HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-10 Planning & Zoning Packet - Work Session
Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update 2016
Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Town Hall
Meeting
May 10, 2016 ‐ 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center
5:30 – 5:40 PM Meeting Overview
Introductions
Purpose of Meeting
Rules of Conduct/Meeting Ground Rules
5:40 – 6:00 PM Presentation of Plan Update Process
6:00 – 6:30 PM Facilitated Discussion of Background Data, Goals
& Objectives
6:30 – 7:15 PM Facilitated Discussion of Land Use Classifications
7:15 – 7:30 PM Wrap‐up/What’s next?
Kenai Comp Plan Update 2016 1 May 10, 2016 Proposed Chapter Edits_Rev.2 Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update 2016 A Working Guide to the Proposed Updates Note: Chapter Numbers &Titles are representative only – using a typical plan layout. The first sections in a typical comprehensive plan describe the community and its local government, history, physical setting, and its socioeconomic characteristics. The rest of a typical plan describes the community’s goals and objectives and proposed implementation measures. Chapter Number & Title Update Needed Information to be updated. Identify potential source, contacts. Topics currently covered in Chapter 1. Introduction Y Update name and date of plan to reflect 2016 effort. Introduces the document by locating the city, describing how it uses planning 1.1. Purpose of Comprehensive Planning TBD Purpose of planning is stated in general fashion – can be reworded to reflect 2016 perspective. Overview/background information 1.2. Goals of the Plan TBD Include changes as a result of public comments Summary of goals only 1.3. How to use the Plan N Keep unless need to change as outline of plan Table of Contents changes Basic points on how the plan can be used – could be reworded. 2. City of Kenai N Continue with Mission Statement. Includes current Mission Statement. 2.1. Powers of the City N Confirm with City Planner/Legal that no changes since last update have been adopted. City planning powers described in the context of KPB, state. 2.2. Planning & Zoning Commission N Keep wording. Describes PZC. 2.3. Context for Planning Y Revise wording to reflect 2016 context. Consider combining with “how to use…”. Keep history of plan(s) for the city. Describes how planning has matured in the city over time. 3. Native Community Y Confirm information is accurate with local leadership. General overview of the Native community setting in Kenai.
Kenai Comp Plan Update 2016 2 May 10, 2016 Proposed Chapter Edits_Rev.2 Chapter Number & Title Update Needed Information to be updated. Identify potential source, contacts. Topics currently covered in Chapter 4. Background Information Y May reorganize Ch. 4 subsections. Describes basic information that can form the basis for longer range decision‐making. 4.1. Settlement History N Keep historical setting description. General information on settlement of Kenai. 4.2. Setting Y Need to update with current information on hazard mitigation planning General description of local physical conditions – flooding, erosion, natural hazards (fire, volcano, earthquake, storms) 4.3. Population, Education & Housing Y Update using DCCED data. Work with local KPEDD to confirm statistics. Used 2010 US Census – described trends. Useful for planning infrastructure (utilities, public facilities, schools) and economic outlook. 4.4. Economy Y Update using DCCED data and work KPEDD to confirm statistics. Update information on growth (e.g., AKLNG) opportunities. Used 2010 US Census and other survey information to describe economy – employment, income, and the business indicators for the visitor, oil and gas, commercial fisheries, industries. 4.5. Public Facilities & Services Y Review city facilities and services with City Public Works, airport commission for updates. If facilities and services are missing from existing plans or inaccurately described, city will add them to 2016 update. Described existing city services: water, sewer, transportation (roads, airport, and docks), recreation, senior citizen facilities/services, and library. Services provided by KPB and State not included. 4.6. City of Kenai Finances Y Obtain current description of finances and revenue forecasts and the most current CIP. Describes finances – revenues generated, forecast, and the role of CIP. 4.7. Forecast Population, economy, housing Y Use DCCED data to base forecasts upon. Consult with city staff and KPEDD to develop and confirm forecast indicators – percentage, rate of change, etc. Described state forecasts for population and housing growth. Information describing economic forecasts used by investors, developers, residents. Additional Sections as developed during the public process.
1 – 2016 Comprehsenvie Plan Update Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting, May 10, 2016 City of Kenai 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update Goals, Objectives and Policies Planning Matrix Goals Chapter 6 – Draft 2013 Plan Chapter 2 – 2003 Plan Goal 1 – Quality of Life: Promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai. Goal 1 – Create an attractive, vital, city center, with mix of private and public facilities and activities to benefit residents and visitors. Goal 2 – Economic Development: Provide Economic Development to support the fiscal health of the community. Goal 2 – Protect and rejuvenate the livability of residential neighborhoods. Goal 3 – Land use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward‐looking approach to community growth. Goal 3 – Meets the needs of Kenai’s growing senior population. Goal 4 – Public Improvements and Services: Provide adequate public improvements and services in Kenai. Goal 4 – Promote residential and commercial development. Goal 5 – Transportation: Provide transportation systems that are efficient and adequate to serve the regional needs of the community. Goal 5 – Provide appropriate city facilities and levels of service. Goal 6 – Parks and Recreation: Ensure that Kenai has excellent parks and recreational facilities and opportunities. Goal 6 – Protect the city’s natural areas and scenic views. Goal 7 – Natural Hazards and Disasters: Prepare and protect the citizens of Kenai from natural hazards and disasters Goal 7 – Develop a local system of trails and appropriate access to public lands, and regional trails along arterials that traverse the city. Goal 8 – Environmental Resources: Protect and enhance the natural resources and environment of the community. Goal 8 – Maintain public safety resources at a level commensurate with growth. Goal 9 – Expand existing or provide new public facilities that increase the quality of life for Kenai’s citizens and visitors.
2 – 2016 Comprehsenvie Plan Update Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting, May 10, 2016 Draft 2013 Comprehensive Plan Objectives Goal 1 – Quality of Life: Promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai. 1. Provide a variety of formal and informal educational programs. 2. Ensure that Kenai is a community where people and property are safe. 3. Retain First People’s heritage in Kenai. 4. Encourage healthy lifestyles by providing outdoor activities. 5. Promote beautification programs in Kenai. 6. Actively provide senior services. 7. Consider nominating the Townsite Historic District (TSH) to the National Register Historic District 8. Develop strategies to ensure there is adequate affordable housing in Kenai 9. Provide a wide variety of opportunities for the public to participate in public policy decision‐making. Goal 2 – Economic Development: Provide economic development to support the fiscal health of the community. 10. Promote opportunities for job security. 11. Implement business‐friendly regulations, taxation and incentives. 12. Recruit specific businesses that are necessary to maintain the local economy. Goal 3 – Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward‐looking approach to community growth. 13. Review zoning and subdivision codes for present and future land uses. 14. Review future land use map annually to monitor changes in land use. 15. Review siting for oil and gas developments. 16. Review revitalization strategies for the area adjacent to the Bridge Access Road beginning at Millennium Square to the boat landing. 17. Provide a wide variety of opportunities for the public to participate in local land use decisions.
3 – 2016 Comprehsenvie Plan Update Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting, May 10, 2016 Goal 4 ‐ Public Improvements and Services: Provide adequate public improvements and services in Kenai. 18. Evaluate feasibility/need for public improvements. 19. Maintain existing water/sewer utilities. 20. Consider additional city activities and services. Goal 5 ‐ Transportation: Provide transportation systems that are efficient and adequate to serve the regional needs of the community. 21. Fulfill the Kenai Municipal Airport’s primary mission, “To be the commercial air transportation gateway to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Cook Inlet.” 22. Monitor progress of Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). 23. Establish maintenance and upgrade program for the city’s transportation system. Goal 6 – Parks and Recreation: Ensure that Kenai has excellent parks and recreational facilities and opportunities. 24. Create greenbelts around the community. 25. Maintain existing recreational opportunities and plan for new parks and recreation improvements. Goal 7 ‐ Natural Hazards and Disasters: Prepare and protect the citizens of Kenai from natural hazards and disasters. 26. Implement the Hazard Mitigation Plan strategies.
4 – 2016 Comprehsenvie Plan Update Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting, May 10, 2016 Goal 8 ‐ Environmental Resources: Protect and enhance the natural resources and environment of the community. 27. Maintain and improve protection of the Kenai River its beaches, tidelands and wetland areas.
5 – 2016 Comprehsenvie Plan Update Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting, May 10, 2016 2003 Comprehensive Plan Policies City Center and Millennium Square Development Policies (CC) CC1 ‐ Foster a more compact, intensive mix of private and public uses in the city center. CC2 ‐ Define a distinctive identity for Kenai’s city center. CC3 ‐ Create a stable, positive climate for private investment in and near the city center. CC4 ‐ Prepare and adopt a long‐range concept plan to make Millennium Square the centerpiece for Kenai’s city center. Desirable elements and features for a viable development plan include: CC5 ‐ Update Historic District design standards in the city’s land use regulations. Residential Neighborhood Development Policies (R) R1 ‐ Promote infill of existing, improved subdivision lots. R2 ‐ Promote the siting and design of land uses that are in harmony and scale with surrounding uses. R3 ‐ Update the subdivision code to include site design standards. R4 ‐ Encourage a variety of neighborhoods within the city that offer a choice of urban, suburban, and semi‐rural lifestyles. R5 ‐ Support federal and state agency programs that provide affordable housing with low cost energy services. R6 ‐ Monitor the rate of residential development to ensure that an adequate supply of land is available for future residential needs. Commercial Land Use Development Policies (CM) CM1 ‐ Promote adaptive reuse of vacant commercial buildings in the city center and along the Kenai Spur Highway. CM2 ‐ Promote safe and pedestrian‐friendly, walkable commercial areas. CM3 ‐ Update existing guidelines for commercial development. CM4 ‐ In designating (zoning) areas for commercial uses, the following factors shall be considered.
6 – 2016 Comprehsenvie Plan Update Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting, May 10, 2016 Industrial Land Use Development Policies (IN) IN1 ‐ When designating (zoning) land for industrial land uses the following factors shall be considered: IN2 ‐ Reserve areas zoned for industry for industrial uses. IN3 ‐ Revise the definition of the Industrial Zoning District. Natural Setting and Open Space Development Policies (N) N1 ‐ Revise the conservation zone standards and rezone public lands surplus to Kenai’s future development needs for conservation. N2 ‐ Explore creation of a Kenai River Gateway/Kuhtnu natural area or park to highlight Kenai’s reputation as a prime recreational access point to the Kenai River. (Kuhtnu is the traditional Kenaitze name for the Kenai River.) N3 ‐ Pursue long‐term development of an urban trail and greenbelt system that connects the proposed coastal trail and upland bluff trail with links to and through the urban area. N4 ‐ Prohibit development in known hazard areas except where no feasible or prudent alternative can be identified. N5 ‐ Provide city maintenance of existing rights‐of‐way and easements for public access to beaches. N6 ‐ Locate future community parks near schools and residential areas not yet served by parks. N7 ‐ Preserve and protect water features such as isolated wetlands, stream corridors, drainage areas, and riparian areas for open space and to enhance water quality. Kenai Municipal Airport Development Policies (AP) AP1 ‐ Incorporate the updated airport noise exposure map into the Comprehensive Plan. AP2 ‐ Define an “airport‐dependent development district” for future expansion of airport‐related activities. AP3 ‐ Assure that the airport can maintain or expand their level of operation to meet existing and future aviation demands consistent with the Kenai Airport Master Plan. AP4 ‐ Continue Planning and Zoning Commission review of proposed uses of airport properties for compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and the Airport Master Plan. AP5 ‐ Revise Airport Master Plan Land Use Map for consistency with expected airport land uses.
7 – 2016 Comprehsenvie Plan Update Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting, May 10, 2016 Transportation Development Policies (T) T1 ‐ Coordinate transportation improvements with the city’s land use plan recommendations, capital improvements program, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities transportation plans, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, and Salamatof Tribal Council. T2 ‐ Transportation improvements needed to serve new developments shall be in place at the time new development impacts occur. T3 ‐ Ensure a pattern of connecting streets and blocks that allows people to get around easily by foot, bicycle or car when approving new developments, both commercial and multifamily. T4 ‐ Actively pursue design and construction of a Kenai River Bridge Access Road and coastal and bluff trail system (See Development Policy N 1) T5 ‐ Support implementation of the City’s Kenai Airport Master Plan Capital Improvements Program. Community Facilities and Services Development Policies (CF) CF1 ‐ Coordinate installation of basic public infrastructure (roads, sewer, water, and drainage) with development. CF2 ‐ The following process shall be used by the City when siting and designing a new public facility. CF3 ‐ Work with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District to develop standards for locating new schools during the design of new neighborhoods. Consider that educational facilities should: CF4 ‐ Parks and recreational facilities should: CF5 ‐ Promote the public/private collaboration for acquisition, development and maintenance of neighborhood parks, youth sports facilities, and recreational areas. CF6 ‐ Promote joint use of municipal land and facilities. CF7 ‐ Promote a city center with the following community facilities and services: CF8 ‐ Continue mutual cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Division of Emergency Management for efficient delivery of public safety services (police, fire, EMS) to residents of the City of Kenai. CF9 ‐ Define the city center/Millennium Square area as a focal “area of opportunity” within which the city will encourage development of additional senior‐ oriented facilities and services in a mixed‐use environment. CF10 ‐ Encourage development of a mutually supportive cluster of diverse residential facilities for seniors near shops, services, activities, and amenities that cater to seniors as well as the community at large.
2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Plan Classifications Matrix 2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update Page 1 of 5 May 10, 2016 Existing 2003 Land Use Classifications Draft 2013 Land Use Classifications Draft 2016 Land Use Classifications ‐ proposals Residential Classifications Neighborhood Residential Suburban Residential Keep Neighborhood Residential The Neighborhood Residential district consists of single‐family and multi‐ family residential areas that are urban or suburban in character. Typically, public water and sewer services are in place or planned for installation. This land use district may include both single‐family and multi‐family dwellings subject to reasonable density transitions and/or design compatibility. Formal public outdoor spaces (parks) are a critical feature in this district. Small home‐based businesses may be accommodated within certain design guidelines. Neighborhood institutional uses such as churches, schools, and day care facilities may be intermixed if they comply with neighborhood design guidelines. The Suburban Residential district consists of single‐family and multi‐family residential areas that are urban or suburban in character. The area is higher density, lots are typically smaller and public water and sewer services are required or planned. Streets should be developed to a paved standard and larger subdivisions should provide sidewalks and public areas. Term “neighborhood” reflects existing pattern of development and local perspective. The 2003 and 2013 plans have similar focus: single‐family and multi‐ family residential public water and sewer services are in place or planned for installation paved streets; may be sidewalks if large development Considerations: Should institutional uses be included? Should there be a density limit/minimum lot size? Should small‐scale neighborhood commercial uses be included ‐ uses that don’t generate traffic after hours/weekends (i.e. offices)? Rural Residential Rural Residential Keep Rural Residential The Rural Residential district includes areas that, due to location or site conditions, are best suited for large‐lot single‐family residential development. Homes in this district typically rely on individual on‐site water supply and wastewater disposal systems. Compatible institutional uses such as churches, schools, and daycare facilities may be intermixed if they comply with zoning design guidelines. Small home‐ based businesses may be accommodated within certain design guidelines. The Rural Residential district includes areas that, due to location or site conditions, are best suited for large‐lot single‐family low‐density residential development. Homes in this district typically rely on individual on‐site water supply and wastewater disposal systems. Streets typically are gravel and subdivisions do not include sidewalks. The 2003 and 2013 plans have similar focus: Large‐lot, single‐family, low‐density On‐site sewer and water Gravel streets; no sidewalks Considerations: Should institutional uses be included or separated? Should there be a density limit/minimum lot size?
2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Plan Classifications Matrix 2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update Page 2 of 5 May 10, 2016 Existing 2003 Land Use Classifications Draft 2013 Land Use Classifications Draft 2016 Land Use Classifications ‐ proposals Commercial Classifications Central Commercial Commercial Include two commercial classifications The Central Commercial district supports retail, service, and office businesses that serve all of Kenai and the larger region. It is the Kenai sub‐region’s main commercial district. Retail, service, office, and public uses predominate. Non‐commercial uses, such as public offices, institutional uses, and dwellings may be appropriate among commercial uses within mixed use areas. The Commercial district is intended to create a concentrated, vibrant, and attractive downtown business district which is convenient to both motorists and pedestrians. The district is designed to attract commerce from within and beyond the community itself. 2013 plan groups all commercial into one classification with focus on “downtown” and mixed use. Ignores corridor commercial and neighborhood commercial. Considerations: Include more than one commercial land use classification? Distinguish between central and neighborhood commercial? Create a mixed use commercial/residential classification? Add in neighborhood commercial‐type uses and expand criteria for when the commercial zone is appropriate. Limit new commercial to arterials? Neighborhood Commercial Keep or merge into other commercial? The Neighborhood Commercial district applies to areas along the arterial road system that are suitable for small‐scale neighborhood‐serving retail, service, and office uses. No other commercial land use classifications included in 2013 draft. Considerations: Include neighborhood commercial and expand criteria for when the commercial zone is appropriate. Limit new neighborhood commercial to lands facing arterials? Allow residential and institutional? What scale is compatible in neighborhood?
2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Plan Classifications Matrix 2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update Page 3 of 5 May 10, 2016 Existing 2003 Land Use Classifications Draft 2013 Land Use Classifications Draft 2016 Land Use Classifications ‐ proposals Mixed Use Mixed Use Keep or merge into other commercial? The Mixed Use district fosters a compatible mix of retail, service, office, public, institutional recreational and multi‐family residential uses. The district does not prescribe specific proportions for these uses, only that all these uses are desirable within the district. Mixed uses are particularly desirable in the Townsite Historic District and City Center overlay zone. The Mixed Use district fosters a compatible mix of retail, service, office, public, institutional, recreational and residential uses. The district does not prescribe specific proportions for these uses, only that all these uses are desirable within the district. The Mixed Use classification should accommodate existing similarly developed areas and areas along corridors to provide transitions between the corridor and residential zones. Considerations: Classification broad – should it apply to already developed areas or be applied to vacant areas? Should mixed uses be encouraged along corridors? Arterials, collectors? Will the city develop an appropriate zoning district with standards that minimizes conflicts? Should small‐scale neighborhood commercial uses be included? Institutional Keep or merge into other classifications? Institutional land uses were not separated out – they were identified as potentially acceptable in residential and commercial classifications provided they are compatible and meet design standards. City uses zoning regulations to address actual location, siting and design of institutional uses. The institutional district provides an area in which government and tax exempt institutions can offer social and cultural amenities to the citizens of the community. The primary use is public, non‐profit, and quasi‐public uses including government offices and facilities, schools, churches, and other community‐service oriented facilities. Considerations: Institutional uses can vary in scale and impact. Some are compatible in neighborhoods while others create more traffic, noise, etc. Should there be an individual classification for institutional uses? Is the city willing to rely on zoning and conditional use permit and design standards to manage how uses are developed/sited?
2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Plan Classifications Matrix 2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update Page 4 of 5 May 10, 2016 Existing 2003 Land Use Classifications Draft 2013 Land Use Classifications Draft 2016 Land Use Classifications ‐ proposals Industrial Classifications Industrial Industrial Industrial – more than one type? The Industrial district identifies areas reserved for manufacturing, warehousing, trucking, marine‐related industry and storage, and similar industrial activities. City utilities and safe, convenient vehicular access is critical. Buffers between industrial uses and adjacent non‐industrial uses are desirable. This classification includes areas used for production, manufacturing, processing, packaging, distribution, and other similar activities. The noise levels, odors and emissions typically generated are higher than other land uses and may adversely affect neighboring properties. The Kenai Municipal Airport and lands reserved for the airport and its future expansion are included in this category. Considerations: Should City consider adopting standards or measures that reduce or minimize noise, dust, traffic, etc.? Should warehousing and storage be separated as a light industrial use? Heavy industrial uses (processing, manufacturing) need good access, public services, and separation from incompatible uses. Add criteria for new heavy industrial – access to major arterials, sewer, water, waste, etc.? Airport Industrial Keep Airport Industrial The Airport Industrial district identifies airport lands reserved for the Kenai Municipal Airport and its future expansion, and tracts needed for present and future aviation‐related uses and activities. Airport‐specific industrial land use classification not included in 2013 draft plan. Considerations: Include a land use classification that matches the areas identified in the recently developed Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan. City has adopted an airport‐specific industrial zoning to implement the 2003 plan.
2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Plan Classifications Matrix 2016 Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update Page 5 of 5 May 10, 2016 Existing 2003 Land Use Classifications Draft 2013 Land Use Classifications Draft 2016 Land Use Classifications ‐ proposals Conservation‐Open Space‐Public Area Type Classifications Conservation Parks, Recreation and Open Space Use both classifications from 2003 and 2013 The Conservation district applies to public lands whose primary use is open space, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, drainage ways, floodplain, and wetlands. Some public improvements may be appropriate within appropriate design guidelines. This classification includes public recreation facilities, as well as undeveloped lands intended to provide for conservation of natural or scenic resources. These areas can be used for a variety of passive and active outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities. Areas that may provide future natural resource development should be included in this category. Considerations: Conservation and parks, recreation, open space may differ in purpose. Conservation land use classification typically applied to publicly‐owned lands that serve a broad public purpose. These areas often cross jurisdictions – e.g. drainage ways/rivers, wetlands, habitats. Parks and recreation classification can be applied to existing facilities only. Open space can be included as part of parks and recreation classification. Apply to existing parks and to areas not “developed” as a park but used as open space. Include trail systems and trailheads? Areas with resource development potential may want to be identified and criteria developed that provide for how and when development can occur (zoning code).