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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-25 Planning & Zoning PacketCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 25, 2002 _ 7:00 p.m. T. CALL TO ORDER: a Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. 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. Tbere will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. *APPROVAL OF MIlVUTES: a. *September 11, 2002 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ02-57-Preliminary Plat Papa Jce's Subdivision-Chumley Replat. A replat of Lots 1, 2 and 4-7. Submitted by Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, AK 99611. b. PZ02-5$-Preliminary Plat Inlet Woods Subdivision-Jones Replat. A replat of Lots 2 and 3. Submitted by Integrity Surveys, 605 Swires Road, Kenai, AK 99611. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: S. PENDING ITEMS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT: 10. REPORTS: a City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration Tl. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: T2. INFORMATION ITEMS: 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: T4. ADJOURNMENT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORK SESSION IAI?I+IEDLATELYFQLLOWING REGULAR MEETING CITY OF KENAI PLANNING 8a ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 CHAIRMAN RON GOECKE, PRESIDING MINUTES SWEARING IN OF COMMISSIONER AMEN: Department Assistant Harris performed the oath of office and swore Commissioner Amen in at 7:03 p.m. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 1-a. Roll Call: Commissioner Goecke called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Commissioners Present: Osborne, Nord, T~.~nseth, Glick, Goecke, Bryson (in at 7:03 p.m.) Others Present: Councilman Bannock, Planning Assistant Carver, Department Assistant Harris 1-b. Agenda Approval: MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve the agenda, including the laydowns, and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Nord SECONDED the motion. SO ORDERED. 1-c. Consent Agenda: MOTION: Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner 'I4~nseth SECONDED the motion. SO ORDERED. ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 28, 2002 ITEM 3: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -- None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 4-a. PZ02-56-Preliminary Plat-Five Irons Heights Caribou Heights Addition - A replat of Five Irons Heights Block 3. Submitted by McLane Consulting Group, P.O. Box 468, Soldotna, AK 99669. MOTION• Commissioner Glick MOVED to approve PZ02-56 and Commissioner Osborne SECONDED the motion. There were no public, staff or Commissioner comments. VOTE: t3 son Yes Tunseth Yes Nord Yes Osborne Yes Amen Yes Glick Yes Goecke Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5-a. PZ02-54-- A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that KMC 14.24.200 (Accessory Structures) be amended to clarify which accessory structures may be built within the setback and how close such structures may be built to lot lines. MOTION: Commissioner Osborne MOVED to approve PZ02-54 and Commissioner Tunseth SECONDED the motion. There were no public, staff or Commissioner comments. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 PAGE 2 5-b. PZ02-55~-~--An application for a Conditional Use Permit for alodge/Meeting Facility for the property known as 602 Davidson Street (Lot 5, Luebke Subdivisian), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by D. Cheney McLennan dba McLennan House, 602 Davidson Street, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Commissioner Nord MOVED to approve PZ02-55 and Commissioner Tunseth SECONDED the motion. Chairman Goecke opened the floor to public testimony. Jim Butler-,.480 Ray Wav: Butler stated his residence is approximately two blocks from the proposed structure and fully supports the facility. Butler stated he finds the facility to be aesthetically pleasing, economically supportable, and in a good location. Butler stated his is in no way an agent for the lodge/facility. Carver stated all parking requirements have been met and are not problematic. VOTE: Nord Yes Osborne Yes Amen Yes Glick Yes B son Yes Tunseth Yes Goecke Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 6; OLD BUSINESS -- Nane ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS: 7-a. Yragui Subdivision - 3-Foot Vacation -Discussion -- Recommendation to City Council Commissioner Bryson expressed concerns regarding Yragui Subdivision and commented on the following: • The general situation involving large strips of land being vacated without addressing specific situations has the potential for great ramifications. Currently, the proposed vacation would be carried along each lot within the subdivision along the Candlelight frontage. This could set a precedence by others requesting the same consideration, also without supporting justification. Such requests could result in a large loss of Iand. KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 PAGE 3 • At some unknown date, a structure was built in the Candlelight easement. Effectively, this is trespassing, • While athree-foot strip may not seem to be a large issue, a rough estimate far the City of Kenai, between the Borough minimum roadway right-of--way width and the access easements created by the government lots, could represent hundreds of acres. • All section line situations within the City of Kenai are typically dedicated to a 100-foot easement width; 50 feet on each side. This would leave 20 feet of full breadth of the property that could be, if conformed to minimum Kenai, Peninsula Borough standards, turned over without an evaluation. MOTION: Commissioner Glick MOVED to recommend Council exercise their veto power for the 33-foot access easement along the east boundary of Government Lots S1 and 61, adjacent to the 30-foot portion to be dedicated as Candlelight Drive. Commissioner Tunseth SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Osborne Yes Amen Yes Glick Yes B son Yes Tunseth Yes Nard Na Gaecke Yes MOTION PASSED. ITEM 8: PENDING ITEMS --None ITEM 9: CODE ENFORCEMENT --None ITEM I0: REPORTS 10-a. City Council -Councilman Bannock provided a detailed recap of Council action items. 10-b. Borough Planning -Commissioner Bryson provided a recap of KPB Planning action items. IO-c. Administration - No report. ITEM 11: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED -- Nane ITEM 12: INFORMATION ITEMS 12-a. Zoning Bulletin ($/25/02) KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 PAGE 4 ITEM 13 : COMMISSION, COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Each member welcomed Amen to the Commission. Commissioner's Nord and Tunseth apologized far their recent absences. ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: -F1 n U .~ Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 PAGE 5 '~a STAFF REPQRT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Date: September 5,2002 Res: PZ02-57 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Integrity Surveys 605 Swires Road Kenai, AK 99611 283-9047 Requested Action: Preliminary Plat Legal Description: Papa Joe's Subdivision - Chumley Replat Street Address: 802 Magic Avenue, 308 & 310 Cinderella Street and 9488 & 9520 Kenai Spur Highway KPB Parcel No.: 04506017 thru 04506023 Existing Zoning: RR1 -Rural Residential Current Land Use: Vacant Land Use Pian: Medium Density Residential ANALYSIS This is a replat of Lots 1, 2, and 4-7 located in Papa Joe's Subdivision. The proposed replat will combine all lots into a larger Tract A. The lot sizes meet the City's development requirements for the Rural Residential zone. Property owner is also requesting to vacate the [5] 10' x 10' Utility Easements located on these lots. The plat should be corrected to show the correct street names for Cinderella Street and the Kenai Spur Highway. Cit En ineer: No installation agreement needed. If lot lines are removed the utility easements are not necessary. Building Official: No building code issues. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommend approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. PZ02-57 2. Preliminary Plat CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ02-57 SUBDNISION PLAT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI RECOMMENDING THAT THE ATTACHED SUBDIVISION PLAT BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITfONS: WHEREAS, the attached plat Pa a Joe's Subdivision-Chumle Re lat was referred to the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission on September 4, 2002 and received from Integrity,Surveys. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission finds: Plat area is zoned RR-9 -Rural Residential and therefore subject to said zone conditions. 2. Water and sewer: Water and Sewer are available. 3. Plat does not subdivide property wi#hin a public improvement district subject to special assessments. There is not a delinquency amoun# owed to the City of Kenai for the referenced property. 4. Installation agreemen# or construction of improvements is not required. 5. Status of surrounding land is shown. 6. Utility easements, if required, shall be shown. 7. Plat shall verify that no encroachments exist. 8. Street names designated on the plat are NOT correct. 9. CONTINGENCIES: a. NOW, THEREFORE, BE fT RESOLVED, BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI THAT THE KENAI PENINSUlr4 BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE PAPA JOE'S SUBDIVISION- CHUMLEY REPEAT SUBJECT TO ANY NEGATIVE FINDINGS AS STATED ABOVE. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, September 25.2002. CHA#RPERSON: ~ nu~ ~ ATTEST: ~~,~.~_~r ~ L r ~ ~,, N ~~ N p N a~ so£ O N N ~ 1~~~1~ ~ ~, o~ ti;~ , r o ~ o ~ ~ 3 N ~ ~ ~ N Q J ~~ ~ t ~~ ~ 9 CD nG~ 7 0 ~ s ~t s ~r~~,,~n . V ~ ~ sos 5 O N cJ ~ ' ~ ~ 1~1 ~ O ~ ~ W ti ~ ^ ~ ~ Q a ~ ~ ~ ~ M M say ~ls oun H (!? (n w `$, STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Date: September 17, 2002 Res: PZ02-58 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Integrity Surveys 605 Swires Road Kenai, AK 99611 283-9047 Requested Action: Legal Description: Street Address: KPB Parcel No.: Existing Zoning: Current Land Use: Land Use Plan: ANALYSIS Preliminary Pla# Inlet Woods Subdivision -Jones Replat 1545 Windward Drive & 1110 Leeward Drive 04101312 & 4101313 RS -Residential Suburban Vacant Medium Density Residential This is a resubdivision of Lots 2 and 3 located in Inset Woads Subdivision Part One. The proposed repiat will combine the two lots into one larger Lot 2A. The lot size meets ttte City's development requirements for the Residential Suburban zone. Water and Sewer are available. An installation agreement is not required. City engineer: Not available for comment. Building Official: No building code issues. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommend approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. PZ02-58 2. Preliminary Piat CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ02-58 SUBDIVISION PLAT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI RECOMMENDING THAT THE ATTACHED SUBDIVISION PLAT BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WHEREAS, the attached plat INLET WOODS SUBDIVISION -JONES REPEAT was referred to the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission on Se #ember ~ 3 2002 and received from Integrity Surveys. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission finds: 1. Plat area is zoned RS -Residential Suburban and therefore subject to said zone conditions. 2. Water and sewer: W ter and Sewer are available. 3. Plat does nat subdivide property within a public improvement district subject to special assessments. There is not a delinquency amoun# owed to the City of Kenai for the referenced property. 4. Installation agreement or construction of improvements is not required. 5. Status of surrounding land is shown. 6. U#ility Basemen#s, if required, shall be shown. 7. Plat shall verify tha# no encroachments exist. 8. Street names designated on the plat are correct. 9. CONTINGENCIES: a. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI THAT THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE INLET WOODS SUBDIVISION -JONES REPEAT SUBJECT TO ANY NEGATIVE FINDINGS AS STATED ABOVE. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, September 25.2002. CHAIRPERS X11: ATTEST:' ,~ y, t 1 ~~ ~a~~ = 5 v . 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I~NAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt www.ci.kenai.ak.us BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SEARING: Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of appiicatlori for a Conditional Use Permit for a retail business to operate a pet grooming business on the property known as ,I80a Fourth Avenue (Lot 6, Block 2, Spruce Grnve SubdivisionJ, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal submitted by Nancy Henrickson. ITS CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2• Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*J 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 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Byron K. Huffman, FAA Alaslcaa Region Airports Division >~daaager -- Presentation of Grant Offers for 2003. 2. BI11 Coghill, Mikaada, Cottrell 8a Co. -- presentation of Single Audit Report and City of Kenai Financial Statement. ITEM C• PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 to Prohibit the Storage of Slash far More Than Sixty (60} Days on Property Witl,;n the City of Kenai. ~~~~~~~~ ~ a~ a. Substitute No. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC 22.20.030 to ~i~~Gl, Prohibit the Storage of Slash for More Than 120 Days on Property Within Certain Areas of the City of Kenai. ~~~~ ~ 2. Ordinance No. I972-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,159.95 in the General Fond far New Desk Tops at Officer Report Writing Stations. 3. Ordinance No. 1973-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, and ARFF/SRE Capital Project Fund for Communications Equipment. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Votej ~~~~ ~~c. Motion for Adoption ~~d~ 4. Resolution No. 2002-63 -- Approving a Contract to Motorola for the ARFF/ SRE Communications Upgrade for the Total Amount of $264,769. ~~~~ 5. Resolution No. 2002-64 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY03 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. ~~e~' ~ 6. l~~~O~ ~~~~~-~- Resolution No. 2002-65 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "Schooner Circle Paving District" and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. Resolution No. 2002-6fi -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the Proposed Toyon Way Paving District. 8. Resolution No. 2002-67 -- Awarding aFive-Year Contract for the Kenai Municipal Airport Vending Machine Concession to Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. 9. Resolution No. 2002-68 -- Prioritizing Capital Projects in the Community for Submission to the State of Alaska for FY 2004 Funding Under the Capital Project Matching Grant Program (AS 37.06). 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. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 4, 2002. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE 1. *9/ 13/02 David C. Wartinbee letter regarding personal tax on airplanes. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS ~~,~~~ I . Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratif ed i'r7/`~~ 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1974-2002 -- Amending KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory Structures) to Clarify Which Accessory Structures May Be Built Within the Setback and Haw Close Such Structures May Be Built to Lot Lines. 4. *Ordinance No. 1975-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $955,000 for Airport Grants. ~~j 5. Discussion -- Vacation of the Westerly Three-Foot Portion of the 33-Foot Access Easement Along the East Boundary of Government Lots 51 and 61, Adjacent to the 30-Foot Portion to be Dedicated as Candlelight Drive, All Within Section 34, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; KPB File No. 2002-166. ~p/~~~Q a 6. Discussion -- Schedule Work Session with Airport Commission, ERA Aviation and Council to Discuss Airport Marketing. 7~t, . 7. Discussion -- Proposed Ordinance Amending KMC 7.10.050, Which ~sC~ Incorporates by Reference the Borough Sales Tax Code by Adding a G~~~~.~~ection Excluding KPB 5.18.200(a)(l6), Which Provides a Sales Tax ~t~/a/®z Exemption for Senior, Disabled Veteran, and Disabled Resident Rental ~~ Housing, From the City Sales Tax Code. ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -None Scheduled ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT r KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLAT COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 144 NORTH BINKLEY STREET SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7599 5:30 p.m. September 23, 2002 Tentative Agenda MEMBERS: Philip Bryson Kenai City Term Expires 2004 Brent Johnson Kasilof/Clam Gulch Term Expires 2003 Todd Petersen East Peninsula Term Expires 2004 Dick Traeger Sa]doma Ciry Term Expires 2005 ALTERNATES: Peggy Boscacci Seldovia Ciry Term Expires 2003 Blair Martin Kalifornsky Heach Term Expires 2003 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, EXCUSED ABSENCES, AND MINUTES 1. Agenda 2. Member/Alternate Excused Absences a. No excused absences requested. 3. Minutes a. September 9, 2002 D. SUBDIVISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Porcupine Creek Homesites RepIat No. 02 KPB 2002-206 McLane/Trimmingham Location: North of Hope Highway, Hope area 2. Blazy Park No. 02 KPB 2002-209 McLane/Lancaster Location: City of Soldotna 3. Ware Subdivision Revised Preliminary KPB 2001-175 McLane/Ware Location: East of North Kenai Road, Nikiski area Carried forward from September 9, 2002 z 4. Harrington Heights Bergman Addition KPB 2oo2-2a~ Imhoff/Bergman Location: City of Homer 5. A A Mattox Subdivision Pennock Place Addition KPB 2002-208 Imhoff/HTM, Hall Location: City of Hamer 6. Spruce Forest No. 03 KPB 2002-211 Imhoff/Jones Location: East of Sterling Hwy, off Cottonfield Ave Anchor Point APC 7. Lillian Walli Estate Bayberry Hollow Addition Final Plat KPB 2002-044 Imhoff/Wright Location: City of Homer S. Nesbett Clymer Williams KPB 2002-204 Itnhoff/Clymer Location: East of East End Road, Homer area K-Bay APC Carried forward from September 9, 2002 9. Femwood Unit 2 Lot 1 Blk 1 {name to change} KPB 2002-213 Borderline/Lemay Location: North of East End Rd, Homer area K-Bay APC 10. Port Graham Village Unit 1, Phase II KPB 2002-214 Karluk/McMullen, Village Port Graham Location: Port Graham 11. Lucason Subdivision 2002 Addition KPB 2002-216 Johnson/Stokes Location: East of Sterling Highway, Ninilchik area 2 12. Inman Subdivision KPB 2002-201 Johnson/inman Location: West of Sterling Hwy, Anchor Point area Anchor Point APC Carried forward from September 9, 2002 i 3. Mariner Village Subdivision CushingBeer Replat KPB 2002-217 Smoky Bay/CushinglPhillips Location: City of Homer 14. Bluff Park No. OS KPB 2002-218 SeabrightlFaster Location: City of Homer 1S. Hillside Homestead No 02 Revised Preliminary KPB 2000-199 S eabright/Ze11er/Friedman Location: South of East End Rd, West of McNeil Creek K-Bay APC Carried forward from September 9, 2002 E. PUBLIC COMMENT F. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING The next Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat Committee meeting will be held on October 14, 2002 in the Assembly Chambers, Borough Administration Building, 144 North Binkley, Soldotna at 5:30 p.m. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Phone: 907-262-4441, extension 260 Phone: toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 260 Fax: 907-262-8618 e-mail address: lannin bayou h.kenai.ak.us web site: www.borou h.kenai.ak.us/ lannin de t r KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 144 NORTH BINKLEY STREET SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7599 September 23, 2002 7:30 P.M. Tentative Agenda Philip Bryson Vice Chairman Kenai Ciry Term Expires 2004 Peggy C. Boscacci PC Member Seldvvia City Term Expires 2003 Tam Clark PC Member Anchor PainVNinilchik Term Hxpires 20D4 Mari Annc Gross Southwest Borough Term Expires 2005 Lynn Hohl PC Mombcr Seward City Term Expires 2005 William Hutchinson Ridgeway Terrn Expires 20D4 lames Isham Sterling Term Expires 2003 BrentJahnson PC Member ICasiloflClam Gulch Term Expires 20D3 Blair Marlin PC Member ICalifornsky Beach Term Expires 2003 Todd Petersen PC Member East Peninsula Term Expires 2004 Bill Smith PC Member Homer City Term Expires 2004 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and noncontroversial by the Planning Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Planning Commissioner or someone from the public so requests, in which case the item wilE be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda. If you wish to comment on a consent agenda item or a regular agenda item other than a public hearing, please advise the recording secretary before the meeting begins, and she will inform the Chairman of your wish to comment. 1. Time Extension Requests -None 2. Plats Granted Administrative Approval 3. Plats Granted Approval Under 20.04.070 -None 4. Plat Amendment Requests -None 5. Coastal Management Program a. Coastal Management Program Consistency Reviews -None b. Conclusive Consistency Determinations Received from DGC c. Administrative Determinations d. Current Reviews 6. Commissioner Excused Absences a. Tom Clark 8. Minutes a. September 9, 2002 Plat Committee Minutes l Ray Tauriainen b. September 9, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes FC Member Northwest Borough D. PUBLIC COMMENT/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSIONERS Tetrn Expires 2005 (Items other than those appearing on the agenda. Limited to five minutes per speaker unless previous arrangements Dick Troeger are made.) PC Member snlaotna city $• UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None Term Expires 2005 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Vacate the portion of Halu Avenue, including the cul-de-sac bulb, east of Lot 5 Block Three, as dedicated by Sunrise Mountain Phase 2 {Plat MazJ. Best I~ gg_g)• within Section 31 Township 5 North Range 8 West, Planning Director > > > Seward Meridian, Alaska, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB Dale Bagley File 2002-181 • Petitioner{s): Leland and Myla McFarland & Michael Borough Mayor ~ and Marquitta Andrus of Soldotna, Alaska; Location: Funny River Road 2. Aland-use permit application to operate a gravel site in the West Foreland area; Location: NE114 NW1/4 T08N R14W SS & S8, Seward Meridian, #22104016; Applicant: McLane Consulting for Forest Oil; Owner: SalamatofNative Association 3. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Offer for Competitive Bid Fuel Reduction Sales in Unit 7 and Unit 8 as Approved by KPB Ordinance 2000-50 G. VACATIONS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING 1. Vacate the 20-foot utility easement centered on the line common to Lot 1-B Daisy Subdivision No. 02 & Lot 2-B Daisy Subdivision No. 03 (Plat KN 84-42) & {Fiat KN 85-195) and vacate the 20-foot utility easement centered on the line common to Lot 2-A & 2-B Daisy Subdivision No. 03 {Plat KN 85-195}, within Section 33, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska; and within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB File 2002-205; Petitioner(s): Tray & Norma Hodges of Soldotna & James & Cathy S Sagerser of Kasilof, Alaska H. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Mann Road R/W Acduisition Plat; KPB 2002-215; McLane/Salamatof Native Assoc.; Location: Funny River Road I. SUBDNISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The Plat Committee is scheduled to review 15 plats. J. ANADROMOUS STREAM HABITAT PROTECTION (KPB 21.18) - Nane K. COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS -None L. OTHER/NEW BUSMSS 1. Choose new Plat Committee. New members will serve October, November, and December 2002. M. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS N. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS O. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS P. PENDING ITEMS FOR FUTURE ACTION -None Q. ADJOURNMENT MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NO ACTION REQUIRED 1. Anchor Point Advisory Planning Commission July 9, 2002 Minutes 2. Anchar Point Advisory Planning Commission August 13, 2002 Minutes 3. Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission August 28, 2002 Minutes 4. Grouse Lake Cleanup Environmental Assessment Call for Comments S. Anchor Point Advisory Planning Commission September 10, 2002 Minutes 6. RC&D September 19, 2002 Agenda and August 6, 2002 Minutes FUTURE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The next Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission meeting will be held October 14, 2002 in the Assembly Chambers, Borough Administration Building, 144 North Binkley, Soldotna at 7:30 p.m. OTHER MEETINGS Kachemak Bay Advisory Planning Commission September 19 CONTACT INFORMATION 3 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT Phone: 907-262-4441, extension 260 Phone: toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 260 Fax: 907-262-86i 8 e-mail address: tannin borou h.kenai.ak.us web site: www.harou .kenai.ak.us/ tannin de t Review Draft City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan Sections on Quality of Life Community Facilities& Services Prepared by Kevin Waring Associates Benson Planning Associates Bechtol Planning and Development September, 2002 Note: This is a working draft prepared for work session review by the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission, and subject to revision after review by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Kenai City Council. 1 QUALITY OF LIFE 2 There are two key planning concepts for enhancing and maintaining the quality of 3 life for Kenai residents. These are acknowledgment and care for seniors, and 4 protection of the natural setting and open space that offers a remarkable quality 5 of life for residents, visitors, and businesses. As the Kenai Peninsula's largest 6 settlement, the City of Kenai has potential to become a subregional residential 7 and service center for central peninsula seniors. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 The National Geographic describes the natural setting as follows: Each April viewers can spo# hundreds of snow geese, migrating to nesting grounds on Russia's Wrangel Island from wintering areas along the Pacifrc coast. Feeding with the snow geese are smaller numbers of Canada geese, white-fronted geese, mallards and northern pintails. Sandhill cranes pluck grubs and larvae from the flats and bald eagles perch on the tall spruce that fringe the marshlands. Occasionally, the local herd of caribou grazes on the flats. Beluga whales pursue fish into the lower stretches of the Kenai River and can be observed from the 100-foot-high bluff near the river's mouth. KEY PLANNING CONCEPTS / Senior citizens / Natural Setting & Open Space KENAI'S SENIORS Opportunities and Challenges 29 With steady economic growth, Kenai's population is stabilizing and maturing. Its 30 senior population is growing rapidly. The City has actively sought to address the 31 needs of seniors. It owns and operates the very successful and popular Senior 32 Center and Kenai Senior Housing complex. These facilities comprise the core of 33 an emergent "area of opportunity" for more senior-oriented facilities and services. 34 Seniors have a broad range of housing and service needs. Some need ready 35 access to health care and some cope with mobility limitations. Of particular 36 interest to Kenai's senior population is improved pedestrian circulation (safer 37 walk signals, separated walking paths, snow-cleared walkways} in the central 38 area of town. 39 At present, Kenai has a generally recognized need for additional senior housing 40 and a higher level of local health care services for seniors. Moreover, climate 41 and other local conditions require attentive community design and maintenance 1 to achieve a desirable living environment for seniors. Meeting the needs of 2 seniors is a matter of community concern so that long-term residents can 3 continue to retire and live comfortably in Kenai. It is also an opportunity to 4 leverage improved health care and other services for community-wide benefit. 5 The City itself has limited resources to dedicate to programs for seniors. It can, 6 however, play a decisive role by advocating, guiding, and facilitating other public 7 and private entities. The residential and service needs of senior citizens are 8 diverse and depend on individual circumstances and preferences. 9 Senior Citizens (SC): Development Policies 10 SC1 Define the city centerlMillennium Square area as a focal "area of 1 ~ opportunity" within which the city will encourage development of 12 additional senior-oriented facilities and services in a mixed-use 13 environment. 14 SC2 Encourage development of a mutually supportive cluster of diverse 15 residentia! facilities for seniors near shops, services, activities, and 16 amenities that cater to seniors as well as the community at large. 17 • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the housing needs of Kenai's 18 senior residents, with recommended priorities for near-term and long-term 19 housing facilities. 20 • Based on the assessment, identify proposed sites #or senior housing 21 facilities. 22 • Invite proposals from private developers to develop a variety of senior 23 housing. 24 SC3 Encourage development of a variety of residential facilities and 25 related services and facilities In and near the city center for seniors. 2fi 27 NATURAL SETTfNG AND QPEN SPACE 28 29 Opportunities and Challenges 30 31 Kenai is located on the west coast of the Kenai lowlands at the mouth of the 32 Kenai River. The lower nine to ten miles of the river are #idally-influenced and 33 include the Kenai River floodpiain, tidal areas, and swamps. Much of the land in 34 the city is considered wetlands, according to the National Wetlands Inventory 35 developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The wetlands in the lower Kenai 36 River area have so far seen only modest, local development. Wetlands pose a 37 unique management challenge because they can signify development 38 constraints. For Kenai, they also represent open space, fish and wildlife habitat, 39 clean air and clean water, and can be viewed as an opportunity for enhancing its 40 already spectacular setting. 41 2 1 Open space in Kenai consis#s of lands which are not dominated by structures 2 and which will not be dominated by structures in the future. This definition 3 includes stream corridors, public parks, utility corridors, community gardens, golf 4 courses, and natural areas. Open space may offer important active and passive 5 leisure oppor#unities. When in#egrated with development, it can provide 6 neighborhood identity and promote economic vitality by creating higher property 7 values, enhanced visual quality, and recreational attractions. 8 9 The City of Kenai has set aside and zoned about 2,045 acres of land as 10 conservation areas. Under Kenai's land use code, conserva#ion areas are mainly ~ 1 public lands preserved as open space, watersheds, and wildlife reserves; 12 appropriate public or private uses may, however, be allowed. These 13 conservation areas support important wildlife habitats, protect water quality of 14 tidal creeks, and give visual pleasure, and incorporate nature into the overall 15 pattern of urban development. Continued protection of and, when appropriate, 16 access to these natural areas should be encouraged. However, the challenge 17 will be to connect existing open spaces with trails, parks, and other open spaces. 18 It can also be a challenge to balance potential uses of open space for 19 environmental protection, wildlife habitat preservation, and recreational uses. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 3fi 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Another challenge in Kenai is the conservation designation at the Municipal Airport. This designation has complicated development ofairport-related uses on airport land outside of FAA restricted land. In addition, the current conservation zoning designation may not adequately address the options for development within some areas. Public review and discussion regarding development in the conservation zone is advisable. KEY PLANNING CONCEPTS / Bluff stabilization and protection / Open space / Natural hazards / Suitable development Natural Setting and Open Space (N}: Development Policies N1 Continue with a bluff stabilization and protection project • Identify city-owned and private lands to be included in the bluff stabilization and protection project. • Identify means to finance the purchase of private lands needed for the stabilization project. 3 1 N2 Update the existing conservation-zoning district standards and 2 where the zone is to be applied. 3 4 • Identify city-owned and other publicly owned lands appropriate for 5 inclusion in the conservation-zoning district. 6 Where appropriate, re-designate areas (e.g. portions of the Kenai 7 Municipal Airport) to conform more accurately to the proposed use for the 8 area. 9 • Use a variety of mechanisms, including subdivision standards, the city's 10 CIP, and grant funds, to acquire future open space. 11 Publicize the value of open space to landowners, and promote appropriate 12 public use. 13 Consider the creation of two conservation zones according to allowable 14 uses: a zone where no development {structural) is allowed; and a zone 15 that includes opportunities for careful development provided the design is 16 sensitive to the natural environment, protects natural views, supports 17 wildlife habitat, protects water quality, and is compatible with adjacent 18 open space. 19 Use multi-purpose, best management practices that employ natural 20 systems to enhance water quality. This would include using vegetative 21 buffers to protect wetlands and water features. 22 23 N3 Prohibit development in known hazard areas except where no 24 feasible or prudent alternative can be identified. 25 2fi Work with land developers and natural hazard expertslscientists to devise 27 acceptable standards {both regulatory and non-regulatory) such as siting, 28 design, and construction techniques that minimize damage and protect 29 against the loss of life and property. 30 • Promote the use of innovate development techniques to minimize risk 31 from natural hazards. 32 33 N4 Provide city maintenance of existing rights-of-way and easements 34 for public access to beaches. 35 36 Use setbacks, easements, signage, and similar tools to ensure public 37 access to open space corridors, beaches and sensitive areas. 38 39 N5 Locate future community parks near schools and residential areas or 40 in areas currently not served by parks. 41 42 • Encourage volunteer park development and maintenance for 43 neighborhood parks and youth sports. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Support the establishment of programs like "adopt-a-park" and "adopt-a- stream." Nfi Water features such as isolated wetlands, stream corridors, drainage areas, and riparian areas, should be preserved, protected, and used for a variety of open space purposes. • Incorporate water features as an attractive landscape feature. Use water features to buffer incompatible uses. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES PLAN Urban development requires a full range of city services including water, sewer (wastewater}, stormwater discharge, transportation, and public safety. Residential development requires open space, libraries, and recreation facilities. A Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is the budget tool for planning these facilities. The CIP is used in conjunction with the comprehensive plan's vision for land use and new development. In combination, community facilities and services contribute to a high quality of life for Kenai residents. Facilities and Services Plan Elements The Community Facilities and Services Plan includes the following elements: Transgortatior# ^ Connections -streets, sidewalks, and trails -economy, access, safety ^ Corridors -Kenai Spur Highway, Bridge Access Road, Beaver Loop - economy ^ Marine and Air- Kenai Boating Facility and Kenai Airport -cargo, fisheries, tourism Facilities and Services ^ Optimal use of urban services -sewer and water ^ Public safety -fire, EMS, police ^ Kenai's Identity: parks, trails, recreation center, senior center, library, health center, education, visitor and cultural center, museum KEY PLANNING CONCEPTS / Appropriate city facilities and service levels / City facilities and sen-ices geared to existing and future demand / Coordinated transportation improvements and land uses / Improved pedestrian safety and access 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 36 37 3$ 39 40 41 42 43 44 / Public infrastructure (roads, sewer, water; and drainage} synchronized with development / Satisfactory cultural, educational, and recreational facilities and services / Public safety TRANSPORTATION Opportunities and Challenges Roads, Trails, and Pedestrians The local and state road system plays an important role in the growth and expansion of residential, commercial and industrial development in Kenai. The proper location of future roads and #rails necessary to meet the demand of residents and commercial developers will be important to minimize maintenance costs #o the city. Generally, Kenai's local road system is adequate. However, improvements could be made including paved streets, safer pedes#rian connections such as sidewalks and trail linkages, lighting, and road shoulders. Future road improvements should be designed to attract and accommodate more traffic within the city center and to improve the convenience and safety of doing business along parts of the Kenai Spur Highway corridor. Marine: Kenai Boating Facility The city dock serves as one of the primary boa# launching facilities in the area and is used intensely during the short dip net fishery. Additional ramps and better access #o the Kenai River are needed for the dip net fishery. The dock is one of the area's primary boat launching facilities during the short dip net fshery. Additional ramps and better access to the Kenai River are needed to accommodate the growing dip net fishery. Air: Kenai Municipal Airport The airpor# property encompasses the airfield, a major portion of the City of Kenai and undeveloped tracts. Lease lot development by non-aviation related businesses are now allowed, but may become a problem for future airport developmen#. Conservation zone classification of part of the airport property may not be consistent with future development and expansion of airport-related uses. Potential conflicts with adjoining non-airport land uses need to be minimized. KEY TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES / Vehicular and pedestrian movement in Kenai is vital to all residents. / Only about 50 percent of city roads are paved and some of the paved roads are old and in poor condition. / The lack of lighting and shoulders on some roads, especially roads within and connecting neighborhoods, creates a safety problem for pedestrians. / Kenai residents have identified trails, parks, and bike paths as important to quality of life and important to enhanced pedestrian safety. 6 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 / Pedestrian pathways and awell-linked trail network provide a way of "getting around" Kenai. As new developments occur, there must be a system in place to account for trails, to accommoda#e them in the subdivision layout, and to protect them from encroachment by structures and roadways. / Low intensity commercial developments with large parking areas and big road setbacks require more car trips and #onger travel times. / Buildings set far apart by vast parking areas, misplaced landscaping, and wide access roads discourage walking between uses. / In a mixed-use area, more people will park their car and then walk. Connected sidewalks, attractive walking environments, and safe pedestrian crosswalks encourage more walking trips. 13 Transportation-related Goals: 14 1. Develop a local system of trails and public access. 15 2. Provide appropr€ate city #acilities and levels of service (also a Community 16 Facilities and Services goal). 17 A safe, affordable, accessible, and efficient road, trail, marine, and aviation 18 transportation system is essential for community development and expansion in 19 Kenai. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 3fi 37 38 39 - Coordinated transportation and land use plans, recommendations and policies means development opportunities are enhanced and people, goods, and cars move mare efficiently. - To manage land use without regard for #ransportation needs or vice versa results in congestion, an inefficient transportation system, and resident, business, and landowner dissatisfaction. Transportation {T~: Development Policies T9 Coordinate transportation improvements wi#h the city's land use plan recommendations, capital improvements program, and Alaska Department of Transportation 8~ Public Facilities transportation plans. All new subdivision developments shall show a future street plan connecting the subdivision to adjacent road systems. Bikeways and trails shall be integrated with ongoing major arterial and collector street improvements. When appropriate, the city will request these ameni#ies as part of the DOT&PF road planning process. 7 1 T2 Transportation Improvements needed to serve new developments 2 shat! be in place at the time new development impacts occur. 3 4 When improvements are not feasible to be in place at the time of the new 5 development, a financial commitment, consistent with the City's Capital 6 Improvement Program, shall be made to complete the improvement within 7 six years. 8 9 T3 Ensure a pattern of connecting streets and blocks that allows people 10 to get around easily by foot, bicycle or car when approving new 11 developments, both commercial and multifamily. 12 13 As residential developments are planned, consideration shall be given to 14 the provision of adequate right-of-way for sidewalks and trails that connect 15 to the existing system. 16 • Provide pedestrian crosswalks at regular intervals, especially in 17 commercial centers, in residential neighborhoods and near schools. 18 19 T4 Actively pursue design and construction of a coastal and bluff trail 20 system (See Development Policy N 1 Natural Setting) 21 22 Trails shall follow existing greenways and available rights-of way in the 23 city and where feasible connect with other significant trail systems. 24 • Examine opportunities to prepare a point City-Borough Trails Master Plan. 25 26 T5 Support implementation of the City's Kenai Airport Master Plan 27 Phase 1, II, and 111 Capital Improvements Program. 28 29 FACILITIES AND SERVICES Development, expansion, and maintenance of community facilities and services is fundamental to retaining and improving Kenai's quality of life and assuring positive future growth and a healthy economy. Logical and cost-effective growth requires adequate infras#ructure. Existing and future business and residential development will be supported and promoted with adequate infrastructure. Optimal use of existing infrastructure will be cost-effective for the developer and for the city. 39 Developing residential neighborhoods where underused facilities {roads, water 40 and sewer, fire stations) are already in place or nearby makes full use of existing 41 infrastructure and avoids the cost of new facilities. Similarly, commercial and 42 industrial uses require supporting infrastructure. Where feasible, infill and reuse 43 of vacant or underused commercial and industrial properties with existing 44 infrastructure is generally more economical than development that requires new 1 infrastructure and services. Contiguous development costs less to serve than 2 dispersed development. For example, utility costs increase as the separation 3 between developments increases. Costs likewise increase as the distance from 4 the existing service hook-ups increases. Contiguous development near existing 5 services makes best use of public developmen# expenditures. Depending on the 6 particular financing arrangement, residents in compact, more contiguous 7 developments may subsidize sewer and water service for those in more 8 sprawling patterns. Where feasible, infill of existing buildings and land already 9 sen-ed by these city services will in the long run yield savings to the citizens of 10 Kenai. 11 12 Kenai residents place a high value on residential neighborhoods that are safe for 13 all ages and located near important community facilities such as schools, the 14 youth center, the library, parks, government services, and commercial areas. 15 Providing facilities and services to meet the needs of the diverse age groups 16 (youths and seniors) will continue to be the responsibility of the City and its many 17 partners such as the state, federal and private sectors. 1$ 19 Opportunities and Challenges 20 21 Generally speaking, the level of service provided by the City of Kenai to its 22 residents, local businesses and industries is good. The continued provision and 23 expansion of these services will depend on the amount and sources of 24 funding.Kenai citizens have not yet decided what city facilities and services they 25 want and are willing to pay for in the future. Regardless, the si#ing and design of 26 future facilities will be importan# to the continued quality of life. 27 Water and Sewer 28 29 About 1,680 homes and businesses (4,000-5,000 users} are connected to the 30 water and sewer system. The sewer treatment plant is at about 70 percent 31 capacity. An update to Wastewater Facility Master Plan is underway and 32 scheduled for completion by 2003. Contiguous development will be more cost- 33 effective to serve than non-contiguous development. 34 The current water supply needs expansion and improvement in order to 35 accommodate ongoing growth. An improved water system is particularly 36 important to areas currently without established water systems for fire protection 37 such as the VIP Subdivision and Beaver Loop areas. In addition, an improved 38 water system will be importan# for fire safety during the dry season. 39 40 Public Safety 41 42 Police, fire, and emergency medical services are generally considered very good 43 in Kenai. There are concerns with fire service in the Beaver Loop and VIP 44 subdivision areas (response time and lack of established water system). Several 9 water system upgrades and other ongoing improvements will likely result in a lowering of the City's Insurance Services Office (1S0) rating. 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Site design, street layout, and placement of utilities are also critical to neighborhood safety and timely responses to emergency situations. Police, fire and EMS personnel need to be involved in the planning process, especially the subdivision design process, in order to ensure that public safety concerns are addressed. Parks and Recrea#ion, Cultura! Facilities and Senior Housing Facili#ies Parks and recreation facilities include the Recreation Center, nine parks totaling 180 acres, and twa major trail networks. The priorities in the Parks and Recreation Department's Draft 5-Year Plan are continued maintenance of existing facilities; beautification of the city as a whole; and park development and renova#ion. There is growing demand for more recreation facilities such as soccer fields, sports felds and a you#h center. The continued main#enance of existing facilities, beautification of the city as a whole, and park development and renova#ion have been priorities of the city. The city provides a community library, visitors and cultural center, and a senior citizen center to serve the varied cultural needs of its residents. Expansion of the Kenai Community Library will be necessary as demand and use grow. Cultural facilities are important to Kenai residents -both the library and Visitors and Cultural Center need expanding to accommodate additions to the collections and to promote education about the Kenai area, its history and its residents. The City owns and operates the Senior Congregate Housing facility next door to the Senior Center. Senior facilities and services will continue to be in demand as the population ages and as extended families remain in Kenai -provision far expanded facili#ies and services such as additional housing, health care, and adequate access must be considered. Non-Municipal Facilities and Services The city, state, and federal governments provide many community services as well as private and non-profit organizations. Coordinating service provision to ensure cost-effective and efficient delivery will be important as public dollars decline. Opportunities for combining services or otherwise improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality should be identified, explored, and implemented by the appropriate providers. Community Facility and Service-Related Goals: 1. Provide appropriate city facilities and levels of service. 2. Continue to support Public Safety. ~o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 3. Expand or provide public facilities that increase the quality of life for Kenai's citizens and visitors. Community Facilities and Services {CF]: Developmen# Policies KEY FACILITY CHALLENGES: FULL USE OF ROADS AND SEWER AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Three spatial characteristics of development contribute to how much it costs to provide and maintain road and sewer and water services: ^ Amount of separation between developed areas -are the areas contiguous? • Distance -how far away is the water and sewer service? ^ Lot size -what is the distance between buildings? CF1 Public infrastructure broads, sewer, water, and drainage) shall be in place in conjunction with future development. • Explore service area designations as the service limits far sequential development of vacant lands. • Use the city's capital improvement program to coordinate the development of public facilities and utilities. 24 Coordina#e sewer and water master planning activities with the 25 comprehensive plan recommendations in order to meet the needs of 26 existing and future residents. 27 • Promote full use of existing utility infrastructure before extending facilities 28 to undeveloped areas. 29 CF2 The following process shall be used by the City when siting and 30 designing a new public facility. 31 32 Determine the existing service level of the facility in question. Does the 33 facility meet the current demand? What are its deficiencies? 34 • Identify the type of new facility necessary to accommodate projected 35 demand. 36 Identify funding sources {general revenues, impact fees, special 37 assessments, statelfederal allocations, publiclprivate ventures, asset 38 management). 39 Prepare an annual CIP that describes funding sources, schedule of 40 improvements, timing of improvements and priorities. 41 11 1 CF3 Work-with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District to develop 2 standards for locating new schools during the design of new 3 neighborhoods. Consider that educational facilities should; 4 5 Have good road access in and out of the neighborhood; 6 • be accessible for walking to and from neighborhoods via lighted sidewalks 7 or trails; 8 • be served by city sewer and water utilities, fire, EMS, and police; and 9 • be designed for joint use where appropriate. 10 11 CF4 Park and Recreation facilities shall: 12 13 be within easy access of neighborhoods and schools; 14 • have safe trail and sidewalk connections to neighborhoods; 15 have adequate parking facilities and good access to collector and arterial 16 streets; and, 17 be designed for multiple use where appropriate and uses are compatible. 1$ 19 CF6 Promote the publiclprivate collaboration for acquisition, 20 development and maintenance of neighborhood parks, youth sports 21 facilities, and recrea#ional areas. 22 23 CF6 Promote joint use of municipal land and facilities. 24 25 Use existing stream corridors and greenways for multiple purposes 26 including trails, utility needs, flood control, stormwater quality and wildlife 27 habitat. 28 • AI#ow the use of school buildings and grounds during the non-school 29 season. 30 As new police and fire facilities are needed, consideration should be given 31 #o developing multiple city services in municipal buildings and sites. Joint 32 use can be used to create a safety presence in parks, for example. 33 34 CF7 Promote a city cen#er with the following community facilities and 35 services: 36 37 Adequate sewer, water, fire, police and EMS services; 38 • access to nearby recreational facilities and #rail systems; 39 well-maintained and lighted sidewalks; 40 • access for senior citizens in the Congregate Housing; and, 41 attractive informational signage to direct residents and visitors to local 42 destinations. 12 2 CF8 Continue to cooperate with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Division of 3 Emergency Management toward the efficient delivery of public safety 4 services (police, fire, EMS) to residents of the City of Kenai. 13 AGENDA PLANNING b zONING COMMISSK)N September 26, 20x2 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htta:/lwww.ci.kenai.ak us 1. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 2. CONSIDERATION OF FIATS: a. PZ02~7 Preliminary Plat--Papa Jae's Subdivision Chumley Repfal. A replat of Lots 1, 2 and 47. Submitted by Integrity Surveys, BO5 Swires t}rive, Kenai, AK 99811. 6. PZ02-58--Preliminary Plat-Inlet Woods Subdivision Jones Replat. A replat of Lots 2 and 3. Submitted by integrity Surveys, 605 Swires ^rEve, Kenai, AK 89811. 3, PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: The public is invited to attend and participate. The meeting will commence at 7:D0 p.m. in the Kenai City Council Chambers. Additional information may be osrtained at City Hall, at the City of Kenai web site (www.ci.kenai.ak.us), or by calling 285-7535 extension 235. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORK SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING Marilyn Kebschull Planning & Zoning Administration Publish: September 23, 2002 J ""' ~, D~' q~