided type open facility Planning & Zoning Commission September 24, 1997 Page 4 which will provide covered ice skating in winter and other activities in the summer. No site has been selected at this time but the mental health lands have been looked at. Council decided the Dairy Queen building was not needed and will be sold. The City has surplus items for sale (a list was passed around to Commission members). The books listed were given to the Library to go through. The City Council will not support the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan as it exists as the concern is still over the lower 4 miles of the Kenai River and the potential impact on the canneries and commercial fishing that takes place there. The Airport Master Plan was submitted. The 2500 foot taxiway extension is nearing completion and should be paved soon. The runway may be extended in the future. A resolution was passed designating the water quality and quantity as a high priority capital improvement project. The City is planning to develop a new well near the golf course area. This should help the pressure situation in the summer when there is a high water usage. A matching grant program has been identified and will be requested next week. The Land Use Table meeting will be held at the end of the Planning and Zoning October 8 meeting. It is anticipated the meeting will take approximately one hour. The potential computer software problems in the year 2000 were discussed. There is already an impact on the City in the Finance Department as one program is no longer available. Since the City needs to upgrade this system it is possible as much as $80,000.00 will be spent next year. Council overturned the Borough's Zoning position on the Zubeck appeal. b. Borough Planning: Bryson reported the Planning Commission met on September 22, 1997. All but one of the plats were approved. The item not approved was the hatchery in the Moose Pass area. Item F-1, a petition to vacate 17 feet of roadway width adjacent to Sports Lake Road was not approved. Planning overrode Administration on Item H-1, D and E. The individual wanted to subdivide without requiring a subdivision Planning 8v Zoning Commission September 24, 1997 Page 5 survey, however, they didn't conform to several items. Item K-1 was withdrawn, this was a wetlands fill near the Cheechako News area. c. Administration: La Shot provided a project update report. The airport taxiway extension and gravel runway project is nearing a point where paving may be possible depending upon weather and availability of a paving crew. The fire training center project has begun with clearing, grubbing and excavating. Mission Street work should begin next week. Christian asked about paving in his subdivision where holes were dug to allow for sewer work. La Shot answered that work was on a list of areas that need to be patched and they are attempting to get a paving crew in but they are working in the Pass at this time. La Shot stated the animal control facility project is coming along very well. Glick asked about Wal-Mart, he heard the leased lands were not approved. Smalley explained that Wal-Mart declined to sign the lease so at this time they are not planning to build in the City of Kenai. Smalley continued by stating the Council will discuss the 12 acre parcel of property to determine whether or not it should be made into smaller parcels. It was asked what part of the lease Wal-Mart didn't like. La Shot answered that they didn't care for the appraised value of the property which may have been an excuse to pull out of the deal. 7. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 8. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Memo & Response date 9/11/97 regarding Land Use Table Work Session b. KRSMA Minutes of June 17, 1997 c. KPB Plat Committee action of 9/8/9? d. KPB Plat Committee Tentative Agenda for September 22, 1997 e. KPB Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for September 22, 1997 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: Commissioner Werner-Quade commented on the broken glass that was left on the road after the vehicle accident on September 23 at the corner of Walker Avenue and the Kenai Spur Highway. Werner-Quade believes more clean-up effort should be made. Planning 8v Zoning Commission September 24, 1997 Page 6 Commissioner Nord stated that she was pleased with Council's decision to put the Dairy Queen property on the market and to offer it to the general public. Commissioner Christian apologized for being late and commented on the Norville Building in front of Carr's and K-Mart. Christian reported that Norville made a very strong comment at one of the meetings on how he was going to make the backside of the building look presentable from the road. Christian went on to say he didn't know what Norville's intentions are at this point but it doesn't look as though he's fulfilling the promise he made about it being a good looking building from the road. 10. ADJOURNMENT: GOECKE MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, C ntract Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission September 24, 1997 Page 7