HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-12 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 12, 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.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Chair J. Twait, H. Knackstedt, J. Arness, K. Peterson,
C. Smith
P. Bryson (excused)
Planning Assistant N. Carver, Council Member T. Navarre,
Deputy City Clerk C. Hall
Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Smith SECONDED the motion. There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Smith MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Peterson
SECONDED the motion. There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
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
a. *November 28, 2012
b. November 28, 2012 - Work Session Meeting Summary (Information Only)
Approved by consent agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS — None.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS— None.
7. NEW BUSINESS — None.
8. PENDING ITEMS — None.
9. REPORTS
a. City Council — Council Member Navarre reported on the issue of the bird viewing
platform on the Kenai Flats.
b. Borough Planning — No report.
c. Administration — Carver requested the Clerk's Office cancel the second meetings in
November and December 2013 due to the holidays, noted the City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk would attend the first meeting in January to discuss
commission /committee responsibilities, roles, issues, and; noted a work session
regarding raising chickens within the City would be scheduled.
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED
Mark Schrag, 312 Princess — spoke about maintaining a balance between being business
friendly and maintaining an attractive place to live, noting businesses would come to the City
when the population warranted it.
Bob Molloy, 513 Ash — thanked the Commission for their service during the past year and
wished them Merry Christmas.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Board of Adjustment Decision - Enforcement Order and Condemnation Order -
Lashbrook, Sandra
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b. 2013 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule
c. Planning & Zoning Commissioner List
12. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
a. January 9, 2013
There were no requests for excused absences from the January 9, 2013 meeting.
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Knackstedt wished everyone Merry Christmas.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:13 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
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Corene Hall, CIVIC, Deputy City Clerk
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