HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-09 Planning & Zoning Minutes1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Consent Agenda
d. *Excused Absences
Commissioner Roy Wells
Commissioner Phil Bryson
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
June 9, 2010 7:00 p.m.
*All items Iisted 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. *May 26, 2010
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes)
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZIO -17 Wild Rose Subdivision, TAY Addition (A subdivision of Tract A Wild Rose
Subdivision, Kenai River Addition). Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 43335 K -Beach Road,
Suite 10, Soldotna, Alaska.
b. PZ10 -18 Karen Subdivision Moore Addition No. 2 (A resubdivision of Lot 3A Karen
Subdivision Moore Addition). Plat submitted by Whitford Surveying, PO Box 4032, Soldotna,
Alaska.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ10 -13 A resolution of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommending Kenai
City Council adopt updated ownership, zoning, and land use maps for the Comprehensive Plan
for the City of Kenai
b. PZ10 -15 An application for a 4.8 foot side -yard setback variance for the property known as Lot
12, Block B, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision (6384 Kenai Spur Highway). Application
submitted by Zach H. Johnston, Peninsula Powersports, 6384 Kenai Spur Highway (P.O. Box
2886), Kenai, Alaska.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. *PZ10 16 Application for a home occupation permit fora daycare for the property
known as Lot 2, FJB Subdivision (409 North Gill Street, Apt. A), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Tamara Medcoff, PO Box 1815, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZ09 Conditional Use Permit Lynford Disque dba Circle D Restoration and Racing
(Outside Storage Yard) 2021 Wyatt Way (KN E1/2 W1/2 NW1 /4 NW1 /4).
Discussion /revocation hearing.
8. PENDING ITEMS:
9. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes)
11. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Grant Lake /Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project Initiation of Consultation Kenai
Hydro, LLC
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS QUESTIONS:
13. ADJOURNMENT:
ITEM 1:
A quorum was present.
1 -b.
MOTION:
1 -c.
MOTION:
1 -d.
Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
Approved by consent agenda.
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION
JUNE 9, 2010
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
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:
Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner
Koester SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
S. Romain, J. Twait, K. Rogers, J. Brookman,
K. Koester
R. Wells, P. Bryson (both excused)
City Planner M. Kebschull, City Planner
Administrative Assistant N. Carver, Council Member
R. Molloy, Deputy City Clerk C. Hall
Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Brookman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
*Excused Absences
Commissioner Roy Wells
Commissioner Phil Bryson
*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 May 26, 2010
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
4 -a.
MOTION:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT None
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
PZ10 17 Wild Rose Subdivision, TAY Addition (A subdivision of Tract A
Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition). Plat submitted by Integrity
Surveys, 43335 K -Beach Road, Suite 10, Soldotna, Alaska.
Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ10 -17 with staff recommendations and
Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion.
City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, noting the
following requirements:
1. Plat note two requires a 25 foot setback.
2. Plat note five should specify City of Kenai construction standards.
3. Include property owner's names on the plat.
4. The requested street name is Tay Court.
5. Prior to recording the final plat, an as -built survey must be provided to
verify the subdivision does not create encroachments for the existing
structures.
6. An installation agreement must be formalized with the City of Kenai
addressing the minimum improvements listed above. However, the final
agreement may include additional requirements determined as the plan
is reviewed.
7. ADEC approval for on -site water and septic systems serving the
subdivision.
Twait read the rules for public hearing and opened the meeting to public hearing.
Victor Hett, 1507 Barabara Drive, Kenai
erosion of the riverbank.
Terri Elliott, 1500 Barabara Drive, Kenai
covenants require one acre lots.
Spoke in opposition to the plat, noting
Spoke in opposition to the plat, noting
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Romain
YES
Wells
EXCUSED
Twait
YES
Bryson
EXCUSED
Rogers
YES
Brookman
YES
Sharalyn Wright, 1412 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the plat,
noting water quality and traffic issues.
Henry Knackstedt, 1602 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to high
density development and believed the size of the original septic system would not
handle two lots.
Scott Huff, Integrity Surveys Noted the developer planned on moving the
pedestrian easement between Lots A3 and A4 once the house was demolished or
moved.
Lanny Honaker, 1500 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the plat,
noting river access, minimized road width and added foot traffic on the riverbanks.
Tom Wright, 1412 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the plat, noting
concern regarding smaller lot sizes and potential health hazards.
Wendell Fowler, 1504 Barabara Drive, Kenai Spoke in opposition to the plat,
requesting the covenants be upheld.
David Goggia, 1529 Clipper Circle, Kenai Spoke in support of the plat, noting
Craig Young was the developer and would own one lot, selling the half -acre lots would
help pay for the development of the remaining lots, and he would live in the house
year round.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner comments included:
Homeowners must deal with covenants, as the City cannot enforce
covenants.
DEC would address concerns expressed by the public.
The lot sizes were approved in the code.
Thanked everyone for their testimony and noted hearing very valid
concerns.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Romain MOVED to amend PZ 10 -17 by adding "Allow a 50 foot
minimum right of way" to the requirements of the plat. Commissioner Koester
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
The Kenai Peninsula Borough allowed 50 -foot street widths.
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Romain
YES
Wells
EXCUSED
Twait
YES
Bryson
EXCUSED
Rogers
YES
Brookman
YES
Koester
YES
Romain
YES
Wells
EXCUSED
Twait
YES
Bryson
EXCUSED
Rogers
YES
Brookman
YES
Koester
YES
Koester
YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
There was no further discussion on the motion.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4 b. PZ10 18 Karen Subdivision Moore Addition No. 2 (A resubdivision of
Lot 3A Karen Subdivision Moore Addition). Plat submitted by Whitford
Surveying, PO Box 4032, Soldotna, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ 10 -18 with staff recommendations and
Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion.
Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, recommending approval
with the following requirement:
1. Require a plat note identifying the non conforming status of the
structures on the plat as defined by Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.050.
Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There was no discussion.
VOTE:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5 a. PZ10 13 A resolution of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
recommending Kenai City Council adopt updated ownership, zoning, and
land use maps for the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai.
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Romain
YES
Wells
EXCUSED
Twait
YES
Bryson
EXCUSED
Rogers
YES
Brookman
YES
Koester
YES
MOTION:
Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ10 -13 and Commissioner Brookman
SECONDED the motion.
Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet which reviewed an overview
of rezones occurring since 2008 and the status of the implementation measures from
the Comprehensive Plan.
Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Commissioner comments.
VOTE:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5 b. PZ10 15 An application for a 4.8 foot side -yard setback variance for the
property known as Lot 12, Block B, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision
(6384 Kenai Spur Highway). Application submitted by Zach H.
Johnston, Peninsula Powersports, 6384 Kenai Spur Highway (P.O. Box
2886), Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
Commissioner Romain MOVED to approve PZ10 -15 with staff recommendations and
Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion.
Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and recommended approval
of the variance.
Twait opened the meeting to public hearing.
Zach Johnston, Owner Clarified the addition needed to be 20 feet wide to
accommodate a 14 foot garage door to allow access to larger boats.
There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner comments included:
Thanked Mr. Johnston for clarification.
Appreciated the aesthetics of the building and believed the addition
would be well received.
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Romain
YES
Wells
EXCUSED
Twait
YES
Bryson
EXCUSED
Rogers
YES
Brookman
YES
Koester
YES
VOTE:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Twait read the 15 day appeal process procedure.
ITEM 6: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
7 a. *PZ10 16 Application for a home occupation permit for a daycare for
the property known as Lot 2, FJB Subdivision (409 North Gill Street, Apt.
A), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Tamara Medcoff, PO Box
1815, Kenai, Alaska.
Approved by consent agenda.
7 b. Discussion /Revocation Hearing PZ09 30 Conditional Use Permit
Lynford Disque dba Circle D Restoration and Racing (Outside Storage
Yard) 2021 Wyatt Way (KN E1 /2 W1 /2 NW1 /4 NW1 /4).
Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and noted the Revocation
Hearing was scheduled for the June 23, 2010 meeting.
ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS None
ITEM 9: REPORTS
9 a. City Council Council Member Molloy reviewed the action agenda of
the June 2, 2010 City Council meeting and noted an appropriation of $2 million in
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds from the Kenai Peninsula Borough to fund construction
of a commercial building in Kenai would take place during the June 16, 2010 City
Council meeting.
9 b. Borough Planning None
9 c. Administration Kebschull reported there would be a work session
after the June 23, 2010 meeting regarding dog kennels and noted Administration
would be working with the owners of the retention basin near the Aspen Hotel on
options for landscaping.
ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED None
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ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS
11 -a. Grant Lake /Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project Initiation of Consultation
Kenai Hydro, LLC
ITEM 12:
ITEM 13:
MOTION:
COMMISSION COMMENTS QUESTIONS None
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Romain 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 8:26 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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