HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-09 Council Packet - Work Session, ParksKenai City Council
Work Session
March 9, 1988
R/V Ordinance
R/V Park
Lawton Acres Park
City Park, Overnight Camping
Trade-off on State Land
MARCH 9, 1988 WORK SESSION
AMENDED AGENDA
The joint work session scheduled for March 90 1988 at 7:00
PM in the Council chambers has been amended as follows:
1. R/V Ordinance
Z. R/V Park
3. Lawton Acres Park
4. City Park, Overnight Camping
4. Trade-off on State Land
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Janet Whelan
City Clerk
DATED: March 7, 1988
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DATE: March 7, 1988
RE: Your Request for Information Regarding
Recreational Vehicle Ordinance
Attached is information regarding the recreational vehicle
ordinance which you requested that I research. I have
incorporated information requested and received from Janet Loper.
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Janet Whelan submitted information also, however that information
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involved only mobile home parks and therefore I have not included
that information with this memorandum. I do however, have it on
file.
Attached information is as follows:
I. July 23, 1986 PAZ Minutes. Commissioner Oleson
requested information on recreational vehicles. Planning
Specialist Loper was directed to draft a revision to the Code.
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2. December 10, 1986 J.Loper Memorandum to PAZ Commission
for Work Session. Loper's first rough draft of R/V code revision
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presented to Commission.
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3. December 10, 1986 PAZ Minutes. R/V draft ordinance
directed to be placed on agenda for public hearing at next PAZ
Meeting.
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4. _January 7, 1987 Public Hearing Notice.
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5. January 14, 1987 PAZ Meeting Minutes. Public Hearing
comments included in minutes. Motion was made to continue the
public hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Also
reference was made in the minutes that the Commission would be
awaiting an answer from the Attorney '•by the 28th."
6. January 19, 1987 J.Loper, Planning Specialist
Memorandum to Tim Rogers. Memo was forwarding PAZ request for
help in wording the amendment to RMC 14.20.240. A copy of a
draft of amendments to RMC 14.20.240, 14.20.241 and 14.20.242 was
attached to the memorandum.
7. February 24, 1987 T.Rogers Memorandum to J.Loper. Memo
gives recommendations for drafting of the amendments and urging
circulation of any proposed changes of those Code sections to
Howard for his input.
8. A draft ordinance, explained by Loper via memo, which
originated from the Public Works Department.
9. March 25, 1987 PAZ Meeting Minutes. PAZ reviewed TR
memo of February 24, 1987 and directed a redraft of the
amendments, incorporating comments of TR.
10. March 26, 1987 J. Loper, Planning Specialist Memo to
T.Rogers. Request forwarded from PAZ for assistance in drafting
ordinance.
11. May 27, 1987 PAZ Resolution 87-7 with redraft. Note:
PAZ now using draft which was to have originated from Public
Works for pattern to amend Code.
12. May 27, 1987 PAZ Meeting Minutes. A Public Hearing on
redraft was held. There was an amendment made and it was
directed to go on to Council.
13. May 28, 1987 J. Loper, Planning Specialist Memorandum
to T.Rogers. Memo explains Commission approved the draft
ordinance submitted and made two amendments. (Note: Loper
refers to the draft ordinance as one submitted by Legal. The
copy of the draft ordinance is the one she previously stated came
from Public Works.)
14. June 2, 2987 T. Rogers Memorandum to Council with a
substitute ordinance and Exhibit "8".
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15. Undated T. Rogers Memo to Council explaining the
submission of the draft ordinances to Legal and Legal's
responses. Researching our past packets, this memo was included
in the June 3, 1987 City Council Meeting, along with the Item 16.
16. Ordinance 1219-87 (5/6/87), submitted for first reading
June 3, 1987 With attachment "Exhibit 'A"' (Public Works draft).
17. June 3, 1987 Council Meeting Minutes. See Item A-1,
Agenda Approval, paragraph (9).
18. Ordinance 1219-87 (5/6/87) returned to C. Freas for
retyping due to tabling of ordinance at June 3, 1987 Council
Meeting.
19. November 18, 2987 J. Loper, Administrative Assistant
Memorandum to T. Rogers. Memo is in response to what must have
been a verbal question to Loper questioning from where the draft
ordinance originated. A copy of your undated memo to Council and
Ordinance 1219-87 as it was first submitted to Council on June 3,
1987 is attached to Loper's memo.
20. Ordinance 1219-87 (10/29/87) as resubmitted to Council
for "First Reading" on November 4, 1987. By the format of the
ordinance and the exhibits, this ordinance was produced in this
office.
21. November 18, 1988 Council Minutes. Council moved by
unanimous consent to table this ordinance until January 20, 1988.
22. January 20, 1988 Council Minutes. It was requested by
Councilperson Monfor to have both P&Z and the Recreation
Commission review the ordinance as guidelines for an R/V
ordinance. Council agreed to the request.
23. Copies of January 20, 1988 "TO DO" List distributed to
P&Z and Recreation Commission.
24. January 21, 1988 J.Whelan memo to Parks & Rea
Commission and P&Z Commission Packet requesting they review
Ordinance 1219-87.
25. January 27, 1988 P&Z Commission Meeting Minutes. It
was moved by unanimous consent that P&Z, Parks & Recreation
Commission and Council have a work session on this ordinance.
Proposed date was February 3, 1988.
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PLANNING S ZONING COMMISSION
July 23, 1966
Page 8
Carignan stated that the burden of proof should be on them. Commissioner
Smalley asked why in injunction had not been filed, answer unknown,
however it is in the hands of the legal department.
Commissioner Oleson requested information on RV's. Commissioner Oleson
had received a phone call regarding a camper trailer on a private
parcel in Thompson Park in which a man has been living for at least
one year. There appears to be no sewage arrangements, therefore making
the property rather arid.- Commissioner -Carignan asked if the trailer -
was adjacent to a home, answer yes. Under the current zoning, RV's are
not addressed at all. The only time RV's are addressed at all is when
an RV is hooked up to utilities and used as a mobile home or is used
on a valid construction site. Commissioner Smalley asked if DEC was
contacted, answer unknown. Tpe Commission; direcKted.Planning Specialieti
Lo er to draft a. revision to the code Nfiic� riou` 7 i&"drese the ki6bldm.f
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
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ecember 10, 1986 Commencing at 6:00 PM.
and Commission is to create a zone suitable
liest development now platted as Kenai
t revisions to this draft were done by the
w Board and the Old Town Committee in
& Zoning Commission in December. This draft
sion for Public Hearing.
the Code pertaining to Variances. Several
fission which involve pre existing conditions
i Variance criteria. The result is the
This draft now comes before the Commission
.*aft entails input from other communities
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to answer to the requests of the community
;m becoming permanent and unsafe living
i people. By -placing the RV in this category,
to enforce rather than police which has been
The police can act upon the request of a
Zitiate contact through that department.
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December 10, 1986
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time that something would happen that it is not maintainable, then
that valve would be shut off and it would be a dead end to the
water line. There are no other utilities. The retaining wall
encroaches about 18" on what is the former lot line which is the
reason for moving the street back about 51.
VOTE:
Motion passes unanimously.
S. PLANNING
Chairman Lewis introduced the four items discussed at the work work
session: Townsite Historic Zone, Encroachment Permit, Recreational%
Vehialef, and Additional Requirements.
LOTION
"'b6iii`ssioner_;arignan Waved to -place the four, items - on the next .1
agenda for public hearfi:g';'' cohifid tiy'""eaii�iieetoner"8malley !
VOTE:
Motion passed unanimously.
9. REPORTS
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a. City Council
Agendas are available. No questions or comments.
b. Borough Planning Commission
Agendas are available. No questions or comments.
c. City Administration
Administrative Assistant Gerstlauer reported on 4 land sales which
have been in the process for an extended period of time.
Howard Hackney, Building Official. I need to speak to you tonight
about the Omni Food sign. The code 'says you cannot have flashing
or intermittent illumination. This sign does do that and can be
considered flashing. Also, at times there is animation and
animated signs are not covered except under the section that states
that any sign not mentioned in the code are prohibited. Under that
criteria I am looking for direction.
Chairman Lewis, my personal opinion is that I like the sign.
Commissioner Smalley asked if it attracts your eye when driving by.
Chairman Lewis asked if the question was meant to imply that it
- would be -a -traffic hazard - Commissioner Smalley -answered -yes.- I
feel we need to address fairness to all signs that have been
-identified -as -being _prohibitadand had -to. be changed_.- Commissioner-____
Zubeck stated that when we were addressing that we were talking
about those signs that were flashing, on wheels, etc. Commissioner
Carignan stated, that we must go through the steps one by one to
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Kenai Planning i Zoning Co®ission
Public Notice is hereby give that a petition to amend the Kenai
Municipal Zoning Code by adding Section 14.20.240 pertaining to
revisions to the existing Mobile Hama ordinance has been submitted by
the City of Kenai.
The proposed amendment would add verbage to the ordinance pertaining to
recreational vehicles.
Public Hearing on this matter will be held by the Kenai Planning 6
Zoning Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday,
January 14, 1987 which commences at 7:00 PM in the Kenai City Hall
Council Chambers.
Anyone wishing to present testimony concerning this request should do so
at this hearing or submit written comments to the City of Kenai,
Planning Department, 210 Fidalgo, Kenai, Alaska 99611 prior to January
14th.
Janet A. Loper
Planning Specialist
PUBLISH: 2X Peninsula Clarion
*January 7th and January 12, 1987
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MOTION:
Commissioner Osborne moved approval of KMC14.20.145 by adding the
new section, seconded by Commissioner O'Reilly.
councilman Wise stated that he had a problem with the ordinance,
under item 4-c it forwards the plan to the Old Town Committee and
it should not. After approval and finalization that Committee will
be sunsetted. The Commission agreed and exchanged the word old
Town Committee for Building Official. The section will be amended
and passed on to the Council.
MOTION AMENDMENT:
Commissioner Bryson moved to amend the main motion by adding
correction to item c, removal of the words Old Town Committee and
replaced with Building Official, seconded by Commissioner Smalley.
VOTE AMENDED MOTION:
Motion passed unanimously.
VOTE MAIN MOTION:
Motion passed unanimously.
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planning specialist Loper explained that this is also by request of
the Commission. several complaints had been -received by private
individuals and public agencies of different types of vehicles
being used for living purposes in areas where they are
inappropriate. These revisions are placed with the intent of
helping those persons who do have complaints. These revisions are
not intended to interfere with the bona fide touriet who comes to
use campgrounds or any other area for a short time.
The Commission agreed to the addition of the words "recreation
vehicles" to all passages which currently exist with only the words
"mobile homes". The Commission asked for definitions of
recreational vehicles, this will be added under section 14.20.320.
I The Commission discussed the verbiage of 14.20.242 with several
suggestions, none meeting with the satisfaction of the Commission.
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*for the purpose of -discussion, RV's will be defined as vehicles
designed for temporary or permanent habitation.
Chairman Lewis opened the issue to the public for comment.
Father Targonsky asked the commission if this meant that the 30
days means you can have your mobile home on a site for 30 days then
move it to another location for -another 30 days: ---Chairman Lewis -
answered that the ordinance states anywhere in the city for less
than 30-days.- Father-Targonsky-stated-that a person -could -take it
out of the city for one day and return and be legal. Councilman
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Wise answered that the ordinance could get very specific, but then
you have defeated the entire concept.
The Commission next discussed the 30 day clause. Commissioner
Smalley suggested, "no motor home, RV, etc., may be used as a
residence or sleeping quarters after it has been parked in the city
30 days". The Commission agreed that it would create triple
negatives, however, that is the idea.
Bill Brighton suggested that the canneries use that type of
arrangement and placing a 30 day limit on them would be
restrictive. Chairman Lewis answered that what this is for is only
a guideline to give the city the opportunity to do something about
those nuisances. Bill Brighton felt that the term nuisance can tie
yourself up and nullify what you are trying to do in the first
place. Planning Specialist Loper explained that this verbiage
comes from the Kodiak code and is workable there, further it is
placed under the zoning code rather than the police section of the
code so that the city would be more responsive to complaint than
outright enforcement. The Commission suggested a fee for areas
such as the canneries.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson moved to continue public hearing to the next
regularly scheduled meeting, seconded by Commissioner Osborne.
Commissioner Smalley asked if the item did not return to the
Commission from the attorney by the 28th, do we need to
readvertise, answer from Commission, yes.
LVZHotion
passed unanimously
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF December 10, 1986
Minutes were approved as submitted
Chairman Lewis called a 10 minute break.
6. OLD BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Vacation Request for 66' of Section Line Easement Lying Within
and Adiacent to Lot 1, Angler's Acres S D - McKechnie/Foster
Planning Specialist -explained - that - this type -of item usually -comes- -
before the Commission and Council prior to Borough action, however,
- — - - - in -this case- the City did- not -receive- notification --in time -for -the- - -
~ Borough action which was denial. The applicant has requested the
item come before the City through an appeal process. It will be
handled as a normal vacation request, that is, the Commission will
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FROM: Janet Loper, Planning Specialist
SUBJECT: Amendments to KMC14.20.240 Pertaining to Mobile Homes and
Recreational Vehicles
DATE: January 19, 1987
At the last meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission, a draft
amendment to KKC14.20.240 was introduced. The Commission discussed the
wording at length concluding that the draft should be turned over to the
City Attorney's office for assistance in wording to reach the desired
intent.
The specific section is KMC14.20.242. At the present time, the city has
no ordinance on the books that would help a private property owner who
objects to a temporary home placed on an adjoining lot, when that
temporary home becomes a nuisance, or when a temporary home is parked on
a street in a crowded subdivision. The intent of KMC14.20.242 is to
place verbiage in such a way that would allow the city to require that
L temporary home be moved and not used in such a manner.
An example: Aunt Sophie has her nephew and his family come to visit.
The family arrives in a tow -along type camper. The camper is set up in
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cord is hooked up and the family settles in. The camper also sits
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within S' of the neighbor's bedroom end of the house. The neighbor is
kept awake at night by the TV, music, and kids. During the day, the
kids trash the yards and perhaps breaks a window. The neighbor calls
the city. Since it is private property and campers are not addressed at
all under the existing code, the city has no recourse and cannot help
the neighbor. This is fairly typical of the discussions held by the
Commission. Nhile the two week visitor to Kenai is not a problem, those
that stay an entire summer are. The Commission has also been faced with
complaints from homeowners in subdivisions where transient persons have
moved camper type homes onto vacant property and live in this
environment year round. In one case it was found that the property did
not belong to the camper.
These are the type of scenarios the Commission is attempting to address
through these amendments and are asking for your input prior to the
summer vacation season getting underway. The Commission has requested
this issue return for the next meeting which is January 28th.
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14.20.240 Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles: (a) No mobile homes
or recreational vehicles may be installed for use in the City of Kenai
for public, commercial, or assembly purposes after the effective date of
this ordinance.
(b) Mobile homes for residential use may be established only in
mobile home parks as permitted in he Land Use Table.
(c) Mobile homes which were installed prior to -the effective date
of this ordinance in conformance with applicable building code
regulations in areas where now prohibited and used for residential
purposes, may have such use continued indefinitely, except that such
trailers shall not be replaced if destroyed or removed.
(d) Mobile homes utilized on bona fide construction sites for
offices, storage, or other such purposes may be so used anywhere within
the City limits on the construction job they serve, but shall be removed
immediately upon completion of sairi construction. (Ord 925, 1017, 1155)
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TO: Janet Loper, Planning Department
City of Kenai
FROM: Rogers, City Attorney
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of Kenai
DATE: February 24, 1987
RE: Amendments to KMC 14.20.240, Mobile Homes and
Recreational Vehicles
Your January 19, 1987 memorandum to the Legal Department requests
that we review certain proposed amendments to the Kenai Municipal
Code, at KMC 14.20.240-242. It is apparently the desire of the
Planning & Zoning Commission that the Legal Department assist the
Planning & Zoning Specialist in wording these additions to the
Code.
As to KMC 14.20.240, you have added in recreational vehicles.
This term should be defined somewhere in the Code. if you do not
have a definition for it, recreational vehicles are frequently
defined as follows: "Recreational Vehicle" shall mean any motor
vehicle or trailer designed and used as a travel trailer, camper,
motor home, tent trailer, boat, boat trailer, snowmobile,
snowmobile trailer, camping trailer, and for any similar
purpose."
As to KMC 14.20.241, this section prohibits the parking of motor
homes or camper vehicles at any time. A person who wanted to
park his mobile home on the street and go into the Uptown Lounge
would be violation of the Code. I would recommend that it be
rewritten to provide that it shall be unlawful for any
recreational vehicle as defined in (wherever it is defined) to
park on municipal property, including but not limited to City
streets, parks and ball _.fields for a - period in excess of- five-(5)-
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hours, unless such recreational vehicle is parked in accordance
with Chapter 18.35 of the Kenai Municipal Code. Five (5) hours
should be long enough to accomplish most purposes. You
might consider longer amounts of time but as one approaches eight
hours, it is enough time to "camp" for the night.
The proposed KMC 14.20.242 needs to be substantially improved. A
complete blanket prohibition on sleeping in a trailer seems to me
a bit harsh. If the Commission desires to completely prohibit
such use, then you do not have to substantially fix the language,
but it would seem to me that a period of three (3) days of use of
a recreational vehicle as sleeping quarters would not be too
unreasonable. It should also consider the use of van -type
vehicles by cannery workers at the City port facility. If you
are going to pass an ordinance prohibiting sleeping in vehicles,
this could affect the economy in some part. It would not be
appropriate to simply ignore certain segments of the population
using recreational vehicles as sleeping units. Enforcement would
be necessary.
I would recommend the section be written to provide a
subparagraph (a) that no mobile home recreational vehicle, or
other such vehicle may be used as a residence or sleeping
quarters for a period in excess of three (3) days exxcept as
provided in this chapter.
Subparagraph (b), Mobile Homes or Recreational Vehicles, may be
used as residences or sleeping quarters in camping facilities as
defined in KMC and when such vehicle or mobile
home has a designated space within a mobile home park as provided
in KMC .
I have left the KMC sections blank above for the reason that you
refer to Code sections which do not exist, i.e. KMC 14.320.50.
The Code sections should define bona fide camping facilities and
mobile home parks. I would urge you to circulate any proposed
changes such as these to Howard Hackney. As Code enforcement
officer, Howard has insights into these matters which we could
overlook.
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14.20.320 Definitions:
(62) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit,
primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational
camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or
In mounted.on or'drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles
include,. but are not limited to travel trailers, camping
trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
(63) "Recreational vehicle park" means " area established by a
conditional use.- permit for the parking of two or more
recreational vehicles on a temporary basis.
section 2:
14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles:
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be allowed by conditional
use permit as provided by the Land Use Table. Recreational
vehicle parks shall meet the following conditions:
(1) utilities are adequate
(2) Health, safety, and welfare will not be jeopardized
(3) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the
Commission shall be not by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks: Recreational vehicle parks are not
to become a nuisance to surrounding properties. They are to be
kept clean and orderly. Dust is to be controlled. Lighting is
to be shielded from other properties. Loud noises are not
allowed.
(c) Revocation of Permit: The conditional use permit may be
revoked by the Commission if the condition set forth in (a) and
(b) are not maintained.
(4) Prohibited use of recreational vehicles:
(1) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on any street, road,
alley, or right-of-way.
(2) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while --such vehicle-- -is - parked on City property, not -
designated as a recreational vehicle park, except that
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(3) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on private property and
set up for long term use. Long term use means, but is
not limited to: blocking of vehicle, connection to
external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in, or
connecting to external Water and/or sewer.
Exceptions:
(1) This section shall in no way* be construed as to
prevent the historical use, of recreational
vehicles by workers employed •in the cannery
business provided the recreational vehicles are on
cannery property and are used only during the
cannery season.
_ (2) Recreational vehicles may be set up in mobile home
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Page 3
eliminating municipal lands. The Commission decided that no
reference to lands at all is necessary.
The Commission next discussed side yard setbacks and asked how they
were to be handled. Should you deny something because it is a
financial burden on the person next door even though it exists.
Chairman Lewis asked what would bring it before the Commission
initially, answer from all Commissioners, sale of the property.
Councilman Wise made reference to houses built in 1959 which
predate the code and stated that they would fail under the
nonconforming use section.
Commissioner Bryson felt that a high figure for a fee on an
existing encroachment is inappropriate. The purpose is to
encourage the builder to ensure themselves of where they are when.
building. Granted they want to work at the 25' point because it is
expensive when they set it back and we want to encourage them to be
careful when establishing the 251. Commissioner Smalley suggested
a $500 fee for existing and $1,000 for those after the enactment of
this ordinance. Commissioner Bryson also suggested deleting a
portion of paragraph (b) "existing at the date of this ordinance".
This would make it all inclusive. The Commission agreed that the
appropriate place for addressing fees would fall under section (c)
"Permit Application".
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson moved to extend the public hearing on this
ordinance to the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner O'Reilly
VOTE:
Motion passed unanimously
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF January 14, 1987
Minutes were approved as submitted
G. OLD BUSINESS
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7. NEW BUSINESS .
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S. PLANNING
a7s:AmendZonia' Code: 14.20.240 Pertaining to Mobile Homes &�
Recreational VAfi es
This item returns with the recommendations of the attorney with a
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Commissioner Smalley addressed Mr. Roger's memo and stated that if
we are dealing with municipal property it would not apply. Cannery
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worker; should not be sleeping on municipal property. However the
case 0 the camper trailer in Thompson Park in which someone is
living is not addressed. The problem that the City runs into is
that they do not have adequate apace for over night camping and
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That area on Marathon Road that the city was considering at one
time may be very appropriate. The commission agreed that what the
proposed ordinance says now is that no one can come into the city
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and this is like the caravans that come and stay at the Chamber.
That is not the goal. Commissioner Church asked if this had been
discussed last year, answer yes. Councilman Wise indicated that
both the Planning Commission and Council have debated over
locations for campers parks -and that Council had not made a
decision by the end of the camping season and the issue was
dropped. Commissioner Mishou stated this is addressing parking in
unauthorized areas, would that not cover the issue, answer not
entirely.
The Councilman Wise and the Commission agreed that by including the
mobile homes ordinance with the recreational vehicles might
endanger the mobile homes intent. Commissioner Smalley suggested a
permitting system for bona fide campers which would give an avenue
for those folks are not in violation and this ordinance can still
cover those in violation. Commissioner Smalley also stated that I
do not wish to refer to a recreational vehicle as a boat or boat
trailer or snowmobile trailer, etc., but a camping type vehicle for
overnight sleeping purposes. Granted some people sleep in their
A boat. Commissioner Church stated that means that someone could
come in and apply for the permit and still park on a dead end
street. Commissioner Smalley stated that it would have to be a
designated area by the City. The Commission requested this go on
to the attorney with comments.
9. REPORTS
a. City Council
Councilman Wise reported on progress of Flood Plain Insurance
Program and that it should be coming to the Commission.
b. Borough Planning
Commissioner Bryson referred to an item on the agenda of Bolstridge
and Partes who propose a cyanide leaching process for extraction of
gold from gravel over on Beluga River. This is still open and if
there are comments commissioner Bryson will bring them to the
Borough.
c. City Administration
None
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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ing Specialist
icipal Zoning Code Pertaining to Mobile
onal Vehicles
geld at the regular meeting of the Planning
a Commission has instructed me to return the
.es to you along with a request for
,-dinance which would incorporate the goals
including those at the meeting.
iat the best course appears to be to separate
Listing mobile home section as is, create a
l vehicles and parks, and amend the section
include any verbiage created by the new
h a copy of the minutes of that meeting to
s soon as they are completed.
pass along to you their concerns about the
son and the probability of several situations
used new amendment is being created and
ble to move it along.
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION 87-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THE CITY OF KENAI,
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ALASKA, AMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14, ADDING SECTION
14.20.245 REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
AND AMENDING SECTION 14.20.320 TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AND AMENDING THE
LAND USE TABLE.
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WHEREAS y Y
WHEREAS, -the City of Kenai currently has no comprehensive policy
governing recreational vehicles, and recreational vehicle parks; and
-WHEREAS, various groups of recreational vehicle users travel through and
use the facilities available within the City of Kenai; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai residents'
health, safety and welfare to provide for a uniform approach to the
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regulation of recreational vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that:
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Section 1: KMC 14.20.245 be added and KMC 14.20.320 and the Land
Use Table be amended as shown in the attached exhibit "A".
PASSED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE'CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
this 27th day of Nay, 1987.
Lee Lewis, Chairman
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Janet Loper, Planning Secretary
Section 1:
14.20.320 Definitions:
(62) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit, \
primarily designed as temporary living quarters for re
cam
Ping, or travel use, which either has its own motivereaPower or
is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles
include, but are not limited to travel trailers, camping
trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
(63) "Recreational vehicle park" means an area established by a
conditional use permit for the parking of two or more
recreational vehicles on a temporary basis.
Section 2:
14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles:
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be allowed by conditional
use permit as provided by the Land Use Table. Recreational
vehicle parks shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Utilities are adequate
(2) Health, safety, and welfare will not be jeopardized
(3) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the
Commission shall be met by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks: Recreational vehicle parks are not
to become a nuisance to surrounding properties. They are to be
kept clean and orderly. Dust is to be controlled. Lighting is
to be shielded from other properties. Loud noises are not
allowed.
(c) Revocation of Permit: The conditional use permit may be
revoked by the Commission if the condition set forth in (a) and
(b) are not maintained.
(d) Prohibited use of recreational vehicles:
(1) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on any street, road,
alley, or right-of-way.
(2) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on City property, not
designated as a recreational vehicle _Qark, except that
areas may be designated (by the City Manager for use as
camping areas an t such times as designated by the
City Manager.
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(3) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
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vehicle as living Quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on private property and
not up for long term use. Long term use means, but is
not limited tot blocking of vehicle, connection to
external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in, or
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connecting to external water and/or sewer.
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Exceptions:
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(1) This section shall in no way' be construed as to
prevent the historical use. of recreational
vehicles by workers employed in the cannery
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business provided the recreational vehicles are oa
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cannery property and are used only during the
cannery season.
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(a) Recreational vehicles may be not up in mobile home
parks under section 14.20.240.
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KENAI PLANNING G ZONING COMMISSION
May 27, 1987 - 7:00 PM
Kenai City Hall
Lee Lewis, Chairman
1. ROLL CALL.
Presents Lewis, Bryson, Michou, Osborne
Absent: Church, O'Reilly, Smalley (all excused)
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Amended agenda approved unanimously
3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
:am' esol on: Z9�=fi ,Iliiiend Zoniing'Codet. "n. ,¢ d 4 20 0
Pertainin to Recreational Vehicles and Retreat ona.
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Par'k"s "'� .
Planning Specialist Loper introduced the item explaining that this
final draft is the culmination of about 3 years of work by the
Commission and this draft is the result of work done by the legal
department. This ordinance allows for the caravans, places
responsibility to the City Manager for designating places for RV
parks which do not fall under other guidelines, and does not appear
too stringent, however, stringent enough to enable the City to
respond to citizen complaints.
Chairman Lewis opened the meeting to the public for comments, there
were none. Chairman Lewis brought the item back to the Commission.
Commissioner Bryson asked that in the event this were on the books
at this time, is it the attorney's opinion that the proposed RV
park down on Beaver Loop would have been permitted. Answer from
Planning Specialist Loper, the question has not been put to
attorney. I could not answer for him. This ordinance is general
rather than specific.
Commissioner --Bryson commented on 14.20.245 (d)(1) referring to
cannery workers. Commissioner Bryson stated, "I can think of a lot
- — --of-situations-that-that could -be virtually intolerable even-though---
theyare on private property it is quite dangerous to public health
and it probably goes on now. What I would like to do is continue
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May 27, 1987
Page 2
the sentence where it reads, "only during the cannery season
provided 14.20.245 Sections 1 & 2 are conformed to." They are
basically that "Utilities are adequate" and "Health, safety, and
welfare will not be jeopardized". Chairman Lewis asked if N3 would
be excluded, commissioner Bryson answered yes that would just bring
us around in a circle.
Commissioner Bryson noted that at the bottom of the first page of
the ordinance, 14.20.245 (4)(2) the verbiage could be changed to
read more clearly: "except that areas may be designed by the City
Manager for use as camping areas and at such time as designated by
the City Manager." It is confusing and might read better be
deleting the words "by the City Manager" and "and".
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson moved to approve Resolution PZ87•-7 pertaining
to Recreational Vehicles including the following amendments:
1) Section 14.20.245 (d)(2): delete the words [BY THE CITY
MANAGER] and [AND]
The paragraph should now read: "No persons may occupy or utilize
any recreational vehicle as living quarters or sleeping
accommodations while -such vehicle is parked on City property, not
designated as a recreational vehicle park, except that areas may be
designated for use as camping areas at such times as designated by
the City Manager."
2) Section 14.20.245 (3)(1)
add words: provided KMC 14.20.245 (1 and 2) are conformed to.
The Commission further requested that the proposed draft be
forwarded on to Council for approval and passage at the earliest
opportunity.
VOTE:
Motion passed unanimously
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 13, 1987
Minutes were -not available at meeting time.
6. OLD BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
e. Preliminary Plat PZ87-9: Candlelight Drive RIW Dedication
=- Administrative Assistant Gerstlauer, to make the Commission aware
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golf course, the lands were at one time proposed for additional
nine holes. The City has received•a signed lease from Dick Morgan,
but to my knowledge, that it has not been signed by Mr. Morgan so
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Tim Rogers, City Attorney
FROM: Planning & Zoning Commission
Janet Loper, Planning Specialist
SUBJECT: Amendments to KMC Title 14 Section 14.20.245
DATE: May 28, 1987
At the public hearing held by the Planning & Zoning Commission on May
27th, the Commission approved the draft submitted by you with two
amendments.
1) Section 14.20.245 (d)(2):
delete the words [BY THE CITY MANAGER) and (AND)
The paragraph should now read.: "No persons may occupy or utilize
any recreational vehicle as living quarters or sleeping
accommodations while such vehicle is parked on City property, not
designated as a recreational vehicle park, except that areas may be
designated for use as camping areas at such times as designated by
the City Manager."
2) Section 14.20.245- (3)(1)
add words: provided KMC 14.20.245 (1 and 2) are conformed to.
Commissioner Bryson felt that this paragraph could prove too
hazardous to the cannery workers and felt that by adding (1)
"Utilities are adequate" and (2) "Health, safety, and welfare will
not be jeopardized" would add protection for them.
The Commission further requested that the proposed draft be forwarded on
to Council for approval and passage at the earliest opportunity.
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Section 1:
14.20.320 Definitions:
(62) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit,
Primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational
camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or
In mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles
Include, but are not limited to travel trailers, camping
trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
(63) "Recreational vehicle park". means aii area established by a
conditional use permit for - the parking of two or. more
recreational vehicles on a temporary basis. '
Section 2:
14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles:
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be allowed by conditional
use permit as provided by the Land Use Table. Recreational
vehicle parks shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Utilities are adequate
(2) Health, safety, and welfare will not be jeopardised
(3) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the
Commission shall be met by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks: Recreational vehicle parks are not
to become a nuisance to surrounding properties. They are to be
kept clean and orderly. Dust is to be controlled. Lighting is
to be shielded from other properties. Loud noises are not
allowed.
(c) Revocation of Permit: The conditional use permit may be
revoked by the Commission if the condition set forth in (a) and
(b) are not maintained.
(d) Prohibited use of recreational vehicles:
(1) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on any street, road,
alley, or right-of-way.
(2) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
While -such- vehicle - -is - -parked -on - - City- - property, not
designated as a recreational-vehicle
except that
areas may be designated �time�sa
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Camping areas and t ouch nated by the
• City Manager.
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(3) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
:a vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on private property and
set up for long term use. Long term use means, but is
not limited to: blocking of vehicle, connection to
external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in, or
connecting to external water and/or sewer.
Lxcaptions:
This section shall in no way' be • construed as to '
��LC� prevent the - historical use. of recreational
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business provided the recreational vehicles are on
cannery property and are used only during the
cannery season.
(a) Recreational vehicles may be set up in mobile home
parks under section 14.20.240.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Section 1:
14.20.320 Definitions:
(62) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit,
primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational
camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive -power or
is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles
include, but are not limited to travel trailers, camping
trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
(63) "Recreational vehicle park" means an area established by a
conditional use permit for the parking of two or more
recreational vehicles on a temporary basis. - -- ----
Section 2:
14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles:
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be allowed by conditional
use permit as provided by the Land Use Table. Recreational
vehicle parks shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Utilities are adequate
(2) Health, safety, and welfare will not be jeopardized
(3) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the
Commission shall be met by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks: Recreational vehicle parks are not
to become a nuisance to surrounding properties. They are to be
kept clean and orderly. Dust is to be controlled. Lighting is
to be shielded from other properties. Loud noises are not
allowed.
(c) Revocation of Permit: The conditional use permit may be
revoked by the Commission if the condition set forth in (a) and
(b) are not maintained.
(d) Prohibited use of recreational vehicles:
(1) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on any street, road,
alley, or right-of-way.
(2) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on City property, not
designated as a recreational -vehicle park, except -that -
areas may be designated for use as camping areas at
---- -- --- - - such times- as -designated--by--the-City-Manager- -
(3) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on private property and
set up for long term use. Long term use means, but is
not limited to: blocking of vehicle, connection to
external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in, or
connecting to external water and/or sewer.
Exceptions:
(1) This section shall in no pay be construed as to
prevent the historical use of recreational
vehicles by workers employed in the cannery
business provided the recreational vehicles are on
cannery property and are used only during the
cannery season. Provided 14.20.245 sections (a)(1)
and (2) are conformed to.
(2) Recreational vehicles may be set up in mobile home
parks under section 14.20.240.
CITY OF KENAI
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June 2, 1987
TO: Kenai City Council Members
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Tim Rogers, City Attorney
RE: Ordinance 1219-87
The attached Substitute and Exhibit "8" were not included in the
packet with the Legal Department's substitute of Ordinance
1219-87. The Legal Department's secretary is on vacation and the
legal assistant was unable to get an appropriate hard copy of the
substitute ordinance in time for inclusion in the packet.
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Suggested By: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE 1219-87
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENAI, ALASKA,
AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14, ADDING SECTION 14.20.245
REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS, AMENDING SECTION 14.20.320
TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF -RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND AMENDING
THE LAND USE TABLE TO PROVIDE FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai currently has no comprehensive policy
governing recreational vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, various groups of recreational vehicle users travel
through and use the facilities available within the City of
Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai
residents' health, safety and welfare to provide for a uniform
approach to the regulation of recreational vehicles.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 14.20.320 is amended as shown in the attached
Exhibit "A" at section 1 and that a new section KMC 14.20.245 is
added to Title 14 of the Kenai Municipal Code as shown in the
attached Exhibit "A" at section 2 and that the Kenai Municipal
Code Land Use Table is amended as shown in the attached Exhibit
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th
j - - day of June, 1987.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Second Reading: June 17, 1987.
Effective Date: July 17, 1987.
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TELEPHONE 90 • MB
TO• Kenai City Council Members
~ Ri:im Rogers, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Amendments to INC Title 14
Recreational Vehicles
The recreational vehicles ordinance submitted to P&Z at the May
17th meeting was originally written by Howard Hackney following
discussions with the legal assistant. A previous draft of the
ordinance was circulated and rejected by the legal department
before going to P&Z. The ordinance before you was not intended
to go to P&Z for a public hearing. The legal department had
problems with the draft, but felt that it was sufficient for P&Z
to review and comment.
For some reason the administrative assistant to P&Z, Janet Loper,
put the item on the agenda as a public hearing. The legal
assistant had informed the administrative assistant and the land
manager that the legal department had some problems with the
proposed ordinance, but that in general we agreed with the
format and content. The ordinance as presented to this council
is accompanied by an alternate which is content neutral in
respect to the draft which P&Z approved. The alternate cleans
up some of the language and re -orders some of the paragraphs.
The legal department would recommend passage of the alternate.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Section 1:
14.20.320 Definitions:
(62) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit,
primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational
camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or
is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles
include, but are not limited to travel trailers, camping
trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
(63) "Recreational vehicle park" means an area established by a
conditional use permit for the parking of two or more
recreational vehicles on a temporary basis.
Section 2:
14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles:
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be allowed by conditional
use permit as provided by the Land Use Table. Recreational
vehicle parks shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Adequate utilities for projected use are available.
(2) The projected use does not threaten the health and
safety of adjoining landowners.
(3) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the
Commission shall be met by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks: Recreational vehicle parks are not
to become a nuisance to surrounding properties. Recreational
vehicle parks shall control dust, shield lighting from other
properties, prohibit loud noises and maintain a clean and orderly
appearance free from refuse.
(a) Revocation of Permit: The conditional use permit may be
revoked by the Commission if the conditions set forth in (a) and
ib) above are not maintained.
(d) Prohibited use of recreational vehicles:
No person may occupy or utilize any recreational vehicle as
living quarters or sleeping accommodations under any of the
following conditions:
(1) While such vehicle is parked -on any -street, road,
alley, or right-of-way.- ----- - - - - --- - -- -- - - - --
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(2) While such vehicle is parked on City property not
designated as a recreational vehicle park.
(3) While such vehicle is parked on private property and
set up for long term use. Long term use means, but is
not limited to, blocking of vehicles, connection to
external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in, or
connecting to external water and/or sewer.
(e) Sxeeptions to prohibited usess
(1) Section (d) above shall in no way be construed as
to prevent the historical use of recreational
vehicles by workers employed in the cannery
business if the recreational vehicles are on
cannery property, are used only during the cannery
season and (a)(1) and (a)(2) above are complied
with.
(2) Recreational vehicles may be not up in mobile home
parks under the provisions of RMC 14.20.240.
(3) For purposes of promoting tourism the City Manager
may from time to time temporarily designate
portions of city property for the parking of
recreational vehicles. Vehicles parked upon City
property so designated are exempt from the general
requirements of this code section.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE 1219-87
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14, ADDING SECTION 14.20.245
[REGARDING PROHIBITION OF SLEEPING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND
AMENDING SECTION 14.20.320 TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai currently has no comprehensive policy
governing recreational vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, various groups of recreational vehicle users travel
through and use the facilities available within the City of
Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai
residents' health, safety and welfare to provide for a uniform
approach to the regulation of recreational vehicles.
• NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that RMC 14.20.245 and KMC 14.20.320 are amended as shown
in the attached Exhibit "A."
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
day of , 1987.
ATTEST:
Janet Whelan, City Clerk
(5/6/87)
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
First Reading: June 3, 1987.
Second Reading: June 17, 1987.
Effective Date: July 17, 1987.
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section 1:
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14.20.320 Definitions:
(62) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit,
living quarters for recreational
primarily designed as temporary
camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or
is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles
include, but are not limited to -travel trailers, camping
trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
(63) "Recreational vehicle park" means an area established by a
conditional use permit for the parking of two or more
recreational vehicles on a temporary basis.
Section 2:
14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles:
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be allowed by conditional
use permit as provided by the Land Use Table. Recreational
vehicle parks shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Utilities are adequate
(2) health, safety, and welfare will not be jeopardized
(3) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the
Commission shall be met by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks: Recreational vehicle parks are not
to become a nuisance to surrounding propertied. They are to be
be Lighting is
kept clean and orderly. Dust is to controlled.
to be shielded from other properties. Loud noises are not
allowed.
(c) Revocation of Permit: The conditional use permit may be
revoked by the Commission if the condition set forth in (a) and
(b) are not maintained.
(d) Prohibited use of recreational vehicles:
(1) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
vehicle
while such vehicle is parked on any street, road,
alley, or right-of-way.
(2) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
vehicle
while such vehicle is parked on City property, not
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flesignated as -a recreational -vehicle park, except that
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areas may be designated for use as camping areas at
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not limited to: blocking of vehicle, connection to
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connecting to external water and/or sewer.
Exceptions:
(1) This section shall in no way be construed.as to
prevent the historical use of recreational
vehicles by Workers employed in the cannery
business provided the recreational vehicles are on
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cannery season. Provided 14.20.245 sections (a)(11
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
JUKE 3, 1987 - 700 PM
KENAI CITY HALL
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Presento Sally Bailie, Art McComsey, Ray Measles,
Chris Monfor, John Wise, John Williams
Absent: Tom Ackerly (excused)
Mayor Williams recognized Howard Back, Eagle Scout
candidate, in the audience. ,
A-1 Agenda Approval -
a. Mayor Williams asked that item B-2 (Dick Morgan)
be deleted.
b. Mayor Williams asked that item H-8 (Health
Insurance) and H-11 (Community Schools) be placed
before item C-1 (PY Budget). ....�,
o. Mayor Williams noted item C-8 (Res. 87-35), the
name is Oteco.
d. Mayor Williams asked that item C-9 (Res. 87-36) be
added to the June 6 work session.
e. Mayor Williams said items E-2 and E-3 (minutes)
were distributed this date and can be removed from
the Consent Agenda if Council wishes.
f. Mayor Williams asked that item H-3 (Ord. 1215-67) .
be added to the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Wise objected to placing item H-3 on the
Consent Agenda. Mayor Williams explained, there is no
public hearing this date. The City is in litigation
regarding this, there should not be a discussion. 1
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Mayon ams asked that item H-4 (Ord. 1219-67)
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h. Mayor Williams said item H-6 lord. 1217-871 has
mechanical corrections that will be made before
public hearing June 17.
Councilman Measles objected to removal of item C-9
(Res. 87-36) from the agenda.
Council approved the agenda as amended.
A-2 Consent Agenda
MOTIONS
Councilman wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
8-1 Dave/Mary Anderson - Cook Inlet View Dr. - Sewer
Hook -Ups
Dave -Anderson, -2813 Cook Inlet -view -Dr. ,- Kenai. --4
weeks ago he tried to hook into the City sewer system.
When they dug out for the sewer line, they found the
- -- - - -- - - -sewer-line-was- too -high-to-hook-up-tc.-- -Mrs . Anderson-- --�
talked to Public works Director Kornelis, he told her
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Suggested By:
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE 1219-67
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14, ADDING SECTION 14.20.245
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REGARDING PROHIBITION OF SLEEPING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND
AMENDING SECTION 14.20.320 TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai currently has no comprehensive policy
governing recreational vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, various groups of recreational vehicle users travel
through and use the facilities available within the City of
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Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai
residents' health, safety and welfare to provide for a uniform
approach to the regulation of recreational vehicles.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
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ALASKA that KMC 14.20.245 and KMC 14.20.320 are amended as shown
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in the attached Exhibit "A."
PASSED BY T E COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
day or. av , 1987.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Janet Whelan, City Clerk
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First Reading: J•uaa- 'I, -i387.
Second Reading: jugs=. I�•IP-t
Effective Date: , . �_�y•P7
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CITY �F KENAI i
' P.O. BOX 680 • KENAI. ALASKA • PHONE 263.7333
TO: Tim Rogers, City Attorney
FROM: Janet Loper, Admin. Assist.
DATE November 18 198ERENCE Meet (Q/ 1 8 8
In response to your question regarding where Ordinance 1219-87 originated,
I have attached a copy of your meetq�,pyu�,,g_ ordinance as drafted June 3, 1987.
As to who typed the ordinang&p6gn�firaEt that I have a 12 pitch
printer which is not the t each fqq��cc thd• c 1 nee. I would offer that.
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TO• Kenai City Council Members
Rogers, City Attorney
BUBJECTt Amendments to KMC Title 14
Recreational Vehicles
The recreational vehicles ordinance submitted to P&Z at the May
27th meeting was originally written by Howard Hackney following
discussions with the legal assistant. A previous draft of the
ordinance was circulated and rejected by theulegal department
before going to P&Z. The ordinance before you was not intended
to go to P&Z for a public hearing. The legal department had
problems with the draft, but felt that it was sufficient for P&Z
to review and comment.
For some reason the administrative assistant to P&Z, Janet Loper,
put the item on the agenda as a public hearing. The legal
assistant had informed the administrative assistant and the land
manager that the legal department had some problems with the
proposed ordinance, but that in general we agreed with the
format and content. the ordinance as presented to this council
In accompanied by an alternate which is content neutral in
respect to the draft which P&Z approved. The alternate cleans
up some of the language and re -orders some of the paragraphs.
'The legal department would recommend passage of the alternate.
Suggested By: Administration
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CITY OF KENAI
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ORDINANCE 1119-87
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENAL. ALASKA,
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AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14, ADDING SECTION-14.20.245 S
REGARDING PROHIBITION OF SLEEPING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND
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AMENDING -SECTION 14.20.320 TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
• WHERE718, the City of Kenai currently has no comprehensive policy
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governing recreational vehicles; and,
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WHEREAS, various groups of recreational vehicle users travel
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through and use the facilities available within the City of •:
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Kenai; and,
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai
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residents' health, safety and welfare to provide for a uniform
approach to the regulation of recreational vehicles.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 14.20.245 and KMC 14.20.320 are amended as shown
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in the attached Exhibit "A."
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
day of 1987.
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JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
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First Reading: June 3, 1987.
Second Reading: June 17, 1987.
Effective Date: July 17, 1987.
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EXHIBIT 'W'
Section 1:
14.20.320 Definitions:
(62) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit,
primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational
camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or
is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles
Include, but are not limited to travel trailers, camping
trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
(631 "Recreational vehicle park" means_en urea established by a
conditional use permit for the parking of two or more
recreational vehicles on a temporary basis.
Section 2:
14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles:
(a) Recreational vehicle parka may be allowed by -conditional
use permit as provided by the Land Vas Table. Recreational
vehicle parks shall most the following conditions:
(1) Vtilities are adequate
(2) Health, safety, and welfare will not be jeopardized
(3) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the
Commission shall be met by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks: Recreational vehicle parks are not
to become a nuisance to surrounding properties. They are to be
kept clean and orderly. Dust is to be controlled. Lighting is
• to be shielded from other properties. Loud noises are not
allowed.
(c) Revocation of Permit: The conditional use permit may be
-revoked by the Commission if the condition set forth in (a) and
(b) are not maintained.
(d) Prohibited use of recreational vehicles:
(1) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations
while such vehicle is parked on any street, road,
alley, or right-of-way.
(2) No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
- - - vehicle as living -quarters -or- sleeping -accommodations -
while such vehicle is parked on City property, not
-- _ _ • - -- - - -- -designated an _a _rece-ational.- vehicle- park, except - that. --- -
'areas may be designated for use as camping areas at
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not limited to: blocking of vehicle, connection to
external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in, or
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Exceptions:
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cannery property and are used only during the
cannery season. Provided 14.20.245 sections (a M
and (2) are conformed to.
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14.20.320 Definitions%
(62) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular-type•unit,
primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational
camping, or travel use, Which either has its own motive power or
Is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles
include, but are not limited to travel trailers, camping
trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
. (63) "Recreational vehicle park" means an area established by a
-- -- conditional use permit for the parking of two or more
recreational vehicles on a temporary basis.
Section 2:
14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles:
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be allowed by conditional
use permit as provided by the Land Use Table. Recreational
f vehicle parks shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Adequate utilities for projected use are available.
(2) The projected use does not threaten -the health and
• safety of adjoining landowners.
(3) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the
Commission shall be met by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks: Recreational vehicle parks are not
to become a nuisance to surrounding properties. Recreational
..,vehieie parks shall control dust, shield lighting.from gthei
Prop
erties, prohibit loud noises and maintain'a clean and orderly
appearance free from refuse.
(a) Revocation of Permit: The conditional use permit may be
revoked by the Commission if the conditions set forth in (a) and
(b) above are not maintained.
(d) Prohibited use of recreational vehicles:
No person- may --occupy--or_-utilize- -any--recreational vehicle . as.--
` living quarters or sleeping accommodations under any of the
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(1) While such vehicle is parked on any street, road,
alley, or right-of-way.
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designated as a recreational vehicle park.
(3) While such vehicle is parked on private property and
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not limited to, blocking of vehicles, connection to
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external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in, or
connecting to external water and/or sewer.
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Exceptions to prohibited uses:
(1) Section (4) above shall in no way be construed as
to prevent the historical use of recreational--------------
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t2) Recreational vehicles may be set up in mobile home
parks under the provisions of KKC 14:20.240.
(3) For purposes of promoting tourism the City Manager
may from time to time temporarily designate
portions of city property for Lhe parking of
recreational vehicles. Vehicles parked upon City
property so designated are exempt from the general
requirements of this code section.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE 1219-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENAL, ALASKA,
AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14, ADDING SECTION 14.20.245
REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS, AMENDING SECTION 14.20.320
TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND AMENDING
THE LAND USE TABLE TO PROVIDE FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai currently has no comprehensive policy
governing recreational vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, various groups of recreational vehicle users travel
through and use the facilities available within the City of
Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai
residents• health, safety and welfare to provide for a uniform
approach to the regulation of recreational vehicles.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 14.20.320 is amended as shown in the attached
Exhibit "A" at Section i and that a new Section KMC 14.20.245 is
added to Title 14 of the Kenai Municipal Code as shown in the
attached Exhibit "A" at Section 2 and that the Kenai Municipal
Code Land Use Table is amended as shown in the attached Exhibit
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th
day of November, 1987.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Janet Whelan, City Clerk
--------. First -Reading: November- 4, --1987
- Second Readings November IS, 1987
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14.20.320 Definitions:
1623 JJ41 "Service Station" means any building, structure,
premises, or other space used primarily for the retail sale and
dispensing of motor fuels, tires, batteries, and other small
accessories; the installation and servicing of such lubricants,
tires, batteries, and other small accessories; and such other
services which do not customarily or usually require the services
of a qualified automotive mechanic.
(633 IML "Sign" means any words, letters, parts of
letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices,
trade names, or trade marks by which anything is made known, such
as are used to designate an individual, firm, association,
corporation, profession, business, or a commodity or product,
which are visible from any public street or highway and used to
attract attention. ,
1643 CM "state highway" means a right-of-way classified
by the State of Alaska as a primary or secondary highway.
(653 (67) "Street" means a public right-of-way used as a
thoroughfare and which is designed and intended to provide the
primary means of access to property abutting thereon.
(661 S6_8,•L "structure" means that which is built or
constructed, an edifice or a building of any kind, composed of
parts joined together in some definite manner.
1673 ,(M "Townhouse" means single-family dwelling units
constructed in a series or group of two or more units separated
from an adjoining unit by an approved party wall or walls,
• extending from the basement of either floor to the roof along the
• linking lot line.
1683 110..L "Use" means the purpose for which land or a
building is arranged, designed, or -intended, or for which either
land or a building is or may be occupied or maintained.
(693 (71) "Variance" means the relaxation of the
.development requirements of this chapter to provide relief when
the literal enforcement would deprive a property owner of the
reasonable use of his real property.
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than a court, unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except
where specifically provided by this ordinance, on the same lot on
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full width at the lot between the front lot line of the lot and
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[72] 174) "Yard, rear" means a yard extending across the
lull width of the lot between the most rear main building and the
rear lot line.
(73] (75) "Yard, side" means a yard on each side of a main
building and extending from the front lot line to the rear lot
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horizontally from the nearest point of a side lot line to the
nearest part of the main building.
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a zone boundary; the reclassification of a lot, or parcel of
land, from one zone to another; and the change of any of the
regulations contained is this chapter.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 19, 1987
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MOTIONS
Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman
Ackerly, to have Carmen Gintcli proceed with the plan
we have in front of us regarding the airport
renovation.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Co PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1 Ord. 1219-87 - Amend. KMC Title 14 - R/V Definition of
Vehicles and R/V Parks
MOTIONS
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
O'Reilly, to adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Councilwoman Swarner asked, would it be against the law
for a friend or relative to visit for a short time and
park on the street by your house? Atty. Rogers replied
yes. Councilwoman Swarner replied, that is not what
the City wants. We did not want people living on the
street for months or by the bridge but this is against
the residents having visitors at their household.
Finance Director Brown noted City Manager Brighton is
not here this date, but wanted to speak regarding this.
He asked Council to postpone action till Mr. Brighton
could speak. Atty. Rogers said he opposed the
ordinance. There are other reasons from the legal
standpoint. it has been back and forth many times. It
comes from PiZ. He has cleaned it up many times. It
is in appropriate format.
MOTION, Tables
Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman
McComsey, to table the ordinance to the Jan. 20
meeting.
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-•2 Ord. 1239-87 - Amend. KMC - Kenai Bicentennial
Cormission
C-2s Suystl.tute Ord. 1239-87
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman
McComsey, to adopt the ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Fred Braun, Land Owner in Kenai. He supported the
ordinance. There is a place in temporary
committees for non-residents. He served with 3-4
non-residents on the Old Town Committee. A
permanent commission should have residency
requirements. Councilman-Macomsey asked -if -Mr. ---
Braun was interested in serving on the commission.
Mr. Braun replied yes, but if he cannot he would
- - -- - - - be interested -in-contributing input-. -- - - — — - - --
MOTION, Amendments
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
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JANUARY 20, 1988
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Mr. Dolchok replied they have 750 PSI, top load 1200 at
entry. They have no problem getting it through the
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line. He did not think a pressure station is
necessary. councilman Aekerly asked, when do they
anticipate starting? Mr. Dolchok replied, they hope to
get started by April 1. According to State and Federal
regulations that would be the only time they could get
in because of frost cover. Atty. Rogers asked Mr.
Dolchok for duplicates of submittals to agencies for
City review. Mr. Dolchok replied all applications have
been submitted to the government, they are handled in
Anchorage. Atty. Rogers asked if they are a utility,
is that the basis of use of the right-of-way. Mr.
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Dolchok replied they will transport natural gas. Atty.
Rogers asked if they had applied to PUC. Mr. Dolchok
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that. Atty. Rogers explained he would like to review
the right-of-way applications to see if they fit with
City franchise requirements.
BLIC HEARINGS
Ord. 1219-87 - Amending KMC, Title 14 - R/V Parks
uncilman Aekerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Reilly, to adopt the ordinance.
ero waa no public comment.
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uncilman Aekerly asked, under this ordinance, if a
sitor comes to Kenai, they cannot park in the yard of
friend? Answer - yes. Vice Mayor Measles explained,
t is prohibited. It they hook up to water, that is a
ong term lease. Councilman McComsey noted page 3, a,
3takes care of that, it promotes tourism. Vice
ayor Measles replied, that is only on City owned
roperty. Councilwoman Swarner said this has not been
hanged since Council first received it. City Manager
righton suggested the ordinance be withdrawn and
reviewed. Councilman McComsey asked it this was
written to keep trailers off the streets. Vice Mayor
Measles explained, the original intent was to regulate
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R/V parks. There were peoplo interested in building
parks. He thought it was to be sent back to Pit.
Atty. Rogers replied it was set for Council review at a
time -certain.
VOTE (Failed)s
Motion failed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilwoman Monfor asked that both PU and Rao Comm.
review the ordinance as guidelines for an R/V
ordinance. Council agreed to the request.
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Councilwoman Nonfor moved, - seconded by CcUnCilWomalt
Swarner, to adopt the resolution.
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TO: Parks G Rea Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Janet Whela
City Clerk
Ordinance 1219-87 - /Amendincj Kenai Municipal Code Relating
to Recreation Vehicles - was voted down unanimously by the
Council at their Jan. 20, 1988 meeting. Request was made by
the Council for Parks & Rea and P&Z to review the ordinance
and amend to relate more specifically to R/V parks and not
to the private use of R/Vl.s.
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Suggested By: Planning & Zoni g
Commission
CITY Of KENAI
ORDINANCE 1219-87
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14, ADDING SECTION 14.20.245
REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS, AMENDING SECTION 14.20.320
TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND AMENDING
THE LAND USE TABLE TO PROVIDE FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARRS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai currently has no comprehensive policy
governing recreational vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, various groups of recreational vehicle users travel
through and use the facilities available within the City of
Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai
residents' health, safety and welfare to provide for a uniform
approach to the regulation of recreational vehicles.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 14.20.320 is amended as shown in the attached
Exhibit "A" at Section 1 and that a new Section KMC 14.20.245 is
added to Title 14 of the Kenai Municipal Code as shown in the
attached Exhibit "A" at Section 2 and that the Kenai Municipal
Code Land Use Table is amended as shown in the attached Exhibit
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th
day of January, 1988.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
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Janet Whelan, City Clerk
First -Reading: November- 4,--1987- - - - --- ---- ----..--�_----
Second Reading: January 20, 1988
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14.20.320 Definitions:
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[6aj (64) "service Station" means any building, structure,
premises, or other space used primarily for the retail sale and
dispensing of motor fuels, tires, batteries, and other small
accessories; the installation and servicing of such lubricants,
tires, batteries, and other small accessories; and such other
services which do not customarily or usually require the services
o! a qualified automotive mechanic.
(63] A4) "Sign" means any words, letters, parts of
letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices,
trade names, or trade marks by which anything is made known, such
as are used to designate an individual, firm, association,
corporation, profession, business, or a commodity or product,
which are visible from any public street or highway and used to
attract attention.
�•,.....•... (64] 66L "State highway" maims a right-of-way classified
by the State of Alaska as a primary or secondary highway.
(65] -L 7_L "Street" means a public right-of-way used as a
thoroughfare and which is designed and intended to provide the
primary means of access to property abutting thereon.
(66] 68 "Structure" means that which is built or
constructed, an edifice or a building of any kind, composed of
parts joined together in some definite manner.
(67] j§jL "Townhouse" means single-family dwelling units
constructed in a series or group of two or more units separated
from an adjoining unit by an approved party wall or walls,
extending from the basement of either floor to the roof along the
linking lot line.
(68] ,{70Z "Use" means the purpose for which land or a
building is arranged, designed, or intended,.or for which either
land or a building is or may be occupied or maintained.
(69] 1.7.a "Variance" means the relaxation of the
development requirements of this chapter to provide relief when
the literal enforcement would deprive a property owner of the
reasonable use of his real property.
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(701 MAL "Yard" means an open, unoccupied space, other
than a court, unobstructed :from the ground to the sky, except
where specifically provided by this ordinance, on the same lot on
which a building is situated.
(711 73 "Yard, front" means a yard extending across the
full Width of the lot between the front lot line of the lot and
the nearest exterior wall of the building which is the nearest to
the front lot line.
(721 1741 "Yard, rear" means a yard extending across the
full width of the lot between the most rear main building and the
rear lot line.
1731 (�L "Yard, side" means a yard on each side of a main
building and extending from the front lot line to the rear lot
line. The width of the required side yard shall be measured
horizontally from the nearest point of a side lot line to the
nearest part of the main building.
(741 -06Z "Zoning change" means the alteration or moving of
a zone boundary; the reclassification of a lot, or parcel of
land, from one zone to another; and the change of any of the
regulations contained in this chapter.
(751 JL71 "Zoning ordinance or ordinances" means the zoning
ordinance of the City of Kenai.
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PLANNING & ZONING, COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, January 27, 1988
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Incompatible." Chairman Smalley answered that that is exactly his
concern.
The Commission further studied available maps. It was determined
that the site is the old Bearite site where a ship had been
located at one time.
VOTE:
Motion passed by unanimously by roll call vote
b. Review Proposed RV Ordinance
Councilman Measles explained that Council requested that both
Planning & Zoning and Parks & Recreation Commissions look over the
ordinance and make it more specific to parks and not private use
of RV's. There are some conditions in here, if you pull an RV
into your driveway and hook a water hose to it, its in violation
of this ordinance. I think the general feeling of the Council was
that they wanted to write the ordinance to cover parks period.
And not get into the individual use of RV's. Chairman Smalley
stated that part of the complaints we were dealing with were
people who came in and spoke to the Commission, for instance from
Thompson Park and other areas, where camp trailers were being
utilized as living quarters. They had been pulled onto the
property and were being used as living quarters year round. I
think there was an attempt to identify a method we could define
what we were calling an RV. I'm thinking that when it left here,
there was a time frame involved here. There was a length of time
that it would be acceptable, if it went beyond that it would be a
violation. ' Councilman Measles stated that this -deals only with
long term use and goes on to define long term use. Under this
ordinance if you have it in your driveway connected to utilities
for half a day it would be long term use. Chairman Smalley
reiterated the time limitation that the Commission had originally
suggested, and thought it was two weeks.
Commissioner Bryson stated that reading through this now, its
clear that it relates to RV parks, perhaps there should be an
addition made to an exception toward prohibited uses where its
qualified for individual short term use on private property.
There is a church right down the street from me and through the
summer there are RV's that pull in there and hook up to water and
are there for a few days and would be in violation and there is no
particular reason why they should be. The Commission further
discussed RV's and mobile homes with Councilman Measles. Howard
Hackney cited some sections of the code which are obsolete and
compared -them --to this ordinance. ---Commissioner Bryson used Anglers
Acres as an example. Property owners along the river drive their
_RVs_ down from Anchorage -and-leave- them- there and- live -in-them-
during the summers and weekends.
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Regular Meeting, January 27, 1988
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Commissioner Nault stated that while listening to the discussion,
it sounds like a case of apples and oranges. if the intent of
this is to provide for and define RV parks and allow for that kind
of use in the City then I don't understand why we need to include
something that discusses living in a mobile home or something that
is functioning as a mobile home on a piece of land, (reading from
the proposed ordinance) I don't understand why this can't remain
as it substantially is and address the inappropriate use of travel
trailers in the mobile home ordinance instead of tacking it on
this one. Commissioner Church asked if that wasn't what was in
the original draft sent to the attorney's office. "when I first
came on we were trying to put that under the mobile home ordinance
with a time limitation and i thought it was 30 days." Chairman
Smalley, "My concern is that when things come back to us, there
really is not much of a recommendation as to why certain things
were omitted and there really isn't much there saying this is what
you should incorporate." Councilman Measles stated that it
appears that there are some things that have gotten lost since the
first time it came to Council. Last week was the third time it had
been to Council and it was voted down the reason being that maybe
the Planning Commission could request a work session with the
Council to make the amendment. Then we could write something we
can all agree on. Chairman Smalley asked Mr. Hackney if it would
work, to leave the ordinance as it stands pertaining to RV parks
and add verbiage to the mobile home ordinance pertaining to RV use
on private property, i.e. something referring to serving as a
mobile home.
Mr. Hackney and Commission Bryson noted that the general intent at
the front of the ordinance, it speaks to RV parks and then it runs
through the definitions. In section 2 it speaks to RV's as
opposed to parks. It appears as though what the Council would
like is RV's in approved RV parks, then the rest might be
applicable. It narrows the scope rather than broadening out to a
full spectrum. Chairman Smalley noted that this is a new Council
Iand "beating it up again" might not be a bad idea and discussing
these new ideas may be helpful.
Commissioner Bryson "proposed going back to the Council for a work
session, to include the Planning Commission, the Parks-&
Recreation Commission, and Council, seconded by Commissioner
Church.
The Commission agreed to set a tentative work session with Council
prior to their next meeting February 3rd as the Commission now
stands two members short and Commissioner Church and Nault will be
gone.. through most. _of .February, _. The Commission. will be, notif ied
should the work session be called or cancelled for February 3rd.
The Parks & Recreation Commission is to be included.
VOTE
Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
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