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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-09 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA August 9, 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 26, 2006 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ06-57 -Preliminary Plat -Inlet View Subdivision Beauchamp Addition No. Two. Plat submitted by Whitford Surveying, P.O. Box 4032, Soldotna, AK 99669. b. PZ06-58 -Preliminary Plat -Smith Ridge Subdivision - A subdivision of Government Lot 39. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. c. PZ06-59 -Preliminary Plat -Amanda Walker Subdivision -Harris Addition. Plat submitted by Segesser Surveys, 30485 Rosland Street, Soldotna, Alaska. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ06-54 - An application for an encroachment permit for front-yard setbacks for the property known as Lot 7, Block 2, Central Heights Subdivision (305 Sterling Court), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Rose and Loran Guilbeau, 305 Sterling Court, Kenai, Alaska. b. PZ06-56 - An application for an encroachment permit for front-yard & side yard setbacks for the property known as Government Lot 39 (306 Hutto Street), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Daniel O. Piatt, 306 Hutto Street, Kenai, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. PENDING ITEMS: Agenda Page 2 August 9, 2006 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. PZ06-55 -Landscape/Site Plan -Integrated Account Management, Inc., 140 Main Street Loop, Kenai. b. "Zoning Bulletin" -July 25, 2006 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA AUGUST 9, 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, S. Romain, B. Eldridge, P. Bryson, R. Fullinck and J. Twait Commissioners absent: None. Others present: Council Member J. Moore, City Clerk C. Freas, City Planner M. Kebschull A quorum was present. ~ 1-b. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of 11-c, Board of Adjustment Decision/Pearce Appeal, Case No. BA-06-02. Commissioner Twait SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Fullinck MOVED to approve the consent agenda as submitted and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 26, 2006 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -1 4-a. PZ06-57 -- Preliminary Plat -- Inlet View Subdivision Beauchamp Addition No. 'l~vo. Plat submitted by Whitford Surveying, P.O. Box 4032, Soldotna, AK 99669. MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve the preliminary plat/Inlet View Subdivision Beauchamp Addition No. Two with the noted recommendations. Commissioner Jenckes SECONDED the motion. Commissioner Bryson stated he would abstain from all the plat items due to the perceived conflict of interest from the Borough level. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report which was included in the packet, noting staff recommendations as follows: • Verify no encroachments exist. • Plat should add notation to wastewater note that parcels are served by City water and sewer. There were no public or Commission comments. VOTE: Jenckes Yes Romain Yes Eldrid e Yes B son Abstain Fullinck Yes 'It~vait Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-b. PZ06-58 -Preliminary Plat -- Smith Ridge Subdivision - A subdivision of Government Lot 39. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve the preliminary plat/Smith Ridge Subdivision, Government Lot 39, with staff recommendations included. Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, noting staff recommendations as follows: • Encroachment for the shop on Lot 1 must be approved prior to recording of the final plat. • Vacation of Hutto Street right of way and government lot easement must be approved prior to recording of the final plat. There were no public comments. Commissioner Twait noted staff recommendations refer to a "shop" and the plat refers to a "shed." Kebschull stated a recommendation PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 9> 2006 PAGE 4 could be made to the surveyor to make the correction, however it was a moot point as the size and use determines the setback. VOTE: Jenckes Yes Romain Yes Eldrid e Yes B son Abstain Fullinck Yes Twait Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-c. PZ06-59 -Preliminary Plat -Amanda Walker Subdivision -Hams Addition. Plat submitted by Segesser Surveys, 30485 Rosland Street, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve the preliminary plat/Amanda Walker Subdivision -- Harris Addition with the inclusion of staff recommendations. Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and indicated staff recommendations as: • A note should be added to the plat to state the front setback on Lot 2 will be measured from where the lot meets the minimum lot width. ~ • Plat Note 4 should be amended to include note that parcels are served by .city water and sewer. There were no public or Commission comments. VOTE: Jenckes Yes Romain Yes Eldrid e Yes B son Abstain Fullinck Yes Twait Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-a. PZ06-54 - An application for an encroachment permit for front-yard setbacks for the property known as Lot 7, Block 2, Central Heights Subdivision (305 Sterling Court), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Rose and Loran Guilbeau, 305 Sterling Court, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ06-54 and Commissioner'I~vait SECONDED the motion. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 9, 2006 PAGE 5 Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and noted staff recommendation as: • Encroachment is limited to the addition shown on the application submitted July 19, 2006. The public hearing was opened and comments were offered as follows: Sheryl Samples -- Ms. Samples explained she lives across the street from the applicant; they are nice people and it is a nice neighborhood; and, she had no objections to the approval of the encroachment permit, but did have concerns with the way the addition is being built (not straight, cardboard window, etc.) and hoped the issuance of a building permit would allay those concerns. Loran Guilbeau, 305 Sterling Court, Kenai -- Mr. Guilbeau identified himself as the applicant for the permit; he was out of state for about five months during the year; he is on a fixed income, low on funds and trying to get the project completed; did not realize adding an arctic entrance would require a building permit; and, the addition will be up to code upon completion. Guilbeau also indicated the addition has been painted, doors, lighting, and he is using pressure-treated lumber and plans on adding a metal roof to match that on the house. With no additional requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chair Eldridge indicated the decision of the Commission could be appealed and appeals must be submitted to the City Clerk within 15 days of the Commission action. Commission discussion indicated: • The Building Official had inspected the house and addition project, checking the footings, etc. and believes he will be able to issue the building permit based on what he found. • The addition construction will be required to be in accordance with the building code. • The city does not have an aesthetics ordinance. • What the construction will do to property values is not a requirement used to determine whether or not to grant a permit. VOTE: Jenckes Yes Romain Yes Eldrid e Yes B son Yes Fullinck Yes Twait Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-b. PZ06-56 - An application for an encroachment permit for front-yard & side yard setbacks for the properly known as Government Lot 39 (306 Hutto Street), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Daniel O. Piatt, 306 Hutto Street, Kenai, Alaska. J PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 9, 2006 PAGE 6 _~ MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ06-56 with the staff recommendations included. Commissioner Twait SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and noted staff recommended approval with no stipulations. The issue was opened to public hearing. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Eldridge indicated the decision of the Commission could be appealed and appeals must be submitted to the City Clerk within 15 days of the Commission action. VOTE: Jenckes Yes Romain Yes Eldrid e Yes B son Yes Fullinck Yes Twait Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None. ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council -- Council Member Moore referred to the August 2, 2006 Council Meeting action agenda included in the packet and reviewed actions taken. 9-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson reported no meeting had been held. 9-c. Administration -- Kebschull reported the following items: • She would be absent from the August 23 meeting. • There will be two plats coming forward on the August 23, 2006 agenda. • Council will be considering the introduction of the Mixed Use Zone at its August 16 meeting with a public hearing scheduled for September 6. • Council approved the leases to Indcom Properties, Inc. and the developer is moving forward with projects presented. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 9> 2006 PAGE 7 11-a. PZ06-55 -Landscape/Site Plan -Integrated Account Management, Inc., 140 Main Street Loop, Kenai. 11-b. "Zoning Bulletin" -- July 25, 2006 ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissionner Jenckes reported he could be absent at the August 23 meeting. Discussion followed related to a code amendment made to allow for excused absences by commission/committee members. Jenckes requested to be excused and the Commission had no objections. Commissionner Bryson suggested excused absence requests be listed as a consent agenda item on the Planning & Zoning Commission agenda. Eldridge suggested Commission members familiarize themselves with the Historic District Zone as he believed construction projects for that area will be coming forward in the future. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Twait SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: ~~ Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 9, 2006 PAGE 8