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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-26 P&Z MinutesQED CfTY OF KENAI --~~~, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION '"`AGENDA** Council Chambers. 210 Fidalgo. Kenai, Alaska July 2fi, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker i. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 12, 1995 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD S. PLANNING a. Resolution PZ 95-38: Angler Acres SID Part Five b. Resolution PZ 95-39: Landscaping/site Plan Review - Vozar & Swain 929 Main Street c. Development in Townsite Historic District (TSH} Vozar & Swain 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 minutes} } a. Resolution PZ 95-37: Conditional Use Permit for Beavercreek Lodge 7. NEW BUSINEcSS S. OLD BUSINESS 9. CODE. ENFORCEMENT ITEMS 10. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Kenai Parks and Rec Department Wrap-up of 1994 Season 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & LIUESTIONS 14. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF KENA1 APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **MINUTES** Council Chambers 2f0 Fldal o Kenai Alaska Jufy 26, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL Members present: Phil Bryson, Ran Goecke, Karen Mahurin, Teresa Werner-Quade, Kevin Walker Members absent: Carl Glick, Bill Toppa Also present: Councilman Hal Smalley, City Engineer Jack La Shot, Loretta Harvey Administrative Assistant 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ghairman Walker noted the handout item marked 6 a. Vozar & Strawn, should actually be listed under 5 c.; also there was a request to add Leo Grasso under Item 4. Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard. l MOTION AND VOTE: l PHIL BRYSON MOVED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. RON GOECKE SECONDED. THERE WERE NO OBJECTIONS. MINUTES PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 12, 1995 MOTION AND VOTE: RON GOECKE MOVED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. KAREN MAHURIN SECONDED. THERE WERE NO OBJECTIONS. MINUTES PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Leo Grasso, developer of the Assisted living Center which will be located next to the Senior Center, presented interior sketches of the development to the Commission. The original plans which came before P&Z were for a single story structure. The structure has been increased to two-stories, with a full basement to better facilitate the area seniors. The added space will provide for a Hospice, and an Alzheimer Center. When the complete plans are finished Mr. Grasso will bring them the plans back to P&Z, The development will include extensive landscaping, intended to blend into the surrounding park area. There will be roses, birch trees, and walking areas. Construction on the project should begin in April of 1.996, and take about 8 months to complete. The center will employee about 25 people. 5. PLANNING a. Resolution PZ 95-38: Angler Acres SID Part Five MOTION: RON GOECKE MQVED FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ 95-38, ANGLER ACRES PART FIVE. TERESA WERNER-QUADS SECONDED. STAFF REPORT. Jack La Shot noted a letter from DEC which suggested the plat approval be contingent on the applicant obtaining approval of the water and sewer systems for the proposed expansion. The owner wishes to remove the middle line of the existing plat and build another home on the property. In the KMC a 40,000 s.f. minimum is required for each prinicipal structure in the RR zone. With three dwellings on these lots the minimum area would be 120,000 s.f. Even if the lots were combined the s.f. ~~ would be less than 100,000 s.f. La Shot recommended if the plat was approved it be contingent on meeting all DEC and City requirements. Chairman Walker expressed concern that the City did not have the authority to enforce DEC requirements. La Shot explained that it is customary that the City provide DEC with comments regarding whether installation agreements were required, or if additional regulations must be met. PUBLIC COMMENT.. None. COMMISSION DISCUSSION. Phil Bryson said the only thing this plat was addressing was the combination of lot lines. He did not feel this was a problem, but if another structure is added it should meet ail DEC requirements. This could be addressed on a note on the plat, or required by the lending facility at the time of financing. Such a development would required a Class C well. VOTE: BRYSON GLICK GOECKE MAHURIN TOPpA WALKER WERNER- QUADE YES ABSENT YES YES ABSENT YES YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. Resolution PZ 95-39: Landscaping/Site Plan Review - Vozar & Strawn 929 Main Street MOTION: RON GOECKE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ 9539, LANDSCAPING~SITE PLAN REVIEW, VOZAR & STRAWN, LOCATED AT 929 MAIN STREET. STAFF COMMENT: Jack La Shot reported the only additions were that the Historic Board had reviewed the item the previous evening. The Board had requested that more information be provided to P&Z such as parking and landscaping plans. ~1 PUBLIC COMMENT: Sandra Vozar, 929 Mission Street, passed out site plans end pictures of the cabins to the Commission. She noted they will be retaining the natural vegetation in the area, which is mostly lupine. A wooden boardwalk wil! be built between the cabins. The existing building which was once Jahrig Electric will be turned into a restaurant, that will serve a salmon or halibut bake. The project will be vendors that will sell Alaska related Items. These first cabins will be phase I of the project. If things work out there will be another phase In the future. Karen Mahurin asked if the cabins will have water and sewer and bathroom facilities. Vozar said the cabins will ail have electric, only cabins that serve food will have water and sewer on site. One of the cabins will be a central restroam facility. Karen Mahurin asked how many seats the restaurant will have. Vozar said they had spoken to Bob Springer, building Official, and according to the UBC formula far figuring seating per square feet of building, the restaurant could seat approximately ~ 00 people. This would mean 40 parking spaces would be needed. The plan submitted had 71 parking places shown. Kevin Walker asked Vozar if she had seen the staff comments suggesting the lot lines be combined to facilitate the project. Vozar said she had talked to Bob Springer about this. The developers do not wish to combine Tots at this time. All cabins will be constructed within required setbacks. if the development is a success they may wish to remove lot lines at a later date. Jack l_a Shot noted the reason far the staff recommendation was that the original plans showed some cabins extending over lot lines. These encroachments are not allowed under the KMC. The cabins had been positioned to not encroach at this time. END PUBLIC COMMENT. COMMISSION DISCUSSION. Karen Mahurin said she was comfortable with the plan as outlines, but did not feel comfortable making a decision until a more detailed plan was submitted. AMENDED MOTION: PHIL BRYSON MOVED THAT APPROVAL BE CONTINGENT UPON A SUITABLE SITEPLAN SUBMITTAL TO THE CITY, SHOWING LANDSCAPING AND PARKING TO SCALE. KAREN MAHURIN SECONDED. DISCUSSION: None. VOTE: AMENDED MOTION: gRYSON GLICK GO~CK~ ~ MAHURIN 70PPA WACKIER WIEwRNER- QUADE YES ABSENT YES YES ABSENT NO YES MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY VOTE. MAiN MOTION: DISCUSSION: Phil Bryson noted it appeared that there was adequate parking available at the site. VOTE: BRYSON GLICK GOECKE MAHURIN TOPPA WALKER WERNER- QUADE YES YES YES YES ABSENT YES YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. c. Development in Townsite Historic District (TSH) Vozar & Swain MOTION: KAREN MAHURIN MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT IN TOWNSITE HISTORIC DISTRICT, VOZAR & STRAWN, LOCATED AT 929 MAIN STREET. STAFF REPORT. Jack La Shot noted this application was just for the Commission to approve the uses and character of the property development. He noted the Historic Board minutes with their recommendations was included in the meeting handouts. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Chairman Walker felt that this was a pleasing concept and a development which will benefit the City. VOTE: ~RYSON GLICK GOECKE MAHURIN TOPPA WALKER WERNER- QUADE YES ABSENT YES YES ABSENT YES YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 minutes) a. Resolution PZ 95-37: Conditional Use Permit for Beaver Creek Lodge MOTION: RON GOECKE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ 95-37, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BEAVER CREEK LODGE. TERESA WERNER- QUADE SECONDED. STAFF REPORT. Jack La Shot re orted the on final ermit of the lod a was issued in 1988 and p g p g consisted of nightly, weekly, or monthly rentals of the tri-plex. The home on the property was used as living quarters for the owners or employees of the lodge. The new permit would amend the permit to allow another single-family residence to be built on the Pots. This new residence would be used for living quarters for the owners and employees of the lodge and the tri-plex and existing home would be rented. Questions have been raised as to whether the lodge is in compliance with the original permit,. at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT. Jim Richardson, 1015 Angier Drive, noted the letter he had sent to the Commission regarding the permit (attached). He asked the Commission to deny the permit. Richardson stated the lots are very narrow in this subdivision and the extent of the current development is very disruptive to the area. If the permit is expanded it will increase traffic, noise, etc. Richardson noted the brochure attached to his letter, and stated there are presently five guides working from the lodge. He asked that the lodge be limited to three guides, which would facilitate the amount of rentals in the tri-plex. Also, the septic system is inadequate for the development. The system must be pumped at least once a week. If the permit is approved he asked that appropriate DEC requirements be required. Bill Bryant, stated he did not reside next to the property in question. He said this was zoned as a residential area and limits need to be put on these types of developments. He echoed the concerns of Jim Richardson and asked the Commission to curtail similar activities in the area. Ron Goecke asked if Bryant was affected by the traffic from this development. Bryant said he was not affected by vehicular traffic, but the guide boats utilizing the river is a problem. Gordan Sledge, said that traffic on Angler Drive is so heavy that the road is very hard to maintain. In is constantly in need of grading. The tourists are not respectful of the residents, they have actually come into his yard and picked flowers. Same of the guides are his friends, but the tourists create a problem for the area. END PUBLIC COMMENT. COMMISSION DISCUSSION. Teresa Werner-Quads said how can we ex ect to hel rotect he K n i r' p p p t e a aver when evidence of no current DEC permits are in place? She said she couldn't as a member of P&Z approve living accommodations in excess of adequate water and waste water accommodations. Karen Mahurin noted several concerns she had with the permit. The septic system is presently inadequate, with high tides there is pollution to Beaver Creek. Also, the lodge is creating a conflict between residences and the commercial development. It also appears the lodge is in violation of what was initially approved in this area. Mahurin stated she would be voting no on this permit. Phil Bryson felt this item was different from the plat approYai. The proposed expansion would create further problems with waste disposal. AMENDED MOTION; PHIL BRYSON MOVED TO AMEND MOTION TO MAKE IT CONDITIONAL ON THE CITY OF KENAI RECEIVING ASSURANCE THAT WASTE AND WATER SYSTEMS CONFORM TO DEC REQUIREMENTS. KAREN MAHURIN SECONDED. Karen Mahurin asked for clarification, on the motion. She asked 6ryson if the DEC report shows systems are okay, would he be okay with the permit. Phil Bryson, said "no", he would not be satisfied with just a letter systems were appropriate. The City would have to be assured systems were in compliance. Jack La Shot noted the City does not get involved with an-site conformance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AMENDED MOTION. Jim Richardson, expressed concerns that the other items he had outlined, would not be addressed, just the water and sewer systems, if the permit was approved, Chairman Wacker noted at this point the motion was just to address the DEC requirements. COMMISSION DISCUSSION. Na additions. VOTE; AMENDED MOTION: BRYSON GLICK GOECKE MAHURIN TOPPA WALKER WERNER- QUApE YES ABSENT YES YES ABSENT YES YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMISSION DISCUSSION -MAIN MOTION. Karen Mahurin, felt there were still toa many problems with the permit to approve it as proposed. She said she would still be voting no an this item. Phil Bryson voiced concerns that this development is exceeding the intent of the original CUP. This is nat a situation that is compatible with asingle-family neighborhood. Chairman Walker felt this area was what the Recreation Zone {R) was created for. But the R is not now utilized. When the zone is utilized this type of development should continue to be allowed by GUP. MAIN MOTION: BRYSON GLICK GOECKE MAHURIN TOPPA WALKER WERNER- QUADE NO ABSENT YES NO ABSENT YES NO MOTION FAILED BY MAJORITY. Councilman Smalley noted the public's concern over violations of CUPS along Anglers Drive. He suggested Staff investigate the area for further violations. 7. NEW BUSINESS $. OLD BUSINESS 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS 10. REPORTS a. City Council Councilman Hal Smalley reported the Council approved a $40,000 grant to the Economic Development District (EDD) for purchase of the Arco Building for a Business Incubator and Office. The Kenai Beach area is o en to di nettin The Ian established at a recent p p 9 P worksession is a three year plan, to develop parking areas, restrc~oms, boardwalks, signs, etc. Council feels it is important to not foss site of the goals regarding this sensitive area. The EDD is drafting a plan for a covered ice rink. The City is considering a bond issue for development of such a facility. A bond issue is also being considered for the Library expansion. . Ron Gaecke expressed concern that the City had given money to the EDD for an office and Business Incubation Center. As a small businessman he felt it was unfair that tax payer's money would go to support such a develapm ent. Karen Mahurin asked if a decision had been made on the DeWayne Benton. Hai Smalley said he had not attended the Board of Adjustment Hearing, and a decision had not been reached to date. b, Borough Planning Phil Bryson noted the Commission had approved a Coastal Consistency Review for Iniskin. This is a dredging operation near Homer which was approved by the Corps of Engineers. Items of interest to Kenai were two Utility Easement Vacation Requests for Beaver Creek Estates and Laddvllle Replat. These were both approved. c. Administration Jack La Shot reported that he had received a call from Don Aase, owner of the King's Inn. Aase is planning to fill in the lot behind King's Inn to prepare the area for future development. The material will come from the Kenai Spur Project. A Landscaping/Site Plan may be forthcoming on this item. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED None. 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Kenai Parks and Rec Department Wrap-up of 1994 Season 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS j Teresa Werner-Quads expressed concern about the vagueness of the Vozar proposal. She felt the Commission and City should closely scrutinize this project a5 it is developed. Karen Mahurin was glad to see someone doing something toward the development of Old Town. She was concerned over the Angler's Drive area and the impact of improper disposal systems on Beaver Creek and the Kenai River. Mahurin noted this was Loretta Harvey's last meeting as she was leaving the City. The Commission and Councilman Smalley thanked Harvey for the good job she had done for the City. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Karen Mahurin moved for adjournment. Ron Goecke seconded. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~ ? ~` G~/ Loretta ~Ha ey, Admini tive Assi t t