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Home My WebLink About2006-09-13 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA September 13, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Excused Absences Commissioner Romain 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. *August 23, 2006 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. KMC 14.20.105 - Townsite Historic (TSH) Zoning District -Discussion 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Zoning Amendment - Tinker/McCollum to Swires Drive -Discussion - Requested by Chairman Eldridge b. November and December Meeting Schedule -Discussion c. *PZ06-60 -Application for a home occupation permit for a daycare for the property known as Lot 5, Block 1 For Pete's Sake Subdivision (110 Aleene Way), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Polly M. Conaway, 110 Aleene Way, Kenai, Alaska. d. Central Mixed Use Zone (CMU) -Rezone -Discussion 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Zoning Bulletin (8/25/06) 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 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: B. Eldridge, P. Bryson, R. Wells, R. Fullinck, J. Jenckes Commissioners absent: J. Twait, S. Romain (excused) Others present: Councilperson R. Ross, City Planner Kebschull, Contract Secretary B. Roper A quorum was present. 1-b. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Wells MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Excused Absences • Commissioner Romain 1-d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 23, 2006 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS -- None ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- KMC 14.20.105 - Townsite Historic (TSH) Zoning District Chairman Eldridge reiterated his desire for more restrictive construction requirements within the Townsite Historic District Zone, specifically having to do with design. Discussion followed with comments including: • The area had already experienced various and mixed construction activities with no stipulations and precedence had already been set. • Concern expressed with the boarded and deteriorating historic structures and where funding options were available to revitalize them. It was noted steps were being taken to have those structures relocated, etc. and grants may be available to rebuild the structures. • No boundary or border is apparent in the Historic District and it is difficult to distinguish exactly where the area is. • A historic survey is available which includes various building timeframes and when they gained historic status. • Suggestion a work session be scheduled to discuss the issue. • The City maintains a Certified Local Government status which allows access to a local archeologist and architect who volunteer their services as a review committee when needed. A work session was scheduled following the October 25, 2006 regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Administration will invite Architect Bill Kluge and a representatives of the Historic Society to attend the work session. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS 7-a. Discussion -- Zoning Amendment -Tinker/McCollum to Swires Drive (Requested by Chairman Eldridge) Eldridge requested comments of the Commission related to possibility of rezoning the area from Tinker/McCollum to Swires Drive to Limited Commercial. After discussion it was the general consensus to postpone any decision to rezone in this area. City Planner Kebschull noted no feedback had been received from the public related to the recently rezoned area (along Spur Highway) except for one property owner attempting to sell his properly who believes the lack of permitted uses in the area was limiting his market. 7-b. Discussion -- November and December Meeting Schedule Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the Commission requested cancellation of the November 22nd and December 27~ meetings. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 PAGE 2 7.c. PZ06-60 -Application for a home occupation permit for a daycare for the property known as Lot 5, Block 1 For Pete's Sake Subdivision (110 Aleene Way), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Polly M. Conaway, 110 Aleene Way, Kenai, Alaska. Approved by consent agenda. 7-d. Discussion -- Central Mixed Use Zone (CMU)/Rezone Kebschull reported the City Council had amended the Kenai Zoning Code to include the Central Mixed Zone (CMU). During the development of the zone, the Commission developed an area for possible consideration if the zone was adopted. Kebschull asked the Commission if a work session and/or a public hearing should be scheduled to review the area. The Commission requested a work session be scheduled following the regular meeting on October 11, 2006. Kebschull reported she would send out notices to property owners and post the work session schedule in the newspaper. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross noted the September 6, 2006 City Council meeting action agenda was included in the packet. 9-b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson provided a report on action taken at the August 28~ and September 11~ Borough Planning meetings. 9-c. Administration -- Kebschull reported the following: • Two lots are in the process of being cleared off Willow and will be prepared for construction in the spring. • The City Manager and staff will identify various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and the Planning & Zoning Commission will be involved in the process. The list will be provided to the Borough in early December. The Commission was asked to be prepared to provide input. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11-a. Zoning Bulletin (8/25/06) ITEM 12 : COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 PAGE 3 Commissioner Fullinck questioned why former Council Member Bookey was allowed to build within the 25-foot setback and Kebschull explained no setbacks are required in the Commercial Zone, allowing building right up to the property line. Commissioner Jenckes discussed development in the Seattle/Ballard area and emphasized the walking areas to various services. Commissioner Wells noted he would be absent from the September 27 and October 11 meetings. Chairman Eldridge noted he would be absent from the September 27 and October 11 meetings. ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Wells SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Minutes recorded an prepared by: Barbara Roper, Co act Secretary -l PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 PAGE 4