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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-26 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 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, P. Bryson, J. Rowell, H. Knackstedt, K. Peterson, C. Smith None City Planner M. Kebschull, Planning Assistant N. Carver, Council Member T. Navarre, Deputy City Clerk C. Hall Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Smith 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. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 12, 2012 Approved by consent agenda. 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 4 -a. PZ12 -31 - Preliminary Plat - Sungate Subdivision 2012 Addition - A subdivision of Lot 1, 2 and 4, Block 2 Sungate Park Subdivision and Lot 1 Poore Subdivision and showing utility vacation. Plat submitted by Integrity Surveys, Inc., 43335 K -Beach Road, Suite 10, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve PZ12 -31 and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, recommending approval with no contingencies. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were no commissioner comments. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4 -b. PZ12 -32 - Preliminary Plat - Lot 3C, Youngblood - Warren Subdivision McKeirnon Addition. Plat submitted by Terry Eastham, 33986 Community College Drive, Soldotna, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve PZ12 -32, including staff recommendations and Commissioner Smith SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, recommending approval with the following requirements: • If the easements are not vacated, easements must be shown on the final plat. • Correct street name Fourth Avenue instead of 4th Avenue. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 PAGE 2 • Remove Hayes Way from the plat. • Correct the subdivision name to the east to show Lot 1B, Seaman Subdivision 2008 Replat. • List name of property owner. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Smith requested verification a driveway over an easement was allowed. Kebschull responded yes. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 -a. PZ12 -30 - An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a professional office for the property known as Lot 13, Block 2, VIP Ranch Estates Subdivision Part 7 (820 Set Net Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Scott & Heather Huff, Integrity Surveys, Inc., 820 Set Net Drive, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Smith MOVED to approve PZ12 -30, including staff comments and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, noting the following criteria must 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: • The permit is limited to the operation of Integrity Surveys, Inc. as described in the application and letter dated August 24, 2012. The permit is not transferable to another owner /business without review PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 PAGE 3 and approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Twait opened the meeting to public hearing. Scott Huff, Applicant - reviewed the application and offered to answer questions. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Knackstedt noted he agreed with the staff recommendations. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait read the 15 day appeal process procedure. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7 -a. Discussion /Recommendation -- Lease Renewal - Lot 7A -1, Block 2, FBO Subdivision No. 5 (470 North Willow Street), Federal Aviation Administration, Automated Flight Service Station. Kebschull reviewed her memorandum included in the packet. Bryson asked if the FAA was in agreement. Kebschull reported the lease request came from them. Peterson asked if expenses were usually included in a lease. KebschulI reported each lease was different and required different things. Knackstedt reported he agreed with the City Manager's decision to change the lease, and noted there might be discrepancies that needed clarification. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to support the lease renewal with consideration of items listed above and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. PENDING ITEMS -- None. 9. REPORTS 9 -a. City Council - Council Member Navarre reported on the September 19 City Council meeting and noted Jake Arness had been nominated to the Planning and PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 PAGE 4 Zoning Commission and action would be taken at the October 3 meeting. 9 -b. Borough Planning - Commissioner Bryson reported on the September 24 Borough Planning Commission meeting. 9 -c. Administration - City Planner Kebschull reminded the commissioners of the October 5 Open House for the Comprehensive Plan and noted she had information for them regarding the November conference. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED - None. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS -- None. 12. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -- October 10, 2012 No commissioners requested an excused absence for the October 10 meeting. 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS - None. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:38 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: i4-aZ, Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 PAGE 5