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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-22 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION March 22, 1970 1. KENAI ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MARCH 22, 1970 7:00 P.M. KENAI LIBRARY PRESENT: Bob Norene, Ruby Coyle, Loretta Knackstedt, Nick Poppin Al Cruver and Jim Fisher SUBJECT: ALASKA STATE HOUSING LAND USE STUDY A letter from Mrs. Gene Torkilsen was read and made part of this report. The first poriton of the discussion was about the central business district. The possibility of Urban Renewal for of part of the Ori- ginal Townsite was considered. MOtion by Mrs. Coyle that the Small Boat Harbor be moved up River to a point in Section 9, T5N. R11W. S.M. South of the area designated heavy industrial on the ASHA map. Seconded by Cruver; Motion carried unanimously. 2. Fisher moved that. Blocks 3,4,5, 15, and 16 of the Original Town- site be changed to show as Central Busines Commercial; Seconded by Mr.s Knackstedt; Fisher amended the motion with the consent of Mrs. Knackstedt to make the area to the South of the Kenai Spur Road and on either side of Willow street Central Business Commer- cial also. Motion carried with Fisher abstaining. The discussion was next centered around the heavy industrial area. 3. Motion made by Mrs. Knackstedt that the industrial area be desig- nated as all that land to the West of the Bridge Crossing route, South of the industrial area as shown on the ASHA map and North of Kalifonsky Road; Second by Poppin. Motion carried; Fisher opposed. The next topic was Neighborhood Commercial. First considered was that area near the Wildwood intersection. 4. Mrs. Knackstedt moved that the entire portion of the Ahlstrom Sub- division South -West of the Kenai Spur Roa and South -East of the Wildwood Road to the Beach line be shown as Neighborhood Commercial; Seconded by Mrs. Coyle; Motion carried unanimously. 5.Note to ASHA that all existing uses within the City be shown on the planning map. 6. Motion by Mrs. Knackstedt that the area to the West of Walker Lane and between the Beaver Loop Road and Kenai Spur Highway and all that area between Cook Inlet Industrial Airpark and the Kenai Spur Road be designated light industrial; Seconded by Poppin; Motion carried unanimously. Commercial) 7. Motion by Mrs. Knackstedt that the Thompson Park4remain as it is shown and that the Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision from Tustamena Street North, plus the two lots South -East of the Beaver Loop Kenai Spur intersection, be designated light industrial. Kenai Advisory Planning Commission Study Session March 22, 1970 Page two Seconded by Mrs. Coyle; Motion passed with Fisher and Norene opposed. 8 Fisher moved that the T m son Park, Wildwood Manor and Bush Lane subdivisions.t e ed as medium denisity residential. Norene Seconded; Motion carried unanimously; 9. Fisher moved that Block 17, Original Townsite be dedicated to park use when the present use has expired. Seconded by Knackstedt: MOtion carried. 11. 12. Meeting Adjourned. 10. Mrs. Coyle moved that the area shown on the ASHA plan as civic centerwith the exception of Gusty Subdivision, be extended North to the CAP lot; Seconded by Cruver; Motion carried. MOtion by Mrs. Knackstedt that the Gusty Subdivision be designated as Central Business Commercial; Seconded by Cruver; Motion passed unanimously. Note that the water reservoir be designated as community facilities. 13. Fisher moved that all the land within the South Airport Clear Zone not presently being used otherwise, be designated as park land. Mrs. Coyle seconded; Motion carried unanimously. 1 14. Fisher moved that all islands within the boundaries of the Kenai River be designated as park land; seconded by Mrs. Coyle; MOtion carried unanimously. 15. Note to ASHA that the road connection from Beaver Loop to Kenai Spur be shown. 16. Commented by Jaynes, that FAA restrictions would probably conclude a by -pass road through the South clear zone. Respectfully submitted, George -'L. Jaynes, Secretary Mr. Robert Norene Planning Commission Chairman Kenai Planning Commission Box 655 Kenai, Alaska Dear Mr. Vorene CITY OF KENAI Oil Capital 4/,ae4. P. 0. SOX 6N KENAI. ALASKA 19611 TELEPHONE sea 7335 13 March, 1970 At the public hearing 3/11/70 on the ASHA Plan for the Bora, Mrs. McCabe said ASHA would.apiire,o4te suggestions in writing. For this reason, I am submitting a ,superati,pf my remarks at the hear- ing. 4 -.AJ x= If 1. I s stair the' small bow gaipor not be shown on what we term "F�e Ftats" 1 e. South of'Bl cs 4,11 and 13, Original Townsite. T Cups of Engip ►g, at a f ngi to Kenai several years ago suggestef this, local; lShermen stab ci his was an impossible site due to A�xcess ive tidal Mce et. the mouth of the River. The consensus ofy.opipiOn at at nearin "that the small boat harbor x should be in' °a more 'h ^ed'Ipot ,t up the River, :Govn't Lot 3 or 5, Sec. =:9, T514. R1 1W, S.1 I &lso thought the tirna iA "crossingxis a wonderful pro ject for citizens in the Anchor;c� °area and on a Peninsula. The so- called threw, to' our harbor: p tential s grat apply as Kenai has the onl sheltered harbor in "t#e Inlet. W1tf•;proper development, Kenai can hii4 the best f ci City north of Sewardt 2. The areas shown 'fora Ci ty He11 complex, i.0. south of tne old run -way, or on Block 17, Original Townsite, are not suitable for such a facility. The area south of the old runway is being subdivided and leased for commercial purposes it is the windiest, dustiest site in town, and would pose traffic problems if City Hall were located there. Block 17, 0.T., former site of the City Administration Bldg. is not large enough for City Hall services, parking lot, etc. A site at the junction of Kenai Spur and the westerly end of Beaver Loop Road, on the north side of the Spur was chosen at an election 3/18/69 as being the site for a Civic Center. When the new Bridge is constructed across tne Kenai River, the cross road of traffic will be at this junction. If City Hall is built on a 20 or 30 acre site, off the Highway several hundred feet, there's no ,limit to the room for future growth, parking, landscaping, etc. cc: Janet McCabe, ASHA Planning Director, boro page two Toning Commission 4 3. A road Would be shown linking Beaver Loop Road to the Kenai Spur in that vicinity of the junction with Beaver Loop and the access road to the new Bridge, proceeding North from there. This would take the connecting road north through Sections 4 and 33, West of the High school complex. this would allow trucks to avoid the City business district if their destination is North Kenai. Even if the trucks are coming into Kenai, alternate routes lessen traffic hazards. It aright be even better to have this connecting road east of the School complex. That would be something the Planning Commissio s roust determine. I nave not had an opportunity to study the written report on the ASHA plan. It would appear, from the Plat, the Plan has had a great deal of research and thought. The City of Kenai has benefitted greatly from the planning and zoning initiated by ASHA. I hope t+'e Kenai borough fares likewise. Yours truly, •ce a.A-// Mrs. Frances Torkilsen P. 0. Box 74 Kenai, Alaska