HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-13 P&Z MinutesREGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M.
Mayl3, 1970
Kenai:Alaska
Bob Norene, Chairman
ITEM 1: ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1970
ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discuss Budget for Planning Zoning 1970 -71
b.
c
d.
ITEM 4: NEW BUSINESS
a. Receive Preliminary /Final Plat of Scalf Subdivision
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
KENAI ADVISORY PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION
ITEM 5: SECRETARY'S REPORT
ITEM 6: ADJOURN
AGENDA
MINUTES
KENAI ADVISORY PLANNING ZONING
REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1970
7:00 P.M. KENAI LIBRARY
ITEM 1: ROLL CALL
Present: Loretta Knackstedt, Bob Norene, Al Cruver, Jim
Fisher and Marcus Beauchamp
Absent: Ruby Coyle and Nick Poppin
Items 3b, 3c, 3d, Lib, Lac, Lid, and L}.e added to the agenda
ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1970
Minutes approved as presented.
ITEM 3: a. A budget totaling 83,125 was presented by Bob Norene,
to cover the expense of a clerk at 5250.00 per month,
office supplies at $75 per year and telephone expense at
550 per year.
Kruver moved to approve the budget as presented, seconded
by Beauchamp.
Mrs. Knackstedt felt that aerial photos should be obtained,
either free from government agencies or be provided by the
city of Kenai in addition to the proposed budget.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
b. Fisher presented a letter from Peninsula Sanitation
which quoted a price of $20 per month for collection of
trash from 5 public barrels.
Fisher moved that the City of Kenai provide additional
leadership in the annual Cleanup campaign by
1. Providing cans or barrels as follows:
1 Old baseball field
1 Section 36 (old refuse site)
1 Post Office
2 Beach
2 New baseball field
2 Frontage Road (Alaska State Bank, Conrightts)
1 Airport
2. Select or provide such sites as will permit highway
travelers ready and safe access to barrels as needed.
3. Enforce littering ordinance.
LF. Work with the state as regards marking and turnoff
preparation of sites.
Seconded by Beauchamp. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
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MAY 13, 1970 PAGE TWO
c. Burning ban went into effect this date. Fire Chief
not present for discussion.
d. Knackstedt suggested that Economic Development District
Director Bob Wells be contacted regarding possible funding
for a small boat harbor in Kenai. Norene directed secretary
to write a letter to Mr. Wells, inviting him to attend next
regular meeting.
ITEM L: NEW BUSINESS
a. The final plat of Scalf Subdivision was received from
the Borough. It was conditionally approved, provided that
it conforms with the Comprehensive Plan. Motion made by
Fisher, seconded by Cruver. C&rried unanimously by voice vote.
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b. Norene presented a letter from City Manager Robbins
requesting that the City either vacate wide rights-of way
or widen all streets to meet the same standard, in order to
prevent confusion when water, sewer and other utilities are
installed.
Norene indicated that he would check with the City street
department as to which streets are referred to in the letter,
and also with the BLM regarding original width planning.
c. Mrs. Knackstedt moved that in recognition of the fact
that the Post Office is being relocated, with the present
building becoming available for lease, that the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommend that the City consider
strongly using the old Post Office as City Hall on a short-
term lease basis for the following reasons:
1. Central location
2. Traditional civic center
3. Adjacent to, would form a cluster of, public service
facilities.
L. More space made available to air-related facilities
in the terminal building
Seconded by Beauchamp. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
d. Mrs. Knackstedt moved to accept with regret the resig-
nation of Marcus S. Beauchamp from the Commission. Seconded
by Fisher. Carried 3-0 by voice vote, 1 abstention.
The Commission noted with pleasure that a person with long-
term knowledge such as Jack Williford was taking Beauchamp's
place.
MINUTES MAY 13, 1970 PAGE THREE
e. Beauchamp moved that the segment of what would be
4th Street, connecting Birch Drive and Forest Drive,
approximately 100 yards in length be improved to conform
with City street construction standards for the following
reasons:
1. Safety while conducting street maintenance.
2. Safety of school bus travel.
3. Economy.
Li. Convenience of residents,
Seconded by Fisher. Approved unanimously by voice vote.
An inquiry was made regarding the reopening of Walker Lane
south entry on Beaver Loop Rd. Knackstedt asked what the
City plans to do to maintain its prescriptive rights in
the matter, in the interest and safety of the general public.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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