Session
10-02, a Regular Meeting of the Homer Advisory Planning Commission was called
to order by Chair Minsch at 7:05 p.m. on February 3, 2010 at the City Hall
Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.
PRESENT: COMMISSIONER BOS, DRUHOT, KRANICH, MINSCH,
SINN
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER WALKER
STAFF: CITY PLANNER ABBOUD
DEPUTY CITY CLERK JACOBSEN
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
City
Planner Abboud noted that the applicant requested the Quiet Creek preliminary plat
be removed from the agenda.
The
agenda was approved by consensus of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public may speak to the Planning
Commission regarding matters on the agenda that are not scheduled for public hearing or plat consideration. (3 minute time limit).
There
were no public comments.
RECONSIDERATION
There
were no items for reconsideration.
ADOPTION OF
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are
considered routine and non-controversial by the Planning Commission and are approved
in one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Planning Commissioner
or someone from the public, in which case the item will be moved to the regular
agenda and considered in normal sequence.
1. Approval
of Minutes of January 6, 2010
2. Time Extension Requests
3. Approval of City of Homer Projects under
4. KPB Coastal Management Program Reports
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations approved by the City Planner,
the Chair, or the Planning Commission.
There
were no presentations scheduled.
REPORTS
A. City Planner’s Report
City
Planner Abboud reviewed his staff report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Commission conducts Public
Hearings by hearing a staff report, presentation by the applicant, hearing
public testimony and then acting on the Public Hearing items. (3 minute time limit) The Commission may question
the public. Once the public hearing is closed the Commission cannot hear additional
comments on the topic.
The applicant is not held to the 3 minute time limit.
A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 10-01,
Amending CUP 86-02, 3815 Homer Spit Road, #A, Homer Enterprises, LLC/The Sport
Shed
City
Planner Abboud reviewed the staff report.
Jeanne
See and Tabor Ashment owners of the Sport Shed commented to the Commission.
They explained that the amendment clarifies the way they are using the property
and this came about in their lease renewal. Currently they rent the rooms out
in the summer season. They said they were in attendance to answer questions
from the Commission.
Chair
Minsch opened the public hearing. There were no public comments and the hearing
was closed.
There
was brief discussion that the use doesn’t meet the definition of hotel/motel.
City Planner Abboud responded that it is something that may need to be
addressed in the future but the lessees have a legal document saying the use is
hotel/motel so they will let it stand.
KRANICH/BOS
MOVED TO ADOPT STAFF REPORT PL 10-01 AMENDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86-02,
INCLUDING FINDINGS.
There
was brief discussion.
VOTE:
YES: MINSCH, DRUHOT, KRANICH, SINN, BOS
Motion
carried.
B. Staff Report PL 10-08, CUP 10-02, 4048
Bartlett Street/Homer Senior Citizens, Inc., a Request for More than one
Building Containing a Principle Permitted Use on a Lot
City
Planner Abboud reviewed the staff report.
Fred
Lau and Pat Cash from Homer Senior Citizens, Inc. were in attendance to answer
questions. Mr. Lau said he understands that they have to have Fire Marshall
Approval when the get their permit, and that the project will meet the required
setbacks for Swatzell Street.
Chair
Minsch opened the public hearing. There were no public comments and the hearing
was closed.
KRANICH/BOS
MOVED TO ADOPT STAFF REPORT 10-08 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10-02 WITH
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS.
The
Commissioners commended staff for the informative staff report. Comments were
made that this is a good service for the community and it achieves the goal of
infill.
VOTE:
YES: DRUHOT, MINSCH, KRANICH, SINN, BOS
Motion
carried.
PLAT
CONSIDERATION
The Commission hears a report from
staff, presentation from the
applicant and testimony from the public.
The Commission may ask questions of staff, applicants and the public.
A. Staff
Report PL 10-09, Barnett Subdivision Quite Creek Addition No. 2 Preliminary
Plat
This item was pulled at the request of the
applicant.
B. Staff Report
PL 10-12, Fairview Subdivision No. 16 2010 Replat Preliminary Plat
City Planner Abboud noticed pages missing from the
staff report and asked for a break to get those pages. Chair Minsch called for
a recess at 7:45. The meeting resumed at 7:59.
City Planner Abboud reviewed the staff report.
There was discussion about the carport and shop
building on the lot and it raised a conversation about what would prompt a
survey. The most likely scenarios are when dealing with a lender or work in an
easement. It was expressed that it would be very beneficial to have an asbuilt
survey on file with applications.
There was discussion confirming that there is legal
access to the property off the right-of-way.
There were no applicant or public comments.
KRANICH/BOS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT IN STAFF REPORT 10-12 INCLUDING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
There was further discussion clarifying the legal
access to the property.
VOTE: NON OBJECTION: UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
PENDING BUSINESS
A. Staff Report PL 10-08, Draft Spit
Comprehensive Plan
Chair
Minsch noted for the record that they discussed scheduling a joint worksession
with the Port and Harbor Commission on March 3.
There
was consensus of the Commission to postpone discussion until after that
worksession.
B. Staff Report PL 10-05, Draft Ordinance
10-xx, Amending HCC 21.75, Storm Water Plans
There
was consensus of the Commission to postpone discussion to the next worksession
that staff can schedule it.
NEW BUSINESS
The Commission hears a report from
staff. Commission business includes
resolutions, ordinances, zoning issues, requests for reconsideration and other
issues as needed. The Commission may
ask questions of staff and the applicants. Any items brought before the
commission for discussion are on the floor for discussion following
introduction of the item. The Commission will accept presentation on
agenda items that involve an applicant (such as acceptance of a
nonconformity.) A member of the public
wishing to comment on regular business items that do not require a public
hearing or public notice may do so under Public Comment.
A. Staff Report PL 10-12, BOA Decision on
Refuge Room
Chair
Minsch stated that it is her understanding that the City Manger and staff are
asking some further questions of the City Attorney. She asked for a motion to
postpone.
KRANICH/BOS
MOVED TO POSTPONE ACTION ON STAFF REPORT 10-12 BOA DECISION ON REFUGE ROOM
UNTIL BROUGHT BACK BY STAFF.
Chair
Minsch clarified that there are some questions they need answers to before
proceeding.
VOTE:
NON OBJECTION: UNANIMOUS CONSENT
Motion
carried.
B. Staff Report PL 10-13, Planning Commission
Vacancies
KRANICH/BOS
MOVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECLARE A VACANCY DUE TO ABSENCES AS
OUTLINED IN STAFF REPORT PL 10-13.
The Commission
briefly discussed their bylaws and procedures.
VOTE: YES: MINSCH,
KRANICH, SINN, BOS, DRUHOT
Motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL
MATERIALS
Items
listed under this agenda item can be
A. City Manager’s Report Dated January 26,
2010 with attachments.
B. Letter from FEMA to Mayor Hornaday regarding
National Flood Insurance Program Community Assistance Visit dated January 8,
2010
C. Memorandum 10-xx to Mayor Hornaday and
City Council from Rick Abboud, City Planner and Dotti Harness-Foster, regarding
Junk Car removal
COMMENTS OF THE
AUDIENCE
Members of the audience may address
the Commission on any subject. (3 minute
time limit)
There
were no audience comments.
COMMENTS OF STAFF
There
were no staff comments.
COMMENTS OF THE
COMMISSION
Commissioners may comment on any
subject, including requests to staff and requests for excused absence.
Commissioners
Druhot and Sinn had no comments.
Commissioner
Kranich commended staff on the staff reports for the CUP’s in tonight’s packet.
Commissioner
Bos commented that the staff reports are getting noticeably better, the
information seems clear. He welcomed Chair Minsch back. It was a good meeting
tonight.
Chair
Minsch commended the Commission on their work tonight and in her absence. She
opened the door to the possibilities that not only are the reports improving,
but the qualifications of the Commissioners and their interpretation of the
reports are also improving.
ADJOURN
Meetings adjourn promptly at 10 p.m.
An extension is allowed by a vote of the Commission. Notice of the next regular
or special meeting or work session will appear on the agenda following
“adjournment”.
There
being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned
at 8:24 p.m. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2010 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers. There is a worksession at
5:30 p.m. prior to the meeting.
MELISSA
JACOBSEN,
Approved: