HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2014-01CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING
RESOLUTION NO. PZ14 -01
Suggested by: Mayor Porter
A RESOLUTION OF THE KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL ENACT CHANGES TO KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.05
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED TELEPHONIC
PARTICIPATION BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS AT PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS.
WHEREAS, City Council Members may participate telephonically at Council Meetings pursuant to KMC
1.15.130 Telephonic participation; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission is the only body of the City other than the City
Council that regularly meets twice a month; and,
WHEREAS, allowing Planning and Zoning Commissioners to participate telephonically at Planning and
Zoning Commission Meetings similar to what is allowed for Council Members may ease the burden of
service for Commissioners and encourage greater participation at meetings without detracting materially
from the process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
That the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommends Council enact amendments to
Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 14.05, Planning and Zoning Commission, as provided in Ordinance No.
2734 -2014, as amended by Council on January 15, 2014 to provide for limited telephonic participation by
Planning and Zoning Commissioners at Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings; with the following
amendment:
(b) A quorum must be physically present at a Commission meeting for consideration of agenda items
appealable to the Board of Adjustment.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this
12th day of February, 2014.
ATTEST
Introduced/Failed: January 8, 2014
Rescinded/Postponed: January 22, 2014
Adopted: February 12, 2014