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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-11 P&Z Minutes~( . ~ 4' 1;3''. ' k CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA** Co[ancil Chambers, 2i0 Fidalgo October 11, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 27, 1995 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. PLANNING 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Encroachment Permit, Resoiution 95-48, Pete & Valerie ischi b. Encroachment Permit, Resolution 95-49, Sharon McKenzie 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Lease of Tidelands--Memo from Kim Howard b. Landscape Site Plan Review, Resolution 95-51, Clint Hall $. OLD BUSINESS a. Na#ional Flood Insurance Program b. Tract C, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS iQ. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 12, INFORMATION ITEMS i3. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 14. ADJOURNMENT C:\WPDOCS\PZ95\PZAGEN10.11 1 -~ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **MINUTES~~' Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo October 1 1, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL APPROVED Members present: Glick, Werner-Quade, Goecke, Bryson, Mahurin Members absent: Waf ker, Tappa Also present: Councilman Smalley, City Engineer Jack La Shot, Marilyn Kebschull Administrative Assistant}, Clint Hall, Valerie Ischi, Katherine Godek 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Acting Chairman Bryson asked if any modifications to agenda. Kebschull noted two items that were passed out to supplement items 6a and 8a. RON GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDITIONAL HANDOUTS. KAREN MAHURIN SECONDED MOTION. l VOTE: I Werner-Quade Yes Mahurin Yes Goecke Yes Bryson Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 27, 1995 KAREN MAHURIN MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27. 1995 MEETING. RON GOECKE SECONDED THE MOTION AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: Mahurin Yes Goecke Yes Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page 1 ~. PLANNING 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Encroachment Permit, Resolution 95-48, Pete & Valerie Ischi Acting Chairman Bryson asked for staff report. Kebschull stated she was unable to add additional comments and noted staff comments in packets. Bryson stated Encroachment Permit request was for vertical height limitations. Application by Pete and Valerie Ischi of 300 Rogers Road, Inlet View Subdivision, Par# III. Bryson opened meeting for public comments. None noted. RON GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ95-48 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR LOT 16, BLOCK 8, INLET VIEW ADDITION PART lil. MOTION SECONDED BY TERESA WERNER-QUADE. Karen Mahurin asked how the encroachment had occurred. Valerie Ischi responded that they were not aware that they had gone over the height limit. She stated the plans were within the guidelines and they felt that when it was framed that it was correct. It was brought to the Ischi's attention by the Building Inspector when he was doing the plumbing and electrical inspections. Ms. Ischi stated that at that point they didn't know how to fix the problem as they were installing sheetrock that day. Ischi stated that the encroachment was not intentional and that they were not sure exactly whether the plans were read wrong or the building framed incorrectly. She stated that they may not have dug down far enough on the footings for the plans. Ms. Ischi concluded there was no logical reason. Bryson asked for other questions for Ms. lschi or other staff comments. Bryson asked if there had been adverse comments from neighbors and Kebschull stated that none were received as far as she was aware of. Karen Mahurin asked Ms. Ischi if the house was being built by them alone. Ischi responded yes. Mahurin asked if it had been surveyed, if there was a site plan, and if an architect designed the plans and that all of it was to specifications. Continuing, Mahurin asked if somehow in the building of the house there was a two foot error. Ischi stated there was an architect who looked at the plans prior to the building and apparently there was some kind of problem during the framing of the house. VOTE: Goecke Yes Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes Mahurin Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes October 12, 1995 Page 2 Acting Chair Bryson noted that Carl Glick now in attendance. (Arrived at approximately 7:06 p.m.) b. Encroachment Permit, Resolution 95-49, Sharon McKenzie Acting Chair Bryson noted that this Encroachment Permit was submitted by Sharon McKenzie of 320 Phillips Drive, Valhalla Subdivision and was a request for a side lot encroachment. Bryson asked if any questions for staff noting the staff report in the packet as part of the submittal. Bryson opened the meeting for public comment. Katherine Godel< of 31.0 Phillips Way: Ms. Godek noted she had written a letter and was available for any questions. Noted her opinion was clear in the letter. Carl Glick asked if her house was the house on the corner next to this house. Godek confirmed this. Glick asked if Ms. Godek was living there when the house was started under construction. Godek offered a brief history. Stated she had moved in July of 1981, purchasing the home at 310 Phillips Way. At that point, the lot next door was empty but had a hole dug that appeared to be several years old. Sometime that summer approximately mid-July or around the first of August, Godek noted a couple men coming to the lot. She stated there was never a "GC" involved; there was never any label with the truck and it appeared to her that two laborers were doing the work. They began setting footings and brought the house to it's present state by the end of September. The house has existed that way for 15 years. Godek stated the house has provided a hazard to herself and her family being vacant for that time and l unfinished for that long. Gadek noted that over the years she has chased a large J number of children with candles and matches out of the house. Godek stated that right now there is a lot of mold in the house because the basement has flooded several times every year; it has frozen basically making it an ice skating rink. Ms. Godek added that she believes that the concrete block has loosened and that the foundation itself has been breached. Godek noted the house is 37 feet from her house. The lots are only 100 feet wide. Godek doesn't believe they had a surveyor and believes the encroachment was just negligence. Godek ended by saying that she objects and that this is not just a little bit of the easement but two-thirds of the easemen#. No other public comments were noted; Bryson brought the matter back to the Comrnissian. RON GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ95-49. MOTION SECONDED BY CARL GLICK. Carl Glick stated he had driven out and looked at the property and noted that the house doesn't look very good and it doesn't sit on the property straight. Also, the house is very close to Ms. Godek's building and it looks bad. Glick noted that he could not vote in favor of this encroachment. Phil Bryson noted he had several comments but in order to get an answer would need the City Engineer present. (Note that I_a Shot had not yet arrived.) Bryson stated his #irst question would be if there had been a building permit issued for this building noting it was built during the time Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page 3 frame that there should be a permit on record. Bryson also questioned if the intention had been for the building to be a single story structure. Third, if this was intended to be a single story and there is a likelihood that the area could be rezoned to suburban residential, it could possibly be a conforming situation in the future. But it is not at this point. VOTE: Glick No Werner-Quads No Mahurin No Goecke No Bryson No MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Lease of Tidelands--Memo from Kim Howard Acting Chairman Bryson asked if staff would be present for this item. Kebschull responded that Jack La Shot was attending a meeting in Soldotna and was planning on being at the P&Z Meeting as near to 7 p.m. as possible. Bryson noted that with the approval of the Commission he would like to move to Item 7b and return to 7a when Mr, La Shot was present. b. Landscape Site Plan Revlew, Resolution 95-51, Clint Hall Acting Chairman Bryson noted that Mr. Hall has been a client of his firm in the past; although, there are no current projects that he is aware of at this time. Bryson stated it was his intent to vote on this item unless there was an objection. Bryson stated that Mr. Hall is building in a commercially zoned district. Bryson asked Mr. Hall to describe to the Commission his plans. Mr. Hall informed the Commission that he is building an office with an attached warehouse. Mr. Hall noted that the plan as submitted with the packet did not leave enough room for trucks to turn around with the planned snow removal area. He noted that it appeared that it may be necessary to eventually move the trees back and have the snow pushed towards the back of the lot. Hall stated that the original plan was premature. Hall added there was a small section of natural terrain he had planned to leave in the front corner of the property, but he now feels it would be more attractive to remove it and plant grass. Discussion regarding planned snow removal area and options. Carl Glick asked if the roof overhang was open. Hall confirmed this. Hall continued stating he had initially planned to leave natural areas but now felt grass would look better. Phil Bryson stated he was aware of a sewer line that runs from one house on First Street to a house that runs on Spruce Street and asked if that runs across Hall's property. Hall stated no. Bryson stated he had a personal preference, even for snow storage areas, that the areas planted in grass. Carl Glick asked if Mr. Hall had intention to plant shrubs along the front of the building. Mr. Hall stated there is a walkway along the Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page 4 front of the building; however, he had not addressed the issue of shrubs. Hall continued stating that between the walkway and the building there is a small strip that something could be planted in. The area was left open for some type of landscaping; it has not been decided at this point what to put there. Bryson noted that if the drawing was to scale that possibly the cars could be moved back and this would allow room for a strip for shrubbery. Hall stated that was a possibility. Hall commented that all of the homes he built last year included landscaping as a courtesy and the grass seeds used worked well. Karen Mahurin asked if he was planning on leaving trees as noted. Hall noted that may not.be feasible with the room needed for trucks and the trees may be removed. Mahurin asked if this would pretty much be a bare lot. Hall confirmed that the back side would be bare. Hall asked the Commission if they were looking for more in a Landscape Plan. Mahurin noted that on a lot near Hall's lot that there were some people who had been before the Commission on other matters. Mahurin stated the Commission is very dedicated to that area but understands the commercial value. Mahurin stated her main concern is that some grass and shrubbery be maintained and the area remain nice. Bryson commented that the people on the next lot had worked hard to make the area nice. Mahurin added these were long-time residents of the area. Hall ended by saying they wanted their office to look nice. Goecke stated that he felt that as long as Hall was willing to put shrubbery in front of the office, in the two front corners and plant some grass, that would look nicer that weeds. RON GOECKE RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ95-51 LANDSCAPE SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CLINT HALL WITH SHRUBBERY AND GRASS AS NOTED IN DISCUSSION. MOTION SECONDED BY CARL GLICK. Vote: Werner-Quade Yes Mahurin Yes Goecke Yes Glick Yes Bryson Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Acting Chairman Bryson stated he would like to return to Item 7a, Lease of Tidelands, with City Engineer Jack La Shot's arrival. Mr. La Shot apologized for being late advising the Commission he was at another meeting. a. Lease of Tidelands--Memo from Kim Howard Mr. La Shot noted that the Harbor Commission did approve of the lease. Bryson asked if council had discussed this item. Councilman Smalley stated yes and the council instructed the city administration to go ahead with the lease as proposed. ~ ~ Mahurin asked if that was before the Planning and Zoning Commission took action. Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page 5 Smalley explained that in going ahead and taking part that means that the administration sets up all of the changes and then the process is sent to the P&Z Commission for recommendation. CARL GLICK MOVED APPROVAL OF LEASE OF TIDELANDS AS STATED IN THE MEMO FROM KIM HOWARD WHICH IS KENAI SHORE FISHERY LEASE NUMBER ONE. RON GOECKE SECONDED THE MOTION. Karen Mahurin noted that the memo stated the approval of the concept of leasing the tidelands, not approval of any specific application. Bryson asked La Shot if the Planning Commission had advisory role in the lease of tidelands. La Shot responded that he felt all applications for lease come before the Commission for advisory action. La Shot continued stating that the Commission was being asked if the area should be classified as available far leasing and then the actual lease application may come back before the group. Mahurin asked for motion to be read. Mahurin stated she would like to amend motion. KAREN MAHURIN AMENDED MOTION TO STATE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVES THE CONCEPT OF LEASING OF THE TIDELANDS AND FOR THE CITY TO PURSUE THAT PROCESS. TERESA WERNER-QUADE SECONDED THE AMENDMENT ON THE MOTION. Councilman Smalley stated it was his understanding that the intent was to have the P&Z Commission determine that the land was available for lease. La Shot brought ~) the body to the attention of Kim Howard's letter in the packet which notes once the city has classified the land as available for lease, the information would be published. Smalley noted that if there is a motion that approves this land as available for lease that in fact approves the concept of leasing. Mahurin noted that her problem with Mr. Glick's motion was that the Commission was approving the lease of the tidelands. Glick stated he noted his motion was as per the letter from Kim Howard which he thought clarified this issue. Glick stated he didn't have a problem if the motion needed to be reworded. Bryson asked La Shot if there was something in the packet that explains what is specifically being leased. Bryson asked if these people acquire a surface right that other people do not have. Smalley noted that in the teases that have been approved prior to the restructuring of this document, they have existed in harmony and there have not been many problems. The only problems have been on the far side on the first sites. And, those problems have been tourists playing around with the lines and sometimes driving on the lines. The rights are to hang their equipment, they have no control over the beach itself. Glick asked if this is the right to use as a fishery and Smalley responded correct. Smalley stated these leases are very similar to state's shore fishery permits. Smalley noted that the tidelands leases were very unique within the city so the city needed to create a document that changed the rate at which the leases are on this property. This was necessary because they don't have a block of land leased; they are only leasing the area where their net is actually fishing. In rewriting the lease for the tidelands, the first step is declaring the land available far lease. Smalley stated that is what the Commission was being asked Planning & Zoning Committee October ~ 2, ~ 995 Minutes Page 6 to do tonight. After the declaration, it will be advertised, people can apply for leases, and the people who have held the leases in the past will be first in line. CARL GLICK AMENDED HIS MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF LEASE OF THE TIDELANDS. Bryson noted there is an amendment on the table. Karen Mahurin withdrew her amendment. Bryson asked for any objections to the withdrawal. None noted; Bryson deemed the amendment withdrawn. CARL GLICK MOVED FOR APPROVAL FOR CONCEPT OF THE LEASE OF TIDELANDS FOR KENAI SHORE FISHERY LEASE NO. 1. KAREN MAHURIN SECONDED THE MOTION. Jack La Shot noted that on the last page of the memo there is a legal description of the property. Vote: Mahurin Yes Goecke Yes Glick Yes Werner-Quade Yes Bryson Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. OLD BUSINESS a. National Flood Insurance Program Jack La Shot stated that information had been provided to the Commission. La Shot noted the information has not been fully reviewed. Nothing has been received from the City Attorney. La Shot noted a memo had been prepared by the City Building Official. La Shot noted that he had discussed the information with the Building Official and that the requirements for the City would not require a lot of administrative work. The code would need to be amended somewhat to have certified elevation of buildings that might be in a flood zone and then the Building Official would have additional work certifying materials. The city does not have a great deaf of privately owned property; however, there is a great deal of city owned property in the flood plain. This program has been proposed to the city a couple times over the years and it hasn't been adopted. La Shot stated he was not sure of all the reasons. There may be some liability for the city and that information will need to be ascertained from the City Attorney. La Shot stated he felt that the program will probably need to go to council soon as result of the recent flooding. Bryson noted no questions from the Commission. b. Tract C, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes October 12, 1995 Page 7 Jack I_a Shot stated that one of the requests from the Commission had been whether or not Department Heads had had an opportunity to review the lease request. La Shot stated that Kim Howard noted in her memorandum that they had been informed. In addition, the Parks and Rec Commission decided to wait for action from P&Z before they acted. La Shot also noted the letter from the Daubenspecks states they do not object to the potential use of the property. Councilman Smalley noted that at the last meeting this item was discussed. After looking through the minutes and talking with Councilman Bannock, there were a couple questions. Those being as far as the arrangements with the Daubenspecks as to what this land should be utilized for. Smalley stated the oil and gas rights on the property and the revenue that is generated from those leases is what generates the Parks and Rec fund. The revenue from the property, if it is sold or leased, goes into the land bank account and can never be touched. The only part that can be touched is the interest from the money as result of the sale or lease of said property. Ron Goecke noted that during the last meeting's discussion that he and one or two others did have a question about the corridor on Bridge Access. That there is in excess of 1000' of frontage there. Goecke stated he felt that area could be utilized for something better. Goecke recommends that the city withhold a section, such as 250 feet, along Bridge Access corridor for commercial development. Bryson asked if the general number Goecke was referring to was in depth. Goecke confirmed. Karen Mahurin asked if it was customary for the city to sell to someone because someone asks to buy it as opposed to the city determining that property will be put up for sale. Mahurin asks if this is the way the city does business. Councilman Smalley stated yes and no. The city has property some of which has already been identified for sale or lease. The city also has properties that have not been listed as for sale or for lease. Individuals contact the city and state they would like to pursue development and this contact starts the pracess. Karen Mahurin noted that part of her concern was that this is afor-profit group on property that was donated for the public good. Mahurin stated that she supports the nursing home and condominiums, but that she is having a hard time with the process and the fairness. This could be prime property. Mahurin questioned if we lock the city into a buyer without advertising this as being for sale or investigate other proposals that could benefit the city more. Teresa Werner-Quade stated she shares Ms. Mahurin's concern. Noting that the memo states the developer is interested in leasing and eventually purchasing the proeprty. Werner-Quade stated she doesn't have a problem with a possible lease but may have a problem with them buying the land. Werner-Quade stated that if she in agreement that these people gain control of property and build on it, she is left wondering what the eventual outcome will be. Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page S Ran Goecke stated he doesn't have a problem if the city wants to lease property to a 1 profit-making organization or selling a piece of property to aprofit-making organization. J However, he would like to see the corridor withheld along Bridge Access. Phil Bryson stated this parcel was described as transferred in the shape that Daubenspeck had owned the parcel. However, it makes very poor use of the frontage and with the adjacent property along Frontage Road. If they acquired this parcel, they would acquire a small frontage on the Frontage Road. The lot lines make a moderate area undesirable for either the developer or the city that owns the adjacent parcel to the west. The type of facility that is being proposed does not need prime road frontage on a road to the city of Kenai is a major highway. Bryson stated he felt a subdivision of that area might solve some of his concerns. He noted that he has no problem with that area being commercial but it should be a beneficial concern to the city not high density residential. Bryson also reminded the Commission that there is a new road that has been constructed to the back side of this property that is paved. Councilman Smalley brought attention to the letter to Mr. Graves, City Attorney, from Mr. Daubenspeck noting Daubenspecks statement about not wanting to impose on the city and that if the city felt this was the best use of the property, then so be it. Continuing, he noted Daubenspeck stated letter could be considered as a notice to the city that he placed no restrictions on the use of this property, Smalley stated he felt the Commissions' comments were something the city may want to look at as far as subdividing and changing this property. Karen Mahurin asked if he was suggesting that there be a subdivision of the property and this could change the property that would be available to this company. Phil Bryson stated he felt the city should maximize the value of the frontage and the value of the adjacent property. Godek asked if the city owned the property to the west. Bryson confirmed this stating commonly referred to as the FAA property. La Shot stated that due to the use of state park funds in the past, that property has been dedicated in perpetuity to park lands. That adds a slight complication to combining the properties. Discussion on what property La Shot was describing. La Shot stated that the developers spent quite a bit of time looking for property to develop. This property may be the right property in terms of zoning codes. This is zoned for urban residential. La Shot noted that he did not have his land use plan but he felt the land use plan might call it commercial. La Shot stated the developers were trying to find something that would be acceptable to the city. La Shot stated that if there wasn't this problem with the property to the north that the whole piece might be better suited for development in the long term. Bryson stated that they may be able to develop quite well the property toward the river that had an elevation differential with the highway wherein a business couldn't make good use of that land. Discussion to clarify which property Bryson was discussing. La Shot stated he hasn't spoken with the developers to determine if they need the entire 1 parcel. Werner-Quade asked about the Kenai Historic District Board and the piece of property that they are using for the interpretive site. La Shot brought the groups Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page 9 attention to the map which shows the church reservation which will be outside, the parking area (where the scenic viewpoint and the interpretive site will be). The dark line shows approximately where the parcel would be to keep control of that area and the old city Quonset but area. La Shot stated there was nothing magic about the dark line on the map. Bryson stated the area designated as church reservation is quasi- public or quasi-private and they have rights and own the property. Mahurin stated that is where the city is working with them to provide access and the parking area the city has installed. Bryson asked La Shot where that left the Commission. La Shot asked if the Commission could make a recommendation. Bryson asked if La Shot would want to put together a recommendation incorporating the Commissions' comments for the next meeting. Smalley noted that the city is looking for the Commission to determine that the land is suitable for sale/lease. La Shot noted now there are concerns about a commercial strip and that should be considered. La Shot stated the Commission could state they are recommending the property be made available for lease but keeping a certain amount for potential commercial property. Carl Glick stated in the interim the city may be able to find out how much property the developer requires. Goecke stated he felt they would not want any access or frontage to the highway, Goecke added that if it was for the elderly he would think the developer would want one street coming in from a quiet end and no through connection at all. Goecke asked if the Commission could withhold any action until next meeting. Smalley stated there is probably not a great rush but would like to get activity started. Smalley stated that he felt with the recommendation the body was making it would give La Shot direction to develop something. Smalley stated he has not been told it needs to be taken care of at the council's next meeting. La Shot stated he would find out information from the developer about haw much property they needed and if possible as that that they attend the next meeting. RON GOECKE MOVED THAT STAFF DEVELOP AN IDEA TO PRESENT TO COUNCIL OR DEFER ACTION UNTIL NEXT MEETING. Bryson stated he would interpret this as a motion to postpone action on this item. Goecke agreed. KAREN MAHURIN SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS 10. REPORTS a. City Council Councilman Smalley noted a copy of the council agenda in the Commissioners' packets. He noted two students came from the High School representing the Junior Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page 10 Achievement Program. They were with Kenaiopoly. The city purchased it's square at half-price. Mr. Moore came to council with concerns regarding Cunningham Park and signs. Moore requested signage on Beaver Loap approximately 500 feet either side of the park so that tourists are better able to locate the park. In addition, he requested clearing of the brush around the sign. He also requested a pay phone for the park. The city investigated installing a pay phone and determined it would be too expensive. In regards to 95-60 Kenai Peninsula Borough's Declaration of a Disaster area due to recent storm, Smalley noted that at one time damage estimated at $10 million or $10.8 million. Smalley suggested that getting disaster funds from D,C. will be interesting due to the hurricane season. Smalley commented that the rotary snow remover snow blower will be delivered in approximately 60 days. In addition, he noted that the $84,447 is approximately $35,000 less than what was budgeted. Smalley informed the Commission that the old fire truck has been removed from the surplus item list and that the tank has been removed from the tanker truck and both will be sold individually at the auction. Regarding the signage grant, the city did send a memo stating interest in applying for the grant. The Rotary Club is working with Townsite Historic Board on the signage project. Kenai Golf Course approached council with a proposal for increasing green fees which was approved. Council Person Monfor will officially swear in the oath of office to the new council members. On October 18th there is a luncheon at the Senior Center and the council has been invited. Regarding the well, La Shot stated they city is waiting for screens, Full depth has been reached. The well appears to be the same water-bearing strata that was in the exploratory well. There is about 70 feet, screen size has been chosen. It is estimated it will supply 1150 gallons/minute. The well is 420 feet. Smalley continued stating the Mayor informed the council about meeting with Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council. They had requested consideration donations. Action was postponed. Discussion because RFP's went out across the state from Corrections for halfway houses with the exception of Kenai. Waiting to see what will happen in the City of Kenai because in the past this was not received positively. The city is talking with the state about the feasibility of going into a revenue bond relationship with the state to develop a halfway house an the Wildwood property which is outside the city limits. This would be similar to the courthouse facility. The facility would handle approximately 30 to 40 people. Smalley stated that before any decision would be made a work session would be held with Planning & Zoning, Council, and the public. No one at the council meeting is looking into the feasibility of a halfway house within the city. The FAA informed the city they may need 1500 additional feet of building space. The city is trying to determine what their needs are. b. Borough Planning Phil Bryson noted the agenda in the packet. A resolution classifying lands in the Seward area had been before the Commission before. This borough property lies along Exit Glacier Road and numerous requests have been received requesting this property be made available for residential use. This area had both desirable land and Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page 11 less desirable property on it. Any wet areas on the parcel will be identified by a survey and classified as preservation and the other area be classified as residential `} and ultimately sold by the borough. The Commission approved public hearings to vacate: Kobuk Street in Soldotna for three foot on each side of the property; a five foot pedestrian easement in Hideaway estates; Hemlock Circle replatting; and Rose Street. Ten plats, which presents a significant increase, were considered. c. Administration La Shot noted the Commissioners received a copy of the Alaska Planning Handbook. La Shot noted he was on the Kenai River Advisory Board and they have reconvened for the winter and are in the process dividing into subcommittees. La Shat listed a few of the committees. La Shot noted the meeting he had came from tonight was the steering committee for the Kenai River Community Forum that is being coordinated by the Nature Conservatory. La Shot noted he was surprised to find out how many groups are involved in the Kenai River. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 1 Werner-Quade asked the group the status of the Comprehensive Plan. She stated l she did not think it had been finished and is not sure where the group left off. La Shot stated he felt they had gotten pretty much through the review. He stated that the review was taking place during the time Loretta Harvey was leaving and a decision had been made to let Marilyn Kebschull get settled in as she would be doing the bulk of the work. La Shot stated the Commission needs to go back and determine where the group was with the project. Glick apologized for being late. Stated he would like to be allowed to represent the Planning Commission at the Municipal League in Valdez if the council had money for travel. Bryson stated that commonly more than one person has gone in the past. Smalley asked if there was a recommendation from the Commission of the number that would like to attend. He noted that part of the problem is limited space in Valdez. Glick stated that room space was not a problem. Bryson asked if anyone else would have an interest in attending the meeting. Bryson and Mahurin stated Glick would have their support. Smalley noted there are monies in incidentals and travel. La Shot stated the Planning budget did not have much funding. Smalley asked La Shot to pass the information onto the City Manager. Bryson stated he could gain access through the Borough Planning Commission if he decided #o go. Bryson advised staff to consider this as a group consensus that Glick was recommended to represent the group at the meeting. Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, i 995 Minutes Page i2 Mahurin apologized for her earlier laughter stating that she thought the residents of a senior center may not like having a dead end street, Mahurin noted she would like the city to be cautious on the halfway house and to remember the concerns that were brought up in the past such as transportation and employment. These are still important issues. Mahurin informed the group that she will be returning from Washington D.C. the day of the next meeting but will try to attend the meeting. 14. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. Res ectf Ily Submitted: ~.. _. Marily Kebschull Administrative Assistant C:\WPDOC5\PZ45\P21011.NIN f 1 Planning & Zoning Committee October 12, 1995 Minutes Page 13