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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-10 Planning & Zoning MinutesCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2014 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner 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: D. Fikes, G. Pettey, K. Peterson, J. Twait, P. Bryson, J. Glendening Absent: N. Kiel Staff /Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, City Clerk S. Modigh A quorum was present. c. Election of Vice -chair Chair noted election was to be removed from agenda as it took place at the last meeting. d. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. e. Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. f. *Excused Absences — Commissioner Kiel *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 —November 12, 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: a. PZ14 -26 —Preliminary Original R M Thompson Subdivision 2014 Addition, Submitted by Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Drive, Kenai, Alaska 99611 City Planner Kelley reviewed the staff report provided in the packet and recommended approval with the following conditions: • Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State and local regulations. • The title block of the Preliminary Plat shall be revised to read "2014" Additions. • The 15 foot utility easement as referenced in the Plat Note number 3 shall be drawn on the Plat. • The plat shall be revised to remove the vacation of the 10 -foot wide utility easement located along the full length of the northern property line. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ14 -26 including staff recommendations and Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. The commission discussed whether the easements being vacated could have a future purpose. Administration advised the applicant didn't foresee a need in the future for the easements; however, the Borough will further review this during their process of approval. VOTE: YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Bryson, Glendening NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 10, 2014 Page 2 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None 8. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ14 -27 — Transfer of Conditional Use Permits granted to Buccaneer Alaska Operations LLC, Transferor, to AIX Energy LLC, Transferee, on property described as Lot 8, Kenai Industrial Park Subdivision. Transfer is requested by AIX Energy LLC, 2441 High Timbers Dr., Suite 120, The Woodlands, TX 77380 City Planner Kelley reviewed the staff report provided to the Commission in the packet. Planning recommended approval of Resolution PZ14 -27 and the Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ11 -01 as amended by Resolution PZ13 -36, subject to the following conditions: • Applicant must comply with all Federal, State and local regulations. • The Assignment of Lease between Buccaneer Alaska Operations, LLC, Assignor, and AIX Energy, LLC, Assignee, was approved by the Kenia City Council on November 12, 2014. • If there is change of use for the above referenced property, a new Conditional Use Permit must be obtained, pursuant to KMC 14.20.105(i)(5). MOTION: Commissioner Fikes MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ14 -27 including staff recommendations and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion. Chairman Twait opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued regarding the Class II Injection Facility and whether there'd been any changes with the transfer. VOTE: YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Bryson, Glendening NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 9. PENDING ITEMS: None 10. REPORTS: a. City Council — Council Member Knackstedt reported on the November 14th work session held to review the 2014 Dipnet Fishery Report and improvements for the 2015 fishery; Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 10, 2014 Page 3 action of the regular council meeting of November 19"'; the work session on the Municipal Park Improvement Project; and the action of the December 711 regular council meeting. b. Borough Planning — Commissioner Bryson reported on the action from November 24'h meeting of which the agenda was included in the packet. c. Administration — City Planner Kelley inquired whether the Commission would like to cancel the December 24, 2014 meeting; there being no objections, the meeting was cancelled. Kelley reported in his conference he attended in Las Vegas related to storm water drainage; he requested that instead of cancelling a meeting when there isn't any agenda items to review and discuss the sections of the code; the Commission concurred. It was requested by the Commission to have an outline and information on the Comprehensive Review Process. Kelley further advised that contract for the McDowell group to establish a business analysis of the City for economic purposes as well as a convention center analysis would be before the Commission at later date. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None 12. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: January 14, 2015 Commissioner Bryson advised he would not be in attendance at either of the January meetings. 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Glendening noted he was happy to be on Commission and looked forward to working with the Commission and Administration. Commissioner Peterson welcomed Glendening and thanked all for his time on the Commission. Commissioner Fikes thanked Staff and Administration for their services. Commissioner Bryon wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Chairman Twait thanked Council for recent travel for training, welcomed Glendening and wished all happy holidays. 14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 10, 2014 Page 4 ra odigh, MC City Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 10, 2014 Page 5