HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-09 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 9, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Knackstedt led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: D. Fikes, G. Pettey, H. Knackstedt, K. Peterson, N. Kiel, P. Bryson
Staff /Council Liaison present: Council Member Navarre, City Planner F. Krizmanich, City Clerk
S. Modigh, Planning Assistant W. Anderson.
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Kiel SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
Knackstedt noted for the record that Chairman Twait had requested an excused absence at the
last meeting and would be added to record as such.
MOTION:
Commissioner Fikes MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Peterson
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
e. *Excused Absences — J. Twait
*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 —June 25, 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:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ14 -15 — Application for Variance Permit for a side yard setback variance for the
property known as 308 Rogers Rd., Lot 8, Block 5, Inlet View Subd., Third Addn., Part
One, submitted by Brad Frates, 308 Rogers Rd., Kenai, AK 99611
City Planner Krizmanich reviewed the staff report included in the packet dated July 9, 2014
noting that staff could not recommend the granting of the variance because the current
conditions which exist are not peculiar to the property and the need for the proposed building
has been created by the applicant. Further, the adjacent property would be negatively impacted
by the close proximity of the proposed structure to the property line and the requested variance
did not appear to be the minimum necessary to allow the reasonable use of the property.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kiel MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ14 -15 and Commissioner Bryson
SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Knackstedt opened the public hearing.
Brad Frates, Kenai resident spoke in favor of his variance application.
Melisa Frates, Kenai resident spoke in favor of the variance.
The Commission and the Frates discussed the options for reduced dimensions.
Peter Mantovie, Kenai resident spoke in favor of the variance as long as it didn't affect the
value or potential sale of his home.
Mr. Frates stated that he would consider not making the shed a permanent fixture therefore i
could be moved if another individual were to purchase the neighboring house and was not in
favor of the shed.
VOTE:
YEA: Peterson, Kiel, Pettey, Bryson
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NAY: Fikes, Knackstedt
MOTION PASSED.
Chairman Knackstedt advised of the 15 day appeal period.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
8. NEW BUSINESS: None
9. PENDING ITEMS: None
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council — Navarre reviewed the action agenda in the packet and noted that items
which were approved by the Commission would be on the Council's next agenda.
b. Borough Planning — No report.
c. Administration — further advised of P &Z items which will be before Council and reminded
that the annual Comprehensive Plan review will being soon.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Krizmanich advised of the neighborhood cleanup that was completed in conjunction with the
Parks & Recreation Department. Noted he would like to see this as an annual event to keep the
City clean.
12. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: July 23, 2014
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Bryson noted that Council overturned a variance in the past that the Commission granted.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55
p. M.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
Sad odigh, CIVIC
City Clerk
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