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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. PZ2020-23JC K~NAI CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI GRANTING THAT THE PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE TYOTKAS ELDER CENTER LOCATED AT LOT 16B, TOWNSITE OF KENAI 2016 ADDITION MEETS DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW FOR THE TOWNSITE HISTORIC DISTRICT APPLICANT: Kenaitze Indian Tribe PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1000 Mission Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 16B, Townsite of Kenai 2016 Addition KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04707134 WHEREAS, a complete application for a review of development within the Townsite Historic District was submitted to the City; and, WHEREAS, the existing Tyotkas Elder Center located on Lot 16B, Townsite of Kenai 2016 Addition is located within the Townsite Historic District (TSH Zone) of the City; and, WHEREAS, the addition to the existing Tyotkas Elder Center building will increase the size of the building by approximately 1,619 square feet to become a total of 8, 119 square feet; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has demonstrated with plans and other documents that all of the conditions have been found to exist as a prerequisite to issuance of a variance permit pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.105, Townsite Historic (TSH) Zoning District; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds: 1. The proposed development is possible and compatible with the historic character of the TSH Zone; and, 2. The use will not violate the historic and scenic quality of the TSH Zone; and, 3. The proposed development will not allow for a use or structure not allowed within the TSH Zone; and, 4. The structure has been modified such over time that it is no longer eligible for consideration on the Alaska Heritage Resource Inventory and this modification will not impact a historic resource within the City. Resolution No. PZ2020-23 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That the proposed addition by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe to the Tyotkas Elders Center meets the requirements of development within the Townsite Historic District. Section 2. That the variance permit is subject to the following conditions: 1. Further development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations. 2. Prior to commencement of construction of the addition to the Elder Center, the owner shall be require to obtain a Building Permit. 3. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit for the pro posed additions to the Tyotkas Elder Center. a Landscape/Site plan must be reviewed and approved by the City Planner. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 12th day of August, 2020. ~IT. CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner DATE: August 7, 2020 SUBJECT: PZ2020-23 – Review of Development in Townsite Historic District Applicant: Kenaitze Indian Tribe. P.O Box 988 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Legal Description: Lot 16B, Townsite of Kenai 2016 Addition Property Address: 1000 Mission Avenue KPB Parcel No: 04707134 Lot Size: 0.73 acres (approximately 31,799 square feet) Existing Zoning: Townsite Historic District (TSH) Current Land Use: Tyotkas Elder Center Land Use Plan: Mixed Use GENERAL INFORMATION The Kenaitze Indian Tribe has submitted an application to construct an addition to the existing Tyotkas Elder Center. The existing structure is an approximately 6,500-square-foot mixed use commercial building consisting of common areas, including a library, craft area, and office space. In addition, the building contains a commercial grade kitchen area for the preparation of meals and a dining area to serve lunch for tribal members and their guests. According to the application submitted, the dining area will be increased by approximately 1,045 square feet, the kitchen area by approximately 404 square feet, and the salad preparation area by approximately 170 square feet. The property is located within the Townsite Historic District (TSH Zone) and the development is subject to a review of development by the Planning and Zoning Commission for consistency with the TSH Zone. Page 2 of 3 The intent of the Townsite Historic (TSH) Zoning District is to preserve the historic nature of Old Town Kenai and to encourage development that is compatible with the historic character of the TSH zone. The existing building is constructed in a similar architectural style to that of the Dena`ina Wellness Medical Center which is located adjacent to the subject parcel and is also owned by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe. ANALYSIS KMC 14.20.105(h) requires the Planning and Zoning Commission review all building permit applications for properties included in the Historic Preservation Plan. During the 1995 “Kenai Townsite Historic Survey Report” (Report) the subject parcel was issued Alaska Heritage Resource (AHRS) #KEN-274. The Alaska Heritage Resources Survey (AHRS) is an inventory of all reported historic and prehistoric sites within the State of Alaska and is maintained by the Office of History and Archaeology. This inventory of cultural resources includes objects, structures, buildings, sites, districts, and travel ways, with a general provision that they are over 50 years old. According to the Report the subject building was labeled as the Pharmacy/Jahrig Electric Company. It is discussed within the report that the subject parcel has had a varied history with multiple changes to the building in its present location. It is thought that the building was an old Northwestern Cannery building (construction date unknown). However, it was moved up the Inlet by boat and winched up the bluff in the late 1940’s or 1950’s. The report further states the original design of the building is not known as it has had many alterations at its current location on the subject parcel. In the 1950’s a shed-roofed addition was added to the rear elevation of the building. The subject building was remodeled again in the 1970’s when building wings and a basement were added. In 1995, a renovation took place. In 2011 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved PZ11-39 which authorized the issuance of an after the fact Building Permit for a covered canopy over an existing disability access ramp. Given the modifications to the subject building over the years and as noted in the Report, the former Pharmacy/Jahrig Electric Company building has lost its historic integrity due to the many modifications it has received. The building is no longer eligible for consideration on the Alaska Heritage Resources Inventory. The demolition of the original Tyotkas Elder Center building and construction of the existing build is not in violation of the National Historic Preservation Act or the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. Development criteria within the TSH Zoning District are detailed in KMC 14.20.105(c). KMC 14.20.105(c)(1) Encourage, whenever possible and compatible with historic character of the TSH zone, foot traffic; restaurants, gift shops, parks, etc.; indigenous Kenai Peninsula flora; wooden structures including log style with soft colored or natural sidings. The addition to the building would use the same materials as the existing structure. The existing structure was reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission for development criteria within the TSH District before it was initially built. Landscaping for the structure would incorporate the natural landscape by drawing inspiration from the nearby beach. Sufficient parking is available already with a Permit granted for an off-site parking lot to accommodate Kenaitze Tribe buildings in Old Town Kenai. The continued use of the building as an Elders Center is not expected to draw additional traffic to the area. Page 3 of 3 KMC 14.20.105(c)(2) Discourage uses which will violate the historic and scenic quality of the TSH zone; buildings and building additions that are not compatible with adjacent buildings or which violate the existing character and scale of the district. The addition to the building would use the same materials as the existing structure, which already were found to meet the development requirements of the TSH Zone. The addition will not expand the structure such that it will be out of scale with its surroundings. KMC 14.20.105(c)(3) Specific structures and activities which will not be allowed, but are not limited to: (a) Buildings with “modern design style of architecture” that have no historical correlation with the district; (b) Gas stations; (c) Auto repair shops; (d) Kennels or similar uses; (e) Livestock, stables, commercial horseback riding; (f) Auto body and paint shops None of these uses or structures will be created by the proposed building addition. KMC 14.20.105(c)(4) Commercial buildings are limited to a total area of no more than five thousand (5,000) square feet per story. Any individual unit within the structure may be of no more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet, except that the Commission may allow a larger individual unit if it is determined to be compatible with the zone. The applicant previously obtained a Variance Permit to construct a structure with more than 5,000 square feet per story. The applicant has submitted a new Variance Permit to modify the square footage per story approved by the City. KMC 14.20.105(c)(5) Metal-sided buildings may be allowed if the Commission determines they are compatible with the zone. Not applicable; the building will follow the materials used in the existing structure. RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Staff recommend that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve of the proposed addition as meeting requirements of the Townsite Historic District development review, subject to the following conditions: 1. Further development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations. 2. Prior to commencement of construction of the addition to the Elder Center, the owner shall be required to obtain all appropriate Building Permits. 3. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit for the proposed additions to the Tyotkas Elder Center, a Landscape/Site plan must be reviewed and approved by the City Planner. ATTACHMENTS A. Resolution No. PZ2020-23 B. Application C. Site Plan D. Aerial Map E. Photos Application for City of Kenai JC Planning and Zoning Department Review of Development in the 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 9961 1 Townsite Historical (TSH) Zoning (907) 283-8200 District planning@kenai.city www.kenai.city/planning 11 ;rz~;.'~'ftf!(!\!!1"&)~ " Name: Kenaitze Indian Tribe Mailing Address: PO Box 988 I City: I Kenai State: IAK IZip Code: 99611 Phone Number(s): 907 -332-7200 Email: dnelson@kenaitze .org -.. ...,:.ctti ~m= ~7.;:'2-'~-l~;:,'!~j~aJ1tt=-~t:J~~m~m;t.:"'ill!:~1~1 ' - Name: Dawn Nelson Mailing Address: PO BOx988 I City: I Kenai State: jAK IZipCode: 99611 Phone Number(s): 907-335-7200 Email: dnelson@kenaitze.org ··-:~;{•l~=~~~'i'l''.h'!Jf{i'i~l,1,r,~~l"Td - Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel# (Property Tax ID): 04707134 Physical Address: 1000 Mission Avenue, Kenai, AK 99611 Legal Description : T SN R 11W Sec 6 Seward Meridian KN 2017043 Townsite of Kenai 2016AddnL168 Acres: .73 !.liJ9...,lt~'"'~T' ,, 1l':i ,_~1 ,..~~ ''WIDlJ - f• -.. -~··· ·;:..,.' ·~ri..' .-~. --~' : '_;_. ~. Describe the proposed development and how it is compatible with the TSH District: The proposed development includes two separate building additions and a patio. The building additions exterior building materials and colors will match the materials in the existing building's TSH application approved in 2015. The new construction will add a combined additional building footprint of 1,543 and a patio totaling 626 square feet. The existing structure exceeds the 5,000 square feet per story allowable for the TSH district. For this reason, the Tribe is requesting a variance as outlined in the variance permit application. Is a Building Permit Required? I ®Yes QNo This development will not create one of the following (not allowed within the TSH District): (a) Buildings with "modern design style of architecture" that have no 0ves historical correlation with the district; (b) Gas stations; (c) Auto repair shops; (d) Kennels or similar uses; (e) Livestock, stables, commercial horseback riding ; (f) Auto body and paint shops; ""''""~ :"t:r~,'." i @ :l ':! t:.11:.!.n}I:.:{""1-. I . -- D Current color photographs of the site and of any existing structures representing both the overall condition of structures and accurately portraying materials and color - D Reproducible schematic plans of the proposed construction sufficient to show building size and layout, exterior elevations, proposed materials and colors. DA landscaping and site plan complying with KMC 14.25 and the development criteria of this chapter drawn to scale showing the existing structure and all proposed alterations and additions in relation to the site. I / J ~'4,:,~ if;iJj :;:t? - Signature: 1'( /Ah L#f V' I ~UV/....l(L;/1 / l Date: 7 · ~/'). 7n2t Print Name: v -Dawn Nelson I I ... -Title/Business: Executive Director, Kenaitze Indian Tribe. I 4 8 4 DINING ADDITION KITCHEN ADDITION PATIO UPLAND ST.C O O K A V E . 1" = 20'-0" Site1 N TYOTKAS KITCHEN AND DINING ADDITIONS KENAI, ALASKA 2020.07.30 FD FD FD FD FD GFI GFI GFI GFI GFIGFIFD 404 SF KITCHEN ADDITION 1045 SF DINING ADDITION 1980 SF COMMUNITY SPACE 500 SF DINING 360 SF CONFERENCE / CRAFTS 217 SF WOMEN'S 204 SF MEN'S 508 SF OPEN OFFICE 131 SF OFFICE 249 SF MECH / ELEC 170 SF SALAD BAR PREP 107 SF VESTIBULE 55 SF LAUNDRY 191 SF DISHWASHING 53 SF STAFF RR 47 SF JANITOR 328 SF KITCHEN PREP 137 SF PANTRY 73 SF NEW PANTRY 21' - 10"20' - 0"18' - 7"50' - 11 1/2" 19' - 3 1/2"26' - 7"PATIO TYOTKAS KITCHEN AND DINING ADDITIONS KENAI, ALASKA 2020.07.30 3/16" = 1'-0" FLOOR PLAN- PRESENTATION1 GROSS ADDITION SQUARE FOOTAGES: KITCHEN ADDITION 440 GSF DINING ADDITION 1,103 GSF PATIO 626 GSF ABEFCD AAGC2 12456736.5 1a3b 1 2 4 5 6 736.51a3b A B E FCDAA GC2 PHENOLIC LAMINATE PANEL 1 COLOR: COLOR-MATCH FASTENERS BOD: FIBERESIN PVC SIDING, 5" EXPOSURE PHENOLIC LAMINATE PANEL 2 EXTERIOR FINISH LEGEND TYOTKAS KITCHEN AND DINING ADDITIONS KENAI, ALASKA 2020.07.30 1/8" = 1'-0" East2 1/8" = 1'-0" North1 1/8" = 1'-0" South3 1/8" = 1'-0" West4 TYOTKAS KITCHEN AND DINING ADDITIONS KENAI, ALASKA 2020.07.30 SOUTHEAST PERSPECTIVE4 SOUTHEAST PERSPECTIVE 22 NORTHEAST PERSPECTIVE3 SOUTHEAST PERSPECTIVE 31 DINING ADDITION DINING ADDITION DINING ADDITION PATIO DINING ADDITION TYOTKAS KITCHEN AND DINING ADDITIONS KENAI, ALASKA 2020.07.30 KITCHEN ADDITION PERSPECTIVE 11 KITCHEN ADDITION PERSPECTIVE 22 KITCHEN ADDITION KITCHEN ADDITION From:Elizabeth Appleby To:Shayna Lazaros; Royal Brown Subject:FW: Kenaitze Facilities - Parking Date:Monday, July 13, 2020 5:02:39 PM Attachments:image001.png [WARNING: This email originated outside of Kenaitze Indian Tribe.] EXERCISE CAUTION when opening attachments or clicking links from unknown senders. Hi, Here is what we found in our records for parking as a reference. --Elizabeth From: Wilma Anderson <wanderson@kenai.city> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:58 PM To: Elizabeth Appleby <eappleby@kenai.city> Subject: Kenaitze Facilities - Parking Elizabeth, I have reviewed the files for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe to ascertain the current parking requirements, as follows: Dena-ina Wellness Center (508 Upland St.) The parking requirements were based on a 52,000 sq. ft medical/dental building – 52,000 divided by 250 – 208 spaces. Since this was a multi-use facility the 25% reduction was given; therefore, a total of 156 spaces were required. There are 139 spaces and there was a an Easement for Snow Storage, Parking and Right-of-way executed by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe to allow patrons of the Dena’ina Wellnewss Center to park at the Tyotkas Elder Center (22 spaces); therefore, the parking requirements were met. This agreement was revoked in 2015, when the overflow parking lot was developed. The Tyotkas Elder Center (1000 Mission Ave.) was demolished and rebuilt in 2016. The parking requirements for that site was 19 spaces based on assembly without fixed seats for 4,900 s.f divided by 500 = 10 spaces; and 1600 s. f. (restaurant divided by 200 = 8 spaces. There were 19 spaces shown on the site plan so the parking requirements were met. Th Na’ina Building (510 Upland Street) is a professional office building – 9,037 s. f. divided by 400 = 23 spaces. Site plan shows 21 spaces (including the two spaces for the driveway). They are 2 spaces short to meet parking requirements. The Tribal Court Building (508 Upland Street). It is on the same parcel as the Wellness Center is 9 spaces (5 spaces for courtroom plus 1 per 400 s. f. of office space = 4 spaces). There was a notation on the staff report for the overflow parking lot that patrons were currently parking in the spaces adjacent to the sidewalk (parking for Dana’ine Center). Nine spaces in the overflow parking lot would compensate for the loss of the nine spaces at the Dena’ina Wellness Center Greenhouse located at 513 Overland Avenue. This a private greenhouse to be used by the Kenaitze Tribe to facilitate programs the tribe offers (i.e. Elder’s Wellness Initiative, Diabetes Prevention, and Early Childcare Development). It will not be open to the public. No parking requirements. The overflow parking lot provides for 38 spaces. A breakdown for the spaces that the Kenaitze are lacking is: Dena’ini Wellness Center – 17; Na’ina Building – 2; Tribal Court Building – 9 spaces = 28 spaces total. There would be 10 spaces available in the overflow parking lot to compensate for additional parking spaces if the Tyotkas Elder Center is enlarged. Also, as we discussed, a Variance was granted by the Planning & Zoning Commission, Resolution 15-4 because the building was larger than the maximum square footage of 5,000 s. f. in the TSH zone. I did not review the entire file for these buildings. I just reviewed the staff reports and site plants. If you need me to dig deeper, let me know. Hopefully this is not clear as mud. Let me know if you have any questions. Willie Willie Anderson Planning Assistant 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99 907-283-8237 Phone 907-283-3014 Fax wanderson@kenai.city Parcels 047071341000 Mission AvenueLot 16B, Townsite of Kenai 2016 Addition UPLAND STMI S S I O N A V E COOK AVE O V E R L A N D W A Y .Data Source: Kenai Peninsula Borough. Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries. Aerial MapTyotkas Elder Center Date: August 2020 LEGENDParcels Affectedby Resolution 0 4020 Feet