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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-10 P&Z MinutesCitv of Kenai Alaska 210 Fidalgo Suite 200 } PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ''~AGENDA•• November 10, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. Chairman Phil Bryson 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA October 2Z, 1 a. 0 -. - -....._.. ..~._u ::~ Purr ' est to hale =' w .e~µee x ~ E "~'~" ^. ima h Securi ~;_ ...r... ~` =;µ;~ ,_~ , `..... f Lease -Lot 2,:,~BL 5 ~G -/plod ~.._ 9. REPORTS a. City council '°'~~ . b. Borough Plana c. Administration 11. IIVFORMATION ITEMS 12. COM9IISSION COM11iENTS do QIIESTIONS 13. AII•TOIIRNMENT 3 21'0 Fidalgo, Suite 200 YL~ll~l l~f l.lr ~ A.l\I l.r' ~. November Cow Chaiuran SING COMMISSION te~~~ 93 • 7.00 p.w. auber~ Oil Bryson 1. ROLL CALL Members present: Teresa Werner-Quade; Carl Glick; Phil Bryson; Ron Goecke; Lori McComsey; Kevin Walker Members absent: Charlie Pierce Also present: Councilman Duane Bannock Bob Springer, Building Inspector Loretta Harvey, Administrative Assistant 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was an addition to the agenda under New Business c. Resolution PZ-47: Section 14.25.070: Modifications (KMC 14.25 Landscaping Regulations). MOTION AND VOTE: Glick moved approval of agenda as amended. Goecke seconded. Passed unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 27, 1993 MOTION: Walker moved approval of Minutes as presented. Glick Seconded. Passed unanimously. Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission November 10, 1993 -Meeting Page 1 i 4. PLANNING a. Landscaping/Site Plan Review - Salamatof Native Association Bryson introduced the item, which was a request for modification of the site located at the corner of Willow and Granite Place. Bryson said he had gone by the site after he received his packet. At that time there were five trees, the site plan indicates parking on that side. They are proposing parking which is partially on their property and partially in the right-of-way (ROW). In addition they are proposing snow storage generally in the ROW partially on their property. He had a problem with the fact that the property is located on a corner and they may block the visibility at that point, and a sewage lift station that possibly could interfere with proposed snow storage. Also, he does not like a parking situation where people have to back into the street to leave. Kevin Walker said it appeared that most of the work was already done. He wondered why the site plan was before the Commission, when there will have to be parking whether it's approved or not. Walker also expressed concern about the snow storage and felt parking and backing onto the street at that corner is inappropriate. MOTION: Goecke moved approval of Resolution PZ 93-46. Glick Seconded. DISCUSSION Bryson asked if anyone knew whether the pavement was new or not? Duane Bannock noted that Mr. Chumley was in the audience representing the applicant and perhaps he would answer questions regarding the siteplan. Mr. Chumley said that the asphalt is not there. There was clay under the building that needed to be removed so they could replace a sheet of metal that had a hole in it. The building is very old and they are doing a lot of improvements. At this time there is very limited parking, if you park several cars in front of the building it's hard for people to back around and leave the lot. Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission November 10, 1993 -Meeting Page 2 Bryson also noted from the siteplan that all the area on the lot will now be parking or 'j building. Snow removal is going to be a problem. He was uncomfortable with being presented with one situation in the packet and when the meeting rolls around it's a different situation. He asked if Administration had addressed the issue of snow removal? Springer said that he had not addressed the snow removal, just the parking situation. There appears to be plenty of space between the street and where vehicles would back up. Goecke asked Chumley if consideration had been given to parallel parking, three abreast on that side of the building? Chumley said that it wasn't, but, they would have no problem with looking at that. As far as the snow storage, they had to indicate a place according to the application, but the storage area could be changed. Glick asked if there was a door on the Granite Street side? Chumley said there is not, but the new plans will include a door there. Right now the building is basically a warehouse and they are going to make 60% office space. Walker said that he would like the snow storage area to be moved, and the parking spaces changed to parallel parking. Chumley said he would agree to move the snow storage area and change the parking to parallel. Goecke asked to include on PZ 93-46 parallel parking and the removal of the snow storage to another area. Glick (second) concurred. Bryson asked if anyone on the Commission had an objection to the changes. Hearing none the motion was changed. Bryson reiterated that he was still resistant to backing onto City streets and he felt that the City Engineer should comment on the location of the snow storage area. Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission November 10, 1993 -Meeting Page 3 VOTE: Resolution PZ 93-46: Landscape Siteplan Review - Salamatof Bryson Pierce Glick Goecke McComsey Werner-Quade Walker YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Homer Electric Request to Purchase Kim Howard reviewed the memorandum regarding the request to purchase land described as the southern 4.7 acre portion of Tract B, Baron Park Subdivision No. 5. If the commission finds that this property is not needed for city use, and the FAA will finalize the release for sale, the property will be put up for competitive bid. Since HEA made the original request to purchase they would be able to meet the low bid. MOTION: Glick moved to recommend to Council that the City of Kenai place land described as the southern portion 4.7 acre portion of Tract B, Baron Park S/D No. 5, up for sale by competitive bid. Teresa Werner-Quade seconded. DISCUSSION: Walker wished to add to the motion, providing a deed of release is received from the FAA. Bryson asked if maker and second concurred. So concurred. Ron Goecke asked what HEA needed the land for? Dave Bear, HEA representative, said they are wishing to replace the sub-station on Walker Lane. This station was built to facilitate operation of Kenai Packers and is outdated. HEA needs to replace and upgrade this sub-station. If allowed to purchase the property for the new sub-station, they will remove the station on Walker Lane. Bryson said this area has been a waste site in the past and he wondered if that would create problems. Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission November 10, 1993 -Meeting Page 4 Bear said they had dug some test holes on the site and it did not appear there would ~ be any problems. The actual space for the sub-station is a fairly small area. Bryson noted that the dirt mounds near the sight may eventually be play areas for children, would the sub-station be fenced? Bear replied that it would be fully fenced. Werner-Quade asked how much of the site would be used for the sub-station? Bear replied that it would be approximately 150 ft. by 250 ft. The reason for the large configuration of the lot is HEA must bring transmission into the site. Also, there are numerous underground distribution feeders that have to come from the site, so they need a large area to facilitate these lines. VOTE: Bryson Pierce Glick Goecke McComsey Werner-Quade Walker YES YES YES YES YES YES YES b. Security Assignment of Lease -Lot 2, BL 5, CIIAP Kim Howard said she had nothing to add to the memorandum in the packet. The City Attorney has reviewed the Security Assignment of Lease and has no problem with it. Does the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the Security Assignment of Lease from Phillip Evans to M.J. Grimm and R. J. Johnson? MOTION AND VOTE: Walker moved to recommend to Council assignment of security Lease for Lot 2, BI 5, CIIAP. Glick seconded. Bryson Pierce Glick Goecke McComsey Werner-Quade Walker YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission November 10, 1993 -Meeting Page 5 c. Resolution PZ 93-47 Providing for a change in KMC 14.25.070 Modifications Harvey reported that this change was needed because the present ordinance references a "Planning Specialist". This job title no longer exists within the city. The reference would be changed to "Building Official". Bryson introduced the new Building Official, Bob Springer. MOTION AND VOTE: Walker moved approval of Resolution PZ 93-47: Providing for a change in KMC 14.25.070 Modifications. Glick seconded. Bryson Pierce Glick Goecke McComsey Werner-Quade Walker YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 7. OLD BUSINESS None. 8. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS None. 9. REPORTS a. City Council Duane Bannock reported that Council will be reconsidering the TSH Zone ordinance, size, Land Use Table, and Landscaping Ordinance. He urged P&Z to contact Council members and let them know their feelings and talk with the people who expressed concerns about the TSH zone before the December 15th meeting. Council will be advertising for members for an Historic Preservation Board. The City of Kenai is still looking for quantities of good water and are looking into several areas within the City. The Council discussed Grant Place. A family lives in the middle of that block which is not served by city water and sewer. There septic system is failing and they wish to hook into the city system which would be very expensive. Council kinda said to dig their own hole and hook into the system. Bannock thought this was wrong. Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission November 10, 1993 -Meeting Page 6 b. Borough Planning Bryson reported that there were no items specific to Kenai. All items were approved except a vacation of a section line in Smokyhill S/D (Ninilchik). c. Administration -None 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED None. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS None. 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Werner-Quade asked if the Historic Preservation Board is the same as the Townsite Historic Task Force? Bannock said that this is totally different from the Townsite Historic Task Force, some members of that group may be contacted to serve on the new Board. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:10 p.m. Respectfully Transcribed and Submitted, r ~ - r tta Harvey, A inistrative Assistant Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission November 10, 1993 -Meeting Page 7