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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. PZ2019-34tltecityof KENAI ALASKA v CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION NO . PZ2019-34 LANDSCAPE/SITE PLAN PERMIT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF KENAI APPROVING THE ATTACHED LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN: WHEREAS, the attached Landscaping /Site Plan Review was: • Received by: • Submitted by: • Submitted for: • Property Address : • Legal Description: • Parcel No.: Wilma E. Anderson. Planning Assistant Sean Cude SBC Development Group. Inc. 1185 Bridge Access Road Lot 4, Block 1, Bridge Road Subd ivi sion No. 2 *If plat is approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough , the parcel will become: Lot 4-A, Block 1, Bridge Road Subdivision No. 2 04901304 WHEREAS , the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Administration finds th is plan provides for orderly and safe development within the City commensurate with protecting the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, and provides adequate and convenient open spaces, light and air in order to avoid congestion of commercial and industrial areas; and, WHEREAS , the plan appears to provide for landscaping and/or the retention of natural vegetation in conjunction with commercial and industrial development within the City; and, WHEREAS , the purpose of landscaping is to visually enhance the City's appearance and re duce erosion and stormwater runoff , and the plan appears to meet these criteria. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF KENAI THAT THE LANDSCAPING /SITE PLAN IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska , and lo ca l regulations. 2. All req uired land scapi ng as presented in the approved landscap ing plan shall be installed within two (2) years of the approved landscaping plan (by September 25, 2021 ). Resolution PZ2019-34 Page 2 3. One hundred percent (100%) of ground cover of the landscaping beds shall be planted and maintained so that there is no exposed soil within three years of the approved plan (by September 23, 2022). 4. No snow may be stored in such a manner that would block visibility for ingress and egress to the parcel. 5. Any plants and grass used must be appropriate for the climate (rated as hardy for USDA Climatic Zone 3) and not deemed an invasive species as defined by the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service. 6. If construction of the project has not started within one year of the approval of the landscaping/site plan (September 25, 2020), the approval may be revoked by the Administrative Official after providing at least thirty (30) Day notice unless extended for good cause. Reviewed and approved this 25th day of September, 2019. Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning - File Date: September 25, 2019 Subject: Resolution PZ2019-34 – Landscaping/Site Plan Applicant: SBC Development Group, Inc. Sean Cude 42115B Kalifornsky Beach Road Soldotna, AK 99669 Requested Action: Landscaping/Site Plan Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 1, Bridge Road Subdivision No. 2 (if plat is approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough, it will become Lot 4-A, Block 1, Bridge Road Subdivision No. 2) Property Address: 1185 Bridge Access Road KPB Parcel No: 04901304 Lot Size: 67,082 square feet (1.54 acres) Existing Zoning: Heavy Industrial Current Land Use: Warehouse and Bulky Retail Land Use Plan: Industrial GENERAL INFORMATION Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.25.020(b) stipulates that approved landscaping site plans are required for the following: b) Commercial, industrial and multifamily development; The applicant has submitted a building permit application to construct a retail store that will sell PZ2019-34 Staff Report Page 2 rubber products on the subject property. The building will encompass approximately 7,267 square feet. This parcel lies within the Heavy Industrial (IH) Zone and a bulky retail store and warehouse are permitted uses in this zone. This parcel currently contains approximately 1.54 acres (67,082 square feet); however, the applicant in the process of subdividing the property which will result in an approximately 0.992 acre (43,212 square feet) lot described as Lot 4-A, Block 1, Bridge Road Subdivision No. 2. ANALYSIS KMC 14.25 outlines landscaping/site plan regulations. The intent of these regulations is to provide for orderly and safe development of the City of Kenai and to have landscaping that retains natural vegetation in conjunction with development. The City Planner deemed the application to be complete and in accordance with KMC 14.25.030 – Landscaping/site plan-Submittal requirements. Performance criteria for landscaping/site plans are outlined in KMC 14.25.040 and KMC 14.25.045. These criteria are reviewed and summarized as follows: • Variety of techniques to address perimeter/buffer/interior/street right-of -way/parking lot landscaping; o The landscape/site plan indicates that the area in front of the building will be planted with cold tolerant grasses and three to six trees will be retained. o A privacy fence will be install around the perimeter of the property. • A use compatible with surrounding properties; o This property is within the Heavy Industrial Zone. The use as a warehouse and bulky retail store are permitted uses in the Heavy Industrial Zone. The businesses surrounding the subject parcel are industrial and consist of a transmission repair shop (Duke’s Transmission); a trucking facility (Carlile Trucking); a mini-storage facility (Peninsula Mini-Storage), and a towing company (Reddi Towing). • Additional permits or approvals; o The Building Official is in the process of reviewing an application for a building permit that was submitted by the applicant for the construction of the building. • Parking lots must comply with KMC 14.20.250; o Kenai Municipal Code KMC14.20.250 provides that no less than nine (9) parking spaces be provided on the premises. This co mputation is based on five (5) spaces for the warehouse square footage (5,000 square feet) and four (4) spaces for the bulky retail store square footage (2,267 square feet). The site plan indicates that there will be 12 parking spaces available for customers. KMC 14.25.045(d)(2) exempts property zoned Heavy Industrial from the paving requirements. PZ2019-34 Staff Report Page 3 • Snow storage and drainage must be referenced on the site plan; o Snow storage shall be located at the rear of the lot. • Dumpsters must be screened with a sight-obscuring structure; o The dumpster is also located at the rear of the lot and must be screened with a sight-obscuring structure. • Ingress and egress should route traffic away from residential streets; o This parcel is accessed from Bridge Access Road, which is paved and maintained by the State of Alaska. Residential streets will not be affected. • Trees, shrubs, and plants should be appropriate for the climate and not invasive; o The landscape/site plan denotes that the grass to be planted will be cold-tolerant. Some of the existing vegetation at the front of the lot will be removed; however, three to six existing trees will remain. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Based on the application and a review of the criteria required to approve the landscaping/site plan, the application meets the intent of landscaping/site plan requirements and performance criteria. The plan is approved as submitted with the following conditions of approval: 1. Development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations. 2. All required landscaping as presented in the approved landscaping plan shall be installed within two (2) years of the approved landscaping plan (by September 25, 2021). 3. One hundred percent (100%) of ground cover of the landscaping beds shall be planted and maintained so that there is no exposed soil within three years of the approved plan (by September 23, 2022). 4. No snow may be stored in such a manner that would block visibility for ingress and egress to the parcel. 5. Any plants and grass used must be appropriate for the climate (rated as hardy for USDA Climatic Zone 3) and not deemed an invasive species as defined by the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service. 6. If construction of the project has not started within one year of the approval of the landscaping/site plan (September 25, 2020), the approval may be revoked by the Administrative Official after providing at least thirty (30) Day notice unless extended for good cause. PZ2019-34 Staff Report Page 4 ATTACHMENTS A. Resolution No. PZ2019-34 B. Landscaping/Site Plan Application Fax Number: Email: LANDSCAPE/SITE PLAN APPLICATION-KMC 14.25 Fax Number: The landscaping/site plan shall be submitted for approval to the Administrative Official prior to the issuance of a building permit. Review the applicable section of the Kenai Municipal Code 14.25 -Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations and include all information required by code. The following information must be included in the Site Plan and described below before your application will be considered for processing. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Use additional sheets if needed. LIST SCIENTIFIC OR COMMON NAME OR TYPE OF PLANTING MATERIALS TO BE USED IN THE PROJECT; Co\J tolero..1-rt <jr~S spec.\es . R~~lt-\1'{'(~ 3-G €Xtst\N~ treeS. (s~ Ai) Commercia l Update 8/29/16 RECEIVED CITY OF KENAI DATE '&'{~t}l I\ PLANNING DEPARTM~NT Page 11 of 20 TYPICAL PLANTING DETAILS; ..._ ·• MUST BE INCLUDED ON PLANS L OCATION OF ALL PLANTING AREAS AND RELATIONSHIP TO BUILDINGS, PARKING AREAS AND DRIVEWAYS; .__ • MUST BE INCLUDED ON PLANS • MUST SHOW DISTANCES AND SIZE OF LANDSCAPE BEDS IDENTl_FICATION AND LOCATION OF EXISTING VEGETATION TO BE RETAINED; • MUST BE INCLUDED ON PLANS IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF NON-LIVING LANDSCAPING MATERIALS TO BE USED; • MUST BE INCLUDED ON PLANS • LIST MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION OF ON-SITE SNOW STORAGE AREAS; • MUST BE INCLUDED ON PLANS DUMPSTER; • IDENTIFY LOCATION AND TYPE OF SCREENING AS REQUIRED PER KMC 14.25.045(f) DRAINAGE PATTERNS; • MUST BE INCLUDED ON PLANS DESCRIPTION OF BUILDINGS, INCLUDING BUILDING HEIGHT AND GROUND FLOOR DIMENSIONS AND SQUARE FO_O_T __ A_G_E_;.__ ___________________ ~ • PROVIDE CONCEPTUAL DRAWING • MUST BE INCLUDED ON PLANS o BUILDINGS, DIMENSIONS & SQUARE FOOT AGE PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PROPERTY INCLUDING LOCATION OF ALL BUILDINGS, INGRESS AND EGRESS, ANY UNUSUAL FEATURES OF THE PROPERTY WHICH MAY RESTRICT DEVELOPMENT OR DRAINAGE; • MUST BE INCLUDED ON PLANS PAVING; • IF REQUIRED PER KMC 14.25.045 d SHOW PAVED PARKING AREA Com mercial Update 8/29/16 Page 12 of 20 \ PARKING; • PER KMC 14.20 .250 SHOW REQUIRED PARKING SPACES: LAND USE o IDENTIFY PRINCZiAL USE: Bu; rnes5 Wqre.nC?Kse o REQUIRED PAR ING SPACES: 11 --""":-'.:-----:--:-:-::--~~~~~~~~~~~~~ o ADA ACCESS PARKING SPACES: 1 Describe current use of property covered by this application: Surroundin property: (Describe how land adjacent to the property is curren tly being used) North : COMM rc;ct,\ ~e South : ( WHEN YOU HAVE A COMPLETED APPLICATION, CALL 283-8237 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW THE APPLICATION. AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR A LANDSCAPE/SITE PLAN: I hereby certify that (I am) (I have been authorized to act for) owner of the property described above. I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. ! understand that a site visit may be required to process this application. City of Kenai personnel are authorized to access the above-referenced property for the purpose of processing this application. I Date : / / 73 /q I~ ( I I Signature: ~ Reset Form Commercial Update 8/29/16 Page 13 of 20 ~ I ~s~6.~~~~~~~~~ tl (j\ rn > (\ (\ rn U' U' ~ tl 4 / SITE P L AN 1.• = 40' ~ --· --·- i LEGAL DESCRIPTION : BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD SUB NO 2 LOT 4 BLK 1 PARCEL ID: 04901304 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1185 BRIDGE ACCESS RD ACREAGE: 1 1.54 ·OWNER: SBC Development Group i (;'! '····· " . ~ '. . . <J· (f ~rf'<;'vQ .'· 9.<f ~'<; ~ • . <,"t o~ ,,,,_ Y' ._ • f'T A,'< ~v ..J"~<J t-'r """"0 ~""0 ,,_'f ... ~0 r-l0. #"> ty-fS "f'O .... ~ :.. . ,,. 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