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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-14 Planning & Zoning Minutes1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Consent Agenda d. *Excused Absences D Commissioner Roy Wells *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. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. *June 23, 2010 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZIO-21 An application to rezone the property known as Lot 3A, Karen Subdivision Moore Addition (7984 Kenai Spur Highway) from General Commercial to Limited Commercial. Application submitted by Tony Doyle, 39154 Holly Avenue, Soldotna, Alaska. b. PZ10 -23 An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Mobile Food Vendor for the property known as Government Lots 6 7 (4300 Eagle Rock Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by George Showalter, 47004 Emery Street, Kenai, Alaska. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration CITY OF KENAI PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 14, 2010 7:00 p.m. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ10 -25 A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska recommending the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, adopt an amendment to KMC Section 14.20.050 to require that destroyed or partially destroyed nonconforming structures be removed unless the partial destruction if fifty percent (50 or less of the replacement cost in which event the owner must obtain a building permit within three (3) months from the damage or destruction or remove the remaining structure. Discussion Public hearing scheduled. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: PZ10 -24 Landscape /Site Plan Kenai Self Storage, Lot 7A, Block 1, Bridge Road Subdivision, Lockwood Addition (1354 Bridge Access Road), Kenai, Alaska. Zoning Bulletin (May 10 June 10, 2010) Quarterly Reports a. Planning Zoning Resolutions b. Code Enforcement c. Building Permits 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS QUESTIONS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: ITEM 1: Vice Chair Romain 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. Agenda Approval City Planner Kebschull requested the following addition to the agenda: ADD TO: Item 1 -d. Excused Absences Jeff Twait MOTION: Commissioner Brookman MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -c. MOTION: 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 Commissioner Roy Wells Jeff Twait (added at the beginning of the meeting) Approved by consent agenda. CITY OF KENAI PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION JULY 14, 2010 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS VICE CHAIR SCOTT ROMAIN, PRESIDING CALL TO ORDER MINUTES P. Bryson, K. Rogers, J. Brookman, K. Koester, S. Romain R. Wells (excused), J. Twait City Planner M. Kebschull, Council Member R. Molloy, Deputy City Clerk C. Hall *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 June 23, 2010 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS None ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 -a. PZ1O -21 An application to rezone the property known as Lot 3A, Karen Subdivision Moore Addition (7984 Kenai Spur Highway) from General Commercial to Limited Commercial. Application submitted by Tony Doyle, 39154 Holly Avenue, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ10 -21 and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. City Planner Kebschull reported the Clarion had not received the ad for the public hearings for PZ10 -21 and PZ10 -23 and advised the Commission the public hearings for both the items must be opened, closed after everyone had spoken, then postponed until the July 28, 2010 meeting to allow for notification. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet and recommended approval with the following findings: 1. The property was zoned General Commercial. 2. Residential use was allowed only as a secondary use in the General Commercial Zone. 3. Residential use had continued on this property for over 50 years and had been compatible with surrounding commercial uses. 4. The 2003 City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan identified development concerns relating to the Kenai Spur Highway corridor. 5. This property was located on the Kenai Spur Highway. 6. The 2003 Comprehensive Plan Land Use classified the land as Neighborhood Commercial which provided for uses similar to the Limited Commercial Zone. 7. In 2005, the Limited Commercial Zone was developed to allow medium- volume business, mixed residential, and other compatible uses. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 14, 2010 PAGE 2 8. Allowing the rezone to Limited Commercial would provide for commercial uses while permitting residential use. 9. Rezoning the property to Limited Commercial was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Romain opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to postpone the public hearing to the July 28, 2010 meeting and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 5 -b. PZ 10 -23 An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Mobile Food Vendor for the property known as Government Lots 6 7 (4300 Eagle Rock Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by George Showalter, 47004 Emery Street, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ10 -23 and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, noting the applicant needed to apply for a mobile food vendor license with the City Clerk. Romain opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to postpone the public hearing to the July 28, 2010 meeting and Commissioner Brookman SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 14, 2010 PAGE 3 7 -a. Discussion PZ10 -25 A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska recommending the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, adopt an amendment to KMC Section 14.20.050 to require that destroyed or partially destroyed nonconforming structures be removed unless the partial destruction if fifty percent (50 or less of the replacement cost in which event the owner must obtain a building permit within three (3) months from the damage or destruction or remove the remaining structure. Kebschull reviewed the memorandum included in the packet, noting the buildings were a public safety issue, could affect neighboring property values, and a negative attractant to young people. She requested comments from the Commission prior to the July 28, 2010 public hearing. Commissioner comments included: Three months may not be enough time to complete the process. Kebschull noted the three months limit was for applying for a building permit, not for completing the project and noted building permits were valid for two years. The amendment only applied to buildings that were non conforming at the time of destruction. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to request scheduling PZIO -25 for public hearing and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS None ITEM 9: REPORTS 9 -a. City Council Council Member Molloy congratulated Commissioner Bryson on his reappointment to the Borough Planning Commission, then reviewed the action agenda items of the July 7, 2010 City Council Meeting. Molloy noted a Special Meeting was held on July 12, 2010 to evaluate the City Attorney and City Clerk. Commission requested information on the Kalifomsky Beach Bike Path and Molloy reported the path would only extend one -half mile. Commission requested information on beekeeping within city limits, and Molloy reported there had been a complaint regarding Woodland Subdivision. The beekeeper would be addressing Council at the July 21, 2010 meeting and the issue was being handled by Animal Control. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 14, 2010 PAGE 4 9 -b. Borough Planning Bryson reported he had not attended the June Borough Planning meetings and had no report. 9 -c. Administration Kebschull reviewed the quarterly reports included in the packet; the Kennel Ordinance draft would be forthcoming; the MAPS neighborhood contacted her wanting to pursue code amendments; and, an application had been received for Cook Inlet Natural Gas for a rezone of 40 acres for a storage facility. She reported the rezone application would be presented to the Commission at the August 11, 2010 meeting in order for the application to be forwarded to the Council for consideration at its August 18, 2010 meeting. An application for a Conditional Use Permit would follow. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED None ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11 -a. PZ10 -24 Landscape /Site Plan Kenai Self Storage, Lot 7A, Block 1, Bridge Road Subdivision, Lockwood Addition (1354 Bridge Access Road), Kenai, Alaska. 11 -b. Zoning Bulletin (May 10 June 10, 2010) 11 -c. Quarterly Reports Planning Zoning Resolutions Code Enforcement Building Permits ITEM 12: COMMISSION COMMENTS QUESTIONS None ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Brookman MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:48 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: l Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 14, 2010 PAGE 5