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Home My WebLink About2007-08-08 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS August 8, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda d. XExcused Absences ~ Tony Lewis (Requested via email) 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 25, 2007 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: J 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ07-40 -- An application for a Conditional Use Permit fora 180-foot microwave- repeating tower for the property known as Tract B, Alaska Land Survey 79-57 (2415 Redoubt Avenue) Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by GCI, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, Alaska. b. PZ07-42 - An application for an Encroachment Permit fora 6-foot front setback for the property known as Lot 4, Block 14 Original Townsite of Kenai (1011 Alaska Ave.) Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Kent P. Cheerier, 124 East 3rd Ave., Suite 211, Anchorage, Alaska. 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. PZ06-75 -Conditional Use Permit -Bed & Breakfast -Lot 2, Block 2, Illiamna View Subdivision (4520 Kenaitze Court) -McKenzie -Status. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ07-43 - An application for development in the Townsite Histoxic zone for a storage shed for the property known as Lot 4, Block 14, Original Townsite of Kenai (1011 Alaska Avenue). Application submitted by Kent P. Cherrier, 124 East 3rd Avenue, Suite 211, Anchorage, Alaska. b. Residential use in the CG -General Commercial Zone -Discussion. 8. PENDING ITEMS: a. PZ07-24 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council that KMC 14.20.200 {Accessory Structures) be amended by adding a section prohibiting the use of connex-type metal shipping containers for storage in residential zones. (Postponed 7/11/07 - no time certain.) b. PZ07-25 - A Resolution of the Planning And Zoning Commission of the City Of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council to enact KMC 9.10.015 requiring dumpsters to be screened on at least three sides. (Postponed 7111107 - no time certain.} c. PZ07-28 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the. Council that KMC 12.20.030 be amended by better describing and defining what constitutes prohibited storage of "Junk," "Garbage" and "Litter" under the City code. (Postponed 7125107 - no time certain.) 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. PZ07-41 -LandscapelSite Plan - GCI Communications - 2415 Redoubt Avenue b. PZ07-39 -LandscapelSite Plan -Rogers Maintenance - 6543 Kenai Spur Highway c. "Zoning Bulletin" -July 1, 2007 1 d. Code Enforcement Reports -June & July 2007 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS; 13. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 2007 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. 1-a. Ro11 Ca11 The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: R. Wells, J. Twait, P. Bryson, R. Smagge, S. Romain Commissioners absent: T. Lewis (excused) Others present: City Planner M. Kebschull, Council Member R. Ross A quorum was present. 1-b. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner We11s MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Smagge MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and Commissioner Wells SECONDED the motion. There were na objections. SO ORDERED. 1-d. Excused Absences Tony Lewls (Requested via email) Approved by consent agenda. 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. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 25, 2007 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-a. ~ PZ07-40 - An application for a Conditional Use Permit fora 180-foot microwave-repeating tower for the property known as Tract B, Alaska Land Survey 79-57 (2415 Redoubt Avenue) Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by GCI, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, Alaska. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the information presented in the packet; noted, due to the tower height, FAA approval was required and was received; arid, the old tower will be removed after the new one has been successfully installed. Twait read the rules far public hearing, and opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED for approval of PZ07-40 incorporating all staff comments and Commissioner Smagge SECONDED the motion. Ken Carlson, GCI Communica~i~ons -- Provided the Commission with a copy of the FCC requirements far removal and replacement of the tower. Commissioner comments included: • Bryson noted he believed the application met the intent of the zone and the current tower was placed prior to the city assuming zoning powers. VOTE: Wells Yes Twait Yes B son Yes Sma e Yes Lewis Excused Rornain Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait read the appeals process requirements. 5-b. PZ07-42 - An application for an Encroachment Permit fora 6-foot front setback for the property known as Lot 4, Block 14 Original Townsite of Kenai (1011 Alaska Ave.) Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Kent P. Cherrier, 124 East 3rd Ave., Suite 211, Anchorage, Alaska. PLANNING 8v ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST S, 2007 PAGE 2 Kebschull reviewed the packet information and Chair Twait opened the public hearing. Don Baker, 1010 Alaska A~renue -- Supports the petition. Site is well maintained. Commissioner comments included: Bryson reported he visited the site and noted the site plan. included in the packet did not indicate the paved parking, lawn, and telephone pole on one side of the shed that would restrict development to the site. He added, he would support the motion because the site was well developed and relocation of the shed would require placement either into the paved area or lawn. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED for approval of PZ07-~42 with staff comments and Commissioner Smagge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Wells Yes Twait Yes B son Yes Sma e Yes ~ Lewis Excused Romain Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait read the appeals process requirements. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS 6-a. PZ06-75 -Conditional Use Permit -Bed 8a Breakfast -- Lot 2, Block 2, Illiamna View Subdivision (4520 Kenaitze Court) -McKenzie -Status. Kebschull reported the permit had not been issued because the applicant had not met the conditions and therefore would need no review by the Commission. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS 7-a, PZ07-43 - An application far development in the Townsite Historic zone for a storage shed for the property known as Lot 4, Block 14, Original Townsite of Kenai (1011 Alaska Avenue) . Application submitted by Kent P. Cherrier, 124 East 3rd Avenue, Suite 211, Anchorage, Alaska. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet. MOTION: PLANNING 8v ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 8, 2007 PAGE 3 Commissioner Wells MOVED to approve the application and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. VOTE: We11s Yes Twait Yes B son Yes Sma e Yes Lewis Excused Rornain Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-b. Discussion -- Residential use in the CG -General Commercial Zone Kebschull reviewed an August 2, 2007 memorandum sent to the Commission noting Administration requested Commission's assistance in reviewing residential use in the General Commercial zone. The Commission requested additional information be provided from the City Attorney for their next meeting. There was no further discussion. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS 8-a. PZ07-24 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council that KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory Structures) be amended by adding a section prohibiting the use of connex-type metal shipping containers for storage in residential zones. (Postponed 7/ 11 /07 - no time certain.) 8-b. PZ07-25 - A Resolution of the Planning And Zoning Commission of the City Of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council to enact KMC 9.10.015 requiring dumpsters to be screened on at least three sides. (Postponed 7/ 11/07 - no time certain.) S-c. PZ07-28 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council that KMC 12.20.030 be amended by better describing and defining what constitutes prohibited storage of "Junk," "Garbage" and "Litter" under the City code. (Postponed 7/25/07 - no time certain.) ITEM 9• REPORTS 9-a. City Council -- Ross explained the change in Ordinance No. 2246-2007 regarding wholesale businesses. 9-b. Borough Planning -- No report. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST S, 2007 PAGE 4 9-c. Administration -- Kebschull reported the Camrnission should consider rezoning in the Angler Acres Subdivision and added, the State now requires seasonal lodge liquor licenses for places currently providing free alcohol to their guests. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11-a. PZ07-41 -- Landscape/Site Plan - GCI Communications - 2415 Redoubt Avenue. 11-b. PZ07-39 -Landscape/Site Plan -Rogers Maintenance - 6543 Kenai Spur Highway. 11-c. "Zoning Bulletin" -- July 1, 2007. 11-d. Code Enforcerrient Reports -- June & July 2007. ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS -None. ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Romain MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: ~~ Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 8, 2007 PAGE 5