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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-22 P&Z MinutesRENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION January 22, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 8, 1992 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Planning Commission Training Needs Survey 8. PLANNING a. Planning Goals for 1992 b. Comprehensive Plan 9. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. City Council Agenda 2. Memo from City Clerk 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT x~; RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION January 22, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Phil Bryson, Duane Bannock, Art Graveley, Bernard Landeis, Carl Glick, Kathy Scott Absent: Saylor Rehm (excused) Also Present: Councilman Hal Smalley Jack La Shot, City Engineer Loretta Harvey, Transcribing Secretary 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as presented. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 8, 1992 Commissioner Bryson asked that a change be made under item 9. b. "At this point the Commission (not the judge) has granted a 60 day continuation .". Commissioner Scott noted that Rehm had an excused absence from the January 8th meeting. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Bryson moved approval of minutes as amended. Commissioner Glick seconded. Passed unanimously. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE BEARD 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Planning Commission Training Needs Survey Loretta Harvey, Administrative Assistant, said she had spoken to Eileen Becker regarding this survey. The survey had asked for a preference site for the training but did not indicate the choices, which are Anchorage, Fairbanks or Juneau. ~ The Planning Commission agreed that Anchorage would be the most likey place where they could attend the training. KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 22, 1992 Page 2 Commissioner Scott recommended that Kenai might host the training in 1993. She asked staff to extend a formal invitation to Eileen Becker regarding this issue. Scott also suggested that Sue Carter be contacted to see if the new Kenai Bicentennial Visitors and Cultural Center would be available for the training. 8. PLANNING a. Planning Goals for 1992 Chairman Graveley said he felt that review and rezoning of the Townsite Historic Zone (TSH) and possible redesignation of TSH boundaries was a top priority in the coming year. Commissioner Glick said he would like the Commission to look at the newly established Recreation zone in regards to areas which would benefit from this designation. Commissioner Rehm thought that zoning which would enhance the City of Kenai along the spur Highway corridor was equally important. Commissioner Bannock agreed that this was an important priority since the DOT would be beginning widening of the Spur in the near future. This priority was also consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives under transportation. Commissioner Scott said that there would be a public hearing at the Borough on February 6th regarding reconstruction of the Spur Highway. Chairman Graveley said he would also like the Commission to review and possibly redraft the Landscape Ordinance and establish a body to enforce those guidelines. Chairman Graveley asked the Commission to prioritize goals and objectives for 1992, they were: 1. Review of Townsite Historical Code Spur Highway Development Review 2. Landscaping Review Ordinance 3. Recreation Zone 4. Review of Zoning Code and Map b. Resolution 92-2: Comprehensive Plan La Shot explained that the Plan had been submitted to Council and then some changes were made by Administration. The Council had tabled the item until the February 5th meeting. Resolution 92-2 would recommend to Council approval of the Plan. MOTION AND VOTE: ~ Commissioner Scott moved approval of Resolution 92-2: Recommendation to Council to approve the City of Renai Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Rehm seconded. Passed unanimously. KBNAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 22, 1992 Page 3 Chairman Graveley reported to the Commission that since being elected as Chairman his job had changed. He would now be required to be out of town frequently. Since Vice-Chairman Glick was also unavailable at times for meetings, Graveley felt the Commission may want to elect a new Chairman, or a Commissioner could volunteer to Chair the meeting if Glick and Graveley were unable to attend. Commissioner Rehm said he would prefer that Graveley retain Chair. Chairman Graveley asked Commissioner Scott to serve as Chairman in the event he and Glick were unavailable.. Commissioner Scott agreed to act as Chair if both officers were absent. 9. REPORTS a. City Council Councilman Smalley reported on Agenda Items: Set Net Drive and Set Net Court Paving Assessment District. Passed unanimously. Court Facility Capital Project Fund. Tabled Time Certain. Requesting the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council and all other authorities not to approve the Individual Transferrable Quota Share Quota Program for the Sablefish and Halibut Fisheries until an economic impact ananlysis is completed and shared with the affected communities for their consideration and comment. Passed unanimously. b. Borough Planning Commissioner Bryson reported that the Borough had scheduled two work sessions regarding Chapter 21-12, Noxious, Injurious or Hazardous Uses and Chapter 21-04, which pertains to establishment of boroughwide zoning districts, which would effect unincorporated areas of the borough. c. City Administration La Shot reported that the State was waiting for the environmental assessment on the new courthouse site. Design for the bay addition to the Fire Department had been awarded to Kluge & Associates. The Airport safety and drainage project would begin this spring. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. City Council Agenda 2. KPB Planning Commission Agenda KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 22, 1992 Page 4 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & OUESTIONS Commissioner Bannock regretfully informed the Commission that he would need to resign his seat effective February 1st. The Commissioners thanked Bannock for his service to the community of Kenai. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Res ectfully submitted, Lor tta r y Administrative Assistant Planning Department