Loading...
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Home
My WebLink
About
1991-03-27 P&Z Packet
KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ****March 13, 1991**** City Hall Council Chambers AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 23, 1991 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. PLANNING 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Land Required for Public Purpose b. Lot 9, Block 2, F.B.O. Subdivision Request to Purchase c. Lease Application - Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority - Lot 6 BL 2 Fidalgo Commercial Center d. Petition to Vacate Ten Foot Utility easement along northerly, easterly and westerly boudaries of Tract A., Baron Park No. 5, within the City of Kenai. Section 33, T6N, R11W. 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Comp Plan - Economic Trends S. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning C. City Administration 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Kenai City Council Agenda - February 20 & March 6, 1991 b. American Planning Association Training Seminar c. KPB Planning Commission Agenda - February 11 & March 11, 1991 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & OUESTIONS 12. ADJOURNMENT C1. 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI "ail Capp l 4 4iad� _ 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283 - 7535 FAX 907-283-3014 MEMORANDUM TO: Kenai Parks and Recreation Commission Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission I� FROM: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant/� DATE: February 7, 1991 RE: Land Required for Public Purpose Recently, the Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commissions reviewed a list of parcels which were proposed to be sold in an upcoming land sale. Both Commissions determined that five acres (from the first parcel on the list which contained 77 acres) be retained for public purpose. It has since come to my attention that the City obtained a parcel of property, of approximately the same size and location, through foreclosure. The City Administration brought to the City Council's attention that the property shown on the attached map could be retained rather than the five acres selected by the Commissions, thereby allowing the 77 acre parcel to be included in the sale. Council unanimously voted to pass Ordinance 1414-91 finding that all the foreclosed properties on the list were not needed for public purpose and may be sold. KMC 22.05.050 says if shall be determined by use. Do the Parks and Zoning Commission wish 2 for a future park? Ordinance for the City /kh land is to be retained for a public use it ordinance which shall contain the public Recreation Commission and the Planning and to retain Tract A, Mommsen's Addition No. If so, the Administration will prepare an Council's approval. t ' B.O.B CORP. TRACT "A" MOMMSENIS ADDITION NO. 2 s A PLAT OF A REVERSION TO ACREAGE OF A PORTION OF MOMMSEN'S ADDITION NO.2, WITHIN THE SE 1/4 SEC. 25, T6N, RI2W, OF S.M. 2 �. JOHN HENDRICKSON MO MMSEN.''' ADDITION NO 2 I 7� .._.«. 130 ••� 540 WEST o I50, 80' -���� TO' / 30' EASEMENT- VACATED BY THIS PLAT, 6 CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION 8.0.8 CORP. - WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WE ARE THE OWNERS tu U) 5 U OF THE TRACT OF LAND SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON, THAT WE ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION WITH OUR GO FREE CONSENT, AND 00 XER£8T DEDICATE TO PUBLIC USE. a M O AND THE USE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, THE STREETS AND TOTAL ACRES 4.242 NF EASEMENTS SHOWN s w s TRACT "A" o SCALE, IN- 100' --� h z 3. 857 ACRES E.0 B CORPORATION BY I 2 213 EAST FIREWEED LANE MIRIAM P NODGES ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503 � TITLE O W t ..- 8.0 8 CORP. NOTARY 'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 8.0. B CORP. SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME, A NOTARY PUBLIC, IA u 0 30, THIS DAY OF , 19. T EAST 6 NOTARY MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 5 DONALD B CAROLYNN NICKEL a 3 2 a3 S ti 2 n M 1 B 0 8. CORP, i 150, 80 SI/4 COR _ O_ SEG. 25 1 ST. NW 300' 3tl' 540 • I WEST (REDOUBT BLVD. 1 COVENANT ALL OF THE LOTS IN THIS SUBOIVISION SHALL BE SUBJECT T FOR IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY O WHEN INSTALLED BY THE CITY OF KENA1. S,E(. �COR v BEC. 15 WINCE 4 M�MY$E)li _111•. .•1-"_-- -- 1.I"'1A 1 cc•,•,utll •� 71DICV I.I IIHIC i 2) Current color photographs of the site and of any existing structures representing both the overall condition of the structure and accurately portraying the materials and color. (3) Site plan complying with the development criteria of this chapter and drawn to scale showing the existing structure and all proposed alterations and additions in relation to the site. APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT TOWNSITE HISTORICAL (TSH) ZONING DISTRICT Date: c2O 9t 1. Applicant: 2. Address: Phone: 90-7 - rQ5?-3 - .20 -<-7 3. Describe proposed activity: 0" Z!a(Ze, 4W446J &U4 ::22 4. Legal description of property: /-67- -99-4 1-4t& -0 547- 0 15-'0 - 5. Signature of/legal owner of property: 6. Signature of applicant: 7. The Planning and zoning Commission will review the application for development in the TSH zoning district upon the applicant's demonstration that all of the following criteria are satisfied. (1) Application signed by applicant, and if leasing the premises, co-signed by the owner indicating type and nature of business. 2) Current color photographs of the site and of any existing structures representing both the overall condition of the structure and accurately portraying the materials and color. (3) Site plan complying with the development criteria of this chapter and drawn to scale showing the existing structure and all proposed alterations and additions in relation to the site. MAR 21 '91 13:31 PAGE .02 APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT TONNSITS HISTORICAL (TSK) ZONING DISTRICT Date: -.?d —'7 / 1. Applicant: 2. Address: /j4 Phone: gal-g,3� r�"C7 3. . Describe proposed activity: ,-a� 4. Legal description of property: 5. Signature of legal owner of property; tGAnC J, LJ XX_)a/ml 7'`G--4 60 Signature of applicant;gjQ/4A 7. The 'Planning And Zoning commission will review the application for development in the TBH zoning distract upon the applicant's demonstration that ail of the following criteria are satisfied. (1) Application signed by applicant, and if leasing the promises, cc -signed by the owner indic4 ting type and nature of business, 2) Current color photographs of the site and of ^ny existing structures representing both the overall condition or the structur'4 and accurately portraying the materials and color. b. (3) Site plan Complying with the development criteria of this chepter And drawn to scale showing the existing structure and All proposed altoratiOnA and additions in relation to the sits. 1-4 W, 't t JL &V 14.20.105 14.20.105 Townsite Historic (TSH) Zoning District: (a) Intent. The TSH Zoning District is intended to provide for a mixed, controlled use in a designated area, which will protect and enhance the historic character of the zone. The goal of the TSH zone is to manage all new development and reconstruction by jzgqu,iring -all applications for a buildipS_.ppr;jC to submit an .Apnjj�gation to theARKO-RR- -Lto the iss 'anc All anr,lic�on�smus�t. meet the -c-ir-1-f e r i a of the appjjjcAjtjon _procg-9-j-.a (b) Guidelines. The following guidelines are intended to 'provide the applicant with an idea of the general criteria the Plan Review Board (Review Board) will employ ..-,..,,,-when reviewing proposals for construction in the TSH zoning .('district.- -They are designed to preserve the characteristics which typify development in the district and provide the basis for preserving the historical character,of the district. All alterations to existing structures should be performed so as to preserve the historical and architectural character of the TSH zoning district. (2) The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure,:,or site in its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or destruction of architectural features should be avoided when possible. (3) All existing buildings, structures, and sites should be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis should be discouraged, except buildings that have functional utilities. (4) Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure, or site, and its environment. These changes may have acquired significance of their own, which should be recognized and respected. (5))r Contemporary design for alteration and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations or additions do not destroy the historical character of the structure. The same will hold true on new construction, that is, contemporary design shall not be discouraged if it does not violate the historical character of the surrounding buildings or of the historic district as a whole. Design proposals for both new construction and alterations to existing structures should be compatible with the size, scale, color, material, and character of the property, the immediate surrounding structures, and those in the historic district. (c) Application. An application for construction in the TSH Zoning District shall be filed with the Planning Department 14-24 (City of Kenai Supp. #46 - 11/13/37) C` 14.20.105 for any rehabilitation/renovation or new construction within the TSH zoning district, as located within the bounds shown on the City of Kenai Official Zoning Map, which application shall contain: (1) Three copies of the application signed by the applicant and, if leasing the premises, co-signed by the owner indicating type or nature of business. (2) Current color photographs of the site and of any existing structures representing both the overall condition •of the structure and accurately portraying the materials and color. (3) Three copies of a landscaping and site plan complying with the development criteria of this chapter and drawn to scale showing the existing structure and all proposed alterations and additions in relation to the site. Provided that no landscaping/site plan shall be required unless the proposed construction exceeds $10,000 in value. (d) Development Criteria. The development criteria is to provide for a district in which mixed residential and retail enterprises co -habit in a desirable and compatible use. All landscaping/site plans and/or proposed construction shall: .(I) Encourage, wherever possible and compatible with historic character of the TSH zone, foot traffic; restaurants, gift shops, parks, etc.; indigenous Kenai Peninsula flora; historic interpretation; wooden structures including log style with soft colored or natural sidings. (2) Discourage uses which will violate the historic and scenic quality of the TSH zone; buildings and building additions that are not compatible in height with adjacent buildings or which violate the existing scale of the district; metal buildings; quonset but style buildings; buildings with a "modern design" style of architecture; more than duplex residences; gas stations; auto repair shops; rental storage of any_ kind; junk; kennels or similar uses. (e) Setbacks.1l'Setbacks within the TSH zone shall be as stated in the'KMC Development Requirements Table under the Urban ResidentiaI.-(RU) --*criteria,-"*e'xcept as . to existing 'buildings. (f) 'Review"Pro'cFess.""'Upo'n submittal of an application, the Planning Department shall schedule the application for review by the Landscaping/Site Plan Review Board at the following appropriate meeting. (1) Approval or rejection of the landscaping/site plan shall be based upon the development criteria in subsection(d) above and all other pertinent provisions of the Kenai Municipal Code. (2) Should the Review Board require modification to the submitted application or additional submittals due to unusual conditions, then the additions shall be submitted by the applicant when requested by the Review Board prior to approval of the application by the Review board. 14-25 (City of Kenai Supp. #46 - 11/13/37) 14.20.105-14.20.120 (3) Upon approval of the application by the Review Board, the application shall be forwarded to the Building Official. (Ord. 1133) 4.20.110 Central Commercial Zone (CC Zone): (a) Int n't. The CC one is established to provide for an area of conce rated commerci development. Regulations applying to this z e are designed encourage a compact group of business of e type which are tually beneficial and located close eno together to encourage alk -in trade. (b) Pri ipal Permitted Uses: As allowed Land Use Table. (c) Condit nal Uses: As allowed in L d Use Table and 0' 5a in subject to the pro isions of this chap/ter. (s -Accessory ses: As defined (se Definitions). all '(e) Rome Occup Uses as all ed by this chapter. ions: Development equirements* p (1) No store or businesses shall involve any kind of manufacture compoun 'ng, processing, or treatment of products where such erations /are objectionable due to odor, dust, smoke, not e, vibrations, or other similar nuisances. • (2) Open Storage: N open storage shall be located closer than 25 feet to th adjoining right-of-way of -any collector street or main t roughfare. Any open storage visible from a collecto str et shall be enclosed with an eight foot (8') high nce of ood appearance acceptable to • the Commission. (3) Lot and y d requireme is (see Development Requirements Table Additional R quirements Section). (4) Off-Stre t parking and 1 ding requirements shall f St be required in t s chapter. (g) Parking Re irements: As requir d by this chapter. (Ord. 925) 14-20.120 Goeral Commercial Zone (CG Zohe): (a) Intent. The CG Zone is e9vtablished to provide for areas here a broad here e range of retail wholesale, and service establish encs is . Us % desirable are regulated to concentrate comm cial to p development t the greatest extent possible and to p event any uses which w��Uld have an adverse effect upon nearby p operties. New singlend two-family residential uses and other noncommer al uses, except as otherwise provided in thi�Schapter, are not 7ermitt:d in this zone as principal uses because '9"'t is t intende� that land classified in this zone be reserved for\ commercial purposes, and because a commercial zone is not s ited to the" uses excluded above. / (b) Principal Permitted Uses: As allowed in Land Uses T ole. ' 14-26 (City of Kenai Supp. 446 - 11/13/87) 1791-1991 1 6 CITY OF KENAI "�,� earl 4 44a"11 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283 - 7635 FAX 907-283-3014 TO: Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant� DATE: March 20, 1991 FOR: March 27, 1991, Meeting RE: Application for Lease Lot 10, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision No. 3 Attached is a copy of a lease application submitted by Rockwell G. Smith d/b/a Preferred Plumbing & Heating for the referenced property. Also attached is a map depicting the lot. The appropriate good faith deposit and filing fee have been received. This property is Airport Lands. Prior to leasing the site an appraisal must be reviewed and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. The applicant intends to build an office building for his business and have an apartment upstairs. KMC 21.10.030 (5) states the intended use must comply with the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan of the City. Does the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of this lease application? jO Mr. Smith has indicated he will attend Zoning Commission meeting to answer any - have. /kh cc: Rockwell G. Smith the March 27 Planning and questions that you might v `� •ginp• � .. Ila ftoT IPt t t ' �J SJ I / It Sit -`"-'.�.:. , c ,:i+.•x � �' � yam,`•~ � .. � • ..... „� %�•.' t ;��`'-'•.:��' ti .q ,.ref �.�.,•:, ,Q >_ +� ' :: ,.....:c:::7::.. is 10,... : I •••'•. ,`• ' ' :'.y c, 2 P :spy: � 7► :,P: d 20 19 :.:. ... ........: : 14IL 4-'pC+T ~. m CON PUB, � A .FOR CZTX USV ONLY ' Date Received CITY������r ���' � ���� uv����v��� �=-~ P.��.B^�X580'KEN/k�'��L^�SK��~PH��NE283'7535 ' LEASE APPLICATION Name of Applicant ROCKWELL G. SMITH Address 2535 SEINE COURT, KENAl^ ALASKA 99611 Business Nome and Address PREFERRED PLUMBING 8 HEATING 2535 SEINE COURT, KENAI/ AK, 996I1 Kenai Peninsula Borough Sales Tex No. 14824 (if applicable) State Buoineas' License No. 07I702 (if applicable) Telephone 283-7909 ! ' Lot Description LOT IO, BLOCK l, ETOLIN S/D #J Desired Length of Lease 99 YRS ! Property to be used For Plumbing & Heating Business and apartment Description of Developments (type, construction, size, etc.) 60 X 60 METAL BUILDING W/WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR OFFICES AND APARTMENT Attach development plan to scale (111 =,501), showing all buildings planned. Time Schedule for Proposed Development: Beginning Data JULY l, I991 Proposed Completion Dote NOVEMBER I, 199I Estimated Value of Construction $ 180,000 Date: __L�CH yD. l Signed� - �\.'S'�g DaLe: ) Signed: 1 *This does not have to be drawn by an architect or engineer. 2 CITY OF %[NAI ' CHECK LIST FOR SITE PLANS ' ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE APPLICATION CAN BE ACCEPTED Drawings should be drown to scale 111= 50 ft.*, and must show layout of the lot applied for and the location of all improve- ments proposed. Drawings must show: 1. Existing buildings -0- 2. ` ' Proposed buildings X 3. Parking facilities �h �e� and`whar� located) (how many �pa ' | X 4. Site improvements a. Areas to be cleared and method of disposal % b. Proposed gravel or paved areas x C. Landscaping plan /retention of natural � vegetation and/or proposed planting areas' X 5. Building set backs X 8.Drainage pan ' l and method of snow removal x 7. Circulation plan /all entrances, exits and on-site access) x G. Location of sign(s) - sign permit required � 9. Fencing x 10. Curb cuts (where applicable) x 11. Building height X 12. Buildings on or near the airport on airport lands nueL complete FAA Form 7460-1 X *This does not have to be drawn by an architect or engineer. 2 BUILDING INFO'=X2t1V On this sheet submit o drawing of building planned, drawn to scale. ' Scale: 1 50^ ft. Construction Materials (wood frame, steel building, etc.) THIS DRAWING SHOULD BE AS COMPLETE AS POSSIBLE / Note: If a prepared drawing is submitted, attach to this ------application and disregard this page, filling in construction materials only. 3 CITY OF KENAI CHECK -LIST 1. THERE ARE NO EXISTING BUILDINGS. PROPERTY IS TOTALLY VACANT. 2. PROPOSED BUILDINGS ARE AS DRAWN IN PLOT PLANS. 3. PARKING AS INDICATED ON PLOT PLAN. 4. (A) LOT HAS ONLY MINOR CLEARING NECESSARY AS IT HAS BEEN CLEARED IN PAST YEARS. (B) ENTIRE LOT EXCEPT FOR BUILDING & LANDSCAPING WILL BE INITIALLY GRAVEL AND PAVED IN THE FUTURE. CCS LANDSCAPING AS SHOWN ON PLOT PLAN. 5. AS SHOWN ON PLOT PLAN. 6. DRAINAGE TO FRONT OF LOT. SNOW REMOVAL BY COMPANY OWNED PICK-UP TO BACK OF LOT. 7. TRAFFIC WILL BE IN AND OUT THE COMMON FRONT ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY AS NOTED ON PLOT PLAN. 8. SIGN WILL BE ON BUILDING AS NOTED ON FRONT (WEST VTEW) OF BUILDING. 9. MATERIAL STORAGE WILL BE FENCED. 10. CURB -CUTS @ DRIVEWAY ONLY, 11, BUILDING HEIGHT APPROX. 25'. 12. ANTENNA AT REAR OF LOT TO 70t. 'Snow 54bru�e Area- 93 _T 37' F— -- — — 0 , —1 13£3' I i fufcc.@c� i I ,Bui,�d r7� IB` V 64" ED�• �Qc m V* riYM N1J�t1 i i W 7 SOUTH VIEW Meir 09 a �' tp ' i�rV Description of Property LOT /0 8LOCk 1. E-roLml 5,XD '*3 ' CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE (To be completed by the City) Annual rent rate or coat Zoned for Permits required Assessments � Insurance required Construction muot begin by ' Completion dote for major construction / THIS APPLICATION WILL BE MADE A PART OF THE LEASE Planning Commission Approval: By: , Date of Approval Chairman City Council Approval: City Clerk ° Date of Approval 4 B. ECONOMIC TRENDS Between 1985 and 1987 Alaska weathered one of the State's worst recessions. Nearly 1 10 jobs disappeared from the Alaska economy. (These numbers don't reflect the total job loss during those months because it excludes losses among the self- employed.) Social and economic grief endured by Alaskans during these recessionary months included wage cuts, personal bank- ruptcies, business failures, and bank closures. 71�1_ push up employment figures, but a close look shows that in Alaska's economic indicators were rebounding prior to this spill. The Kenai-Soldotna area's economy was the hardest hit on the Peninsula during the recession - almost 1,100 jobs were lost - and it has also been the slowest to recover. An excess of residential and commercial real estate remains on the market although there are signs that this sector is beginning to show activity. A rebound in the fishing industry, a stabilized oil industry, good tourism seasons, and a healthy public sector is lifting the area's economy out of its 1987 low point. By 1988 Alaska's economy posted its first employment gain in two years. The economy seemed to be heading in a positive direction, when on March 24, 1989 the Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound. The resulting oil spill cleanup effort continued to 5 Kenai's employment also began to grow again in 1988 and continued on this path in 1989-albiet slower than the remainder of the Peninsula. The Central Peninsula got a boost from the oil spill, but it was not nearly as large as in the Peninsula's other communities. Traditionally primary stimulus to economic growth in the Kenai-Soldotna region has been continuing development of the Kenai -Cook Inlet oil and gas fields and of the North Kenai industrial complex. This complex now includes the Chevron refinery, Unocal Chemical Division, the Phillips LNG plant, and the Tesoro Alaska refinery. Two exceptional salmon seasons made the fishing industry an important factor in the recovery of local economies. The 1988 Cook Inlet salmon season enjoyed record salmon prices combined with a near record harvest. In spite of the oil spill, 1989 was an above average year for salmon prices and harvest also. However, while many beach setnetters enjoyed a record year, 1989 was a frustrating year for the driftnet fishing fleet. The oil spill pre - vented many of them from putting their nets into the water. In addition to good salmon runs, bottomfishing activity has grown steadily during the past four years, helping to offset the declines which continue in the shellfish fishery. In 1985 the City of Kenai completed the Kenai Boating Facility which has greatly enhanced both recreational and commercial fishing efforts locally. Tourism is another industry which has seen steady growth throughout the 1980's and is targeted to become a major economic factor in the 19901s. Such projects as the Kenai Bicentennial Visitor and Cultural Center and Kenai Flats Wildlife Viewing Area Boardwalk which are scheduled for completion in 1991/92, will enhance the City of Kenai's future in this expanding industry. Strong growth has continued in the support sector activities, especially the trade and services sectors, plus local government and construction. Table 1 shows annual employment by industry for the years 1980, 1985 and 1989. The growth in the number of jobs in the trade and service sectors is a sign of maturation in the region's internal economy. It suggests that more goods and services are steadily being supplied by local businesses. 6 Also, during the early 19801s, the State of Alaska's expenditures for capital improvements, for transfer payments to local governments and for State -subsidized loans for home mortgages and business development, gave substantial impetus to construction of residential, business and community improvements. Now, as state expenditures are in decline, this stimulus to the local economy is being significantly reduced. Source: Alaska Department of Labor, Research, and Analysis Section. 7 Table 1 Employment by Industry 1987-1989 Kenai-Soldotna Area 1987 1988 0 6 mo. 6 mo. Annual Annual Change Aver. Aver. Change Average Aver. 87-88 1988 1989 88-89 Nonag. Wage & Salary 7,483 7,521 0.5 6,859 7,809 13.8 Mining 687 740 7.7 713 677 -5.1 Construction 421 389 -7.6 319 413 29.5 Manufacturing 1,042 1,151 10.5 780 949 21.7 Food & Kindred Prod. 534 662 24.0 288 314 9.0 Trans.,Comm.& Utilities 347 352 1.4 327 442 35.2 Trade 1,622 1,543 -4.9 1,512 1,537 1.7 Wholesale 291 312 7.2 301 284 -5.6 Retail 1,331 1,232 -7.4 1,211 1,254 3.6 Finance, Ins.& Real Est. 191 164 -14.1 158 168 6.3 Services & Misc. 1,319 1,358 3.0 1,216 1,604 31.9 Government 1,854 1,824 -1.6 1,834 2,019 10.1 Federal 107 124 15.9 115 133 15.7 State 543 566 4.2 537 569 6.0 Local 1,205 1,134 -5.9 1,182 1,317 11.4 Source: Alaska Department of Labor, Research, and Analysis Section. 7 Growth Forecasts by Sector No one sector of the economy is expected to see significant growth or decline during the next five years. After the rapid growth of the early 1980's and the recession of 1986-87, the region is in a period of consolidation, with much slower, but steady growth. Discussed below is a breakdown of economic trends by sector. Oil and Gas: Kenai -Cook Inlet oil field production peaked in 1970. Consistent with these production trends, Kenai -Cook Inlet labor area employment in oil and gas extraction activities shrunk from 10.60 in 1980. Tesoro Alaska's petroleum refinery, completed a $95 million expansion program to produce up to 78,000 barrels of petroleum fuels daily in 1986. This refinery has come to depend mainly on North Slope crude oil for its feedstock, as does the smaller (18,000 barrels daily) Chevron refinery. The North Kenai petrochemical plants and products (LNG, ammonia -urea fertilizers) were originally developed for export markets. These industrial plants and other industrial uses absorb nearly three-fourths of Cook Inlet natural gas production. 8 Future growth in gas production depends primarily on new railbelt gas demand for power generation and spaceheating, but these uses now account for only about one-fourth of the region's gas consumption. Furthermore, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' current projections for railbelt gas demand forecasts moderate growth for spaceheating and power generation use, even without the Susitna dam project, and with no change in industrial demand. The Kenai -Cook Inlet province is generally thought to hold natural gas potential well in excess of proven reserves. In recent years there has been a renewed interest in these reserves, especially by Pacific Rim nations. Efforts are currently underway to begin exploratory drilling to study the feasibility of developing additional LNG facilities in this region. North Slope employment is important for a sizable number of local residents. Commercial Fishina and Seafood Commercial salmon fishing has long been an important part of the Kenai economy and has taken on added importance in the past three years for two reasons. First, the downturn in oil production in Alaska has placed a greater emphasis on other sectors of the economy, such as commercial fishing and tourism. Secondly, a combination of management and environmental factors have produced healthy fish stocks, resulting in record catches and record gross values. Recognizing that commercial fishing is an important part of its economy, the city of Kenai has been searching for ways to assist the continued development of this industry, such as the development of dock and other support facilities at the port of Kenai. Trade and Services: This sector grew dramatically from 28% of the region's employment in 1980, to 40% in 1990 - representing nearly half of the jobs added during the period (see Table 1). This growth trend was broad- based, but food and lodging services, building materials supply, home furnishings, retail food stores and automotive services prospered especially well according to Department of Labor employment data. It is worth noting that some of these businesses (building materials supply, home furnishings) cater heavily to new population growth or to highway -oriented visitors (food and lodging services, automotive services) and depend upon growth to sustain their prosperity. 9 Recreation and Tourism: Employment in the visitor industry accounted for 8% of all private sector employment during the mid 19801s. Historically, June and July account for one half of visitor volume. The study, "The Impact of Tourism on the Kenai Peninsula" which was completed in 1985, found that Soldotna and the Kenai -North Kenai areas are about equally popular as recreational destinations for Anchorage residents. Businesses benefitting most from the visitor industry were hotels/motels, food service, transportation, recreation services, food, gift, and other retail stores, and auto service. The study also found that the Peninsula has low recognition as a tourist destination for non-resident travelers. The Kenai Peninsula Borough appropriated $117,500 in 1991, for a tourism campaign, which will promote the Borough as a fall, winter, spring destination point. In 1991 The City of Kenai will celebrate its Bicentennial, with various activites which will also promote the Kenai area as a tourism option. Recreational boating improvements such as a proposed boat launching facility on the lower Kenai river, coupled with a tourism campaign, could make Kenai much more competitive for the Anchorage recreational fishing market. The recreational halibut fishery is also developing in Kenai, but is still not as good as in Homer. Government: State petroleum production revenues are in decline since 1982, reducing transfer payments to local governments, home -mortgage subsidies, etc. This has forced higher local property tax rates, depressed housing markets, etc. Local government, which now accounts for 26% of local employment, grew steadily to deliver basic public services and facilities. In 1990 there were 1,317 local government employees an increase of 74% from 1980. Federal government increased by approximately the same percentage (75) over the decade. The FAA Flight Service Station, Tower and SFO, contributed greatly to the local increase, employing approximately 63 personnel at the Kenai Airport and sur- rounding facilities. Construction: Construction activity was very strong in the Kenai-Soldotna region from 1980 to 1984, reaching its highest peak in 1985, 1,068 employees (annual average). Due to lack of demands for increases in local housing, this sector has been 10 in a steady decline, reaching a low of 401 employees (annual average) in 1988-89. Typically, residential and com mercial construction over - responds to demand and saturates the market. When growth finally slows, the construction industry and related businesses (i.e., materials supply, home furnishings, transportation) stall until supply and demand are restored to balance. In a relatively small but growing region such as the Central Peninsula, the construction industry is especially prone to this boom -bust cycle and tends to exaggerate fluctuations in the business cycle. Recent data on real estate and construction activity suggest that the construction industry has been on the downside of its current boom -bust cycle. Several large construction projects are scheduled for the early 1990's, which could have an effect on turning this cycle around. Unemployment & Seasonality Despite rapid growth in total employment over the past decade, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) has experienced a persistently high overall unemployment rate. The average annual unemploy- ment rate for the KPB in 1982 was 15.20% and 9.30% in 1989. The Statewide unemployment rate for the same period was rate for the same period was 9.20% for 1982 and 6.70% in 1990. The KPB region experiences wide seasonal swings in total employment and unemployment rates. These unemployment patterns are partly attributable to construction cycles and partly due to seasonal industries. The unemployed appear to be seasonal workers who came to the community during booms, and stayed after projects were completed. For the future, continued growth and diversification in the region's economy should help moderate the impact of any large-scale projects on the region's growth cycle. Communities will become more able to absorb individual projects and less prone to extreme fluctuations in the pace of growth. other unemployed are people employed in seasonal indust- ries - commercial fishing and processing, construction and tourism. For these indust- ries, access to a large temporary labor pool is essential. Although it produces unemployment, this elasticity in the region's labor pool is fortunate, inasmuch as the labor needs of these important seasonal industries are supplied with penalizing the region without even higher offseason unem- ployment, or the need to 11 provide for the service and facility needs of a larger population to permanent residents. Seasonal unemployment will continue until off-season employment opportunities are created for the permanent resident workforce. Annual Growth Rate For the planning period to the year 2000, the Comprehensive Plan projects an annual average rate of employment and population growth of 2.5%. This forecast is below the rate that has prevailed over the past two decades, but still above the expected national average growth rate. As explained in the preceding analysis of economic trends, the basic rationale for this diminished growth rate is that the fundamental economic forces that have sustained the region's growth during that period now appear to have fulfilled their growth potential. This rationale is supported by economic and demographic indicators for the first half of 1985. A variety of indicators - retail sales, new housing authorizations, school enrollment trends, employment data, visitor industry activity - consistently show a slackening rate of recent growth. The average 2.5% per year growth rate anticipates annual fluctuations above and below this rate. Kenai's Share of Reaional Growth According to the 1990 Dicennial Census data over 50% of the Kenai Peninsula Borough population resides in the Soldotna/Kenai area. In 1982, Kenai's population of 5231 comprised 26.3% of the Kenai/Soldotna region's total population of 1986. By 1984, the city's share dropped to 25.1%. Current figures set Kenai's percentage of local population totals at approximately 30%. This climb in percentages shows a trend toward consistent population growth, which will add to the economic stability of the Kenai region. The Comprehensive Plan population forecast assumes that Kenai will continue to "capture" about 25% of the growth projected for the larger economic region. Its actual capture rate will depend in part upon the kind of housing offered in the city, the desirability of neighborhoods served by city water and sewer, the cost of land, lifestyle preferences, and other factors. 12 Pro-iected Population Table 2 provides a forecast of Kenai's share of the region's population. The city is expected to grow to about 8,000 people by the year 2000, an increase of about 50% over the 1984 population of 6176. *Based on 1990 Decennial Census, Postcensus Local Review According to the 1990 Census over half of the Borough's population resides in the Kenai/Soldotna area (approximately 21,000 residents). Kenai's population remained fairly consistant during the 1980s 'and should remain steady if there are no changes in the following indicators:** o No change in market outlet for energy commodities, i.e., crude oil, natural gas, and coal. o Drop in State revenues and expenditures. o Slowing growth in Anchorage region population and purchasing power. o Maintain current industrial employment base in oil and gas extraction (including out -of -region employment), commercial fishing and seafood processing, and petrochemical manufacturing. o Support sector (trade and service, construction, transportation/communications/public utilities, local government, F.I.R.E.) maintains current share of total employment, except trade and service sectors benefit from expansion of the visitor industry. 13 Table 2 Population for the City of Kenai Kenai Borouah Percentaae of Borouah 1981 4,558 26,520 .17 1982 5,231 32,303 .16 1983 5,721 35,769 .16 1984 6,173 38,919 .16 1985 6,434 39,180 .16 1986 6,546 43,612 .15 1987 6,546 43,612 .15 1988 6,546 43,612 .15 1989 6,543 40,312 .16 1990 6,314* 40,632* .16 Projected 1995 7,144 42,491 .16 2000 8,082 44,435 .18 *Based on 1990 Decennial Census, Postcensus Local Review According to the 1990 Census over half of the Borough's population resides in the Kenai/Soldotna area (approximately 21,000 residents). Kenai's population remained fairly consistant during the 1980s 'and should remain steady if there are no changes in the following indicators:** o No change in market outlet for energy commodities, i.e., crude oil, natural gas, and coal. o Drop in State revenues and expenditures. o Slowing growth in Anchorage region population and purchasing power. o Maintain current industrial employment base in oil and gas extraction (including out -of -region employment), commercial fishing and seafood processing, and petrochemical manufacturing. o Support sector (trade and service, construction, transportation/communications/public utilities, local government, F.I.R.E.) maintains current share of total employment, except trade and service sectors benefit from expansion of the visitor industry. 13 D. ADMINISTRATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES The City of Kenai has promoted economic development through the disposal of land. There are two types of land systems, general fund lands and airport Federal lands. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires revenues from the airport land system be used for the support of the airport and further improvement of airport lands. Within the two systems, lands are leased and sold. The City has taken an active role in making land available for lease and sale. A 1990 lease approved by the City includes a 99 year lease on a 24 acre site, for a proposed mall. Recent leases also include property for an R/V park, a car dealership, and a machine shop with approximately 40 employees. Lessees are encouraged to purchase their leased land as outlined in the Kenai Municipal Code. When the FAA decided to decommission flight service stations around the State, the City of Kenai submitted a proposal for an automated flight service station to be located in Kenai. In 1983 a $1.00 per year lease with the FAA was entered into for the flight service station location. It currently has 24 permanent employees. It is expected that as more of the flight service stations in Alaska are decommissioned, 70 - 14 80 full time employees will be working at the Kenai station. Because the flight service sector station is located in Kenai, the FAA maintenance sector field office chose to relocate here from Anchorage. It currently has 25 full time employees. The Kenai Control Tower also has eight employees. In 1984, Homer Electric Association (HEA) was looking for a site for a new district office for the Central Kenai Peninsula. The City of Kenai provided ten acres of prime industrial land to HEA at no cost. The FAA agreed to the City's request to trade this aiport real estate for other real estate the City owned. HEA employs approximately 50 personnel. In 1984, the Kenai Visitors and Convention Bureau was created. It later became the Kenai Bicentennial Visitors and Convention Bureau (KBV&CB). It's purpose is to promote tourism in the City of Kenai with a focus on Kenai's Bicentennial celebration in 1991. As a result of the efforts of the City of Kenai and the KBV&CB, a matching grant in the amount of $800,000 was received for the construction of the Kenai Bicentennial Visitors and Convention Center. Construc- tion, on airport lands, will begin in 1991. Since July 1988, the City has provided funding for the KBV&CB and the Kenai Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $326,400. Other City facilities, on airport lands, that have encouraged economic stability are the Kenai Senior Citizens' Center, the Library, Public Safety Building, ballfields and parks, and the float plane facility at the airport. The City has also dedicated airport lands to be used for the construction of a congregate housing facility adjacent to the Senior Citizens' Center, approxi- mately 40 acres for an indoor fire training facility and helicopter cold water recovery school, and ten acres for educational use. The City of Kenai has been successful in encouraging new enterprises within the city and in increasing the economic stability of the city of Kenai by providing jobs for local residents. The City worked with the Kenai Natives Association, the City was instrumental to locate the State Prison adjacent to the City limits. The City provides water and sewer to that facility. The City built a docking facility that helps independent fishermen market fish, and built a boat ramp encouraging sports fishing. 15 The City of Kenai's Capital Improvement list for 1991-92 included funding requests for for the following projects: Congregate Housing, Thompson Park Sewer Interceptor, Thompson Park Water & Sewer Mains, community Road Development and Water and Sewer System Improvements, Boat Ramp, Ice Rink, and Park Improvements. D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES Economic planning efforts will Kenai has been successful in need to be disciplined by a marketing the community for realistic appraisal of Kenai's new economic ventures by economic assets and by making parcels available for consensus on the types of development within its Airport economic development most Lease Lands. The city has suitable to the community. also prospered as part of the economic growth in the region. 1. Promote a positive climate for new business In the future, based on recent development. The city economic trends and the should: economic analysis outlined in Section B, it appears that the a. Prepare a "developer's city can no longer count package" containing "automatic" growth. appropriate summary information from the The economic prediction and Comprehensive Plan, indicators foretell a more Zoning Code, standard moderate (but still healthy) specifications, and other rate of economic growth than ordinances, and pro - the community has become cedures to be followed to accustomed to. insure a timely and favorable review of Of those sources of economic development proposals. activity that contributed to the region's rapid growth over b. Conduct an annual the past two decades, only the workshop for local home visitor industry appears builders, developers, likely to have much growth banks, and civic and impetus. business groups to share information on projected Even.there, it must be housing and commercial recognized that growth in this services demand, land sector is largely dependent on availability, and pending continuing growth in purchas- public and private ing power and population in development projects. the Anchorage region, during a period when Anchorage's growth C. Maintain a tax strategy is expected to flatten out. that satisfies local revenue needs without This forecast suggests that inhibiting economic the city will need to develop growth, in anticipation a more conscious approach to of cutbacks in state and economic development planning. federal revenue sharing. 16 2. Prepare an economic development strategy and plan targeted on favorable economic opportunities. The City should: a. Cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, to prepare an inventory of commercial and business opportunities with high regional growth potential. Use marketing research findings to encourage expansion of existing businesses and to attract new commerce. b. Promote consolidation and infill of the support sector. Examples of appropriate support sector development include regional health care and dual -use (serving both visitors and residents) commercial and public facilities. These types of support sector growth can solidify the year-round employment base and, in some cases, upgrade the quality of services available locally. C. Continue to support and expand air transportation services. Good air service is crucial for (a) resident access to out -of -region employment i.e., North Slope oilfields and Beluga coal development; (b) promotion of tourism 17 /recreational packages to both the Alaskan and non -Alaskan sector of the visitor market; and (c) the future growth of airport -related industries (i.e., distribution). (d) airlifting of fish for local Commerical fishing industries. d. Prepare a port and harbormaster plan to support expansion of commercial and recreational fishing (see also Guideline 23). e. Work directly with managers of basic industry to encourage local training and hiring. Promote resident access to appropriate out -of -region employment in mining (Beluga coal project) and oil and gas operations. 3. Maintain the present policy of putting city -owned land into productive use by the private sector, but only when the public benefit can be well demonstrated. The city should: a. Establish clear economic criteria for release of city land, such as creation of jobs for local residents, expansion of the tax base, and compliance with site plan review requirements for commercial and industrial land. b. Develop a Marathon Road industrial park, served by city utilities and roads, to market sites for transportation -related industries (see fig. 6, Transportation Plan for Road Layout). C. Avoid competition with private sector land sales by requiring that city land be sold or leased at fair market value. d. Establish land management policies for retaining land in City or other governmental ownership which has high habitat value, but limited building development value, retain other parcels for potential long-term public uses. 4. Enhance the contribution of the recreation/visitor industry to the city's economy. The city should: a. Support the Chamber of Commerce in developing a marketing plan to promote Kenai as a destination for out-of-state visitors. Emphasize development and marketing of "package" tours, providing all necessary transportation, food and lodging, recreational activities, and related services. 18 b. Develop in -city attractions and visitor services to strengthen Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough as a destination. Encourage and support private development of a wider range of visitor services, lodging, etc., in the city and the Central Peninsula. C. Promote state development of campgrounds and other improvements and recreation attractions in the vicinity so that visitors will have adequate, suitable rest and daytime use facilities and overnight camping accommodations. d. Promote year-round visitor activities such as winter festivals and other off-season recreation attractions. 5. Encourage tourism to the historic original Townsite by careful restoration of historic structures and by working with the tourism industry. The City should: a. Support National Park Service funding for much needed restoration of the Church of the Assumption. b. Approach oil companies in North Kenai about sponsoring restoration of historic properties in the Original Townsite. A company could "adopt" a structure, restore it, and possibly obtain an investment tax credit. C. Encourage archeological investigations of the Russian Orthodox Compound (perhaps by a program of Kenai Peninsula Community College) as a basis for accurate site restoration of roadways, walkways and fences). d. Work with bus tour companies to determine interest and potential to include the historic townsite facilities on their tours. e. Encourage owners of historic properties to take advantage of low- interest rate state loans for rehabilitation of historic structures. f. Encourage commercial revitalization of the area -by selective public improvements as proposed in the "Kenai Original Townsite Development Options", 1985. 9. Develop and implement a signage program for directional, commemor- ative, and historic feature signs, in conjunction with road, park, and building rehabilitation programs. BE h. See also Guideline 10. 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI od Cao� 4 4ia,�,I' 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 MEMORANDUM TO: Kenai Planning and Zoning commission FROM: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant DATE: March 20, 1991 FOR: March 27, 1991, Meeting RE: Public Land Use Issues List of Lands Available for Public Purpose It has come to my attention that Commissioner Scott requested a copy of the ordinances that pertain to public purpose land use issues. A copy of Title 22 which deals with sales of lands were provided to you at your November 28, 1990 meeting. Sections 22.05.010, 22.05.050 and 22.05.090 of Title 22 apply to public use. Also requested was a list of the lands currently available for public purpose. The City has a list of City -owned lands available for review at City Hall. It indicates airport lands, lands which have been set aside for public use, lands scheduled for the May 14, 1991 foreclosure sale, and lands ready for future sales. A list showing only the property set aside for public use can be compiled but would not be available for several weeks. Also available are copies of individual ordinances, setting aside specific properties for public use. /kh WORK\P&Z.MEM March 21, 1991 Mr. Richard P. Troeger Planning Director Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 North Binkley Street Kenai, AK 99669 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI "del 62apd4a l 4 41414106 „ 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283-7535 FAX 907.283-3014 RE: Petition to vacate ten -foot utility easement along northerly, easterly and westerly boundaries of Tract A, Baron Park No. 5, within the City of Kenai. Section 33, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Kenai Recording District, Alaska. Dear Mr. Troeger: At their regularly scheduled meeting of March 20, 1991, the Kenai City Council took action on the above -referenced petition to vacate. The Council unanimously granted the petition to vacate the ten - foot utility easement. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the City of Kenai. Sincerely, CITY OF KENAI Carol L. Freas City Clerk M clf cc: Public Works Department AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 1991 A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agends 'as part of the General orders. .--SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) -�C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1991 Liquor License Renewal Rainbow Bar & Grill/Beverage Dispensary. 1991 Liquor License Renewal Larry's Club, 4P Inc. /Beverage Dispensary. 1 1991 Liquor License Renewal Little Ski -Mo Drive Inn/Restaurant/Eating Place. 4. *Transfer of Liquor License Windmill Restaurant, Restaurant/Eating Place. .5. Resolution No. New Courthouse Provide a Site 6. Resolution No. Environmental 7. Resolution No. rim 91-8 - Supporting the Development of a in the City of Kenai and Agreeing to for That Purpose. 91-9 - Awarding a Contract for Aviation Assessment. Brighton, City Works Director, Douglas v. City Kornelis. 91-10 - Indemnifying William J. Manager, and Keith Kornelis, Public for any damages in the Case of Denis of Kenai, William J. Brighton and Keith Resolution No. 91-11 - Transferring $23,000 in the tt - General Fund for additional money in the Shop Budget. 9. ordinance No. 1926-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $25,000 in a new Capital Project Fund for an Environmental Assessment. kg4 . Introduction L. Adoption D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS .1. Council on Aging 2. Airport commission 3. .-Harbor, Commission 4. Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission ..,6. _,-,7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of March 6, 1991. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS Ve?' 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified I �YilPurchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 RIX- 3. *Ordinance No. 1420-91 - Finding Certain City -Owned Lands are Required for Public Purpose (Tract A, Mommsen's Addition No. 2) 4. *Ordinance No. 1421-91 - Finding Lot 9, Block 2, F.B.O. Subdivision is not Required for Public Use. 5. *Ordinance No. 1422-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,060.00 in the senior Citizens - Borough Special Revenue Fund. 6. *Ordinance No. 1423-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues Appropriations by $1,992 in the General Fund as a result of donations made to the Parks and Recreation Department. 7. *Ordinance No. 1924-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $2,500 in the Council on Aging - Borough Fund for the purchase of dishes for the Senior Center. 8. *Ordinance No. 1925-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $38,295 in the General Fund from the reserve for athletic expenditures. el r©v9. Approval - Application for Lease - Lot 6, Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center. Approval - Petition to Vacate Ten-Foot Utility Easement Along Northerly, Easterly, and Westerly Boundaries of Tract A, Baron Park No. 5, with the City of Kenai, Section 33, T6N, R11W, S.M. d� 1. Discussion/Approval - Agreement with HEA according to the "Letter of Agreement" submitted by Ron Rainey in a letter to the City dated March 12, 1991. 12. *Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Kenai Chamber of Commerce. 13. *Monte Carlo Permit Application - Kenai Chamber of Commerce. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCUSSION. 1. Citizens 2. Council K. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION March 13, 1991 City Hall Council Chambers Phil Bryson, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Phil Bryson, Tom Murphy, Kathy Scott, Duane Bannock, Saylor Rehm, Art Graveley, Hal Smalley Staff: Howard Hackney, Kim Howard, Loretta Harvey 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Graveley moved for approval. Commissioner Bannock seconded. Passed by Unanimous Consent 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 23, 1991 Commissioner Graveley noted that under the Motion for Resolution 91-4, he was shown as making the motion and also the second, Commissioner Murphy had seconded that motion. So noted. Commissioner Scott noted that she had requested an excused absence for the next meeting. So noted. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Murphy moved for approval of the minutes as corrected, seconded by Commissioner Graveley. Passed by Unanimous Consent. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. PLANNING 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Land Required for Public Purpose Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant, explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission had reviewed a list of parcels which were proposed to be sold in an upcoming land sale, at a previous KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 2 meeting. At that meeting the Commission had requested that a five acre tract be withheld from a 77 acre parcel, in Mommsen's Subdivision for a park. Since that meeting the City realized they had obtained a parcel of property, of approximately the same size and location as the Mommsen's parcel, through foreclosure. The City Administration brought to the Council's attention that the property shown on the attached map could be retained rather than the five acre parcel selected by the Commission. This would allow the 77 acres to be included in the land sale. Council unanimously voted to pass Ordinance 1414-91 finding that all the foreclosed properties on the list were not needed for public purpose. Administration asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission wished to retain Tract A, Mommsen's Addition No. 2 for a future park? MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Graveley made a motion to retain Tract A, Mommsen's Addition No. 2 for a future park. Commissioner Rehm seconded. Passed unanimously. b. Lot 9, Block 2, F.B.O. Subdivision - Request to Purchase Kim Howard, referred to a memorandum to P & Z, which requested that the referenced property be made available for sale by competitive bid. Howard explained that it had taken 2 years for the F.A.A. to release this property and asked for the Commission's recommendation to Council on whether the property should be sold or retained for a public purpose. Commissioner Murphy asked where the access was to this property? Howard responded that the access was through an easement on Lot 3. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Bannock moved that Lot 9, Block 2 F.B.O. Subdivision be sold by competitive bid. Commissioner Scott seconded. Passed unanimously. C. Lease Application - Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIEDA) - Lot 6 Block 2, Fidalgo Commercial Center Kim Howard referred to a memo in regard to the lease application submitted by AIDEA for the referenced property. The land lease KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 3 was terminated by Court Order and the property has been returned to the possession of the City. The building is owned by AIDEA and they are requesting to lease the land. Their intention is to sell the building and later assign the land lease to the buyer. Commissioner Bannock asked if the City would have any input into what type of business the building could be used for? Howard referred to KMC 21.10.030 (5) which states the intended use must comply with the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan of the City. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Scott moved approval of Lease application by AIEDA. Commissioner Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously. d. Petition to Vacate Ten Foot Utility Easement along northerly, easterly and westerly boundaries of Tract A., Baron Park No. 5, within the City of Kenai, Section 33, T6N, R11W. Kim Howard explained that the vacation would eliminate the utility easement. Tract A has been divided into a larger parcel and the existing easement lines might conflict with future development of this tract. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission had already approved the vacation, and the City Council had 30 days to veto that decision. Administration was seeking a recommendation to Council on this matter from the Planning and Zoning Commission. MOTION AND VOTE: Commissioner Rehm moved to recommend to Council, approval of Petition to Vacate Ten Foot Utility Easement along northerly, easterly and westerly boundaries of Tract A., Baron Park No. 5, within the City of Kenai, Section 33, T6N, R11W. Commissioner Graveley seconded. Passed unanimously. 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Comp Plan - Economic Trends Chairman Bryson asked that this portion of the agenda be moved to a work session at the end of the regular meeting. He also requested that item 8: Reports be switched with item 9: Persons Present Not Scheduled. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 4 S. PERSON PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Steven Peloza introduced himself to the Commission and explained that he was looking into the possibility of opening a retail business in Old Kenai on Lot 39-A, Dolchok Subdivision. He was considering a small gift shop/art gallery, which would be located across from the Russian Orthodox Church. Because the business would be in the TSH zone, he was seeking the Commission's approval for this development. Commissioner Murphy asked -if the building was part of the historical registry? Peloza answered that the home was built in 1919 and was not part of the registry. Commissioner Graveley asked what changes would be made to the building? Peloza said he would just be repairing and painting the outside of the building and possibly some repair to the roof. Commissioner Graveley asked if there would be adequate parking in that area? Peloza said that there was currently a parking shortage in that area and he expected mostly foot traffic. Commissioner Graveley asked what kind of signs would identify the shop? Peloza said he would install a small wooden sign, possibly on the front of the building. After further discussion Commissioner Scott said she agreed with the proposal in concept but felt that the Commission needed more time to look at the plans, site, etc. She asked that the discussion be carried over to the next agenda. Chairman Bryson asked that the item be included on the March 27th agenda. So noted. 9. REPORTS a. Citv Council Councilman Smalley reported that the City was seeking funding in Juneau for several local projects, which included the development KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 5 of two new city parks. One site for a new park would be on the bluff near the Senior Center and the new Congregate Housing Facility. A work session had been held with Carr's representatives, the Council, City Administrators and the Mayor to discuss possible uses for the Carr's mall, after construction of the new Carr's Center is completed. The Council would be interested in input from the public concerning uses for the old mall. b. Borough Planning Chairman Bryson reported that the Assembly had overruled the Planning Commission's approval of the DEC permit to relocate the waste from the Sterling Tesoro to the Borough landfill. The proposed K -Beach Air Quality disposal soil treatment facility is seeking a permit from DEC before they are allowed to operate. KPB Planning Commission passed the concept of this facility on the consent agenda. C. City Administration Loretta Harvey, Planning and zoning Secretary reported that the Comprehensive Plan was near completion and that the land use section would possibly be ready for review at the next meeting. She asked that the Commission began considering time frame to present to Council and to hold public hearings on the approved draft of the Plan. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS, a. City Council Agenda b. KPB Planning Commission Agenda 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Rehm asked for an excused absence from the next meeting. So noted. Commissioner Scott requested a copy of the ordinances that pertain to public purpose land use issues. She also asked for a list from the City of the lands currently available for public purpose. She also suggested the possibility of staff developing an application for use in reviewing development in the TSH zone. RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Page 6 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Yoretta a Transcribing Secretary 1 DAT Roll Call CHAIRMAN e A L � TO DO LIST: NOTES: