HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-14 Planning & Zoning Packet - Work SessionCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
Work Session Reminder
Immediately Following The
MEETING
May 14, 2008
Proposed code amendment:
- KMC 9.10.095 Screening of Dumpsters
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ07~25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL TO ENACT KMC 9.10.01 S
REQUIRING DUMPSTERS TO BE SCREENED ON AT LEAST THREE SIDES.
WHEREAS, since 2006 development in commercial and industrial zones requiring a landscaping
site plan under KMC 14.25 must provide for screening of dumpsters; and,
WHEREAS, screening far dumpsters is not required far development in residential zones or for
existing commercial or industrial development; and,
WHEREAS, requiring screening of dumpsters throughout the city is necessary so as to not create
or continue with nuisances or unsightly conditions; and,
WHEREAS, allowing one year from the effective date of this ordinance will allow adequate time
for commercial, industrial or residential dumpster owners to comply with the new screening
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI RECOMMENDS THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ENACT
KMC 9.10.015 as follows.
9.10.015 Screening of dumpsters.
{a} Definitions.
(1) "Construction and demolition debris"-Waste building materials resulting from
construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations.
(2) "Dumpster"-A commercially designed large metal container for refuse that has a
closable tap lids} and/or side slide doors.
(b) Dumpster(s) must be screened on at least three sides from view from a public way.
Where visible from a public way, screening shall be opaque, either by the use of trees or
man-made structures and maintained in good condition.
(c) Dumpsters are allowed for the disposal of construction and demolition debris on a
temporary basis without being screened. A permit is required far this use and is obtained
as part of a building permit. A temporary durnpster permit is valid for 90 days with
renewal necessary for additional time period as allowed within the discretion of the
Building Official.
(d) All dumpsters existing at the effective date of this Ordinance shall have one year from
that date to comply with the terms of this Ordinance.
PZ07-25 Resolution
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PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 13th day of June 2007.
CHAIRPERSON:
ATTEST:
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL TO ENACT KMC 9.10.015
REQUIRING DUMPSTERS TO BE SCREENED ON AT LEAST THREE SIDES.
WHEREAS, since 2006 development in commercial and industrial zones requiring a landscaping
site plan under KMC 14.25 must provide for screening of dumpsters; and,
WHEREAS, screening for dumpsters is not required for development in residential zones or for
existing commercial or industrial development; and,
WHEREAS, requiring screening of dumpsters throughout the city is necessary so as to not create
or continue with nuisances or unsightly conditions; and,
WHEREAS, there are same parcels that may be restricted by development and not able to
meet the screening requirernent; and,
WHEREAS, there should be process wherein the property owner can apply for an exception to
the requirement; and
WHEREAS, allowing two years from the effective date of this ordinance will allow adequate
time for commercial, industrial or residential dumpster owners to comply with the new screening
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI RECOMMENDS THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ENACT
KMC 9.10.015 as follows.
9.10.015 Screening of dumpsters.
(a) Definitions.
(1} "Construction and demolition debris"-Waste building materials resulting from
construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations.
(2} "Dumpster" A commercially designed large metal container for refuse that has a
closable top lid(s) and/or side slide doors.
(b) Dumpster(s} must be screened on at least three sides from view from a public way.
Where visible from a public way, screening shall be opaque, either by the use of trees or
man-made structures and maintained in good condition.
(c) Parcels that are restricted by buildings, easements, parking, landscaping, or other
site improvements may apply to the Administrative Official for an admistrative
modification to the screening requirement. Modifications that may be considered
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include placement of the dumpster an the site, screening on less than three sides,
and/or painting dumpster in earth tapes.
{d) Property owners not able to obtain a modification, or who feel an offered
modification is inadequate, may apply for a variance permit as provided in KMC
14.20.180.
(e} Dumpsters are allowed for the disposal of construction and demolition debris on a
temporary basis without being screened. A permit is required for this use and is obtained
as part of a building permit. A temporary dumpster permit is valid far 90 days with
renewal necessary for additional time period as allowed within the discretion of the
Building Official.
{f) All dumpsters existing at the effective date of this Ordinance shall have two years from
that date to comply with the teams of this Ordinance.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this day of 2008.
CHAIRPERSON:
ATTEST: