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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-22 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 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, C. Smith, J. Rowell, H. Knackstedt, K. Koester P. Bryson (excused), K. Peterson (excused), City Planner M. Kebschull, Council Member T. Navarre, Deputy City Clerk C. Hall Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Rowell SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -d. MOTION: Consent Agenda Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Rowell SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1 -e. *Excused Absences • Commissioner Bryson • Commissioner Peterson 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 -- August 8, 2012 Approved by consent agenda. 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None. 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS -- None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 -a. PZ12 -25 - An application for a Conditional Use Permit for an assisted living facility for the property known as Government Lots 27, 28, 29, 32, 33 & portions of Government Lots 34 and 31 (11823 Kenai Spur Highway). Application submitted by Riverside Assisted Living, LLC, Robert Nash, P.O. Box 740, Zephyr Cove, Nevada. MOTION: Commissioner Koester MOVED to approve PZ12 -25 and Commissioner Smith SECONDED the motion. City Planner Kebschull reviewed the staff report included in the packet, noting the following criteria 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 proposal 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 requirement: • Facility be licensed by the State of Alaska and managed in compliance with State licensing requirements. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 22, 2012 PAGE 2 Twait read the rules for public comment and opened the meeting to public hearing. Robert Nash, 10365 West Highlander, Boise, ID 83709 -- Applicant reviewed the information included with the application and offered to answer questions. Smith asked about relocating tenants from the trailer park. Nash noted they would work with tenants on an individual basis and possibly offer financial assistance with moving. Twait asked about access from South Spruce and possible expansion. Nash noted the drawing was still in the planning phase, that access would be possible and expansion of services was also possible. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Knackstedt, Koester, and Smith noted their support for the project. Twait asked administration about possibilities for the current tenants. Kebschull noted state law provided a time frame for moving and noted there were spaces available in the other trailer parks within the city. Kebschull reported each case would be looked at individually and all mobile homes needed to meet HUD safety guidelines. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Twait read the appeals process procedure. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7 -a. Discussion /Set Public Hearing -- PZ12 -20 - A resolution of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommending Kenai City Council amend Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.320, "Definitions," to add definitions for uses listed in KMC 14.22.010, "Land Use Table" and to amend other existing definitions. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to set a public hearing on Resolution No. PZ12-20 for September 12, 2012 and Commissioner Koester SECONDED the motion. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 22, 2012 PAGE 3 8. PENDING ITEMS -- None. 9. REPORTS 9 -a. City Council -- Council Member Navarre reviewed the August 15, 2012 City Council meeting which he telephoned into from Bethel, invited the commissioners to attend Industry Appreciation Day, and thanked Koester for her service. 9 -b. Borough Planning -- No report. 9 -c. Administration -- Kebschull reported on the Comprehensive Plan and current code enforcement issues. 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Pat Porter, Mayor -- Thanked Koester for her work on the commission and her dedication to service. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS -- None. 12. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 12 -a. September 12, 2012 Commissioner Twait requested an excused absence from the September 12 meeting. 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Koester thanked the commissioners for allowing her to be a part of the Commission and noted it had been a great learning experience for her. Knackstedt noted Koester would be missed, both by the Commission and the community. Twait wished Koester good luck in her new journey. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:31 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 22, 2012 PAGE 4