HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-23 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
i ~ AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
May 23, 2007 - 7:00 p.m,
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
lo. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
d. Excused Absences
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. *May 9, 2007
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT;
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ07-18 -Preliminary Plat -- Thompson Park - Bergholtz Replat (A replat of Lots 7-9,
Block 5, Thompson Park Subdivision}, Kenai, Alaska. Plat submitted by Integrity
Surveys, 8919 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZ07-20 -Preliminary Plat -Kenai Peninsula Estates Subdivision -~ Skrha Addition (A
replat of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Kenai Peninsula Estates Subdivision Part One Amended},
Kenai, Alaska. Plat submitted by McLane Consulting, P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, Alaska.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ07- i 6 (PZSO-07) - An application to modify Conditional Use Permit PZ80-07 to allow
construction of additional support facilities for the Kenai Peninsula Community Care
Center located at 320 South Spruce Street (Government Lots 129 thru 132 excluding City
Park SD}, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by KPCCC Group, Inc., 320 South
Spruce Street, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZ07-17 - An application for a Vaxiance Permit from KMC 14.20.220 (b){2)(C} (9.5 sign
setback variance) for the property known as 412 North Forest Drive (Government Lot
15), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Kathleen Theresa Hoogland, Courtyard
Gardens, 412 North Forest Drive, Unit B-1, Kenai, Alaska.
6. OLD BUSINESS;
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. *PZ07-19 -Home Occupation Permit -Photography Studio for the property known as
1302 Lawton Drive (Lot 2, Block 1, Five Irons Heights Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Patrick & Kelly Reilly, 1302 Lawton Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
S. PENDING ITEMS:
9. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
11. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Zoning Bulletins {411/47 & 4115/47}
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
13. ADJOURNMENT:
l CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 23, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIRMAN JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tvvait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
The roll was taken by Contract Secretary Roper and confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: R. Smagge, T. Lewis, R. ~llinck, S. Romain, R. Wells, J.
Twait
Commissioners absent: P. Bryson
Others present: Council Member R. Ross, Department Assistant N. Carver,
Contract Secretary B. Roper
l A quorum was present.
1-b. Agenda Approval
Chair Twait noted the following:
ADD TO: Iter~n, 5-a, PZ07-16 (PZ80-O7~
• Revised plan from McLane Consulting
• Email from S. White
• Aerial of property
• Email from M. Dimmick/response from N. Carver
• Copy of KMC 14.25.040/Landscaping plan/performance criteria.
MOTION:
Commissioner Lewis MOVED to approve the agenda adding the Iaydown items
provided prior to the start of the meeting. Commissioner F~xllinck SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1-c. Consent Agenda
MOTION;
Commissioner ~illinek MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Wells SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 9, 2007
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None
IfiEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
4-a. PZ07-18 - Preliminary Plat -- Thompson Park - Bergholtz Replat (A
replat of Lots 7-9, Block 5, Thompson Park Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska.
Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 891.9 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai,
Alaska.
Carver noted the following:
• If approved, the plat would combine three lots to create two larger lots.
• The resulting lot would meet the minimum lot size for the Suburban
Residential Zone.
• A residential structure was currently situated on Lot 7 (Lot 7A).
• City water and sewer serves the subdivision.
• The parcels are accessed off Lupine Drive, an improved street.
• No installation agreement was required.
• Staff recommended approval with the recommendation the plat verify
} there are no encroachments.
Chairman Twait reviewed the rules and opened the meeting for public comment.
There being no comments, the public hearing portion was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Romain MOVED for approval of PZ07-18 including staff
recommendations. Commissioner ~xllinck SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
B son Absent Sma e Yes Lewis Yes
F~.illinck Yes Rornain Yes Wells Yes
Twait Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4-b. PZ07-20 -- Preliminary Plat -- Kenai Peninsula Estates Subdivision -
Skrha Addition (A replat of Lots 2 8~ 3, Block 1, Kenai Peninsula states
Subdivision Part One Amended), Kenai, Alaska, Plat submitted by
McLane Consulting, P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, Alaska.
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Carver noted the following:
• If approved, the plat would combine two lots to create one larger lot.
• The resulting lot would meet the minimum lot size for the Rural
Residential zone.
• A residential structure was currently situated on Lot 2 (Lot 2A).
• City water and sewer are not available.
• No installation agreement would be required.
• Staff recommended approval with the recommendation the plat verify
there were no encroachments.
Chairman Twait opened the meeting for public comment. There being no comments,
the public hearing portion was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Wells MOVED far approval of PZ07-20. Commissioner F~.xllinck
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
B son Absent Sma e Yes Lewis Yes
F~xllinck Yes Rornain Yes Wells Yes
Twait Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS
5-a. PZ07-16 (PZ80-07) -- An application to modify Conditional Use Permit
PZ80-07 to allow construction of additional support facilities for the
Kenai Peninsula Community Care Center located at 320 South Spruce
Street (Government Lots 129 thru 132 excluding City Park SD), Kenai,
Alaska. Application submitted by KPCCC Group, Inc., 320 South Spruce
Street, Kenai, Alaska.
Department Assistant Carver reviewed the staff report included in the packet and
noted the following:
• The request was to modify a permit that was issued in 1980.
• The facility has grown and the need for an additional administrative
facility and gymnasium had been identified.
• Because of the type of facility, adolescents placed there often live, attend
school, receive counseling, and do recreational activities at the site -- the new facility
would meet the demands for those services.
• The facility is located on a parcel over four acres and was large enough to
accommodate the additional facilities while maintaining a buffer from other properties
adjacent to the site.
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• KPCCC staff and a representative from McLanes Surveying were present
for questions.
• Noted the minimum required landscaping required when the plan is
submitted.
• Staff recommended approval of the modification of PZ80-07 noting the
facility would not be required to meet the parking requirements for a public facility;
the facility must meet all requirements for building and ire permits for the proposed
use; and, a formal landscape/site plan meeting the requirements of KMC 14.25 would
need to be submitted.
Chairman Twait opened the public hearing.
Marilyn Dimmick, Kenai, Alaska -- Dimmick noted the following:
• She is Chair of the Board of Directors for the facility and had been with
the group since the original facility was built.
• The number of clients using the facility had doubled with more services
provided and the new gym would provide recreational activities at the facility.
• The Board and staff would prefer a natural border instead of placement
of a fence or wall on the property.
• The gym facility would be used only with permission and limited to
functions provided by the facility where only parents, staff and clients would be
allowed to attend.
Sam McLane, McLane Surveying, Kenai, Alaska -- McLane noted the following:
• His wife also serves on the board of Directors for the KPCCC.
• Reviewed changes to the original plan and noted as many trees as
possible would be saved and the organization would replace trees where others would
be removed.
• Reviewed the parking plan.
Steve White, Kenai, Alaska -- White explained he is the adjacent property owner;; his
concerns and questions were eliminated with the current changes to the plan; the
facility had been a good neighbor with no problems; and, he agreed with the placement
of a natural barrier rather than a fence.
There being no further comments, the public hearing portion of the meeting was
closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Romain MOVED for approval of PZ07-16 and commissioner Lewis
SECONDED the motion.
It was also noted, because the facility was private, parking requirements for a public
facility would not be appropriate, the site plan provided for 25 parking spaces, and the
parking plan would meet the needs of the facility.
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} vOTE:
B son Absent Sma e Yos Lewis Yes
Fullinck Yes Roxnain Yes Wells Yes
Twait Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5-b. PZ07-17 -- An application for a Variance Permit from KMC
14.20.220(b) (2) (9.5 sign setback variance) for the property known as 412
North Forest Drive (Government Lot 15), Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by Kathleen Theresa Hoogland, Courtyard Gardens, 412 North
Forest Drive, Unit B-1, Kenai, Alaska.
Referring to the staff report included in the packet, Carver noted the following:
• The applicant recently purchased the property and was in the process of
renovating the complex..
• As part of renovation, Hoogland wanted to place a new sign and while
obtaining a sign permit, it was discovered the previous sign had been placed in the
right of way.
• Within the constraints of the development and while trying to make the
sign as visible as possible, the application was requesting a 9.5 foot setback variance.
• Due to the size of the Forest Drive right-of--way, the width of the green
strip between the sidewalk, and the applicant's property, the requested variance
appeared reasonable anal would meet the needs of the applicant and not create a
safety issue or snow removal concerns.
• Staff recommended approval.
Twait opened the public hearing.
Steve Hoogland, 412 North Forest Dri~re, Kenai, Alaska -- Hoogland explained the
reason for the variance anal offered to answer questions. There were none.
There were n.o further comments and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Wells MOVED to approve PZ07-17 and Commissioner Fullinck
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
B son Absent Sma e Yes Lewis Yes
Fullinck Yes Romain Yes Wells Yes
Twait Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
7-a, *PZ07-19 -- Home Occupation Perxnit -- Photography Studio for the
property known as 1302 Lawton Drive (Lot 2, Block 1, Five Irons Heights
Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska/Application submitted by Patrick 8s Kelly
Reilly, 1302 Lawton Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None
ITEM 9• REPORTS
9-a. City Coum.cil -- Council Member Ross provided a brief report on actions
taken at the May 16, 2007 council meeting. In addition, Ross referred to a junk
ordinance which had been forwarded to the Commission for review several months ago
even though the ordinance did not affect Titie 14. At that time, the Commission had
no comments. Ross asked if the Commission had any specific concerns with the
ordinance. Commissioners requested more specific direction from Council.
9-b. Borough P1.anning -- No report.
9»c. Administration -- Carver noted ordinances related to durnpsters and
Cannex use would be brought to the Commission for public hearing at the June 13,
2007 meeting.
ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENfi NOT SCHEDULED -- None.
ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS
11-a. Zoning Bulletins (4/ 1/07 8~ 4/ 15/07)
ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioners Wells requested to be excused from the June 13, 2007 Comnr~ission
meeting. Commissioners had no objections.
Commissioner Lewis requested to be excused from the June 13, 2007 Commission
meeting as well as the July and August meetings (for paramedic testing). The
Commission stated no objections, however it was suggested he request lenience from
the rules through a written request to the Mayor.
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\ Carver noted her records indicated there would be only four members present at the
} June 13 meeting and encouraged the remaining members to notify the office
immediately if they will not be able to attend.
ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner F~illinck MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Romain SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:50 p.m.
Minutes tr_anpscribe~d and prepared by: ~~~ ~
Barbara Raper, Contract Secret
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