HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-14 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
February 14, 2007 ~ 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Excused Absences
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. *January 24, 2007
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ07-OS - An application to rezone multiple parcels in the City of Kenai to the Central
Mixed Use zone. The area includes parcels currently zoned General Commercial, Central
Commercial, Light Industrial and Subuxban Residential. The area is north and south of
the Kenai Spur Highway and includes properties between Bridge Access Road and
Upland Street and properties along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street and Airport
Way. A map of the area is available at City Hall or on the City's web page at
httpa/www.ci.kenai.ak.us. Application submitted by the City of Kenai's Planning and
Zoning Commission.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
a. PZ07-OS -Preliminary plat for Williams Subdivision & ROW Easement Vacation {A
resubdivision of Government Lot 941ocated within the SE'/a Section 34, T6N, R11W,
S.M.). Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
(Postponed from 1124/07.)
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. *PZ07-09 -Application for a home occupation permit for a daycare for the property
known as Lat 7, Block 2 Bush Lanes Subdivision {1228 Lilac Lane), Kenai, Alaska.
,~ Application submitted by Tammy Christin, 1228 Lilac Lane, Kenai, Alaska.
S. PENDING ITEMS:
9. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
11. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. LandscapelSite Plan -- Lowe's
b. Zoning Bulletin (1115107)
c. Extraction of Natural Resources Annual Report
d. 2006 Code Enforcement Summary
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
13. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
f PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 14, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIRMAN JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.rn.
1-a. Roll Call
The roll was taken by Contract Secretary Roper and confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: T. Lewis, J. Jenckes, R. F~.illinck, S. Rornain, R. Wells, J.
Twait, P. Bryson
Others present: Council Member R. Ross, City Planner M. Kebschull,
Contract Secretary B. Roper
A quorum was present.
} 1-b. Agenda Approval
Chairman 'wait noted a correction to the agenda, ltem 2-a, the date should be
January 24, 2007.
MOTION:
Commissioner F~.illinck MOVED to approve the agenda with the noted correction.
Commissioner Lewis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
1-c. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Jenckes MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner
Wells SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 24, 2007
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None
ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None
l ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS
5-a. PZ07-08 - An application to rezone multiple parcels in the City of Kenai
to the Central Mixed Use zone. The area includes parcels currently
zoned General Commercial, Central Commercial, Light Industrial and
Suburban Residential. The area is north and south of the Kenai Spur
Highway and includes properties between Bridge Access Road and
Upland Street and properties along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street
and Airport Way. A map of the area is available at City Hall or on the
City's web page at http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us. Application submitted by
the City of Kenai's Planning and Zoning Commission.
City Planner Kebschull noted the following:
• The proposed rezone is a culmination of approximately two years of
meetings for the Commission.
• it is an application by the Commission to rezone a large area in the
central downtown area to Central Mixed Use.
• The zone was developed at the recommendation of the Commission after
several work sessions and after reviewing the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
• The proposed rezone rneets the criteria of the code for an amendment to
the official zoning map.
• The proposed rezone encompasses an area containing 329 parcels and
approximately 241.47 acres.
1 • Notices were sent to all property owners in the proposed area and there
was minimal comment regarding the rezone; those who responded were comfortable
with the change.
• Staff recommended approval.
Twait read the rules pertaining to public comment then opened the public hearing.
John J. Williams, P.O. Box 459, Kenai, Alaska 99fi11 -- Williams noted he owns
property in the Old Tawn area asked if the new zone would allow the same use on his
property, i.e., office space, small business and light retail? City Planner Kebschull
indicated that it would not be affected. Williams also asked if the lot size would be a
hindrance if one wanted to build in the future? Kebschull responded that if one
wanted to build, the lot would be considered non-conforming but could be built on if
the setbacks were met and a site plan provided. Kebschull added, if those items could
not be met, the applicant could apply for a variance. It was clarified the fire safety
requirements remained in place.
Rita Smagge, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Kenai, Alaska -- Ms. Smagge stated she was
representing the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and indicated they had property in the Old
Town area. It was determined the property was not affected by the rezone.
The public comment portion of the meeting was closed.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ07-08 and Commissioner Jenckes
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Lewis Yes Jenckes Yes Fullinck Yes
Rornain Yes Wells Yes Twait Yes
B son Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
6-a. PZ07-05 -Preliminary plat for Williams Subdivision 8v ROW Easement
Vacation (A resubdivision of Government Lot 94 located within the SE ~/4
Section 34, T6N, R1IW, S.M.) Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195
Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. (Postponed from 1/24/07.)
Kebschull referred to the staff report included in the packet and noted the following:
• This item was postponed from the January 24~h meeting at the request of
the property owner.
• Administration believed the plat was formalizing a vacation that was
} approved in 2005. The applicant's surveyor advised that was not the case and the
vacation process was started again.
• In 2005, the 33-foot right of way easement vacation was approved but
the City required a 15-foot utility easement; the utility easement was being retained to
support a future expansion of the City's water system; the water system was
constructed on, a grid system for future expansion; and, the system allows for an
expansion from Highbush Lane to Baker Street in the area of the proposed vacation.
• Since the vacation was again being initiated, the Commission's
comments would be forwarded to the Borough who will approve or deny the vacation.
If the request is approved by the Borough Planning Commission, the City Council
would have thirty days to veto the decision.
• Administration's recommendation to Council would be to deny the
vacation if the 15-foot easement would not be dedicated.
Chairman Twait opened the meeting for public comment.
John J. Williams, P.O. Box 459, Kenai, Alaska -- Williams noted the following::
• He believed it would be too costly to install a water system in that area
da to the contours of the land and the easement then unnecessary.
• He requested the Commission review the issue from his perspective and
withdraw the 15-foot utility easement requirement and then return the plat to the
Borough for total vacation.
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l • The easement would not cause an economic issue, however the city had
J encroached on the easement.
The public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
Commissioner Bryson explained he will be voting on this issue at the Borough level
and therefore, would abstain from voting at the city level.
Discussion following related to the request for vacation of the 15-foot utility easement
with comments including:
• Kebschull provided a photo which indicated the grid and how the water
line would be placed if there was ever a need.
• Kebschull indicated this was an unusual situation as normally the
vacation would go to the Borough first and if it approved, would then be forwarded to
the City Cauncii for consideration.
• Williams agreed and noted he would discuss the process with his
surveyor.
AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION:
Commissioner Lewis MOVED to amend the main motion by including staff
recommendations that the plat must be corrected to show the 15-foot utility easement
along the south property line. Commissioner Jenckes SECONDED the motion.
} VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION:
Lewis Yes Jenckes Yes Fuilinck Yes
Romain Yes Wells Yes Twait Yes
B son Abstain
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
Lewis Yes Jenckes No Fullinck Yes
Romain No Wells No Twait Yes
B son Abstain
MOTION FAILED.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
7-a. PZ07-09 -Application for a home occupation permit for a daycare for the
property known, as Lot 7, Block 2 Bush Lanes Subdivision (1228 Lilac
Lane), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Tammy Christin, 1228
Lilac Lane, Kenai, Alaska.
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Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None
ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT -- None
ITEM 10• REPORTS
10-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross reviewed the action agenda of the
February 7, 2007 City Council meeting.
10-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson provided a report based on actions taken at
the Borough's February 12, 2007 Planning meeting.
10-c. Administration -- City Planner Kebschull reported the following:
• Planning 8s Zoning training was being made available for Commissioners
and requested anyone interested contact her. Commissioners Lewis and Fullinck
advised they would attend and Commissioners Wells and Romain stated they would
contact Kebschull with their decision.
• The home occupation. approved by consent agenda will came before the
Comzxiission for a Conditional Use Permit at the next meeting.
ITEM 11: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
ITEM 12: INFORMATION ITEMS
12-a. Landscape/Site Plan - Lowe's
12-b. Zoning Bulletin (1 / 15/07)
12-c. Extraction of Natural Resources Annual Report
12-d. 2006 Code Enforcement Summary
ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS 8a QUESTIONS
Commissioner Jenckes resigned his seat on the Commission, effective immediately.
Commissioner Wells stated he discussed a junk ordinance with Mayor Porter and
would like to have the email he received from staff provided to the Commission for
their review. City Planner Kebschull noted she would forward the email and
documentation, however, the ordinance did not affect Title 14. She also explained,
although the Commission has no authority outside of Title 14, Council could request
through administration the Commission review and comment. Kebschull was
requested to include the issue as a discussion item on the next meeting agenda.
ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION:
Commissioner Fuilinck MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Lewis SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:15 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
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