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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-11 P&Z PacketRENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION March 11, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Art Graveley AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINIITES - February 26, 1991 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. PIIBLIC HEARINGS 6. OLD BIISINESS 7. NEW BIISINESS 8. PLANNING I a. Vacation - Kenai Christian Church b. KPB Comprehensive Plan c. Parking Regulations for Courthouse 9. REPORTS a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. City Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. City Council Agenda 2. KPB Planning Commission Agenda 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT ****WORR SESSION**** Townsite Historic Zoning District Review ~,~. ~:~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ RENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1992 CITY OF RENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CARL GLICR, VICE-CHAIRMAN, PRESIDING ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice-Chair Carl Glick called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. Members present were Glick, Bannock, Scott, Bryson and Rehm. Absent were Graveley and Landeis (were unable to attend due to inclement weather). Also present were Councilman Smalley and Clerk Freas. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as submitted and Commissioner Rehm SECONDED the motion. Bryson requested UNANIMOUB CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3-a. Minutes of January 22, 1992 Meetinq MOTION: Commissioner Scott MOVED for approval of the January 22, 1992 Commission Meeting minutes and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS None. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS 6-a. Townsite Historic Zoning District Review This item was requested by Bryson to be heard after action on the resolutions in order that any persons in the audience would not have to wait. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE 2 Bryson stated that it is mandatory to allow public input into any changes that may be proposed for this zone. Bannock suggested a work session should be held. The date of the work session should be advertised so that as many people as possible can be included in the discussions. Bannock suggested the work session be a joint .endeavor with the Planning & Zoning Commission, Council, and members of the original Townsite Historic Committee. Bannock suggested these people review any materials available regarding the ordinance, draft an outline of their intentions, and schedule public hearings. Bannock hoped any changes could be completed by the end of the summer. Bryson suggested that the Russian Orthodox Church and Kenaitze Tribe be included in those attending the work session. Scott suggested the Historical Society also. Scott stated the area is very sensitive and the more people involved in reviewing the ordinance, they will have a better chance of drafting a good resolution. Bannock suggested letters be sent to potentially affect property owners. Bryson stated that he believed letters to property owners is unnecessary at this time. An advertisement in the paper should be sufficient. Scott stated that she felt it would be better that the meetings be highly advertised in order that people will not wait until the last minute and say they were unaware of the changes to be made. Rehm agreed with Bryson. Advertise in the paper that there will be a review of the ordinance and go from there. Smalley stated that a work session with the Council, Planning & Zoning, and the prior committee would be better. A smaller group could accomplish more to begin the procedure. Scott requested a legislative history of the Townsite Historic Zone be gathered for review by Council, Planning & Zoning, etc. prior to any meeting. The history should include what complaints have been made, building permits issued, construction completed, etc. Also copies of ordinances from other towns in Alaska who have a Historic Townsite Zone or something similar. Bannock requested a map of the zone also. Commission's consensus was to begin with a joint work session of Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and members of the original Townsite Historic Committee. The tentative date of the work session suggested was March 31. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE 3 Bannock is to inquire with the Rotary Club as to any chartering done of historic buildings in the area. ITEM 7: NEN BUSINESS 7-a. National Flood Insurance Program Scott stated she spoke briefly with City Manager Brighton. Brighton told her that he was unaware of any property owners in the flood plain who have requested insurance or complained there has not been this type of insurance. Brighton felt that additional federal government requirements may have extenuating circumstances for people to insure in that area. It would be very costly. Smalley stated that this question came up a few years ago and a ,. decision was made not to get involved due to the cost. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED that the City participate in the Flood Plain Insurance Program and Commissioner Scott SECONDED the motion. Bannock noted that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has flood plain insurance for the Borough, but not for the municipalities. Glick stated it is because the Coastal Zone Management Plan made it necessary. Bryson added that the Borough would only participate for areas outside the municipalities. Bryson stated that because he has not heard of any personal demand in the City and no representation as such, he will vote against the motion. VOTE: Bannock: No Rehm: No Glick: No Bryson: No Scott: No Landeis: Absent Graveley: Absent MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE 4 ITEM 8: PLANNING 8-a. PZ Resolution No. 92-3 - Encroachment Permit/Probst. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to recommend approval of PZ Resolution No. 92-3 and Commissioner Rehm SECONDED the motion. Bryson stated that the nature of the encroachment is the front building setback. It is the front porch. There is probably a side building setback to consider also. The encroachment is 25.8 ft. and the side 10.8 ft. Normally there would be 25 front and 10' side. Bryson stated the structure is approximately 20 years old. Bryson stated he will vote to approve. VOTE: Bannock: Yes Rehm: Yes Glick: Yes Bryson: Yes Scott: Yes Landeis: Absent Graveley: Absent MOTION PASSED IINANIMOIISLY. 8-b. PZ Resolution No. 92-4 - Home Occupation Permit/Linebarger. MOTION: Commissioner Rehm MOVED to approve Resolution No. 92-4 and Commissioner Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bryson asked if there were any complaints regarding traffic into the residential area due to the business. Smalley stated that a letter was received by the City which indicated that a home occupation was ongoing in the home and that there was no permit for this home occupation. Mr. Linebarger wants to conform to Code. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE 5 VOTE: Bannock: Yes Rehm: Bryson: Yes Scott: Graveley: Absent Yes Glick: Yes Yes Landeis: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 9: REPORTS 9-a. City Council Councilman Smalley informed the Commission of actions taken at the council meetings of February 5 and 19, 1992. Items discussed were: 1. Leo Oberts spoke with Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan. He was particularly pleased with the neighborhood concept and the river access. 2. The Bicentennial Building had its substantial completion review on 2/7/92. The contractor is now fulfilling requirements on the punch list. 3. A number of change orders were discussed and approved for the Sewer Treatment Plant project and the Congregate Housing Project. The STP changes were due to the City desiring a safer alarm system. The Congregate Housing project change orders were mostly those desired by Council and discussed prior to the beginning of construction. 4. Council approved the concept of a proposal for the recycling of junk automobiles. Mayor Williams will be presenting the proposal to Representative Navarre while in Juneau next week. Smalley informed the Commission that both Navarre and G.Phillips have bills introduced regarding additional fees for registration and licensing of vehicles. 5. An Ice Rink Task Force has been approved by Council to review the feasibility of building a multi-use building. It has been suggested that Borough property beside KCHS may be available for a site. The Task Force is reviewing a cost of $2.5 million. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE 6 6. The airport restaurant has been leased to D&D Taco, Mitchell Dobrich. He will offer a breakfast, lunch, dinner menu of simple, fast foods. Dobrich offered a rent of $500 per month. 7. The airport towing contract has been awarded to Jova Enterprises, Inc. for a one year period. Cost of towing bid was the lowest received at $51 per vehicle. 8. Council took no action to purchase additional cabinets to be placed in the Bicentennial building. 9. Council approved a letter to be sent to the Borough Assembly to support the renovation of Kenai Elementary School. The letter stated that funding for such a project must come from a Borough bond approved by Borough voters. 9-b. Borough Planning 1. Bryson reported that the Borough Planning Commission approved the Town & Country Septic Pumping business with a condition that a thirty-day limitation to the flow rate that waste can be added to the system be added. Bryson stated it is likely the decision will be appealed by the complainants. 2. Borough administration had requested the Borough Planning Commission to develop a land management ordinance. However, the Assembly assigned a committee to work on a parallel ordinance. The Commission has now been released of the development of the ordinance. 9-c. City Administration Smalley reported that Council approved the relinquishment of the Fort Kenay property to be given back to the Russian Orthodox Church. Administration is to discuss this with representatives of the Church. Bryson asked if a right-of-way or easement was included in the discussion. Smalley stated yes, informal arrangements have been made for maintenance of that road. This will be part of the deal. ITEM 10: PER3ON8 PRESENT NO SCHEDULED TO_BE HEARD None. ~l KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1992 PAGE 7 ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMB a. Council Resolution No. 92-9: Approving and adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai. b. Commissioner List -- Scott requested that her name be placed correctly (Kathy Scott, not Kathy Scott & Associates). Bannock should be placed back on the list. c. City Council Agenda. d. KPB Planning Commission Agenda. ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS ~ Bannock - Was glad to rejoin the Commission. Toured the Bicentennial building and was very impressed. Rehm - Glad to have Bannock back. Bryson - Nothing. Scott - Hopes that the Task Force investigating the building of an ice rink will be very careful so as not to encounter the same financial hardships the City of Soldotna has dealt with at the Sports Center. Smalley stated that the facility will not be just an ice rink, but a multi-purpose building to be used year around. The building will be smaller. Smalley stated the Task Force has certain criteria that must be met before the Council will be willing to support. Glick - Nothing. ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (2/27/92)