HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-26 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
July 26, 2006 - 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. *July 12, 2006
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ06-53 -Preliminary Plat - Coyle's Landing -Miller Replat. Plat submitted by Patrick
Malone, P.O. Box 124, Kenai, Alaska.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ06-51 - a resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai,
Alaska, recommending to the Council that Title 14 be amended to establish a Central
Mixed Use zone and various parts of the Kenai Zoning Code be amended by adding the
provisions to encompass the new zone, and updating portions of the Land Use Table at
KMC 14.22.010.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. *PZ06-48 -Application for a home occupation permit for a daycare for the property
known as Lot 1, Block B Woodland Subdivision #1, (601 Cedar Drive), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Jan Stiers-DeGuzman, 601 Cedar Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
b. Lease Application -Lot 2, Block 1, General Aviation Apron Sub. #1, Amended -
Indcom Properties, LLC (Kenneth Dunbar) -Discussion and Recommendation.
c. Lease Applications -Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 1, F.B.O. Subdivision - Indcom
Properties, LLC (Kenneth Dunbar) -Discussion and Recommendation.
d. *PZ06-50 -Application for a home occupation permit for a sign design & production
business for the property known as Lot 8, Block 3 Thompson Park Subdivision Addition
#1, (205 Iowa Street #A), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Julie English,
205 Iowa Street #A, Kenai, Alaska.
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8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
11. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. P&Z 2nd Quarter Resolutions
b. City of Kenai Building Permits 2nd Quarter
c. Code Violation Report
d. P&Z Commission Roster (7/12/06)
e. PZ06-52 -Landscape/Site Plan - 100 N. Willow Street - Indcom Properties, LLC
f. "Zoning Bulletin" -July 10, 2006
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
13. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 26, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR BARRY ELDRIDGE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chair Eldridge called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: J. Jenckes, B. Eldridge, P. Bryson, R. Fullinck,
J. Twait (arrived at 7:06)
Commissioners absent: S. Romain
Others present: Council Member R. Ross, City Planner M. Kebschull,
Contract Secretary B. Roper
1-b. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda adding an updated Code
Enforcement Second Quarterly Report which would replace Item 1 lc in the meeting
packet. Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
1-c. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Fullinck MOVED to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 12, 2006
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None
ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
4-a. PZ06-53 -Preliminary Plat - Coyle's Landing -Miller Replat. Plat
submitted by Patrick Malone, P.O. Box 124, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve PZ06-53. Commissioner Fullinck
SECONDED the motion.
Chair Eldridge opened the meeting to public comment; there were no comments.
City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report and recommendations included in the
meeting packet noting staff recommended approval only if the existing ten-foot utility
easement would be vacated.
Commissioner Twait arrived at 7:06 p.m.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve PZ06-53 to include the recommendations
of staff which will not approve the plat until the existing ten-foot utility easement
vacation is approved. Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion.
For the record, Commissioner Bryson noted the arrival of Commissioner Twait and
therefore abstained from voting on PZ06-53.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
Twait Yes Jenckes Yes Romain Absent
Eldrid e Yes B son Abstain Fullinck Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
Twait Yes Jenckes Yes Romain Absent
Eldrid e Yes B son Abstain Fullinck Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS
5a. PZ06-51 -- Recommending to the Council that Title 14 be amended to
establish a Central Mixed Use zone and various parts of the Kenai Zoning
Code be amended by adding the provisions to encompass the new zone,
and updating portions of the Land Use Table at KMC 14.22.010.
MOTION:
Commissioner Twait MOVED to approve PZ06-51 and Commissioner Jenckes
SECONDED the motion.
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Kebschull reviewed the proposed resolution and noted the following:
• The Commission is also approving the sign code to include the size. Staff
will likely recommend against it to City Council if it is passed by the Commission.
• The map is not included as it will become another step in the process
after it is approved by Council; at that time it will come back before the Commission
for a rezone and public hearing.
The public hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m.
Fred Braun, Freedom Realty, Kenai, Alaska -- Mr. Braun stated he supported the
resolution.
Public hearing closed at 7:15 p.m.
Kebschull noted staff had an issue with the 64 sq. ft. size for afree-standing size,
explaining there is quite a difference from the previous 120 sq. ft. now allowed in the
Central District zone and the 220 sq. ft. allowed by multiple businesses. The Code
was amended to accommodate the sizes because of the variances that were seen for
signs in the zone and some of these were denied by the Commission and then
overturned by Council.
Eldridge stated, even if the sign height would remain the same, there would be many
non-conforming signs; they could exist as long as they last; and, if revised, they would
have to be resized. Kebschull agreed height would also be an issue and noted the
Code always allows for a variance.
The following comments were made by the Commission:
• Jenckes stated he felt the 64 sq. ft. requirement should remain as a
variance request is an option.
• Bryson stated he felt 64 sq. ft. sign is acceptable if the business is in
close proximity to the traffic. However, a number of the properties are 75 to 100 feet
from the centerline and that size would be too small.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to amend PZ06-53 to change the sign size to 120 sq. ft.
Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
Twait No Jenckes No Romain Absent
Eldrid e No B son Yes Fullinck Yes
MOTION FAILED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION:
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Twait Yes Jenckes Yes Romain Absent
Eldrid e Yes B son Yes Fullinck Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
7-a. *PZ06-48 -- Application for a home occupation permit for a daycare for
the property known as Lot 1, Block B Woodland Subdivision # 1, (601
Cedar Drove), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Jan Stiers-
DeGuzman, 601 Cedar Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
7-b. Discussion/Recommendation -- Lease Application/Lot 2, Block 1,
General Aviation Apron Sub. # 1, Amended -- Indcom Properties, LLC
(Kenneth Dunbar) -Discussion and Recommendation.
Kebschull requested a typographical correction in the memo. The third sentence in
the first bulleted paragraph should read, "Estimated value of the improvements is
$300 - 400,000.
Kebschull reviewed the memo included in the packet and stated, based on the
information, it appeared the proposed lease complies with the City's zoning ordinance,
Comprehensive Plan, Airport Master Plan, and is the highest and best use for the
parcels.
Fred Braun, Freedom Realty, Kenai, Alaska provided the following:
• He is a representative of applicant Kenneth Dunbar and provided a brief
history of Mr. Dunbar and the various properties he owns in Kenai and his future
plans for such properties.
• Dunbar's intent on Lot 2 is to build a hangar and noted the proposed
plans will need to be tailored for the lots. The proposed size for this hangar is 40 x
216 x 14 high. Some of the units will be heated.
• They believe there is a true need for hangars in the Kenai area.
Bryson asked if the parcel would have roadway access, as it appeared from the map
the parcel currently is landlocked. Braun indicated he was not sure about right-of-
way or future access but, at this time the parcel parallels the existing parking area
and would join the UPS lot. Bryson noted the City would like to retain the balance of
the parcel and were currently constructing a gate on the west side of the parcel.
MOTION:
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Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to recommend approval of the lease application for Lot
2, Block 1, General Aviation Apron Sub. # 1, Amended -Indcom Properties, LLC
Kenneth Dunbar and noted it appeared the proposed lease complies with the City's
zoning ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Airport Master Plan, and is the highest and
best use for the parcels. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Twait Yes Jenckes Yes Romain Absent
Eldrid e Yes B son Yes Fullinck Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7-c. Discussion/Recommendation -- Lease Applications/Lots 9, 10, and 11,
Block 1, F.B.O. Subdivision -Indcom Properties, LLC (Kenneth Dunbar) -
Discussion and Recommendation.
Kebschull requested a typographical correction in the memo; the first bulleted
paragraph, fifth line should read, "...$504,000 for the hangars."
Kebschull reviewed the memo and noted the following:
• Based on the information provided, it appeared the proposed leases
comply with the City's zoning ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and are the highest and
best uses for the parcels.
• Based on information provided in the lease applications for lots 9 and 10,
it was unclear if the proposed use would comply with the Airport Master Plan.
• Lot 11 appeared to comply with the Airport Master Plan.
• Staff recommended, if the leases are approved, the leases require that
any hangars built on Lots 9 and 10 must be used for commercial aviation type
activities.
Fred Braun, Freedom Realty, Kenai, Alaska -- Braun reported the following:
• Currently there are negotiations underway with FedEx and UPS for Lots
9 and 10.
• He is certain they would meet the cargo criteria and added the buildings
would have to be improved and tailored for those lots with different easements, etc.
• Lot 11, Grant Aviation is moving along quite well and it is their intent to
relocate their headquarters from Bethel to Kenai.
• The development timeline includes Lots 9 and 10 to start the summer
and fall of 2007 and Lot 11 is immediate.
• Braun commended the Airport Manager and staff providing Mr. Dunbar
with a tour to the area and available lots.
Fullinck asked if the proposed use would interfere with the airport boundary and
Kebschull replied it did not and met the developmental goals.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to recommend approval of Lease Applications -Lots 9,
10, and 11, Block 1, F.B.O. Subdivision - Indcom Properties, LLC Kenneth Dunbar to
include staff comments that based on information provided in the lease applications
for Lots 9 and 10 it is unclear if the proposed use complies with the Airport Master
Plan and, if approved, the leases require that any hangars built on Lots 9 and 10 must
be used for commercial aviation type activities. It appears that Lot 11 complies with
the Airport Master Plan. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Twait Yes Jenckes Yes Romain Absent
Eldrid e Yes B son Yes Fullinck Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7-d. *PZ06-50 -- Application for a home occupation permit for a sign design &
production business for the property known as Lot 8, Block 3 Thompson
Park Subdivision Addition # 1, (205 Iowa Street #A), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Julie English, 205 Iowa Street #A, Kenai,
Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None
ITEM 9: REPORTS
9-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross noted the meeting agenda and
action taken at the last meeting was included in the packet. Commissioner Jenckes
asked how the dipnet season affected the City and Ross replied it would impact the
City with regard to revenue and sales tax.
9-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson provided a report on action
taken at the last Borough Planning meeting.
9-c. Administration -- Kebschull reported the following:
• A barge working on the fiber optic cable will be purchasing approximately
6,000 to 7,000 gallons of fuel from the dock.
• Staff has been busy with building permits and subdivision plats.
• The lay down item would provide more information on Code enforcement
items.
• There remains a vacant seat on the Commission.
ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
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ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS
11-a. P&Z 2nd Quarter Resolutions
11-b. City of Kenai Building Permits 2nd Quarter
11-c. Code Violation Report
11-d. Planning & Zoning Commission Roster (7/ 12/06)
11-e. PZ06-52 -Landscape/Site Plan - 100 N. Willow Street - Indcom
Properties, LLC
11-f. "Zoning Bulletin" -July 10, 2006
ITEM 12 : COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Twait asked if a phone number existed to call into the Chambers if a
member would be late for a meeting. Kebschull said she would obtain the number
and provide it to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Jenckes indicated he may be absent from the next meeting.
Chairman Eldridge stated he felt there are more areas that should be rezoned to
Limited Commercial, specifically along the Spur Highway (Cliff Baker) to Tinker Lane.
He stated he hoped to have those items on the agenda soon.
Eldridge reminded the Commission they were also considered the Historic District
Board and are tasked to look at buildings and structures in Old Town. Because items
may come up in the future, he requested the Commission to become familiar with that
section of the Code. Kebschull advised the specific code as KMC 14.20.105.
ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Twait MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Fullinck
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes recorded and prepared by:
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Barbara Roper, ontract Secretary
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