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Home My WebLink About2014-05-14 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 14, 2014 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. a. Pledge of Allegiance Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Chair J. Twait, D. Fikes, G. Pettey, H. Knackstedt, N. Kiel (telephonic), P. Bryson, K. Peterson Staff /Council Liaison present: Council Member T. Navarre, City Planner F. Krizmanich, City Clerk S. Modigh, Planning Assistant W. Anderson. A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. d. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. e. *Excused Absences — None *All items listed with an asterisk ( *) are considered to be routine and non - controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 23, 2014 Approved by the consent agenda. 3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) — None. 4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) — None. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ14 -07 —Application for Amendment to Conditional Use Permit PZ13 -14 —Cabin Rentals for the property known as 810 Childs Ave, US Survey 678 Amended. Submitted by Port of Kenai, LLC, 2404 Boyer Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98112. City Planner Krizmanich reviewed the staff report included in the packet dated May 14, 2014. Planning recommended approval with the following requirements: • DEC approval for additional demand on existing onsite water system. • Building permits must be obtained for dedicated wash facility and cabins. • Dedicated wash facility must be installed and operational prior to cabins receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. • Applicant must comply with all City, State and Federal regulations. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ14 -07, Application for Amendment to Conditional Use Permit PZ13 -14 — Cabin Rentals for the property known as 810 Childs Ave, US Survey 678 Amended. Submitted by Port of Kenai, LLC, 2404 Boyer Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98112 with the requirements outlined by the Planning Department. Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the public hearing, there being no one wishing to speak, public hearing was closed. Commissioner Peterson and Knackstedt spoke in favor. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to amend Resolution No. PZ14 -07, whereas 4.(a) to read as follows, " DEC approval for additional demand on existing water system, and sewer collection system. "Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 Page 2 VOTE ON AMENDMENT: YEA: Twait, Fikes, Pettey, Knackstedt, Kiel, Peterson, Bryson NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON MAIN AS AMENDED: YEA: Twait, Fikes, Pettey, Knackstedt, Kiel, Peterson, Bryson NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Twait advised of the 15 day appeal time frame. b. PZ14 -09 — Resolution to City Council requesting adoption of Kenai Business Improvement Program (KBIP) City Planner Krizmanich reviewed his memorandum included in the packet dated May 7, 2014 and recommended approval. MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ14 -09, Resolution to City Council requesting adoption of Kenai Business Improvement Program (KBIP) Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the public hearing, there being no one wishing to speak, public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Twait, Fikes, Pettey, Knackstedt, Kiel, Peterson, Bryson NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None 8. NEW BUSINESS: a. Amending the Commissioner's order of business to include an additional public comments on the agenda following "REPORTS ". PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 Page 3 MOTION: Commissioner Knackstedt MOVED to amend the Commission's order of business to include "Public Comments" on the agenda following Reports for a three minute period. Commissioner Kiel SECONDED the motion. VOTE: YEA: Twait, Fikes, Pettey, Knackstedt, Kiel, Peterson, Bryson NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 9. PENDING ITEMS: None 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — reviewed the Action Agenda for the May 7th Council Meeting noting the Council moving forward with the Bluff Erosion Project, advised of the new regulations adopted on the beach, and reported on his plan to request funds in the planning budget for commission travel. b. Borough Planning — no report. c. Administration — no report. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: a. Memo from City Planner pertaining to Airports in Industrial Zones Krizmanich advised he would confer with the City Attorney, City Manager and Airport Director on how to proceed. 12. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: May 28, 2014 Commissioner Kiel advised he will be absent for the meeting. 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Commissioner Kiel thanked the body for being able to participate telephonically. Commissioner Knackstedt reminded of the Beaver Loop Project Meeting at City Hall on May 15th. 14. ADJOURNMENT: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 Page 4 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Minutes /prepared and submitted by: San M igh, CM City Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING May 14, 2014 Page 5