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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. PZ2021-28CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION NO. 2021-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF KENAI APPROVING THE ATTACHED LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN APPLICANT: Bryan Lowe, Bryson Lowe , and Rachel Lowe PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1050 Angler Drive LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3, James H. Cowan Estates KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04939055 WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Administration finds this 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, meeting the intent of Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.010(a) -Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations -Intent (Site Plans); and, WHEREAS, the plan provides for landscaping and/or the retention of natural vegetation in conjunction with commercial and industrial development within the City , meeting the intent of Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.01 O(b) -Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations -Intent (Landscaping Plans); and, WHEREAS, the landscaping/site plan meets performance criteria outlined in Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.040 -Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations -Landscaping plan -Performance criteria; and, WHEREAS, the landscaping/site plan meets performance criteria outlined in Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.045 -Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations -Site plan -Performance 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 will conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations. 2. The dumpster shall be screened with a sight-obscuring structure made of wood or concrete. Resolution No. PZ2021-28 Page 2 of 2 3. No snow may be stored in such a manner that could block visibility for ingress and egress to the parcel. 4. If construction of the project has not started within one year of the approval of the landscaping/site plan (July 20, 2022), the approval may be revoked by the Administrative Official after providing at least thirty (30) Day notice unless extended for good cause. 5. Any plants used for landscaping will be appropriate for the climate and not invasive per the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service. 6. All required landscaping as presented in the approved landscaping plan shall be installed within two (2) years of the approved landscaping plan (by July 20, 2023). Reviewed and approved this 20th day of July, 2021. ~ector STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning - File FROM: Ryan Foster, Planning Director DATE: July 20, 2021 SUBJECT: PZ2021-28 – Landscaping Site Plan Administrative Approval Applicant: Bryan Lowe, Bryson Lowe, and Rachel Lowe 411 Eadies Way Kenai, AK 99611 Submitted By: Bryan Lowe 411 Eadies Way Kenai, AK 99611 Requested Action: Landscaping/Site Plan Approval Legal Description: Lot 3, James H. Cowan Estates Property Address: 1050 Angler Dr. KPB Parcel No: 04939055 Lot Size: 1.41 Acres (approximately 61,420 square feet) Existing Zoning: Rural Residential Current Land Use: Four Cabins Under Construction Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential GENERAL INFORMATION The applicants are in the process of constructing four cabins on the parcel. The City of Kenai issued a building permit to the applicants to construct the four cabins. Their intent is to use the cabins as short-term rentals. Cabin rentals are listed as a conditional use within the Rural Residential zone in Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table. KMC 14.20.320 Definitions, defines cabin rentals “Cabin rentals” means the renting out of one (1) or more individual, detached dwelling units or buildings to provide overnight sleeping accommodations for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days. Accordingly, on May 12, 2021, the applicant applied for and was granted a Conditional Use Permit for short term rentals by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Page 2 of 3 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 Planning Director 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; The applicant’s application and site plan indicate that the natural vegetation has been undisturbed except the driveway and minor cutting to accommodate utilities, driveway and parking areas. The addition of 40 White Spruce, five Birch trees and native wild Alaskan wildflowers will be planted in areas thin in landscaping to bolster vegetation and retain natural landscaping. • A use compatible with surrounding properties; A large number of parcels located along Angler Drive have Conditional Use Permits for Bed and Breakfast establishments, Lodges, Cabin Rentals, and Guide Services. • Additional permits or approvals; The applicant was granted Conditional Use Permit PZ2021-15 for short term cabin rentals. A building permit was issued by the City of Kenai for the construction of the four cabins. • Parking lots must comply with KMC 14.20.250, provides as follows: One (1) per principal dwelling unit and one (1) per guest room or one for every two (2) beds whichever is greater. • Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.045(d)(1) provides that paving of the parking lot is required. Non-Applicable – this parcel does not lie within the area requiring paving. • Snow storage and drainage must be referenced on the site plan; The applicant’s site plan indicates that a 50 x 50 foot area in the Northeast corner of the parcel shall be used for snow storage. • Dumpsters must be screened with a sight-obscuring structure; The application indicates that a Dumpster will be on-site. The dumpster will be located in the northwest corner of the property. Page 3 of 3 • Ingress and egress should route traffic away from residential streets; Access to the parcel is located via Angler Drive. The properties along Angler Drive consists of single family dwellings, bed and breakfast establishments, short term rental cabins, lodges and guide services. • Trees, shrubs, and plants should be appropriate for the climate and not invasive; A large portion of the natural vegetation on the parcel has been retained. Forty White Spruce, five Birch trees, and wild Alaskan wildflowers will be planted to fill in the landscape area. RECOMMENDATIONS 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 will conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations. 2. The dumpster shall be screened with a sight-obscuring structure made of wood or concrete. 3. No snow may be stored in such a manner that could block visibility for ingress and egress to the parcel. 4. If construction of the project has not started within one year of the approval of the landscaping/site plan (July 20, 2022), the approval may be revoked by the Administrative Official after providing at least thirty (30) Day notice unless extended for good cause. 5. Any plants used for landscaping will be appropriate for the climate and not invasive per the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service. 6. All required landscaping as presented in the approved landscaping plan shall be installed within two (2) years of the approved landscaping plan (by July 20, 2023). ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution PZ2021-28 2. Application 3. Site Plan Pl-2 oz.,f-29' City of Kenai ~~ Planning and Zoning Department Landscaping/Site Plan 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 ~ Application (907) 283-8200 planning@kenai.city www.kenai.city/planning ---·-~ [iJ ~l•J;.l;tilJ\IC• WJ ~I~~·. Name: Bryan, Rachel and Bryson Lowe Mailing Address: 411 Eadies Way City : Kenai !State: AK !Zip Code : I 99611 Phone Number(s): 907-398-1999 Email : bryanlowe123@yahoo .com ~'ii@°fJ;l\!,l!'.l::l:.l:•::1.."'1:a.'l!.-•1llm::lr'n.I~·u~:::i:1:u~~lrr~IN;il - Name: Bryan Lowe Mailing Address: 411 Eadies Way City : Kenai !State: AK !Zip Code: I 99611 Phone Number(s): 907-398-1999 Email : Bryanolowe123@yahoo .com l~IJ::.t.~1'"1\f ll.'l:l•l~V1 !11l•W Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel# (Propery Tax ID): 04939055 Physical Address: 1050 Angerl Dr . Legal Description: T5N R t1WSEC 11 Seward Meridian KN 0970071 J.ames C\owen Estates Lot 3 Zo ning: Rural Residentioal Acres : 1.41 lrlli!JllJ ~U~e.liPJ llillli.J D Land Clearing This application is being submitted for: D Retention Basin -see KMC 14.25.025 iii Commercial, industrial , or multi-family development Describe the project or proposed use of the property. In general terms, what are you proposing to do? (use additional pages if necessary): Construct 4 new Rental Cabins in alignment with current land use of the neighborhood. How is this property currently being used? Vacant Land Use of surrounding property -north: Residential as well as conditional land use permits granted for similar project Use of surrounding property -south: Residential as well as conditional land use permits granted for similar project Use of surrounding property -east: State of Alaska DNR -Vacant land Use of surrounding property -west: City Land ... Vacant . Home occupations are accessory uses conducted so the average neighbor would not be aware of its existence. Describe how the home occupation is compatible with other permitted uses and with the residential character of the neighborbood: Multiple similar land use permits exist within this neighborhood._Some in existence for decades. This project is a continuation of the current land use and fall well in line with all aspects of neighboring properties as well as the surrounding area. ~ ~~~~ Will this project require paving for the parking lot? Paving is required for commercial and multifamily development requiring a build ing permit valued at one hundred thousand dollars ($100 ,000.00) or more for new construction or DYES Iii NO improvements which add square footage located between Evergreen Drive and McCollum Drive/Tinker Lane . Calculation of Total 4 parking spaces Number of Required Parking Spaces: Total Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces: None required Dimesions of Parking Spaces (width in feet): Varies Will the parking lot have lighting? DYES Iii NO Describe parking lot landscaping or any additional considerations of parking lot design. Include considerations of pedestrians and bicyclists safety around motor vehicles; note if the property will have a bicycle parking: 4 parking spaces one in front of each cabin. Drainage sloped away from structure. -t]•f".:.'I~ r!.1tt:;, On-site snow storage areas are shown on the site plan. Snow cannot be placed Ii YES on required parking spaces or block visibility for ingress and egress. Will this project require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)? DYES Iii NO Describe drainage patterns and features which may affect drainage: 4 parking spaces all in front or adjacent to structure and drainage sloped away for structure. .... lC1~ 1"'1::•:......,.,,, Is commercial traffic routed away from residential streets?: yes ~~:'I :I =l ::1 .. 11.•1 r1o Will a dumpster be placed on-site? Ii YES ONO Dumpsters must be screened with a sight-obscuring structure and their location must be shown on the site plan. If a dumpster will be on-site, describe the site-obscuring structure: Dumpster will be placed seasonally only on site. Natural vegetation will accomplish screening. Describe additional screening , either natural vegetation, fences, or other screening that will separate and minimize the impact between adjacent uses. Include considerations of screening to shield adjacent residential areas from building or parking lot lights.: No parking lot lights planned . Outside light on porch of cabin only. - ~~rct\ll=n '''-"-" -I C\TY OF KENA\ I DA TE ~~?Jo\i.\ PL~NN\NG DEPA TMENT nl'i...":lm1•t.:J:.m~ - No invasive species will be planted on-site , as defined by the Alaska Cooperative l!!!!!I YES Extension Service: Trees, shrubs, and plants should be appropriate for the climate (rate as hardy for l!!!!!I YES USDA Climatic Zone 3): Describe street right-of-way landscaping or amendment plans for the Administrative Official to consider. Landscaping a minimum of 10-feet in width is required along property lines which adjoin street rights-of-way : Natural vegetation has been mostly undisturbed in Right of way areas. Describe interior and parking lot landscaping or amendment plans for the Administrative Official to consider: Natural vegetation has been undisturbed except driveway and minor cutting to accommodate utilities, driveway and parking areas. The addition of 40 White Spruce, 5 Birch trees and native wild Alaskan wildflowers will be reinvested in areas thin in landscaping to bolster vegetation and retain natural landscaping. Plan attached. ••l 1'1 llo.'le1il;:'.~:::{•llll:'~:::l 1'~1.~'i All required landscaping and paving as presented in the landscaping/site plan will !!!!!!YES be installed within 2 years after approval of the plan. In accordance with KMC 14.25.040(3), there will be 100% ground cover of planting and continuous maintenance so there will be no exposed soil within three !!!!!!YES years of planting. Flower beds may be considered ground cover. I understand if the project has not started within one year of approval of the landscaping/site plan, the approval may be revoked after the City provides 30 !!!!!!I YES days notice (KMC 14.25.080). AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN APPROVAL: 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. I understand a site visit may be required to process this application. 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