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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-14 Planning & Zoning PacketCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 14, 2011- 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call c. Agenda Approval d. Consent Agenda e. *Excused Absences y Commissioner Bryson *A11 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. *August 24, 2011 *August 30, 2011 (Special Meeting) 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ11 -33 — A resolution of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission recommending Kenai City Council adopt updated zoning and land use maps for the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Planning Commission Training — Discussion. b. Holiday Meeting Schedule — Discussion. 8. PENDING ITEMS: 9. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning agenda Page 2 September 14, 2011 c. Administration 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) 11. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Commissioner Koester request for excused absences (October 26 and November 9, 2011). b. State of Alaska Draft FY' 12 -15 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program 12. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: September 28, 2011 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 24, 2011 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING Act MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. 1 -a. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1 -b. Roll Call Commissioners present: Chair J. Twait, P. Bryson, H. Knackstedt, K. Koester, K. Rogers, T. Navarre Commissioners absent: S. Romain Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planning Assistant N. Carver, Council Member T. Bookey, Deputy City Clerk C. Hall A quorum was present. 1 -c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -d. MOTION: Consent Agenda Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -e. *Excused Absences Approved by consent 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 -- August 10, 2011 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 -a. PZ11 -32 - An application for an encroachment for a two foot (2') ten inch (10 ") side yard setback for the property known as Lot 8, Block 3, Silver Pines Subdivision Part One (605 Ponderosa Street). Application submitted by Robert A. Myles, 605 Ponderosa Street, Kenai, Alaska. Commissioner Navarre noted he had lived in the neighborhood and his brother had sold the property in the past. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ11 -32 and Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. Carver reviewed the staff report included in the packet, noting the following criteria needed to be met: 1. An encroachment as defined in KMC 14.20.185(a) exists. 2. The encroachment does not encroach upon a Federal, State or City right -of- way or utility easement. 3. The issuance of the encroachment permit will not authorize a use which is not a principal permitted use in the zoning district in which the property is located. 4. The encroachment is not located across a platted lot line. Carver noted Administration was recommending denial of the permit, but if the permit was issued, the following recommendation was suggested: • An as -built of the property must be provided to verify the deck does not cross the property line. As -built must be provided prior to issuance of the encroachment permit. Twait read the rules of public hearing and opened the meeting to public comment. Robert Myles, 605 Ponderosa -- Applicant spoke in favor of the permit, noting a surveyor had surveyed the property; he was willing to shorten the deck by 20 inches, and he would provide an as -built if required. Twait noted after the 20 inches have been removed, there would still be an PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 24, 2011 PAGE 2 encroachment of one foot four inches. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: Koester YES Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson YES Romain ABSENT Knackstedt YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait reviewed the 15 day appeal process procedures. ITEM 6: 6 -a. MOTION: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reconsideration of PZ11 -30 - A resolution of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommending Kenai City Council amend Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to make comprehensive changes to the uses allowed in the Rural Residential RR -1 Zoning District. (Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 - An ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, amending KMC 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to make comprehensive changes to the uses allowed in the Rural Residential 1 (RR -1) zoning district including changing many "Conditional Uses" to uses "Not Permitted," and providing for certain "Conditional Uses" for properties along the Kenai Spur Highway within the RR -1 zoning district.) (Postponed on 8/10/11.) Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to reconsider PZ11 -30 and Commissioner Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Bryson requested a roll call vote. VOTE: Koester YES Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson YES Romain ABSENT Knackstedt YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. General discussion occurred. BREAK: 7:39 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 24, 2011 PAGE 3 BACK TO ORDER: 7:45 P.M. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to amend postponement of PZ11 -30 to add postpone to the August 30, 2011 special meeting. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Koester YES Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson NO Romain ABSENT Knackstedt YES ` MOTION PASSED. VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: Koester NO Rogers NO Navarre NO Twait NO Bryson NO Romain ABSENT Knackstedt NO ` MOTION FAILED. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to amend PZ11 -30 by moving all changes to the RR -1 zone from the August 16 and August 24 work sessions into the land use table and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to amend PZ11 -30 to strike footnote #29 and replace it with the following: Use allowed only for those parcels that abut the Kenai Spur Highway. The access to any such parcel must be either from (a) driveway access on the Kenai Spur Highway, or (b) driveway access from a dedicated right -of -way and that driveway access is not more than 275 feet from the constructed centerline of the Kenai Spur Highway to the center of the driveway access as shown on an as -built drawing of the parcel. Commissioner Navarre requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Koester SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to amend PZ11 -30 to add the following footnote: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 24, 2011 PAGE 4 30. Use allowed for only those parcels that abut Beaver Loop Road, Bridge Access Road, and Kalifornsky Beach Road. Access to the parcel must be from these streets unless applicant can provide documentation that an application for a driveway permit has been denied by the State of Alaska or City of Kenai. In that case, the Commission may consider alternate ingress and egress. Driveways should be located a reasonable distance from the Kenai Spur Highway, Beaver Loop Road, Bridge Access Road, and Kalifornsky Beach Road to ensure the driveway does not create an unsafe traffic pattern and to ensure that traffic impact into the neighborhood is minimized. Industry established trip generation standards for the commercial use should be used to determine the impact on the neighborhood. Commissioner Navarre requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to supply Council with the entire Land Use Table from the work session with the resolution and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Koester SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to postpone PZ11 -30 to the August 30, 2011 Planning and Zoning Commission special meeting for a public hearing and Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Koester YES Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson YES Romain ABSENT Knackstedt YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS 7 -a. Discussion /Set Public Hearing -- PZ11 -33 - A resolution of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission recommending Kenai City Council adopt updated zoning and land use maps for the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai. Carver reviewed the staff report included in the packet and general discussion occurred. The public hearing was set for the September 14, 2011 meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 24, 2011 PAGE 5 7 -b. Discussion /Recommendation -- Request for legal counsel at Planning & Zoning meetings. Request submitted by Commissioner Knackstedt. Commissioner Knackstedt reviewed his memo included in the packet. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to request Council provide legal counsel at all Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and Commissioner Navarre SECONDED the motion. General discussion occurred. VOTE: Koester YES Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson YES Romain ABSENT Knackstedt YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -c. Discussion /Recommendation -- Excused Absences. Carver reviewed the memo included in the packet. Koester reported Romain had tried in the past to make meetings; he provided good input and provided valuable information, noting she supported good cause. Navarre supported good cause for past absences and requested an update at the November meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to find Commissioner Romain's absences were for good cause and Commissioner Koester SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Koester YES Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson YES Romain ABSENT Knackstedt YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 24, 2011 PAGE 6 ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None. ITEM 9: REPORTS 9 -a. City Council -- Council Member Bookey reviewed the August 17, 2011 Council Action Agenda which was included in the packet, noting Ordinance No. 2546- 2011 had been postponed to the September 7 meeting, passage of the junk vehicle ordinance, and a Council work session regarding City Clerk recruitment would take place on August 29, 2011. 9 -b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson reviewed the Borough Planning Commission agenda of August 22, 2011 which was included in the packet. 9 -c. Administration -- No report. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11 -a. City of Kenai Draft Trails Plan ITEM 12: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 12 -a. August 30, 2011 (Special Meeting) Commissioner Bryson noted he would not be able to attend the August 30, 2011 meeting. ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Navarre suggested the Council Liaison report on ordinances in a more timely manner. Koester thanked the public for their attendance and participation. ITEM 14: MOTION: ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Navarre MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:28 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 24, 2011 PAGE 7 Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 24, 2011 PAGE 8 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 30, 2011 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1 -a. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1 -b. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff /Council Liaison present: A quorum was present. 1 -c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Chair J. Twait, K. Rogers, T. Navarre, H. Knackstedt, K. Koester P. Bryson (excused), S. Romain City Planning Assistant N. Carver, Council Member R. Marquis, Deputy City Clerk C. Hall Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of the unapproved minutes of the August 24, 2011 meeting and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -d. *Excused Absences • Phil Bryson Approved by consent 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: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: *APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- None. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 -a. PZ11 -30 -- A resolution of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommending Kenai City Council amend Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to make comprehensive changes to the uses allowed in the Rural Residential RR -1 Zoning District. 5 -a -1. PZ11 -30 Substitute -- A resolution of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission postponed on August 10, 2011, recommending Kenai City Council amend Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to make comprehensive changes to the uses allowed in the Suburban Residential (RS), Suburban Residential 1 (RS1), Suburban Residential 2 (RS2), Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential RR -1, And The Urban Residential (RU) Zoning Districts. Twait read the rules of public hearing and opened the meeting to public comment. Gary Hinkle, Box 322, Soldotna -- noted when land cannot be economically developed, it can be rezoned for that development and spoke against the resolution. Charles Winegarden, 309 Princess -- spoke in favor of the substitute resolution. Navarre noted the land use table for the RR -1 zone included footnotes C29 and C30. MOTION: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to forward Resolution No. PZ11 -30 to the City Council and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to amend Resolution No. PZ11 -30 by removing the last paragraph and replacing it with the following: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REQUESTS ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCE A SUBSTITUTE TO ORDINANCE NO. 2546 -2011 AT THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING WHICH INCLUDES ALL PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE RR -1 LAND USE TABLE. THIS WOULD AMEND KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE 14.22.010 AS SHOWN ON ATTACHMENT A. Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. There were no Commissioner comments. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 30, 2011 PAGE 2 VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson EXCUSED Romain ABSENT _ Knackstedt YES Koester YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson EXCUSED Romain ABSENT Knackstedt YES Koester YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6: ITEM 7: MOTION: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Navarre MOVED to request Administration introduces a new ordinance on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission at the November 2, 2011 City Council meeting recommending Kenai City Council amend Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to make comprehensive changes to the uses allowed in the Suburban Residential (RS), Suburban Residential 1 (RS1), Suburban Residential 2 (RS2), Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential 1 (RR1), and the Urban Residential (RU) zoning districts. Commissioner Koester SECONDED the motion. Knackstedt asked about the tables being included. Twait reported more changes may come and a new attachment would be created. VOTE: Rogers YES Navarre YES Twait YES Bryson EXCUSED Romain ABSENT Knackstedt YES Koester YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: PENDING ITEMS -- None. REPORTS -- None. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 30, 2011 PAGE 3 ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS -- None. ITEM 12: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 12 -a. September 14, 2011 Commissioner Navarre noted he may not be available. ITEM 13: ITEM 14: MOTION: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS -- None. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Navarre MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:31 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 30, 2011 PAGE 4 the city of KENAI, ALASKA CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ11 -33 A RESOLUTION OF THE KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING KENAI CITY COUNCIL ADOPT UPDATED ZONING AND LAND USE MAPS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF KENAI. 5w WHEREAS, The Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 90 -31 delegated authority to the City of Kenai to make Land Use Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code requires the Commission to review the Comprehensive Plan on an annual basis; and, WHEREAS, The City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2003; and, WHEREAS, Amendments to the Official Zoning Map require updates to the Zoning and Land Use Plan maps within the Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the last update to the Zoning and Land Use Plan maps in the Comprehensive Plan occurred in August of 2010; and, WHEREAS, Amendments to the Official Zoning Map have occurred since August 2010 requiring an update to the Zoning and Land Use Plan maps within the Comprehensive Plan; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the Kenai City Council update the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan with adoption of the updated City of Kenai Zoning, and Land Use Plan Maps as shown on Attachment A (Map 6), Attachment B (Map 10), and Attachment C (Map 11). Dated at Kenai, Alaska this 14th day of September 2011. Chairman: ATTEST: City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan - Map Update 2011 PZ11 -33 - Attachment A Kenai Today Map 6, Existing Zoning, City of Kenai, 2011 Cook Inlet Legend I= Conservation 111.1 Rural Residential Limited Commercial Rural Residential 1 Central Mixed Use II. Suburban Residential Central Commercial IIII Suburban Residential 1 General Commercial Suburban Residential 2 MELight Industrial Urban Residential MEHeavy Industrial Historic Townsite =I Recreation Education Kevin Waring Associates 17 City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan - Map Update 2011 1-'L11-:33 -Attachment b Framework for the Future Map 10. Land Use Plan, City of Kenai, 2011 City of Kenai Corporate Boundary See Map 11 for detail lan k • 1• I 1",.".%‘ '00 Oe a mak ..• - t I ;••■;.-7-111" IN IN :Ell 'III • •, ar Cook Inlet NIEPSIIII II ii,: :7.1111:1111111144 1.: :1811:•• 111 1 I. _ •••• i": II= - ...10•• 1 "--- 13.• 10-11• 11111111 Uf ■•••- •• ---. wir... .I Sim .. j•l18, ND • . " .. in i14: Legend =I Airport Industrial 1MCentral Commercial Conservation/Open Space 11111 Industnal Mixed Use Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Residential Rural Residential 0 0.4 0.8 1 1 1 i EZE1 City Center =1 Proposed Airpon-Dependent Development Distnel Townsite Historic District I= Proposed Kenai River Gateway Natural Area Proposed Coastal Trail 1.6 Miles I Kevin Waring Associates 27 City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan - Map Update 2011 PZ11 -33 - Attachment C Framework for the Future Map 11. Land Use Plan, Kenai City Center, 2011 I IIII.iligu• i hi t awe I. EMI Illii .. J •..O =1 I1, •..: 1.`._,., iin 11.11 .- /rAn! HE I Hip ►• _.. ga. . - l _ium � . w. - X9 :t: 1: Alp Num a u, NMI Wal 1111011 Liz ig is* 4•Aamee Cook Inlet Legend _ Airport Industrial City Center _ Central Commercial Proposed Airport- Dependent ® Development Distdcl _ Conservation/Open Space Em Townshe Historic District Industrial Proposed Kenai River MIMixed Use = Gateway Natural Area Neighborhood Commercial Proposed Coastal Traq .. ,a Neighborhood Residential Rural Residential 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 Miles 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 Kevin Waring Associates 28 IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE City Center /Millennium Square POLICY CC RESULT LEAD DEPT. STATUS Revise zoning code to create city center "overlay zone" Revise zoning code to create mixed use zone in city center Update beautification plan for city center Develop circulation and parking plan for city center Focus senior housing and related facilities and multi - family residences in and near city center CC1 y Targets area defined for city center development planning - Promotes intensive mix of private and public activities, discourages inappropriate uses in city center > More attractive city center Y Safer vehicular and pedestrian circulation in city center, more efficient use of parking » Strengthens mix of compatible uses in city center P &Z P &Z Parks & Recreation Public Works P &Z No Action. Central Mixed Use Zone (CMU) Ongoing No Action. No Action Locate civic functions and popular cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities in city center Adopt "overlay zone" development standards Prepare Millennium Square Development Plan CC2 > Intensifies public activities in city center > Promotes year -round use of public buildings ' Protects scenic views of Kenai River, Cook Inlet, and Chigmit Mts. Defines City's vision for the property and strategy for development Administration P &Z Administration, P &Z No Action No Action has been taken. Administration has recommended against overlay zones. Several concepts were developed and are included in the 2007 Airport Supplemental Plan. No action has been taken to proceed with development of this area. Continue planning and pursue funds for bluff stabilization Encourage establishment of a city center Business Improvement District (BID) Provide public amenities in city center Provide incentives such as tax abatement to foster private re- investment in city center CC3 > Protects long -term economic viability of Millennium Square property and city center . Coordinated private /public effort to revitalize city center .- Sets up a financing mechanism to fund a vital, year- round, clean and safe city center :- More attractive environment for city center > Creates a city center that attracts private and public investments Public Works City Manager Parks & Recreation, Public Works Finance, City Attorney Ongoing. In October 2007 $2 Million Bond was approved by Voters. No Action. Ongoing. No Action. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE City Center/Millennium Square POLICY RESULT LEAD DEPT. STATUS CC Establish Millennium Square Task Force Prepare conceptual development plan for Millennium Square Identify source of any funds needed for site remediation Economic feasibility evaluation of Millennium Square development options CC4 Public/private forum for planning D Creates blueprint for ongoing public and private decisions for development of Millennium Square Y Partner with native groups to insure that development plans respect the historical Shk'ituk't site. D Enhanced site development potential r Financially sound development choices for public and private sectors Administration P &Z Administrative Public Works P &Z Kenai Economic Development Strategy (KEDS) Group was established to develop an economic development strategy for the community of Kenai and facilitate accomplishment of this strategy. 2007 Airport Supplemental Plan Pending further development plans for area. Pending further development plans for area. Pending further development plans for area. Review and update Townsite Historic District design standards CC5 D Incentives for redevelopment of this important city asset y Facilitates private investment consistent with TSH District standards P &Z Reviewed in 2006. Decision not to update at the time but to reconsider in the future. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS POLICY R RESULT LEAD DEPT. STATUS Subdivision and Zoning Code Revisions Y Review and update existing site design standards, landscaping and open space requirements Y Review and update zoning district standards and procedures R1 R3 Y Inclusion of standards to reserve open space and parklands in new subdivisions. Y Promotes infill of existing lots already served by city services. Y Retention of natural vegetation in new subdivisions. Y Encourages creative subdivision designs. Y Provides for opportunity to add flexible zoning standards such as overlay zoning and mixed use zoning. Planning Dept. P &Z Pending Limited Commercial Zone /Updated KMC 14.25 Revise landscaping standards and require larger setbacks between incompatible uses (14.05, 14.25, 14.20, 14.24) R2 Y Promotes the siting and design of land uses that are in harmony and scale with surrounding uses Minimizes impact on established neighbor- hoods from incompatible, non - residential uses Planning Dept. Building Dept. Updated KMC 14.25 Zoning Code, Land Use Table and Development Requirements Table Include standards for various housing types and densities Y Revise code to allow residential uses in the commercial areas R4 Y Provides incentives to promote creative neighborhood design Y Allows for residences near commercial amenities and services Y Encourages residential variety and options Planning Dept. Pending Central Commercial, Limited Commercial, and Central Mixed Use Zones CC /LC /CMU Monitor types of residential development and rate of growth Y Support federal and state programs for affordable housing R5 R6 Y Provides for adequate affordable housing ➢ Ensures an adequate supply of and is available for future residential uses Building Dept. Ongoing IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE Commercial Land Use POLICY CM RESULT LEAD DEPT. STATUS Tax incentives and Revision of Zoning and Development Requirements i Standards for compatible uses in mixed use zones (7.05, 14.20, 14.24) City center overlay zone CM1 - Promotes reuse and rehabilitation of vacant commercial buildings > Makes private and public investment attractive. > Encourages positive commercial design and safe and reinvestment Planning Dept. Finance Dept. No Action CMU /LC Zones Decision not to proceed with overlay zone. CMU zone established. Street improvements ➢ Pedestrian amenities Driveway entrances and access points (18.10.030, 18.10.050) CM2 Y Promotes safe and pedestrian - friendly, walkable commercial areas Public Works. No Action. Zoning Code, Commercial District Regulations r Landscaping standards Buffer yard standards Setbacks, building heights, parking requirements (14.05, 14.25, 14.24) CM3 ; Ensures adequate landscaping and buffering between commercial uses and the highway. r Provides for denser development with more mixed -use development. Y Establishes more suitable parking standards given the dynamic nature of commercial development. Planning Dept. Updated KMC 14.25 (Landscaping /Site Plans), KMC 14.24 (Development Requirements), KMC 14.20.250 (Off- street Parking and Loading Requirements) Amendment Procedures for rezoning areas for commercial uses (14.20.270) CM4 > Adds criteria to amendment procedures to address access, setbacks and potential conflicts Planning Dept. No Action. Industrial Land Use IN Amendment Procedures for rezoning areas for industrial uses (14.20.270) IN1 Y Adds criteria to amendment procedures to address street standards, access and potential conflicts Planning Dept. No Action. Zoning Code, Industrial District Regulations (14.20.130, 14.20.140, 14.24) IN2 IN3 IN4 w Conserves industrial districts for industrial uses y Protects industrial land base Updates industrial zoning district intent statements > Minimizes impacts from new industrial uses and establishes standards that address light, noise, traffic, dust and other impacts Planning Dept. No Action. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE POLICY RESULT LEAD DEPT. STATUS Natural Setting N Revise definition and application of the existing conservation zone district N1 : Clearer description of the intent of the zone and when and where the zone shall be applied. P &Z No Action. Re -open discussions with State on terms for joint establishment of Kenai River Gateway natural area N2 - Creation of high - profile resident and visitor amenity with access and recreational improvements Administration Collaboration with Kenai Watershed Forum on viewing platform. Created one -way access for dock area and additional parking for dip net fishery. Continue pursuing funds for bluff stabilization efforts. N3 > Preserves valuable public open space and scenic views. v Supports Millennium Square development opportunities. Public Works Ongoing. $2Million Dollar Bond Approved by voters. Identify and limit development in designated natural hazard areas N4 Y Promotes public safety and minimizes the loss of lives and property. Y Retains hazard areas in their natural state. Y Creates opportunity for creative, innovative design of properties. Planning Dept., Public Works Ongoing. As areas are identified, boardwalks are being placed and fencing to discourage access to sensitive areas. Updated KMC 13.30.080 to protect areas from vehicle traffic. Develop map of public trails and open space Post points of safe public access N5 > Promotes use of public open space and trail system. Promotes public safety and discourages use of unsafe access. Minimizes trespass issues across private property. Planning Dept. Public Works Casey Planning & Design preparing draft plan. Ongoing - signage placed as needed. KMC 13.20.040 Trespass Ordinance Establish private volunteer programs like "develop -a- park ", "adopt -a- park ", and "adopt -a- stream" N6 > Supplements public efforts to provide and maintain recreational areas. > Creates a sense of pride in and `ownership" for local parks and streams. Coordinate program with other agencies. Parks & Recreation Beautification Committee oversees city gardens and adopts gardens. Subdivision standards revised to include provisions for open space in subdivision design or by acquisition N7 Y Promotes incorporation of natural features into subdivision design. r Where appropriate, wetlands and drainage ways for natural functions and as open space can be acquired and/or protected. P &Z, Public Works Pending IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE Kenai Municipal Airport POLICY AP RESULT LEAD DEPT. STATUS Update airport noise exposure map Send out direct mailing to property owners in noise exposure zone AP1 > Federal requirements satisfied > Prevents or minimizes future land use conflicts Airport, P &Z Planning Dept. Updated with 2003 Plan. Airport will be updating the master plan which will include a new noise study. No action has been taken on this recommendation. Administration recommends against notification unless mandated by code. Revise zoning code to adopt an overlay zone: "airport- dependent development district" AP2 > Retains suitable parcels available for future public and private airport- related development. > Minimizes future land use conflicts. Airport, P &Z No action taken. Administration recommends against overlay zoning and instead to rezone airport properties to zoning appropriate for airport use. Rezones are being processed as land is subdivided. Revise zoning of airport properties to comply with expected future uses AP3 > Streamline zoning reviews Airport, P &Z Ongoing — See above. P &Z review of proposed uses of airport property AP4 > Use of airport property compatible with Comprehensive Plan Airport, P &Z ALP (Airport Layout Plan) updated and approved May '09. Revise Airport Master Plan Land Use Plan AP5 > Plan conformity with expected uses Airport, Airport Commission 2007 Airport Supplemental Plan. The master plan update will begin in 2011. Transportation T Capital Improvements Program Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) T1 T2 > Transportation improvements coordinated with development CIP and STIP are used to acquire needed transportation amenities — bikeways, trails, pedestrian paths Public Works Ongoing. Subdivision Code: :> Review process revised > Design standards for rural and urban roads updated '- Functional Road Classification System developed T3 T4 > Improvements are in place at time new development impacts occur. > Streets and blocks are connected in a pattern — connecting neighborhoods to each other and to businesses Pedestrian features included in development. A coastal and bluff trail system is designed and constructed. Public Works Being reviewed. Ordinance will be revised. Kenai Airport Master Plan T5 CIP supports airport- related development Airport Commission Airport has an AIP (Airport Improvement Plan) for airport properties. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE Community Facilities POLICY CF RESULT LEAD DEPT. STATUS Sewer and Water Facilities Master Plan recommendations implemented. Subdivision Code (14.10) specifies when infrastructure to be constructed. CF1 'r Infrastructure in place in conjunction with future development. > CIP coordinated with infrastructure extensions. Public Works The City requires developers to extend water and sewer mains if necessary. Public Facilities designed and sited consistent with Comprehensive Plan goals CF2 r Existing facilities are evaluated for deficiencies and improvements on a regular basis. New facilities address projected demand and meet level of service requirements. Public Works Planning Dept. Ongoing. Coordinated school site selection and facility design. CF3 r Supports working relationship with school district officials. Administration No Action. Location and design criteria for new parks and recreation facilities added to Parks and Recreation Plan (14.25). Establish a system to support development, acquisition and maintenance with the private sector. CF4 CF5 : New parks and recreation facilities are designed and located consistent with comprehensive plan goals and policies. ➢ Neighborhood park development is supported. r Private - public collaboration for the acquisition, development and maintenance of parks is encouraged and supported. Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Draft park study prepared. No Action. City passes resolution supporting joint use. CF6 : Joint use of facilities results from coordination between City and KPB School District. Parks and Recreation No Action. Coordinate infrastructure improvements with promotion of City Center and Millennium Square development. Zoning Code revisions to allow residential and commercial uses (14.20). Actively promote access to the city center using signage. CF7 > Residential and commercial uses in the City Center continue and expand. > Tourism directed to City Center. r Millennium Square "ready" for development when time and project comes along. > Senior citizen residential and other services expanded. Public Works, P &Z No Action Ongoing. Central Mixed Use Zone /Properties Rezoned KSH Signage for Public Facilities Coordinated delivery of public safety services. CF8 r Continued cooperation with Kenai Peninsula Borough Division of Emergency Management Adequate police, fire, and EMS services for Kenai residents. Minimized loss of life and property. Public Safety Ongoing. City center continues as focus for senior services, activities, housing, and amenities. CF9 CF10 CF10 CF11 r City Center /Millennium Square becomes focused "area of opportunity" v Additional number of residential facilities for seniors. " Senior services expanded ➢ Consolidate senior services with other organizations to insure that needs are met without duplication of services. Senior Center Planning Dept. No Action. \MMrr city al, KENAI, ALASKA Village with a Past, Gc with a Futurel4' MEMO: 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907- 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 111117 1992 TO: Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration DATE: September 8, 2011 SUBJECT: 2011 Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association Conference The Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association is sponsoring a conference in Fairbanks November 6 — November 8, 2011. Attached is a copy of the draft agenda for the conference. The cost estimate to attend the three -day conference would be approximately $1100 per commissioner. Travel for the Commission is provided by the Council and must be requested and approved by City Council. If you are interested in requesting attendance, administration will submit the request to Council for consideration. Attachments 1. Cost Estimate 2. Draft Conference Agenda Conference Fee 1 Day All Days WestMark Hotel Per Diem One -way Train Ride (* Paid by City of Wasilla) Taxi Grant Aviation (Kenai- Anchorage) One -way Round Trip ERA - Anchorage - Fairbanks Alaska - Anchorage - Fairbanks ERA - Kenai - Fairbanks Alaska - Kenai - Fairbanks $175.00 $250.00 $50.00 $70.50 $141.00 $185.40 $249.91 $364.40 $425.31 2011 Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association Conference Fairbanks Alaska - Sunday, November 6, 2011 - Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday $75.00 $ 50.00 $127.00 $75.00 $50.00 *$0.00 $75.00 $50.00 $0.00 Nancy Grant $141.00 ERA RT $364.40 Grant $141.00 Train $127.00 Fairbanks - Anchorage $185.40 $185.40 Hotel $225.00 $225.00 $225.00 Conference $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Per Diem $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Taxi $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Estimated Total: $1,128.40 $1,039.40 $1,001.40 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2011 Alaska Chapter of The American Planning Association Conference - Agenda I Onlin... Page 1 of 6 Already Registered? Register 2011 Alaska Chapter of The American Planning Association Conference ADVANCED PLANNING COMMISSION TRAINING: • These training sessions are tailored specifically for planning commissioners. Traditionally, the chapter has offered this training every fall at AML. Planning commissioners looking for the baditional training should attend the sessions marked: "PC SESSION." MOBILE WORKSHOPS: • These session take place outside of the Westmark Hotel. Trangiortation is provided. There is a feeof $10 for each mobile workshop. • These events are spana limited and on a "first come - first- serve" basis. • Please only choose one mobile workshop, This will give more opportunities to a great number ofpeople. KEYNOTE: • All keynote presentations are induded in the price of registration and include a meal. EVENT: • These are special events that may require advanced registration and /or a fee You may bring a a guest to these events, please indicate so during registration. AICP CREDITS: • We will be providing a law and ethics session. AICP credits will be available for these sessions. * Please note this schedule maybe subject to change. Sunday, November 6, 2011 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM REGISTRATION 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM TRAINING WORKSHOP: Advanced Planning Commissioner Training This training workshop Is designed for seasoned planning commissioners looking to broaden their skill set. This half -day session will feature interactive presentations from subject matter experts on a variety of topics induding: land use planning, decision - making, zoning, and ethics. Speakers will share advanced planning concepts and discuss practical situations commonly faced by planning commissioners. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to add to your professional toolbox. Innovative Comprehensive Planning, Environmental Planning and Sustainability, and Climate Change inAlaska • Special Session presented by former Matanuska Susitna Borough Manger, John Duffy, • The session will consist of both a lectureand discussion format on the need for inclusion of sustainability within community comprehensive plans. The discussion will relate to the national and Alaskan examples. An update on APA National's Sustaining Places efforts will also be provided. Additional Agenda Items Will Be Posted Soon. J • Monday, November7, 2011 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION and BREAKFAST 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM KEYNOTE: Vic Fischer, FAICP Vic Fischer can truly be considered Alaska's first professional planner. After receiving a Masters degree in City and Regional Planning from MIT in 1950, Mr. Fischer moved to Alaska to serve as the first town planner with the Bureau of Land Management. In 2009, the Alaska APA Chapter proudly nominated Mc Fisher as a Fellow to the American Institute of Certified Planners. During the Breakfast Keynote Address, Mr. Fischer will present his perspective on the plaming issues of yesterday and today. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Newtok to Mertarvik ShellyWade,Senior Planner- Agnew :: Beck Consulting A case study of how local leaders in one western Alaska community are driving the effort to relocate their village in the face of environmental threats. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Airports & Compatible Land Use Kimberly Wetzel, Planner- URS Corporation Paul DePalatis, Senior Planner- URS Corporation Tyler Robinson, Development Finance Manager - Cook Inlet Housing Authority (former Anchorage Long Range Plannrg Manager) Gabriel Mahns, Alaska Airports Division - FAA John Johansen, Engineering, Environmental and Planning Manager- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport http: / /www.cvent.com/events /2011 - alaska- chapter -of- the - american- planning- association -co... 9/8/2011 2011 Alaska Chapter of The American Planning Association Conference - Agenda 1 Onlin... Page 2 of 6 Airports in Alaska are commonly owned and operatedby the state, yet their locations may fall within a larger muncipality or borough. This situation can create tensions among stakeholders. Additionally, the purpose of local land use regulations and FAA regulations can create friction because of the difference in regulatory foundations and objectives. Learn about relevant FAA regulations and considerations for negotiating compatible land ise approaches when airport and community growth collide. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PC SESSION: Role of the Planning Commissioner Nicole Grewe` Ph.D., EconomicAnalyst- Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Learn more aboutthe foundations of planning in Alaska. This session will explain the role of local government in relation to Alaska State Statue Title 29 and how Title 29 interacts with City Councils, Assemblies, and Staff. In addition, this session will explain the vital role of Community Plans and how local land we ordinances are created. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM PC SESSION: Land Use Planning And Decision Making Lauren Kruer,Planner II- Matanuska Susitna Borough Jim Lee, AICP, Deputy Director, Community Planning Department - Fairbanks North Star Borough This session takes a closer look at many of the typical projects and decision maldng tools Planning Commissoners work with. This includes; comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision regulations, variances, conditional use, and allowable use permits, and capital projects. By the end of this session, Planning Commissioners will know how to better understand, work with, and discuss these various topics. 10:45 AM - 11.:45 AM Sustainable Rural Communities - What Must Be Done George Cannelos, Former Federal Co-Chair of the Denali Commission from 2005- 2009 Learn about the major issues facing rural Alaska and the important components of sustainable development. Folbwing a presentationof case studies, participants will break into topic groups to identify Innovative strategies for responding to these major issues from a planning perspective, A summary of the group's results will be available to share as a resource for community development professionals and decision - makers 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Working Toward a Sustainable Future forthe Fairbanks North Star Borough Bob Henszey, Fish and Wildlife Biologist— Conservation Planning Assistance, US Fish And Wildlife Services This session will showcase how the Fairbanks North Star Borough is working to create, research and use GIS and other technologies for planning. Most recently the Fairbanks North Star Borough is preparing a GIS -based Land Use Capability Map and a Natural Features Map to help update the 21 -year old Regional Comprehensive Plan Map. Physical and biological features that most affect development capability and natural features were classified into logical groups (e.g., no soil subsidence to high likelihood of subsidence), ranked from negative to positive effect, and then combined to produce a composite map indicating least capable /value to most capable /value 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM KEYNOTE: Lunch With PaulFarmer,CEO and Executive Director of APA & AICP Paul Farmer Is the Executive Drector and Chef Executive Officer of the American Planning Association (APA) and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). In this capacity, Mr. Farmer works directly with the elected leadership of APA to direct the long -term strategic direction of the organization. Mr. Farmer is responsible for representing the leadership of the APA, its members, and the interests of the planning profession with partners and the general public. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Don't Confuse Activity with Results! A content-based approach to meeting facilitation Sarah Barton, Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning - RISE Alaska, LLC Learn to move beyond the standard promss of meeting setup to active cortent engagement during meeting design, facilitation and summary. What does it mean to strategically engage the tools of the trade? Using case study presentations and group exercises, this Interactive session will focus on meeting design and faciitationfrom the perspective of client outcomes. http: / /www.cvent. com/events /2011- alaska- chapter -of- the - american- planning- association -co... 9/8/2011 2011 Alaska Chapter of The American Planning Association Conference - Agenda I Onlin... Page 3 of 6 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Indigenous Plannng for Tribal Transportation Byron Bluehorse,Program Manager- UAF -IAC Alaska Tribal Technical Assistance Program Planning Constructing and maintaining transportation infrastructure in rural Alaskan villages is a challenging and unique process. The intent of this session is to provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities in utilizing the Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) program and to introduce an Indigenous planning process for tribal transportation. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PC SESSION: Importance of Documentation for the Planning Commissioner 2:30 PM - 4:00 Pr4 NicholasSpiropoulos, Borough Attorney— Matanuska Susitna Borough Documentation can be one of the most crucial parts of a well -run meeting and a properly executed decision. This session will go over the essentials of "findings of fact" and meeting minutes. Examples will be giver through cases studies and a "top 5 biggest mistake" list. This session should be a MUST for all Planning Commissions, new and seasoned. ETHICS SESSION Laurie Cummings, AICP, AK -APA Chapter Professional Development Officer Mitzi Barker, FAICP, National APA Board Member This session will provide material required to earn 1.5 AICP credits within the "ethics" category. More details about session will be posted as they become available. 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Cultural Resources and Tribal Planning - Building Connections Rosetta Alcantra, Commissioner, Mat -Su Borough Historic Preservation Commission Fran Seager-Boas, Cultural Resources Director, Matanuska Susitna Boroutt Angie Wade, Environmental Planner, Knik Tribal Council This session will provide an overflew of cultural resources and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Highlights will include the importance of postive partnerships at local level and understanding the basis of consultation processes. 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Non - motorized Transportation Planning in Alaska Patrick Cotter, Planner /GS Specialist - PDC INC. Engineers Donna Gardno, MPO Coordinator, Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transportation System (FMATS) Non - motorized transportation projects are an Important aspect of providing a safe, efficient, secure, and interconnected multi -modal transportation system. Drawing upon recent non - motorized projects in the Fairbanks area, this session will cover the opporturities and challenges of non - motorized transportation planning in Alaska. 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Transportation Project Developmentand Improvement Within the State of Alaska Laurie Cummings, AICP, Planner - HDR, INC. Alaska is still building its basic transportation network. Before any road construction can occur, it needs to go through the project development process. This session will provide an overview of the project development process from idea to the start of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. In additional to building new roads, we are constant state of improvement for our existing road network. This session provides a brief history and overview of the State of Alaska's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and information on how projects are nominated and evaluated for inclusion in the STIP. Topics to be discussed indude project funding, public involvement, corridor planning, and linking planning and enviraimental components 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Making Your Code User - Friendly Steven Van Steenhuyse, AIOP, Senior Planner — LSL Planning, Inc. http: / /www.cvent.com /events /2011- alaska- chapter -of- the- american- planning - association -co... 9/8/2011 2011 Alaska Chapter of The American Planning Association Conference - Agenda 1 Onlin... Page 4 of 6 In our Increasingly connected world, citizens are demanding access to understandable, easy - to-use government regulations. This session will explore strategies and toot to make municipal codes more accessible, and easier to understand and use. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PC SESSION: Panel Discussion Members of the Panel: To Be Announced Have a question your dying to ask? Need to throw an idea out there ?The panel dimusslon is the perfect place for just that. A panel made up of various perspectives; planners (both public and private), a developer, elected official, and commissioner will give audience members feedback as well as encourage discussion among audience members. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EVENT: AK -APA ConferenceReception The Alaska APA Chapter welcomes you to join us at the Alaska Planning Chapter Conference Reception. Experience the grandeurof Interior Alaska at the MorrisThompson Cultural Center located on the banks of the Chere River in downtown Fairbarks. Guests wil enjoy a welcome by honored guests, traditional Alaska Native dandng, an assortment of fine cuisine, and access to the beautiful Cultural Center exhibits. A cash bar will be available. Tuesday, November 8, 2011 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM LAW SESSION Speakerto be Announced This session will provide material required to earn 1.5 AICP credits within the "law" category. Details about this session will be posted as they become available. 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Parliamentary Procedure Breakfast Merle Jantz, AIA, Jantz and Associates What to run a smooth meeting? This session will help you do just that by providing an interactive take on parliamentary procedure for planning and platting board/commissions. Learn quick tips and standard practices to apply atyour own meetings. Bring you - questions and comments. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Hazard Mitigation Opportunities in Alaska Doug Sims, Floodplain Administrator — Fairbanks North Star Borough Participants witl gain a basic familiarity of the five different types of hazard mitigation grant funding offered by FEMA. The session will highlight two examples of mitigationprojects within the Fairbanks North Star Borough Including a property buyout program and structural elevation project. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Using Defensible Space to Build Community and Improve Public Safety Allen Kemplen,AICP, Transportation Planner Learn about the corcept of "Defensible Space" and see how it was applied in an urban Alaska neighborhood. Partidpants will acquire an appreciation for the inter-relationship between land use and transportation decisions, how it affects human behavior and the resultant impacts on community development. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Visioning ATribal Cultural Revitalization Program Steve Becker, UAF- Interior Aluetians Campus Wilson Justin, Cheesh'Na Tribal Council Patty Heyano, Bristol Bay Native Association This session focuses on two case studies involving community -based approaches to visioning in the rural Alaska. The Cheesh'Na Tribal Council of Chistochina, in partnership with the UAF Interior - Aleutians Campus, has begun development of a cultural revitalization program http: / /www. event. com /events /2011- alaska- chapter -of- the - american- planning - association -co... 9/8/2011 2011 Alaska Chapter of The American Planning Association Conference - Agenda 1 Onlin... Page 5 of 6 centered around workforce development and service learning. This session will explore that vision, present some of the key concerns and concepts to be addressed by the program, and discuss the planning that has occurred to date. The Bristol Bay Regional Visioning Project was founded In 2010 to give voice to the shared values of the people of the region. Learn about how Bristol Bay organizations worked together to create a visioning process that engages people and institutions in all 31 Bristol Bay communities. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM MOBILE WORKSHOP: Historic Signage Pat Sackinger, Historic Preservation Commission - Fairbanks North StarBorough Join us on a unique walking tourof historic buildings in Fairbanks. Learn about the Historic Interpretative Signage project, the role of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Commisdon in Historic Preservation and current preservation grant opportunities in Alaska. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM MOBILE WORKSHOP: Ste Visit to Taiga Woodlands - A Cluster Developmentor "Conservation Subdivision" Jack Herbert, President and CEO - Cold Climate Housing Research Center Cluster development or conservation subdivision? Join us on a walk through of Fairbarks' first cluster development. Experience this successful and livable neighborhood first -hand and hear about how developers created such a unique development. 10:45 AM - 11;45 AM Playbook for Planning in Rural Alaska Charlene Stern, Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RURALCAP) Krista Heeringa, Tananna ChiefsConference This interactive session will introduce some of the unique opporturities and challenges of planning in rural Alaska. Prewnters will lead participants through a hands -on demonstration of community engagement strategies. The goal of the session is to share practical techniques and exercises that Alaskan planners can use In the fleld. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Sustainability Through Social Enterprise Kas Aruskevich, PhD- Evaluation ResearchAssociates LLC Drena McIntyre, Tacquan Consulting Social entrepreneurs are people who are pasdonate about positive social change. They work with others to achieve a social benefit. In Alaska today, the non - profit model is typically the vehicle that helps many commudties and organizations achieve their social goals. But a non - profit is not your only choice .This session will discuss different vehicles communities can use to conduct effective outreach, support growth, and Increase sustainability. 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM KEYNOTE: Lunch with David Montgomery David Montgomery will be speaking on the affect of land use planning decisions on Salmon. David Montgomery is the authorof "King of Fish: The Thousand Year Run of Salmon" and a McArthur Foundation Genius. He studies the evolution of topography and the influence of geomorphologlcal processes on ecological systems and human societies. David received his B.S. in geology at Stanford University (1984) and his Ph.D. in geomorphology from UC Berkeley (1991). His published work includes studies of the evolution and near-extirpation of salmon, fluvial and hillslope processes In mountain drainage basirs, the evolution of mountain ranges (Cascades, Andes, and Himalaya), and the analysis of digital topography. Current research indudes field projects in eastern Tibetand the Padfic Northwest of North America. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Developing a World Class Port Emerson Krueger, Planner II — Matanuska Susitna Borough Learn abort the history leading up to the construction of Port MacKenzie as well as efforts to secure infrastructure funding, port master plaming, and challenges associated with port operation in Alaska. • http: / /www.cvent. com/events /2011- alaska- chapter -of- the - american- planning- association -co... 9/8/2011 2011 Alaska Chapter of The American Planning Association Conference - Agenda 1 Onlin... Page 6 of 6 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Food Systems Planning in Alaska Heather Stewart, AICP, Associate - Agnew :: Beck Consulting This session will provide an irtroduction to food system planning and its relevance in Alaska. Preserters will share information about two examples of food systems planning in Alaska, the newlyformed Alaska Food Policy Council, a statewide food assessment by the Institute of Social and Economic Research, and strategies for furthering food systems planning and policy at local and regime! levels. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Planning for Alaska in the Context of Climate Change Terry Chapin, Institute of Arctic Biology - University of Alaska This session focuses on recent and projected patterns of climate change in Alaska and their Implications for community and regional planning. Thawing of permafrost, increased wildfire risks and changing sub - arctic conditions require planning that can addresscommunity goals under novel and urcertain conditions. 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM Current Planning - Related Funding Opportunities with HUD and FHWA 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM David Vought, Sustainability Officer /Native American Program Specialist - HUD Kris Reisnberg,Planning, Research and ITS Program Manager- FHWA Alaska Division The Partnership for Sustainable Communties is a new partnership between the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Participants will learn abott this unique grant opportunity and how to apply for funding for regiorel and community planning projects related to livability principles. MOBILE WORKSHOP: A Holistic Approach to Energy Efficient Living in Alaska :71 Karl Kassel, Former Parks and Recreation Drector- Fairbanks North Star Borough Tour one of the premier energy efficient homes in North America. Learn more about this brilliant example of an integrated synergistic renewable energysystem and discuss potential appltations and advantages for wur community. 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM MOBILE WORKSHOP: Tourof the Cold Climate Housing Research Center Jack Herbert, President and CEO - Cold Climate Housing Research Center Tour the world b farthest north LEED platinum facility. The Cold Climate Housing Research Center was createdto facilitate the development, use, and testing of energy-efficient, durable, healthy, and cost-effective building technologies for people living in circumpolar regions around the globe. Hear tom local experts about how adhenced building science integrates with goodsustainable plannng practice. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EVENT: AK -APA Chapter AnnualBusiness Meeting All AK -APA Chapter members are encouraged to attend this meeting. http: / /www. cvent.com/events /2011- alaska- chapter -of- the - american- planning- association -co... 9/8/2011 Ehec-tyo�',/ KENAI, ALASKA Tillage with a Past, Gi with a Future /1 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 tiVw Telephone: 907- 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 t I I MEMO: TO: Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration DATE: September 8, 2011 SUBJECT: Holiday Meeting Schedule It is time for the Commission to review the meeting schedule for November and December to decide if the Commission would like to request any meeting cancellations. The second meeting in November is on November 23rd, the evening before Thanksgiving. In the past, we have requested the meeting be cancelled. The second meeting in December is December 28th. Unless there are going to be a number of Commissioners absent, it doesn't appear necessary to cancel this meeting. If we request the Clerk to cancel these meetings now, we will have sufficient time to inform people of the cancellation(s) and will not schedule public hearings for those meetings. Would the Commission like to request the Clerk cancel either one or both of these meetings? 1992 ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER A -1. Pledge of Allegiance A -2. Roll Call A -3. Agenda Approval A -4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk ( *) are considered to be routine and non - controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council 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. A -5. Swearing in of Student Representative A -6. Proclamation -- National Preparedness Month ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B -1. Rob Nash & Associates -- Proposal to Purchase FAA Tract (3.22 Acres) From City of Kenai and Build Assisted Living Facility. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS D -1. FAILED BY SUBSTITUTION. Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 -- Amending KMC 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to Make Comprehensive Changes to the Uses Allowed in the Rural Residential RR -1 Zoning District, Including Changing Many "Conditional Uses" to Uses Not Permitted," and Providing for Certain "Conditional Uses" for Properties Along the Kenai Spur Highway Within the RR -1 Zone. (Clerk's Note: At its May 18, 2011 meeting, the City Council postponed Ordinance No. 2546 until the August 17, 2011 Council meeting for an additional public hearing at that meeting and referred the ordinance to the Planning & Zoning Commission with directions to schedule and to hold one or more work sessions, schedule a public hearing, and return the ordinance to Council, with its recommendations, for the August 17 meeting. Administration was also directed to send notice cards to all property owners of the City to inform them of the work session(s) and public hearing. The motion to adopt is active.) D -1 -a. AMENDED AND PASSED. Substitute Ordinance No. 2546- 2011 -- Amending KMC 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to make Comprehensive Changes to the Uses Allowed in the Rural Residential RR -1 Zoning District, Including Changing Many "Conditional Uses" to Uses "Not Permitted," and Providing for Certain "Conditional Uses" for Properties Along the Kenai Spur Highway Within the RR -1 Zoning District. (Clerk's Note: At its August 17, 2011 meeting, the City Council moved to amend Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 by substitution, and then postponed the ordinance until the September 7, 2011 meeting. The motion to amend by substitution is active.) D -1 -b. FAILED. Substitute B -- Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 -- Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to Make Comprehensive Changes to the Uses Allowed in the Rural Residential RR -1 Zoning District D -2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2577 -2011 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,226 in the Airport Fund and by $89,053 in the Airport Improvement Capital Project Fund for Capital Improvements D -3. RATIFIED. Resolution No. 2011 -65 -- Designating the State Of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Grant Funds for the Project Entitled New Water Transmission Mains (Phase IV) and Related Improvements, As the Number One Local State Funding Priority for Fiscal Year 2013. (Clerk's Note: At the August 17, 2011 Council Meeting, this item was presented as a lay down, considered by the Council after hearing, and passed unanimously. This matter is scheduled for a second public hearing to provide the public with notification and an additional opportunity to comment on this resolution. After the public hearing, the Council is expected to entertain a motion to ratify its August 17, 2011 decision to adopt Resolution 2011 -65.) D -4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2011 -66 -- Adopting a Street Name for an Unnamed Street. ITEM E: MINUTES E -1. *Regular Meeting of August 17, 2011 E -2. *Notes from August 15, 2011 Work Session E -3. *Special Meeting of August 18, 2011 E -4. *Notes from August 29, 2011 Work Session ALL APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA. ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS G -1. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Bills to be Ratified G -2. APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 G -3. INTRODUCED BY APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2578 -2011 -- Designating the City Clerk as the Official Responsible for Codification of Ordinances Enacted by the City Council and Authorizing the Clerk to make Clerical and /or Technical Changes to the Kenai Municipal Code to Correct Errors in Spelling, Punctuation and Incorrect Citations G -4. INTRODUCED BY APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2579 -2011 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport and Airport Equipment Capital Project Funds for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment, Phase II G -5. INTRODUCED BY APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2580 -2011 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $41,000 in the General Fund and by $89,965.73 in the Library Improvements Capital Project Fund to Provide Additional Funding for Completion of the Library Expansion Project G -6. INTRODUCED BY APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2581 -2011 -- Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations for State of Alaska Municipal Revenue Sharing Received in Excess of Budgeted Amounts G -7. INTRODUCED BY APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2582 -2011 -- Amending the Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 7.05, "Taxation of Real and Personal Property," Adding a New Sub - section 7.05.090, "Personal Property Tax -- Assessments -- Watercraft," and Amending Sub - section 7.05.010, "Property Subject to Taxation" to Provide for Exemption from Taxation All Watercraft with an Overall Length of Less than Twenty (20) Feet G -8. INTRODUCED BY APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2583 -2011 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $600 in the General Fund for a Donation Provided to the City for the Purchase of Disc Golf Equipment G -9. APPROVED. Action /Approval -- Utility Easement to Homer Electric Association, Inc. for a strip of land ten (10) feet in width for the purpose of installing and maintaining underground electrical lines situated within A PORTION OF THE NW 1/4 SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP6NORTH, RANGE11WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN, Alaska EXCLUDING BARON PARK SUBDIVISION FIRE ADDITION (KN 97 -51); all within Kenai Recording District, the City of Kenai and Kenai Peninsula Borough G -10. APPROVED. Action /Approval -- Utility Easement to Alaska Communications Systems, Inc. for a 10 foot wide ACS easement for a strip of land sixty (10) feet in width for the purpose of installing an underground copper and fiber optic cables situated within T6N R11W SEC 32 SEWARD MERIDIAN KN ALL OF SEC 32 EXCLUDING SUBS & LEASED AREAS & KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FLOAT PLANE BASIN REPLAT. KPB Parcel ID: 04318044 Kenai Recording District, where it adjoins an existing 10' Public Utility Easement on that lot G -1. APPROVED. Action /Approval -- Utility Easement to Alaska Communications Systems, Inc. for a 10 foot wide ACS easement for a strip of land sixty (10) feet in width for the purpose of installing underground copper and fiber optic cables situated within T6N R11 W SEC 33 SEWARD MERIDIAN KN W1/2 LYING NORTH OF' KENAI SPUR HWY EXCLUDING BARON PARK SUBS NO 7 & NO 12. KPB Parcel ID: 04501029, Kenai Recording District G -12. APPROVED. Action /Approval -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to proceed with investment grade audit and energy performance contract with the Building Technologies Division of Siemens Industry, Inc. for the implementation of a performance contracting program to improve the system infrastructure and the operational efficiencies of City facilities G -13. APPROVED. Action /Approval -- Second Amendment to Rental Agreement between City of Kenai and Homer Electric Association, Inc. for office space in the Alaska Fire Training Center at 450 Marathon Road, extending the term of the Rental Agreement until September 1, 2012 G -14. APPROVED. Action /Approval -- 2011 Election Boards G -15. APPROVED. Action /Approval -- Buccaneer - Easement for line from Drilling Pad off Marathon to Enstar's vault on Main Street Loop ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS H -1. Council on Aging H -2. Airport Commission H -3. Harbor Commission H -4. Library Commission H -5. Parks & Recreation Commission H -6. Planning & Zoning Commission H -7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees H -7 -a. Beautification Committee H -7 -b. Alaska Municipal League Report H -7 -c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee H -7 -d. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau H -7 -e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS J -1. City Manager J -2. City Attorney J -3. City Clerk ITEM K: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS K -1. Citizen Comments K -2. Council Comments EXECUTIVE SESSION -- discussing pending litigation of which immediate knowledge would have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City and to give direction to the City Attorney regarding the handling of a specific legal matter -- City of Kenai v. Gus Rodes and Janice Rodes. ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT MEMBERS: Paulette Bokenko- Carluccio City of Seldovia Term Expires 2012 JoAnne Collins Anchor Point / Ninilchik Term Expires 2013 Robert Ruffner Kasilof / Clam Gulch Term Expires 2012 Jason Tauriainen Northwest Borough Term Expires 2014 ALTERNATES: James !sham Sterling Term Expires 2012 Lisa Parker City of Soldotna Term Expires 2014 9b KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLAT COMMITTEE BREEZE INN SEWARD ALASKA HOTEL MT ALICE CONFERENCE ROOM 303 NORTH HARBOR DR SEWARD, ALASKA 99664 5:30 p.m. September 12, 2011 Tentative Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, EXCUSED ABSENCES, AND MINUTES 1. Agenda 2. Member /Alternate Excused Absences 3. Minutes a. August 22, 2011 Plat Committee Minutes D. PUBLIC COMMENT (Items other than those appearing on the agenda. Limited to five minutes per speaker unless previous arrangements are made.) E. SUBDIVISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. M.D. Buckman Homestead Sub. No. 2 KPB File 2011 -126 [Integrity /Saltz] Location: West of Kalifornsky Beach Road in Soldotna Surveyor & Owner requested postponement until the September 26, 2011 Plat Committee Meeting. 2. Enchanted Forest 2011 Replat KPB File 2011 -127 [Integrity /Dix] Location: City of Kenai 3. Herrman Subdivision 2011 Replat KPB File 2011 -135 [Integrity /Hansen] Location: On Aspen Avenue in Sterling 4. Marlin Heights Sub. Torwick Addition KPB File 2011 -132 [Eastham /Torwick] Location: On Bluff Drive in Sterling area 5. Irons Subdivision Bauder Addition KPB File 2011 -134 [Whitford /Bauder] Location: On Irons Street in Soldotna 6. Fidalgo Commercial Center Elks Replat KPB File 2011 -136 [McLane /Kenai Elks Lodge] Location: City of Kenai 7. Jake Estates Subdivision Miyamoto Resubd. No. 2 KPB File 2011 -137 [Segesser /Miyamoto] Location: On Luau Street in Soldotna 8. Parkwood Subdivision Vann Addition No. 2 KPB File 2011 -138 [SegesserNann] Location: City of Soldotna 9. Hiridge Subdivision Dixson Replat KPB File 2011 -139 [Segesser / Dixson] Location: On Sports Lake Road in Soldotna 10. Oehler Subdivision Schmitt Replat KPB File 2011 -140 [Segesser /Schmitt] Location: On Oehler Road in Soldotna 11. Glacierview Ranch 2011 Addition KPB File 2011 -141 [Imhoff /Meyer] Location: East on East End Road in Homer K -Bay APC F. FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARING G. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION -- NO ACTION REQUIRED H. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING The next regularly scheduled Plat Committee meeting will be held Monday, September 26 2011 in the Assembly Chambers of the George A. Navarre Kenai Peninsula Borough Building, 144 North Binkley, Soldotna, Alaska at 5:30 p.m. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Phone: 907 -714 -2215 Phone: toll free within the Borough 1- 800 - 478 -4441, extension 2215 Fax: 907 -714 -2378 e -mail address: planning anborough.kenai.ak.us web site: www. borough .kenai.ak.us /planningdept 2 Philip Bryson Chairman Kenai City Term Expires 2013 Paulette Bokenko- Carluccio PC Member City of Seldovia Term Expires 2012 Alice Joanne Collins PC Member Anchor Point/ Ninilchik Term Expires 2013 Cindy Ecklund PC Member City of Seward Term Expires 2014 Dr. Rick Foster Parliamentarian Homer City Term Expires 2013 Mari Anne Gross PC Member Southwest Borough Term Expires 2014 Sandra Key Holsten PC Member East Peninsula Term Expires 2013 James Isham PC Member Sterling Term Expires 2012 Harry Lockwood PC Member Ridgeway Term Expires 2013 Blair Martin Vice Chairman Kalifornsky Beach Term Expires 2012 Lisa Parker PC Member City of Soldotna Term Expires 2014 Robert Ruffner PC Member Kasilof /Clam Gulch Term Expires 2012 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION BREEZE INN SEWARD ALASKA HOTEL MT ALICE CONFERENCE ROOM 303 NORTH HARBOR DR SEWARD, ALASKA 99664 September 12, 2011 - 7:30 P.M. Tentative Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDA All items marked with an asterisk ( *) are consent agenda items. Consent agenda items are considered routine and non - controversial by the Planning Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a Planning Commissioner so requests in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda. If you wish to comment on a consent agenda item or a regular agenda item other than a public hearing, please advise the recording secretary before the meeting begins, and she will inform the Chairman of your wish to comment. *1. Time Extension Request a. Bootstrap No. 1 KPB File 2006 -220 [Imhoff /bootstrap Ent.] Location: North of Homer City Limits b. Cowgill Acres Whip Addition KPB File 2010 -115 [Imhoff /Whip] Location: On Kokomo Road in Homer c. Misty Mountain (Name Change) KPB File 2006 -267 [Imhoff /Rand, Tucker] Location: North of Homer City Limits d. Springer Sub Scholand Addition KPB File 2008 -208 [Imhoff /Scholand, Detwiler] Location: City of Kachemak e. Glud Sub. No. 2 Phase One KPB File 2010 -143 [Imhoff /Trimble] Location: North of Tall Tree Avenue in Anchor Point Anchor Point APC *2. Planning Commission Resolutions / Resolution SN 2011 -15 a. Goodyear St originally named by plat KN0740024 Butler Church Sub; T5N R8W S19; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Goodyear St. N. b. Goodyear St originally named by plat Don Jack Subdivision; T5N R8W S30; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Goodyear St. S. c. Ansel Ave (aka Ansel St) originally named by plat KN0740024 Butler Church Sub; T5N R8W S19; SM, AK; RENAMED TO Anse! St N. d. Ansel St originally named by plat Don Jack Subdivision; T5N R8W S30; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Ansel St S. e. Robert Ave originally named by plat KN0750079 Don Jack Subdivision Unit 2; T5N R9W S25 and T5N R8W S30; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Robert Ave W. Jason Tauriainen PC Member Northwest Borough Term Expires 2014 Max J. Best Planning Director Dave Carey Borough Mayor f Robert Ave originally named by plat KN0740119 Don Jack Subdivision; T5N R8W S29 & 30; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Robert Ave E. g. Goodyear St originally named by plat KN0750082 Holiday Park Sub; T5N R8W S18; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Aero Plane St. h. Kanak Ave originally named by plat KN0760067 Heistand Subdivision Addition No 1; T5N R9W S28; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Heistand Ave W. Kanak Ave originally named by plat KN0820019 Whitcomb Subdivision Addn No 3; T5N R9W S27; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Heistand Ave E. Herring Run originally named by plat KN0880084 Riverwind 1 Subdivision 1988 Sub of Lot 2; T5N R8W S20; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Herring Run St. k. Rio Gracicoso Terrace Dr originally named by plat KN0780057 Caprice Estates Sub; T5N R8W S20; SM, AK; RENAMED TO: Rio Gracioso Ln. *3. Plats Granted Administrative Approval *4. Plats Granted Final Approval (20.04.070) - None *5. Plat Amendment Request - None *6. Commissioner Excused Absences a. Philip Bryson, City of Kenai b. Rick Foster, City of Homer c. Sandra Holsten, East Peninsula d. Harry Lockwood, Ridgeway Minutes a. August 22, 2011 Plat Committee Minutes b. August 22, 2011 Planning Commission Minutes *7. D. PUBLIC COMMENT /PRESENTATIONS /COMMISSIONERS (Items other than those appearing on the agenda. Limited to five minutes per speaker unless previous arrangements are made.) E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution 2011- ; A Resolution to Classify Borough Land located in the Homer area, located within Section 15, T6S, R13W, S.M., Alaska, containing 80 acres more or less, pursuant to KPB Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17.10.080 2. Vacate a portion of Spruce Lane "knuckle ", the curved radius section adjacent to a 60 -foot right -of -way designed to provide access to interior Lots 1 — 5 and associated utility easement, dedicated by Cooper Subdivision No. 4 Replat (Plat HM 93 -62), within Section 15, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, within the City of Homer and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB File No. 2011 -124. Petitioners: Christopher L. and Angela M. Newby of Homer, Alaska. Location: City of Homer 3. Vacate a portion of Kangaroo Avenue (changed from Pederson Street) Resolution SN 2004 -07, a 100 -foot right -of -way adjacent to Tracts 1 and 2 Block 3 and Tracts 3 and 4 Block 2, dedicated by Woldings Tracts (Plat KN 72 -6); within Section 5, Township 7 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska and within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB File 2011 -128, Petitioners: Eric and Nelma Treider of Soldotna, Alaska. Location: East of Holt - Lamplight Road in Nikiski 4. Vacate Hydro Carbon Lane, a 60 -foot right -of -way and the associated 10 -foot utility easement adjacent to Tracts A and B and Lots 7 and 8, dedicated by M.D. Buckman Homestead Subdivision No. 1 Amended (Plat KN 83 -228); within Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska and within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB File 2011 -129. Petitioners: Edwin and Marianne Seitz of Soldotna, Alaska. Location: West of Kalifornsky Beach Road in Soldotna. (After notification, surveyor and owner requested postponement to the September 26, 2011 meeting.) 5. Vacate Fulton Avenue (Changed from Blekes Road) Resolution SN 2004 -05, a 33 -foot right -of -way and the associated utility easement along the northern boundary of Lot 1, dedicated by Scout Lake Subdivision (Plat KN 74 -90); within Section 15, Township 5 North, Range 9 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska and within the Kenai Peninsula Borough AND Vacate the 66 -foot section line easement, the 33 -feet underlying the above proposed right -of- way vacation from the western boundary of Scout Lake north of Lot 1 Block 1 to the east boundary of Naff Street within Section 15; and along the south boundary of Lot 13 Block 4 of Lakewood Estates Amended (Plat KN 97 -37 and Plat KN 2004 -88), within Section 9, all within Township 5 North, Range 9 West, S.M., Alaska and within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB File 2011- 130 & 2011 -131. Petitioners: Scott E. Davis & Regina Daniels and David M. & Jacque H. Hill of Soldotna, Alaska. Location: East on Naff Street in Sterling 6. Public notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held to rename existing streets to facilitate the Enhanced 911 Street Naming and Addressing Methods within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Renaming rights -of -way that have the same, or a similar sounding, name will enable 911 Emergency Services to respond to emergencies in an efficient timely manner, thereby avoiding delays in providing necessary emergency services. Streets under consideration at this meeting are described as follows: a. Unnamed Access (aka Old Mill Way) located as access for SW0850016 Old Mill Subdivision Addition No 4; T 1N R 1W SECTION 12; Seward Meridian, AK; Off of Tongass Ln in the Bear Creek Community; ESN 752; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10; PROPOSED NAME: Outward Bound Ct b. Unnamed Existing Road (aka Salmon Creek Rd) shown plats SW0000011 Stewart Subdivision of Ole Martin Homestead and SW0000018 Balmat Subdivision; T 1N R 1W SECTION 26; Seward Meridian, AK; off of Nash Rd within the Bear Creek community; ESN 752; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10; PROPOSED NAME: Locomotive Ln c. Unnamed 20' Aly shown on plat SW0000008 Plat of Woodrow Alaska Subdivision; T 1N R 1W SECTION 12; Seward Meridian, AK: off of Bear Lake Rd within the Bear Creek community; ESN 752; 3 REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Woodrow St d. Unnamed Rd (aka Nelson St) dedicated on plat SW0000032 Nelson Subdivision No 1; T 5N R 3W SECTIONS 29 & 32 Seward Meridian, AK; off of the Sterling Hwy in the Cooper Landing community; ESN 801; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14,10 PROPOSED NAME: Chersonese Dr e. Unnamed Rd (aka Russian Gap Rd) dedicated on plat SW2001004 Russian Gap Subdivision; T 5N R 2W SECTION 30 Seward Meridian, AK; off of the Sterling Hwy in the Cooper Landing community; ESN 801; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Russian Gap Rd f. Towle Ave dedicated by plat SW0680056 Towle Subdivision No 3; T 5 R 3W SECTION 28 Seward Meridian, AK; off of the Sterling Hwy in the Cooper Landing Community; ESN 801; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Towle Cir g. Private Rd (aka Road 3532) traveling through Alaska State DNR Government lot 7 & US Survey 7398; T 4N R 1W SECTION 25 Seward Meridian, AK; off of the Seward Hwy in the Crown Point community; ESN 601; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Rock Ptarmigan Rd h. Unnamed Rd (aka Trail River Rd) partially dedicated by US Survey 2520 providing access to Trail River Campground; T 4N R 1W SECTION 24 Seward Meridian, AK; off of the Seward Hwy in the Crown Point community; ESN 601; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Crown Point Rdl A St dedicated by plat SW0000012 Hope Townsite US Survey 1485; T 10N R 12W SECTIONS 33 Seward Meridian, AK; off of Main St in the Hope community; ESN 701; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Argonaut Ave j. B St (west of Main St) dedicated by plat SW0000012 Hope Townsite US Survey 1485; T 10N R 12W SECTIONS 33 Seward Meridian, AK; off of Main St in the Hope community; ESN 701; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Bar Ave k. B St (east of Main St) dedicated by plat SW0000012 Hope Townsite US Survey 1485; T 10N R 12W SECTIONS 33 Seward Meridian, AK; off of Main St in the Hope community; ESN 701; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Bullion Ave C St dedicated by plat SW0000012 Hope Townsite US Survey 1485; T 10N R 12W SECTIONS 28 Seward Meridian, AK; off of Main St in the Hope community; ESN 701; REASON FOR CHANGE: To 4 officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Claim Ave m. D St dedicated by plat SW0000012 Hope Townsite US Survey 1485; T 1ON R 12W SECTIONS 28 Seward Meridian, AK; off of Main St in the Hope community; ESN 701; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Dredging Ave n. E St dedicated by plat SW0000012 Hope Townsite US Survey 1485; T 10N R 12W SECTIONS 28 Seward Meridian, AK; off of Main St in the Hope community; ESN 701; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Pay Dirt Ave o. Unnamed Private Rd providing access to Lots in US Survey No 2518 of the Lawing Group of Homesites; T 4N R 1W SECTION 25 Seward Meridian, AK; off of the Seward Hwy in the Primrose community; ESN 601; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially name within the MSAG pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Lawing Dr P. Primrose Spur shown on US Survey No 2530 and officially named by SW Book 33D Page 111; T 3N R 1W SECTION 24 Seward Meridian, AK; off of the Seward Hwy in the Primrose community; ESN 601; REASON FOR CHANGE: To officially add a suffix pursuant to KPB Code 14.10 PROPOSED NAME: Primrose Spur Rd 7. Ordinance 2011 -31; authorizing the Tsalteshi Trails Association Lease to be amended to include additional land adjacent to Skyview High School for expansion of the Tsalteshi Trail System G. ANADROMOUS STREAM HABITAT PROTECTION (KPB 21.18) - None H. VACATIONS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING 1. Vacate the 10 -foot utility easement along the west boundary of Lot 1 Block 1 granted by City Park Subdivision (Plat KN 74 -82); within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, within the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB File No. 2011 -125 KPB PC Resolution No. 2011 -20. Petitioners: Leah C. Hannahs & Steven L. White and Tammy Bidwell, Executive Director for KPCCC all of Kenai, Alaska. Location: City of Kenai SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - None J. SUBDIVISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The Plat Committee is scheduled to review 11 preliminary plats. K. OTHER /NEW BUSINESS L. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS M. LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS N. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS O. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 5 P. PENDING ITEMS FOR FUTURE ACTION Q. ADJOURNMENT MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NO ACTION REQUIRED 1. Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - August 10, 2011 FUTURE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held Monday, September 26, 2011 in the Assembly Chambers, Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building, 144 North Binkley, Soldotna, Alaska at 7:30 p.m. ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Advisory Commission Meeting Location Date Time Anchor Point Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce September 20, 2011 October 4, 2011 7:00 p.m. Cooper Landing Cooper Landing Community Hall October 5, 2011 6:00 p.m. Hope / Sunrise Hope Social Hall October 6, 2011 7:00 p.m. The Kachemak Bay and Funny River Advisory Planning Commissions are inactive at this time. NOTE: Advisory planning commission meetings are subject to change. Please verify the meeting date, location, and time with the advisory planning commission chairperson. Chairperson contact information is on each advisory planning commission website, which is linked to the Planning Department website. CONTACT INFORMATION KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT Phone: 907 - 714 -2200 Phone: toll free within the Borough 1- 800 - 478 -4441, extension 2215 Fax: 907 - 714 -2378 e -mail address: planning(borough.kenai.ak.us web site: www. borough .kenai.ak.us /planningdept 6 Nancy Carver From: Koester, Karen [KKOESTER @borough.kenai.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:36 AM To: Marilyn Kebschull Cc: Nancy Carver Subject: request for excused absence Hello — I thought I'd request in advance, an excused absence for the October 26 & November 9th P & Z commission meetings. Thank you, Karen Koester DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Marilyn Kebschull, City Planner City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Ms. Kebschull: CENTRAL REGION - PLANNING 11b SEAN PARNELL, GOVERNOR 4111 AVIATION AVENUE P.O. BOX 196900 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519 -6900 (907) 269 -0520 (FAX 269 -0521) (TTY 269 -0473) August 18, 2011 Re: Draft FY' 12 -15 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program — Comments Due Septemberl8, 2011 The Draft 2012 -2015 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is available for public review. We want to remind you that all comments are due to this office by September 18, 2011. The STIP is available for review at: http : / /www. dot. state .ak.us /stwdping/cip /stip /2012- 2015 /draftstip.shtml We encourage you to contact your Area Planner, Joselyn Biloon at joselyn.biloon @alaska.gov, or by phone at (907) 269 -0508, should you have any questions about the STIP. You may submit your written comments either be email at dot.stip @alaska.gov, or by regular mail or fax as noted on the enclosed Public Notice. The draft STIP is based on assumptions regarding future federal funding and includes an anticipated 30% reduction of future federal highway funds beginning in 2013. There may be changes to the STIP funding level as Congress deliberates the next transportation authorization bill. We will let you know if there are significant changes that impact the STIP. If for some reason this letter should have been received by someone else, or should have been sent to a different address, please notify your area planner. We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact us at (907) 269 -0520 if you have questions or need assistance. Thank you. Sincerely, Jenni \ Chief, Enclosure r Witt Planni & Administration "Providing for the movement of people and goods and the delivery of state services, State of Alaska, DOT &PF Division of Program Development g p NOTICE: Comment Period Open for 2012 -2015 Draft Statewide Transportation improvement Program (STIP) e 2012 -2015 Draft STIP is now posted online for public mment. e comment period opened Wednesday, August 3, 2011 d ends Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 5 pm Alaska time. ase visit the STIP website at: www.dot.alaska.gov /stip r detailed information. is notice will also be posted at the state's online public Mice system at: http : / /notes4.state.ak.us/pn and [.rough the department's "GovDelivery" bulletin system Mich anyone can sign up for through the DOT &PF website http: / /www.dot.state.ak.us /. You can also request Ord copies of the draft project pages and /or tabular immaries by contacting the STIP office. STIP Contact Info: Address: State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Program Development, Attn: STIP P.O. Box 112500 Juneau, AK 99811 -2500 Phone: (907) 465 -6441 Toll Free: (888) PLAN -DOT (752- 6368) Fax: (907) 465 -6984 Free Fax: (888) PLAN -FAX (752- 6329) Email: dot.stip ar,alaska.gov Web: www.dot.alaska.gov /stip ersons with a hearing impairment can contact the department by dialingAlaska Relay at 711 and asking the communication assistant to call the telephone number listed. We are also able to offer, upon request, reasonable accommodations for the special needs related to disabilities. he DOT &PF will not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin. See our full civil rights disclosure t the STIP website (above). This notice provided IAW17AAC05.160 (e) 2012 -2015 Alaska Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Need ID: 23207 Region: Central Place Name: Kenai Title: Beaver Loop Road Improvement and Pedestrian Pathway Project Description: Resurface existing Beaver Loop Roadway, add paved 4 foot shoulders and separated pedestrian pathway. Length is approx 3.75 miles. The City of Kenai will assume fri ownership and maintainance of this state owned facility V. if( ti,,, ta. !iansportation improvement Program ; upon project completion. FUNDING FFY12 FFY13 FFY14 FFY15 After FFY15 All amounts x1,000 dollars Design SM 0 21.7 0 0 Design STP 0 218.3 0 0 Right of Way SM 0 0 0 103.8 Right of Way STP 0 0 0 1,046.2 Table of Contents (STIP Project Pages) Borough /Census Area Need ID Place Name Hwy Name Project Name Page Kenai Peninsula Borough Ketchikan Gateway Borough 26160 Juneau 26334 Juneau 26335 Juneau 26488 Juneau JNU: State of Good Repair - Capital Transit Egan Drive, Salmon Creek Accel /Decel Lanes Yandukin Dr /Shell Simmons Dr Pavement Rehabilitation (Glacier Hwy to Egan Dr) Glacier Hwy Glacier Highway Brotherhood Bridge and Separated Multi -Use Path to UAS - Stage II 2337 Ninilchik Ninilchik Village Bridge Replacement 2344 Homer East End Road mile point 3.7 to 12.2 - Rehabilitation 2617 Seward Hwy MP 18 to 25.5 Rehabilitation -Snow River to Trail River 2620 Seward Hwy MP 25 to 36 Reconstruction - Moose Pass to Sterling Wye 2670 Sterling Hwy MP 157 to 169 Rehabilitation - Anchor Paint to Baycrest Hill 2673 Sterling Hwy MP 45 to 60 - Sunrise Inn to Skilak Lake Road Construction 11921 Soldotna Sterling Hwy MP 60 to 79 - Skilak Lake Road to Sterling Rehabilitation and Passing Lanes 18240 Seward Seward Road Improvements 18817 Sterling Hwy MP 83 -94 Rehabilitation 23120 Soldotna Soldotna: Funny River Road Improvements 23178 Homer Pioneer Avenue Rehabilitation 23197 Homer Lake Street Rehabilitation 23207 Kenai Beaver Loop Road Improvement and Pedestrian Pathway 23935 Sterling Hwy Erosion Response MP 150 -157 24573 Sterling Hwy MP 45.60 - Quartz Creek Road to Skilak Lake Road Rut Repair 24838 Sterling Hwy MP 45-46 Realignment 26113 Soldotna KPB: Kalifornsky Beach Rd MP16 -22.2, Paving Rehab & Signalization 26116 Soldotna Sterling Hwy Soldotna: Birch Street Signal at Sterling Highway 26409 Seward Hwy Avalance Detection Project 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 -89 90 91 92 93 8462 Ketchikan Gravina Access Construction 94 19095 Ketchikan Ketchikan Transit Needs 95 21114 Ketchikan South Tongass Highway Widening, Deermount Street to Saxman 96 23455 Ketchikan South Tongass Hwy Widening, Saxman to Surf 97 24036 Ketchikan Ketchikan: Rehabilitation /Replacement of Off- System City Bridges 98 25897 Ketchikan KTN: Waterfront Promenade - Phase III 99 26336 Ketchikan Mill Street & Intersection with Dock, Mission, and Stedman Streets Reconstruction 100