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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 26,1998 - 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Approval of Minutes: August 12, 1998
d. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the General Orders.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
a. Triple T. Autobody
b. Conditional Use Permit (Cowan)--Lots 4 & 5 Anglers Acres
8. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Board of Adjustment Decision -Case BA-98-5
b. Joint Work Session Notice from C. Freas, City Clerk
c. ADOT&PF 2000-2002 STIP Information
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
12. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 12, 1998 - ?:00 p.m.
Chairman: Carl Glick
*** MINUTES ***
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Roll Call
Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke,
Barb Nord, Art Graveley
Members Absent: Karen Mahurin
Others Present: Councilman Hal Smalley, Administrative Assistant Marilyn
Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
b. Agenda Approval
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA ADDING THE ITEMS
PRESENTED PRIOR TO THE MEETING AND ASKED OF UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY BRYSON.
AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ADDITIONS.
c. Approval of Minutes: July 8, 1998
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 8, 1998 AND
ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY
WERNER-QUADE.
MINUTES OF JULY 8, 1998 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
d. Consent Agenda
* All items listed with as asterisk (*) are considered to be routine
and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its
normal sequences on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-36, CONSENT AGENDA ITEM.
MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE.
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Bryson asked staff if there was any comment received from the public
regarding the item. Kebschull replied, nothing was received.
VOTE
BRYSON Yes WERNER-QUADE Yes
GOECKE Yes NORD Yes
MAHURIN Absent GRAVELEY Yes
GLICK Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: -None
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ98-31 -- Preliminary Plat -- NealSand Subdivision
BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-31 PER STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS. MOTION SECONDED BY GRAVELEY.
Staff had nothing additional.
VOTE
WERNER-QUADE Yes GOECKE Yes
NORD Yes MAHURIN Absent
GRAVELEY Yes BRYSON Yes
GLICK Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
b. PZ98-35 -- Preliminary Plat -- Etolin Subdivision -- 1998 Addition
BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-35 PER STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE.
Kebschull pointed out that the plat had been reviewed by the Borough
Commission since there was no quorum at the last meeting.
VOTE
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Absent
BRYSON Yes
GLICK Yes
NORD Yes
GRAVELEY Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
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c. PZ98-38--Preliminary Plat--Wesbet Subdivision--Replat Number Two
GRAVELEY MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-38. MOTION SECONDED BY
GOECKE.
Staff had nothing additional.
VOTE
NORD Yes MAHURIN Absent
GRAVELEY Yes BRYSON Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes GOECKE Yes
GLICK Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ98-34 -- Variance -- Minimum Lot Area--For the property
described as Five Irons Heights Subdivision which is located off
Lawton Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by City of
Kenai, 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska.
GRAVELEY MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-34. MOTION SECONDED BY
GOECKE.
Public hearing open -- Verbatim Begins
Eunice Mulholland, Bos 252, Kenai, Alaska 99611 - I live across the
street from where you want to put the Five Iron Subdivision. When the
golf course was put in Mr. Williams said that part of land would never
been touched...that that would be left for the.... the difference between
the ah... golf course and the people that live on Lawton. Now you want
to make it into small plots where you could put up tri-plexes, duplexes,
anything that....that goes. We don't want duplexes and tri-plexes down
there. You can't keep the kids of the street that live down on Candlelight
that have the tri-plexes and duplexes right on the highway. We cannot
controln... control the speed. The people drive by there 100 mile an
hour day and night. Were called the police many, many times over to
tell em' they're using this as a drag strip. If you put these in down there
we're going to have some problems. There's going to be children that's
going to be run over, it's going to be a mess and I have also a list of
names of people in that area, signatures and...and letters. We do not
want this subdivision. We do not want it rezoned.
Glick: You say you have a list of names there?
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Mulholland: Yes, I do Sir.
Glick: Okay, would you write your name and address on the paper up
there too please.
Mulholland: Yes, I will.
Glick: Okay, thank you.
Bryson: Mr. Chair, I have a couple questions.
Glick: Ah, yes, there's a question here for you Ma'am.
Bryson: Our hearing ah...tonight is for a variance request, it is part of
that subdivision, and....you have no comment on the variance you are
opposed to the subdivision period.
Mulholland: Well, we really don't want this subdivision at all and we
don't want that size of lots down there with duplexes and tri-plexes
stacked on top of each other and no place for the kids to play. They're
not going to play on the golf course. There's not going to be a place for
the kids to play, they'll be out there in the middle of the street. The
other day there was two little kids on a bicycle, on their right side of the
road, got run off by a speeding car which happens constantly, down this
street, back and forth, back and forth. The golf club, the course was a
good thing. Everyone enjoys that but to try to put housing in there for
families if ridiculous.
Bryson: On the side of the house, I....I.... I assume you ah... have
ah...ah...lot on the ah... north side of that ah....of Lawton. Ah....that is
able to be developed ah...to ah... the multi-plex ah... level that you are
speaking ah.... you...you don't want the other side developed is...is..is..
Mulholland: We don't want the across.... between the golf course and
Lawton. We don't want that developed, No.
Glick: All right„ is there anyone else in the public wishing to speak to
this item? Thank you Ma'am.
Steve Wendt, 102 Candlelight, Kenai, Alaska - Ah... I would like to
hear from applicant ah...their reasons, you know, for requesting a
variance.
Glick: That's the City of Kenai, Marilyn would you like to...
Kebschull: This lot ah....these lots were subdivided by the City and the
subdivision already exists. At the time that the subdivision was ah... the
land was subdivided um...it was overlooked that the lot sizes did not fit
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'' the zone. We're in a recreation zone which requires 20,000 square foot
for each lot. What they did when they made the subdivision was they
built the lots size to match the water and sewer....um stub-outs that
exist along there and um... it was just an oversight on...on...our part, the
Borough's part, everyone's part. The subdivision, so, as we talk about
development, the subdivision has already been approved, is already
platted, it does exist. When the City realized that mistake they had two
choices, they either come back in and ask for a variance for minimum lot
size which in a recreation zone is 20,000 sq. ft. or they could ask for a
rezone. To rezone it to um... another zone which would allow less
square footage, such as surburan residential, which is only 7.200 sq. ft.
per lot. The...the recreation zone, just to clarify it at this time, does
allow up to three family dwellings on any lot in that zone, so we're not
asking for... to change the use of the zone, we're only asking to change
the lot size in the zone.
Wendt: I... I would be, you know, I....ah...defer to you to represent me
and ah... I would think that you'd want to question them, my....my
specific questions to the town then are, you know, according to your own
regulations, you're saying that ah....you know, special conditions or
circumstances much....must be present. What are those? Have....have
you been satisfied with ah...that answer? I don't see any special
circumstances. That's what I'm asking you, you know...explain to me
special circumstance. I don't see any. It says that ah...you know... the...
the special ci....conditions are circumstances have not been caused by
the actions of the applicant. I would say to you, she just told us,
whatever special conditions she's pointing out were caused by the
applicant, and so, I would like for you to, you know, uphold your own
rules and regulations and deny the variance because I find no special
condition.
Glick: Mr. Smalley?
Smalley: Yeah, ah...on behalf of the City Council, one of the things that
we talked about was the possibility of having this ah...piece of
land...these....these lots rezoned. Under the rezone they would come in
to a ca....classification that would allow the lot sizes to go down to 7,200
sq. ft. ah...right now the smallest lot size is....ah... 15,251, the largest is
21,112. Ah... the average is probably in excess of 16,000. In Council's
discussion, ah... they looked at Block 1, which is the first six lots,
basically if you look at ah...Lawton Street from Linwood through
Candlelight, those lots there, there's six of them. The discussion, it
centered around, with attaching covenants to the lots allowing no more
than ah... two living dwellings, whether it be a townhouse style or
duplex style on those lots. On ah.... the second block, ah... between
Candlelight and the clubhouse or Hole 10, those lots, those seven lots,
which are the largest of the lots, no more than single family dwellings.
Ah.... and if those covenants would remain attached until the lots were
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sold, developed and the property owner's wish to do otherwise.
Ah...they felt that that was probably in the best interest. The City has
had a lot of requests over the years to get these lots up for sale and build
on them...ah...because again the prime location on the golf course.
Ah...and...and that probably what's.... what's prompting ah... the City
into, you know, further looking into the development of these lots and so
on. And again, it was....it was an oversight by the Borough and by the
City as far as the recreational zone because the zone that...the
consideration was based on the water and sewer and stub to the
properties...ah...I personally would prefer to see it 15,000 plus square
foot lot versus a 7,200 square foot lot. Ah... I....I live on that street as
well, I (chuckle) I'm very, very familiar with the traffic that goes up and
down especially the one last night about 11 o'clock. Ah...I...I think with
increase in ah... building in there you are going to fmd ah...probably
more supervision by the police department. I can't guarantee that but I
think that's just going to come automatically... ah... I guess... I.... I'd
leave it at that but.... the Council was concerned and...and that's why
they put...they want those covenants attached to those lots... ah...
Wendt: I guess my response would be ah...I... I believe that the reason
that it was zoned recreational is for one very simple reason and that's, it
is recreation and the town ah...has encouraged that, they built a golf
course there, they developed some ski and...and snowmobile or ski trails
in there that they groom with the snowmobiles and ah... it's ah... area
where ah... people jog and run and walk their dogs and the high school,
you know, uses it extensively, and ah... if you were coming and saying
ah...to me, we have ah... 10 lots here and 2 or 3 of em' are less than
20,000, you know, they're 17, 18, I'd say, hey, that's...that's fair... you
know, ah...that ah... you know, would be something I could see as...as a
special circumstance, you know...you...you cut this up as...as well as
you can and you end up with a couple small ones, okay, you know... but
I....I really think that ah...you know that recreation means recreation
and if you ah... like you and I, live there, you know how much use that
gets and if the town is considering putting 75,000 sq. ft. lots, they're
really out of touch... ah... you know, it's... it needs to be ah...
recreational area where the....the population or the density is low.
That's the reason that you put that ah...you know that limit on
that...that zone, is to keep, you know the population density low for
the...the ah...experience, the ah... the visual affect, of the golf course and
I really wonder, you know, are we interested in ah.... just selling some
more lots or um...are we, you know, interested in protecting more, you
know, than ah... just that little, you know, short term investment or
profit that we make of that. The golf course, you know, is a... is a key
asset of this community and ah... I think that you should spend a lot of
time and think hard, you know, before you change, you know, the...the
surroundings and, you know, really ah...build it up. I think, you know, a
lot better choice would be to stay with the recreational, come back in,
ah...you know, re-survey to, as close to 20,000 as you can ah... and
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ah...if you're talking about ah...you know, a re-survey and some plot
plans and ah...some sewer that's, you know, stub in, for sewer and
water, that's pretty minor expense and I think it was and...and should be
ah... attributed to the applicants. They're the people who did a survey,
they're the people who ah... put the water and sewer in and who stubbed
it in, they're responsible, you know, that's right here in your...in your
regulations, you know, if they caused, you know, they~e caused these
special conditions, if there are any special conditions, so, ah... you
know, I would ah... I guess I'd close with saying, you know, that I only
see 1 of your 13 that meets....13 ah... lots that meets your ah...
specification. Ah...you know, like I said, I would, I could support you...if,
you know, 8 out of 10, or something like that that met that minimum
recommendation, so....I appreciate your time.
Glick: Thanks, any questions.
Bryson: Question, ah...now ah....you know your idea of what a
recreational zone is may be different that what the City's defined it as,
ah...
Wendt: Okay
Bryson: This....this recreation zone allows ah...commercial recreation
development also and you know, one component of that might be
ah...ah...ah...ah... apitch and putt type operation, it might be ah...a.. or
vehicle racing facility, all those would be conforming to a resident...that
recreation zone.
Wendt: You're right, to...to... quickly answer your question. I don't
know and... and...maybe Mr. Smalley is telling me something that I don't
understand but he...he may be correct, he maybe rec.... representing me
quite well, I don't know, I don't know what that, ah...you know, the
changes would be. All I can go by is your letter and it concerns me, you
know, so, that's why I say to begin with, to start this off, I'm dependent
on you, you know, to follow these laws that you laid down and to
represent me, ah... you know, I depend you to do that, so...I would defer
to you and say you're right, I....I...could be setting myself up (chuckle) I
don't know...
Glick: Okay, any other questions? All right„ thank you very much, we
appreciate your input.
Wendt: Thank you.
Glick: Is there anyone else in the public wishing to speak to the...Yes
sir?
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Dale Vieker (spelling) - I built most of Candlelight back in 1960...I think
it was 61, I got my home site and I'm against all this development
coming because you're taking out trees and the snow blows in there
terrible now. It never used to blow in there at all cause there was no
road, Candlelight dead end with my place but now the golf course is
there, I...I'm quite happy with the golf course but the wind comes in
terribly from the the inlet side and blows down there and there'll never
be any trees to grow back in my lifetime to stop that snow and if you
take out more trees we're definitely going to have almost like that road
could block from wind and I would like to see em' continue that road
down and out past the schools so maybe half the traffic could go that
way and ah...get the speeders off there. I think most of them guys that
come from the golf course drive like they hit the golf ball, pretty damn
fast. I've called the police many times, I give up on that, and the kids on
Candlelight there, I think that the City must have went back many,
many years when they put them little undersized parkings there with no
room for kids, no...no playgrounds and barely room to park and kids
come coasting down from them things out on to the road on them
tricycles, I've just about run over kids which you can't see em' comin,
come out from between them cars. I've had kids come at me with them
three wheelers and have the one front wheel off the ground playing
chicken with me and I...I stopped because ah...they....kids, some of em,
just ain't got it and of course I'm not against ah...you know, children or,
I would like to see em' have a nice to play, safe place and be supervised.
And what else, I don't know, ah... maybe we better have a stop light
there, maybe that would stop, Ike counted 20 people going through
there in 10 minutes without stopping, and if you was going to write a
ticket for everybody that didn't stop there it would be over 1,000. So, I
guess I spoke my piece and I....I guess I'll never have it quiet again in my
life.
Glick: Okay, thank you, we appreciate your comments. Anyone else in
the public wishing to speak to this item? Seeing none, we'll bring it back
to the Commissioners. Discussion:
Goecke: Mr. Chairman?
Glick: Mr. Goecke?
Goecke: I....I have two things, first, the...the lot size is, to me, a little bit
misleading in that in a normal subdivision you have lots back to back.
Here, and that is kind of, to me, how this ah... lot size was ah... kind of
built...set up to be determined ah.. because of that. Ah..here on the
ah... what I'm going to call, the backside of the lot, there is...is nothing,
will never be anything but open space because it's directly back on to
then the golf course. So, to me the ah... the lot size is ah... yeah, it's a
requirement and we need to um... to...maybe correct it ah.. at least with
ah....a variance here this evening and ah....but because of the wide open
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'i on the backside, I have absolutely have no problem with ah...approving
the variance, however, I would like to, and I'm not sure that I can, but
um.... have those lots be sold strictly for single family units, no
duplexes, no tri-plexes, just single family dwellings, and ah...
Glick: Is that an amendment?
Goecke: I would propose that as an amendment, yes
Glick: Okay, do we have a second for that amendment? Single family
homes only on the lots.
Bryson: For a second discussion I'd like to second the Motion ah... I
would also like to request that Mr. Smalley to report on the last Council
meeting at this time.
Glick: Okay
Smalley: At the last Council meeting when the discussion came up
and... and again I will repeat some the.... the.... information I mentioned
to Mr. Wendt. Council discussed the fact....the history of it goes a long
way back, originally the City didn't believe that those lots in there were
part of that recreational zone, we never...never even dreamed of it. We
just all along knew that eventually that those would be residential lots
and of course over the years we found out in discussions with the
Bureau of Recreation ah... that they determined that they were zoned
that and that they were subject to only specific kinds of development
and so on. Council had two discussions, do we want to rezone this
parcel or these two...of this...two lots...two blocks or do we want to try to
request a variance, a modification of a regulation and that's where the
discussion went around. Then the second major discussion dealt with
the development of those lots and what type of development ah... do we
want commercial entities in there, No. For a duplex to be built on Block
1, which is Linwood to Candlelight, those 6 lots, duplex or townhouse
portion, it would require a conditional use permit ah... and...and...and
it's maximum to that. On the second block, which are lots 7 through 13,
6 to 13, excuse me, ?through 13, ah... Candlelight to basically Ten Hole,
or Hole Ten, ah.. those were single family. I encouraged the Council to
look at them as all single family dwellings ah... just because they're
prime lots on the golf course, ah...granted a rezone they could be much
smaller lots, there would be a lot more lots available, I really didn't want
to see smaller lots in that area, ah... I think it enhances the
development, if you're looking potentially at a home probably in the
neighborhood of 200,000 plus thousand dollars would probably be
developed to build on these 13 lots. Ah... we went around and had lots
of discussion as far as what the type of development and what the
Council basically came up and recommended was that no more than
duplex or townhouse type with conditional use permit on the first block,
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i the first 6 lots and then of course the single lots thereafter. That parcel
of land further down past the golf course would be left in a single unit
and so does the block. The possibility of multi-family type development,
tri-plexes, etc., could go down there because of the fact that there's
nothing....nothing there, I...I mean it's land at this point in time.
Ah...and that's primarily where...what Council did with it. We really
opposed the rezone, we didn't' ah... feel we wanted to go through that
process as far as looking at the possibility of more lots again, ah... and
the whole thing started when the City felt when the road went through
there we just knew that those were going to be residential lots and that's
why the stubs were figured out the way they were, water and sewer.
Many years after that's when we found out that it was classified
differently, ah...since the City is the owner the City could again petition
for a rezone...I mean it's 100% of the ownership so all you need is 51%.
Ah...we just felt that...that we didn't really want to do that, that we felt
that we could ah...provide an opportunity there for the City...ah...to have
some nice size lots with some nice development and...and...and I....again
I personally support single family units, I mean that's my own personal
bias, um...I guess that's the history.
Glick: Mr. Goecke?
Goecke: Mr. Smalley, ah...if...if then my amendment should ah...pass,
what....what would ah....Council ah.... think of that, I mean from
discussion last Wednesday night.
Smalley: (Laugh) It would cause lengthy debate, ah... and probably
ah..again the...the rethinking, especially in light of the fact that we did
have some testimony tonight of why...why people are in opposition to
development there. And...and..and I think...I think Council basically
would make the decision that...that is...that they perceive is in the best
interest of the City and...and...and I....there would be some discussion
and...and...I would hope movement but I...I cant' tell you there would be.
I...I think that the public testimony and..and...and ah... the folks even
perhaps coming to that Council meeting would be beneficial.
Glick: Okay, any more discussion?
Bryson: Yes, several things, ah...I would like to mention ah....present
development requirements for ah...adjacent ah...property, I.... such as
across the street in the private area, ah...it...it...the area is zoned rural
residential and it allows up ah.... 7 or more family dwellings dependent
on the size of the parcel or tract. Ah....ah....and I understand how
people can be concerned about it but I... I feel the...the City is
ah...making an effort to keep the ah...the density down by ah... what
they propose both...both at the Council and as part of the ordinance... or
the variance. I will be voting in favor of the variance and the
amendment.
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Glick: Anymore discussion? Okay we're going to vote on the
amendment. Amendment is single family dwellings only.
VOTE -Amendment
GRAVELEY Yes BRYSON Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes GOECKE Yes
NORD Yes MAHURIN Absent
GLICK Yes
Amendment passed unanimously.
VOTE -Main Motion as amended
BRYSON Yes
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Absent
GLICK Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes
NORD Yes
GRAVELEY Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
Glick: Now you have your work cut out for you Mr. Councilman.
Werner-Quade: I just wanted to have a comment to this fellow who
came here meeting who doesn't think that he has many, many more
years to live. Sir, the one there that...that, (gentlemen dozing) yeah,
Ah... I had just a comment for you that you...you didn't think that you
have very many more years to live and...that you wouldn't have trees.
You know, if you just put a couple spruce trees they'll be really big in
about 8 years, really, really big, so, I hope that you have eight years and
could put a few of those little spruce trees, they really grow big in about
8 years.
Vieker: I didn't say that I had a few years to live I meant that I would
never see it quiet again.
Werner-Quade: Okay (laughter)
Smalley: Mr.... Mr... Chair, may I make one more comment?
Glick: Yes
Smalley: Being a resident that lives over there I too am really concerned
about the traffic. I'm concerned about the development and anytime you
hear those vehicles ripping up and down that road, please call the police
and report it. I mean, that's probably one of the ways that we... we're
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going to get more attention over there, just...I mean, they'll get there
when we....they can but ah... I just really encourage that.
Mulholland (from the audience): We have called...
Smalley: Yeah,
Mulholland: morning, noon and night and (illegible)....once in awhile...
maybe once a day sometimes, I'll see a policeman go by or maybe they go
on through and I'm out in my yard...
Another gentlemen commented from the audience which was illegible -
two or three individuals began talking at the same time.
Smalley: Well, again, depending on the number of calls that they get in
maybe something can be done, is...is... that's all we can do. Thank you
Mr. Glick.
Glick: All right...
Verbatim Ends.
b. P298-3? -- Conditional Use Permit -- Cabin Rentals -- For the
properties described as Lot 3, Block 8, Valhalla Heights part #3,
4140 N. Dogwood Lane, Kenai, Alaska; Lot 4, Block 8, Valhalla
Heights Part #3, 4140 N. Dogwood Lane, Kenai, Alaska; and Lot 1,
James H. Cowan Estates, 1010 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Clinton A. Coligan, P.O. Box 4300,
Soldotna, Alaska.
GRAVELEY MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-37. MOTION SECONDED BY
GOECKE.
Public Hearing open -Verbatim begins:
Jim Richardson, 1015 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Mr. Chairman,
ah... Commission members my name is Jim Richardson, I'm...
ah...property owner at ah....1015 Angler Drive ah... just directly across
the street from the ah... site on ah.... 1010 Angler Drive and I'm limiting
my comments to that parcel. Um....ah... speaking against the proposed
conditional use permit. I sent a letter to the Commission members
dated August 5, I hope you got that and had a chance to take a look at
it. There's several issues that I want to ah... bring up to you. Um.... I
guess perhaps most importantly that this should not be viewed, this
application should not be viewed separately from the Beaver Creek
Lodge. As noted in my letter to you, as advertising, ah...the property
owner and this applicant is ah... ah... Clint Coligan ah... aka Capt. Bligh,
he does business as ah..ah... Capt. Bligh's Beaver Creek Lodge. Ah... it's
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noted in advertising and elsewhere that this is Capt. Bligh's ah... Beaver
Creek Lodge and Guide Service ah... another example on the ah... ah....
Clark's Kenai River guide permit, um... Clint Coligan has 4 boats
registered to Beaver Creek Lodge and Guide Service. Um... I have
problems on it's own with that respect to that property as it relates to
zoning ordinances for the City of Kenai that I noted in my letter.
Basically, the issue, I believe, is the same on that the Council...the
Planning and Zoning Commission dealt with in July of 1995. At that
time the property owner for Beaver Creek Lodge came in to the Planning
and Zoning Commission asking for a conditional use permit to expand
the activities and development. Ah...there was ah... a great deal of
public comment and discussion and the Planning and Zoning turned
that application down based on concerns over disturbance, traffic
patterns, water quality issues and parking. This is basically a different
owner but the same problem and that ah... the fact that ah... it's ah...
different property owner ah... it creates a little bit of a misunderstanding
but it shouldn't change the ah... issue.
With respect to the issue of conditional use ah... permits, um... ah..
when I bought my property in 1989 I did understand ah... that it was
the...the ah.....the idea was to encourage reasonable economic activity
on peoples property. In this case we don't really have any residents,
there's just a business ah.. being across the street from this property, I
could...ah...if this approved...I could look forward to ah...
un...ah...unadvised or unsupervised visitors wandering on to my
property as they go back and forth. I believe that this would be just part
and parcel of the activities of the Beaver Creek Lodge ah... located across
the street and down two lots.
I would like to address a little bit, just the concept of economic
development. Is this good for the City of Kenai? Um...I guess with...the
lots along there are not suitable for high density recreational
development, they're all long and narrow, about 100' wide, you can't
really have activities without affecting your neighbors and we certainly
feel that. Secondly, there's no City sewer in the area and the commercial
use ah... setbacks can't be ah.. be reached or maintained. Ah...gradually
what you get is ah.... diminished character of the neighborhood where
the parking lots get bigger and you end up with a gravel parking lot and
a building and we're getting that direction for some of the ah...activities
in the area. This really should be one of the best and...and...and nicest
subdivisions in...in...Kenai and it could be but ah...it's headed in a
different direction.
In...in viewing this as an economic benefit to Kenai in terms of
employment, I guess I would like to speak to that. This is what I do for a
living, I'm a research economist, I...I focus on this type of activity. I
wrote the economics chapter for the Soldotna Chamber....for the
Soldotna ah...Comp Plan, I recently completed things like a sector review
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for the City of Ketchikan and about 3 years ago I did a talk with the
Planning and Zoning Commission for the Kenai Peninsula Borough
dealing iwth the concept of...of recreation and I...ah...I guess one of the
things I'd like to do is offer to come in and talk some time
and...and...make ah... do a workshop session and talk about some of
those issues, but basically there's ah...ah... quality price relationship for
what people are willing to pay to recreate. Um... the more that you look
like Wasilla the less people are willing to pay. Ah...then....in... if you live
in Wasilla and you can...you can get out and go and....on...on the river
and fish for $49.00 if you go to Bristol Bay it cost $7,000 a week. There's
a reason for that. Ah...a doctor looks at a prime directive of first do no
harm and don't lose what you have and I guess looking at incremental
development one thing that I would urge is that know a little bit about
the industry that we're talking about, there's a lot of things going on
with recreation on the Kenai River. I spent 6 years on the Kenai River
ah....ah.... special management board listening to what people have in
mind for the river. Ah...for example, there is big changes, anybody that
got out in the river knows a little bit about changes and resource
abundance patterns. There's ah... changes in...in...coming in
management in terms of ah... guided activities and basically the issue
that I would look at is do we really need a bigger guide...one more bigger
guide business on the Kenai. Ah...if this business fails the community
is...is... the one that pays. Um... I guess in summary I...I ask that you
deny the application um.... ah....and also completes ah....
In a separate letter I asked for a review of the Beaver Creek Lodge 1988
conditional use permit and I'd like to make two offers ah... to the
Commission members. One is ah...I'd be available as a resource to come
in and talk with you in a workshop environment or however you might
want to do it about recreation ah... as an economic activity. And
secondly, um... I meant to do this after the 1995 ah... presentation ah...
Councilman Smalley ah..noted that it appeared as if we had some
violations of the conditional use permits, specifically for Beaver Creek
Lodge but other areas and I meant to follow through and offer to ah....to
take people on ah...on ah... tour of the area and I didn't get around to it
but I would like to do that if ah....the Commission as a whole or
individual members would like to come and take a look at the area, get
to be a little bit more familiar iwth some of the things that are going on.
I would certainly ah... like to make time and...and help you do that.
Ah...with that, I ah...thank you for the opportunity to address you and
would open it for any questions that you might have.
Glick: Are there any questions of Mr. Richardson? If not, thank you
Sir, appreciate it. Is there anyone else in the public wishing to speak to
PZ98-37?
Clinton Coligan, P.O. Box 4300, Soldotna, Alaska - my name is
Clinton Coligan, my wife Dody and we have leased...lease being a key
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word here for Mr. Cowan who is the original owner of Beaver Creek
Lodge since 1986. We have taken on an entire lease from 1988. From
this time forward we have done nothing but increase and improve
conditions on Beaver Creek, I think of which these gentlemen would
agree wholeheartedly and I would back up with the photographs I've
brought iwth me to show you from past to present. As far as ample
space on the parking, we...he described our lot....he has a single lot, we
have 2 and 3/4 lots which is almost 3 times more parking area, more
parking space. As far as increase of boat traffic, reading this letter where
he makes mention of 5 guided efforts, I have not 5 guided efforts, never
have had 5 guided efforts from Beaver Creek Lodge and actually this
year I have decreased and have proof here from my insurance company
where I have reduced my...my fleet to 1 single full-time guide, 3 part-
time guides, of which my 3 part-time guides all live totally removed away
from the Lodge, in most cases 2, Larry Wedin lives on Mile 10 on Funny
River Road. The boat, the one boat is kept at home and not even used
on the Kenai, obviously because it's closer to the Kasilof from Funny
River Road than it is from my residence. The other boat is a drift boat
which is occasionally left on my lot as it's convenient to come where they
driver, in this case, lives at my residence at Longmere Lake, and
commutes back and forth via Beaver Loop Road to take Kalifornsky to
reach Kasilof and does on... very much on occasion stop to pick the boat
up out of the yard before continuing to greet the people.
As far as the statement here in this ah....accusation of 5 guided boats, I
have never had 5 guided boats at Beaver Creek Lodge in my entire life, at
any given time. There are, right at this present time, 4 boats sitting in
the water which he fails to describe that we have conditional use permits
for two docks, each dock require....will accommodate three boats. One
boat belongs to Mr. Cowan who comes approximately 3 times a year for
10 to 12 days, and at that time only upon his arrival does that boat get
put in the water at his dock and stays sitting. It rarely gets used but it's
there. My dock, the dock that I use for my particular own guiding
activities has two boats, two full time boats, guide boats, of which one is
used by ah... purely by ah...part-time guide, a Mr. Will Thayer who is a
neighbor on Angler Drive, living approximately 9 to 10 driveways below
us, who sometimes walks down to my lot to use the boat, sometimes
brings his truck down, all of which is irrelevant to the use that the boats
get. Bottom line is we have one full time guide operating from Beaver
Creek Lodge with one power boat, two power boats in the water which I
would like to compliment by showing you the photos taken as recently
as yesterday, of the boats and the boat situation as they have seen it
throughout the entire season. There's never been 5 guides working out
of Beaver Creek Lodge in its history or never anything close.
As far as ah... addressing other issues, ah... this thing all seems to have
gotten turned around and redirected towards the...my application for a
variance for a cabin. I have applied for a cabin because that was
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expanded my business but not towards the Kenai River and not directing
towards guiding on the Kenai River which is we all know is a thing of the
past. My business has expanded by directing my business in other
directions such as halibut fishing, fly-outs, sightseeing, tours, etc., etc.,
I do have a requirement for and have had a use for more
accommodations. Istarted by building two and I will use the term
loosely, cabins, they are extremely, extremely nice, 8" log homes as I
would show you also with the photos here at a cost of approximately
$80,000 a piece. I also accompany photos of this gentleman's cabin
which sits approximately 680 feet from mine through the trees where it
is virtually unattainable for him to see my operation or for me to see
him. I cannot see him, he cannot see me. In between this sits a property
of these two folks, that we accommodated them at a cost of $7,100 two
years ago when Mr. Cowan requested an addition to be built on Beaver
Creek Lodge property to...to accommodate his personal family. At that
time we were approached by Ralph and Marilyn and said they would not
contest if we, at our cost, would install a 6' high feeder...cedar fence
completely enclosing the property, which we have obligated and did. So
now, I would not know from one day to the next if they were on their
property or not, unless I went and peeked through the knot hole.
As far as parking in the area, I think I would welcome, I would
absolutely...it would thrill me to take each and every one of you over
there and walk you through Beaver Creek Lodge and show you and
operation that I would like to think is probably the nicest operation on
the entire Kenai River.
As far as increase of traffic or business, if you would check the quarterly
statements from this year, my revenue from this year from last year was
down approximately 38%. If that indicates an increase of business I
would sure like to know what the heck I'm doing wrong.
And now this third cabin in question which is across the street, which I
would like to present these pictures...is not only, does it not sit across
the street from this gentlemen's driveway, it sits much further down the
road past his place. On Angler Drive, when you make the corner....the
corner, an abrupt 90, which is the corner where I built this cabin, from
that point to the end of the street, a distance of approximately 1,380
feet, there are 31 driveways, of which I have listed, and I just...lis....listed
them briefly, there are approximately 12 to 13 other businesses doing
exactly what I'm doing. In most cases, using multiple boats, many more
boats that I am, I have no idea, I don't concern myself but I assume that
most of them are bed and breakfasts, but there are 13 of them. I am the
third driveway around the corner. How can this man make a statement
that my business, the third one around the corner from the upper end,
is causing the traffic that he's seeing when that same amount of traffic
must be going through those other 13 businesses, all located on down
past me. And in evidence I offer these photos taken yesterday, I would
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~ like you to look at them please. That's the first cabin (showing Werner-
Quade the photos) I built, it's these two cabins become totally irrelevant
because they're located 2 miles...2.7 miles down the road from Beaver
Creek Lodge, it has nothing to do with Beaver Creek Lodge except to
house guests that I book, which in turn yes, I may take them fishing, I
may taking them flying, I may send them halibut fishing, or may take
them sightseeing...
Werner-Quade: Is this on Angler or on Dogwood?
Coligaa: This is on Dogwood, which is 2.7 miles away from the exact,
physical location, this man has confessed...
Werner-Quade: Okay, do you have some photos in here, black and
white photos...
Coligaa: Those are the photos
Werner-Quade: These are Dogwood cabins?
Coligaa: These are the Dogwood cabins, this is the first cabin I built 3
years ago, this is the second cabin built one year ago and 2 months, I
assure you they are absolutely very nice, very plush cabins, they are
also on 4 acres of private property, no neighbors, you see no neighbors,
you see nobody...nobody around us. This is the interiors, this is the
cabin that we are requesting, this is the cabin that
Werner-Quade: This is on Angler?
Coligaa: This....exactly.... exactly, across the street from these
gentlemen's driveways. This....is immediately across the street but not
from Mr. Richardson's driveway, not next to him but closer to the actual
driveway leading into my lots, see as far as the question of people
walking across this property, why would they walk through swamp when
they could walk out the driveway, turn 4 yards, walk down the road and
down my driveway.
Bryson: Let's get back in the issue....
Graveley: Mr. Chairman?
Glick: 0....okay, if that's all, well look at the pictures here, are there
any...
Coligaa: I would like to address some other questions too, I mean, if I
can... I'm taking time, I understand but I'm very upset by this. I have not
got time at this time of year to be dealing with.... this is ridiculous. The
two times Ibe met this gentlemen in the past I was....
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Bryson: Sir, I'd....I'd like to keep it to the subject at hand which is ah...
specific to the petition...
Coligan: It might pertain a lot to the reason that I'm here in the first
place if I give the opportunity or be given that opportunity to explain how
I come to met this gentlemen.
Glick: Well, I don't think that's pertinent. You have to tell us the
reasons you want this, hasn't got anything to do with what he said or
what somebody else says.
Coligaa: Yowl see photos there the boats as they sat all season that
are parked at our dock, two guide boats. The photo that shows the small
boat, that's a 12' duck boat that he's used like twice a year. My wife and
I used it to go dip red salmon for two nights. It, unfortunately, is still
sitting at the dock but is definitely used as a guide boat. And my part-
time guide in the other power boat went exactly 9 times this year.
Nord: Mr. Chairman?
Glick: Okay, I think... were
Coligan: Ah... thank you very much -- I might also offer proof from the
insurance here of the number of licensed guides that work for us, 1 is
full-time and 3 are part-time.
Glick: Okay, is there anybody else in the audience wishing to speak to
this item? Yes, Ma'am.
Dolores Coligan, P.O. Box 4300, Soldotna, Alaska -Yes, my name is
Dolores Coligan and um... I would just like to add that, on top of all of
this, we are talking less than 4 months out of the year, that's it, less
than four month.
Clinton Coligan: Three months!
Dolores Coligan: We don't even get started until May 15, it doesn't get
into the swing of things until June and it is, as~ of this Friday,
Clinton Coligan: It's over
Dolores Coligan: Over, that's all the time there is, 3 months, that's what
we're talking about.
Glick: You're talking about the conditional use for these buildings, is
that all the use...
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D. Coligan: That's it... 3 months.
C. Coligan: Exactly, I'm going to put these buildings up for permanent
rental effective tomorrow morning in the Anchorage newspaper...
D. Coligan: that's all it is, 3 mo....
C. Coligan: in the Clarion paper, we're out of business at this point. I
might have a trickle of 4 or 5 other persons between now and the end of
the month. I even brought a schedule if you care to see it. Weave booked
a grand total in the month of August of something like 41 people totally.
Now, does that constitute a great amount of traffic, or does that not have
anything to do with the 14 other lodges below us.
Glick: Okay, Ma'am, you wish to speak also?
Marilya Johnson, 1025 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska -Thank you for
allowing me to speak, my name is Marilyn Johnson. I live at 1025
Angler Drive. As Clint says I'm probably the closest driveway across from
the ah...new cabin that's going in. Um....I guess I really want to really
primarily talk about the whole issue of...of planing and zoning and what
zoning really means to a property buyer. Ah... I'm a retired University
professor. When we decided that we were going to be able to retire about
10 years ago, well a little more than 10 years ago, we started planning
for that future and we did so first my looking at the recreational
equipment....or recreational property we owned at the time, and that
included all the things we thought we wanted. It's a beautiful lake with
swans on it, loons, beavers, (illegible) and so on, but is was in the Mat-
Su Borough and as we checked around with what was going to happen
to the Mat-Su Borough in the future we soon found out that there were
less than no guarantees (chuckle) for how zoning was going to take place
when they started working that direction; and we simply didn't want to
put ourselves in the position of moving some place and living in an area
that was going to change drastically from what we had proposed as our
original move. So, we started looking for property, we came down here
and...and..started in Homer and went through a variety of sources to
look at property that we thought would in fact be rural residential and
offers us the things that we have had on the Mat-Su property as well.
We ended up on the Kenai, we ended up on Anger Drive, we absolutely
love it there. Webe been there 10 years now, we have a log cabin, we
have some out buildings that we've developed over time. For us it's our
little paradise but I think one of the problems is, is you go in with what
you think is a guarantee, that is going to stay somewhat like it was
planned because that's what the zoning says. Rural residential has
some specifications that we thought we could live with. We knew that
the Lodge was next door, we knew the Cooks that built it originally, so
we knew what that property was, we knew how this was all divided up
from the Ames property originally, we had contacts in the area. We still
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thought we could live with it. What's happened and while I've been here,
I think this is maybe three, maybe four times in the last, however many
years we've lived, the 10 years we've lived here, is it seems like zoning in
this area happens on a defacto basis. You know, if somebody doesn't get
on it and get alert, the zoning may change so that you have an RV park
next to you, that was proposed at one point. Or, that you have ah....a
gravel pit, that was proposed at one point. Or, that you just have great
increases in the size of... of various commercial operations.
Commercialism up and down Angler Drive is estranged a lot since we've
moved there 10 years ago. We're not opposed to all of it, some of it is
very tastefully done. We're not saying that Clint's isn't nicely done,
that's really not the issue but by putting something in back of us now,
Clint's on one side of us and he's in back of us, that's half away around.
You can't go any further, there's a lot...but you know, saving grace but
that really puts us in the middle of commercialization and we didn't buy
our property with that in mind. We didn't pay our taxes with that in
mind. I just think there ought to be some kind of...of promise to people
if their willing to invest in the city. We picked this city because we really
like it, and all American city, we like the library, we like the arts here, we
like the tennis courts here, and we use it all but we don't want to live
every year wondering, now what are they going to ask for next and how
is this going to change. It is going to increase traffic, that corner is
of....is an oddball corner, it's a right angle turn that's very sharp, Clint's
cut a driveway like this through it. There's going to be two exits out of
that corner now and people buzz around that corner. Think there's not
going to be an accident there? It's not going to be Clint's fault, it's not
going to be anybody's fault, it's just the problem with trying to change
that much and as fast as it's all happened.
I hope you~l turn it down. I'd hate to see change that much more and I
also pick up on what Jim said, I really wish you would come down and
look at Angler Drive. I think it's a wonderful area. I don't want it to look
like some of the Soldotna developments along the river. I don't think
there's any reason for it to but it's really moving that way and it's moving
a lot faster than we ever thought it would.
Thank you for your time. Are there any questions?
Glick: Thank you
C. Coligan: Can I ask you a question?
Johnson: Sure...sure...
C. Coligan: Actual measurements from Angler Drive to the physical
location of this lady's ah.... cabin or this gentleman's cabin is something
over 1,000 feet from the mouth of that. From either position they cannot
even see Angler Drive....
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Johnson: Oh, absolutely...
Coligan: ...it can't be seen as depicted in those pictures. Those pictures
are taken at interval blocking from the front of their cabin half way down
their driveway including from the street. They cannot even be seen.
Johnson: Did I insinuate that we could see the property? I'm sorry if I
did. We intentionally had a road put in that you can't possibly see that.
C. Coligan: Cannot be seen...
Johnson: ...but that isn't the point, we still all use the same road, we're
all gone be on the same river... having property next to you that is
commercial does change your world. I mean, they have a parking lot,
but it also has RV's in it, the RV's look right over the fence. That was an
agreement to build the fence because they were actually camping in
between two of our cabins from the Lodge, that's how the fence got built.
But the point is, it's just changing a lot and I really hope that somebody
will look at protecting the rights of the people who buy in thinking in fact
they chose, for a reason because that's what was specified in the rules
and regulations. Yes Ma'am?
Nord: My question is, when you purchased your property 10 years ago
was this Lodge there...10 years ago?
Johnson: Yeah, yeah, I knew the Lodge was there. It was much a
smaller operation then, yes, I knew the Cooks who originally developed
the lodging, yes. Yeah....and...I knew there were other things down the
road. Now, many, many more things are commercial down the road than
were before and that really has increased the traffic, but no, I knew that
and we actually survived quite well with it for a number of years, we
just....it got increasingly more difficult, it's noisy, the latest dock is very,
very close the property line. You know, noise travels up a river. I'm
living with all that, I just don't know that it oughta start surrounding
me, and that's what I have a question about the property in back of us
which is the only ones on the agenda, I believe.
Nord: You...you feel that having ah...er...it looks like these are really
nice cabins, how do you feel about having a residential cabin
Johnson: Word residential cabin....I ask....I asked Clint when he....
Nord: ...your residential area is going to detract from the property value
or from your quiet and peace of enjoyment...I don't understand...
Johnson: This is a commercial property that's coming in, it's going to be
rented to people who are going to be guided. Clint says they are going to
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be guided out of his operation that is going to places beyond. My
assumption, since it's Cowan Estates, is they are going to walk across
the street, and in spite of what this says, they walk down our driveway
to...just like they walk on everybody else's because they're lost. They'll
walk across the street and they're going to be guided out of....of the
existing Lodge next to us. It's just seems to me as a continuation. It
also appears that a lot of the lots have been ah....that....that Cowan
Estates and others have subdivided on that side of the road. This would
the first thing on the other side of the road and it is also the first lot in
terms of commercialization. I can see the same thing happenings as Hi-
Lo can't add anymore things to their property so they add across the
street instead, so the new....will walk across the street, or the next one
the down and they walk across the street. It just seems to me at the end
it's bad planning, it all happens because people do it and everybody
says, oh well, you've already done, all right, it just seems like it backing
in the door to planning and zoning.
Nord: Thank you.
Johnson: Thank you.
Glick: Okay, thank you Ma'am, Yes Sir?
Ralph Van Dusseldorp, 1025 Angler Drive, Kenai, Alaska - I also
speak in opposition to ah....granting conditional use permit for the
Angler Drive property.
Glick: Sir, what was your name and address?
Van Dusseldorp: Oh, I'm sorry, I'm Ralph Van Dusseldorp and I live at
1025 Angler Drive, which is catty-cornered across from the ah... Angler
Drive property in question...
Glick: Okay...
Van Dusseldorp: As it's been said in anticipation of retirement 10 years
ago we bought a lot there, carefully checked the zoning and found it was
rural residential. At that time, I don't believe any conditional use
permits were given along Angler Drive at all. There were some illegal
operations. From about 1988 on a number of the lodge owners came to
planning and zoning, asked for a conditional use permits and, I think in
most cases, ah... perhaps all cases...they were given. You know, they
were kind of grandfathered ah...in perhaps. Ah...you know, we
considered other places. We had friends who lived at Porters. Some of
you know Porters, ah... a ways up stream from us. A terrible, terrible
place. Angler Drive could become the Kenai Porters, ah... it really could
if this is ah...it's...if this kind of thing is allowed to continue.
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7 I want to be sure you understand that this property that Clint wants to
rent is an integral part of Beaver Creek Lodge. Ah...this is one of the
cards from Beaver Creek Lodge (held up brochure), you notice it says
Capt. Bligh's Beaver Creek Lodge and the plan of course if Capt. Bligh,
his name, his wife's name listed at the bottom, but also on this brochure
it says "you can rent one of our places...one of our lodges or one of the
two bed...one of....our 2 bedroom, 950 sq. ft. log cabins. This is what
he's talking about that's the Valhalla cabins that are already built and
this is the one that he's now building. So this is really an extension of
Beaver Creek Lodge, it's not just another ah...ah... independent
operation.
Coligan: Excuse me...
Glick: You had your chance Sir...
Van Dusseldorp: Now I would like to approach the real problem. Until
two years ago, none of the area west of Angler Drive was developed. It
was just wilderness, we had moose over there, we had caribou, we had
coyotes, we had sand hill cranes, it was an undeveloped area. Two years
ago then, it was subdivided into 13 lots. Two homes have been built on
two of the lots, both of those homes are owned by owners of lodges.
Clint's building is the third building, so that's three out of 13, there are
10 more vacant lots. If you approve this one then how are you going to
turn down the next one that wants to do the same thing or the next one,
the next one, the next one, the next one and pretty soon you have 10
more commercial operations on our street; and then the two lodge
owners say we might as well turn our buildings into commercial
operations also, and we have a whole Angler Drive with nothing but
commercial operation. Now you may think, well, Clint has already
started construction, you know... perhaps we oughta go ahead and
approve it because....approve it because of that. Were had a lot of
controversy that last couple of years about zoning and about the
conditional use permits on Angler Drive. Clint has been involved with
those, he's been well aware of them. Clint knew before he ever started
construction that he's going to have to have a conditional use permit in
order to do what he wants to do. He should have applied one
properly...applied for one properly before he ever started ah...
construction, not wait until it's almost finished and then apply for a
conditional use permit, and....
Finally I guess I just ask you to, you know...when you vote on this to
perhaps think of this. Imagine you live in my house, where I live and
think of how you would vote then...you know... think of you would vote
to approve this knowing that if you approve this you have more
commercial op...ah...commercial operations right across the street and
pretty soon you're gonna have commercial operation all the way down
the street. Thank you.
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Glick: Thank you sir, is there anyone else wishing to speak to speak? I
think you took more than your adequate time Sir. (to C. Coligan). If not
I'll bring to the Commission. Discussion.
Bryson: Ah...I would like to ah... separate the items into three different
ah...sub...ah categories.
Glick: Three or just two since those two are together at Valhalla?
Bryson: Yeah, that would be fine, thanks.
Glick: Anybody object to separating the Angler Acres from the Valhalla
Heights?
Werner-Quade: Um...you know I would like to see it three...broken
down to three.
Glick: Okay, anybody else want three?
Werner-Quade: I'm very uncomfortable with three being grouped into
one and I will....will vote No...(illegible)
Glick: Okay, if there's no objection...
Goecke: Mr...Mr. Chairman?
Glick: Yes, Mr. Goecke.
Goecke: Um...the ah... the two on Dogwood are ah... side by side,
correct?
Glick: Yeah
Goecke: Why....why would you want....
Glick: I just thought the Ang....
Goecke: Why would we want to separate....
Glick: ...the Angler's Acres is a couple miles away where these two are
side by side in Valhalla.
Werner-Quade: Okay, Ill go with two.
Glick: Okay, let's discuss the ah... Valhalla Heights properties first,
those two. Discussion on those.
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Bryson: Ah...just to clarify the ah... minutes I will ah... again Move for
approval of ah...the Valhalla Heights ah...cabin ah....request.
Glick: Okay, who seconded it the first time?
Graveley: I think I did.
Glick: Okay, you second that on the...since we split them out?
Roper: Ah...excuse me, Mr. Graveley, you made the motion to approve
and Mr. Goecke seconded it, so Mr. Bryson, is...are you amending the
Motion then?
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Bryson: Ah...I would treat it as an amendment, yes.
Roper: Okay, treat it as an amendment to separate them and we'll
discuss....
Glick: Okay, in that case I need a second on the amendment.
Goecke: Second.
Glick: Okay, the move and second to amend to separate to the two.
Ah...we should vote on this amendment then.
Roper: Okay,
Werner-Quade Yes
Nord Yes
Bryson Yes
Goecke Yes
Graveley Yes
Glick Yes
Glick: Okay, that Motion passes, now we officially separated them. The
first we'll talk about is the Valhalla Heights, two properties over there.
Discussion on that?
Goecke: Call for question...
Glick: That would be to rent them single night basic rather than
monthly, because monthly is okay, there...
Bryson: In driving by the facilities, they appear to be essentially
ah...just...small ah... residential units ah... single structure on a single
lot...I would...I mean...in favor of it...
Glick: Anybody else? All right, let's vote on the...
Goecke: Excuse me...
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} Glick: Okay...
Goecke: This is for nightly rentals ahhhhhh...or....at this....from this
point until next spring are they ahhhh... available for rental to ah.... a
long term basis?
C. Coligan (from audience) Yes Sir.
Glick: Well...
Goecke: So...
Glick: they're available now to rent by the month....so...you know, that's
legal to do in that...
Goecke: Right...
Glick: ...in that area. What he is wanting to do is it okay conditional
use to rent them by the night. If we grant that, he can do it any time he
wants to.
C. Coligan (from audience): I would do it for three months of the year
Sir.
j Graveley: The term...the term...to...to...to define it, the term is the
cabin's in Northwood Dog...Northwood Dog Lane have been rented on a
short term basis. That's.....that's what you're looking for. That's to
continue short term leases.
Glick: Well, it wasn't okay to do that to start with but...
Graveley: No...but that's....
Glick: ...but with this it would be.
Graveley: ....that's what we're after tonight.
Glick: So that's what we'd be voting on, to approve them to rent it on a
short basis.
Goecke: Correct.
Glick: ...to (illegible) zone, okay...
Gentlemen from the audience: Sir,
Goecke: Call for question.
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'; Gentlemen from the audience: Are you...are you voting now to
approve the Valhalla deal?
Glick: Just the Valhalla.
Gentlemen from the audience: All right, I'd like to come up to give
you a little on that....
Glick: That's just on his cabins now...
Gentlemen from the audience: Right...
Glick: That was all part of this when we had the public hearing.
Gentlemen from the audience: (illegible) you were down on Anglers
Street....
Glick: It was all one issue here...
Nord: but now were separated them...
Bryson: I would like to suspend the rules....
Gentlemen from the audience: (Loudly) expressed desire to speak
Bryson: ...to allow him to testify.
Glick: One of the members had asked to suspend the rules and allow
you to testify so here's your chance.
Gentlemen from the audience: You were separate them...all right...
Ted Sadler, Kenai, Alaska - I'm Ted Sadler, wife Jeanie. We own that
lot directly south of you against the highway, Spur Highway. (addressing
C. Coligan) Your on Dogwood right?
C. Coligan: Yes sir...
Sadler: Okay, our property is on Dogwood and Spur Highway. If
this...you pass this for this gentlemen I'm going to have cabins in there
because I came here 8 years ago to get a commercial deal for that lot of
mine; and, I don't know if you're same people that were here then or not,
but you told me then, "not until we get every lot in Kenai sold can you
have a commercial lot out there." I think....and I'm mad about that, your
acting like Exxon. As long as you can keep your trial a running, and
running, and running, you'll make money and I can set there and bleed
to death. So, if you do approve it, I'll have cabins on that one and come
here and ask you for approval on that kind of a deal. Thank you.
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Lady from the audience (believed to be Mrs. Sadler): that lots is four
and half acres.
Glick: Okay...all right, we're back to Commission, are we ready?
Sadler: Thank you from my wife...
Glick: You're welcome. You understand what we're going to vote on?
Valhalla Heights only, short term rentals.
Goecke: Um...hm...
Roper:
Goecke Yes Nord Yes
Graveley Yes Bryson Yes
Werner-Quade No Glick No
Roper: 2 No, 4 yes
Glick: Passed. Motion Passed. Okay, the second part of the...is the
Angler Drive....and that's for...would be for short term rentals
or...everything that is covered in...any discussion on that? Mr. Bryson?
Bryson: Ah...just a...r...comment is passing. I find this somewhat ironic
that we're back in the Anglers Drive situation having had many, many
hearings ah...related to that ah...the original ah...recreation zone intent
was it would be appropriate for ah...ah...development similar to ah...
what was occurring in the Anglers Acres ah... area. The ah...property
owners in the area have not seen fit to petition for ah...a modification of
their rural residential zoning. I'm not sure why, I guess when they have
a conditional use they have no reason to change it. Ah...it may be that it
isn't...it is a business situation down there and it should be addressed
as such. And I....I have some degree of compassion for the individual
that ah...bought as a retirement area but ah...certainly the ah...pressure
is ah... to develop that area ah....ah...recreational / commercial....aspect.
Glick: Any other discussion? Mr. Goecke?
Goecke: I...I agree with ah.... what Mr. Bryson has said and ah... you
know, I believe that probably... something in excess of 80%, and I don't
know this for a fact, but I...I believe that something in excess of 80% of
that property down there right now is recreational. Ah...I think there's
probably ah...some people that, yes in fact live there year around. I
think ahhhh... part of the people that have ah... single unit there are
using it as ah...weekend or week long ah... retreat in the summer time
but it is still recreational...they....they bought it for recreation and
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um....and to me ah... that area, you know, needs to be recreational and
as such ahm.... I for one wish that at some point in time ah...the zone
would be changed to recreational down there.
Glick: Okay, any more discussion?
Werner-Quade: Well, I have a comment ah...that several years back
when Kevin Walker was our Chairman um... he used to say the same
thing every time we used to get an application for a conditional use
permit ah... down river. Well, Anglers Acres in particular should be
zoned recreation, so...so we should vote for it to be recreation (illegible)(
...conditional use permit applicant wanted. However, I do agree with the
lady who retired college professor, that just because you have granted
one that's not any open door to continue to grant them and Ike really
had a lot of concerns about this area too. Every time that...permit comes
before us, well, there's been so many that you granted before, and even
an example of that is tonight when we sat down we got a paper of all the
conditional use permits we permitted in the past so we should permit
this too. I have some concerns along with... Mr.... Richardson, about the
DEC qualities down there and again, when I bring these up, I'm told by
one or more Commission members, "that's not our area!"; "we shouldn't
be concerned with that!"; "that belongs to the State!"; "they'll look into
it!"; you know, sometimes you just need to look right in your own back
yard and until some of these things are satisfied with me I am not going
to continue to app....to approve these, just because were approved so
many before. There's a time to...to pull back and to...to look at things
and....in my opinion I'm to make a difference (illegible)... and I'll be doing
that.
Glick: Anymore discussion?
Kebschull: Mr. Chairman, I would like to make a comment. Um... I was
hoping that this wouldn't happen but it happened immediately that
um... that the conditional use permit that you're looking at has been
um...information has been convoluted with information about a
grievance of complaint against another conditional use permit. So, I
wanted to make sure that the Commission looked at it as a separate
issue when they voted because this is a sep....separate conditional use
permit that Mr. Coligan is applying for for cabin rentals, which the
Commission worked hard to get that term into our code a little over a
year ago. Um... he's asking for short term rentals in the summer
months. Um.... and um... the issue on the Lots 4 and 5, um.. I put
information in your packet and that should be dealt with separately from
this request for this conditional use permit and I just wanted to clarify
that.
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In addition, the information that I provided tonight was a clarification of
the packet information because there was one permit that was left off
and that was the one for Dere on Lot 20, so...or....
Glick: Okay, all right, any other discussion? If not, we'll vote.
Roper:
Nord Yes
Bryson Yes
Goecke Yes
Graveley Yes
Werner-Quade No
Glick Yes
Glick: Motion passed.
End Verbatim
Smalley requested that the appeal process be explained to those
individuals who testified. Kebschull announced that anyone wishing to
appeal the Planning and Zoning decision must file it within 30 days in
writing to the City Clerk. Once the appeal is received, the City Clerk will
schedule it with the City Council who in turn will set a hearing within 30
days.
c. PZ98-39 -- Conditional Use Permit -- Assisted Living
Home/Convalescent Care Home-- for the properties described as
Lots 27 and 28, Block ?, Valhalla Heights Subdivision No. 3, 1?5 &
185 Phillips Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by La
Vonna S. James, 2425 Florida Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-39. MOTION SECONDED BY
NORD.
Verbatim Begins
Mrs. Sadler asked (from the audience) if it was going to be commercial.
Glick: People would be staying there in ah... assisted living /
convalescent home facility...and they would be paying for that.
T. Sadler: (from the audience) How will you think it, you treat it as
commercialized program?
Glick: Well, I guess it's commercial in a sense. It's not the same as gas
station or grocery store by any means; isn't the same as having people
come and....back and forth ah...to buy things.
T. Sadler: (from the audience) illegible
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Glick: But if you wish....if you wish (over T. Sadler) to speak to this
please come up the microphone and state you. name for the record
otherwise we don't get it on the record.
T. Sadler: Oh, sorry...ah...we'll just....Ted Sadler, ah... what I'm
wondering is, see I voted that corner of mine to be commercial. Now
you're going to put this thing in and that's commercial. I'm telling you
if...if...what else can you describe it. Them people aren't Santa Clause,
they're gettin' money for this and they gotta have a permit to do it. The
same as me being a commercial fisherman; and then this guy on the
river, he's not commercial at all, he's just a guide, but I'm a commercial
fisherman. He's a commercial as I am because he charges for his....for
his business... and that's the same thing you're going there, so... I just
want to get it in my mind that your....you're startin' a commercial deal
out there, whether you are or you ain't; because I'll be back within a
couple of months asking you for the same sort of a situation. Thank
you.
Glick: Okay
Kebschull: For clarification, under the Land Use Table it is considered
miscellaneous use and not listed under commercial uses therein.
T. Sadler (from the audience) All I need to do is figure out something
where I can get a miscellaneous use then.
Glick: Okay, is there anyone else in...wishing to speak to this...okay. If
not I'll bring it back to the Commissioners. Discussion?
Goecke: Mr. Chairman?
Glick: Mr. Goecke?
Goecke: Yes, ah....thank you. Umm... I u....understand ah... Mr.
Sadler's deal here and ah...and I...I ah... appreciate what he's ah...saying
and I have made this statement ahhhh... a few times before, I'll make it
one more time for his benefit is the fact that I would like to see the whole
Spur Highway corridor a commercial op....venue. Ummm... and a
commercial zone. Um....we would...you know...and I would, I'm sure
even from this Board get er...Commission a ahmm.... afair amount of
ah...flak because ah...part of it would end up being spot zoning and
I....I....even I am not totally convinced that spot zoning is all that good of
an idea, but I think that in the long... long term that yes, in fact we are
going to have a commercial corridor the full length of the Spur Highway.
We may not see it ah...in our time but um....because of the land that is
available for development in this area that's pretty much where you're at
and um....so.... personally I think that ah....the more quote/unquote
commercial venues or commercial type venues that there is now on...in
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that corridor the sooner that ah....we're going to have ah...that
commercial corridor. So, I will in fact be voting for this.
T. Sadler (from the audience): There's an awful lot of us outside that
road commercial now.
Glick: Okay, any other discussion. All right, Vote
Roper:
Graveley Yes Bryson Yes
Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes
Nord Yes Glick Yes
Glick: Motion passed.
End Verbatim
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. *PZ98-36--Home Occupation Permit--Photography Studio.
Application submitted by Daniel W. Franklin, 328 Portlock Street
(Lot 21, Block 2, Central Heights Subdivision, First Addition), Kenai,
Alaska.
Approved with the consent agenda.
b. KMC 14.20.150 -- Conditional Use Permits -- Discussion
Kebschull reminded the Commissioners that the draft was prepared by
the City Attorney based on information from other areas on the Kenai
Peninsula, mostly from the Seward City Code. The revised section on
conditional use permits will alleviate some of the difficulties with the
current section of the code. Kebschull asked if the Commission wanted
to hold a public hearing on the issue.
Glick polled the Commission, the results are:
Werner-Quade Yes
Graveley Yes, if it would pull enough valued interest
from the community.
Nord Yes, feels this was needed for a long time.
Goecke Yes,
Bryson Yes, in favor of it as in the past the conceptual
plans have tended not to draw much in public
participation.
Glick requested that Kebschull schedule a public hearing.
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c. Lease Application -- Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty Sub., Addn. # 1
Kebschull stated that the Commission needs to determine if the
intended use complies with the zoning ordinance and the comprehensive
plan of the city. Because this is in a commercial zone it is suggested
that if the proposed use is commercial that it meets all requirements.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LEASE APPLICATION TO ZECEE
CROW DBA CROW CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOT 4,
BLOCK 1, GUSTY SUBDIVYSION. MOTION SECONDED BY BRYSON.
Graveley noted the lot was in the airport runway protection zone..
Graveley wanted the applicant to be aware of the changes to the airport
master plan so they wouldn't come back and complain about the noise.
Glick noted the property is between the car wash and Little Ski-Mo's.
Bryson asked if the vehicles being restored would be in a visually
screened area?
Joanne Farmer, Kenai, Alaska. Farmer introduced herself as the
Business Manager to Crow Construction and Development. Farmer
reported they would have a chain link fence in the back of the lot but
there will be no vehicles stored there. Farmer continued, the shop will
only take the frame of the vehicle due to the finishing process.
It was confirmed that patrons would have to remove the frame from the
body of the car and only the frame would be taken to the business.
Farmer added, the owners do not want vehicles in the yard which would
detract from the look of the building. A wall will block off the car wash
and the building will be approximately $300,000. Farmer again
guaranteed there will be no vehicles stored in their yard.
Bryson indicated that he may have misinterpreted the drawings and
asked if the vehicle restoration activity will be in a building. Farmer
indicated the back part of the building will be designated for the vehicle
restoration and the front will be for the print shop.
VOTE
BRYSON Yes WERNER-QUADE Yes
GOECKE Yes NORD Yes
MAHURIN Absent GRAVELEY Yes
GLICK Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
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Bryson asked for clarification that what was approved concerned
the lease itself and the applicant will have to come back for a plot
plan for commercial development which will address landscaping.
Kebschull confirmed that was correct and the applicant is aware
of the requirement.
6. OLD BUSINESS: -None
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS:
a. Triple T. Autobody
Kebschull reported the owner of Triple T Autobody picked up an
application for a conditional use permit but has not returned to file it.
He will be contacted again.
b. 695 Sycamore Circle -- Status Update
Kebschull reported that the City Attorney has Administration now taking
photographs of the property in 30 day increments. After the second time
the City Attorney will follow through with sending out a citation.
c. Conditional Use Permit (Cowan) -- Lots 4 8s 5 Anglers Acres
Kebschull reported she discussed the complaint with Mr. Coligan.
Information will be gathered and provided to the Planning and Zoning
Commission at a later date.
8. REPORTS
a. City Council
Councilman Smalley reported that at the July 15, 1998 Council
meeting under Public Hearings Items C 2 and 3 concerned the smoking
policy at the Kenai Municipal Airport. A designated smoking area is
available outside the terminal building. Administration will provide
Council with a cost estimate to build a sheltered area for smokers.
Item C-4 was approved -- this awarded a 5-year contract Homer Electric
who in turn offered a rebate percentage to the City for signing a long
term contract.
Item C-5 matching grant money from the State for $214,248.00 was
received.
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Item C-6 was approved. This is new accounting system software which
was included in the budget. This will not be the total cost of converting
over to the YK-2000 problem.
Item H-4, special use permit for Logging Section 36 was approved. This
is for the beetle kill material north of town.
City Council Meeting -August 5, 1998
Representative Mark Hodgins attended and spoke briefly about economic
development that he is pursuing for the State. Hodgins have made
contact with some of the companies for which the State has invested
part of the permanent fund earnings it and asked them if they would
consider some type of economic development program. This would
entail them bringing some of their business to Alaska, i.e., General
Electric, etc.
Hodgins also discussed working with the City to have the EVOS (Exxon
Valdez) people review part of the permit application which was turned
down for work on the mouth of the Kenai River. The project was turned
down because EVOS didn't think the City worked diligently enough to
try to offset the negative impact of the dip net fishery. Hodgins is
working with Kornelis and they will be visiting EVOS in Anchorage to
discuss the north side project to try to get it reinstated.
Item C-1, Council gave itself a 100% raise.
Item C-2 dealt with the City bringing in gas connections to the Five Irons
Heights Subdivision. The City is checking with Enstar to see if they
would be responsible for the majority of the $15,000 expenditure
because it's part of their job to provide the service to a lot. The City
Manager will investigate but it is his interpretation that this is probably
the City's responsibility since they have to take it across the road for
development.
Goecke thought that Enstar had already punched a gas line underneath
the road from one side of Lawton to the other at the golf course. After a
general discussion Smalley reiterated that the City Manager will look
into this with Enstar.
A donation was received from the Zubecks to install a water source to
the new Erik Hansen Scout Park.
The Alaska Regional Aircraft Fire Training Center grand opening is
scheduled for October 23, 1998. Tours will start at noon on that date
and a VIP tour is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The City will expend
approximately $5,100 for the grand opening and this will be covered by
airport funds.
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Goecke asked when the sale of the Five Irons Heights Subdivision lots
would begin. Smalley replied, the minimum bids are $32,500 and the
City hasn't decided if it was going to be sealed bid. Kebschull added, the
plan was to have the bids in by the end of the month but Council will
now have to revisit the issue since the Planning and Zoning Commission
voted on single family dwellings only for the lots.
b. Borough Planning
Bryson reported that during the meeting of July 27, 1998 under Public
Hearing items F-1 was approved; F-2 and 3 was postponed; F-4 was
approved but the recommendation was to residential classification
rather than rural; F-5 was approved; F-6 was postponed; F-7, 8 and 9
were recommended to be approved.
Bryson reported that despite all the postponements, the meeting lasted
to well after midnight and it started about 5:30 p.m.
At the August 10 meeting under Public Hearings Items F-1 through 3
were approved; F-4 was denied which is reinstating the 15% cash
discount for sale of certain parcels of Borough property.
c. Administration
Kebschull pointed out the City's new a-mail address and most of the
Administration has individual a-mail addresses. The web page is
constantly under design so the addresses should be current.
Smalley asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission would be
interested in a field trip to the Anglers Acres if the City could arrange it.
After a general discussion, Kebschull pointed out that the attorney
would have to be checked with to make sure there were no applications
pending or it would be considered an exparte contact. Glick stated that
if a member drove down as an individual it would be okay. Smalley
stated the area cries for assistance.
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Goecke commented on the tour of Anglers Acres and asked
what would be the best way to go about trying to rezone the area to
recreational. Smalley replied, the best way is if there is going to be a rezone
that it comes from 51% of the residents who live there. Smalley continued, in
the past the municipalities, and perhaps the City of Kenai, the City itself can
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initiate a rezone but it's not always very popular because it almost verges on
the issue of taking.
Goecke reported that he in fact contacted a couple of the land owners in the
area 2 or 3 years ago about initiating a rezone and the response was they all
had conditional use permits in hand so it really wouldn't benefit them. Some of
the residents also indicated that they didn't have time to deal with a rezone.
Goecke indicated that he would approach them again which should eliminate
the ongoing session. Smalley suggested that when the visits are made that
Goecke goes independently of the City.
Kebschull reported that if you looked at the area there are only two major
property owners in the area and they probably own at least 50% and with a few
others you would have the majority. Kebschull also noted that the Planning
and Zoning Commission could also initiate a rezone.
Bryson stated that Administration initiated a rezoning in Thompson Park and
no one that testified knew anything about what was proposed. There was zero
interest in changing it. Bryson didn't think he'd want to initiate a rezone
although he gets tired of waiting for others to do so.
Commissioner Nord indicated that she was uncomfortable with having to go
with a more restrictive variance on Five Irons Heights Subdivision as far as the
single family dwelling. Nord reported she voted in favor of it because the City
made an error and the lots should have been 20,000 sq. ft. Nord continued,
the City needs to set an example of having it right the first time instead of
asking for a variance.
Nord complained that the situation on Sycamore Street is worsening as the
owners are packing garbage into the vehicles. Nord has property listed next
door and can't get anyone to take a look at it because it smells so bad. Nord
asked if there was an issue about health and safety. Kebschull answered, the
process is the same; a letter is sent, etc. At this time the City is already half
way through the second 30 day period. Once that is resolved it should take
care of the odor. Nord also reported that a tarp is placed over the top of the
vehicle so on a hot day it really gets bad. Kebschull thought the owners would
be cited within the next couple of weeks. Nord asked if the City can go in and
haul the vehicle out. Kebschull replied, there is abatement in the Code and it
could be hauled and an assessment is placed on the property. Kebschull
stated it was rare for this to happen.
Nord reported that Birch and First is also becoming a problem with abandoned
vehicles. Nord also reported the property owners are trying to place a fence
and the posts are over 6 feet. Kebschull noted that a building permit is
required for anything over 6 feet.
Commissioner Werner-Quade commented on the letter on Five Irons Heights
and stated the person in opposition says they have no objection to single family
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homes but strongly object to multi-family dwellings; then -they go on to say
"apartment complexes will only worsen..." Werner-Quade indicated that she is
trying to picture an apartment complex in the area and it seems that common
sense seems to dictate that a single family dwellings would be appropriate for
that area. Werner-Quade added she was sure the subdivision would be very
nice.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
NORD MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
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Tom Triple
Triple T Autobody
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Kenai, AK 99611
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Certified #: Z 464 048 067
On July 27, 1998, you picked up an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow you to
operate your business in a RR--Rural Residential zone. At that time, you stated you would bring
in the necessary paperwork to schedule the application for public hearing at the Planning and
Zoning meeting on August 26, 1998. I have not received the completed application.
As I stated in my first letter, you aze in violation of the Kenai Municipal Code by operating your
business without a Conditional Use Permit. You will need to take steps to alleviate this code
violation. On receipt of this letter, contact me to let me know what your plans aze.
S' erely,
Marilyn Kebschull
Administrative Assistant
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James H. Cowan
29243 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT--LOTS 4 & 5 ANGLERS ACRES
Dear Mr. Cowan:
On August 12, 1998, I met with Mr. Coligan in response to my letter to you dated August
7, 1998. Mr. Coligan advised he has been leasing this property from you for some time.
After our meeting, I advised Mr. Coligan that it appears the permit is being operating in
compliance with the exception of the guide business being operated there. As noted,
your original permit was issued for, "Conducting the business of rental of efficiency units
by the day, week, or month, arranging for sightseeing, hunting, and fishing trips on the
Kenai River and greater Kenai area." As was noted by the complainant, Mr. Richardson,
the issue of guiding was discussed and Mr. Garnett stated, "There's no intent to have a
resident guide there..."
I advised Mr. Coligan that to clear up this matter, it would be necessary to apply to
amend the current Conditional Use Permit to include guiding. Because the original
permit is issued in your name, you would need to file this request. The amendment
would require a public hearing and the fee is $105.
You may want to consider transferring the permit to Mr. Coligan. This would allow him to
file for the amendment. The request to transfer would need to be filed in writing and
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. It should be noted that a transfer
does not allow an amendment and the permit holder would be bound by the original
requirements placed on the permit. Due to the violation on the active permit, the
Commission may decide not to transfer the permit until that matter is settled. There is
no fee to transfer a permit.
Please review your options and contact me as soon as possible to let me know how you
want to proceed. Kenai Municipal Code provides for revocation of a permit if the permit
has been operated in violation of the requirements of the permit. I would like to clear up
this matter before a revocation is considered.
I am attaching a copy of the original permit, minutes from the meeting wherein that
permit was granted and an application for a Conditional Use Permit. The application
should be used if you decide to file for an amendment of the current permit.
August 18, 1998
Letter to: Cowan
August 18, 1998
Page 2
If I can provide further information or assistance, contact me at the above-listed address
or you may call 907-283-7933.
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Marilyn Kebschull
Administrative Assistant
Attachment: Resolution PZ88-17, Minutes, and Conditional Use Permit Application
cc: City of Kenai, Planning and Zoning Commission
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us /
ITEM 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.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
~~~. 1. Ordinance No. 1791-98 - Appropriating a $1,500 Donation From the
Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment.
~=~d~ , 2. Resolution No. 98-55 -Formally Accepting ADEC Grant #47546 From
the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation in the
Amount of $151,000.00 for Wastewater Planning and Design Including
Treatment Plant Expansion.
~~ ~ 3. Resolution No. 98-56 -Transferring $10,000 from Contingency to
Construction in the Animal Shelter Capital Project Fund.
~~?~ 4. 1998-99 Liquor License Renewal -PROTEST - Alaskalanes,
Inc. /Recreational Site.
5. *1998-99 Liquor License Renewals -
a. Old Town Village Restaurant/Restaurant/Eating Place
b. Casino Bar, Inc./Beverage Dispensary
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ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks 8v Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau board
d. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E•
1.
ITEM F•
ITEM G•
ITEM H•
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MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of August 5, 1998.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Approval -Lease Application/Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision,
Addition No. 1. - Zecee Crow d/b/a Crow Construction and
Development Co.
Approval -Change Order/ARFF - Alcan General, Inc./$14,793.
Discussion -Crow Court Assessment District.
6. Discussion -Schedule Appeal Hearing -Appeal of Planning & Zoning
Commission's Decision on the Variance Amendment for Five Irons
Heights Subdivision, Lots 1-6, Block 1.
ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
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3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEM K• ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI PENINSUI,.A BOROUGH PLAT COMMITTEE
BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
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August 24, 1998 5:30 P.M.
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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Members: B. ROLL CALL
Philip Bryson
Kenai City
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ,EXCUSED ABSENCES, AND MINUTES
Term Expires 2001
Wes Coleman ~ • Agenda
Soldotna city
Term Expires 1998 2. Member/Alternate Excused Absences -None
Leroy <3annaway
Homer City 3. Minutes
Term Expires 2001
Ann whitrrwre-Painter a. August 10, 1998 Minutes
Moose Pass Area
Term Expires 2000 p. CONSIDERATION OF POSTPONED PLATS
ALTERNATES: 1 • McGahan Industrial Airpark S/D No. 3
Nikiski, north of Island Lake
Wayne Carpenter Preliminary; Jesse Lobdell on behalf of Merrill McGahan
Sewaro city
Terrn Expires 1988 KPB File 98-165
Carried forward from August 10, 1998
Brent Johnson
Kasilof Area
Term Expires 2000 2. Drew Homestead Tracts 1998
Nikiski, northwest of Island Lake and Highway
Preliminary; Jesse Lobdell on behalf of Harry Drew
KPB File 98-166
Carried forward from August 10, 1998
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
1. Hilbert Estates; Caribou Hills
Preliminary; Johnson Surveying on behalf of K. Hilbert
KPB File 98-169
2. Polecat S/D; Caribou Hills
Preliminary; Johnson Surveying on behalf of R. Evenson, M.
Best, M. Blanning
KPB File 98-175
3. Folz S/D Snowden Addn.
Seward Highway, north of Seward
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Preliminary; Johnson Surveying on behalf of B. Snowden
KPB File 98-178
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Greenlands No. 2
East End Road, east of Kachemak City
Preliminary; Ability Surveys on behalf of L & S Hancock; & J.
'''°sx McCloskey
KPB File 98-173
5. Inspiration Ridge Preserve
Skyline Drive, east of Neilson Canyon
Preliminary; Ability Surveys on behalf of E. Bailey
KPB File 98-176
6. Langhus No. 5
East End Road, east of McNeil Canyon
Preliminary; Roger Imhoff on behalf of K. Olsen & R. Wiard
KPB File 98-174
7. Dallas Lane S/D
Pollard Loop & Yukon Loop Road
Preliminary; Integrity Surveys on behalf of Dallas Lane, et al &
Dayton Child, et al
KPB File 98-179
8. Kasilof River Heights Long Addition
south of Kasilof, east of the Sterling Highway
Preliminary; Integrity Surveys on behalf of Gary Long
KPB File 98-180
9. Franzmann S/D No. 3; Swanson River Road
Preliminary; McLane Consulting Group on behalf of K.
Franzmann
KPB File 96-260
F. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled Plat Committee meeting is September 14, 1998 at
5:30 p.m. in the Planning Department (top floor) in the Borough Administration
Building, 144 North Binkley, Soldotna.
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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION
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A. CALL TO ORDER `""~/
John Hammehnan
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Areawide
Ter"' Expires 1999 C. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT
~uP Bryson AGENDA
Vice chairman
Kenai City
Tern Expires 2001 All items ~ ~ cwrrsent 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
Ann Whitmore-Painter someone from the public so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
Parliamentarian cbrrsidered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda.
Moose Pass Area
Tern Expires 2000 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 inforn the Chauman of your wish to
Peggy C3. Boscacci comment.
PC Member
seldovia city 1. Time Extension Re uests -None
Terri Expires 2000 Q
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Seward city
Tern Expires 1999 3. Plats Granted Approval Under 20.04.070 -None
Robert Clulis
PC Member
Amchor Point 4. Plat Amendment Requests -None
Tern Expires 2001
wes Coleman 5. Coastal Management Program
PC Member
solaotna city
Tern Expires 1999 a. Coastal Management Progam Consistency Reviews -None
Leroy Garmaway
~ M~~ b. Conclusive Consistency Determinations Received from
Homer City
Term Expires 2001 DGC
Ellis Hensley, Jr.
Pc Member c. Administrative Determinations
Nikislti
Term Expires 1999
6. KPBPC Resolutions -None
Brent Johnson
PC Member
xasilof Area 7. Commissioner Excused Absences
Term Expires 2000
Jim skogsrad a. No excused absences requested.
Pc Member
Hope
Term Expires 2001
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b. August 10, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes
D: PUBLIC COMMENT/PRESENTATIONS
(Items other umn those appearing on the agenda. Limited to three minutes per speaker unless previous
arrangements are made.)
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Carried Forward from July 27, 1998 meeting
Public Hearing: Petition to vacate a portion of an unnamed twenty
foot wide right-of--way dedicated by plat of Kelly Subdivision of
Tract A Folz Subdivision (Plat #37 Seward Recording District).
Portion to be vacated is bounded by Lots 2 thru 7 of said
subdivision. Sec 27, T1N, R1W, S.M., AK. Location -Seward
Highway approximately'/< mile northerly of Seward City Limits;
KPB File 98-125 [Submitted by Elizabeth Dunn as co-petitioner
with Fred Moore and Joanne C. Hoogland]
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 98-47: Establishing an Advisory Planning Commission in
the Greater Seward Area
2. Ordinance 98-48: Authorizing the Purchase of Land in the Anchor
Point Area as the Future Site for the North Pacific Volcano
Learning Center, Appropriating Funds from the Land Trust Fund
for the Purchase and Classifying the Land as Recreational
G. VACATIONS NOT REQUIlZING A PUBLIC HEARING
Petition to vacate 15 foot utility easement within northerly fifteen
feet of Lot 14-B, Don Jack Subdivision No. 6 ;Section 30,
Township 5 North, Range 8 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska
Location -Browns Lake Road; KPB file 98-168 [submitted by
petitioner Diane OlesenJ
H. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Tern Lake Estates; Vacation of Snipe Street right-of--way; Time
extension Request; Seward Highway, near Tern Lake; KPB File 97-
152 [submitted by Jeff Hetrick of Moose Pass]
2. Sprucewood Terrace Lot 2, Block 2; Building Setback Exception;
Edgington Road east of Longmere Lake; KPB File 98-177;
Submitted by McLane Consulting Group on behalf of B. Passe)
KPB PC Resolution 98-44
3. Plat Waiver Applications
a. Melvin S. & Sharon L. Graves; Application for Waiver of
Platting Requirements; Ciechanski Road and Seahawk
Avenue; KPB File 98-181; submitted by applicants; KPB
PC Resolution 98-45
b. Calvin R and Janice L. Mott; Application for Waiver of
Platting Requirements; West Poppy Lane; KPB File 98-156;
submitted by applicants; KPB PC Resolution 98-46
I. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
1. Eleven plats are scheduled for review by the Plat Committee.
J. KENAI RIVER HABITAT PROTECTION (KPB 21.18)
Conditional Use Permit Pursuant to KPB 21.18 within 50 feet of
ordinary high water; relocate an existing cabin 70 feet back from
the mainstem of the Kenai River and 40 feet from a slough that is
connected to the river; construction of a 10 foot wide driveway and
the placement of a 45 foot long bridge over the slough; Lot 31B,
Alaska State Section Lot Breakdown, Amended, Section 26, TSN,
R8W, S.M., River Mile 43; left bank; KPB Parcel No. 066-220-14;
Rumfelt; KPBPC Resolution 98-48
K. COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS -None
L. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS
M. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
N. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
O. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
P. PENDING ITEMS FOR FUTURE ACTION
Public Hearing; Petition to vacate portion of Bay Ridge Road
bounded on southwest by Lot 3; on the northeast by Lots 1 and 2,
Emerald Highland Estates Unit 4 (Plat 78-128 HRD); within Sec
13, T6S, R14W, S.M., AK. North of Homer, west of West Hill
Road; KPB File 98-010; carried forward from January 26, 1998
Postponed until brought back to the Commission by staff.
2. Permit Application for a Sand, Gravel or Material Site; Anchor
Point; Clif Shafer, carried forward from June 8, 1998.
Postponed until the Coastal Management Program consistency
review is re-started and concluded.
3. Petition to vacate cul-de-sac portion of Seaward Avenue and
associated utility easements as dedicated and/or granted by plat of
Silver King Five and shown on Silver King Ten (Plats 90-7 and 97-
41 HRD); Sec. 5, TSS, R15W, S.M., AK. Located at the westerly
end of the north half of Seaward Avenue in Anchor Point; KPB File
98-145 [Submitted. by Jerry Anderson, Anderson Consultant
Services on behalf of H. V. & Susan Kyllonen]; carried forward
from July 27, 1998
Postponed until brought back to the Commission by statl:
4. Public Hearing; Reclassification of a 10-acre Parcel of Borough
Land in the Cooper Landing Area from Residential to Preservation;
Described as Tract A, Sunrise Conceptual Plan; Carried forward
from March 23, 1998
Postponed to November 9, 1998.
5. Public Hearing; Petition to vacate the section line easement within
Sections 7 & 18; all within TSN, R11W, S.M., AK; partially within
City of Kenai; KPB Files 98-071 & 98-075; carved forward from
May 11, 1998.
Postponed to November 9,1998.
6. Ordinance 98-33: Repealing KPB 21.13 Land Use Permits, and
Adopting KPB 21.25, Conditional Land Use Permits, and KPB
21.26, Material Site Permits, and Reenacting Without Modification
Provisions Governing Correctional Community Residential Center
Permits as KPB 21.27; carried forward from July 27, 1998
Postponed to October 26, 1998.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
The Plat Committee will meet on August 24, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. in the Planning
Department (top floor) of the Borough Administration Building in Soldotna.
FUTURE MEETINGS
PLAT COMMITTEE
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Plat Committee is September 14, 1998
at 5:30 p.m. in the Planning Department (top floor) of the Borough Administration
Building in Soldotna.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is September 14, 1998
at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Soldotna City Hall Building, 177
North Birch Street, Soldotna.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NO ACTION REQUIRED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Phone: 907-262-4441, extension 260
Phone: toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 260
Faz: 907-262-8618
e-mail address: planning@borough.kenai.ak.us
web site: www.borough.kenai.ak.us/Planning.htm
OTHER MEETINGS
Kachemak Bay Advisory Planning Commission Augast 20
Anchor Point Advisory Planning Commission September 1
Moose Pass Advisory Planning Commission September 2
Kachemak Bay Advisory Planning Commission September 3
Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission September 9
Funny River Advisory Planning Commission September 14
Kachemak Bay Advisory Planning Commission September 17
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF KENAI
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL BY )
JAMES KREIN AND OTHERS REGARDING )
GRANTING OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT )
Case No. BA-98-5
I. DECISION
The appeal of James Krein, and others, is GRANTED.
II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On May 22, 1998, Foster Construction applied for a conditional use permit to allow
it to install a rock crusher and asphalt plant in an existing gravel pit on Tract 6 of Horseshoe End at
River Bend Subdivision, City of Kenai. That property is located on Beaver Loop Road in a Rural
Residential Zone. See Exhibit 1. Foster Construction had recently purchased the asphalt plant from
Wilder Construction.
Under the Kenai Zoning Code's Land Use Table the proposed use (manufacturing)
is allowed in a Rural Residential zone only by conditional use permit. The requirements for a
conditional use permit are contained in KMC 14.20.150.
The City of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the
permit application on June 10, 1998. Twenty people spoke against the permit application. Most of
those were residents of the Beaver Loop area. They testified that the rock crusher and asphalt plant
violated the intent of the RR zone. Specifically they were concerned about the smell, dust, noise,
pollution, and increased truck traffic on Beaver Loop road if the permit were granted. They were
BOARD OF ADJUSTMIIVT DECISION -Page 1 of 6
also concerned about the negative impact upon their property values if the asphalt plant and rock
crusher were permitted.
Jack Foster spoke on behalf of Foster Construction. He stated the asphalt plant was
permitted by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and was not an environmental
hazard. He also stated the trucks coming from the gravel pit would be operated safely. Additionally,
he asserted the asphalt plant would benefit the community by providing lower asphalt prices.
The Commission then voted four to three to table consideration of the application
until the next meeting in order to obtain more information regarding the operation of the asphalt
plant (emissions, odor, dust, noise, etc.).
The next hearing was held on June 24, 1998. Fifteen people spoke against the permit
at this hearing. Their objections were the same as in the prior hearing. Jack Foster again spoke on
behalf on Foster Construction, Inc. in favor of the permit. The commission voted seven to zero to
amend the resolution to more clearly indicate the application was for an additional conditional use
permit rather than an amended surface extraction permit.
The commission then voted five to two in favor of granting the permit. Fourteen
letters of appeal naming eighteen (18) appellants were filed with the Kenai City Clerk pursuant to
KMC 14.20.290. The Kenai City Council acting as the Board of Adjustment heard the appeal on
July 21, 1998.
During the public hearing, sixteen people spoke against the permit application.
Almost all of those who spoke were residents of the Beaver Loop Area. Their concerns were the
same as expressed in the two previous hearings: odor, pollution, noise, dust, traffic, and declining
property values. Jack Foster again spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated the asphalt plant was
set up in Ridgeway and that he did not think it would ever be moved to the Beaver Loop location.
He indicated he might ask for the asphalt plant to be removed from the conditional use permit in
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION -Page 2 of 6
the future. He also testified he was in the process of transferring the DEC permit and that he felt
the neighbors' concerns about odor, noise, pollution, dust and increased truck traffic were
overstated.
III. DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS
A.
The property in question is zoned Rural Residential. Foster Construction has had a
conditional use permit for surface extraction of natural resources for the site since June 14, 1995.
Foster Construction applied for that permit when it purchased the property from Chester Cone.
Mr. Cone had been issued a conditional use permit for surface extraction of natural resources on
September 24, 1976. Gravel has been extracted from the site with varying degrees of intensity for
over twenty years. There are adjoining gravel operations on both sides of Foster.
B.
It has been argued that the application should have been to amend the existing
surface extraction of natural resources permit (K.MC 14.20.151) rather than a new conditional use
permit under KMC 14.20.150. Because the new activities on the site involve manufacturing (making
of asphalt and rock crushing) rather than gravel extraction, we believe the application was correctly
considered as a new conditional use permit rather than an amendment of the existing surface
extraction permit.
C.
In reviewing the application for a conditional use pernut for "manufacturing" in the
RR zone, we need to review KMC 14.20.150(a) & (b) (conditional uses). Those sections state in
relevant part:
14.20.150 Condtional Uses: (a) Intent: There are some uses which may
be compatible with principal uses in some zones if certain conditions are
met. The Commission shall permit this type of use if the conditions and
requirements listed in this chapter are met. Before a conditional use permit
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION -Page 3 of 6
may be granted, the procedures specified in this chapter must be followed.
(b) Conditional Uses in All Zones:
(1) Uses not specifically permitted in the zone concerned may be
permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
[i] Such uses must be similar to principal uses permitted in
the zone;
[ii] Such uses must be in harmorry with the intent of the
zone.
Thus, to grant the permit we must find that: 1) the applied for use is similar to the
principal uses permitted in the zone; and 2) the applied for uses are in harmony with the intent of
the zone. Under the Land Use Table there are eight allowed principal uses in the RR zone: 1) one
family dwelling, 2) two/three family dwelling; 3) four family dwelling; 4) churches; 5) essential
services (utilities such as electrical and gas lines); 6) farming/gardening; 7) off-street parking; 8)
radio/television transmitters.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (Third Edition) defines
similar as "related in appearance or nature; alike although not identical." The proposed use is for
manufacturing (making asphalt and crushing rock). None of the allowed principal uses can be said.
to be "similar" to manufacturing asphalt and crushing rock. They cannot be said to be related in
either nature or appearance. Therefore, we cannot find that the proposed use in the conditional use
permit application is similar to principal uses permitted in the zone.
The second prong of the test contained in KMC 14.20.150 is whether the applied for
uses are in harmony with the intent of the zone. The statutory intent of the RR zone is contained in
KMC 14.20.080. It is to provide for low-density residential development in a way that creates a
stable and attractive residential environment and to preserve the rural and open quality of the
environment. The RR zone is designed to prohibit uses that would violate the residential character
of the environment and which generate heavy traffic in residential areas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION -Page 4 of 6
We cannot find that the proposed asphalt plant and rock crusher are in harmorry
with the intent of the RR zone. Because we hold the application does not meet the requirements of
KMC 14.20.150, we need not consider the other issues raised by the appellants.
D.
It has been suggested that we grant the conditional use permit for the rock crusher
alone, denying the portion relating to the asphalt plant. KMC 14.20.290, which governs appeals to
the Board of Adjustment, states in part, "The Board of Adjustment may reverse or affirm, wholly or
partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, ... or determination as ought be made, and
to that end shall have all powers of the body from whom the appeal is taken."
While we agree we have authority to modify the permit, we do not feel it is proper to
do so in this case. We do not feel the rock crusher, even if considered alone, meets the
requirements of KMC 14.20.150 as set forth above. For that reason, we decline to exercise our
authority to modify the conditional use permit and grant it for the rock crusher alone.
SUMMARY
The appeal of James Krein and others is granted. The application of Foster
Construction for a conditional use permit to operate an asphalt plant and rock crusher is denied.
DATED this ~~ay of August, 1998.
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J oore, Board Member
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DISSENTING IN PART
I would modify the conditional use permit as allowed in KMC 14.20.290 to allow the
rock crusher but not the asphalt plant. Accordingly, I respectfully dissent from the portion of the
Board's decision that declines to modify the permit to allow the rock crusher alone.
Duane Bannock, oard Member
DISSENTING OPINION
I would deny the appeal of James Krein, and others, and allow the conditional use
permit. Therefore, I respectfully dissent from the Board's decision.
and Measles, Board Member
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~ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
_ _ FAX 907-283-3014
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning 8s Zoning Commission Members
Historic District Board Members
FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
City of Kenai
DATE: August 20, 199
RE: JOINT WORK SESSION
Historic District Board Meeting
At their regular meeting of August 19, 1998, the Kenai City Council set a joint work
session with the Historic District Board and Planning & Zoning Commission for
September 21, 1998. The work session will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Historic District
Board's regular meeting will be held immediately after the work session.
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the direction and future of the Board and
its relationship to the Planning 8s Zoning Commission.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 283-7539.
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~`! `` ~ The Alaska Department of Transportation
1 ~ _ ~ = and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF)
Announces the Call for Project Nominations for the 2000-
2002 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP).
The STIP is the spending plan for federally funded improve-
ments to roads, ferries, transit, trails, sidewallcs, and
waysides. If there are projects not in the current 1998-2000
STIP that you believe should be nominated or if there are
changes to an existing STIP project, now is the time to act!
You may obtain the:nece~ ,ary forms from our WEB site. If
you want a printed cbpy p~~~e contact:
Jim Scholl or Lisa Weber
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public.Facilities
3132 Channel Drive, Room 200
Juneau, AK 99801-7898
Phone: 1-888-PLAN-DOT (1-888-752-6368 toll free)
In Juneau: 465-4070
Fax: 1-888-PLAN-FAX (1-888-752-6329 toll free)
FAX in Juneau: 465-6984
E-mail: planning comments@dot.state.ak.us
TTY/TDD: 907-465-3 652
ADOT&PF's Web Site: http://www.dotstate.ak.us/
PROJECT NOMINATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 12, 19,98
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TESTIMONY SIGN-INs~HEET
210 FIDALGO, SUITE 200, KENAI, AK 99669-7794
(907)283-7933
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To: Terry Brown From: Marilyn Kebschull
Fax: 283-3299 Pages: 2
Phone: 283-7551 Date: August 21, 1998
Re: ADVERTISEMENT CC: FILE
^ Urgent ^ For Review ^ Please Comment Please Reply ^ Please Recycle
• Comments:
Please publish the following advertisement on Monday, August 24, 1998. This
will be charged against the open Purchase Order you have. Thanks.
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
**AGENDA**
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 26,1998 at 7 p.m.
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
1. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. NEW BUSINESS:
4. OLD BUSINESS:
The public is invited to attend and participate. For further information ca11283-7933.
Marilyn Kebschull
Administrative Assistant
Publish: August 24, 1998