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Home My WebLink About2006-09-27 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA September 27, 2006, - 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. -Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Excused Absences • Commissioner Eldridge • Commissioner Wells 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. *September 13, 2006 ~ 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ06-63 - An application for a variance for principal structures for the property known as Lot 5, Angler Acres Pt. 3 (1045 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Steve Voth, P.O. Box 2227, Soldotna, Alaska. b. PZ06-64 - An application for a Conditional Use Permit for cabin rentals for the property known as Lot 5, Angler Acres Pt. 3 (1045 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Steve Voth, P.O. Box 2227, Soldotna, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning l c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: Agenda September 27, 2006 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Zoning Bulletin (9/10/06) b. CMU Ordinance No. 2185-2006 c. Landscape/Site Plan PZ06-49 Revised d. Planning & Zoning Meeting Cancellations 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: Page 2 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR PRO TEMPORE JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Pro Tempore Jeff Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: R. Fullinck, J. 'I~vait, J. Jenckes, S. Romain Commissioners absent: P. Bryson, R. Wells (excused), B. Eldridge (excused) Others present: Councilperson R. Ross, City Planner Kebschull, Contract Secretary B. Roper A quorum was present. 1-b. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Excused Absences Commissioner Eldridge Commissioner Wells 1-d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve the consent agenda as submitted and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 13, 2006 Approved by consent agenda. \ ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-a. PZ06-63 - An application for a variance for principal structures for the property known as Lot 5, Angler Acres Pt. 3 (1045 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Steve Voth, P.O. Box 2227, Soldotna, Alaska. City Planner Kebschull provided a report on the application (copy included in the packet) submitted and noted staff recommended approval. Chair Pro Tempore Twait opened the public hearing. Steve Voth, 160 Phillips Way, Kenai, Alaska -- Mr. Voth introduced himself as the new owner of the property and explained his plan for a principal structure. Voth noted his type of operation had been approved by the Commission in the past and hoped that it would continue. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ06-63 and Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion. Discussion followed which included comments as follows: • Cabin rentals are not a principal permitted use under Rural Residential. • Use was not being dealt with this issue, only principal structure. • Cabins would be considered single-family dwellings and the first cabin could be built without a variance, and if the cabins would be connected in such a way that they would meet the zoning requirement, it would then be a permitted use within the zone. • Question of whether the Code required 30% or less coverage and Voth responded that he is about 12% with the new structures. VOTE: B son Absent Wells Absent Fullinck No Twait Yes Jenckes Yes Romain Yes Eldrid e Absent MOTION FAILED. Twait explained the 15-day appeal process and an appeal needing to be in writing to the City Clerk. 1 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 PAGE 2 5-b. PZ06-64 -- An application for a Conditional Use Permit for cabin rentals for the property known as Lot 5, Angler Acres Pt. 3 (1045 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Steve Voth, P.O. Box 2227, Soldotna, Alaska Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and noted staff s recommendation for approval with the following requirements: • The applicant provide proof of a DEC approved public water system and septic system prior to issuance of a permit. • The Fire Marshall must inspect all structures and certify they meet required fire/safety codes for said use. MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ06-64 including staff recommendations. Commissioner Fullinck SECONDED the motion. Twait opened the public hearing. Steve Voth, 160 Phillips Way, Kenai, Alaska -- Noted his availability to answer questions. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Commissioner Romain MOVED to postpone PZ06-64 to the October 11, 2006 meeting. Commissioner Jenckes SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross noted the September 20, 2006 Council Meeting action agenda was included in the packet. 9-b. Borough Planning -- No report 9-c. Administration -- City Planner Kebschull reported the following: • The October 11, 2006 meeting will include three public hearings, one dealing with mobile home standards to ensure mobile homes coming into the area to meet safety standards and building codes. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 PAGE 3 • A work session has been scheduled for following the October 25, 2006 "~ Commission meeting. Two issues will be discussed, i.e. Townsite Historic Zone construction criteria (members of the Kenai Historic Society will be present as well as Architect Bill Kluge) and Capital Improvement Project nominations. • The November 22 and December 27, 2006 Commission meetings have been cancelled. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11-a. Zoning Bulletin (9/ 10/06) 11-b. CMU Ordinance No. 2185-2006 11-c. Landscape/Site Plan PZ06-49 Revised 11-d. Planning & Zoning Meeting Cancellations ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION: Commissioner Fullinck gave notice of reconsideration on PZ06-63. It was noted the issue would be included on the agenda for the October 11, 2006 Commission meeting. Voth was advised that if he was planning to appeal, the appeal should still be filed in a timely manner and it could be withdrawn if appropriate after reconsideration. Commissioner Fullinck expressed concern with the number of variances provided for the Anglers Acres area and stated he felt a rezone of the area would be appropriate. Kebschull explained the issue had been discussed previously with prior Commissioners and it was felt the property owners should initiate a rezone, however the Commission could revisit the issue. After general discussion it was requested the issue be brought back as a future action item. Commissioner Twait reported he spoke with Charlie See regarding the Limited Use zone and Mr. See was quite excited about it. Kebschull explained See would like to build a residential dwelling on the property he owns but because it is currently zoned Commercial he is unable to do so. The Limited Commercial zone will allow that construction. ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Fullinck MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Jencke SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:35 p.m. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 PAGE 4 1 Minutes recorded and prepared by: o Barbara Roper, tract Secretary PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 PAGE 5