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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-12 P&Z MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ~ ~ AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS November 12, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. http://www. Kenai.net/city 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 22, 1997 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ97-51 -Baron Park Subdivision No. 1 1 b. PZ97-52-VIP Park Estates, Alexander Replat 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ97-48-Conditional Use Permit-Head Start School-120 & 130 Willow Street North (Lots 4 & 5A, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park), Kenai, Alaska-Salamatof Native Association, Inc. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ97-53-Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ96-9, Lodging and Boat Parking, 1 125 Angler Drive (Lot 8, Angler Acres Part 3), Kenai, Alaska-From Helen & Bryan Lowe to Jackie Johnson 8. OLD BUSINESS: a. KMC14.20.160 (bl (6) [A]-Townhouses 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Planning Commission Action of October 13, 1997 b. Memo from KPB Planning Department dated October 18, 1997 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISS; November 12, 1997 - 7:00 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, Karen Mahurin, Carl Glick, Michael Christian Members Absent: Barb Nord Others Present: Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF THE INFORMATION ITEM RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING. GOECKE ALSO ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. AGENDA WAS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Note: The information item is the letter from Senator Patrick Leahy regarding Legislation that will affect how municipalities are ran. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: -October 22, 1997 MAHURIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 1997 AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 22, 1997 WERE APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. P297-51 -Baron Park Subdivision No. 11 WERNER-QUADE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ97-51. SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. Planning 8v Zoning Commission November 12, 199? Page 1 Kebschull reported this plat is similar to the last one approved by Planning and Zoning in this subdivision where the lot line was moved on lA-8A. Goecke asked if it was now one big lot. Kebschull verified that it was still three lots. The former lot line on lA-7A was previously moved and this time an area was provided to the right to perhaps allow for parking. Bryson asked if the last proposed lot line location was shown on the plat. Kebschull stated the last time it was the middle lot that was moved (Kebschull pointed out the exact location on the plat). When asked if this was approved previously Kebschull replied that it was but it is being brought back to add a jag on the adjacent lot (again the exact location was pointed out on the plat). VOTE Bryson Yes Goecke Yes Mahurin Yes Glick Yes Werner-Quade Yes Nord Absent Christian Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. PZ97-52 -VIP Park Estates, Alexander Replat MAHURIN MOVED TO APPROVED P297-52. SECONDED BY GOECKE. Staff had no additional comments. VOTE Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes Nord Absent Mahurin Yes Christian Yes Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ9?-48 -Conditional Use Permit -Head Start School - 120 8a 130 Willow Street North (Lots 4 & 5A, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park), Kenai, Alaska, Salamatof Native Association, Inc. Planning 8s Zoning Commission November 12, 1997 Page 2 WERNER-QUADE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ-97-48. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MAHURIN. Jim Segura, Salamatof Native Association President and Manager, Kenai, Alaska. Mr. Segura introduced Kelly Wolfe, the Project Manager who will be doing the construction. Segura stated they attended the meeting to answer any questions regarding the project. Bryson stated he interpreted that the right-of--way from the centerline on Willow Street is 50'. Segura verified that it was. Bryson asked if the proposed parking area was in the front 30' of the property. Segura verified that it was. Bryson expressed concern that by the time the parking becomes perpendicular to the property line there wouldn't be enough room to get by. Segura reported the parking scheme may change. Bryson stated that 40' minimum may be required. Mahurin stated she supported the project as it is something the City has needed for quite some time. Mahurin reported that she asked Mr. Segura questions before the meeting and will support a Conditional Use Permit. She was concerned at first because of safety and security issues. Mahurin also pointed out they are working on the buildings next door so doesn't see any problem with the project. Bryson asked if the area proposed for landscaping will be grass in front of the parking area. Segura and Wolfe verified that it would be. VOTE Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes Nord Absent Mahurin Yes Christian Yes Glick Yes MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ97-53 -Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ96-9, Lodging and Boat Parking, 1125 Angler Drive (Lot 8, Angler Acres Part 3), Kenai, Alaska -From Helen 8s Bryan Lowe to Jackie Johnson GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ9?-53. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BRYSON. Planning & Zoning Commission November 12, 1997 Page 3 WERNER-QUADE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ-97-48. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MAHURIN. Jim Segura, Salamatof Native Association President and Manager, Kenai, Alaska. Mr. Segura introduced Kelly Wolfe, the Project Manager who will be doing the construction. Segura stated they attended the meeting to answer any questions regarding the project. Bryson stated he interpreted that the right-of--way from the centerline on Willow Street is 50'. Segura verified that it was. Bryson asked if the proposed parking area was in the front 30' of the property. Segura verified that it was. Bryson expressed concern that by the time the parking becomes perpendicular to the property line there wouldn't be enough room to get by. Segura reported the parking scheme may change. Bryson stated that 40' minimum may be desirable. Mahurin stated she supported the project as it is something the City has needed for quite some time. Mahurin reported that she asked Mr. Segura questions before the meeting and will support a Conditional Use Permit. She was concerned at first because of safety and security issues. Mahurin also pointed out they are working on the buildings next door so doesn't see any problem with the project. Bryson asked if the area proposed for landscaping will be grass in front of the parking area. Segura and Wolfe verified that it would be. VOTE Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes Nord Absent Mahurin Yes Christian Yes Glick Yes MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ97-53 -Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ96-9, Lodging and Boat Parking, 1125 Angler Drive (Lot 8, Angler Acres Part 3), Kenai, Alaska -From Helen & Bryan Lowe to Jackie Johnson GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ97-53. MOTION WAS BY BRYSON. Planning & Zoning Commission November 12, 1997 Page 3 j Kebschull stated this was a straight transfer. The applicant stated they will continue the present restrictions under the current permit. Christian asked if there were any complaints since the last Conditional Use Permit was issued. Kebschull replied to her knowledge no complaints were received. It appears most of the occupants in the area either participate in this type of operation and/or agree with it. Christian pointed out there was no opposition present at the meeting so he assumed there were no problems with it. VOTE Bryson Yes Goecke Yes Mahurin Yes Glick Yes Werner-Quade Yes Nord Absent Christian Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. OLD BUSINESS: a. KMC 14.20.160 (b) (6) [A] -Townhouses CHRISTIAN MOVED TO BRING KMC 14.20.160 TO THE TABLE FOR DISCUSSION. MOTION SECONDED BY MAHURIN. Kebschull stated this recommended change in the Ordinance comes as a result of the land use table work session. At that time it was realized the Ordinance did not list all zones in the City and the City Attorney felt it needed to be updated. (Kebschull made reference to the memo included in the packet from Mr. Springer). As Springer noted in the memo the City failed to include all zones. The Mayor expressed concern that if we used lot size coverage in the smaller zones it would eliminate those lots from being allowed to have townhouses on them. When the Ordinance was looked at again in the Development Requirements Table it was noted those sections were not included in the percentage. Mr. Springer researched further and found those requirements are dealt with in the building code. Kebschull stated per the memo the recommendation is the Development Requirements Table be used and the percentages listed. The zones that are not listed would meet the requirement of the building code. Kebschull asked if Planning and Zoning would like to schedule a public hearing on this resolution. Christian asked if the blank spaces in the Development Requirements Table should be interpreted as there being no restrictions. Kebschull Planning & Zoning Commission November 12, 1997 Page 4 replied those would be regulated by the building code. Kebschull stated there are some zones where you can build right up to a lot line and used the Salamatof buildings as an example. The two buildings are now connected and they built right over the lot line. The buildings are separated by a fire wall. Kebschull again stated the building code determines how a building could be built. Glick asked if the Table follows the maximum height requirements. Kebschull could not comment on that as the table was being reviewed for the percentage of lot coverage. Mr. Springer would have to answer the question. Kebschull reported the Table needs to be completely revised and is another goal for Administration. Kebschull confirmed the information from the Development Requirements Table is being included into the Ordinance as the two currently do not match. Werner-Quade asked if the definition of townhouses was approved the same time cabin rentals was approved. Kebschull answered that she didn't think so. Kebschull read from the Code and townhouse is defined as a single family dwelling unit constructed as a series or group of two or more units separated from adjoining unit by an approved party wall or walls extending from the basement of either floor to the roof along linking lot line. Kebschull also pointed out that townhouse owners own the land the structure sits on and the land is jointly owned with condominiums. Bryson added that both the words townhouse and condominium have a legal definition as well and there is a State law that allows it to be used in a certain manner. MAHURIN MOVED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING ON KMC 14-20-160 (B) (6) [A]. SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. VOICE VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Kebschull will schedule a public hearing. 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: None 10. REPORTS: b. City Council: Planning & Zoning Commission November 12, 1997 Page 5 ~ Bannock apologized for Councilman Smalley's absence at the last Planning and Zoning meeting. Smalley was attending a Capital Improvements work session. Bannock made the following report: Dr. Pete Hansen addressed Council with a proposal to purchase property in Old Towne for the purpose of building a viewing park in the bluff area. This park will be named after his late son. This issue will come back to Council on November 19, 1997 in the form of a resolution and there will be a public hearing. A large group of people interested in the proposed multi-use ice facility attended the Council meeting. Council gave an overview of what the City has done and is planning to do with regard to the building and financing of the structure. The plan is take the proceeds from the sale of some lots along the golf course to build athree-sided, covered, unrefrigerated ice facility. Council is working with several governmental agencies on the land transfer issue. The capital improvements list includes sewer treatment plant improvements, roads, and a proposed maintenance facility which will be shared by airport and general funds to house airport and City equipment. The City awarded a contract to PTI Communications for public pay telephones. This is a five year contract and the City would get a portion of the money from the phones. PTI will be the sole supplier of pay telephones within the City facilities. A contract was awarded to Aries Industries for a Sewer Line Video Camera and Recording System. This system will allow the City to identify problem areas. Item G-1 involved changing some of the wording in the lease involving security deposits and cleaning at Vintage Pointe Manor. This is a result of some serious cigarette smoke damage. Goecke asked if the park proposed by Dr. Hansen would allow for public usage. Bannock reported it will be available to the public. The intent is for the area to be a viewing park and benches will be provided. A statue of a boy scout is also proposed. There will be no playground. This will be a low maintenance area. Goecke asked if the City would buy or let them purchase the lot between the Hakkinen property. Bannock state that piece of property is not in Planning 8v Zoning Commission November 12, 1997 Page 6 ~. City hands and according to the minutes of that meeting there is no plan ~ for that owner to enter into the park. Christian asked if the bluff area was in danger of erosion and if it would be a problem for the City in the future. Bannock replied the area, according to aerial and ground photographs and compared to other areas, seems to be well protected from the elements. Discussion took place on the potential liability to the City. Bannock felt strongly that liability would not be an issue. Mahurin stated she supported the project and pointed out that not having playground equipment will help with the liability issue. She hoped this could be worked out with the Hansens as she strongly supports the concept. Bannock explained the exact location of the proposed park. b. Borough Planning: Bryson reported there were two meetings since the last Planning and Zoning meeting. At the October 24 meeting, Item I-l, Ashton Park was discussed. This is a subdivision and the developer is proposing lots of 20,000 plus square foot. He is also proposing a community water supply to provide for the lot size development. A well reserve was placed by the developer for the community well which has a 200' buffer zone required. The developer located the area for the well near the property line at the edge of the subdivision so that a large part of that protective radius was off of this property. The adjacent property owner, a well driller, is aware of the impact of issues like this and protested to the Borough that this was an undue burden on him. The well was already drilled and the Borough required the developed to relocate the well. The developer objected to that request. Bryson reported this was the first time this interpretation has been used to limit a developer on locating a well. Administration recommended redesign of the subdivision and the recommendation was reversed by the Planning Commission. It is expected a lot more would be heard regarding this issue. At the November 10 meeting, item G-3 was the area of major interest as it dealt with Community Correctional Residential Centers. The Borough has come up with a modification of the guides and criteria for community correctional residential centers throughout the Borough. Bryson had a copy of the proposed modifications for interested individuals. Mahurin asked if these facilities are commonly called halfway houses. Bryson confirmed they are. Planning & Zoning Commission November 12, 1997 Page 7 c. Administration: Kebschull asked Commissioners to look at the meeting schedule for December. The second meeting is scheduled for Christmas Eve and consideration needs to be given to cancel or reschedule. December 18, 19, and 22 are open. After discussion it was decided to ask Council to cancel the December 24, 1997 meeting. Kebschull noted the packet deadline for the next meeting is before noon on Wednesday, November 19, 1997. Kebschull made reference to the article in the paper regarding the Townsite signs. It was the City's intent to take the signs down for the winter. They will be put back up approximately May 1, 1998. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Planning Commission Action of October 13, 1997 b. Memo from KPB Planning Department dated October 18, 1997 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: Commissioner Goecke stated it was nice to have Councilman Bannock present at the meeting. Commissioner Werner-Quade stated the Contract Secretary's minutes are very easy to read, clear and concise. Roper thanked Werner-Quade. 14. ADJOURNMENT: NIAHURIN MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT ?:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Con a Secretary Planning 8~ Zoning Commission November 12, 1997 Page 8