HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-10 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
October 10, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
6. Agenda Approval
c. Cousent 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. *September 26, 2007
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. 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) FabricatinglAssembly 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." (Postponed from September 26, 2007 meeting).
b. PZ07-52 - An application for an encroachment permit a 16.5-foot rear yard encroachment for a
storage shed for the property known as Lot 4, Block 13, Inlet Woods Subdivision Part One {100b
Channel Way}. Application submitted by Jason & Ellen Hampton, 1006 Channel Way, Kenai,
Alaska.
c. PZ07-53 - An application for an encroachment permit a 15-foot rear yard encroachment for a
storage shed for the property known as Lot 11, Block 13, Inlet Woods Subdivision Part One
(1108 Inlet Woods Drive). Application submitted by Daniel V. Alston, P.O. Box 142, Soldotna,
Alaska.
d. PZ07-55 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai Alaska
recommending that the Kenai City Council approve the updated Historic Preservation Plan for the
City of Kenai.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Proposed amendment to KMC 9.10.050 and 9.10.020 to require owners of multiple family
dwellings and mobile home packs to provide for property garbage containers and garbage
collection. Discussion. (Postponed from September 26, 2007 meeting).
7. NEW BUSINESS:
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 7111107 - no time cei•kain,)
b. PZ07-2S - A Resolution of the Planning And Zoning Commission of the City OF Kenai, Alaska,
recommending to the Council to enact KMC 9.10.01 S requiring dumpsters to be screened on at
Ieast three sides. (Postponed 7111107 - no time certain.)
9. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
11. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Planning & Zoning Meeting Cancellations
b. PZ07-S4 -Landscape/Site Plan -Sandra J. Vozar-Ginavan, Old Town Village Restaurant - 510
Upland Street, Lot 22A, BIock 5, Original Townsite of Kenai -Vozar Addition
c. Zoning Bulletin (9/1/07 & 9/15107}
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
13. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING 8z ZONING COMMISSION
OCTOBER ].0, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE CHAIR ROY WELLS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Wells called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
The roll was taken and confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: T. Lewis, S. Romain, R, We11s, P. Bryson
Commissioners absent: R. Smagge, J. Twait
Others present: City Planner M. Kebschull, Council Member R. Ross
A quorum was present.
Y -b. Agenda Approriral
J Wells noted the following:
ADD TO: Item 1-d, Excused Absences
• Jeff'Ibvait
ADD TO: Item 9-a, City Council Report
• Council Action Agenda far October 3, 2007
ADD TO: Item I1-d, Information Items
• Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on
Aging Meetings and Work Sessions
MOTION:
Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve the agenda with the added items and
Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
1-c. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Commissioner Lewis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
\~ 1-d. *Excused Absences
Jeff Twait {added at the beginning of the meeting)
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 -- September 25, 2007
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None
ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS --None
ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS
5-a. PZ07-50 - 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." (Postponed from September 26, 2007 meeting).
Planner Kebschull reviewed the resolution in the packet, noting the motion to approve
PZ07-50 and the motion to amend (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 District) were active.
Wells reviewed the rules and opened the meeting for public comment. There being no
comments, the public hearing was closed.
Commission comments included the need to maintain flexibility but realizing some
things do not belong within some zones.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
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Lewis YES Sma e ABSENT Romain YES
We11s YES Twait EXCUSED B son YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED:
Lewis YES Sma e ABSENT Romain YES
Wells YES Twait EXCUSED B son YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5-b. PZ07-52 - An application for an encroachment permit a 16.5-foot rear
yard encroachment for a storage shed for the property known as Lot 4,
Block 13, Inlet Woods Subdivision Part One (1006 Channel Way).
Application submitted by Jason. & Ellen Hampton, 1006 Channel Way,
Kenai, Alaska.
Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, recommending the owner
continue the wood fence along the back property line.
Wells opened the meeting to public comment.
Jason Hampton, 1006 Channel Way -- Thanked Kebschull for her help with the
encroachment permit, supported the permit, and added, he planned on putting in
landscaping, flower beds, and a pond.
Daniel Alston, 1108 Inlet Woods Drive -- Supported the permit and added, he
believed the rear setback for sheds larger than 120 square feet was excessive.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ07-52, changing staff recommendation
# 1 to accept the back fence be wire mesh, and including recommendation #2.
Commissioner Romain SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Lewis YES Sma e ABSENT Rornain YES
Wells YES Twait EXCUSED B son YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Kebschull read the appeals process procedure.
5-c. PZ07-53 - An application for an encroachment permit a 15-foot rear yard
encroachment for a storage shed for the property known as Lot 11, Block
13, Inlet Woods Subdivision Part One (1108 Inlet Woods Drive).
Application submitted by Daniel V. Alston, P.O. Bow 142, Soldotna,
Alaska.
Kebschull reviewed the staff report in the packet, noting the owner brought pictures of
his fence and the yard from his house in Washington State that showed pride of
ownership.
Wells opened the meeting to public comment.
Daniel Alston, 1108 Inlet Woods Drive -- Spoke in support of the permit.
Jason Hampton, 1006 Channel Way -- Spoke in support of the permit.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Roxnain MOVED to approve PZ07-53, changing staff recommendation
# 1 to accept the back fence be wire mesh, and including recommendation #2.
~\ Commissioner Lewis SECONDED the xnotian.
Commissioner Bryson publicly declared he owned property in the area and had no
interest in the property.
VOTE:
Lewis YES Sma e ABSENT Rornain YES
We11s YES Twait EXCUSED B son YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Wells read the appeals process procedure.
5-d. PZ07-55 -- A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Kenai Alaska recommending that the Kenai City Council approve
the updated Historic Preservation Plan fax the City of Kenai.
Kebschull reviewed the staff report in the packet, noting incorporation of all
modifications and recommendations from work sessions with the Kenai Historical
Society.
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Wells opened the meeting for public comment.
Barry Eldridge, 2679 Bowpieker Lane -- Distributed a copy of a letter he wrote to
Kebschull in the fall of 2006 (copy included) suggesting changes to the Kenai
Municipal Code; spoke in support of the Preservation Plan, noting more responsibility
would fall to the Planning & Zoning Commission; and added, he believed the Kenai
Municipal Code did not provide encouragement to create buildings to fit into the
Historical Townsite.
George Ford, 526 Ash Avenue, President; Kenai Historical Society -- Thanked the
Commission for allowing the Historical Society to participate in the update of the
Historic Preservation Plan. Ford spoke in support of the resolution.
Becky Tromblee, 51Q Mission -- Spoke in opposition to the resolution, noting she did
not want any large commercial buildings within Old Town and referred to the issue of
Veronica's Coffee House "stealing" land from the Russian Church. Kebschull noted
the issue was a civil matter between the parties and the city was not involved.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ07-55 and Commissioner Lewis
SECONDED the motion.
Commission comments included:
Thanked the public for their input.
• The Commission would be researching the code regarding the issues
presented.
• The Historic Preservation Plan would tie in with the Kenai Economic
Development Strategy (KEDS) plan regarding tourism.
VOTE:
Lewis YES Sma e ABSENT Romain YES
We11s YES Twait EXCUSED B son YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSYNESS
6-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.
(Postponed from September 26, 2007 meeting).
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Kebschull reviewed the draft ordinance, noting the amendment would clear up a "gray
area" in the Code making owners responsible for garbage containment and collection,
reported the City Council requested comments from the Commission regarding the
amendment, and, action did not need to be taken.
Commissioner comments included:
• Agreement with the amendment.
• It was realistic to require owners to be responsible for garbage
containment and collection.
Problems would be addressed through the Cade Enforcement Officer.
We11s opened the meeting to public comment.
Kristine Schmidt, 51.3 Ash Avenue -- Noted she believed condominiums should not
be included in the amendment as some condominiums may not have condominium
associations.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINES -- None
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 conne~-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.)
ITEM 9: REPORTS
9-a. City Council -- Council Member Ross reviewed the action agenda items
from the City Council meeting of October 3, 2007, noting Ordinance No. 2230-2007
regarding Airport leasing failed after reconsideration and there would be a resolution
introduced regarding reinstating the buffer zone behind the Aspen Hotel fronting
Walker Lane.
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\ 9-b. Borough Planning -- Bryson. reviewed the action agenda items from the
} Borough Planning meeting of October 8, 2007, noting the vacation of a 120-foot storm
drain in Dena'ina Point Estates within the City of Kenai.
9-c. Administration -- Kebschull suggested a work session regarding shed
setbacks, noted the November 28 and December 26 meeting cancellation request was
approved, and the landscape site plan for the Vozar-Gin.avan. property in Old Town
was approved, including the paving of Upland Way.
ITEM 1D: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None
ITEM ], ].:
X 1-a. Planning & Zoning Meeting Cancellations
11-b. PZ07-54 -- Landscape/Site Plan -Sandra J. Vozar-Ginavan, Old Town
Village Restaurant - 510 Upland Street, Lot 22A, Block 5, Original
Townsite of Kenai - Vozar Addition
l 1.-c. Zoning Bulletin (9/ 1/07 Sv 9/ 15/07)
ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Lewis thanked the Hamptons and Alstons for their pride in their homes and welcomed
them to the community.
Romain -- None
Wells -- None
Bryson -- None
ITEM i3: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Comxissioner Bryson 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 8:35 p.m.
Minu s prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk
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