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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-12 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 2011 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:09 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, P. Bryson, H. Knackstedt, K. Koester, K. Rogers, T. Navarre S. Romain City Planner M. Kebschull, Planning Assistant N. Carver, Council Member R. Molloy, Deputy City Clerk C. Hall Commissioner Navarre 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 Navarre 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 -- September 28, 2011 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 4 -a. PZ11 -37 - A resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 4, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision (KN0001474) and Lots 60 & 61, Block 4 Redoubt Terrace Subdivision No. 7 (plat 83 -207). Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Suite #10, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Navarre MOVED to approve PZ11 -37 and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report, recommending approval with no contingencies. There were no public comments. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4 -b. PZ11 -38 - Wild Rose Subdivision, TAY Addition (A subdivision of Tract A Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai River Addition). Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 43335 K -Beach Road, Suite 10, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve PZ11 -38 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report, recommending approval with the following contingencies: • Plat does not dedicate a right -of -way. Note 3 should be removed. • Plat no longer dedicates a right -of -way. Note 5 should be removed. • Plat note 8 should be removed. Lots will be served by on -site water and septic systems that must be approved by ADEC. • Prior to recording final plat, an as -built survey must be provided to verify PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2011 PAGE 2 the subdivision does not create encroachments for the existing structure, • Recommend an exception to the minimum lot width as required in KMC 14.20.020. Development requirements be granted for lot A2. The building setback will be measured from that portion of the lot that meets the minimum lot width. There were no public comments. Commissioner Knackstedt revealed he lived in the area, but had not been a commissioner when the original plan was presented. Navarre expressed concern with encroachment issues. Kebschull noted the intent was to remove the structures. Navarre asked for a history of the structures. Knackstedt reported the house had been built in the early 1950's and there were a number of outbuildings, noting the owner planned on selling and removing the house and the outbuildings would be demolished. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 -a. PZ11 -35 - An application for a Variance Permit from the building size restriction in the Townsite Historic Zoning District for the property as identified in the Townsite of Kenai Kenaitze Addition Subdivision preliminary plat (499, 501, 503, 505, 1003, 1005, 1007, 1008 86 1009 Overland Way; 1004, 1006, and 1008 Mission Avenue; 506 & 508 Upland and, one unaddressed parcel) . Application submitted by Kenaitze Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 988, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve PZ11 -35 with staff recommendations and Commissioner Navarre SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report, noting the following findings must be met: 1. Special conditions or circumstances are present which are peculiar to the land or structures involved which are not applicable to other lands or structures in the same zoning district. 2. The special conditions or circumstances have not been caused by actions of the applicant and such conditions and circumstances do not merely constitute a pecuniary hardship or inconvenience. 3. The granting of the variance shall not authorize a use that is not permitted principal use in the zoning district in which the property is located. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2011 PAGE 3 4. The granting of a variance shall be the minimum variance that will provide for the reasonable use of the land and /or structure. 5. The granting of a variance shall not be based upon other non - conforming and uses or structures within the same land use or zoning district. Kebschull recommended approval with the following requirements: • Conditional use Permit PZ11 -36 must be approved. • Contingent upon the recording of Townsite Kenaitze Addition Subdivision Preliminary Plat. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. Jaylene Peterson Nyreen, Kenaitze Indian Tribe -- Ms. Nyreen reported the clinic had been a 20 year priority for the tribe which would add over 50 jobs to the area and bring in approximately $11 million per year for 20 years from the State Joint Venture Grant. Ms. Nyreen reported the clinic would serve a population of approximately 5200. Rogers expressed concern with nearness to the bluff and earthquake issues. Peter Klauder, Klauder and Company Architects noted the building would be engineered to meet seismic codes. Navarre thanked Nyreen for her presentation and suggested cleaning up the right -of- way issue. Peter Klauder, Klauder and Company Architects -- Klauder reported he had spent over a year on the planning of the building and presented design ideas. Twait asked about expansion plans. Klauder explained the planned expansion phase. Rogers asked if one of the buildings on the property would be moved. Klauder reported a garage structure would be removed. Twait asked about traffic issues. Klauder reported there had been no Department of Transportation analysis and the access was chosen to minimize impact. Navarre asked about parking spaces. Klauder reported 177 spaces were required, and the plan included 182 spaces. Knackstedt asked if utilities were sufficient. Klauder replied yes, noting there were three fire hydrants on the property. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bryson revealed his company was a sub consultant to the firm and recused himself from voting. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2011 PAGE 4 Navarre asked about cleaning up Section 17. Kebschull reported Section 17 was owned by the City and included a sign for the Elder Center and a large rock. Rogers suggested a park area. Kebschull reported Boy Scout Park was across the street. Knackstedt reminded the commission the issue was the variance permit. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait reviewed the appeals process procedure. 5 -b. PZ11 -36 - An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a medical clinic in the Townsite Historic Zoning District for the property as identified in the Townsite of Kenai Kenaitze Addition Subdivision preliminary plat (499, 501, 503, 505, 1003, 1005, 1007, 1008 & 1009 Overland Way; 1004, 1006, and 1008 Mission Avenue; 506 & 508 Upland and, one unaddressed parcel) . Application submitted by Kenaitze Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 988, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve PZ11 -36 and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report, noting the following criteria that needed to be met: • The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes and intent of the zoning district. • The value of the adjoining property and neighborhood will not be significantly impaired. • The proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan. • Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. • The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. • Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above - mentioned conditions should be met by the applicant. These may include, but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. Kebschull recommended approval with the following requirements: 1. PZ11 -35 Variance Permit for building size must be approved. 2. Contingent upon the recording of the Townsite of Kenai Kenaitze Addition Subdivision Preliminary Plat. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2011 PAGE 5 Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. Peter Klauder -- Mr. Klauder reported the wellness clinic would be a multi -use facility, incorporating youth activities, drumming sessions and a coffee kiosk. Jaylene Peterson Nyreen -- Ms. Nyreen noted the medical home model which is highly efficient. Twait asked for a building schedule. Ms. Nyreen noted the ground breaking would be Spring 2012 with completion during Summer 2013. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bryson recused himself. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait reviewed the appeals process procedure. ITEM 6: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS 7 -a. PZ11 -39 -An application for development in the Townsite Historic Zone for the property known as 1002 Mission Avenue (Lot 16, Block 5, Original Townsite of Kenai). Application is for a building permit for the structure located at 1002 Mission Avenue. Application submitted by Rusty Swan, Director, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, PO Box 988, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve PZ11 -39 and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report, recommending approval with no contingencies. Commissioner Bryson recused himself. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS -- None. ITEM 9: REPORTS 9 -a. City Council -- Council Member Molloy reviewed the October 4, 2011 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2011 PAGE 6 election, the October 5 Council meeting, and the October 14 work session. 9 -b. Borough Planning -- Commissioner Bryson reviewed the October 10, 2011 Borough Planning Commission meeting. 9 -c. Administration -- Kebschull reported the department had met with Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) regarding health issues within the Comprehensive Plan. ITEM 10: ITEM 11: 11 -a. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- None. INFORMATION ITEMS Quarterly Reports • P&Z Resolutions Code Enforcement Building Permits ITEM 12: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 12 -a. October 26, 2011 Commissioners Koester and Twait requested excused absences. It was decided to request cancellation of the meeting. ITEM 13: COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Navarre reported this would be his last meeting and thanked the Commissioners for their work. He reported he had requested to be the Planning and Zoning Commission liaison on Council and noted the City Council met on October 7 and hired a new city clerk who would begin work on December 12. Rogers, Koester, Knackstedt, Bryson and Twait congratulated Navarre on his election to City Council and thanked him for his work on the Commission. Koester thanked Molloy for working with the Commission. ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:51 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: CJD-u0)4-, Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2011 PAGE 7