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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-25 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 25, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Chairman Presiding 1. ROLL CALL Present: Roland Raymond, Nick Miller, John Monfor, and Phil Bryson. Absent: Sharon Loosli, Cliff Heus and Dwain Gibson. Ex- Officio Member Present: Betty Glick Others Present: 2. PUBLIC HEARING None 3. AGENDA APPROVAL City Manager John Wise, Public Works Director Keith Kornelis, City Clerk Sue Peter, Pat Malone, Jeff Ottesen, Brian Peck and Bob Borgen. Mr. Pat Malone, representing John Williams, asked the Commission if an addition could be added under Old Business as Resubdivision of Lot 50B, Ellerman Subdivision which was tabled at the January 11, 1978 meeting of the Commission. There were no objections. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by John Monfor, to approve the agenda of January 25, 1978 with the addition of Resubdivision of Lot 50B, Ellerman Subdivision added under Old Business, Section C. Motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 1978 MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Commission approve the minutes of the January 11, 1978 meeting as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Two Regular Meeting January 25, 1978 5. A. Lease Application: Lot 7, Block 2, Fidalgo Subdivision, Robert L. Borgen. Chairman Raymond summarized the Commission's request of their January llth meeting with Mr. Borgen, stating they had requested more complete drawings and to solve the powerline question. Mr. Borgen had submitted more complete drawings which were included in the Commission's packet. Mr. Wise reported that Homer Electric Association had no problem with the powerline that crosses over the subject property as long as they could have access to it for repairs. Mr. Borgen stated that he had checked with his insurance and they said it was no problem to have the powerline running over the building. Chairman Raymond looked over the Zoning Code regarding parking requirements and some general discussion followed. MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to recommend to the City Council the lease application of Lot 7, Block 2, Fidalgo Subdivision by Robert Borgen be accepted as submitted. Passed by roll call vote. 5. B. Resubdivision of Judy Kay Bell Subdivision, BLM Lot 140: Final Plat. Chairman Raymond read the minutes of the December 14, 1977 Commission meeting where this matter was before the Commission as a preliminary plat. Discussion followed regarding Lots 4 and 5 and that one cannot be built on until sewer and water are available. It is noted on the plat and Chairman Raymond felt that was sufficient warning for prospective buyers. There was further discussion on the street names and right of way. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Bryson, to adopt Resolution 78 -5 recommending approval of Resubdivision of Judy Kay Bell Subdivision, BLM Lot 140 subject to the following conditions: Comply with negative findings of items 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Kenai Planning and Zo.i Commission Page Three Regular Meeting January 25, 1978 6 Set back lines are not indicated. The legend indicates the wrong footage. 8. Status and ownership of surrounding land is not shown. Areas shown as unsubdivided are in fact subdivisions. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. 11. Prior to approval, the Commission recommends the Borough verify the right of ways shown on adjoining property. 12. The Commission recommends that Lots 4 and 5 be shown as one lot until water and sewer is available. Motion passed by roll call vote. 5. C. Resubdivision of Lot 50B, Ellerman Subdivision: Preliminary/ Final Plat. 6. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Pat Malone was present to represent John Williams. Chairman Raymond noted on the new plat that Mr. Malone presented to the Commission of Lot 50B that the side yard dimensions were still not shown. Mr. Malone asked if he could have a variance from the requirements of a side yard as set out in Ordinance 21.76.080(3) (b). Chairman Raymond informed Mr. Malone that a variance would have to be applied for as set out in Ordinance 21.76.230 and asked Mr. Malone to relay the procedure to .Mr. Williams. A. Additions to Katmai Motel: Brian Peck Brian Peck was available for questioning and discussion while the Commission looked over the drawings presented of the proposed additions to the Katmai Motel. The Commission requested that Howard Hackney, Building Inspector, be sure the plans met the required set back lines. It was noted that there was sufficient parking spaces to meet the Code requirements. Kenai Planning and zoning Commission Page Four Regular Meeting January 25, 1978 6. A. Continued MOTION: Mr. Bryson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the proposed additions to the lease of Lots 1 and lA of Alyeska Subdivision, to the Katmai Motel upon the condition that all the requirements are met as verified by the building inspector and pending approval of the Fire Marshall. Motion passed unanimously. B. Terms of Office, Financial Disclosure Statements and Agenda Policies: Sue Peter, City Clerk. Sue Peter asked the Commission if the submitted sheet of Commission members and their terms of office met with their approval. All in attendance had no objections. Resolution 68 -1 was submitted for the Commission's information setting out the procedure for terms of office calculations. Mrs. Peter asked for permission to perhaps update the resolution and change some of the policies. The Commission gave their permission to have Mrs. Peter prepare a resolution regarding terms of office for their consideration and approval. Mrs. Peter stated that she had been trying to get information regarding financial disclosure requirements for the Commission and had finally turned the matter over to the City Attorney for an opinion. The State will be sending the forms to be filled out in the near future. Mrs. Peter suggested that the Commission come out with an agenda policy so each request for additions to the agenda can be handled uniformly by the City Administration. There was some discussion of what deadlines should be and the Commission decided to hold a discussion on agenda policies at their next meeting. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report. Councilwoman Betty Glick reported on the January 18 City Council meeting. She stated that the Council adopted ordinances authorizing purchase of a tank truck, Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Five Regular Meeting January 25, 1978 7. A. Continued trailer, backhoe, and an ambulance. The Council gave a non objection to the transfer and renewal of the restaurant license of the Pizza Paradisos and there was a presentation from Mrs. Asdis Smith regarding the operation of the teen center, Libra Palace. Resolutions were passed approving the mutual aid agreements between Soldotna, Kenai and North Kenai and awarding a street project to Brown Construction. There was also a work session regarding Resolution 77 -164 regarding royalty oil which was defeated. 7. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report. Mrs. Click reported that there was lengthy discussion at the meeting regarding a sawmill in Hope that Will Davidson wants to construct. A public hearing will be held in the future. There was also discussion concerning updating subdivision ordinances. A. work session will be held on this matter in the future. C. Airport Advisory Committee Report. Mr. Cliff Heus was absent so there was no airport advisory committee report given. D. Borough Planner Report. Jeff Ottesen was available for questions /discussion regarding his memo submitted to the Commission regarding subdivision improvements and policies. Mr. Ottesen is in the process of trying to research to establish subdivision procedures and policies to adopt. The City of Kenai needs to have policies to accept right of ways, and installing utilities. The Commission agreed that there is definitely a need for these items. Keith Kornelis said he had obtained a copy of the Anchorage specifications and he is working on getting them adopted for the City of Kenai. Setting procedures and policies will be discussed and worked on in the future. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Six Regular Meeting January 25, 1978 E. Commission Questions and Comments. Mrs. Glick reported on the committee meeting held Friday, January 20 regarding road, water and sewer improvements with the $620,000 available funds from surplus monies left over from various construction projects. The City Attorney, John Wise, Keith Kornelis, Harold Galliett, Phil Bryson, Betty Glick and Ed Ambarian were present at that meeting. A summary of the meeting was sent to the Commission members for their information. There was lengthy discussion regarding Airport Way and Walker Lane as Mrs. Glick was trying to get some input from the Commission. F. Administrative Report. Mr. Wise briefly reported on the Section 36 lands and stated that the newspaper story is accurate in its report. Mr. Wise also mentioned that the newspaper story on the Cook Inlet Native Housing Authority low income housing stating that he had not had time to read over it carefully but seemed to be a fairly accurate report. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Mr. Miller., seconded by Mr. Bryson, moved to adjourn the Commission meeting of January 25, 1978. Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Seal's, Planning Secretary