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Home My WebLink About2012-02-08 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2012 -- 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS VICE -CHAIR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice -Chair Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. 1 -a. Pledge of Allegiance Vice -Chair Knackstedt 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: P. Bryson, J. Rowell, H. Knackstedt, K. Koester, K. Peterson, C. Smith Chair J. Twait (excused) City Planner M. Kebschull, Assistant Planner N. Carver, Council Member R. Molloy Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Rowell SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Rowell SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -e. *Excused Absences • Jeff Twait 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. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 25, 2012 Approved by consent agenda. 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT - None. 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 4 -a. PZ12 -01 - Preliminary Plat - Lot 1, Poore Subdivision (A resubdivision of Government Lots 6 & 7, located within the SW 1/4 S6, T5N, R10W Seward Meridian) Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Suite #10, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ12 -01 and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet pertaining to the proposed preliminary subdivision plat which provided the following recommendations to amend subdivision plat as proposed: • Provide verification of the distance from the structure (located on Lot 1) to the property line. This information is required to determine if an encroachment will be created with the dedication of Eagle Rock Drive. • If distances obtained show an encroachment will be created with the plat, an application for a variance to the front setback requirement must be submitted and approved by the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission prior to recording of the final plat. • Remove or amend Note 1. This property is located in the City of Kenai and subject to zoning restrictions for land use. • Remove or amend Note 2. This property is subject to setback restrictions for the City of Kenai Rural Residential zone which requires a front setback of 25 feet from all street rights -of -way. • Remove Note 6. This property is located in the City of Kenai and any road construction must meet City of Kenai development requirements. • Renumber remaining notes accordingly. City Planner Kebschull advised that she had discussed the possible encroachment with Vice -Chair Knackstedt and that there were two options provided for under KMC 14.10.070, Subdivision Design Standards, that the Commission could consider: 1. Make a recommendation to decrease the proposed 60 foot ROW extension, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 8, 2012 Page 2 of 5 "Planning & Zoning Commission, may, in its discretion by majority vote of its members, lessen this distance to not less than fifty (50) feet "; or 2. "When minor streets adjoin unsubdivided property, a half street at least thirty (30) feet in width may be dedicated and whenever subdivided property adjoins a half street, the remainder of the street shall be dedicated." The Commission discussed the proposed subdivision and agreed the topography and wetlands in the area restricted development in the area. MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to amend PZ12 -01, pursuant to staff recommendation of supporting the Less than full dedication of the right -of -way width in accordance with KMC 14.10.070 and that topography and wetlands restrict any further development. Commissioner Smith SECONDED the motion. Kristine Schmidt, 513 Ash Avenue, spoke in opposition of the amendment. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: PASSED UNANIMOUSLY VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 4 -b. PZ12 -02 - Section Line Easement Vacation Plat Associated with Tract A, Kenai Landing Cottages Subdivision. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Suite #10, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Koester MOVED to approve PZ 12 -02 and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet pertaining to the section line easement vacation and recommended approval with no contingencies. VOTE: PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7 -a. PZ12 -03 - A resolution of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 8, 2012 Page 3 of 5 recommending Kenai City Council amend section 14.20.145 "Recreation Zone(R)" to incorporate changes to the land use table KMC 14.22.010 for purposes of consistency. Discussion. Set public hearing. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the memorandum included in the packet noting the resolution's proposed amendments to KMC 14.20.145 and KMC 14.22.010 are for consistency and format changes. Public Hearing was set for February 22, 2012. 7 -b. PZ12 -04 - A resolution of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission recommending Kenai City Council amend KMC 14.22.010 "Land Use Table," to allow Bed and Breakfast in the Recreation Zone as permitted. Discussion. Set public hearing. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the memorandum included in the packet. Public Hearing was set for February 22, 2012. 7 -c. PZ12 -05 - A resolution of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission recommending Kenai City Council amend Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.150, "Conditional Use Permits," To expand the authority of the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider requests for extensions of permits in situations where the Conditional Use Permit has lapsed or expired due to non -use; to extend the time for extensions from 6 months to up to one (1) year each; and, to provide an express appeal process. Discussion. Set public hearing. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the memorandum included in the packet and Council Member Molloy, sponsor of the proposed legislation, provided further explanation of the proposed code amendment. Public Hearing was set for February 22, 2012. 8. PENDING ITEMS 8 -a. Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 - Amending 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 (RR -1) and the Urban Residential (RU) Zoning Districts. (At its November 16, 2011 meeting, the council postponed Ordinance No. 2597-2011 to the August 1, 20I2 meeting and the ordinance was referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission so the Commission could continue to consider the changes proposed Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 8, 2012 Page 4 of 5 in this work product during the Comprehensive Plan Process.) 9. REPORTS 9 -a. City Council - Council Member Molloy reviewed the action agenda from the February 1, 2012 Council meeting included in the packet and provided a brief summary related to Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA) - Mineral Rights, Easements and Pore Space. 9 -b. Borough Planning - Commissioner Bryson reported the meeting had been cancelled and he had no report. 9 -c. Administration - Kebschull advised staff would be forwarding notification to residents and requesting feedback related to the Angler project and reminded commissioners to proceed with caution in further discussion on such matters. Kebschull reported the Judge affirmed the decision of the Board of Adjustment on the Oral Argument of Disque Appeal. Kebschull noted a newsletter publication will be completed and forwarded to all property owners within the city related to the Comprehensive Plan review. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED - None. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS - None. 12. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - February 22, 2012 Commissioner Bryson requested an excused absence from the February 22nd meeting. 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS - None. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:05 p.m. Minutes prepaxed and submitted by: 4 s� S 'odigh, d City Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 8, 2012 Page 5 of 5