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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-13 P&Z Minutes Tentative RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ****March 13, 1991**** City Hall Council Chambers AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 23, 1991 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. PLANNING 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Land Required for Public Purpose ~,b. Lot 9, Block 2, F.B.O. Subdivision Request to Purchase ,,~. Lease Application - Alaska Industrial Development and ~ Export Authority - Lot 6 BL 2 Fidalgo Commercial Center ~. Petition to Vacate Ten Foot Utility easement along northerly, easterly and westerly boudaries of Tract A., Baron Park No. 5, within the City of Kenai. Section 33, T6N, R11W. 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Comp Plan - Economic Trends 8. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Kenai City Council Agenda - February 20 & March 6, 1991 b. American Planning Association Training Seminar c. KPB Planning Commission Agenda - February 11 & March 11, 1991 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 12. ADJOURNMENT i ,d, =t RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION March 13, 1991 City Hall Council Chambers Phil Bryson, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Staff 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION AND VOTE: ~ ,r- n,.. ~ - . ~~ ~ em_4 WL~' _~__,_"iV G-= Phil Bryson, Tom Murphy, Kathy Scott, Duane Bannock, Saylor Rehm, Art Graveley, Hal Smalley Howard Hackney, Kim Howard, Loretta Harvey Commissioner Graveley moved for approval. Commissioner Bannock seconded. Passed by Unanimous Consent i 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 23, 1991 Commissioner Graveley noted that under the Motion for Resolution 91-4, he was shown as making the motion and also the second, Commissioner Murphy had seconded that motion. So noted. Commissioner Scott noted that she had requested an excused absence for the next meeting. So noted. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Murphy moved for approval of the minutes as corrected, seconded by Commissioner Graveley. Passed by Unanimous Consent. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. PLANNING 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Land Required for Public Purpose i 1 1 Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant, explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission had reviewed a list of parcels which were proposed to be sold in an upcoming land sale, at a previous KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 2 meeting. At that meeting the Commission had requested that a five acre tract be withheld from a 77 acre parcel, in Mommsen's Subdivision for a park. Since that meeting the City realized they had obtained a parcel of property, of approximately the same size and location as the Mommsen's parcel, through foreclosure. The City Administration brought to the Council's attention that the property shown on the attached map could be retained rather than the five acre parcel selected by the Commission. This would allow the 77 acres to be included in the land sale. Council unanimously voted to pass Ordinance 1414-91 finding that all the foreclosed properties on the list were not needed for public purpose. Administration asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission wished to retain Tract A, Mommsen's Addition No. 2 for a future park? MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Graveley made a motion to retain Tract A, Mommsen's Addition No. 2 for a future park. Commissioner Rehm seconded. Passed unanimously. b. Lot 9, Block 2, F.B.O. Subdivision - Request to Purchase Kim Howard, referred to a memorandum to P & Z, which requested that the referenced property be made available for sale by competitive bid. Howard explained that it had taken 2 years for the F.A.A. to release this property and asked for the Commission's recommendation to Council on whether the property should be sold or retained for a public purpose. Commissioner Murphy asked where the access was to this property? Howard responded that the access was through an easement on Lot 3. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Bannock moved that Lot 9, Block 2 F.B.O. Subdivision be sold by competitive bid. Commissioner Scott seconded. Passed unanimously. c. Lease Application - Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIEDA) - Lot 6 Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center Kim Howard referred to a memo in regard to the lease application submitted by AIDEA for the referenced property. The land lease RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 3 was terminated by Court Order and the property has been returned to the possession of the City. The building is owned by AIDEA and they are requesting to lease the land. Their intention is to sell the building and later assign the land lease to the buyer. Commissioner Bannock asked if the City would have any input into what type of business the building could be used for? Howard referred to KMC 21.10.030 (5) which states the intended use must comply with the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan of the City. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Scott moved approval of Lease application by AIEDA. Commissioner Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously. d. Petition to Vacate Ten Foot Utility Easement along northerly, easterly and westerly boundaries of Tract A., Baron Park No. 5, within the City of Kenai, Section 33, T6N, R11W. Kim Howard explained that the vacation would eliminate the utility easement. Tract A has been divided into a larger parcel and the existing easement lines might conflict with future development of this tract. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission had already approved the vacation, and the City Council had 30 days to veto that decision. Administration was seeking a recommendation to Council on this matter from the Planning and Zoning Commission. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Rehm moved to recommend to Council, approval of Petition to Vacate Ten Foot Utility Easement along northerly, easterly and westerly boundaries of Tract A., Baron Park No. 5, within the City of Renai, Section 33, T6N, R11W. Commissioner Graveley seconded. Passed unanimously. 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Comp Plan - Economic Trends Chairman Bryson asked that this portion of the agenda be moved to a work session at the end of the regular meeting. He also requested that item 8: Reports be switched with item 9: Persons Present Not Scheduled. RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 4 8. PERSON PRESENT NOT SCHEDIILED Steven Peloza introduced himself to the Commission and explained that he was looking into the possibility of opening a retail business in Old Kenai on Lot 39-A, Dolchok Subdivision. He was considering a small gift shop/art gallery, which would be located across from the Russian Orthodox Church. Because the business would be in the TSH zone, he was seeking the Commission's approval for this development. Commissioner Murphy asked if the building was part of the historical registry? Peloza answered that the home was built in 1919 and was not part of the registry. Commissioner Graveley asked what changes would be made to the building? Peloza said he would just be repairing and painting the outside of the building and possibly some repair to the roof. Commissioner Graveley asked if there would be adequate parking in that area? Peloza-said that there was currently a parking shortage in that area and he expected mostly foot traffic. Commissioner Graveley asked what kind of signs would identify the shop? Peloza said he would install a small wooden sign, possibly on the front of the building. After further discussion Commissioner Scott said she agreed with the proposal in concept but felt that the Commission needed more time to look at the plans, site, etc. She asked that the discussion be carried over to the next agenda. Chairman Bryson asked that the item be included on the March 27th agenda. So noted. 9. REPORTS a. City Council Councilman Smalley reported that the City was seeking funding in Juneau for several local projects, which included the development RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 5 of two new city parks. One site for a new park would be on the bluff near the Senior Center and the new Congregate Housing Facility. A work session had been held with Carr's representatives, the Council, City Administrators and the Mayor to discuss possible uses for the Carr's mall, after construction of the new Carr's Center is completed. The Council would be interested in input from the public concerning uses for the old mall. b. Borough Planning Chairman Bryson reported that the Assembly had overruled the Planning Commission's approval of the DEC permit to relocate the waste from the Sterling Tesoro to the Borough landfill. The proposed K-Beach Air Quality disposal soil treatment facility is seeking a permit from DEC before they are allowed to operate. KPB Planning Commission passed the concept of this facility on the consent agenda. c. City Administration Loretta Harvey, Planning and Zoning Secretary reported that the Comprehensive Plan was near completion and that the land use section would possibly be ready for review at the next meeting. She asked that the Commission began considering time frame to present to Council and to hold public hearings on the approved draft of the Plan. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. City Council Agenda b. KPB Planning Commission Agenda 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & OUE3TION8 Commissioner Rehm asked for an excused absence from the next meeting. So noted. Commissioner Scott requested a copy of the ordinances that pertain to public purpose land use issues. She also asked for a list from the City of the lands currently available for public purpose. She also suggested the possibility of staff developing an application for use in reviewing development in the TSH zone. RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 6 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, r oretta arvey Transcribing Secretary