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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-24 p&z packetCITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA** ~ Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo January 24, 1996, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 10, 1996 January 16, 1996 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. OLD BUSINESS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Kenai River special Management Board Minutes of Dec. 7, 1995 b. Borough Planning Commission Action from Jan. 8, 1996 c. Revised Kenai River Ordinance Draft d. Kenai Habitat Restoration and Recreation Enhancement Project Info. e. Summary of 1996 Building Permit Activity f. Planning and Zoning Commission Roster 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA** - Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo January 10, 1996, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 13, 1995 December 27, 1995 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ96-2, Subdivision Plat Approval-Airport Lease Property, Norville Replat b. PZ96-3, Subdivision Plat Approval-Misty Haven Subdivision, Replat of Tract A c. PZ96-4, Subdivision Plat Approval-Richka Park Estates 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ96-1, Conditional Use Permit, Katmai Hotel, Halfway House 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. OLD BUSINESS: a. PZ95-58, Warehouse Subdivision b. Comp Plan 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Planning Commission Agenda for January 8, 1996 b. Fax to Continuum Corp c. Reappointment Letters 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA** ~ ADENDUM 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ96-1, Conditional Use Permit, Katmai Hotel, Halfway House Letters against proposed permit: (NOTE: Listed In Order Received) 1. Mrs. Arlene H. Moll 2. Dawn Craig 3. Thomas Rhyner 4. Mary Zolman 5. Edward & Dani Sue Fortner 6. Angela King 7. Mary Lopez 8. Daniel A. Conetta 9. Christine Lagoutarie 10. Larry W. Jackson 11. Jennifer Daniels 12. Wayne Tressler 13. Paula Tobin 14. Kimberly Cowie 15. D. DeMitta 16. Paul & Page Rhodes 17. Lori M. Andersen 18. Shanette Wik 19. Frances Butler 20. Donna M. Messer 21. John P. Gensel 22. Peggy Cartwright Letter withdrawing permit application: Jim Singree 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: 23. Autumn Steiner 24. Viann Mack 25. Karin Gensel 26. Tammy Bidwell 27. Kathe Groleske 28. Dawn M. Brighton 29. Laurel Carlton 30. Trish A. Dorman 31. Judilee Forrest 32. Valerie Malanaphy 33. Joanne Byford 34. Richard K. Yoder, Jr. 35. Pam Nuccio (?) 36. Tim Howard 37. Pat Walton 38. Mary Booth 39. Patricia Pierce 40. Kimberly Andres 41. Tim Iverson 42. Mark Langfelt 43. Maurice L. Peterson 44. Julie Marcinkowski d. Minutes from Kenai River Advisory Board, December 7, 1995 e. Proposed Kenai River Protection Area Ordinance Information CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA** Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo January 10, 1996, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, John Booth, Karen Mahurin, Kevin Walker Others Present: Councilman Smalley, City Engineer Jack La Shot, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Goecke noted that PZ96-1, Conditional Use Permit at the Katmai, has been pulled as noted in a letter from the applicant. Goecke stated he felt the item should be removed from the agenda. Walker responded that there were a number of people wishing to speak to the item. Goecke noted that technically there was not an item. Walker stated that the Commission did not have to take action on it; however, it was a published hearing. Councilman Smalley commented that he agreed that it was a pulled item based on the letter; however, since there were a number of people from the public, the Commission may want to make some time available for public comment. Smalley suggested that the comment could be heard under Item 4 or Item 13. Smalley stated an adjustment to Item 4 might be appropriate. MR. GLICK MOVED TO REMOVE PZ96-1 FROM PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MOVE IT TO ITEM 4 TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO SPEAK BUT NOT AS A PUBLIC HEARING. SECONDED BY MS. MAHURIN. Walker asked if Mr. Glick wished to also move to approve the agenda. GLICK ADVISED YES. VOTE: GLICK YES WERNER-QUADE YES BOOTH YES WALKER YES BRYSON GOECKE MAHURIN YES YES AGENDA APPROVED. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 13, 1995 December 27, 1995 PHIL BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 13 AND DECEMBER 27, 1995 MINUTES. MOTION SECONDED BY CARL GLICK. ~ Chairman Walker asked if there were any changes or adjustments? None noted. Walker asked if Bryson wished to include a request for unanimous consent. Bryson stated yes. Walker asked if any opposed to unanimous consent? None noted. MINUTES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: Chairman Walker noted discussion was open for a Conditional Use Permit for a halfway house at the Katmai Motel. Walker asked if there was anyone in the public wishing to speak to this item. Jim Singree, owner of the Katmai Hotel. Singree noted that Linda Zaugg was supposed to be in attendance and asked if she was in the room. Someone from the audience advised she would be arriving late as her plane had had problems. Singree stated he did not want to take up too much time as he did pull his permit application. Singree asked if there was anyone in the audience who was bidding on this project? None noted. Mr. Singree noted that he and Rick had been at the Katmai for nine years and it has been a tough nine years. Singree stated that winters are really tough because they are the oldest hotel in town. He stated they have tried everything and a few companies have came through with projects that have helped. He noted that except for July and August, business is just not there. So, when he heard about the proposals for the CRC, he called the department in Anchorage and requested a packet. He stated that he understood it would be a minimum security facility and he felt that he could do that. When he received the packet, he noted that he felt it was pretty intimidating. Surveillance is great, administrating is very expensive. Singree stated he had two weeks involvement before deciding to pull the permit after response from the public. Singree stated he wished Ms. Zaugg was here because she could answer a lot of questions. Singree stated the current prison system is overloaded and a lot of these people are no more that DWI offenders, minimum offenders. Singree stated that according to the packet they would have had to house five different types of offenders. Singree stated that he knew there would be no way that would ever get passed the City of Kenai. He stated he realized that when he looked at it; however, he thought that possibly there might be some way he could offer housing for that offense status to make them qualify for the facility. Singree stated it was their intention to use their facility for what it is intended for. He noted they have eleven months of the year with 40 beds that lay there drawing dust. Singree stated he fully intends that if the Department of Corrections ever rescinds their status to DWI's he will try to bid on the project one more time. Singree stated that the standards speak for themselves; they are very stringent. He stated that surveillance is very strict, even for DWI's. They are checked once an hour and they have to be monitored whether they are at school, church, jobs, etc. Singree reiterated that he fully intends to apply again if they ever change the requirements. Singree asked if anyone had any questions of him noting he had seen the Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 Minutes -standards and the bid packet. Although, he commented that he could not give pertinent information to the packet itself, but he could enlighten the public somewhat about what j it entails. Singree stated he had talked with drug counselors today and feels if given a chance he could offer a program and offer a minimum security facility using his facility and helping his business as well as the City of Kenai. Chairman Walker asked if there was anyone else in the public wishing to speak to this item. Individual asked if they could reserve their right and address the Commission later. Also asked if Ms. Zaugg would be heard when she arrived. Walker advised that with the consent of the Commission he would like to take a recess to give Ms. Zaugg time to arrive. Mr. Bryson asked if Chairman Walker would prefer not to go on with Item 5. Walker responded he would prefer to recess and asked if there were any objections. RECESS: 7:18 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ms. Linda Zaugg, Department of Corrections-Ms. Zaugg stated that Mayor Williams asked her to attend the meeting to hopefully address the concern about halfway houses, what they refer to as CRC's. Ms. Zaugg noted that Corrections has had a Request for Proposal (RFP) on the street about 3 weeks. Zaugg stated that several people were in Kenai about three weeks ago for a quick meeting at the Legislative Affairs Office for a Pre-proposal Review or Bidders Review. Zaugg stated the meeting was for anyone who was interested in submitting a bid to have an opportunity to ask questions of the contracting agency. Zaugg stated that the people in the Kenai area have until January 22nd to file a proposal. Zaugg noted that until then, they will not have a clue who is interested or where they may want to put a halfway house. Zaugg stated the only reason she is aware of the one in Kenai is because this is apparently the only person who was filing within city limits which require zoning. Zaugg stated that one of the requirements in the RFP is that anyone choosing to bid on the contract has to comply with any city or borough ordinance or zoning requirements. Zaugg noted that at the bidders conference there were a total of four or five separate vendors or individuals that attended the meeting. Zaugg stated they could find themselves on January 22nd with zero bidders or they could find themselves with six. Once the 22nd arrives, people will file their proposal. The contract officer for the state will review the proposals and make sure they have met all of the requirements. If it does not, it will be thrown out. The proposals that survive that phase, are sent to a committee for review. Zaugg stated in theory they come up with what is the least costly but hopefully the best program. This is not always the least costly but usually close. Zaugg noted the committee review process tends to take a matter of weeks. Once that is done, the contract is tentatively awarded. Then, there is a ten day process wherein the unsuccessful bidders have the ability to protest. Zaugg gave an example of a past protest in this area relating to experience wherein the bid was thrown out. Zaugg noted that she had been allowed to come to this meeting only because she had been invited by the Mayor. She explained that during the bidding process she is limited Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 Minutes in what she can say. Zaugg advised she could answer questions about halfway houses. Zaugg handed out information she had brought with her. The first sheet contained the Department of Corrections statistics for January 10th. The facilities are at 104 percent capacity. Zaugg drew the attention to the darkened areas on the sheet noting that those institutions were over capacity and read specific statistics for institutions. Zaugg commented that Wildwood is able to use pretrial as a holding facility which keeps them from being over capacity at Wildwood sentence facility. Zaugg shared a graph showing growth rate for offenders for a five years period. Zaugg stated that sentenced misdemeanants are the fastest growing group at the moment. Zaugg commented that all the graphs she was sharing show a steady growth. Zaugg explained how in Alaska the prisons have cycles wherein the population goes down when people are busy such as in the summer. The population starts to grow in September to mid-December. On January 1, the population will start to climb again until spring and then will drop again. Zaugg stated that when the facilities start to get full that they try to funnel as many people as they can, in Anchorage particularly, into halfway houses. Zaugg advised that there are a total of 446 halfway house beds. That can go up to 475. The difference is those numbers are perdiem beds for the cycle. Zaugg noted that perdiem beds are paid for as they are used. Today, there were 419 people in halfway houses; there were 20 beds available in Anchorage at the Cordova Center. There were another 25 beds available at another facility. Zaugg stated that at Monday at Sixth Avenue, they brought in in addition to the 119 people they had in-house, they brought in 50 people who were scheduled to report. Zaugg explained these are court-ordered commitments. They are the misdemeanant population. Zaugg explained they may be first offender DWI's who bailed out but must report to serve their time. Zaugg stated in Anchorage people are told to schedule their time with the jail. These are the low-risk population who get into the halfway houses. Zaugg commented there are two things that are true of the people who go to jail. One, almost everyone gets out, and almost everyone goes home. Zaugg noted that Kenai's percentage of misdemeanants of the statewide population is 7.2 percent. Juneau is 7.0 percent. Juneau has 45 halfway house beds today and there is a contract on the street asking for another five beds. Juneau is consistently full. There is a halfway house in Bethel. The misdemeanant total for Bethel is 9.7 percent. There are 41 halfway house beds in Bethel and it will be raised to 51. Matsu Valley shows 9.9 percent. Zaugg commented that it is known that at any given point in time in Anchorage halfway houses, there are 35 and 40 Palmer case numbers housed. Zaugg continued stating they had just closed an RFP for the Matsu for 40 beds. The number for Kenai is a bit smaller. Zaugg stated that they knew, based on the number of people that they take back and forth to Anchorage, when they get overcrowded at Wildwood. People are taken either via van or plane to Anchorage. They serve three to five days in an Anchorage halfway house and then they are released and sent back by plane to Kenai. Zaugg stated that is not very cost effective and it doesn't help transition. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 Minutes Zaugg stated that if you are talking about a 20 bed halfway house in Kenai, roughly 15 occupants would be misdemeanants. The others would be furloughees. Zaugg stated these are the people who she assumes people are concerned about. Zaugg noted that these people are at the end of their sentence, the last six months to the last year. They are coming home. They will be in the community when released. Zaugg stated they know that the first six months of their release is the most critical time. They know that the chance of reoffending during that period of time is much greater than it will be later on. Zaugg stated the key is to stabilize as they are moved back into the community. One of the things a halfway house does is give 24 hour awake supervision for someone who is being edged back in to the community. Zaugg stated that on any given day in a halfway house population of 20 that population would be one or none, but it will probably be about 1. The other two beds in the halfway house will be taken by people who are already in your community, people who are on probation, but for some reason they are not doing well in the community. Zaugg stated that they are trying to use the halfway house to stabilize them. Zaugg stated there has been a decision in this state by the last administration not to put untreated sex offenders in halfway houses that are on furlough. Zaugg qualified this by explaining that if you are coming out of jail, if you are an untreated sex offender, you will not go to a halfway house. If you are a treated sex offender, you will have an opportunity to go to a halfway house. If you are coming out on probation, you are an untreated sex offender and your sentence has ended, what is your preference (directed to the audience)? That they be next door or that they be in a halfway house where the probation officer can place them and stabilize them. Zaugg continued stating that this is someone who is getting out of jail anyway and it is not totally without risk. The goal is to try to figure out how to try to move people that are 1 moving into the community anyway. Zaugg continued explaining why an RFP for 40 was not put out. She stated that there had been a concern that people who were not from this area would end up here. Additional materials were distributed showing the halfway house population for the last year, RFP's, rules for halfway houses, etc. Questions from the audience: Questioned what was meant by contracting out and how Corrections was involved. Zaugg explained that Corrections contracted with private individuals to provide services. Corrections does have requirements that must be followed. Zaugg stated there are training programs offered. In addition, Zaugg stated there are two vendors in Anchorage who have offered to allow people to tour their facilities. Zaugg stated that if anyone would like to do that they should contact her office and they would set up a tour for them. Question asking if Corrections follows up to see that monitoring is taking place and what the requirements are for staff backgrounds and training. Zaugg explained there are training requirements. Smaller halfway houses are required 20 hours a year, larger halfway houses are required 40 hours a year. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 Minutes Zaugg explained how offenders are scored on a designation form to see if they are appropriate for placement at a halfway house. Zaugg explained offenders are scored by .~ how serious is the current offense, how much time before release date, what type of crime or conviction, past behavior, is there a history of escapes and how long ago, is there a history of violence, security level, custody level, etc. All these are scored and if they don't add up to a minimum risk, they will not be placed at a halfway house. Staff also looks at attitude. Question if Department of Corrections has any obligation to allow for public comment or a public hearing. Comment noting that had this not been in the City of Kenai, no one would have known that this is happening. Zaugg responded that the public hearing phase is at the Planning & Zoning. Zaugg stated that public knowledge would be based on the advertisement in the paper for the RFP. Zaugg noted that part of the problem with the previous application in this area was there was no zoning in the borough. Zaugg stated the normal method for public comment is through planning and zoning. Zaugg noted that every place in the state, with the exception of Kenai and Matsu, have zoning. Zaugg stated there is not a mechanism set up for public hearing in the Kenai borough. Zaugg stated she has spoken to the Chamber of Commerces in Kenai and Soldotna and Nikiski and to the city council. Question about who helps to stabilize the occupants in the halfway houses. Zaugg advised it may be halfway house staff or a probation officer if they are on probation or parole. Zaugg explained how occupants of halfway houses are checked on and what happens if they are not where they are supposed to be. Zaugg explained there is a certain amount of leeway. If they don't show up within that time limit, law enforcement agencies are notified and they are picked up and taken back to the correctional facility. Once, that happens they are not given a second chance for roughly 90 to 120 days depending on what it was that caused the lateness. If they were just late, they may be given a second chance. The second time, it probably doesn't matter. Zaugg stated that since most of the people are misdemeanants anyway, they are not going to have another opportunity because they have to wait that 90 to 120 days and they will probably complete their sentence by then. Question relating concern with possibility of cuts in funding from the legislature based on what happened a few years ago. And that if cuts took place and there was a halfway house here, they could send sex offenders here from other places. Zaugg stated she couldn't guess what the legislature might do. Comment from public that there is absolutely no guarantee that we won't have a well spoken inmate at the halfway house that may have been charged with sexual abuse of minors. Zaugg stated only if they had completed treatment. Question if that was successful completion and Zaugg responded yes. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 Minutes Comment that it bothers them that to say they will only house minimum DWI repeat offenders. DWI repeat offenders are just as much of a threat as felons. ~ Zaugg wrote on the chalk board the difference cost for maintaining an offender in an institution ($110), halfway house ($50), and on probation ($5) per day. Zaugg asked for example, if you have someone who is sober do you pay $110 a day to keep them locked up or $50 a day in a halfway house. Question from the public that they heard the person who murdered Joe Vogler was from a halfway house. Zaugg stated it was her understanding he was at a halfway house. Also, statement that there was an escapee from API who killed several children at Russian Jack Springs. Also, added that the comments regarding DWI that he had been hit by a drunk driver when he was on a bike. Also, questioned about plea bargaining and sex offenders who bargain to lower charges. Zaugg stated she was not involved in that part of the process. Comment that he had received a paper from Hawaii and they had sent their worst offenders to Texas because it was cheaper to keep them. Suggestion that Alaska should consider the same idea. Zaugg stated that Alaska has gotten tougher on crime and have made tougher laws. But, additional facilities have not been funded. Police officers have been funded but have not funded additional probation officers. If the system is going to work, it is necessary to take care of the whole system. Zaugg stated that for a number of years only certain things have been addressed and now the system is out of kilter. Mahurin stated she needs to understand how it works. Mahurin stated that in theory Mr. Singree could have contracted here and assumes that he doesn't have a background in this area. Mahurin stated that if this came about, and he had the halfway house, he would have had 20 to 40 hours of training. Then, he would have hired people to staff the facility. Mahurin stated in essence it is possible to have someone come in who has no training, has a facility, is well intentioned, but doing it to make money. People are hired with good intentions but they are not trained. Zaugg stated there are requirements for training and academic background in the RFP. Mahurin stated it is a concern and she had not realized it until tonight that Department of Corrections that didn't staff and run and do the monitoring for the houses. Zaugg stated that years ago the Department of Corrections had staffed and ran a halfway house in Anchorage but a decision was made toward privatization. Goecke stated he thought he read or head that anyone could own the halfway house but must have a manager who had two years or so experience. Isn't the manager required to have some background? Zaugg stated there is a requirement for a bachelor's degree and a certain number of years experiences, anywhere from three to four years. Zaugg stated education could be substituted for experience. Zaugg stated he was right that you could own the operation and not have experience but hire someone to do that. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 Minutes Question if it is possible to designate a halfway house for misdemeanants only? Zaugg stated that is not what is needed. Zaugg stated that beds are needed for furloughs, felons, and relief for probation officers. Discussion with audience about why Alaska doesn't operate a work release program from the institutions. Zaugg explained that it had been tried when she was at Wildwood but it had not been successful. Mayor Williams thanked Ms. Zaugg for coming to the meeting. The Mayor explained that this is the third in a series of meetings that have been held in the last year regarding halfway houses. Williams stated we have been fortunate to have Ms. Zaugg at two of the meetings. She has made a similar presentation before city council. Williams stated that was one of the reasons he felt it would be good for her to make a presentation before the Planning Commission. Also, it gives a broader view of what halfway houses really are and what the need for halfway houses are in society. Williams stated that part of his view of this is that if in fact 7 percent of the incarcerated people in the state of Alaska are in fact citizens of this community, then that same 7 percent probably has the opportunity or right to be incarcerated here in a halfway house if in fact they will come home to this area. Williams stated he thought we needed to ask ourselves do we take the position that 7 percent of our population we would rather not deal with, not be here at all. And, should we pass them on to Matsu or pass them on to Anchorage. Or, do we as a community take the whole situation and say we can take the responsibility for those people. The city's position, to clarify any misunderstanding, is that we want to see the state exhaust the opportunities through the RFP process through private development to see if there is something out there that can be used or delegated as a halfway house. If there is absolutely no opportunity for any type of a halfway house situation within the private sectors, the city may open public hearings and with a decision by the council and Planning Commission, the city may entertain some thoughts of entering some type of partnership with the Division of Corrections to in fact build a facility that could be used and leased out to independent operators. That is only as a last resort. Williams stated that he wanted to dispel any notions that the City of Kenai is jumping through a lot of hoops and demanding that the city be put into a position of building a halfway house of our own. Recess: 8:35 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ96-2, Subdivision Plat Approval-Airport Lease Property, Norville Replat RON GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ96-2, SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL, AIRPORT LEASE PROPERTY, NORVILLE REPEAT. MOTION SECONDED BY TERE5A WERNER-QUADE. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 8 Minutes Bryson went on record that he would be abstaining from voting and discussion on this item as his firm has discussed the project with the developer for providing services. Chairman Walker asked for additional staff comment. La Shot noted that the vote would be on the substituted plat; however, the staff report does not change. Walker asked if the maker of the motion would care to clarify their motion as far as the substituted plat. GOECKE ADDED TO THE ORIGINAL MOTION THAT THE INITIAL PLAT BE SUBSTITUTED WITH THE NEW PLAT THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED AT THE MEETING. WERNER-QUADE CONCURRED. Chairman Walker asked if anyone in the public wished to speak to this item. None noted. Commission discussion. Mahurin stated she noted that sewer is available but water is not. Mahurin questioned if there were no water lines. La Shot stated he should have said that water is not available, but it could be brought it from some distance; however, he wanted to call attention to that. La Shot stated it could be fairly close but on the adjacent private property. The builder of the lot may or may not have access to the water. Booth asked if the city was aware of what the developer was going to do with the lot. Walker stated he did not. La Shot stated he have heard rumors but is not at liberty to say. Goecke asked Mrs. Ischi if part of the plat took out any of the Dairy Queen parking area. Ischi stated she is not looking at the substitute plat that the Commission had but the plat that she had viewed there was a stipulation wherein the driveway coming into Dairy Queen off of the Spur that would be left as an access all the way back to the drive through. Ischi stated that it is supposed to be done before anything is done on the plat so that is left for driving in and out for public use. Glick asked if the new business would use that driveway also. Ischi stated she is not sure and that there are a lot of rumors as to what the development will be. It is her understanding that Dairy Queen may end up with the back side of the structure. The driveway will be for public access mainly for the Dairy Queen. Cliff Baker advised that the driveway that comes in off the Spur Highway is straight with the access easement. So, the driveway would be used to come in off the highway. Vehicles would turn right to the other lot or a left to Dairy Queen. It would be a multiple access point. VOTE: BRYSON ABSTAIN WERNER-QUADE YES GOECKE YES BOOTH YES MAHURIN YES GLICK YES WALKER YES APPROVED. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 9 Minutes b. PZ96-3, Subdivision Plat Approval-Misty Haven Subdivision, Replat of Tract A ~~ CARL GLICK RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ96-3, SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL FOR MISTY HAVEN SUBDIVISION. SECONDED BY RON GOECKE. Chairman Walker asked if additional staff comment. La Shot stated nothing. Walker asked for public input. None noted. Commission discussion. None noted. VOTE: WERNER-QUADE YES GOECKE YES BOOTH YES MAHURIN YES GLICK YES BRYSON YES WALKER YES APPROVED. c. PZ96-4, Subdivision Plat Approval-Richka Park Estates CARL GLICK MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF PZ96-4, SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL FOR RICHKA PARK ESTATES. MOTION SECONDED BY TERESA WERNER-QUADE. Walker asked for additional staff comment. La Shot stated nothing additional. Walker asked if anyone in the public wished to speak. None noted. Commission comments. Bryson noted he would be abstaining due to past conflict on this tract. Walker stated he understands the commission is recommending approval of the plat as it is before the Commission. Walker stated he has strong concerns as to the use or potential use of Tract A in this particular configuration. Walker asked if he could obtain some comment on that. Mr. Hall stated they felt it was appropriate to split the property into two pieces and that was his only comment. VOTE: GOECKE YES BOOTH YES MAHURIN YES GLICK YES BRYSON ABSTAIN WERNER-QUADE YES WALKER NO MOTION PASSED 5 TO 1. Planning & Zoning Commission ~ Page 10 Minutes 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ96-1, Conditional Use Permit, Katmai Hotel, Halfway House Conditional Use Permit application pulled by applicant. 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. OLD BUSINESS: a. PZ95-58, Warehouse Subdivision Chairman Walker stated that on the bottom of the memo from administration the question before the Commission is, "Does the Commission agree that this satisfies the Commission's requirements?" Ms. Mahurin stated she does not feel that this satisfies the Commission's requirements. She stated that she thought the Commission was very concerned that there be some trees and natural vegetation. The comment saying that landscaping is undisturbed natural vegetation including spruce and birch trees, Mahurin noted she didn't see any of these on the property. Mahurin stated she understood it was winter and it would not be possible to see where grass is but she had a feeling that there was to be some buffer and some shrubbery, grass, and trees were going to be left. Mahurin noted she doesn't see any of that and she doesn't feel this plan meets what was decided after the discussion. Clint Hall, owner of the property. Hall stated that the new landscape plan was the result of what he understood the Planning and Zoning Commission had decided upon. Hall stated he thought the Commission understood that on a small commercial lot that trees were not an asset to the lot. In the first landscape plan, there was some natural vegetation. Hall stated he thought the Commission preferred to see shrubbery and grass in preference over trees. This plan is the result of what he thought came out of the first meeting. Hall stated that on the back 42 feet of the lot that the first plan had natural trees across the back of it. Hall noted that a neighbor came and requested that they leave 42 feet of buffer so they did a lot line adjustment to satisfy a neighbor. Hall stated that what his understanding from the original meeting that he would substitute the natural trees in front with shrubbery and grass along the front of the building and not just one front corner but both front corners. That is what the new plan should identify. Mahurin commented that sometimes what is wrong with discussions is that they are remembered differently. Mahurin stated she remembered Hall's comments that he needed places for snow removal, places for equipment, etc. Mahurin stated she lives in the area and was very disturbed to drive by and see what she considers a clear cut. Mahurin stated she thought trees could be part of the front part of a building. She stated she felt it would have enhanced the front part of Hall's building. Mahurin stated she has a lot of concerns with a developer who comes in and completely levels the lot whether it is a home or a business. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 1 1 Minutes Hall stated that a small commercial lot is difficult to have a lot of natural landscape. Hall stated that he thought they were all in agreement to the shrubbery and grass. Hall noted that winter had set in and they have not had an opportunity to perform on the landscape plan. Mahurin stated she did understand the weather interrupted the plan. Mr. Glick stated he drove by the property. He asked if Hall had cleared to the lot line. Hall stated it was 42 feet. Glick asked if the back side was the 42 feet he was referring to. Glick asked if in the spring Hall intended to put the shrubs and grass in. Hall stated it was their intention to put nice landscaping in in the spring. Hall stated that regarding the trees that had been on the corner, he had not thought they were very attractive. He reiterated he thought the Commission preferred shrubbery and grass. Mahurin stated that Mr. Smalley had reminded her that Mr. Hall had met the percentages. She stated that she understood that; however, that she still has a concern. Mr. Hall asked if the Commission had reviewed the minutes from the original meeting. Walker stated that was before the Commission. Walker stated he would like to read one statement out of those minutes, "Mr. Goecke stated that he felt as long as Hall was willing to put shrubbery in front of the office in the two front corners and plant some grass that would look nicer than weeds." Walker stated that one concern that he believes Ms. Mahurin is looking at is that the Commission is not seeing where there would be grass planted. Walker stated that he thought the original plan had showed one edge either natural vegetation or some kind of landscaping, to the east side. Walker stated the newest plan does not indicate any vegetation other than the two corners and it indicates somewhat a larger snow removal area and no vegetation on that area. Walker stated that if that area was to be used for snow only that perhaps grass or low lying foliage could be placed there as well. Mr. Hall stated that what he left the Commission was a picture. Hall noted he has never owned a small lot for development. Hall stated he understood they were going to need more snow removal area. At that meeting he did address that because he put the plan together before realizing that. Hall stated he had made a statement to that effect at that meeting. Hall stated he hoped that was reflected in the minutes. Hall commented that when he left the last meeting he prepared this new plan thinking he knew what the Commission was looking for. Chairman Walker asked if there was further discussion. Mr. Booth stated that he was not on the Commission when this item had been heard before so his point of view will be based strictly on what he sees now. Booth stated he also lives in that specific area. Booth stated he personally would like to see more grass than what is shown on the plan. Booth noted that on the drawing on the roof overhang that you have also had cars parking in that area and you have been using it as a Planning & Zoning Commission Page 12 Minutes parking spot versus the designated areas on the plot. Booth stated he is personally hoping Hall will plant grass in a lot more area than is designated on the plan. Hall stated that before he had drawn up the plan he was not sure what the Commission was looking for so he went to city hall and researched other plans. In addition, he stated he tried to look at the actual developments. Hall commented that that a lot of performance has not taken place and that he would like the opportunity to show the Commission what kind of performance they will have with their landscape plan. He noted that they fully intend to have a nice building and landscape plan. Hall added that they have 100 percent intention to fulfill the landscape plan or even beyond what is noted on the plan. Mr. Goecke stated that in the minutes that basically the last thing Mr. Hall had said was that Hall confirmed that the backside would be bare. There was nothing said about the side area and Goecke said that he sees this as a question. Ms. Mahurin stated she would like to thank Mr. Hall for coming back and working with the Commission. She asked that Mr. Hall know that she is not coming from a punitive perspective at all. Mahurin stated she is happy to hear Hall say is 100 percent committed to this plan. Mahurin stated she is anxious to see what will happen in the spring and she is willing to give Mr. Hall the benefit of fulfilling his plan. Mahurin said she is trusting that she will see things differently in the spring time. Chairman Walker asked if there was a motion to approve the site plan as presented. Bryson stated that he was in a situation wherein apparently Richka Subdivision status has changed and he will be abstaining from this action because of potential involvement with the developer. MR. GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ95-58 SITE PLAN FOR WAREHOUSE SUBDIVISION. Mr. Walker advised there is not a new resolution before the Commission. Walker stated that he believed the Commission needs to approve or not approve the site plan that was placed before the Commission as the Commission had asked for it to be brought back. MS. MAHURIN MOVED THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGREE THAT THE AMENDED LANDSCAPED PLAN AS SUBMITTED DOES SATISFY THE COMMISSION'S REQUIREMENTS, BUT REQUEST THAT THE CITY REPORT BACK IN LATE SPRING AS TO LANDSCAPING ON THE LOT. MOTION SECONDED BY MR. GLICK. VOTE: BOOTH YES MAHURIN YES GLICK YES BRYSON ABSTAIN Planning & Zoning Commission Page 13 Minutes WERNER-QUADE YES GOECKE YES WALKER YES b. Comp Plan Chairman Walker noted the Commission had an update on the Senior Center before them. Ms. Kebschull advised the Commission that the information was written and revised by Pat Porter, the Director at the Senior Center. Kebschull advised the Commission that this is the last two pages and once this is reviewed a final draft will be available for the Commission's review. Walker asked for comments or discussion on this item. Councilman Smalley advised that the librarian had spoken with him in regards to the discussion last meeting. She had informed him that the library was 10,000 square feet. Smalley asked if the body wished to mention anything about the potential new services that will be available in the private sector. Kebschull advised that a statement had been placed in the document referring to discussion about such a facility. Walker noted if no additional comments, we would consider the board approval of the Senior Center revision. 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council Councilman Smalley commented that the Mayor had mentioned in his discussion earlier about the city possibly going into some agreement with the state on a halfway house. Guests from a Nikiski High School club called Handiworks spoke to council. They are working with an individual from the State Forestry and a private logger. They would be willing for a fee per lot size to come in and identify beetle kill trees or infected trees should the city decide it wants to go into some sort of operation to remove these trees. Primarily this would be on Section 36. No action was taken on their proposal. Smalley noted that public hearing projects were separated as they felt to the city they were all prioritized projects and they wanted to send a resolution for each of them. Council had a discussion about setting a public hearing for the Thompson Park Water and Sewer Special Assessment District. Smalley noted there were five large lots that had assessments against them. Smalley explained the assessment process for these lots. The Mayor wanted the council to look at those lots as being assessed exorbitantly. Smalley noted that the council was not ready to make a special arrangement and consideration but to keep with the code. Meeting for the special assessment scheduled for February 7th. The city did not recommend an LID project for the Kenai River Bank restoration proposal as submitted. The city attorney, city manager, and finance director went through it and such a project does not meet the criteria to involve funding. Discussion about the bed tax issue and other forms of developments for revenue within the city. One of those looked at was the "sin" tax. This deals with the games of skills and chance. The city may look at assessing some Planning & Zoning Commission Page 14 Minutes sort of tax on these. Figures were presented showing gross receipts of $9 plus million dollars. There will be public hearings on this. A number of municipalities across the state do this. For example, Juneau collects approximately $275,000 a year. Matsu collects a similar amount. Council took no position to hire a lobbyist for this year in Juneau. The money has been budgeted. A letter was received from Mr. Burton in Juneau stating that it does appear at this time that the well project of $960,000 will not be forthcoming, at least on the Governor's prioritized list. Ms. Mahurin commented that she hoped city council realized that most games of chance are non-profit organizations. Smalley assured Ms. Mahurin that council understood that. Walker asked if council understood how many of the non-profit organizations are not from this community. Smalley stated yes noting that he had a complete list of those revenues. A number of dollars are being generated here that the revenues are being shared through contractual agreements with entities across the state. Smalley stated there is a set limit with some of those of a million dollars per license. Walker commented that he had seen many applications for non-profits from other areas to raise funds here. Walker noted that perhaps this is a good source of revenue for the city. Smalley noted that council has not taken any position; council will discuss this in the future. Smalley noted that when the bed tax was implemented that it was agreed that in the future other sources of funding would be investigated. Those included tourism dollars and they are finally getting around to looking at other sources of revenue. Ms. Werner-Quade asked Mr. Smalley how the public hearing for Item 4 would be advertised. Smalley noted it has been done. Hearings have been sent, individuals have received documentation of costs, and the hearing will finalize the costs. Werner-Quade asked if it would be during the council meeting on the 7th and if it would be in the newspaper. Smalley stated he believed every individual had been notified and it would be posted in the paper. b. Borough Planning Mr. Bryson stated that the Borough Planning Commission met last Monday and it was a long meeting. Bryson stated that on the agenda, Items through E1 were approved. Item E1 was a proposed land classification in the Homer area. It was a petition to classify a borough property as residential in part and preservation in part. The property is situation on East Hill Road escarpment so it is heavily cut by gullies. After extensive testimony both in Soldotna and at Homer, the recommendation was to classify the area as preservation. This was due to the extreme contours in the area. That will be sent to the assembly as a recommendation. Item E2, was an ordinance establishing an advisory planning commission for Kachemak Bay. The Planning Commission had voiced the concern that the area was too large. The ordinance went before the administration and the Mayor had recommended as originally proposed by Councilman Drathman. After receiving the Mayor's comments, the commission concurred with his recommendation. A petition to vacate an easement at Rappe Gallant Subdivision was approved. Public hearing F2, a vacation on Whisper Way, was denied. Item I8, from the City of Kenai on Beaver Loop Road, was approved. One item Planning & Zoning Commission Page 15 Minutes on the Consent Agenda was removed for discussion at the request of the owner of the property. This was an after-the-fact permit to place additional fill in the Cooper Landing area. The borough did not take action on the item; they did discuss it. The item has been advanced to administrative review at the state level and it has gone beyond the appropriateness of borough comments. It is an area they have previously put in about 1000 cubic ;yards of fill in one of the overflow channels in the Cooper Landing area. They want to put additional fill in the channel. The ordinance establishing a Planning Commission for Funny River was recommended to be approved. A work session was held before the regular meeting that lasted two hours. The administration has taken the recommendations from the special board that was set up for the Kenai River and drafted an ordinance for the river. This is much less restrictive. Copies of the draft were supplied to the Commission as a handout for tonight's packet. Bryson noted that he felt that there are several areas of the draft will need to be tightened. One, they need to better define where the habitat area is; they refer to 60 percent cut banks. But, they don't say what constitutes a 60 percent bank. Also, mean high water line in river areas subject to tidal effects need to be addressed. Bryson stated he doesn't feel the current definition is adequate. Bryson read information on variance and stated he questioned what all reasonable use was and this may need to be reviewed. Bryson commented on other sections of the draft. Mr. Booth asked about the PDS permit resolution. Bryson advised that he had a copy if Mr. Booth would like to look at it. The resolution was proposing initial support of the general concept. Bryson stated it was non-specific. c. Administration Jack La Shot advised council will be looking at the draft regarding the flood at their next meeting. La Shot stated if anyone had any input to call him prior to noon on Friday and he would provide that input to council. La Shot informed the Commission that even though the city didn't get the additional funding asked for for the well, the city still has approximately $1.5 to $1.7 million available. The new well house design proposal will be before council at their next meeting. La Shot noted there is a strong possibility the city will be looking at a different design than the other two well houses that is less expensive. Mr. Walker asked La Shot if the new well water would be clear. La Shot stated that the new water had samples drawn today. La Shot stated the first set of tests look real good. The color is below detectable limits. Walker asked what opacity gradient was being used. La Shot stated color units. La Shot said well house one is 15 units, well house two is 45 units. Walker asked about the other inert materials commonly found in well house two water. La Shot stated no real problems. Walker asked if this water would meet current and near future federal standards? La Shot stated arsenic has been found at low levels but could rise with use. Smalley asked if the capacity had increased. La Shot stated at 1000 gallons. La Shot commented that for Kenai water it is the best he has seen. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 16 Minutes 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Planning Commission Agenda for January 8, 1996 b. Fax to Continuum Corp c. Reappointment Letters 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Ms. Mahurin stated she understood the Commission had a meeting on the 16th and another on the 23rd and stated she will be at those meetings. Ms. Mahurin asked to be excused from the meeting of January 24th and the meeting of February 14th. Walker stated there may be concerns about attendance on the February 14th meeting as he would also be out of town. Mahurin stated she would be out of state. Councilman Smalley stated he may be gone on the 16th but would definitely be gone on the 23rd. Mahurin commented about the "sin" tax and how it reminded her of a song. Mahurin reminded Councilman Smalley that even the sale of Girl Scout cookies that the majority of the money leaves the area. Ms. Werner-Quade commented that regarding landscape site plan reviews that she feels the Commission should scrutinize the plans when they come before the Commission in the future. She feels they have been lax in the past and that what occurred tonight is some of the fall out. Werner-Quade extended sympathy to the victims of the fire. Chairman Walker reminded the Commission of the meeting on January 16th and will expect to see everyone in attendance. Ms. Werner-Quade stated she would not be in attendance because of a family member having surgery. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MEETING ADJOURNED AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 P.M. Res tful y submitted: M ril n Kebschull Administrative Assistant Planning & Zoning Commission Page 17 Minutes CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes January 16, 1996 1. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Kevin Walker, John Booth, Karen Mahurin Members Absent: Teresa Werner-Quade Others Present: City Engineer Jack La Shot, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: RON GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 1996 AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY CARL GLICK. AGENDA APPROVED. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. PZ96-5-Landscape Site Plan Review, Continuum Corporation Leo Grasso representing the Continuum Corporation stated he would like to have members of their committee address the Commission regarding the landscaping of the project. Mr. Grasso stated that Merle Dean Feldman would be speaking for the corporation on the landscaping portion of the project. Merle Dean Feldman explained that she had done a lot of work within the city on flower beds. Ms. Feldman explained that Mr. Grasso had asked her to bring continuity to the gardens that had been established in Leif Hansen and bring that style into the assisted living center. Ms. Feldman shared a picture of the Buchart Gardens in Victoria. Ms. Feldman stated she had brought the picture to share because this would be the typical type of island beds that would be established. She stated they will have vivid colors to appeal to the senses and trees and shrubs incorporated in the island beds. Ms. Feldman stated she had drawn the island beds on the plans to show where they would be located. Ms. Feldman explained that the interior gardens, as shown on the plans, will loop in and out around areas. The gardens around the Alzheimer's unit were drawn outside the fence, but will actually be inside the fence. Ms. Feldman explained that all of the plants and shrubs used will be capable of surviving in this climate. She stated that one of the things that she had thought about when planning the gardens was that they need to enhance the residents stay while they are there and bring joy and comfort to them. Ms. Feldman stated that when people walk through the gardens she believes that people will feel good about living there. The gardens were designed with that in mind. Ms. Feldman offered to answer any questions. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 1 January 16, 1996 Mr. Bryson asked if the area around the planted islands would be turfed grass. Ms. } Feldman responded that there would be grass surrounding each island and the grassed area would be the natural pathways. Bryson asked if that would be the case around the living quarters. Ms. Feldman stated yes, the areas would be grass and that all of the gardens would be done in the Buchart fashion where there would be grass surrounding them. Feldman stated that the grass makes the plants and the flowers come alive. It also provides natural pathways for people to stroll. Mr. Bryson noted that the area is lacking in variation in topography and asked if there was going to be an effort to contour the area. Ms. Feldman stated that there would be contouring on the back boundary (directing their attention to the drawings). Feldman showed where the dirt will be pushed up noting it will form a natural woodland boundary in the back. Feldman stated there is already a boundary that exists there but it will be made to be more distinct. Ms. Feldman stated that Pat Porter has asked her to help at the Senior Citizen's Center with some island beds there to bring the same feelings into that area. Feldman added that some of the beds will be mounded up higher than other beds to provide interest and detail. Mr. Booth asked if the plants chosen will have longevity to them or if they will need to be replanted frequently. Ms. Feldman stated these plants will last forever. Feldman explained that the planting will be done similar to Leif Hansen. Ms. Feldman explained that three years ago, the soil was taken apart, pumice was brought in, peat and leaf mulch was added, etc. Feldman stated that at these gardens they will actually have a grinder and be grinding up materials to bring a lot of natural material to build up the soil. Feldman stated that is the secret to the longevity of the plants. Feldman added that in Alaska, if the perennials can reach down and have an everlasting source of minerals, they will survive and it also protects their roots. If they stay in primarily peat soil or primarily clay soil, they cannot survive the winters. All the plants that have been planted in Kenai have survived for three years. Feldman stated they will be looking at the plants to make sure that the plants need as little upkeep as possible. Feldman noted there will need to be a gardener but this will help. Feldman stated that a lot of the Buchart Gardens have beautiful evergreen shrubs and small trees that are actually in the island beds and these provide architecture to the beds. Feldman stated she felt that architecture was lacking in the Kenai gardens. Feldman noted that these gardens will contain shrubs that will be shaped and the small trees to provide an interesting architecture. Mayor Williams stated that it may be possible to redesign Leif Hansen gardens at the same time using the overburden and soil from this project. He stated it may be worthwhile to work together on a joint project. Ms. Feldman stated she had attempted to make sure there would not be any tricky areas for people to trip over. Feldman explained that the island beds were close enough to the walkways to be viewed closely but not so close that people might trip over them. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 January 16, 1996 Feldman noted there will be fountains in a couple of areas adding that water does wonders for people. Ms. Mahurin asked where the Alzheimer's unit would be housed. (Ms. Mahurin was shown the unit on the drawing.) Ms. Feldman stated that the flowers for that area have not been chosen but that she will make sure that they are very, very beautiful and will be very bright colors. Mr. Booth asked what the average height of the beds would be questioning if they would be too high creating problems with security. Ms. Feldman stated they would be one and one-half to two feet high, nothing that would be too distracting. Mr. Bryson asked if the area designated for snow storage is proposed to be left graveled or would it be sodded also. Ms. Feldman stated there would be no gardens in the area but it would be a grassed area. Lynn Robbins stated she had been asked to finish the presentation, explain the site plan, show the Alzheimer's unit, explain parking, and any other questions that may arise. In addition, she stated she would go over the final floor plans and show overheads from another building that was just completed. Commission moved to audience to view the overhead presentation. Ms. Robbins displayed an overhead of the site plan, minus the gardens explaining that the gardens were not complete when the site plan was prepared. Ms. Robbins clarified the Alzheimer's unit's location on the plan noting it will have a secure perimeter and that the gardens will be inside the fence. Robbins noted there were a few questions on parking and stated she had picked up a copy of the code and explained how they had interpreted the code. Robbins noted that when the building was designed they ended up with 21 spaces not including the parking that would be available around he drive area. Robbins explained how they used the ordinance to come up with the 21 spaces. Robbins noted that each person had been supplied with a copy of the outline she was referring to. Robbins stated that in the daytime there will normally be eight full-time employees on staff, approximately 5 staff in the evening, and three on graveyard shift. Robbins stated that according to the code, there needs to be one-half parking space for each employee. Robbins stated her question to the Planning & Zoning Commission is that when they figured their total spaces required they took the maximum number of employees which was eight and one- half space for each employee would be four spaces. That is the number they used for employee parking spaces. Continuing, Robbins stated that if a half parking space was needed for each employee on all three shifts and you added that number together, they would still meet the parking requirement. Robbins stated she wasn't sure which method to go by but they had thought it was based on employees on shift. Robbins explained that the numbers on the sheet relating to visitors and traffic flow were given to them by a national traffic study by the National Assisted Living Facilities of America. The numbers are the average number of visitors at a typical assisted living Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 January 16, 1996 facility will have on any given day. Ten percent of the residents will have visitors on the day time shift. Autumn Court will have 56 residents so ten percent will be '~ approximately 6 visitors. On the swing shift you usually have the most traffic you have, after 3 or 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the evening. At that time visitors will go up to about 15 percent, that would be about nine visitors at Autumn Court. On the evening, grave yard shift, there are no visitors. Holidays will be the peak time. On an average shift, 25 percent of your residents will have family come and visit. In this facility, that would be 15 visitors on any given shift. Robbins stated they had reviewed the code and it required a half space for each employee. Robbins noted that the nurse on staff will be included as an employee and an extra space can be added for her. It is required that there be one parking space for every five beds which would mean the facility would need another 11 parking spaces. That gives a total of 16 and the facility has 21 spaces not including the parking that is available in the drive area. Robbins stated they estimate six vehicles could park in that driving area. In addition, there is an additional area that is available for parking and at any time there is a need for more parking that area can be turned into parking. Robbins asked if the Commission had any questions on how they arrived at the numbers for parking spaces. No questions were noted. Robbins continued her presentation on the overhead showing floor plans of the facility. Beginning on the bottom floor, Robbins noted it would have a beauty shop, resident storage, kitchen storage, staff room, bathrooms, and commercial laundry. On the first floor, Robbins showed where the entrance to the facility would be, the porte-cochere on the driveway, a break room, large dining area, and reception area. Robbins directed the Commission's attention to the large pictures on display. Continuing, Robbins showed how the resident rooms would be located on each wing. Robbins showed the Alzheimer's wing on the plans and noted it allows for an extra common space for activities in that area. Robbins explained the second story will house more independent, more ambulatory residents. The first floor will be an assisted living area for those residents needing more assistance with ambulation and more assistance throughout the day. Robbins noted that the second floor is home to the physical therapy suite and showed where it was located on the plans. Robbins noted the room will house the physical therapy room, exercise equipment, and a recreation area. The room is open to the dining room below. Robbins informed the group that they had just opened a new building just before Christmas and they had brought pictures to show what some of the typical residences that they have built look like. Robbins stated they were hoping to give the Commission an idea of the clients they serve as well as what the finished product will look like. Robbins displayed pictures of a client in the new facility. Mr. Glick asked if this facility had the same floor plan as the building in Kenai would have. Robbins advised no; this facility was a one story in comparison to the Kenai facility which would be a two story with four wings. Ms. Mahurin asked if the residents used their own furniture. Robbins explained that the residents bring all of their belongings with them. Robbins noted that some of the things they do when a resident moves in is hang curtains adding that they provide the blinds. In addition, they hang a wall paper border. The resident is allowed to choose the borders. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 January 16, 1996 Robbins showed a picture of the dining area noting it's warmth. Ms. Mahurin asked if there would be refrigerators and microwaves in the individual units. Robbins explained that all of the individual rooms have kitchenettes. In the Alzheimer unit, there are special considerations for that. Robbins displayed some of the living areas noting they are smaller areas located in corridors and this helps to make them more intimate. Mayor Williams asked if the facility had an established procedure for residents who pass away because of the sensitive nature with this facility being close to the Senior Citizen Center and other senior housing. Ms. Robbins explained there is one unit on the first floor which has been set aside for hospice. This is used for clients whose general health may be deteriorating and they may need 24-hour nursing care for the final four to six weeks of their life. They can receive hospice care and Medicare will pay for it through a home health hospice program. This allows those residents who have lived at the facility to remain there and receive additional care. Robbins noted this is the shortest wing and only has four units to allow more intensive care in that area. If somebody has a condition which will require more care, they can receive it as long as it only lasts six weeks. In Alaska, 45 days of 24 hour care in a hospice situation is allowed. Robbins stated that care be taken so that you don't make people feel isolated noting that this is still their residence and it is important that they remain there with family and with friends. There is a meeting area and a room for the families so that they can sit and receive counseling. Robbins stated they have a social worker who works both with the families and the residents. The residents also go through a very difficult time when they have a friend or someone who has been close to them and they have a terminal situation that they have to go through. The social worker helps them work through those problems and coordinates with them. Robbins noted that it is very important for them to discuss things, to talk about things, and to be angry about things. Robbins stated occasionally they may have people who die unexpectedly and they had not been moved to the hospice area. Again, Robbins stated it is very important to the residents of the facility that they understand what happened, they help plan the funeral, and they all go to the services if they want to. Robbins stated that the whole facility acts as a family unit whenever there is a death and that it is very important that the process is coordinated through the social worker. Bereavement follow-up will be provided. Mayor Williams asked if there was a procedure if someone died stating who needed to be called, etc. Robbins stated that as part of their Policy and Procedure Manual there is a death policy that informs the staff step-by-step the steps they need to take when there is a death in the facility. This includes contacting the family, notifying the proper authorities, to who signs the death certificate, notifying the physicians, etc. Mayor Williams stated he had been having brief conversations with the hospital in Soldotna as they have been looking at trying to determine whether or not they should expand into some kind of an outpatient clinic or day service facility in Kenai. Williams asked Robbins in her opinion, would she think that it would be proper for the hospital to pursue such a project. Especially, in light of the fact that so many older citizens may be moving into the Kenai area. Robbins clarified what Mayor Williams meant by a facility. Mayor Williams explained that it could be a clinic which could even offer day surgery but with no overnight facilities. Ms. Robbins stated that they have worked Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 January 16, 1996 with similar situations in other areas. Robbins stated they have suggested in other areas that facilities offer day surgery and also serves as a clinic. Robbins stated that '~ they have found that in a lot of areas that people in rural locations don't have access to the same medical facilities as they do in some of the other towns similar to Kenai and Soldotna. Robbins stated that one of the benefits to Kenai would be if they could build here and it could help by providing Kenai with more specialists in other fields as well as having the same day surgery. Robbins stated they have been working with FHP and some HMO's on a national basis in Washington and one of the new concepts that has been approved is that new hospitals have no overnight accommodations and everything is done on a same-day surgery basis. They are looking at contracting with skilled nursing homes to provide overnight care. Mayor Williams stated a meeting would be planned with the Board of Directors at the hospital in late February or early March and asked if he could contact Ms. Robbins for information to present at this meeting. Ms. Robbins stated she would be glad to help prepare a packet and to be present at the meeting. Robbins noted that the City of Kenai is showing a very good growth pattern, stable economy, and stable community. Robbins commented that Kenai is positively a good place to live. Robbins commented that the way the hospice is designated is that the hospital would even be allowed to contract with the facility and use the beds in that one wing as hospice. Mr. Booth asked if the hospice wing would provide for relatives staying there. Robbins advised that the rooms are large enough to contain a love seat or a sofa bed. Robbins stated they are allowed to stay and encouraged to stay noting that very often the final days are family oriented. Mr. Verdugo advised that in each of the wings there is one room that is larger which will allow for a pull out couch. Verdugo noted that at any given time that room may be occupied so that all of the other rooms have been designed to be large enough to accept a cot. Robbins stated that death is very much a part of life and very much a family activity. Mr. Verdugo explained that in the Alzheimer unit that larger rooms can provide for a care giver spouse who can stay there but with the staff be given necessary breaks. Robbins noted that you will find that the spouses of Alzheimer residents will stay in that wing but be allowed to take part in the other activities of the more active residents. Ms. Swarner asked if there was an age requirement for the facility. Ms. Robbins stated it depends on if the city requests an age requirement. Robbins noted that their financing will set a limit of 62 or over and that will be the only age restriction placed on the facility by HUD. Robbins stated that sometimes cities do ask to place an age restriction on the facility. Robbins noted that the typical resident is over 80 and anyone younger is usually there because of a medical problem. Ms. Swarner stated that was her question that if the facility is leasing out beds overnight care through the hospital if that would be possible based on age restrictions. Ms. Robbins stated they are not licensed to do that and that would have to be provided through a skilled nursing home. Robbins stated the only thing they could provide would be if it would be for an elderly patient who met the other criteria and they wanted to contract to use the hospice bed for up to six months. Medicare would be allowed to pay for that. Ms. Mahurin clarified the use of the second floor. Ms. Robbins stated the second floor could be listed as independent living with support services. The second story would be used for those residents who need meals, may need housekeeping, may need some Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 January 16, 1996 assistance with bathing. But, these residents are able to get up, get dressed, and move _ about on their own. Mobility is the major issue between the two floors. The first floor '~ will have nursing care available and the residents do not need to be ambulatory. Ms. Mahurin questioned if 8 staff members would be sufficient with 56 units taking into consideration the office, nursing, and custodial. Ms. Robbins stated they may end up with more staff than that the eight is just average. You have the administration, secretary, food service person, servers, four aides, noting it adds up fairly quickly. Ms. Robbins noted that the people on the second floor are not being bathed and dressed and that makes a big difference. About 25 residents on the first floor have someone getting them up and dressed. The people upstairs are helped with laundry, housekeeping, and most of those services are done on the swing shift. Ms. Mahurin asked what the approximately charge for renting a room on a monthly basis would be. Ms. Robbins said it would be different for the second floor versus the first floor. Ms. Robbins stated they had been working with the state's Choice Program. This program has Medicaid vouchers for people with low to moderate income and the program qualifies people by income and by need. An individual must have two daily living skills that they need assistance with to qualify for this program. When an individual has two skills they need assistance with and fall in the low to moderate income level, the state has a Medicaid voucher program they qualify for. This program will pay from $1100 to an average of $1800 per month. Robbins said they are agreeing to accept the vouchers for those Medicare clients. Robbins said there are few places accepting the vouchers and they will be the only ones in this area. The second floor rooms will rent for between $1800 to $2200 a month and the first floor they will be approximately $3000 per month. The nursing component brings the expense up. Mr. Booth asked if the traffic pattern for personnel inside the building insured some type of security for the Alzheimer's patients. Ms. Robbins advised it is a secured area with doors that are monitored and alarms that will go off if anyone leaves. Ms. Robbins added that when the weather is nice the outside doors can be opened but it is secured with a fence. Mr. Booth clarified that the traffic pattern for everyone else would be at the ends of each of the wings. Ms. Robbins noted there will be an aide assigned to each wing. Mr. Verdugo explained that Alzheimer patients will have a bracelet that allows them to be electronically monitored. Mr. Booth asked how the staff would insure everyone was out of the building during a fire. Ms. Robbins stated that quarterly fire drills are required on each shift so that all employees are trained. Discussion on how fire drills are held and residents are accounted for. Ms. Robbins stated that fire drills are held using national standards that they must follow. Ms. Robbins added that all the doors are on automatic closure and it is a sprinkled building. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 January 16, 1996 PHIL BRYSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE APPROVAL OF THE SUBMITTED SITE PLAN AND THE PROPOSED PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS AS STATED. MOTION SECONDED BY KAREN MAHURIN. VOTE: GLICK YES BRYSON YES GOECKE YES BOOTH YES MAHURIN YES WALKER YES MOTION PASSED. Chairman Walker thanked the Continuum Corporation for their presentation and commented on the excellent presentation. 4. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. Resp ctfull Submitted: ~.. Maril n Kebschull Administrative Assistant Planning & Zoning Commission Page 8 January 16, 1996 ~~ AGENDA RENAI CITY COIINCIL - REGIILAR MEETING JANIIARY 17, 1996 7:00 P.M. RENAI CITY COIINCIL CHAMBERS A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council 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. B. SCHEDIILED PIIBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) `~~~~~ 1. Senator Ted Stevens - General Remarks 2. Mike Rozak - Teen Center 3. Jean Rimple - League of Women Voters/Development of Steering Committee for "Kids Voting - Alaska." C. PIIBLIC HEARINGS ,~~~~~ ~ 1. Ordiaance No. 1671-96 - Finding that a Portion of Tract C, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision (as Shown on Attachment A) is Not Required for Public Purpose. 2. Resolution No. 96-6 - Transferring $2,450 in the ~~~ ~ Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund for Wiring of Automatic Doors to be Performed by Kachemak Electric. ~~~~ ^,,,~~ 3. Resolution No. 96-7 - Awarding a Contrjct for '~/ Engineering Design Services on the Pro ect Entitled "Thompson Park Improvements Production Wellhouse No. 3" to Wm. J. Nelson & Associates for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $26,300.00. /~~ -~,J~ 4. Resolution No. 96-8 - Changing the Appropriations by '~d~ $26,300 in the Capital Project Fund Entitled "Water Well Development - 1995." -1- 17~~T~ nt ~~~"'f ~. 8. N~~~ ~ ~ /v° _ " y /,~~ ~ 10 . 11. ~'~ ~~~ 12 . ~ ~~~~"~ Approval - Alaska Sales & Service, d/b/a National Car Rental - Request to Terminate Lease in Airport Terminal. Approval - Change Order No. 2/Kenai Senior Center 1995 Addition (Solarium) - $700.00. Discussion - Thompson Park Water and Sewer Improvement Special Assessment District - Assessment Roll Discussion - Kenai Peninsula Borough/Kenai River Protection Area Ordinance. Discussion - Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies. a. Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing. b. Commercial Drivers Drug and Alcohol Testing. Discussion - Position Classification Study/City Manager Report. Discussion - Recommended Changes to Kenai Municipal Code Personnel Policies. EBECIITIVE SE88ION I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCIISSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council R. ADJOIIRNMENT -3- KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B SOLDOTNA, ALASKA ~ ~' ~, January 22, 1996 7:30 P.M. Tentative Agenda ~ Jal:n Hamneli3aan A. CALL TO ORDER . Cbairnan Areawids Twrrn Expires 1995 B. ROLL CALL Philip Bryson vi~~ cvairm~ C. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF 1{~~aa cis CONSENT AGENDA T°rrra Exoiras 1998 Arm Wl:rtmor~-Pa`nter All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and noncontroversial by the Planning Parliarr;an?ariarz P~loose Pass Area Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these Tarr. Expires 1997 items unless a Planning Commissioner or someone from the public so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Peggy C.1$oscaoci regular agenda. PC M:,miser Saldav.a C.ty If ou wish to comment on a consent a enda item or a re ular a enda item other than a ublic Terrrt Expires 1997 y g g g p hearing, please advise the recording secretary before the meeting begins, and she will inform the Wayne Carpenter Chairman of your wish to comment. PC Member Seward City Terrn Expires 1995 1. Time Extension Requests -None r'tober# Clutts PC Member 2. Plats Granted Administrative Approval A rl:ar Point Tern. Expires 1998 3. Plats Granted Final Approval Under 20.04.070 -None Wes Coleman PC Pdembsr Soldotna City 4. Coastal Management Program Term Exo•~s 1995 Leroy t'iannaway a. Coastal Management Program Consistency Reviews PC Member Homer City Term Expires 1998 1) Ninilchik; Timber Harvest; Campbell; KK 96-01 Ellis Hensley, Jr. PC Memiser 2) Seward; Gravel Excavation; Metco, Inc.; AK 9512- Nikiski 16AA Tenn Expires 1996 areal Johnson b. Conclusive Consistency Determinations Received from PC Member ICasilof Area D GC Term Expires 1997 Tam xnoctc c. Administrative Determinations and Informational Items PC Member Cooper Landing Term Expires 1998 3. Strawberry Acres Cox Addition East of Kenai City; Preliminary Swan Surveying KPB File 96-013 J. COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS 1. Cook Inlet; Cook Inlet General NPDES Permit for Oil & Gas Exploration, Production, and Development; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; AK 9509-020G 2. Consistency Review; Tustumena Lake; Boat Basin; Sipes; AK 9505-53AA _ K. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS L. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS M. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS N. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS O. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: A work session with the Assembly's Land Use Committee, Kenai River Working Group, and the Kenai River Special Management Area Board is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B. The topic will be a proposed Kenai River ordinance and timeline. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is February 12, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers at the Borough Administration Building in Soldotna. MISCELLANEOUS INEr ORMATIONAL ITEMS NO ACTION REQUIRED 1. Soldotna Planning and Zoning Commission January 3, 1996 Minutes 3 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ,, PLANNING COMMISSION t BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING i CONFERENCE ROOM B SOLDOTNA, ALASKA January 22, 1996 7:30 P.M. Tentative Agenda John Hammelmaa Chairman Areawidc Term Expires 1996 Philip Bryson vice Ch~irraan :Cenci City Term Expires 1998 Ana °IJhitarore-Painter P2rliaa:eaiarian Alloose Pass A_=ea Term Expires 1997 Peggy G. Boscacci PC Member Seldovia City 11 Term Expires 1997 Wayne Carpenter PC Member Seward City Term Expires 199b Robert Clans PC Member Ar:chor Point Term Exrzires 1998 Wes Caleman PC Member Soldotna city Term Expires 1996 Lemy Gaanaway PC Member Homer City Term Expires 1998 Eliis Hensley, Jr. PC Member Nr7riski Term Expires 1996 Brent Johnson PC Member Kasilof Area Term Expires 1997 ~ Tom ICnock PC Member Cooper Landing Term Expires 1998 A. CALL TO ORDER lDb ~-~~Ir B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and noncontroversial by the Planning Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Planning Commissioner or someone from the public so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda. If you wish to comment on a consent agenda item or a regular agenda item other than a public hearing, please advise the recording secretary before the meeting begins, and she will inform the Chairman of your wish to comment. 1. Time Extension Requests -None 2. Plats Granted Administrative Approval 3. Plats Granted Final Approval Under 20.04.070 -None 4. Coastal Management Program a. Coastal Management Program Consistency Reviews 1) Ninilchik; Timber Harvest; Campbell; KK 96-01 2) Seward; Gravel Excavation; Metco, Inc.; AK 9512- 16AA b. Conclusive Consistency Determinations Received from DGC c. Administrative Determinations and Informational Items ~n C'ii, r•~~yor j. Commissioner Excused Absences '+5a Palker ~~~~~ L''' ~~ 4~' ~f ~ a. No excused absences requested. .~''~'~ ' ,es~ ,aria ,ve3spy A~ '~~assis':aa ' ~ 6. Minutes t . ~~ ~ a. January 8, 1996 y, a\_~ .~~ PUBLIC COMMENT AND PRESENTATIONS '~~`4 (Items other than those appearing on the agenda. Limited to three minutes per speaker unless `~ `' ~•~'-' ~~ `~ ~~ previous arrangements are made.) E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Proposed Land Classifications a. A Resolution to Classify Certain Borough Lands in the Seward Area as Rural; Described as Tract 1, ASCS 89-143, Plat #90-8; Section 22, T1N, R1 W, S.M.; Tax Parcel No. 144-010-32; 25.52 acres (Postponed from September 11, 1995.) F. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None G. VACATIONS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING -None H. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Nubbleof Hill Subdivision, Lot 1 KPBPC Resolution 96-02: Vacating trails and utility easements within Lot 1, Nubbleof Hill Subdivision (plat 93-04 Seldovia Recording District) Section 24, Township 8 South, Range 14 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska; KPB File 95-167 2. 1994-1995 Timber Management Report I. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 1. McGahan Industrial AirPark No. 02; Nikiski [Postponed from 01/08/96] Preliminary; McLane Consulting Group KPB File 96-002 2. Chickadee Heights; Caribou Hills - Preliminary; Swan Surveying KPB File 96-012 z 3. Strawberry Acres Cox Addition East of Kenai City; Preliminary Swan Surveying KPB File 96-013 J. COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS Cook Inlet: Cook Inlet General NPDES Permit for Oil & Gas Exploration, Production, and Development; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; AK 9509-020G 2. Consistency Review; Tustumena Lake; Boat Basin; Sipes; AK 9505-53AA K. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS L. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS M. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS N. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS O. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE \~OTE: A work session with the Assembly's Land Use Committee, Kenai River Working Group, and the Kenai River Special Management Area Board is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B. The topic will be a proposed Kenai River ordinance and timeline. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is February 12, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers at the Borough Administration Building in Soldotna. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NO ACTION REQUIRED 1. Soldotna Planning and Zoning Commission January 3, 1996 Minutes 3 ~. RENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA _, ADVISORY BOARD - Thursday, December 7, 1995 Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association Building - I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Members Present: Pat Bower, Jack LaShot, Ted Wellman, Robin Nyce, Duane Harp, Tom Knock, Lance Trasky, Jim H. Richardson, Ken Lancaster, Jim A. Richardson, Jeff King, Irv Carlisle, Mark Chase, Peggy Mullen, Ben Ellis, Chris Degernes. Members Absent: none B. Approval of November 16, minutes. The minutes were approved as corrected: roll call should have noted that Chris Degernes was present at the November meeting. C. Agenda Changes and Approval. No changes or additions. II. PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Stockwell suggested that when the Bylaws are discussed later, that the Board approve voting privileges for agency board members as well as public members as everyone needs to participate fully with the process. Also, on Page 2, D. of the Bylaws, he suggested that the board make a recommendation that the entire watershed needs to be of concern, more than just the KRSMA. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Upper Renai River Cooperative Plan Presentation - Emily Dekker-Fiala, USFWS and Diedre St.Louis, USFS Plan boundaries are Kenai Lake to Skilak Lake and to Lower Russian Lake, with a quarter mile corridor along each bank. The Plan was initiated because of the needs of the agencies to update existing plans, such as the Chugach National Forest's Forest Plan, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge's Public Use Management Plan and DNR's revision of the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan. USFWS, USFS, DNR, ADF&G, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and CIRI have been the key players in the planning process, and a number of public meetings were held to identify issues. In February, 1995, there was an excellent turnout in Cooper Landing, with the discussion focused on defining the future vision for the upper river area. Later, meetings were held on specific topics such as Recreation Opportunities, Habitat Protection, Facility Development, Education/Interpretation, Commercial Use, and Cultural Resources to further define the future vision. From these meetings, the "desired future December 7, 1995 - Meeting Minutes __ Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board A list of recommendations was made for the Board of Fish to consider, once an extensive public involvement process has been conducted. These include: -only allow fishing from approved structures or inriver; -only allow access to the river via grated boardwalks or other habitat friendly means; -create sanctuary areas where habitat would be preserved; -establish a rotational use pattern for riparian habitats -encourage use in less sensitive areas; -give the department emergency order authority to respond inseason to fishery related riparian habitat concerns; -only allow camping in approved "hardened" areas; -restrict anglers from going ashore except in approved areas; , -only allow boats to moor from approved structures; -promote drift boat fishing along the river as an alternative to power boat use; -institute a public education process. The group recommended that the Board of Fish not close large sections of impacted habitats and thus force anglers onto unimpacted lands, resulting in greater habitat loss. The group also recommended that the Board not adopt regulations at the upcoming meeting which result in additional habitat loss that is avoidable. And lastly, the group recommended that the Board authorize emergency regulation authority to close areas of likely damage pre-season, or areas of unforeseen damage in-season. Irv asked if they looked at the areas after the flood to see what impacts the flood had. Doug responded that they have not looked at the river since the flood but felt that some of the impacted areas were probably wiped out. Lisa Parker asked what lands could be closed. Doug: they could close all state, federal, or local lands with the concurrence of the land owner. Ted mentioned temporary boat tie up for short term fishing, and was concerned that overzealous closures could force greater impacts onto other less impacted sites. Doug agreed that boat anchoring and tie ups are problems that still need work to address. Ted also asked about the criteria used to decide which areas are damaged enough to close. Doug: closure criteria will probably include: -was the land purchased for conservation purposes or habitat protection? -is there an on-going restoration project underway? -is it a large area of undisturbed land that is immediately 3 December 7, 1995 - Meeting Minutes _.. i Renai River Special Management Area Advisory Board i Jim H. R. favored voting by all members. Tom K. was in favor and thinks agency members are important to the overall balance. Mark C. stated that the Board will need to ensure that the process used for revising the management plan is carefully done, whether agency members vote or not won't matter if the process is flawed. Diedre S. stated that she has seen agency members abstain when there would be a conflict. Irv C. felt that agency folks are generally the best informed of the board members but_his biggest concern is the public perception that it's a bunch of bureaucrats voting for themselves; public perception is important, and for this reason, he opposed voting by agency members. Jeff K. felt the board should be unified, with its strength measured by its diversity. Ben E. supported voting by agency members. Ken L. agreed that better participation would be made if agency members voted. Pat B. stated that agency folks should vote as they also represent the public. Peggy M. agreed with agency voting. Jack L. supported agency votes as they represent a large segment of people. Lance T. felt that all members should vote because there would be more ownership in the process, and where there is a conflict of interest, the member should abstain. Jim A. R. agreed with agency members voting as it would improve the participation of all, and the cities and Borough would have a vested interest. The issue regarding whether agency members should vote was approved. The only other changes to the Bylaws were to make references to the entire watershed when referring to issues the Board would be concerned with. The Bylaws as amended were unanimously approved for forwarding to Commissioner Shively. 5 December 7, 1995 - Meeting Minutes __. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board . Irv reported that the committee is looking at how to get the plan revision started, and how to address the changes since the 1986 plan. One option is to use the "Limits of Acceptable Change" process as a way to start. We have not been given clear direction on what if any resources available to us for proceeding with the planning process. Jim A. R. suggested that before the next meeting that each Board member take the time to develop their individual visions for the river segments, and a master list will be prepared to help us start the scoping phase. We'll need to try to incorporate the work already done on the Upper Kenai River, too. D. Draft Park Regulations Hearing - Update Suzanne reported that at the regulation hearing held in late November, there was opposition from a few guides regarding the regulation which would limit the number of persons per motorized boat to six persons, since the US Coast Guard licenses limit the number already. Also, some felt that the regulation needed to address how motorized users of Skilak Lake would be affected. Other concerns expressed were that the rental boat permitting change did not reflect what a number of guides had recommended last spring, namely that rental boats be restricted to the same hours as guides. This may be an issue that can be addressed later once all the rental boats are under permit. V. PUBLIC COMMENT Tom Corr, Sr. stated that the reason he came this evening was because he thought he'd heard on the radio that no one would be able to fish from the banks of the river, and he was concerned about this possibility. IV. ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments Robin West introduced himself as the new Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Manager, and stated he will be involving the Board in scoping the Salamatoff public easement problem to address what can be done to solve that problem. B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting The next meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 11, 1996 at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association Building. The evening meeting will be proceeded by the following scheduled 7 /~ ~ ~~ .. . January 9, 1996 Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department 144 North Binkley Soldotna, Alaska 99669-7599 (90~ 262-4441, extension 260 FAX (90'~ 262-8618 NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION y~ MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1996 RE: ~ Ruby's Dazzling Scenic View Subd. Time Extension Request The proposed time extension was approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. The draft, unapproved minutes are attached. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department. This notice and unapproved minutes were sent January 9, 1996 to: City of: City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Street, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611. Survey Firm: Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires Drive, Kenai, Alaska 99611. Subdivider/Petitioner: Waldo Coyle Revoc. Trust, Sharalyn Wright, Trustee, 1412 Barbara Drive, Kenai, Alaska 99611. KPB File Number: 94-012 1' ~ ~ `~' ~~ \~2E`zzZti2 AGENDA ITEM C. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Time Extension Requests a. Ruby's Dazzling Scenic View Subd.' KPB FILE 94-012 Location: Off Beaver Loop Road STAFF REPORT PC Meeting 1/8/96 A request for a time extension has been received by the Planning Department for Ruby's Dazzling Scenic View Subd. The plat received preliminary approval on January 24, 1994. Administrative Approval was granted on April 11, 1994 and expired on April 11, 1995. A plat has been submitted for final approval to the Planning Department contingent upon the time extension being granted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Extend approval through January 8, 1997. END OF STAFF REPORT *Approved by adoption of the consent agenda. KPB PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1996 MEETING PAGE 2 UNAPPROVED MINUTES ~' •• - January 11, 1996 ~o ~~\ ~~ ~' ~~ N ~~ NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION \~ MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1996 RE: Beaver Loop Acres Addition No. 1 Preliminary Plat The proposed preliminary plat was conditionally approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. The conditions of approval are stated in the attached draft minutes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department. This notice and unapproved minutes of the subject portion of the meeting were sent January 11, 1996 to: City of: City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Street, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611. Survey Firm: Swan Surveying, P.O. Box 987, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. Subdivider/Petitioner: Patrick & Mary Doyle, HC 1 Box 1225, Kenai, Alaska 99611. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department 144 North Binkley Soldotna, Alaska 99669-7599 (907) 262-4441, extension 260 FAX (907) 262-8618 KPB File Number: 96-007 AGENDA ITEM I. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS ,8. Beaver Loop Acres Addition No. 1 (Preliminary) KPB FILE 96-007 STAFF REPORT PC Meeting 1/8/96 Location: On Beaver Loop within Kenai City limits Proposed Use: Residential Zoning: Rural Residential Sewer/Water: On-site Supporting Information: This plat subdivides the 53.5 acre Tract A of Beaver Loop Acres (Plat 94-15 KRD) into Tract A-1 and Lot 4. The two new parcels created both fronton Beaver Loop Road. The status of Lots 1 and 2 shown on this plat is incorrect relative to Tract A. The surveyor states that it is a drafting error and will be corrected. The preliminary submitted shows by the dark line that only Lot 4 is included in the subdivision. This is also a drafting error (per the surveyor). On the final plat Tract A-1 will be included within the dark line designating the property included in this subdivision. Aerial photographs indicate that a portion of this plat may lie within a marshy area. If so, the final plat should show that area. The Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission granted conditional preliminary approval on November 21, 1995. They had no areas of concern. No exceptions have been requested. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Grant approval of the preliminary plat subject to any above recommendations, and the following conditions: REVISE OR ADD TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN KPB 20.12 AS FOLLOWS: 1. Correct or add to legal description/location/area. Reference that this is a resubdivision of Tract A of Beaver Loop Acres. Correct spacing between legal description (Section, township, range). 2. Provide date of this survey. 3. Vicinity Map -Accurate depiction of this subdivision. 4. Identify adjacent land status to the north and west. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 20: 5. Correct or add dimensional and/or area data. Change to a legible font size for all data. 6. Boundary of subdivision must be wider line weight. 7. Provide or correct dedication and/or approval statement(s) with notary's acknowledgement as needed. 8. Survey and monumentation to meet Ordinance requirements or an exception having been granted. 9. Show Legend with appropriate symbols. 10. Place note on plat "No access to State maintained rights-of--way permitted unless approved by State of Alaska Department of Transportation." 11. Conform to conditions of KPB Planning Commission Resolution 78-6. 12. State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation requires their approval on the final plat and recorded instruments in accordance with 18AAC Chapter 72 Article 3. 13. Compliance with Ordinance 90-38 (Substitute) -Ownership. KPB PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1996 MEETING PAGE 29 t~~;~.'PRC~VED MI~~U"~j END OF STAFF REPORT ,MOTION: Commissioner Clutts moved, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter to grant approval of the xeliminary Plats 3 (Bouwens Subdivision #2; Deep Creek Road), 4 (Sonnichson Sub. Tr. 1A), 5 (Original Townsite of Seward, Scoby Replat), 8 (Beaver Loop Acres Addition No. 1), and 10 (Coal Creek Country Estates Trujillo Addition), subject to staff recommendations. Vice Chairman Bryson abstained from voting. VOTE: The motion passed by unanimous consent with one abstention. HAMMELMAN BRYSON WHITMORE-PAINTER BOSCACCI CARPENTER CLUTTS YES ABSTAINED YES YES YES YES COLEMAN GANNAWAY HENSLEY JOHNSON KNOCK TEN YES YES YES YES YES YES ONE ABSTAINED KPB PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1996 MEETING PAGE 30 UNAFPRO`JED MINUTES I~CEiVAI I~EiVII~lSLlLA G©Rt~UGI-1 l~ 144 N. BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7599 .%~r' BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 ,;g -;. Y ~~~ ~`~~ DON GILMAN MAYOR MEMORANDUM TO: Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Kenai Peninsula Borough Land Use Planning Committee Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Kenai River Working Group FROM: Lisa M. Parker, Planning Director ~~1 DATE: January 17, 1996 RE: Revised Kenai River Ordinance Attached is draft Ordinance 96-River Version B for your review. This proposed ordinance will be discussed at the next work session which will be held January 22 at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms A and B at the Borough Administration Building in Soldotna. Attachment ',WI 10ii ~Q ~ ~ Introduced by: ~^ ~ ~ ~ ~ Date: M ~ Hearing: a ~ Action: ~` ~ Vote: °~~ ~~' s `89~EZ~' KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ORDINANCE 96-RIVER VERSI AN ORDINANCE WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PENINSULA BOROUGH: a BY B--1- Land Use Committee ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI the b ~ e of ordinances be enacted to read: XX~~ [TAT CTION ~.~.0 : _ e. E es for the protection of Kenai River Salmon spawning and rearing ha ' ' d in a ent manner while recognizing private property rights and providing a the ordinance within their boundaries. It is the intent of this ord' o avoid dupl ~ _ ations of state, federal, or municipal agencies and to minimize conf~~between those r~ ns and this ordinance. °F Xz.~.020 Fgs. In enacting this ordinance the assembly finds numerous factors affect itat of the Ke ver. Among others these include bank erosion, bank trampling, pollution, to to astructure, unsuccessful attempts to remedy bank erosion or protect and :per consistent regulations, logging, grazing, mining, wetland fill and drainage, ex ~ fill of property, dredging, inappropriately installed culverts, fuel storage, and maintenance of existing structures. The assembly finds that the sensitivity of the river area requires general prohibition of activities within an azea immediately adjacent to the Kenai River and only activities which do not damage the habitat should be allowed. The assembly finds that certain activities having minor impact and that existing state, federal and local laws and regulations contain Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 96-river VERSION B --1-15-96 Page 1 of ~. 1 sufficient controls on these activities that further regulation is not currently needed. ~ The embly further finds that fuel storage and significant removal of trees within the 100-y~ar flood,~la~ along' the Kenai River and its tributaries needs regulation to protect the Kenai River Salmorr%~iabita~t. i ~_ °~ b za.xz.030 Periodic Review. As part of its role in comprehensive ~i`la Department shall prepaze an assessment of the benefits and effectiveness of this years. In preparing this evaluation the Planning Commission shall hold at least ~.~.040 habitat Protection Area Established. There is a bli Habitat Protection Area within the Kenai River system. E cept as '~ section, this azea includes all lands within 50 horizontal the measured from the ordinary high water mazk or mean high ._ r line in ti within this fifty-foot area consist of a 60 degree or more ark the _' ita consist of the greater of 50 feet from the river or to a po' -- ' feet from the ~.zx.042 Flood Plain -Restrictions within for i , , otection -- Fuel Storage Tanks and Logging -- Conditions. A. No person shall install or replace a fuel st defined in this section within any flood hazazd azea bo _ ' without first obtaining a permit from the borou ~ _ azea" means any azea designated assuch p - Insurance Rate Maps published by the Fe Emer enc B. Application for a permit shal _ made e t shall be issued unless the planning r or de ' ee de' the requirements of subsection C sec ' .The a showing the location of the activi a pro - means showing that the proposed a- meets _ i C. storage _ __ be atta o Cables ~ . d for ~c Ana t aze cient loose if i ;~__~T__oat w ' =tem_ ~. The tank must containment chapter every two republic heariner' ~a Kenai River provided in this r. This shall be ~Khere the banl~ required - tain`9f uct logging activities as ;the any of its tributaries director. section "flood hazard d sh on the most recent Flood e ent Agency. _ g department. No permit s that the proposed activity meets ~Iicant shall submit site or work plans ;ond~acting the activity, and information this section. red solidly to a structure or to the ground. strength to prevent the tank from tearing also be installed within an impervious the entire liquid contents of the tank. D. trpermt~ .. b~~'ssued far logging unless the borough planning director, or designee, dete pazce~ Multi" 0 so:, .. protec on _ e a_. ~ . . . A decision of the planning director under this section may be appealed to the planning commission. The appeal must be filed with the planning duector within seven days of the date of the decision and state the basis of the appeal. Only the applicant or an affected property owner may appeal a decision. Kenai Peninsula Borough VERSION B -1-15-96 rmin s'the clearing _ ono ~ ult in a cleazed azea lazger than 20 percent of the total area of the lrovided that cl or the footprint of a building may exceed this 20 percent limit. le cleazed azeas ma exist on a pazcel but the total of all such azeas may not exceed 50 percent total azea of the p . el upon which the logging permit is sought. The planning director may ny a permit u a detertnination that the proposed logging will increase runoff and erosion evels than - ay significantly damage the riparian habitat and wetlands within the habitat Ordinance 96-river Page 2 of .` '-~ ~, ;. Xg.xz.050 Prohibited activity within the Protection Area. Within the Habitat Protection Area established by Section xx.xx.040 of this chapter, no activity can be conducted except those specifically allowed under Section xx.xx.060 or for which a variance has been issued pursuant to Section xx.xx.070. Xz.~.060 Activities not requiring a permit. A. The activities specified in this section may be conducted within the Habitat Protection Area zone without obtaining a 't from the borough under this chapter. This section in no way waives or modifies nece of adherence to other provisions of the ICPB code, including KPB 21 06 (flo anagement), or requirements of a permit from federal, state or local gove Con 'ties listed in this section are expressly conditioned upon obtaining all applic ermits. ctivity with obtaining necessary permits shall be considered a violatio f this c , su rod s of Section xx.xx.090. B. The following activities do not require the is permit under er: 1. Minor vegetation management (trimmi 2. Private non-commercial recreational excavation or fill of land 3. Construction, installation, repair an walkways, platforms, docks, and _ _ dredging that aze regulated b Natural Resources, State Di ' Game. The activity m omply such activity. Xg.~.070 Variance. A. prohibited the Planning ssio: habitat, o ~_ or compliance ~ 1 the Planning Co~mnrussi activity or ili o destruc _ n of wetlan Add' -tally a variance owwill be deprived removal of hazardous trees) snot involve construction, steps, cantilevered nand maintenance m~he Alaska Department of ~ska Department of Fish & and regulations imposed on owner apply a variance to allow activities which aze ,tton equests shall be approved or denied by the may no ~ , ed unless it is determined the activity will be _~ esult in cant erosion, destruction of wetlands or ripazian _ d or water pollution. Variances aze conditioned upon _ and local laws and regulations. In granting a variance, ch conditions on the development, use or operation of the Sri ce is granted as it determines necessary to prevent erosion, n habitat, or result in or increase ground or water pollution. e granted unless the Planning Commission determines that the nable use of the property without a variance being granted. _~ „ B. A person e~eking a variance must make application to the Borough Planning Department. Thelication ovide information describing the proposed activity and demonstrate that the _'vit ___ onditions for variance. The Planning Commission has no obligation to ascertain w ,e~a~conditions can be developed or imposed unless the applicant has submitted adequate information to demonstrate that the proposed methods or conditions will eliminate the impacts of the activity within the protection azea. If the Planning Commission determines a proposed activity will cause erosion, destruction of wetlands or riparian habitat, or result in or increase ground or water pollution it shall deny a variance for the requested activity. Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 96-river VERSION B -1-15-96 Page 3 of Xz.xx.080 Prior Ezisting uses. Any activity that is prohibited or limited under this chapter that is in existence on the effective date of this chapter may continue without permit. Such activity or use may not be altered, expanded, or extended. Expansion, alteration or extension of the activity or use will result in full application of the provisions of this chapter. Xz.~.090 Administration by Cities -Delegation -Legal proceedings. A. The administration and enforcement of this ordinance may be undertaken by a city. B. A city wishing to administer and enforce this ordinance shall e . t an the provisions of this chapter by reference, providing the city will and - the ordinance in conjunction with the administration of land gala - codesthat exist within the city. Within 30 days of passage a or ' the administration and enforcement to the city. ity may mq administration and enforcement back to the borough b c owever take effect unti190 days or the commencement of a ne ~ ar for the bor greater. C. If a city assumes administration of this chapt by the city planning commission, or by the city council, , pro proceedings taken from actions of the city in administ shall be Xz.~.100 Penalty for violation. be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be a violation continues shall be considerec Xz.~.110 Conflict with _ _ conflict with any previous deleg _ of use regulation and zoning apEh is r This chapt 1 contro . _ _, provi 1. from mce adopting inistration of ig and health shall transf~ not x is ns shall be made Appeals or legal bility of the city. - - tes a p sion of this chapter shall to a ._ ch violation. Each day that lion. To the extent this chapter may authority from the borough, such land so as not to conflict with this chapter. city ordinance or code. of the Kenai River with exposed soil surface that have jade causes whether the exposed surface extends to the or significant sloughing, washout, or discharge of soil arising or causes. 3. "Fuel st ge~ank" shall mean any vessel for the storage of petroleum based fuels includi . -gasoline, diesel, liquefied natural gas, propane, kerosene and heating oil havin iquid volume of 50 gallons or more. 4. " nd or water pollution" shall mean the discharge, application, spread or .ease of chemicals, toxic materials, fuels, pesticides, fertilizers on or into the soil and waters within the habitat protection area. 5. "Kenai River" shall mean the main stem of the river from the outlet of Kenai Lake to the mouth excluding Skilak Lake. 6. "Logging" shall mean the removal or cutting down more than 50 trees per acre that have a breast diameter height of 6" or more. Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 96-river VERSION B -1-15-96 Page 4 of ,~ 7. "Mean high water line" or "ordinary high water line" shall have the definition given in 11 AAC 53.900(15) as it currently exists or as it may be renumbered or revised. 8. "Ordinary high water mark" shall have the definition given in 11 AAC 53.900(23) as it currently exists or as it may be renumbered or revised. 9. "Riparian habitat" shall mean the azeas within and adjacent to the river containing spawning and rearing habitat for Salmon or that provide immediate cover or stability for Salmon and eggs at all stages of development. 10. "Wetlands" shall have the meaning given in 16 USC 302 pplied to land within the habitat protection azea. SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect ENACTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE DAY OF ,1996. ATTEST: President Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 96-river VERSION B --1-15-96 Page 5 of Gaye J. Vaughan, Borough Cler - CITY OF KENAI f~ ~ ~ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ _ FAX 907-283-3014 ~ ~~an 'II~I~ i~z Via DHL Mark N. Kuwada Department of Fish and Game 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK 995 1 8-1 599 Subject: Kenai Habitat Restoration and Recreation Enhancement Projects Dear Mr. Kuwada: Thank you for your letter dated January 9, 1996 with your recommended changes to our two projects. Our projects are (1) Kenai River Beach Dunes: Boardwalk - Signage - Stairway, and (2) Cunningham Park: Upgrade and Expansion. I have included your recommended change favorable reply towards these two projects people of Alaska and our environment. s in the two projects. I look forward to your which will be a great improvement for the Sincerely, Keith Komelis Public Works Director KK/kw cc: Mayor Williams and City Council Tom Manninen, City Manager Kayo McGillivray, Parks & Rec. Director P rks & Rec. Commission Manning and Zoning Commission Harbor Commission C:\WPD~S\GRANTS\REVISED.KUW January 16, 1996 .. .. J .~ .-.~- - -./~ _ w -. ~.-r r s ..- - i L .- ~ DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME HABITAT AND RESTORATION DIVISION January 9, 1996 Mr. Keith Kornelis Public Works Director City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Dear Mr. Kornelis: -- 1~ - J~ N '?96 - ., TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR 333 RASPBERRY ROAD ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99518-1599 PHONE: (907) 344-0541 ,1~~~~ owe Cpv,vc~L /NFa /~/7~9~ Thank you for your participation in the Kenai River Habitat Restoration and Recreation ~ Enhancement Project. The project's Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) has evaluated the City of Kenai's restoration proposals and assigned a preliminary score to each based on the information that you provided. The team also recommended design changes that will increase each proposal's restoration benefits, facilitate permitting and enhance overall cost-effectiveness. - The City of Kenai is under no obligation to accept these recommendations, either in total or in part. If you wish to retain your original proposals their scores will remain unchanged. However, if any of the recommended changes are incorporated, we would like to have the revised proposals with refined cost estimates re-submitted by January 18, 1996. The revised proposals will then be re-evaluated and re-scored to produce a final ranked fist of projects. In addition, to assist us in our analysis, we request that you specify the time it will take to construct each project and the management actions that will be applied to prevent natural and human-related damages once a project is completed. The recommended changes for each proposal are as follows: Kenai Dunes 1. Increase design effectiveness by keeping people off the dunes and restricting use to access stairs and boardwalks. This might be accomplished by fencing portions of the dunes. 11-K107LH Mr. Keith Kornelis -2- January 9, 1996 ,` 2. Prevent vehicular access on protected parts of the beach. Cunningham Park 1. Reduce/redesign boardwalk -- possibly in T-shape configuration. 2. Add fence on downstream side of the project to prevent trespass impacts on private property. Fence unprotected areas to discourage additional bank damage. 3. Install movable boardwalk to address erosion and icing problems. 4. Consider handrails. 5. Provide better information on boatramp work. 6. Add habitat restoration component if possible. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 267-2277. Sincerely, _ Mark N. Kuwada Habitat Biologist Habitat and Restoration Division Department of Fish and Game -; KENAI RIVER HABITAT RESTORATION RECREATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT KENAI BEACH DUNES BOARDWALKS - SIGNAGE -STAIRWAY /pF /~ ~~ ~`~ CITY OF KENAI 210 FI DALGO, SUITE 200 KENAI, AK 99611-7794 (907) 283-7535 (Revised 1/15/96) PROJECT NOMINATION FORM Site # Kenai Habitat Restoration & Recreation Enhancement Kenai Beach Dunes Brief Project Summary: Recently the State of Alaska has opened a subsistence and personal use dip net fishery at the mouth of the Kenai River. Thousands of "dip natters" come from all over the state to take advantage of this very productive method of obtaining salmon. The Kenai Beach Road and Spruce Street are packed with vehicles. Thousands of people are now trampling the environmentally sensitive dunes and its vegetation. This project is to: (1) provide boardwalks for access from the road through the dunes and to the beach for fishing; (2) provide educational signs and interpretive displays at various locations; (3) provide an elevated stair, walkway, and deck for access from the River View Parking Area at the end of Forest Drive to the Kenai Beach. Common Name: Kenai Beach Dunes -Boardwalks, Signage, Stairway River Mile: 0 -Kenai River Mouth Township Range Section: T5N R11W Section 6 Managing Agency: City of Kenai Site Characteristics: Presently trampled dunes with trails and no signing. No stairway from the Kenai River View Area at the end of Forest Drive resulting in eroded trail which is steep and unsafe. Nature Extent of Damage: Fishermen are destroying valuable dunes and vegetation. This makes it much easier for wind and water erosion thus causing environmental plant and animal damage. - Need for Enhancement: Without this project the dunes and access trails will continue to cause damage. Eventually the road and ,adjacent wetlands will be in danger of destruction. Restoration Endpoints: Provide information about dunes and vegetation, its importance, and how to protect it along with history and requirements for area use. Provide authorized trails and access points helping to prevent erosion. Method: Possibly aluminum driven posts with custom fabricated aluminum grating for walkways, boardwalks, stairs, and landings. Waterproof signs. Provide structural sound facilities that are safe and convenient for users plus vandal proof. Project Size: Estimate - 4 boardwalks, stairways, decks, and 8 signs. Duration: Project would allow continued use of the area. Protection Measures: Guardrails, barriers, and signage would direct users to boardwalks, stairways, decks, and walkways. PROJECT NOMINATION FORM `I Kenai Habitat Restoration & Recreation Enhancement Estimated Cost: $140,000 Monitoring Method: Dunes and its vegetation would be monitored to see how fast it can recover. The eroded areas that would be repaired around and under the boardwalks, stairs and decks would be monitored. The heavy public use would be monitored to see the best methods of restoration. Post Project Management: The popularity of this area is dramatically increasing. This grant to the City of Kenai would greatly help in managing the area. Additional Notes: 1. To keep people off the dunes, the City of Kenai will place fencing, signage, log barriers, and guardrails to direct access to the beach by way of the boardwalks and stairs. 2. The City of Kenai will block vehicle access to protected parts of the beach which is southeast of South Spruce Street. Proper signage will also be used. C:\NPDDCS\GRANTS\DUNES.FRM 4 ~ } ~~ _ - ~ J M 3 ~ _ ~/ i ~ ~ t ,' _ `. ._ .,, ;~, oe _ e • \ r +~ ••~ f ~~ . _ ~ _ _ ~. = • ~~ 1•.y 1 ~. ~La i L, ~~• .ate`' r _ • - .~; _ ~ -~ 1 '' ~,~~ tom= ~.: :;~; -, ' t ~ ~~= .. r ~ ' / k 1y~; ~~ ~~., ~~ i ~~ - ,~ _ / I ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~+i il'tt I I ~ -.~.aSyi ~N! 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I '~ '~ ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ I KENAI RIVER HABITAT RESTORATION RECREATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT CUNNINGHAM PARK UPGRADE & EXPANSION /, pF /~ ~~ ~`~ CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO, SUITE 200 KENAI, AK 99611-7794 (907) 283-7535 (Revised 1/15/96) PROJECT NOMINATION FORM Site # } Kenai Habitat Restoration & Recreation Enhancement Cunningham Park Upgrade & Expansion Brief Project Summary: The area is very heavily used by bank fisherman. The City of Kenai proposes to construct a boardwalk from a parking lot to the river's edge and along the river's edge to form a T-shaped configuration. Access stairs from the new boardwalk would be added so that anglers can reach the fishing area without walking on the bank. The City of Kenai also proposes to make necessary improvements to the existing boatramp. Common Name: Cunningham Park Upgrade and Expansion River Mile: 8, approximately Township Range Section: T5N R11 W Section 26 Managing Agency: City of Kenai Site Characteristics: Parcels are currently developed and undeveloped, located on the outside edge of a turn in the river. Nature Extent of Damage: Bank erosion and damage to natural vegetation due to heavy foot traffic. Need for Enhancement: Cunningham Park is used heavily by tourists and locals for bank fishing. These improvements would help alleviate the erosion and damage to habitat while also increasing the public's awareness to the importance of protecting our environment. Restoration Endpoints: Provide access to fishing areas without damage to the bank. Improve existing boatramp for anglers. Method: Construction of a boardwalk from the parking lot to river bank. Attach stairs to boardwalk for access to fishing area. Improve existing boatramp. Project Size: Approximately 900' of boardwalk and 3 access stairs. Duration: This grant would allow continued use. Protection Measures: Fencing and interpretive signage } PROJECT NOMINATION FORM Kenai Habitat Restoration & Recreation Enhancement Cunningham Park Upgrade & Expansion Estimated Cost: $250,000 Monitoring Method: The City of Kenai would monitor the return of the habitat and vegetation. We would also monitor the reduction of bank erosion. Post Project Management: City of Kenai Parks and Recreation Department will maintain. Additional Notes: 1. The boardwalk will extend from the parking lot to the river and "T" to parallel the river along it's bank. 2. A chain link fence will be installed on the downstream side of the project to prevent trespass impacts on private property. Handrails on the boardwalk will act as fence to prevent access to river in unprotected areas. Access will be by stairway. 3. The boardwalk will be designed so that it can be moved because of erosion and icing problems. 4. 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N- ~ '^ :~ Z ~6 _ 9 ' ~ ~ •o V1 N a ~ v 1 ; W ~ n o ~ Y ^„ oL Z D VJ- ~ ~ ;Z 1i1 C *~ p 7d ~ ^ O e 2 v v a ~ ~ ~ ~ O Y ~ ~ O M I I .jf'77w • , I _ u ~ 7 ~ ~ ^, s C` n CIN V r N ~ ~ ~ R ! ~ ~' a Q a ,r i~° N v ~, ai b t I O c ; o~ ~ e 0 a Q W W o a Z= N ~ ~ ~ ~ a 2 W d ~ \ ~ ~ V a a ~ ~~ ~ ~ o _ \. ~ 2 m \ ~ '~ z ~ O ~ ~ ~ ~ \~ ~ ~ ~~ a ~~ ~ ~ ~i Q in ~ Y U _-~ - ~ ~~ -~' ~~ W _~_ ~ T ~• ~_ ~_ ~- ~~~ ~~ L~- O 3~AI8~ rN/l N G7 3 W_ b i i a i a i r 9 i i N 1 N ~ W i .a ~ a ~ ~ a \~. ~ ~ W 1NN 1~ hrl z F-- W Z O z ^a {..L W NY I..L a Q S V Z Z Z U ~ -~ CITY OF KENAI ~ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 '~II~- ,~z SUMMARY OF 1995 BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY TYPE,OF BUILDING NO. OF PERMCfS BUILDING '' PERMIT' FEES VALUATI©N RESIDENTIAL -NEW 38 $4,875,000 $19,531.77 HOUSING CONSTRUCTION RESIDENTIAL -GARAGES, 31 $ 471,940 $ 2,808.95 ADDITIONS & REMODELS COMMERCIAL -NEW 33 $2,530,962 $22,993.12 CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS & REMODELS TOTAL OF ALL 102 $7,877,902 $45,333.84 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS BUILDING INSPECTIONS PERFORMED 624 WATER/SEWER INSPECTIONS PERFORMED 148 TOTAL INSPECTIONS PERFORMED 772 C:\41PDOCS\DEPT\BLDOFF\95PERMIT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Meets Second and Fourth Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. /~ . / ~ Kevin M. Walker 1997 311 McKinley Street Kenai, AK 99611 283-5626 (home) 283-4471 (work) Carl Glick 1998 P.O. Box 528 Kenai, AK 99611 283-7644 (home) 278-1611, ext. 4303 (work) Phil Bryson 1998 P.O. Box 1041 Kenai, AK 99611 283-4428 (home) 283-4672 (work) Teresa Werner-Quade 1999 409 McCollum Drive Kenai, AK 99611 283-5423 (home) Karen J. Mahurin 1999 1 P.O. Box 1073 Kenai, AK 99611 283-4697 (home) 283-4826 (work) Ron Goecke 1999 P.O. Box 3474 Kenai, AK 99611 283-9436 (home) 283-7070 (work) John L. Booth 1997 P.O. Box 1176 Kenai, AK 99611 283-4744 (home) 776-3599 (work) Ad Hoc: Hal Smalley 105 Linwood Lane Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: 283-7469 (home) 283-7524 (work) (1/11/96) CITY OF KENAI -- G,il o~ y4~~~ -- ~ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99811-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ _ FAX 907-283-3014 ~~~,~ Tlnly 1'II'~ 1992 January 22, 1996 Don Gilman Borough Mayor 144 N. Binkley Soldotna, AK 99669 Dear Mayor Gilman: This letter is to express my serious concerns regarding some of the provisions contained in Ordinance 96-River Version B. My concern is focused primarily on three provisions of the proposed ordinance. 1. Variances: Paragraph A of Section Xx.xx.070 sets forth the standards for granting a variance. The last sentence of that paragraph reads, "Additionally a variance permit may not be granted unless the Planning Commission determines that the owner will be deprived of all reasonable use of the property without a variance being granted." The practical effect of requiring the owner to be deprived of all reasonable use of the property as a condition of getting a variance is that no variances will be granted. I can only assume that the language was specifically included in the paragraph to remove the possibility of variances being granted. Since commercial activity in the setback area is prohibited without a variance (Xx.xx.060) and, in effect, no variances can be granted (Xx.xx.070), this ordinance means that no new commercial activity will be allowed in the setback area. It does little good to offer the City of Kenai's Planning and Zoning Commission the opportunity to rule on variance requests when the ordinance is written in a manner which precludes them from issuing variances. 2. Prior Existing Uses: Section Xx.xx.080 Prior Existing Uses prohibits the expansion, alteration, or extension of any prior existing uses. This provision greatly limits the ability of the canneries located along the river to adapt their business operations to market, business, and technological changes in order to continue into the twenty-first century. Any business without the ability to change and adapt is doomed. The canneries located within the City are a pivotal part of the city's economy both in terms of jobs and tax base. Our great fear is that this ordinance will regulate a cornerstone of the City's January 22, 1996 Page 2 economy out of business. I was not elected Mayor to assist in regulating the canneries out of business. My understanding is that the intent of the Kenai River Working Group was not to unduly restrict the canneries' ability to compete and adapt, yet that is exactly what this ordinance will do. As such, it is totally unacceptable to the City of Kenai. The reason the representative of the City supported the recommendation of the Kenai River Working Group is that the group's proposal did not place such restrictions. We are also very concerned that enforcement of an ordinance with such severe restrictions placed upon prior existing uses and variances could constitute a "taking,' particularly as it relates to the canneries. This is especially relevant in Alaska where lost profits can be awarded in takings cases. 3. 1V1isdemeanors: Section Xx.xx.100 makes it a misdemeanor to violate the ordinance. In Alaska the use of the term misdemeanor even without the possibility of jail time denotes criminal conduct and probably would mean the accused is entitled to a jury trial and court appointed lawyer if indigent all at the expense of the borough or city. That dramatically increases the cost and difficulty of prosecution of violators. In summary, while the City is willing to keep the dialogue open regarding a river ordinance. Ordinance 96-River Version B (1/15/96) is simply not acceptable in its current form. For the above reasons, I request the Borough remove that portion of the City from the Ames Memorial Bridge to the mouth of the river from the proposed ordinance. I also request the penalty for violation of such an ordinance be changed from a misdemeanor to a violation. Additionally, the Kenai City Council would like an opportunity to review the final proposal before it goes to the assembly for consideration. Very truly yours, D m oQ~ p a ~ ~ x a a~ a ~ ~ ~ V z U A 4 A4 o ~ ~ ~ h c D w a ~ z V ~ ~ C 0 U ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ P ~ , q~ p '~ a ~ z ~ c`n m ~ .v D m {~1 a ° a H z a ~ a a~ o ~ a~ as a N a ~ a ~ a ° ~ o a s c ti D ao 1~7 D a ~ z z a w a ~ H a w ° ~ ~ a o ~ c a ~ c ti s D 00 w D a ~ z z a a~ a ~ ~ ~' ~ a ~ a ~ m ~ CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION "SPECIAL MEETING" ~ **AGENDA** Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo January 16, 1996, 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. NEW BUSINESS a. PZ96-5-Landscape Site Plan Review, Continuum Corporation 4. ADJOURNMENT: Memorandum Date: 01 /09/96 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant `J RE: PZ96-5--LANDSCAPE/SITE PLAN REVIEW-CONTINUUM CORPORTATION The attached materials are for your special meeting on January 16th. Please note that we received blue line drawings showing the planned landscaping; however, these were too large to copy. These drawings will be available at the meeting for' your review. In addition, Mr. Grasso will be bringing drawings to the meeting for review. If you have any questions, please call me at 283-7933. CfTY OF ..KENAI PLANNING AND ZO'N'ING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ;96-5 LANDSCAPING/SITE>PLAN REVIEW A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI RECOMMENDING THAT THE ATTACHED LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN REVIEW BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WHEREAS, the attached Landscaping/Site Plan Review was submitted for The Continuum Corporation ,and received January 9, 1996. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission finds this plan provides for orderly and safe development within the City commensurate with protecting the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, and provides adequate and convenient open spaces, light and air in order to avoid congestion of commercial and industrial areas; and, WHEREAS, the plan appears to provide for landscaping and/or the retention of natural vegetation in conjunction with commercial and industrial development within the City; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of landscaping is to visually enhance the City's appearance and reduce erosion and storm runoff, and the. plan appears to meet this criteria. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI THAT THE LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, January 16 , 1996. 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ALA A .~'• 7~4b ~8~- ~ ~l 1~ti ~- '~ P~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~' ~' ~~ ti~~V LANDSCAPING SITE PLAN Assisted Living Center SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A} COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTING MATERIALS Perennial and annual flower mounds and islands will contain combinations of the following flowers: Achilles ptarmica Achilles filenpendula Ajuga Albums Alchemilla Anaphalis Margaritacea Aneomone Antennaria Aquilegia Anwcus sylvester Arabis Caucasica "snow cap" Armeria Artemesia Silver King Asters Bellis Perennas Bergamont Monarda Bergenia Crassifolia Bergenia Cordifolia Calendula Campanula Cerastium tomentosum Centaurea Montana Chrysanthemum parthenium Cineria Cruiciferae Lobularia Dianthus Dicentra spectabilis Digitalis Geranium Sanguineum Helianthus annuus Heliptenam Hemerocallis Heuchera Sanguinea Hosts Humulus lupulus Iris Sibirica Leontopodium alpinum Liatris ligularia Yarrow Yarrow Bugleweed Onion family members Lady's Mantle Pearl Everlasting Windflowers Pussy toes Columbine Goatsbeard Rock cress Sea Thrift Wormwood English Daisy Bee Balm English marigold Cups and Saucers Snow in summer Bachelor buttons Feverfew (Matricaria) Dusty Miller Alyssum Pinks Sweet William Bleeding Heart Foxglove Geranium Sunflower Sunray Daylillies Coral Bells Plantain Lily Hop Vine Siberian Iris Edelweiss GayfeatherBlazing star Ligularia Page 2 Lychnis Chalcedonica Moss Campion Lythnnn Purple Loosestrife Malvaceae Mallow Lavatera Matricaria Chrysanthemum Matteuccia struthiopteris Fiddleheads Myosotis Forget Me Not Papaver poppy Polemonium Jacob's ladder Potentilla Cinquefoil Primula Primrose Ranunculaceae Delphinium Rosa Shrub roses Salvia Sage Sedum Stonecrop Shasta Daisy Chrysanthemum Solanaceae Petunias Stachys byszantina Lamb's ear Thymus Thyme Trollius Globeflower Veronica Speedwell Violaceae Pansy Perennial and annual flower mounds and islands will contain combinations of the following Shrubs: Cornum florida Dogwood Caragana C. arborescens Siberian pea Eleagnus commutata Silverberry Evergreens Sambucus racemosa Red Elderberry Sorbaria sorbifolia False Spirea Spirarea prunifolia plena Bridal wreath Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark Potentilla Viburnum V, edule Highbush cranberry TREES: Betula papyriferia Alaska paper birch B. pendula papyrifera European Weeping Birch Fir Spruce Malus Crapapple Prunus padus commutata Mayday Prunus virginiana shubertii Canada Red Chokecherry Prunus Serotina Black Cherry Larch P. aristata Bristle cone pine European Beech LANDSCAPING SITE PLAN Assisted Living Center SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A) COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTING MATERIALS Perennial and annual flower mounds and islands will contain combinations of the following Flowers: Achillea ptarmica Achillea filenpendula Adenophora Carnpanulaceae Ajuga Alliums Alchemilla Anaphalis Margaritacea Aneomone Angelica Antennaria Aquilegia Aruncus Sylvester Arabis Caucasica "snow cap" Armeria Artemesia (all varieties) Asclepias Asters Astilbe x arendsii Bellis Perennas Bergamont Monarda Bergenia Crassifolia Bergenia Cordifolia Bmm~era Macrophylla Calendula Campanula (assorted varieties) Campanula resholt Cerastium tomentosum Centaurea Montana Centaurea macrocephala Chrysanthemum parthenium Chrysanthemum Cineria Convallaria Cruiciferae Lobularia Dianthus Dicentra spectabilis Dictamnus albus purpureus Digitalis Echinacea purpurea Elymus Euphoria Griffithii Fireglow Festuca Yarrow Yarrow Ladybell Bugleweed Onion family members Lady's Mantle Pearl Everlasting Windflowers Umbelliferae Pussy toes Columbine Goatsbeard Rock cress Sea Thrift Silver King, Silver brocade, Butterfly weed Aster False spirea English Daisy Bee Balm Saxifragaceae Redstart Brunnera English marigold Cups and Saucers Bell flowers Snow in summer Bachelor buttons Knapweed/golden thistle Feverfew (Matricaria) Shasta Daisy Dusty Miller Lilly of the valley Alyssum Pinks Sweet William Bleeding Heart Gas plant/Dittany Foxglove coneflower Blue wild rye Spurge Blue Fescue Worrmwood, Mugwort Geranium Sanguineum Geranium Helianthus Angustifolius Perennial Sunflower Heliptenxm Sunray Hemerocallis Daylillies Heuchera sanguinea & micrantha Coral Bells Hosta Plantain Lily Humulus lupulus Hop Vine Iris Sibirica Siberian Iris Koeleria Crested Hair Grass Lamium maculatum beacon silver Dead nettle Leontopodium alpinum Edelweiss Liatris GayfeatherlBlazing star ligularia Ligularia Lychnis Chalcedonica Moss Campion Lythrum Purple Loosestrife Malvaceae Mallow Lavatera Matricaria Chrysanthemum Matteuccia struthiopteris Fiddleheads Miscanthus Porcupine grass Myosotis Forget Me Not Oryzopsis Indian Rice grass Papaver Poppy Penstemom digitalis Husker Red Beard tongue Polemonium Jacob's ladder Polygonatum biflorum Solmon's seal Potentilla Cinquefoil Primula Primrose Pulmonara longifolia Lungwort Ranunculaceae Delphinium Rosa Shrub roses Salvia Sage Schizachyrium Little Bluestem Sedum Stonecrop Sisyrinchium Blue-eyed grass Solanaceae Petunias Stachys byszantina Lamb's ear Stachys Helen Von Stein Lamb's ear Thymus Thyme Trollius Globeflower Veronica Speedwell Violaceae Pansy 2 Perennial and annual flower mounds and islands will contain combinations of the following Shrubs: Acanthopanax sieboldianus Five leaf aralia Amerlanchier Arboria Service berry Aronica arbutifolia brillantissima Chokeberry Arctoslaphalos densiflora Beabberry Berberis Thunbergii & Aurea Barberry Buxus sempervirens Boxwood Clethra barbinervis Summer sweet Cornum florida Dogwood Caragana C. arborescens Siberian pea Eleagnus commutata Silverberry Hydrangea arborescens annabelle Hydrangea Ilex Holly Kalmia latifolia olymic fire Laurel Juniperus Blue Haven Myrica cerifera Bayberry/wax myrtle Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark Potentilla Megalantha Cinquefoil Rhamnus Buckthorn Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron Sambucus racemosa Red Elderberry Sorbaria sorbifolia False Spirea Spirarea prunifolia plena Bridal wreath Spirarea x bumilda anthony waterer Spirea Stephanandra incisa crispa Lace shrub Vacciuium corymbosum Blueberry Viburnum V. edule Highbush cranberry TREES: 3 b) Abies concolor Acer tatarica ginnala Betula papyriferia B. pendula papyrifera Elaeagnus angustifolia Fagus Riversii Fagus Tundiflora Fagus pendula Fagus purpureo pendula Fagus asplenifolia Juniperus virginiana Larix desidua Larix tamarack Larix laracina Males baccata Males spectabilis Picea pungens Picea abies Populus simonii Prunes padus commutate Prunes virginiana shubertii Prunes Serotina P. aristata Tsuga Fir Maple Alaska paper birch European Weeping Birch Russian Olive European Beech Round leaf beech Weeping birch Weeping purple beech Fernleaf beech Eastern red cedar Larch Larch Larch Siberian crabapple Van Eseltine crabapple Colorado spruce Norway spruce Fastigiate Mayday Canada Red Chokecherry Black Cherry Bristle cone pine Hemlock TYPICAL PLANTING DETAILS: 4 The gardens at Kenai Assisted Living Center will create a unifying theme to gardens already established at Leif Hansen Memorial Park, These similar English style perennial borders with a Butchart Gardens style will provide interior landscaping and will surround the Living Center. These usually asymmetrical island beds framed by mowed grass display lavish gardens bringing the drama of a continual parade of gorgeous flowers that appeal to all your senses. Sidewalks provide transition from one garden to the other and allow close viewing by the residents whether they are in a wheelchair or strolling. Because the gardens cannot be seen in one glance the resident and visitor's interest is aroused, creating a desire to explore. The back perimeter gardens of the center will continue the island bed theme providing peaceful areas with a unobtrusive woodland boundary of trees, ferns and typical peninsula tundra plants such as cranberry, dogwood, etc. so there is no apparent division between the property and the landscape beyond. Curves in this area will appear natural and logical. A brick path to the left will lead the visitors to an aromatic herb garden with many culinary favorites and certain vegetables. The same path will curve to the right leading to a three island clover series with foot path boundaries of bricks that weave in and out. The brick path leading to a series of symmetrical semicircles herb garden will conclude in a half moon shape and provide a garden seat on which the visitor can linger and enjoy this special place while watching the many bees, butterflies, dragon flies and birds that visit it. Delightful fragrances will surround. An arbor that invites exploration beyond marks the entrance and a curving trellis covered with plants marks the back of the garden. The formal circular shape of the overall scheme marks the area and increases the feeling of stepping into a peaceful private garden. Herbs and roses will release wonderful aromas no matter where you are in the garden. This same curving brick path forks to the right leading the the three island beds with interlaced brick boundaries that works with the adjoining beds to create harmonious, broad sweeping shapes. There is no obstruction beyond these beds allowing the visitor's eye to be drawn into the distance and the gardens that lie beyond in Leif Hanson Memorial Park. Regional plants will be used in this landscape plan to transition to the woodland boundary. In all island beds the tallest plants will go to the middle with lower ones on the perimeter so the garden can be viewed from all sides and allowing unobstructed viewing from inside the center as well as outside, Ornamental grasses and tall spiky flowers will provide the interesting backdrops for the lower-growing plants. Flowers will be planted in irregular drifts weaving in and out of each other and drifts will be repeated to create movement. Unity and harmony will be provided by plant colors and forms which complement each other and the adjacent structural elements. Bright colored plants will bring excitement to the garden but will be toned down by white flowering plants and gray or green foilage between contrasting colors. Annuals will be added for companion clumps and for intense color. Textures and shapes of the leaves will set off one plant from. another. Many of the shade loving plants such as hostas, bergenia and ferns will provide sculptural qualities to the gardens with their dramatic, graceful, or otherwise interesting shapes. White, silver and yellow foilage and flowers will allow gardens take on magical appearances when viewed in the setting sun and moonlight. White statues and other garden features will also reflect the moon's light. Fragrant perennials will be planted in masses to intensify their scent. The temperate climate in Kenai enables a wide range of plants from many variable climates to be grown and borders tend to reach a peak of performance. The flowering periods of many non-native plants are 5 extended by the cool nights and relatively cool days of summer. Seasonal rains maintain growth rates during middle and late summer. Small clipped evergreens and other shrubs will be used architecturally to emphasize garden structure and to provide focal points. Ornaments, statues and fountains will provide other focal points drawing the visitors to these interesting gardens of many delights. Interlocking stones will be used on some beds in the driveway to create walls for the beds. Top soil will be removed from the building lot and stored on the back lot and then brought back to the landscaped areas. Other organic material including peat wi1L be mixed in with the top soil to break up the clay allowing free drainage, easier root penetration and longevity to the plants in the gardens. The composition of each garden will be determined by the microclimates on the property created by prevailing winds, topography and position. 6 ~ ~~-d-~ ~~-~i ~S ,\5 `r~ ~s ~\ i~~ ~ wA ~~bs~ ~O~,Ies } r CITY OF KENAI AUTUMN COURT Planning and Zoning Formal Request for the Assisted Living Facility known-as Autumn Court. Resident Profile: 1. 85 Years of age 2. 75~ of the residents are female 3. 90$ of the residents will require transportation assistance 4. 75$ of the residents will require medication assistance 5. 68$ of the residents will require special dietary assistance 6. 50$ will have a cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer or dementia 7. 54$ will need assistance with ambulation with an assistive devise suc as canes, walkers, wheelchairs 8. 48~ will need assistance with eating 9. 42$ will need assistance with toileting and bathing 10. 15$ will need assistance with dressing changes, injections, or oxygen 11. The average resident will live in the Assisted Living Facility for 26 months r TRAFFIC FLOW INFORMATION: 1. A total of 2. A total of 3. A total of Visitors: 8 daytime staff 5 evening staff 3 graveyard staff 1. 10~ of the residents will have visitors on the day shift estimated visitors daily 6 2. 15~ of the residents will have visitors during the evening shift. Estimated evening visitors 9 3. There will be no visitors during the graveyard shift 4. Special: Holiday Traffic Flow: There will be approximately 25$ of the residents receiving visitors on any Holiday. Estimated Holiday Visitors for Autumn Court will be 15 on any given shift PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Kenai City Code for Hospitals, nursing or rest homes is referenced on page 14-51. This code states that one parking space will be required for staff or resident physician. There will be no physicians on staff at Autumn Court. 1/2 space is required for each employee. This would make parking for staff a required 4 spaces. The nurse is included in our staff. One parking space would be required for every 5 beds. Autumn Court has 56 units with a required number of parking spaces of 11. One space is required for the facility van. This will be a requirement of a total of 16 spaces. Currently, Autumn Court is showing 21 spaces designated for these uses. It is also noted that Autumn Court has additional area and will expand it's parking lot if the need ever arises. CITY OF KENAI ~ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 IIII~1 i~z January 16, 1996 Mr. Bob Cronen Alvest 600 Barrow Street, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99516 Dear Mr. Cronen: T¢„ ,. Please remit 526.25 for the copies of the tapes you requested of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of January 10, 1996. As I stated in our conversation, Ms. Zaugg's conversation is difficult to hear in portions of the tape. In addition, the copies of the tapes are not as clear as the originals. The meeting has been transcribed. If you determine that you would like a copy of the transcription, please contact me. Copies are distributed for 5.15 per page. Copy fees for 2 tapes Tax 525.00 1.25 TOTAL: 526.25 If I can be of further assistance, please do not h ~ contact me. 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