KECHI PLANNING COMMISSION/B.Z.A.

Minutes – June 20, 2011

Chairman Richard Wolf called the rescheduled meeting of the Kechi Planning Commission to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Kechi City Hall.

II. Roll Call

Dan Clark, Oscar Thomison, Richard Wolf, Bill Moss and Terry Crane were present. Mike Sackett was unable to attend. City Administrator Mark Tallman, Zoning Administrator Chris Morlan and Recording Secretary Dee DeGruson were in attendance.  Visitors in attendance: Carlos Cervantes - Certified Engineering Design, P.A., John & Heidi Albin, Will Clevenger- Ruggles & Bohm Engineering.

III. Approval of Agenda

Bill Moss moved to accept the Agenda for the May 9, 2011 meeting with the addition to #XI. New Business -b. Reschedule the July meeting. Terry Crane seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.

IV. Approval of Minutes

Motion by Bill Moss to approve the Minutes of the January 11, 2010 meeting, with a second by Terry Crane. The motion passed 4-0.

V. Public Forum/ Communication

No one spoke

None

VII. Preliminary Plat

A. S/D 2011-01 – The Engstrand Subdivision was tabled from the May meeting and Chairman Wolf called on Subdivision Administrator Morlan to help answer questions that were brought up at the May meeting regarding the driveway access to the rear lot.  Morlan explained that the driveway issue is not something that needs to be addressed in the platting approval process.  It would be addressed when a zoning permit was applied for. The lot does exceed the depth rule of not more than 2½ times deep as it is wide, and in this layout the rear lot is a flag lot, which should be avoided if possible. Morlan stated he felt this was the only practical way to subdivide this property into two lots.

Carlos Cervantes representing Mr. Engstrand  answered a few further questions concerning the storm shelter removal. Morlan reiterated the need for the removal of the storm shelter before the plat would be signed by the Commission due to it being in a utility easement.

MOTION

Having reviewed the preliminary plat for the Engstrand Subdivision filed as S/D 2011-01, I Bill Moss, move that we approve the plat subject to condition:

1.  The storm shelter identified to be removed must be removed from the property prior to the signing of plat by the Planning Commission or City Council.

Oscar Thomison seconded the motion. Vote Aye:3, opposed; 1 Dan Clark. Motion carried.

B.  S/D 2011-02 – The Albin Estates Subdivision was submitted for approval May 12, 2011. The preliminary and final plats were submitted for approval at the same time. The property  is located at 511 S. Oliver. It consists of 6.53 acres and is zoned A-1 Agricultural; it will be used as Single family residential, which is a permitted use in this district. It will be connected to City services/utilities.   The property did require and get FEMA approval  (Case # 11-07-0746A, dated March 17, 2011) to have 1.59 acres  removed from the Floodway.  The Sedgwick County Fire Department  has approved the plat with some leveling of low spots for the driveway  enabling  fire trucks access.

Applicant John Albin  discussed with the Commission his plan for the driveway and had with him a sample of the crushed concrete he is wanting to use; it will be a compact dustless driveway able to support the weight of fire trucks. He answered questions  from Commission. Will Clevenger  discussed with the Commission the driveway access width and the approach that will be concrete.

MOTION

Having reviewed the preliminary plat for the Albin Estates Subdivision filed as S/D 2011-02, I Dan Clark, move that we approve the plat. Motion seconded by Bill Moss, and passed unanimously by a vote of
4 - 0.

MOTION

A. Engstrand Subdivision 2011-01

Having reviewed the Final Plat  for the Engstrand Subdivision filed as  SD 2011-01 I, Bill Moss move that we approve the plat subject to conditions as heretofore agreed upon and recommend that the dedications shown theron be accepted by the Governing Body.  Motion seconded by Oscar Thomison and passed by a vote of 3 to 1. Motion carried.

B. Albin Estates SD2011-02

Having reviewed the final plat for the Albin  Estates filed as S/D 2011-02 I, Dan Clark move that we approve the plat and recommend that the dedications shown thereon be accepted by the Governing Body. Motion seconded by Bill Moss and passed by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0. Motion carried.

IX. Screening Plan/Site Plan Review

None

Remaining Changes to the Zoning /Subdivision Site Plan Regulations- Tabled

Morlan checked to make sure all members had received their amendments to the Zoning Regs pages A-57-A-63 Approved in January 2011 or Ordinance 1641-11

Motion by Dan Clark to reschedule the July meeting to Monday, July 18 @ 7:00 p.m. due to conflicts of Zoning Administrator. Oscar Thomison seconded. Motion passed 4-0.

Members email addresses were discussed and those not on the membership list were added.

Motion by Oscar Thomison to adjourn the meeting @8.25 p.m. Bill Moss seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard Wolf, Chairman

Kechi BZA/Planning Commission