HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-25 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
July 25, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the General Orders.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 11, 2001
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZO 1-35 Preliminary Plat -Porter's Acres Subdivision-Application submitted by
McLane Consulting Group, P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, Alaska.
b. PZO1-36Preliminary Plat -Whispering Willow Subdivision-Application submitted
by McLane Consulting Group, P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, Alaska.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZO1-31-An application for a Variance Permit for additional signs for a Conditional
Use Permit for the property known as Lot 17, Block 10, Valhalla Heights Subdivision
(5296 Kenai Spur Highway}, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Paul & Debbie
Wilson, 5296 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZO1-32-An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a retail business for the
property known as Lot 5, Block lA, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part S (4401 N.
Dogwood Road}, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Raymond and Susan Carr,
4401 N. Dogwood Road, Kenai, Alaska.
c. PZO1-33-An application for a Variance Permit for anoff-premise commercial
advertising sign for the property known as Lot 35, Block 1, Valhalla Heights Subdivision,
Part 2 (4105 N. Dogwood Road), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Raymond and
Susan Carr, 4401 N. Dogwood Road, Kenai, Alaska.
d. PZO1-34-An application for a Conditional Use Permit faraday care for the property
described as Lot 8, 9, 10, Block 4 of East Addition of Townsite of Kenai (511 South
Willow, Apartment 9}, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Anita Rodriguez, 511 S.
Willow Street, Apartment 9, Kenai, Alaska.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. *PZO1-37 Home Occupation Permit -Day Care-For the property known as 1107 4«`
Avenue (Lot 1, McCann Subdivision). Application submitted by Julie Kim Luoma, 1107
4'h Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZO1-38--Transfer of Conditional Use Permit for Paint Ball Playing Field from Barrett
Nickel and Joshua Corey to Ronald H. Chenault for the property known as 514 Van
Antwerp Avenue (Tract A, Bridge Road Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska. Transfer requested
by Ronald H. Chenault, 204 N. Gill Street, Kenai, Alaska.
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. "Zoning Bulletin" -June 25, 2001 & July 10, 2001
b. City of Kenai " 2°d Quarter" Building Permit Report
c. Working Outline -Comprehensive Plan
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 25, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Goecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present: Glick, Bryson, Goecke, Erwin, Morse, Nord (arrived at 7:02)
Members Absent; Jackman
Others Present: Councilman Bannock, City Manager Snow, City Planner
Kebschull, Contract Secretary Roper
1-b. Agenda Approval
MOTION•
Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Commissioner Morse SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
1-c. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Erwin SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- JULY 11, 2001
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Kebschull introduced Linda Snow, the new City Manager.
ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
4-a. PZ01-35-Prelimirxary Plat -Porter's Acres Subdivision-Application
submitted by McLane Consulting Group, P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, Alaska.
MOTION:
Comrnissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZO1-35. The motion was SECONDED by
Comrnissioner Morse.
Kebschull drew attention to staff comments in the application and noted the applicant
will be required to verify that no encroachment exists.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to amend the main motion by adding staff
recommendations. Commissioner Erwin SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT
B son Yes Erwin Yes Glick Yes
Nord Yes Morse Yes Jackman Absent
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
Erwin Yes Glick Yes Nord Yes
Morse Yes Jackman Absent B son Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4-b. PZ01-36-Preliminary Plat -Whispering Willow Subdivision-Application
submitted by McLane Consulting Group, P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve PZO1-36 and Commissioner Glick SECONDED
the motion.
Staff had nothing additional and noted the application met all zoning requirements.
Morse asked about the addresses for PZ01-35 and PZO1-36, noting they were the
same. Kebschull stated the addresses would be determined after the plot is
subdivided.
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VOTE•
Glick Yes Nord Yes Morse Yes
Jackman Absent B son Yes Erwin Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
IfiEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS
5-a. PZO ].-3 ].-An application for a Variance Permit for additional signs for a
Conditional Use Permit for the property known as Lot 17, Block 10,
Valhalla Heights Subdivision (5296 Kenai Spur Highway), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Paul & Debbie Wilson, 5296 Kenai Spur
Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve PZO 1-31 and Commissioner Morse
SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Goecke opened public hearings.
Chuck Phillips, 310 Phillips Drive, Kenai, Alaska -- Phillips stated he is a neighbor
and had no problem with the sign proposed by the Wilson's.
There was no further public testimony and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Bryson inquired as to the document included in the packet supporting
the sign but had no signature. Kebschull noted the document arrived unsigned.
Bryson asked if it was the intent of the applicant to place the sign on their parcel.
Kebschull explained they are required to have it on their property and noted a permit
would be required from DOT if they wished to place it on the DOT right-of--way.
The sandwich type sign was clarified by Kebschull, explaining it is atwo-faced,
temporary, movable sign.
MOTION TO AMEND;
Commissioner Glick MOVED to amend the main motion by adding staff
recommendations and Commissioner Nord SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
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Nord Yes Morse Yes Jackman Absent
B son Yes Erwin Yes Glick Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
Morse Yes Jackman Absent B son Yes
Erwin Yes Glick Yes Nord Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5-b. PZ01-32-An application for a Conditional Use Perxnit for a retail
business for the property known as Lot 5, Block 1A, Valhalla Heights
Subdivision Part 5 (4401 N. Dogwood Road), Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by Raymond and Susan Carr, 4401 N. Dogwood Road, Kenai,
Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZOi-32 and Commissioner Erwin
SECONDED the motion.
The public hearing was opened, however there were no comments. The public hearing
was closed.
Kebschull noted staff had nothing additional and pointed out this was an expansion of
an existing Conditional Use Permit. The permit had been in place since 1995.
VOTE•
Jackman Absent B son Yes Erwin Yes
Glick Yes Nord Yes Morse Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
S-c. PZO 1-33-An application for a Variance Permit for anoff-premise
commercial advertising sign for the property known as Lot 35, Block 1,
Valhalla Heights Subdivision, Part 2 (4105 N. Dogwood Road), Kenai,
Alaska. Application submitted by Raymond and Susan Carr, 4401 N.
Dogwood Road, Kenai, Alaska.
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} MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZO1-33 and Commissioner Morse
SECONDED the motion.
The public hearing was opened, however there were no comments. The public hearing
closed.
Bryson noted the sign must be placed on the parcel and not in the State right-of--way.
Nord stated the sign was a nice one and a colored print of the proposed sign was
reviewed by the Commission.
VOTE:
B son Yes Erwin Yes Glick Yes
Nord Yes Morse Yes Jackman Absent
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5-d. PZO1-34-An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a day care for
the property described as Lot 8, 9, 10, Block 4 of East Addition of
Townsite of Kenai (511 South Willow, Apartment 9), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Anita Rodriguez, 511 S. Willow Street,
Apartment 9, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve PZO1-34 and Commissioner Erwin SECONDED
the motion.
Public Hearing was open but there was no comment. Public hearing closed.
Kebschull explained this particular section of the Code needed to be reviewed as it only
addressed home occupation permits in residential areas and apartment complexes are in
commercial zones. Consideration to modify this section of the code is required in an effort
to be more lenient for those with a home occupation in an apartment.
Kebschull stated it was staff's recommendation the applicant be limited to one child as
requested by the owner of the apartment complex.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Commissioner Nord MOVED to amend the main motion by adding staff recommendations
that the applicant be limited to one child. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Erwin Yes Glick Yes Nord Yes
Morse Yes Jackman Absent B son Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
Glick Yes Nord Yes Morse Yes
Jackman Absent B son Yes Erwin Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
7-a. PZO1-37-Home Occupation Permit -Day Care--For the property known
as 1107 4~ Avenue (Lot 1, McCann Subdivision). Application submitted
by Julie Kim. L,uoma, 1107 4~ Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
Introduced by consent agenda.
7-b. PZOl-38-Transfer of Conditional Use Permit for Paint Ball Playing Field
from Barrett Nickel and Joshua Coray to Ronald H. Chenault for the
property known as 514 Van Antwerp Avenue (Tract A, Bridge Road
Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska. Transfer requested by Ronald H. Chenault,
204 N. Gill Street, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZO1-38 and Commissioner Morse
SECONDED the motion.
Kebschull pointed out the Code does not require notification on a transfer however the
adjacent property owner did receive notification. Kebschull added, the property owner
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} indicated he might write a letter as he is concerned about parking. The applicant
indicated he would put up "No Trespassing" signs and that may take care of the
potential problem.
VOTE:
Morse Yes Jackman Absent B son Yes
Erwin Yes Glick Yes Nord Yes
Goecke Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None
ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None
ITEM 10: REPORTS
10-a. City Council -- Councilman Bannock gave a report based on actions
taken at the Juiy 18, 2001 agenda (a copy of which was included in the packet}.
10-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson gave a report based on the
July 23, 2001 agenda included in the packet. Bryson also advised he had a copy of
the July 9 Borough Planning minutes available should anyone have any questions.
10-c. Administration -- Kebschull reported Waring is checking the public
facilities' history and inventory for the comprehensive plan. and will provide a report.
Kebschull noted the first public hearing could be held as early as October 27 and
asked that Commissioners pencil in this date on their calendars. Kebschull added,
the intention is to use the City's newsletter to advise of these public hearings as it
reaches most everyone in within the City at no additional cost.
Kebschull noted she would be absent for the August $+~ meeting.
Kebschull reported Kathleen Graves with the Borough contacted her today to advise
that the Unity Trail bid was advertised and a contract could be awarded within two to
three weeks. It is anticipated that some clearing would take place this fall. Kebschull
added, aerial photos would be available for review by those property owners who may
be affected by the trail.
ITEM 11: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
ITEM 12: INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a. "Zoning Bulletin" -June 25, 2001 8~ July 10, 2001
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12-b. City of Kenai "2Rd Quarter" Building Perxnit Report
12-c. Working Outline -- Comprehensive Plan
ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS„8a QUESTIONS
Commissioner Bryson welcomed City Manager Snow.
Commissioner Nord also welcomed City Manager Snow and thanked Kebschull for
the permit report included in the packet and asked if one would be available with the
perrnitees' name. Kebschull replied the information is updated daily and if anyone
wants a report to contact her.
Commissioner Glick welcomed City Manager Snow.
Chairman Goecke also welcomed City Manager Snaw.
ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Morse MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Transcribed and Submitted by:
Barbara Roper, Co~t~act Secretary
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