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Home My WebLink About2005-09-28 Planning & Zoning Minutes} CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 28, 2005 - 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: a. *September 14, 2005 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4, CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZOS-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 from 4113105.) 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZOS-55 -An application for development in the Townsite Historic Zane far the property known as 1002 Mission Avenue {Lot 16, Block 5, Original Townsite of Kenai}. Application is for a building permit for the structure located at 1002 Mission Avenue. Application submitted by Klauder & Company Architects, Inc., 606 Petersen Way, Kenai, Alaska. b. PZOS-56 (PZ98-45}-A request far transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ98-45 (Lodging and Guide Service) from James H. Cowan to Clinton A. & Delores A. Coligan for the property described as Lots 4 & 5, Anglers Acres Subdivision, Part 3 (1035 & 1045Angler Drive}, Kenai, Alaska. Transfer requested by Clinton A. & Delores A. Coligan, P.O. Box 4300, Soldotna, Alaska. S. PENDING ITEMS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT: a. Pending Code Violations 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Zoning Bulletin (9110/OS) b. Board of Adjustment Decision - KreinlDoyle 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING 8a ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 2S, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR JOHN HAMMELMAN, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hammelman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: J. Hamrnelrnan, P. Bryson, J. Twait, N. Amen, and C. Glick Commissioners absent: B. Eldridge, J. Barrett Others present: Mayor Pat Porter, Councilman Ross, City Planner Kebschull, Department Assistant Carver, and Contract Secretary B. Roper A quorum was present. 1-b. Agenda Approval Chairman Hammelman moved Item l i, Persons Present Not Scheduled to follow Item 2 in order to accommodate Mayor Porter's request to address the Commission. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and adding the lay down items (maps of Millennium Square) provided before the meeting. Commissioner 'I~vait SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Hamrnelman Yes B son Yes `hvait Yes Eldrid a Absent Arnen Yes Barrett Absent Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 1-c. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Click SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 14, 2005 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 11: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Mayor Porter reported she attended a workshop in Washington, DC and a gentleman told her about a book entitled "Boomtown USA." Porter purchased the book and was very excited in that it could be an excellent tool in moving the City of Kenai forward by making positive changes. She noted the City Council was provided with a copy and she thought the Planning & Zoning Commission would enjoy it as well. Porter loaned several copies of the book to the Commission. Mayor Porter thanked the Commission for their input in the commission and committee meeting discussions and noted a new ordinance may be forthcoming which would provide for excused absences, alternates, etc. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-a. PZ05-16 -- 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 from 4/ 13/05.) City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and noted the following: • The item was reviewed by the Commission in April and it was postponed at that time to await a recommendation from the Airport Commission. • Nothing changed with regard to the staff report and it was agreed the suburban residential zone would not fulfill proposed development of the area. • The lay down items provided before the meeting indicated examples of the development concepts the Airport consultants provided. The schematics are grandiose but do provide a general idea of what could go in the area. • Work had not been completed on the mixed use zone overlay, however, this could be appropriate for the zone. • The Commission requested to change the zone to general commercial. Hammelman opened the public hearing. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. MOTION: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 PAGE 2 Commissioner Amen MOVED to table PZ05-16 until it is resurrected by staff. Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. Commissioner Bryson noted, if action were taken on the issue it would still be on the same rehearing schedule when the mixed use zone was established and tabling the issue would be appropriate at this time. Kebschull noted if the mixed use zone would be approved, a rezone would not be necessary because the mixed use would overlay the zone. VOTE: Hamme]man Yes B son Yes Twait Yes Eldrid a Absent Amen Yes Barrett Absent Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 7: 7-a. PZ05-55 -- An application for development in the Townsite Historic Zone for the property known as 1002 Mission Avenue (Lot 16, Block 5, Original Townsite of Kenai). Application is far a building permit for the structure located at 1002 Mission Avenue. Application submitted by Klauder 8v Company Architects, Inc., 606 Petersen Way, Kenai, Alaska. Kebschull reviewed the staff reporting, noting: • The Coxnmission is required to review all building permit applications for properties in the Townsite Historic Preservation Zone. • The application, submitted by Klauder & Company on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe (KIT), was requesting several interior improvements to the building currently being utilized as their senior center. • Staff recon~rnended approval as the work would not impact the historic integrity of the property. • Mr. Mishou front KIT was available to answer any questions. Bryson asked when KIT would need the facility and Kebschull indicated it was already being utilized and a building permit was on file. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ05-55 and Commissioner Twait SECONDED the motion. PLANNING 8~ ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 PAGE 3 VOTE: Hammelman Yes B son Yes Twait Yes Eldrid e Absent Amen Yes Barrett Absent Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-b. PZ05-56 (PZ98-45) -- A request for transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ9$-45 (Lodging and Guide Service) from James H. Cowan to Clinton A, & Delores A. Coligan for the property described as Lots 4 & S, Anglers Acres Subdivision, Part 3 (1035 & 1045 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Transfer requested by Clinton A. 8~ Delores A. Coligan, P.O. Box 4300, Soldotna, Alaska. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, noting: • The permit had been in Mr. Cowan's name since 19$8. • Coligan operated the business for several years. • After Cawan's death Coligan purchased the business. • The applicant submitted a transfer request during a certification review last year and the transfer request was overlooked. The action was basically a housekeeping item. • Nothing will change with the perxxzit except for the name and the Code allows far the transfer as long as it continues to operate under the conditions set forth. • Staff recommended approval. MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve PZO5-S6. Commissioner Amen SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Hammelman Yes B son Yes Twait Yes Eldrid e Absent Amen Yes Barrett Absent Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -None. ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT 9-a. Pending Code Violations Kebschull noted Department Assistant Carver was present and she prepared the report included in the packet. Kebschull also noted the City lost their Cade PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 PAGE 4 Enforcement Officer this past summer, however, funds had been made available far another position and would operate under the Police Department. Kebschull added, recruitment was underway. ITEM 10: REPORTS 10-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross noted the agenda for Council's September 21, 2005 meeting was included in the packet. 10-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson reported he did not attend the Borough Planning meeting on September 26, 2005 but would get answers to any questions the Commission might have. YO-c. Administration -- Kebschull reported the following: • There will be an ordinance on vacant buildings coming before the Commission. • The City Council will be reviewing the Capital Improvement Projects Plan at their next meeting and if approved, the Planning 8s Zoning Commission will review it at their October 12~ meeting. A public hearing will also be held. ITEM 12: INFORMATION ITEMS 12-a. Zoning Bulletin (9/ 10/05) 12.b. Board of Adjustment Decision - Krein/Doyle ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS No comments. ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Amen MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Glick SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.rra. r M~inuntes~^transcribed and prepared by: `~ ~ Barbara Roper, Co tact Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 PAGE 5