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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-09 P&Z Minutes,' \) City of Kenai, Alaska 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION *Amended~`*AGENDA** November 9, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October2E, 1994 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 12. CONiMISS10N COMMENTS & QUESTIONS ,1 City of Kenai, Alaska 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **MINUTES** November 9, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL Members present: Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Lori McComsey, Biil Toppa, Teresa Werner-Quade, Kevin Walker Members absent: Carl Giick Also present: Councilman Hal Smalley; Jack La Shot, City Engineer; Loretta Harvey, Administrative Assistant 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Staff requested an addition to the agenda under 4b. Preliminary Plat Leo T. Oberts Subdivision. Phil Bryson said he would be abstaining from this item as his company was working on this project. MOTION AND VOTE: RON GOECKE MOVED APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS AMENDED AND ASKED FDR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. BILL TOPPA SECONDED. AMENDED AGENDA APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 26, 199 MOTION AND VOTE: TERESA WERNER-QUADE MOVED APPROVAL OF MINUTES AS PRESENTED AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. PHIL BRYSON SECONDED. MINUTES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1894 Page 1 ' Y 4. PLANNING a. Resolution PZ 94-57: Preliminary Plat -Deepwood Park No. 2 MOTION: PHIL BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION PZ 9457. RON GOECKE SECONDED. Chairman Walker asked far staff comments. ,hack La Shot reported that this is related to an item the Commission has seen before. The plat takes lot 7,8,9 of Lot 2 Deepwood Park Subdivision and resubdivides it into three different size lots. This eliminates an existing encroachment. Chairman Walker asked for public comment, seeing and hearing none he brought it back to the Commission. Phil Bryson asked what the proposed distance from the property line was? "Fifteen feet" from the surveyor, Scott McLane. There were no further comments, so Chairman Walker asked for a roll call vote. VOTE Resolution PZ 9457: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade McComsey Giick Walker YES YES YES YES YE5 ABSENT YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. Resoiution PZ 94-59: Preliminary Plat -Leo T. Oberts Part 3. Chairman Walker introduced the item and asked the pleasure of the Commission. MOTION: TERESA WERNER-QUADE MOVED APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ 9459. LORI MCCOMSEY SECONDED. Chairman Walker asked far staff comments. Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 2 Jack La Shot reported that this would be a rural residential subdivision. The City would require an installation agreement for streets and drainage. Ron Goecke asked how wide the streets would be? La Shot answered EO' RQW with 50' radius cul-de-sacs. Chairman Walker asked if there was any public comment. Seeing and hearing none he brought it back to the Commission. Ron Goecke expressed concern that this item was hand carried to the Commission, because he would like to review the property before voting. Teresa Werner-Quads said she thought cul-de-sacs are a nice addition to the subdivision. They are more conducive to families as there are less through streets. She felt the plan was very nice. Chairman Walker asked for a vote: VOTE Resolution PZ 9459: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade McComsey Glick Walker ABSTAIN YES YES YE5 YES ABSENT YES MOTION PASSED WITH ONE ABSTENTION. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ 94-54: Encroachment Permit - ~D08 Kaknu Way - Stephen & Rosa Crites Chairman Walker introduced the item and asked the pleasure of the Commission. MOTION: RON GOECKE MOVED APPROVAL OF PZ 9454. TERESA WERNER-QUADE SECONDED. Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 3 Jack La Shot reported the owners converted an outside stairway into an Arctic entry. This created a 3' encroachment into the 25` front yard setback. A sale is pending on this property. Chairman Walker asked for public comment. Seeing and hearing none he brought it back to the Commission for discussion. There was no discussion. VOTE Resolution PZ 9454: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade McComsey GIiGk Walker YES YES YE$ YES YES ABSENT YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. Resolution PZ 94-55: Conditional Use Permit -Alaska Gift & Gallery Robert Cutler - 11888 Kenai Spur Highway MOTION: TERESA WERNER-QUADE MOVED APPROVAL OF PZ 9455. LORI MCCOMSEY SECONDED. ~ Jack La Shot reported the permit was for selling of specialty wood products. This would include some outdoor storage and sawing. The owner had indicted that he would place a fence for screening along the highway. Staffs' only concern was that the noise from the saw might disturb the neighboring businesses. Kenai Supply has a similar operation and is a neighboring business. Chairman Walker asked for public comment. PUBLIC HEARING: Robert Cutler, applicant said he would be sawing on the site but the saw is extremely quiet. He said he wants to promote Alaskan wood. Bill Toppa asked if there would fencing. Cutler said he would be fencing for security. Also the saw can be secured, so people could not tamper with the saw. Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 4 Chairman Walker noted that some neighbors had expressed concern regarding the ~ noise level. He asked if Cutler knew the decibel level of the saw and what hours of operation. Cutler said he didn't know, but his neighbor, who lived very close can't hear him sawing when he is outside the neighbor's home. He can carry on a conversation while sawing. Cutler said he would be working regular business hours. If there is a lot of demand he could cut from 9-9. Teresa Werner-Quads asked if the woad was for artistic purposes? She wandered if he was going to sell cord wood? Cutler said it would be for anyone who might want to carve something or create cabinets, etc. He said he didn't plan on selling cord wood but he might need to sell some of the waste for fuel wood. Werner-Quads asked if the dance studio had objections to the mill, as they would be playing music, which might be effected by the noise from the saw. Cutler said he had not spoken personally to the dance studio, but neighbors had been notified by the City. He explained that the site is behind the dance studio. There is a large cement pad, from a building that burnt down, this area is partially fenced and he would fence the remaining area. Access to the site would be from First, and also between Italian Gardens and where the dance studio is. Chairman Walker asked if the proposed fence would be site obscuring. Cutler said he would like to use some of his own products to make an attractive fence. He would like to make the front of the fence look like the front of a building. Most of the retail sales would be through the Alaska Gift & Gallery. Phil Bryson asked if the other businesses on that tract had been notified of the business. Cutler said that the other property owners didn't seem to mind. The owner of the property, Vivian Swanson, is in favor of this activity. Chairman Walker asked if there were further questions for the applicant. Seeing and hearing none he asked if others in the audience wished to testify. Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 5 Larry Lowenstein, said he had dealt with the people and was very impressed with the wood. He also was impressed with how quiet the mill was. Walker asked if anyone else wished to testify. Seeing and hearing none he brought it back to the Cammission. DISCUSSION: Phil Bryson noted a letter which had been sent from people off Wesbet Court, and wondered if they thought they were adjacent to the proposed site. Chairman Walker said the people owned property near the site. Ron Goecke mentioned that a guideline should be put on the type of fence used to secure the site. Goecke recommended 6 feet or taller. Phil Bryson thought it might be good to include a decibel level on noise. Chairman Walker noted the national industrial level is 85 decibels at the property line, and might be a good standard to go by. Teresa Werner-Quade expressed concern that because Cutler was not the owner of the property, he may move and leave without cleaning up the area. Chairman asked if there were any further comments on this item. Seeing and hearing none he brought it back to the Commission for a vote. VOTE Resolutiion PZ 9455; Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade McComsey Glick Walker YES YES YES NO YE5 ABSENT YES MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY VOTE: 5-YES 1-NO Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 6 c. Resolution PZ 94-56: Rezoning -Portions of Thompson Park Chairman Walker introduced the item and asked the Commission's wishes. MOTION: RON GOECKE MOVED APPROVAL OF PZ 9456. BILL TOPPA SECONDS©. Jack La Shot, reported that the proposed rezone to Suburban Residential {RS) would allow for smaller lots. It has been common practice once water and sewer are installed to an area to give the residents a chance to rezone to RS, which would allow for smaller lots within the subdivision. The Commission could also consider other forms of the Residential zones, such as RS-1 or RS-2. The other option is not to rezone. Chairman Walker asked if there were persons who wished to speak to the item. Steve DeHart, PO Box 528, Soldotna said he was concerned about how the rezoning would effect property taxes, and what benefits the smaller lots would be. What restrictions would be put on the lots he owns? Chairman Walker said one of the reasons for the rezone is because most of the lots in Thompson Park are non-conforming for RR zone (40,000 sfm). The rezone wilt bring the smaller lots into conformance with RS zoning (7,200 sfm), making it easier to sell property. Jack La Shot did not think the taxes would increase as a result of a zoning change, unless someone resubdivided to create more lots. Larry Lowenstein, 120 Nevada, expressed concerns that multi-family lots would be allowed on the smaller lots in Thompson Park. He did not want the added traffic and congestion such developments bring into a neighborhood and was against the zoning change at this time. He was not opposed to duplex but wouldn't want anything larger in the zone. Phil Bryson noted the RR and RS zones, in the Land Use Table allows 3-4 family dwellings, but anything above that would require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). In RS-1 or RS-2 you can build up to a 2 family dwelling and anything over that would require a CUP. Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 7 Larry Lowenstein felt a duplex is appropriate in the zone and there are presently several there. He also expressed surprise that very few people had shown up for the public hearing and asked the Commission to delay this decision until the residents can get more information on the zoning change. Steve De Hart felt the RS-1 designation might be mare appropriate because it would make it more difficult to go up from a duplex to a multi-family complex. Chairman Walker asked if there was anyone else wishing to testify. Seeing and hearing none he brought it back to the Commission. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Phil Bryson stated RS-1 and RS-2 designations were created for the purpose of letting people have small or medium size lots without being overwhelmed by multi-family complexes. These zoning designations may be more appropriate in the area. He agreed with Mr. Lowenstein that there is no reason to rush this rezone. He was surprised more people had not shown up to address this item, and said he would support a motion to postpone action on this item. Jack La Shot said it might be appropriate to continue the public hearing to another date and include more information on this item. MOTION TO POSTPONE: PHIL BRYSON MOVED TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THE REZONE AND CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS THROUGH DECEMBER AND TO THE SECOND MEETING iN JANUARY. RON GOECKE SECONDED. Chairman Walker noted this was anon-debatable motion and called for a vote. VOTE TO POSTPONE DECISION ON -Resolution PZ 9456: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade McComsey Glick Walker YES YES YES YES YE5 ABSENT YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, i 994 Page 8 $. NEW BUSINESS a. Resolution PZ 94-58: KMC Code Change -Platting Procedure Jack La Shot reported this resolution would clean up the KMC to reflect the present platting procedures which the Borough adopted last spring. VOTE Resolution PZ 9458: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quade McComsey Glick Waiker YES YES YES YES YE5 ABSENT YE5 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS a. Illegal RV Traiier -Lot 4, Block S Valhalla Heights Loretta Harvey reported the owner of the property has contacted her and stated people are trespassing on this property. He would like the City to take action on getting this trailer off the property. Jack La Shot said he would call Karen Olsen, K&O Towing regarding the junk vehicles around town. At one time she had said she would pick up these cars, but is not doing this and he would like to know what her future plans are for the car crusher. 9. REPORTS a. City Council Hal Smalley reported on agenda items including: CIP Projects: A Work Session has been scheduled for November 22, at 7:4D p.m. to discuss the CIP list. He invited the Commission to attend that meeting. PEanning & Zaning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 9 Contaminated soils at Courthouse: The Contractor, Steve Miles, explained that the remediation was slowed because they ran into some heavier fuel than expected. The Council felt the contract had given a completion of project date and since the time was exceeded, the Council has withheld final payment of this contract. Mites has been asked to submit more information to the Council at the November 23rd meeting. Lobbyist: Council hired Ashley Reid to lobby for the City after hearing a presentation from him at the last meeting. He said that the future of the State is not as bleak as people have been led to believe. Chairman Walker asked if the Council would require better reporting from Mr. Reid. Smalley said yes. Cone Property Rezone: Was tabled by the Council. They felt it was the State's turn to show the City their intentions regarding this property. Vintage Pointe Manor: Schematic phase was awarded to Bill Kluge for a possible addition to the Senior housing. Kenai Peninsula Caucus: The City voted to continue paying Caucus dues. However, concern was expressed that some of the items brought forth by the Caucus were not priorities to the City. KBVCC: There have been some problems as the center with the lighting and security system. The lights are harming some of the displays and the city is looking far ways to fix the problem. Joint Work Session: KPB Ordinance Kenai River Overlay -the Council did not set a work session since the process will probably be a lengthy one and it was felt there would be plenty of time to give input. Jack La Shot said he had spoken with Dick Troeger, Planning Director, who had said the Borough would like the City's input early in the process. Smalley suggested a work session at 6:00 p.m. on November 23rd, before the Council meeting. Snow Removal: Smalley reported he, and other Council members, had an incredible amount of calls during the last snow fall. The Council is looking into removal policies to remedy the problem. Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 10 b. Borough Planning Phil Bryson said no meeting had been held since his last report. A committee is being established in regards to the Kenai Overlay District and he felt it would be important for the city to have a representative on this committee. Bryson felt it was very important that the city give input on this ordinance as soon as possible. c. Administration -None. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Teresa Werner-Quade, reported she had attended the work session on the Overlay project. She agreed that the process is going to be a iong/slow one. The Borough Planning Department seemed to expect the City to take a stance on this project early in the process. Lori McComsey invited the Commission to attend the Christmas Comes to Kenai Celebration. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Ron Gaecke moved for adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Loretta E. Harvey, ministrative s istant Planning & Zoning Commission November 9, 1994 Page 11 ti :' PZ VOTING 1994 -~ a ROLLCALL VOTE VOTE ITEM: L] ~- j 0 ,0~9~-~~l ~u'a~ ~79~. ~9 1 ~n'~ h~,~o BRYSON ~ GOECKE ~ GOECKE TOPPA GOECKE TOPPA MCCOMSEY TOPPA ~ MCCOMSEY WERNER-QUADE MCCOMSEY p WERNER-QUADE BRYSON BST WERNER-QUAD BRYSON ~ WALKER WALKER WALKER r ~ ~,~ VOTE VOTE ITEM: ~29~.SYl /-,~,~~ ~~~. ~s~~~ s V TI ~5 ~~ ~~o TOPPA MCCOMSEY WERNER-QUADE MCCOMSEY WERNER-QUADE BRYSON WER NER-QUADE BRYSON BRYSON GOECKE GOECKE TOPPA GOECKE TOPPA MCCOMSEY WALKER WALKER WALKER 0 ~~ ~~ ~ =r~~_~