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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-09 P&Z MinutesKENAI PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1976 7:00 P.M. CITY MANAGL S OFFICE BETTY GLICK, CHAIRMAN 1. OATH OF OFFICE GIVEN TO NICK MILLER 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hamrick, Cliff Heus, Ron Malston, Nick Miller, Betty Glick, Roland Raymond and Art Evans Absent: None Ex- Officio Member Present: Ed Ambarian Others Present: Roger Meeks, Lee Glad, Ike Waits, Sam Best, Robert Larrabee and Deborah Daisy* 3. AGENDA APPROVAL The following additions and corrections were made to the agenda: Item 5, Revision of Zoning Ordinance, was moved below New Business. Item 6A Determination of Zoning Compliance, was moved below Item 6B. MOTION: Mr. Malston moved, seconded by Mr. Hamrick, for approval of the agenda of the June 9, 1976 meeting as corrected. Motion passed unanimously. 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 26, 1976 The following additions and corrections were made to the minutes. Page 2, Paragraph 7, line 2, should read the developer had at least two choices Page 2, Paragraph 9, line 5, should read "the Kenai Advisory Commission approved this plat Page 3, Paragraph 3, under Motion, should read Abstaining rather than Abstained. MOTION: 'Mr. Raymond moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, for approval of the minutes of May 26, 1976, as corrected. Motion passed unanimously. KENAI PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE, 1976 Page 2 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Pine Circle Subdivision (formerly Nola Williams): Final Plat Mr. Hamrick stated that he had reviewed Ordinance No. 26 which stated that no final plat should be approved without evidence of the agreement by the subdivider providing for installation of all required improvements on file with the Commission. Mrs. Daisy stated that we should request the subdivider to submit this, in writing, before approval of the plat. This would be regarding running the water and sewer lines down Pine Circle rather than 23rd Avenue. She further stated that the subdivider had discussed this with the Director of Public Works, Phil Aber, and had agreed to run the lines down Pine Circle. Therefore, it would simply be a matter of getting this in writing. MOTION: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Raymond, that the Commission recommend to the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission approval of the final plat of Pine Circle Subdivision, with the stipulation that Section 20.15.080, Article 5, of Ordinance No. 26 be complied with, which states: "No final plat of a subdivision located within a first class city shall be approved unless the subdivider has an agreement with the city providing for installation of all required improvements and evidence of such agreement shall have been filed with the commission." Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. B. Determination of Zoning Compliance: Robert Larrabee, Kenai Baptist Temple Mrs. Daisy stated that she had discussed the legalities with the City Attorney, Jan Williams. Miss Williams had stated that normally, according to tradition, if the use is allowed in a more restrictive zone, it is allowed in a less restrictive zone unless otherwise specified. Suburban Residential is the most restrictive zone in our Ordinance and churches are allowed. Therefore, we cannot legally prevent a church from being established in this zone because it is a less restrictive zone, Central Commercial. The Central Commercial zone permits similar uses. Therefore, it is the City Attorney's opinion that we cannot prevent a church from being established in this zone. Mr. Larrabee stated that he had been renting property in the A P f, E building and has purchased the property in question consisting of four acres and the old N. C. Automotive Center building. He started services in the building last week. The KENAI PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1976 Page 3 (Item 6B continued) Kenai Baptist Temple wished to use this property as a church and an academic school, with grades kindergarten through the 12th grade. Mr. Larrabee stated that he understood that if the use was found to be in non compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, they would have to move from the building and that the property would be his responsibility. Mr. Malston asked Mr. Larrabee if he felt that this location was good for a school, since it is located in the center of town, causing a possible hazard to the children attending. Mr. Larrabee stated that he felt it was a good location because the property contains four acres on which the children can play and the road frontage presents no problem. Mr. Hamrick asked Mr. Larrabee if he understood that other businesses could be established next to him, which might not be desireable to the school. Mr. Larrabee stated that other businesses were already established on two sides of him and that the third side was government property, so this would be no concern. Chairman Glick stated that a public hearing date would have to be set, as this would be considered a conditional use. Mr. Larrabee stated that he would like to have the public hearing set for the first meeting in August, August llth, since he will be out of town during July. The Commission agreed to this. Mr. Larrabee was thanked for his time and excused by the Commission. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Vacation of City Right -of -way, Willow Street: Roger Meeks and Lee Glad Mr. Glad stated that he and Mr. Meeks were applying for, a vacation of the south terminus of Willow Street, from the intersection of Peninsula Street to the edge of the bluff, approximately 130 135 feet. This area will never be used for a street. Mrs. Daisy stated that the street was dedicated to the bluff. The street turns into Peninsula Street. Roger Meeks owns the property on the opposite side. Mr. Glad stated that the houses would face Peninsula Street if the vacation is granted. KENAI PLANNING F, ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1976 Page 4 (Item 7 -A continued) The Commission gave its consensus to the vacation. Chairman Glick stated that a public hearing would be necessary and set July 14, 1976 for the hearing. Mr. Glad and Mr. Meeks were instructed to file a petition with the Borough for the vacation. *Mrs. Daisy out at this time. 8. (:REVISION OF ZONING ORDINANCE: Sam Best and Ike Waits, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mr. Best and Mr. Waits gave the Commission information on their plans to revise the Zoning.Ordinance. They hope to revise the Ordinance so that it will be uniform throughout the Borough, but at the same time meet the specific needs of each city. Mr. Waits will be in charge of the project.. Mr. Waits stated that he wanted to have several work sessions with each city to set up zones and write the uses intended in the zones. He then wants to have several public hearings on the revisions made to the Ordinance. Mr. Ambarian asked if the work sessions would be in unison with other cities. Mr. Waits stated that this was a good idea, but due to the expense of travel and the time factor involved, he did not know whether this would be possible. A work session involving all of the cities in September might he workable. Mr. Waits stated that all Planning and Zoning Commissions had been sent letters requesting three dates that would be acceptable to set up work sessions. He requested that the Kenai Commission submit the dates, with alternative dates, so that he could work in all other cities: 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Ed Ambarian Councilman Ambarian stated that the Council has adopted an Ordinance, to be approved by the Borough, for protection of the Beaver Creek Aquifer. He further stated that there will be a work session tomorrow night on the goals of the administration and the Commission members are invited to attend. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick:had no report. C. Harbor Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick stated that the Harbor Commission had met and discussed the Pacific L E1 G dock. The Commission is checking into usage of the Old Army Dock at this time.and wants to know if the Planning and Zoning Commission would be in concurrance if the Harbor KENAI PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1976 Page 5 (Item 9 -C continued) Commission can get plans drawn up. She stated that the Harbor Commission wished to know if the Planning and Zoning Commission would recommend that the City keep the Old Army Dock to the City Council, so that it can be used to generate traffic into the dock. Mrs. Glick stated that there would be another Harbor Commission meeting next Tuesday and that the Commission members were invited to attend for their input. Mr. Hamrick asked if we would be in compliance with the Grant if we renovated this dock. Mrs. Glick stated that we would be Mr. Raymond stated that he would like to see maps showing the property owners in this area. Mrs. Glick stated that she would bring a map for his review. D. Airport Advisory Committee Report: Mike Hamrick Mr. Hamrick had no report. E. Administrative Report: Deborah Daisy As Mrs. Daisy was not present at this time, there was no report. Mrs. Glick stated that she would like to have another Commission member attend the Harbor Commission meetings, as she does not feel that she is able to donate enough time to it. Mrs. Glick asked the Commission members to think about a replacement for her 10. ADJOURNMENT 11011UN: Mr. Hamrick moved, seconded by Mr. Malston, for adjournment of the June 9, 1976 meeting of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.