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Home My WebLink About2005-07-13 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July I3, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda *AIl 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: a. *June 22, 2005 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZOS-44 -- An application for an Encroachment Permit far a 6-foot side yard encroachment for the property known as Lot 3, Block 4, Thompson Park Subdivision (130 Nevada Street), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Dean & Deanna Roney, 130 Nevada Street, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZOS-42 - A resolution of the Flanning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai Alaska recommending to the Council that the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be amended to add a footnote to the Conservation Zone Land Use Table to allow seasonal and temporary food service as an allowed use. Discussion -Set Public Hearing. b. PZ05-43 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska recommending to the Council that the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be amended to allow retail businesses such as gift shops and coffee shops in the Education Zone as a secondary use. Discussion -Set Public Hearing. c. Land Trade for Boating Facility Exit Road -Discussion & Recommendation. d. Determine if Lot 1, Block 1, Thompson Park, Addition No. 1 needed for public purpose - Discussion and Recommendation. } 8. PENDING ITEMS: a. PZOS-ib - An application to rezone the area known as Tract C, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision, (170 Bridge Access Road), from suburban residential to general commercial. Application submitted by John Hammelman, Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. (Tabled until brought back by Administration.) 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Kenai River Center Permit 5824 -Gary Foster -Dock Upgrade b. U.S. Army Carps Public Notice of Application For Permit -City of Kenai Dock Expansion c. "Zoning Bulletin" -June 10, 2005 d. Citizen's Guide to Appeal 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING 8s ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 13, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR JOHN HAMMELMAN, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER I -a. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: B. Eldridge, N. Amen, J. Barrett, C. Glick and J. Hammelman Commissioners absent: P. Bryson, J. Twait Others present: City Planner M. Kebschull, Public Works Manger K. Kornelis, Temporary Secretary K. Mohn A quorum was present. 1-b. Agenda Approval Administration requested the following additions to the packet of information: 5-a, PZ05-44 -- Letter from Larry Lowenstein • 7-c, Land Trade for Boating Facility Exit Road -- Email from Brade Meiklejohn, The Conservation end. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of 5a and 6c and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 22, 2005 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None. } ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-a. PZ05-44 - An application for an Encroachment Permit far a 6-foot side yard encroachment for the property known as Lot 3, Block 4, Thompson Park Subdivision (130 Nevada Street), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Dean & Deanna Roney, 130 Nevada Street, Kenai, Alaska. City Planner Kebschull explained the following: • This was an application fora 6 foot encroachment permit for an existing structure. • The structure was on the land when the Roneys purchased the property. • The structure was built without a building permit. • The staff recommended approval. Chairman Hammelman opened the public hearing. Deanna Roney, 130 Nevada Street, Kenai, AK 99611 -Mrs. Roney noted the following: • She is one of the owners of the property in question. • The owners would like to improve the structure but have not been able to because it is illegal. Public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve PZO5-44 and Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. It was noted there were no outstanding enforcement issues. VOTE: Twait Absent Eldrid e Yes Amen Yes Barrett Yes Glick Yes Hammelman Yes B son Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Harnmelman explained there were 15 days in which to appeal. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 13, 2005 PAGE 2 7-a. PZ05-4Z - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai Alaska recommending to the Council that the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be amended to add a footnote to the Conservation Zone Land Use Table to allow seasonal and temporary food service as an allowed use. Discussion -Set Public Hearing. Kebschull noted the following: • Individuals wish to sell food items during the dipnet fishery. • The Conservation Zone does not allow commercial uses. • Staff recommends the Land Use Table be amended to allow seasonal/temporary food service. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to set public hearing on the approval of PZ05-42 (July 27, 2005) and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. Discussion followed and comments included: • This proposal pertains to anywhere it is zoned Conservation. • Food vendors need an itinerant merchant license (Clerk's correction, should be Mobile Food Vendor's License) and a DEC permit. • The purpose of the change is for public need. • The city could bid far only one vendor. • Vendors need to be managed well. • Vendor would need permission from the City to sell on Conservation Iands owned by the City. • The resolution refers to seasonal vendors. VOTE: Twait Absent Eldrid a Yes Amen Yes Barrett Yes Glick Yes Hammelman Yes B son Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-b. PZ05-43 -- A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska recommending to the Council that the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be amended to allow retail businesses such as gift shops and coffee shops in the Education Zone as a secondary use. Discussion -Set Public Hearing. Kebshull noted the following: • This is a similar issue to the previous one. • The recent car sale at KCHS was a code violation. PLANNING 8v ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 13, 2005 PAGE 3 • Staff recommends to allow traditional use sales such as a snack shop or school store in an educational zone. .MOTION: Commissioner Barrett MOVED to set the public hearing an the approval of PZ05-43 (July 27, 2005) and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Twait Absent Eldrid e Yes Amen Yes Barrett Yes Glick Yes Hammelman Yes B son Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-c. Discussion and Recommendation -- Land Trade for Boating Facility Exit Road. Kebschull and Kornelis noted the following: • The City has been seeking land for a boating facility exit road. • The Conservation Fund is interested in trading land. • An updated appraisal has been done on the properties. • The Conservation Fund is proposing they trade their land plus $10,000 for the City's parcel 7. • The Conservation Fund would like to purchase parcels 1,2,4,5 and b for cash. • The Conservation Fund is a legitimate organization not a development corporation in disguise. • The Harbor Commission supports the trade and the sale. Discussion followed and comments included: • The city should make the trade. • The panhandle of Parcel 2 is developable. • It is in the city's best interest to retain the panhandle. • The parcels other than Parcel 7 could be used for bargaining. • City staff was surprised to receive the purchase offer. • There may not be an offer to buy wetlands in the future. • Favor retaining panhandle of Parcel 2. MOTION: Commissioner Amen MOVED the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend to the Kenai City Council the City swap Parcel 7 for The Conservation Fund lands plus $10,000. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. PLANNING 8~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 13, 2005 PAGE 4 VOTE: Twait Absent Eldrid e Yes Amen Yes Barrett Yes Glick Yes Haxnmelman Yes B son Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION: Commissioner Amen MOVED the Planning & Zoning Carnmission recommend to the Kenai City Council the sale of the additional five parcels with the exception of the Parcel 2 panhandle to The Conservation ~znd. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion.. VOTE: Twait Absent Eldrid e Yes Amen No Barrett Yes Glick Yes Hammelman No B son Absent MOTION FAILED. 7-d. Discussion and Recommendation -- Determine if Lot 1, Block 1, Thompson Park, Addition No. 1 needed for public purpose. Kebschull noted the following: ~ The referenced parcel was foreclosed. • Staff believes it is not needed for a public purpose. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED the parcel is not needed for public purpose and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Twait Barrett Absent Yes Eldrid e Glick Yes Yes Amen Hammelman Yes Yes B son Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 13, 2005 PAGE 5 S-a. P205-16 - An application to rezone the area known as Tract C, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision, (170 Bridge Access Road), from suburban, residential to general commercial. Application submitted by John Hammelman, Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. (Tabled until brought back by Administration.) No action taken. ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None. ITEM 10• REPORTS 10-a. City Council -- No report. 10-b. Borough Planning - No report. 10-c. Administration -- Kebschull reported the following: • There will be four public hearings next meeting. • Mayor Porter requested letters be sent to neighborhood areas needing cleaning up. Several hundred letters have been sent over the Code Enforcement Off cer's signature. Discussion followed and comments included: • Who determines who gets a letter? • Letters serve as a "heads up" to whole neighborhoods, • Actual citations go to court. • The Code Enforcement Officer is also a Seasonal Officer. ITEM 11: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None. ITEM 12: INFORMATION ITEMS 12-a. Kenai River Center Perrnit 5824 -Gary Foster -Dock Upgrade 12-b. U.S. Army Corps Public Notice of Application For Permit -City of Kenai Dock Expansion 12-c. "Zoning Bulletin" -June 10, 2005 12-d. Citizen's Guide to Appeal ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS & OUESTIONS Eldridge -- No comments. Amen -- No comments. Barrett -- Reported he will be absent from the July 27 and August 10 meetings. In addition, he may be absent from the August 24 meeting. He may be moving to Kodiak. Glick -- Reported he will be absent from the July 27 meeting. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 13, 2005 PAGE 6 l Hamm~lman -Reported he will be absent from the August 10 meeting. ITEM 14: MOTION: ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Kari Mohn, Recording Secretary WORK SESSION: The Commissioners postponed the scheduled work session. PLANNING 8s ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 13, 2005 PAGE 7