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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-28 Planning & Zoning Minutes1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda d. *Excused Absences Commissioner Roy Wells CITY OF KENAI PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS April 28, 2010 7 :00 p.m. *All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. *April 14, 2010 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ10 -09 Preliminary Plat Jackson Subdivision. A replat of Government Lots 131 and 150 (201 and 207 Highbush Lane). Plat submitted by Segesser Surveys, 30485 Rosland Street, Soldotna, Alaska. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ10 -07 An application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Guide Business and Cabin Rentals from the property known as Tract A, Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition (1403 Barabara Drive). Application submitted by David Goggia, Hooky Charters, 2915 Clipper Circle, Kenai, Alaska. b. PZ10 -08 An application for a Variance Permit for Principal Structures for the property known as Tract A, Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition (1403 Barabara Drive). Application submitted by David Goggia, Hooky Charters, 2915 Clipper Circle, Kenai, Alaska. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. PZ10 -06 A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending Council Adopt the City of Kenai Annex to The Kenai Peninsula Borough All Hazard Mitigation Plan. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Land Use Table Kennels Discussion/Schedule Work Session b. KMC 14.20.115 Limited Commercial Zone Discussion 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Zoning Bulletin (3/10/10) b. Kenai River Center Project Applications D Mullowney (Kenai River) D Gabriel (Kenai River) 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS QUESTIONS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: ITEM 1: Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. 1 -a. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff /Council Liaison present: A quorum was present. 1 -b. Commissioner Bryson read the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -c. MOTION: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING as ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 28, 2010 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING CALL TO ORDER Agenda Approval MINUTES K. Rogers, J. Brookman, K. Koester, J. Twait, P. Bryson S. Romain, R. Wells (excused) City Planner M. Kebschull, City Planning Administrative Assistant N. Carver, Council Member B. Eldridge, Deputy City Clerk C. Hall 5 -a. PZ10 -07 Letter received from Kal and Alice Klingenstein, Lot 3, Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition 1302 Cunningham Court 5 -a. PZ10 -07 Area Property Map showing owner names and street addresses 1 -d. Excused Absences Scott Romain Consent Agenda Commissioner Brookman MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -d. *Excused Absences Roy Wells Rogers YES Brookman YES Koester YES Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait YES Bryson YES Approved by consent agenda. Scott Romain (added to agenda) *All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM 2: *APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 14, 2010 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 4 -a. PZ10 -09 Preliminary Plat Jackson Subdivision. A replat of Government Lots 131 and 150 (201 and 207 Highbush Lane). Plat submitted by Segesser Surveys, 30485 Rosland Street, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ 10 -09 with the incorporation of staff recommendations. Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and recommended approval with no contingencies. Twait read the rules of public hearing and opened the meeting to public comment. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. There were no Commissioner comments. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 -a. PZ10 -07 An application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Guide Business and Cabin Rentals from the property known as Tract A, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 28, 2010 PAGE 2 MOTION: Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition (1403 Barabara Drive). Application submitted by David Goggia, Hooky Charters, 2915 Clipper Circle, Kenai, Alaska. Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ10 -07 and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and recommended approval with the following requirements: 1. The water and wastewater systems must be approved by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for the proposed use(s). A copy of the approved systems must be provided to the City of Kenai. 2. The guiding business is limited to two boats as described in the application. 3. House rules for the cabin rentals must be developed which are compatible with residential zoning including quiet hours. 4. All trash and fish remains must be properly disposed. Bear proof containers which meet Alaska Fish and Game standards must be used for any trash kept at the property. 5. The Fire Marshall must inspect the cabins prior to occupancy and every two years thereafter to insure they are in compliance with fire safety codes. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. Henry Knackstedt, 1602 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the cabins on the property and wanted to keep the neighborhood residential. Sharalyn Wright, 1412 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the permit, noting poor road conditions, young children in the neighborhood, and noise issues. Terri Elliott, 1500 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the permit, noting road conditions, water and septic issues and noise issues. Greg Zorbas, 1308 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the permit, noting traffic issues and road conditions. Niki Schemanski, 1402 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the permit, noting traffic, increased road use and safety issues. Tom Wright, 1412 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the permit, noting an issue with river access. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 28, 2010 PAGE 3 Rogers NO Brookman NO Koester NO Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait NO Bryson NO Tyler Goggia, 2915 Clipper Court, Kenai Spoke in support of the permit, noting the guide service had been in business for ten years. David Goggia, 2915 Clipper Court, Kenai Applicant spoke in support of the permit, noting the cabin rental and guide service would be seasonal, not year round. Brenda Fowler, 1504 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the permit. Lanny Honaker, 1500 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the permit. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner comments included: Could not support the permit after seeing the property. Felt the road would need upgrading if the permit was approved. Had issues with traffic and noise. VOTE: MOTION FAILED. Twait read the rules regarding the 15 day appeal process. 5 -b. PZ10 -08 An application for a Variance Permit for Principal Structures for the property known as Tract A, Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition (1403 Barabara Drive). Application submitted by David Goggia, Hooky Charters, 2915 Clipper Circle, Kenai, Alaska. Mr. Goggia made a formal request to remove his application. No action was taken. ITEM 6: UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6 -a. PZ10 -06 A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending Council Adopt the City of Kenai Annex to The Kenai Peninsula Borough All Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Clerk's Note: At its April 14, 2010 meeting, Commission postponed PZ10 -06 to the April 28, 2010 meeting. The motion to approve is active.) Gus Sandahl, Kenai Chief of Police Chief Sandahl reviewed the All Hazard Mitigation Plan included in the packet and requested comments from the Commission. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 28, 2010 PAGE 4 Rogers YES Brookman YES Koester YES Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait YES Bryson RECUSED Rogers YES Brookman YES Koester YES Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait YES Bryson YES Rogers YES Brookman YES Koester YES Romain EXCUSED Wells EXCUSED Twait NO Bryson NO Commissioner Bryson recused himself as the Plan would come before the Borough Planning Commission. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS 7 -a. Discussion Land Use Table Kennels Schedule Work Session Kebschull reviewed the memorandum included in the packet. MOTION: Commissioner Rogers MOVED to bring back the issue in a work session and Commissioner Brookman. SECONDED the motion. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -b. Discussion KMC 14.20.115 Limited Commercial Zone Kebschull reviewed the memorandum included in the packet. MOTION: Commissioner Rogers MOVED to bring back the issue in a work session and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. VOTE: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 28, 2010 PAGE 5 MOTION FAILED. ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 13: MOTION: PENDING ITEMS None REPORTS 9 -a. City Council Council Member Eldridge reviewed the action agenda items of the April 21, 2010 Council meeting which was included in the packet. 9 -b. Borough Planning Commissioner Bryson reviewed the agenda of the April 12, 2010 Borough Planning Commission meeting (not included in packet) and the April 26, 2010 Borough Planning Commission meeting which was included in the packet. 9 -c. Administration Kebschull thanked the Commissioners for their testimony during PZ 10 -07 and reminded them of the Town Hall meeting on May 8, 2010. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED None ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS Zoning Bulletin (3/10/10) Kenai River Center Project Applications Mullowney (Kenai River) Gabriel (Kenai River) ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS QUESTIONS Brookman noted he would not be attending the next meeting (May 12, 2010). ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Rogers MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:36 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 28, 2010 PAGE 6