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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-14 P&Z MinutesCity of Kenai, Alaska 210 Fidaigo, Suite 200 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA**Amended* December 14, 1994 *7:00 p.m. Work Session with City Council on KPB 9452 (P&Z Meeting after Work Session) Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 9, 1994 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Marathon Qil Seismic Program Schedule -Steve Trudell 5. PLANNING a. LandscapinglSite Plan Review - Schlumberger 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS ~ *a. Resolution PZ 945fi: Rezoning Thompson Park (continuation) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS 10. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration d. Historic District Board 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 12. INFORMATION ITEMS 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS j 14. ADJOURNMENT i ~,~ ra'`~~i~ ~ v ,1 City of Kenai, Alaska 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **MINUTES** December 14, 1994 Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL Members present: Phil Bryson, Carl Glick, Ron Goecke, Teresa Werner-Quade, Kevin Walker Members absent: Lori McComsey, Bill Toppa Also present: Councilman Hal Smalley; Jack La Shot, City Engineer; Loretta Harvey, Administrative Assistant 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Walker noted the amendment to the agenda under 6a., the continuation of the Thompson Park Rezone public hearing. MOTION AND VOTE: PHIL BRYSON MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AGENDA AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. RON GOECKE SECONDED. AMENDED AGENDA PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 9, 1994 MOTION AND VOTE: TERESA WERNER-QUADE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. RON GOECKE SECONDED. MINUTES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Marathon Oil Seismic Program Schedule -Steve Trudell Doug Robbins, explained that Marathon had hired Western Geo to begin seismic testing in the area. The testing will determine whether present gas fields could be extended and gas production increased. This project has taken considerable planning, to guarantee the testing has a minimum impact on the environment and community. Planning & Zoning Commission December 14, 1994 Page 1 Steve Trudell, reported the project was presently in Coastal Zone Management {CZM) review, these comments are due December 22nd. The permit should be issued within five days of the CZM decision. The survey within the City would begin north of K- Beach road and test holes would be drilled 165 feet apart. Test holes will be approximately 25 feet deep and the dynamite charges will range from one half to five pounds. Many areas a vibrasize machine will be used. Hal Smalley related that some residents have expressed concern that vibrations would cause problems with the present snow pack which is on the roofs. Steve Trudel! said the machine can be adjusted to lower vibrations when it is near anything that could be damaged. The company is fully responsible for any damages that may result from the testing. Chairman Walker asked how much public input has been sought about the testing and also how many days the testing will take. Steve Trudell answered that the plan window for the whole survey is 45 days, the Kenai portion will take about 15-20 days. The shots will not be a constant thing. The vibrators are about as large as a garbage truck and sound similar. A test will be made and then the rig will move 330 feet and do another test. So activity in one location will be fairly short. Sean Rice, Western Geo, explained that the company would like to work 12 hour days, from 7:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m. This seems to have worked well in other towns where they have tested. Phil Bryson asked when the project will start? Sean Rice said they would like to begin in Mid-January and it will take 40 to 45 days to complete the survey. Chairman Walker asked about security on the explosives, etc. Sean Rice said all magazines and explosives fall within federal regulations. Only certified people are allowed access to magazines. AEI explosives are logged in and out and accounted for at the end of each day. The charges that are placed down the 25 foot holes can not be brought out, once the hole is tapped. The charges will break down in water and become inert in 4 to 7 days. Chairman Walker asked if someone has contacted the School District regarding the testing since part of the project will be near the school. It may be necessary to do this testing during the weekend or other non-school hours. PEanning & Zoning Commission December 14, 1994 Page 2 ~ Sean Rice said they had not contacted the school but that would be a good idea. Hal Smalley also recommended the police and fire department be contacted. Rice said it was in the plan to contact these departments. MOTION AND VOTE: RON GOECKE MOVED THAT THE CITY OF KENAI SUPPORT THE SEISMIC TESTING FOR MARATHON OIL COMPANY. CARL GLICK SECONDED. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. PLANNING a. Landscaping/Site Plan Review - Schlumberger MOTION: RON GOECKE MOVED APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ 9460. CARL GLICK SECONDED. DISCUSSION: Jack La Shot reported this area was just within the city limits. The building will be used to stare explosives. The only thing required by the city is a landscaping/site plan review. The development will need to meet the Fire Code and Building Code. The State and City Fire Marshals are very aware of the project. Chairman Walker asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to comment on this item. Seeing and hearing none he brought it back to the Commission. Phil Bryson said there are very strict guidelines which govern explosives and had no problem with this project. VOTE: Resolution PZ 9460: Bryson Goecke Toppa Werner-Quads McComsey Glick Walker YES YES ABSENT YES ABSENT YES YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Planning & Zoning Commission December 14, 1994 Page 3 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ 9456: Rezoning Thompson Park {continuation) Chairman Walker asked if there were people present who wished to present testimony on this item. PUBLIC HEARING: Ron Broderson, a property owner in Thompson Park said he had missed the first hearing and wished to comment. He said he understood that the rezone to Suburban Residential (RS) from Rural Residential (RR) would mean lots could be smaller and more development could be brought into the area. The reason his family bought a house in Thompson Park was because it was a single family neighborhood. He was concerned that the new zoning would open up the neighborhood to multi-family complexes and he did not feel anyone would benefit from this. He also felt there would be increased traffic problems and an increase in road maintenance costs to the City. He wished to retain the single-family atmosphere of Thompson Park and not allow anything above a duplex into the area. Chairman Walker asked if there were other persons who wished to address this item. Seeing and hearing none he closed the public hearing. Walker noted that the public hearings will be continued through the second meeting in January. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS ~ 0. REPORTS a. City Council Councilman Smalley reported on agenda items including Snow Removal- Counci! had decided that the berms left by the snowplow were a city problem and needed to be addressed. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that three blades be purchased for the present plows. The blades may increase the time it takes to plow the streets, but hopefully will solve the berm problem because the blade can be dropped to push the snow beyond the driveways. Planning & Zoning Commission December 14, 1994 Page 4 Chairman Walker said he had operated snow plows for many years and did not believe the gates would significantly cut down on snow removal time. He also suggested the Council members follow the plows once the new blades were installed so they could view how effective the gates were. He felt the Council had made a good decision in purchasing the gates. Resolution No. 94-76: Council approved this resolution supporting the State of Alaska Gas Lease Sale 85A. Resolution No. 94-77: Approved transferring money in the Airport Terminal Fund to refurbish the Airline and Car Rentals Counters. Also the CIP List was revised and approved. Water system improvements top the list, and a new Animal Control Shelter is still on the list. The City supported submitting a grant far CLG funds to do a surveylinventory in Old Town. There is renewed concern regarding the bluff erosion at the end of Mission Street, the Corps of Engineers have issued a lengthy report about this. The City is also considering trading some land for the Kenai Bible Church and using the Church and it's area for some type of historical center. b. Borough Planning Phil Bryson reported the Commission had also heard the presentation regarding Marathon's Seismic Testing. The Commission approveded to air gun testing in the Kenai River, however, State Fish and Game recommend no air guns be used. Two plats were reviewed within the City of Kenai, which were Deepwood Park #2 and Thompson Park Wallingford Addition, both were approved. The Borough has scheduled the next Borough work session on ORD. 94-52 #or January 3rd. Hai Smalley asked if P&Z wished to have another work session on this issue. The Commission concurred it seemed pretty unanimous that the city did not want to be involved in the Overlay District. The Commission suggested correspondence should be forwarded to the Borough stating the City's view. c. Administration - No additional report. d. Historic District Board -the Agenda was included in the packet for the meeting of December 15th. Planning & Zoning Cammissian December 14, 1994 Page 5 .. ~ i 1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Larry Lowenstein, 120 Nevada in Thompson Park wished to present a map he had prepared to show the size of lots within the present subdivision. He noted the lots are all small and he would not like to see further development on small lots. He had been passing a petition around the neighborhood and the residents seemed to concur they would like the zoning restricted to single-family or nothing above a duplex. 12. INFORMATION ITEMS Chairman Walker noted the CIP list in the packet and asked the Commissioners to comment on the items if they got the chance. 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Teresa Werner-Quade -None. Carl Glick -None. Phil Bryson - Nane. Chairman Walker wished the Commission a Merry Christmas. Ron Goecke expressed objections to a $fi00,000 "dog house", and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Ron Goecke moved for adjournment. Carl Glick seconded. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Loretta Harvey Administrative Assistant Planning & Zoning Commission December 14, 1994 Page fi PZ VOTING -~ 1994 ROLLCALL VOTE ITEM: (~~ OTE ~IS^ BRYSON GLI K GOECKE CLICK GOECKE GOECKE TOPPA WERNER-QUADE I~ICCOMSEY f~ WERNER-QUADE BRYSON WERNER-QUADE BRYSON CLICK WALKER WALKER WALKER ITEM: VOTE VOTE VOTE WERNER QUADE - WERNER-QUADE BRYSON WERNER-QUADE BRYSON CLICK BRYSON CLICK GOECKE CLICK GOECKE GOECK E ~ApOCS.A,q.s-E WALKER WALKER WALKER ~c~ ~~