Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-22 Planning & Zoning Minutes 1 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 22, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Election of Officers • Role of the Chair - "Alaska Planning Commission Handbook" c. Agenda Approval d. 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. *February 22, 2006 ,~ 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ06-21 -Preliminary Plat -Baron Park Replat No. 2. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ06-15-An application to rezone the parcels known as Tract A, Ballfield Subdivision & Those portions of the NE1/4 & the NE1/4 NW 1/4 which lie Northeasterly of the Kenai Spur Highway & South and West of ASLS 79-57 Amended & North & Northwesterly & Southwesterly of Ballfield Subdivision from Rural Residential to Recreation. Application submitted by Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ06-17 -Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZO1-03 for retail business, office, hotel, guide service for the property known as Tract A-lA Cone Tracts A-lA & A-1B (2880 Beaver Loop Road), Kenai, Alaska, from Michael Kent dba Alaska Lodge to Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC. Application submitted by Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. b. PZ06-18 -Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZOI-02 for hotel and guide service for the property known as Lot 4, Block 2, Anglers Acres Sub. Addn. No. 1 (1350 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska, from Michael Kent dba Alaska Lodge to Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC. Application submitted by Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. -~ c. PZ06-19 -Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZO1-OS for hotel and guide service for the property known as Tract 2, Angler Acres Subdivision -Lowe Addition (1530 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska, from Michael Kent dba Alaska Lodge to Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC. Application submitted by Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. d. PZ06-20 -Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZO1-04 for guide service and food service for the property known as Tract 3, Angler Acres Subdivision -Lowe Addition (1600 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska, from Michael Kent dba Alaska Lodge to Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC. Application submitted by Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. 8. PENDING ITEMS: 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) 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. City Council Roster b. Zoning Bulletins (2/10/06 & 2/25/06) c. Planning & Zoning Roster d. Letter accepting Commissioner Amen's resignation e. Board of Adjustment Decision on Carlson CUP 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 22, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIR PHIL BRYSON, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Bryson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: P. Bryson, L. McLennan, J. Jenckes, J. Twait, S. Romain Commissioners absent: B. Eldridge Others present: Council Member Ross, City Planner Kebschull, Department Assistant Carver, and Contract Secretary B. Roper A quorum was present. 1-b. Election of Officers: • Role of Chair - "Alaska Planning Commission Handbook" Vice Chair Bryson called for nominations for Chair. MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to nominate Commissioner Barry Eldridge as Chair. Commissioner Twait SECONDED the motion. Commissioner Romain advised that Commissioner Eldridge had no objection to being nominated for the Chair position. Nominations were closed. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Vice Chair Bryson called for nominations for Vice Chair. MOTION: J Commissioner Romain MOVED to nominate Commissioner Phil Bryson as Vice Chair. j Commissioner McLennan SECONDED the motion. Nominations were closed. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Twait MOVED to approve the agenda adding the letter appointing Kari Mohn as Temporary Deputy City Clerk. Commissioner McLennan SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 22, 2006 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 4-a. PZ06-21-- Preliminary Plat/Baron Park Replat No. 2. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Kebschull noted the following: • The plat will remove a lot line to create one large lot resulting in Lot A, containing approximately 14.784 acres. • The resulting lot size would meet lot size requirements for the IL -Light Industrial and CG -General Commerical zones. • City water and sewer serve the property. • City Engineer reports the section line was previously vacated. • Staff recommended the rezone to eliminate asplit-zone situation. • Staff recommended approval. There were no public or Commission comments. PLANNING 8s ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 22, 2006 PAGE 2 MOTION: Commissioner Twait MOVED to approve PZ06-21 and Commissioner Jenckes SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-a. PZ06-15 -- An application to rezone the parcels known as Tract A, Ballfield Subdivision 8s Those portions of the NE 1 / 4 & the NE 1 / 4 NW 1 / 4 which lie Northeasterly of the Kenai Spur Highway & South and West of ASLS 79-57 Amended & North 8v Northwesterly 8s Southwesterly of Ballfield Subdivision from Rural Residential to Recreation. Application submitted by Charles M. Kopp, Acting City Manager, Kenai, Alaska Kebschull explained the following: • The application was submitted to rezone the properties described as Tract A, Ballfield Subdivision and those portions of the NE 1 /4 and the NE 1 /4 NW 1 /4 which lie northeasterly of the Kenai Spur Highway and south and west of ASLS 79-57 amended and north and northwesterly and southwesterly of Ballfield Subdivision from Rural Residential to Recreation. • The parcels are located on the Kenai Spur Highway and lie adjacent to properties zoned Rural Residential and Recreation. • The rezone is being requested to accommodate a proposed sports field and outdoor recreation area for the City of Kenai. • Parks and recreation are a conditional use in the rural residential zone and a permitted use in the recreation zone. • The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan shows this land as Neighborhood Residential and the definition states, "Formal public outdoor spaces (parks) are a critical feature in this district." • The property abuts the site of the planned Kenai Soccer Facility and outdoor recreation site. The proposed rezone is to accommodate planned expansion of the outdoor sporting facility. • The requested rezone would meet the criteria of Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.270 for an amendment to the official zoning map. Staff recommended approval. J Bryson noted a conflict of interest due to his firm being involved in the project and abstained from voting. The gavel was passed to Commissioner Twait. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 22, 2006 PAGE 3 \ Commissioner Twait opened the public hearing. With no comments, the public hearing closed. MOTION: Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve PZ06-12 and Commissioner McLennan SECONDED the motion. Jenckes asked if the parcel furthest north was usable land and Kebschull replied the City's long range plans are to develop the entire area. It was noted the site is the current transfer facility for the landfill. VOTE: B son Abstain McLennan Yes Eldrid e Absent Jenckes Yes Twait Yes Romain Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The gavel returned to Vice Chair Bryson. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None. ITEM ?: NEW BUSINESS 7-a. PZ06-17 -- Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZO1-03 for retail business, office, hotel, guide service for the property known as Tract A- lA Cone Tracts A- lA & A-1B (2880 Beaver Loop Road), Kenai, Alaska, from Michael Kent d/b/a Alaska Lodge to Ramon Ortiz d/b/a Alaskan Lodge LLC. Application submitted by Ramon Ortiz d/b/a Alaskan Lodge LLC, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska Kebschull noted Items 7-a through 7-d were related items due to Alaska Lodge LLC purchasing the property from Michael Kent and the application was submitted in order to transfer the Conditional Use Permit(s). Kebschull reported the following: • A Conditional Use Permit was issued to Michael Kent to operate several businesses from this location, i.e. retail business, office, hotel and guide service. • As required by KMC 14.20.158, a written request for transfer of the Conditional Use Permit was submitted. • The request for transfer states the intent is to use the permit in accordance with the operations described in the current permit. • Based on the written request and plan to continue use as currently allowed under Conditional Use Permit PZO1-03, approval of the transfer was recommended. • A copy of Resolution PZO1-03 was attached to the application and the requirements for the permit would be noted as required for the permit. PLANNING 8v ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 22, 2006 PAGE 4 --~ Bryson opened the meeting to the public. Bryson noted the appeal process. Ramon Ortiz, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska: Mr. Ortiz stated: • He is the new owner of the Lodge and indicated there would be no changes. • He will deal with local vendors and businesses and hopes to enhance the economy within the City with his business. Public comment was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Twait MOVED to approve PZ06-17 and Commissioner McLennan SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 7-b. P206-18 -- Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZO1-02 for hotel and guide service for the property known as Lot 4, Block 2, Anglers Acres Sub. Addn. No. 1 (1350 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska, from Michael Kent dba Alaska Lodge to Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC. Application submitted by Ramon Ortiz dba Alaskan Lodge LLC, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Kebschull reported the business was sold to Alaskan Lodge LLC and this was a request to transfer the existing Conditional Use Permit. Bryson opened the meeting to public comment. There were no comments. MOTION: Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve PZ06-18 and Commissioner McLennan SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 7-c. PZ06-19 -- Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZO1-05 for hotel and guide service for the property known as Tract 2, Angler Acres Subdivision - Lowe Addition (1530 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska, from Michael Kent d/b/a Alaska Lodge to Ramon Ortiz d/b/a Alaskan Lodge LLC. Application submitted by Ramon Ortiz d/b/a Alaskan Lodge LLC, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Kebschull reported the business was sold to Alaskan Lodge LLC and an application was submitted to transfer the existing Conditional Use Permit. Bryson opened the meeting to public comment. There were no comments. MOTION: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 22, 2006 PAGE 5 Commissioner McLennan MOVED to approve PZ06-19 and Commissioner Twait SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 7-d. PZ06-20 -- Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZO1-04 for guide service and food service for the property known as Tract 3, Angler Acres Subdivision -Lowe Addition (1600 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska, from Michael Kent d/b/a Alaska Lodge to Ramon Ortiz d/b/a Alaskan Lodge LLC. Application submitted by Ramon Ortiz d/b/a Alaskan Lodge LLC, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Kebschull reported the business was sold to Alaskan Lodge LLC and an application was submitted to transfer the existing Conditional Use Permit. Bryson opened the meeting to public comment. Ramon Ortiz, 1530 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska -- Mr. Ortiz noted one change in that the existing Conditional Use Permit allowed food service. He stated, his intention was not to serve food. There were no further comments from the public. Kebschull indicated the original owner planned to serve food from a deck or platform to guides and the applicant had the option to serve food if he desires. If he chooses not to, that portion of the Conditional Use Permit would expire. MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ06-20 and Commissioner McLennan SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 8: 8-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 8v Zoning ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None. ITEM 10: REPORTS 10-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross provided a report on actions taken at the March 1 and March 15, 2006 Council meetings. Ross noted the Landscaping/Site Plan ordinance had been tabled because there was an issue with financial institutions not accepting temporary certificate of occupancy permits and the subsequent penalties involved. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 22, 2006 PAGE 6 Kebschull reported staff had revised the Landscaping/Site Plan and removed the certificate of occupancy requirement. There were five revisions made and the item will be on the Commission's April 12 meeting agenda and would be before Council again at its April 19 meeting. 10-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson provided a brief report on actions taken at the Borough's February 27 and March 13, 2006 Commission meetings. 10-c. Administration -- Kebschull reported the following: • Staff had reviewed the Mixed Use Zone and it appeared the overlay zone could get convoluted and it was possible it would be replaced with a Central Business District Zone. The Historic District may be excluded as it has a special zone. • The new Limited Commercial Zone was in place and staff would keep the Commission abreast of how it is working. ITEM 11: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None ITEM 12: INFORMATION ITEMS 12-a. City Council Roster 12-b. Zoning Bulletins (2/ 10/06 & 2/25/06) 12-c. Planning & Zoning Roster 12-d. Letter accepting Commissioner Amen's resignation 12-e. Board of Adjustment Decision on Carlson CUP ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Jenckes stated he enjoyed the training in Anchorage and noted there was a lot of discussion on the Open Meetings Act. He provided a brief report on Mayor Begich's comments at the training session. Commissioner Romain stated also attended the training in Anchorage. ITEM 14: MOTION: Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Twait SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m. Minutes transcrib d and prepared by: Barbara Roper, ontract Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 22, 2006 PAGE 7