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Home My WebLink About1995-07-12 P&Z MinutesAl 0 0 o ~Iln2~ LJ outs CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ~~ *'AGENDA~" 'Carried forward from previous agenda Council Chambers 210 Fldal o Kenai Alaska July 12, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 14, 1995 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD PLANNING "a. Resolution PZ 95-35: Strawberry Road Innes Subdivision Plat Approval ~b. Landscaping/Site Plan Review -Diane I~ofstedt, 605 Main Street c. Petition to Vacate Utility Easement - Laddville Repiat B. PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 minutes} "a. Resolution PZ 95-33: Conditional Use Permit for John Ragan Non-conforming use in a General Commercial Zone 'b. Resolution PZ 95-34: Supporting the Council of the City of Kenai's Ordinance prohibiting the keeping of certain kinds of livestock within the City of Kenai. 7. NEW BUSINES 'a. Comprehensive Plan Review: Public Facilities & Services 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. Letter to Corps of Engineers by Jack La Shot, re: Faster permit 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS i4. ADJOURNMENT appGl(o~[~D CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **MINUTES** *Carried forward from previous agenda Council Chambers 210 Fidal o Kenai Alaska July 12, 1985, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL Members present: Bill Toppa, Phil Bryson, Karen Mahurin, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Carl Glick, Kevin Walker Members absent: None Also present: Councilman Duane Bannock; Jack La Shot, City Engineer; Loretta Harvey, Administrative Assistant 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Walker noted two items to add to the agenda. Under Information a letter from City Attorney Cary Graves; and under Camp Plan Review, the Fire Department. MOTION AND VOTE: RON GOECKE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. CARL GLICK SECONDED. AGENDA APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June ~4, 1995 MOTION AND VOTE: KAREN MAHURIN MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. RON GOECKE SECONDED AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MINUTES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None } 5, PLANNING *a. Resolution PZ 95-35: Strawberry Raad Innes Subdivision Plat Approval MOTION: RON GOECKE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF PZ 95-35 STRAWBERRY ROAD INNES SUBDIVISION. STAFF COMMENTS: Jack La Shot reported that all lots fronted on Strawberry Road. If further development is planned an installation agreement would be required. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: None. VOTE: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade Mahurin Glick Walker YES YES YES YES YES YES YES RESOLUTION PZ 95-35 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. *b. Resolution PZ 95-36: !-andscaping/Site Plan Review -Diane Lofstedt, 605 Main Street MOTION: KAREN MAHURIN MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ 95-36. RON GOECKE SECONDED. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1995 Page 2 ~~ STAFF REPORT: Jack La Shat noted the Commission had recently approved a conditional use permit far the cabins the plan referred to. The LandscapinglSite Plan Review is required if construction cost exceeds $10,000. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Phil Bryson asked if the Historic Board has reviewed this development? La Shot said it was just outside the TSH zone in Central Commercial, therefore, it did not need to be reviewed . VOTE: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade Mahurin Gllck Walker YES YES YES YES YES YES YES RESOLUTION PZ 95-36 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. c. Petition to Vacate Utility Easement - Laddville Replat MOTION: PHIL BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE PETITION TO VACATE UTILITY EASEMENT LADDVILLE REPEAT. CARL GLICK SECONDED. STAFF REPORT: Jack La Shat reported the owner of the property, Clarence Ladd, wished to eliminate a 10 X 10 easement that was originally placed to facilitate a junction box, which Ladd does not need. Phil Bryson asked if staff had a recommendation. La Shot said he would recommend approval. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commissfan July 12, 1995 Page 3 I:~Ir ~ ~ LCD VOTE: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade Mahurin - Glick Walker YES YES YES YES YES YES YES PETITION TO VACATE UTILITY EASEMENT - LADDVILLE REPEAT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS {3 minutes} *a. Resolution PZ 95-33: Conditional Use Permit far Jahn Ragan Non-conforming use in a General Commercial Zone MOTION: RON GOECKE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ 95-33. BILL TOPPA SECONDED. STAFF REPORT: Jack La Shot reported this was for an existing home which the applicant wishes to expand and remodel. The Code disallows this use in a Commercial zone. However this home was in place prior to zoning and is adjacent to a residential area, and therefore consistent with the neighborhood. PUBLIC COMMENT: Marty Ragan, applicant, said the original building permit for the home listed the zone Rural Residential {RR}, also the Borough assessments list residential as the zone. The Ragan's did not realize there would be a problem remodelling this home and were con#used about when the zone was changed. Loretta Harvey, said she had spoken to Borough Planning regarding this issue. On the zoning base map the area is listed as Commercial, therefore the designation has never been changed. Also, on the Borough assessments residential is not the zoning designation, but the type of use of the property. END PUBLIC COMMENT. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1995 Page 4 ppo o~V112~ uu¢ COMMISSION DISCUSSION: } Phil Bryson said he felt this was an appropriate use for this property given the special circumstances. VOTE: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade Mahurin Glick Waiker YES YES YES YES YES YES YES RESOLUTION PZ 95-33 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. '"b. Resolution PZ 95-34: Supporting the Council of the City of Kenai's Ordinance prohibiting the keeping of certain kinds of livestock within the City of Kenai. MOTION: RON GOECKE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ 95-34. BILL TOPPA SECONDED. STAFF REPORT: Jack La Shot said the Animal Control Officer was unable to attend the meeting but had :same concerns with the Ordinance as written. It would be extremely difficult to determine what exists at the time the Ordinance would be enacted, and what was obtained after enactment. Godek was not totally opposed, but felt the Ordinance should possibly address parcel size, such as no livestock under 1 acre lots, eta. Phil Bryson stated he was generally opposed to any ordinance which evolved from a small number of complaints within the community. Residential areas which would most likely be impacted by this problem would probably be governed by covenants which should address the situation. It might be appropriate to limit the Ordinance to a RS~2 zone. Bryson said he would take issue with the wording regarding 4 animals. Ron Goecke agreed with the Ordinance and said he does not feel the city is the place for livestock. Goecke noted that P&Z was only advisory and that Council would have the final decision on such an Ordinance. i Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, ~ 995 Fags 5 G1p00~ ~r~ Karen Mahurin said there were several Items in the language of the Ordinance that concerned her. She also felt that enforcement and maintenance of such an Ordinance would be very difficult. Mahurin supported the Ordinance in concept, but not as written. Kevin Walker stated apposition to the Ordinance, because there were too many flaws. He did not feel comfortable with the city having control over types of animals people can have on their private property. VOTE: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quads Mahurin Gllck Walker NO YES NO NO NO NO NO RESOLUTION PZ 95-34 FAILED BY MAJORITY VOTE. 7. NEW BUSINESS *a. Comprehensive Plan Review: Public Facilities & Services ~~ Police De artment: Carl Glick reported this had been included in the packet. He noted on the new chart the definition of property versus violent crimes needed to ba added. Fire Department: Ron Goecke reported the update was handed out at the meeting. He did not agree with the statement regarding reduction of insurance rates. Animal Control: No changes. Parks and Rec: Teresa Werner-Quads submitted the changes to staff. She requested copies of the Parks &Rec Wrap up of 1984 which outlined updated Goals and Objectives for that department. Kenai Planning aRd Zoning Commission July 12, i 995 Page 6 ~~~p~Od~D Airport: Teresa Werner-Quads submitted changes to staff, and noted there were several changes to Future Airport Improvements. Utilities: Phil Bryson submitted changes to staff. 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS 10. REPORTS a. City Council Councilman Duane Bannock noted there were two agendas in the packet. At the meeting of June 21 the Council reviewed a request for a donation of $100,000 to the Economic Development District ~EDD) to acquire the ARCO building for their offices. The Council did not take action on this, they are waiting to see what the Borough Assembly does. The borough has also been asked to donate $100,000 to this project. The Council held a Board of Adjustment hearing on the Rezone which was requested by DeWayne Benton. Council will be rendering a decision within 30 days of the hearing. July 5, the Council awarded a contract to Kraxberger Drilling for construction of a new well. Bannock asked Jack to further report on this. Jack La Shot noted the well site is on the Spur Highway between the two existing wells. The City has the permit from the Borough and Kraxberger should be placing the well casing within the next 2 weeks. The Borough is working on a land reclassification and along-term lease with the city for this property. b. Borough Planning Phil Bryson noted the June 26 agenda was included in the packet and he had not attended that meeting. The July 10 meeting agenda was not included, and the only thing related to the City of Kenai was Innes Subdivision off Strawberry Road, which was approved. Kenai Punning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1995 Page 7 ~ppG~Ood~D c. Administration Jack La Shat noted the Coast Guard had withdrawn their request to lease airport lands. The FAA shot down the request. The City was working with the Guard to find other sites, but the Guard has now leased some property towards Nikiski for the DPGS sytem. Phil Bryson asked who paid for the survey the Coast Guard did on the proposed lease land? La Shot said the Guard paid for the survey. Jack La Shat also reported the Spur Highway project is in full swing and it is hoped it will be almost completed by the end of this summer. The contractor has worked with a neighbor of the project, by paving the exit from the gravel site to the project and creating a new exit. So far the project is going smoothly. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 12. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Letter to Corps of Engineers by Jack La Shot, re: Foster permit b. Letter from Cary Graves, City Attorney - 211 Sterling Court Chairman Walker noted the letter which was in response to the Commission's concern } that the referenced address might be a group home. Walker felt the explanation was clear that this was not a group home situation. 1S. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Carl Glick noted the Borough Assembly had appropriated $100,000 to the Economic Development District {EDD) for purchase of the ARCO building. Glick said he would not be at the next meeting and asked to be excused. 14~ ADJOURNMENT There being na further business Ron Goecke moved for adjournment at approximately 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _. - ----- - or~tta E: Harvey, Admi istr eve Assistant C__~~.__ Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1995 Page 8 ~~f~~~Ood~D