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Home My WebLink About2007-09-26 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda d. *Ea~cused Absences Roy Wells Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Comrission 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 12, 2007 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT; l 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ07-51 -- Preliminary plat for Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision -Sherwood Addition. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska 99511. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ07-49 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council that KMC 14.15.050(b) be amended to change the height of house numbers from three inches (3") in height to four inches (4") to provide consistency with the International Fire Code. b. PZ07-50 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be amended by separating "Storage" from the current use listing of "Manufacturing/ Fabricating/Assembly Storage;" adding "Storage Yard" and "Mini-Storage Facility to the listed uses in the Land Use Table and that KMC 14.20.320 be amended by providing definitions of "Wholesale Business," "Mini- Storage Facility," "Storage Yard," and "Warehouse." 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Proposed amendment to KMC 9.10.050 and 9.10.020 to require owners of multiple family dwellings and mobile home parks to provide for property garbage containers and garbage collection. 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 7/ 11/07 - no time certain.) 9, REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Updated Historic Preservation Plan -Draft b. Commissioner Wells -Notice of Absence I2. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 26, 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 approximately 7:00 p.m. ~-a. Roll Call The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Comxnissioners present: J. Twait, P. Bryson, J. Broyles, T. Lewis Comxxiissioners absent: R. Wells (excused), R. Smagge, S. Romain Others present: Council Member R. Ross, Planning & Zoning Administrative Assistant N. Carver A quorum was present. 1.-b. Agenda Approval Commissioner Bryson noted the following additions: ADD TO: Item 1-d: Excused Absences • S. Romain -- Requested by email • R. Smagge -- Requested through the Clerk MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda adding the laydown items provided prior to the start of the meeting. Commissioner Lewis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Lewis MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1-d. Excused Absences • Roy Wells • R. Smagge (added to agenda • S. Romain (added to agenda) Approved by consent agenda, Consent Agenda *A11 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 2-a. September 12, 2007 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 4-a. PZ07-51 -Preliminary plat for Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision - Sherwood Addition. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska 99611. Carver reviewed the staff report included in the packet. Twait read the rules for public hearing and opened the floor to public hearing. There being no comxnents, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Lewis MOVED to approve PZ07-51 and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. Coxnnn.issioner comxnents included concern for the wetlands portion of the lot. Carver explained the division allowed plenty of land for development. VOTE: Sma e EXCUSED Romain EXCUSED We11s EXCUSED Twait YES Br son YES Bro les YES Lewis YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 PAGE 2 5-a. PZ07-49 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council that KMC 14.15.060(b) be amended to change the height of house numbers from three inches (3"} in height to four inches (4") to provide consistency with the International Fire Code. Carver reviewed the report included in the packet, noting the passage of the resolution would make KMC 1.4.15.060 (b) consistent with the International Fire Code. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. There being na camments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Lewis MOVED to approve PZ07-49. Commissioner Broyles SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Sma e EXCUSED Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait YES Br san YES Bro les YES Lewis YES 1 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait read the appeal process procedures. 5-b. PZ07-50 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 be amended by separating "Storage" from the current use listing of "Manufacturing/ Fabricating/Assembly Storage;" adding "Storage Yard" and "Mini-Storage Facility to the listed uses in the Land Use Table and that KMC 14.20.320 be amended by providing definitions of "Wholesale Business," "Mini-Storage Facility," "Storage Yard," and "Warehouse." Carver reviewed the staff report in the packet, noting it had been written using suggestions given during the work sessions. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no camments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ07-50 and Commissioner Lewis J PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 PAGE 3 SECONDED the motion. Commissioner comments included: • There would be no need for mini storage and storage yard within the Recreational Zone. • There would be no need far mini storage within the Townsite Historic Zone. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Lewis MOVED to amend PZ07-50, changing Mini Storage and Storage Yard from "C" (conditional use) to "N" (not permitted) within the Recreational Zone and changing Mini Storage from "C" (conditional use) to "N" (not permitted) within the Townsite Historic Zone. Commissioner Broyles SECONDED the motion. Carver requested the Commission postpone the resolution until the City Planner could be in. attendance to participate in the discussion. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to continue the public hearing and deliberation on PZ- 07-50 to the next meeting. (October 10, 2007 Commissioner Broyles SECONDED the motion, } VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: Sma e EXCUSED Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait YES Br son YES Bro les YES Lewis YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS 7-a. Discussion -- Proposed amendment to KMC 9.10.050 and 9.10.020 to require owners of multiple family dwellings and mobile home parks to provide for property garbage containers and garbage collection. Carver reviewed the draft ordinance to axnend KMC 9.10.050 and 9.10.020 which was included in the packet. Council Member Ross noted the attorney would be reworking the document; the discussion could be postponed; and, the change would bring trailer parks and PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 PAGE ~F multifamily homes under enforcement by the city to provide garbage collection. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to postpone further discussion until the next meeting. (October 10, 2007) Commissioner Lewis SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: Sma e EXCUSED Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait YES B son YES Bro les YES Lewis YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 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/ i 1/07 - no time certain.) ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council -- Ross reviewed the action agenda items from the September 19, 2007 City Council meeting, noting Ordinance No. 2251-2007 regarding rezoning Shurr Subdivision passed unanimously. 9-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson reviewed the September 24, 2007 agenda provided in the packet. 9-c. Administration -~ Carver noted the following: • Requested the coxnmission review the Historic Preservation Plan included in the packet. A public hearing would be held on October 10, 2007. • Requested the commission's input whether to request the November 28 and December 26 meetings be cancelled. MOTION: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 PAGE 5 Commissioner Bryson MOVED to request cancellation of the November 28 and December 26, 2007 meetings. Commissioner Lewis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Sma e EXCUSED Rornain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait YES B son YES Bro les YES Lewis YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Kellie Kelso, 117 Walker Lane -- Kelso expressed concern with the loss of the greenbelt behind the Aspen Hotel and fronting Walker Lane, noting the three acre parcel, valued at more than X180,000, was originally called a greenbelt area and it was now zoned Commercial, not Conservation. Commission suggested she speak to the City Council at its next meeting, noting she actually had two issues; the easement and a possible rezoning. ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11-a. Updated Historic Preservation Plan -Draft 11-b. Commissioner Wells -Notice of Absence ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & UESTIONS Broyles tendered his written resignation. Bryson -- None Lewis -~ Nane Twait -- None ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Bryson 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 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 PAGE 6 approximately 7:43 p.m. Min t~s prepared an s omitted by: ~~ ~ Q ~~ Lorene Hall, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 200'7 PAGE '7