HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2021-32CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF KENAI
APPROVING THE ATTACHED LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN
APPLICANT: James Duffield
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1803 Second Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: T6NR11WSEC31 Seward Meridian KN E1/2 Govt Lot 141
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04314003
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 14.25.010(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. At such time as a building and/or buildings are constructed on the parcels, the applicant
will obtain a Building Permit from the City of Kenai prior to construction and occupancy
of any buildings shown on the site plan.
3. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant must submit a Landscape/Site Plan
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meeting KMC 14.25.030 -Landscaping/site plan requirements, detailing plans for
parking, snow storage, drainage, dumpsters, and any proposed landscaping on the
parcels .
4. A driveway permit is required from the City of Kenai Public Works Department.
5. No snow may be stored in such a manner that could block visibility for ingress and
egress to the parcel.
6. If the clearing and grubbing has not started within one year of the approval of the
landscaping/site plan (August 4, 2022), the approval may be revoked by the
Administrative Official after providing at least thirty (30) Day notice unless extended for
good cause.
7. Any plants used for landscaping will be appropriate for the climate and not invasive per
the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service.
Reviewed and approved this 4th day of August, 2021.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning and Zoning - File
FROM: Ryan Foster, Planning Director
DATE: August 4, 2021
SUBJECT: PZ2021-32 – Landscaping Site Plan Administrative Approval
Applicant: James Duffield
1610 Tanaga Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Submitted By: James Duffield
1610 Tanaga Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Requested Action: Landscaping/Site Plan Approval
Legal Description: T6NR11WSEC31 Seward Meridian KN E1/2 Govt Lot 141
Property Address: 1803 Second Avenue
KPB Parcel No: 04314003
Lot Size: 1.25 Acres (approximately 54,450 square feet)
Existing Zoning: General Commercial
Current Land Use: Vacant
Land Use Plan: Mixed Use
GENERAL INFORMATION
The ap plicants are proposing grubbing and clearing the property and constructing a gravel pad
site.
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.
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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 submitted site plan illustrates the required 10 foot buffer of natural vegetation,
landscaping beds, or planted trees/shrubs along the City street rights-of-way on Second
Avenue and Haller Street. The Kenai Spur-Highway is owned and maintained by the
Alaska Department of Transportation, it is recommended the applicant contact the
Alaska DOT regarding any buffer or landscaping requirements they may have along the
Kenai Spur Highway.
• A use compatible with surrounding properties;
Adjacent parcels to the east and west are zoned General Commercial. The parcel to the
north, across Second Avenue is zoned Suburban Residential. The Kenai Spur Highway is
located to the south of the subject parcel.
• Additional permits or approvals;
When the parcels are further developed a Building Permit and Landscape/Site Plan must
be obtained from the City of Kenai. The Fire Marshal for the City of Kenai must also
approve of the occupancy of the building. A Conditional Use Permit may also be
required depending on whether the intended use is a permitted or conditional use.
• Parking lots must comply with KMC 14.20.250, provides as follows:
There are not any parking lot requirements for the current improvements to the parcels.
At such time as the parcels are further developed, a Landscape/Site Plan must be
submitted to verify that the parking requirements are being met.
• Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.045(d)(1) provides that paving of the parking lot is required.
Non-Applicable at this time – further development of the property will require paving.
• Snow storage and drainage must be referenced on the site plan;
The applicant indicates that drainage will occur toward the front of the lot; there is a ditch
with natural drainage. When the parcels are further developed a Landscape/Site Plan
must be submitted detailing the plans for snow storage and drainage.
• Dumpsters must be screened with a sight-obscuring structure;
Dumpsters are not required at this time. When the parcels are further developed a
Landscape/Site Plan must be submitted detailing the placement of dumpsters.
• Ingress and egress should route traffic away from residential streets;
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A driveway permit is required from the City of Kenai Public Works Department for the
access from Haller Street indicated on the site plan.
• Trees, shrubs, and plants should be appropriate for the climate and not invasive;
At this time, any natural vegetation will be retained. When the parcels are further
developed a Landscape/Site Plan must be submitted detailing the planting of trees,
shrubs and plants.
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. At such time as a building and/or buildings are constructed on the parcels, the applicant
will obtain a Building Permit from the City of Kenai prior to construction and occupancy of
any buildings shown on the site plan.
3. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant must submit a Landscape/Site Plan
meeting KMC 14.25.030 – Landscaping/site plan requirements, detailing plans for parking,
snow storage, drainage, dumpsters, and any proposed landscaping on the parcels.
4. A driveway permit is required from the City of Kenai Public Works Department.
5. No snow may be stored in such a manner that could block visibility for ingress and
egress to the parcel.
6. If the clearing and grubbing has not started within one year of the approval of the
landscaping/site plan (August 4, 2022), the approval may be revoked by the Administrative
Official after providing at least thirty (30) Day notice unless extended for good cause.
7. Any plants used for landscaping will be appropriate for the climate and not invasive per
the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution PZ2021-32
2. Application
3. Site Plan
Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Phone Number(s):
Email:
Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Phone Number(s):
Email:
Acres:
Landscaping/Site Plan
Application
State:
Land Clearing
City of Kenai
Planning and Zoning Department
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8200
planning@kenai.city
www.kenai.city/planning
Zip Code:
Zip Code:
This application is being submitted for: D Retention Basin -see KMC 14.25.025
D 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): ,
How is this property currently being used?
Use of surrounding property -north:
Use of surrounding property -south:
Use of surrounding property -east:
Use of surrounding property -west:
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Home occupations are accessory uses conducted so the average neighbor would no be a re of its existence.
Describe how the home occupation is compatible with other permitted uses and with the residential character of
the neighborbood:
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Will this project require paving for the parking lot? Paving is required for
commercial and multifamily development requiring a building permit valued at one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or more for new construction or DYES NO
improvements which add square footage located between Evergreen Drive and
McCollum Drive/Tinker Lane.
Calculation of Total
Number of Required
Parking Spaces:
Total Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces:
Dimesions of Parking Spaces (width in feet):
Will the parking lot have lighting? DYES ONO
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:
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On-site snow storage areas are shown on the site plan. Snow cannot be placed DYES on required parking spaces or block visibility for ingress and egress.
Will this project require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)? DYES ONO
Describe drainage patterns and features which may affect drainage:
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Is commercial traffic routed away from residential streets?: Ve .s
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Will a dumpster be placed on-site? DYES ~o
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:
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 invasive species will be planted on-site, as defined by the Alaska Cooperative
Extension Service:
Trees, shrubs, and plants should be appropriate for the climate (rate as hardy for
USDA Climatic Zone 3):
W YES
YES
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:
Describe interior and parking lot landscaping or amendment plans for the Administrative Official to consider:
All required landscaping and paving as presented in the landscaping/site plan will
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
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
days notice (KMC 14.25.080).
.11 YES
DYES
.YES
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 . City of Kenai
personnel are authorized to access the abov -re renced property for the purpose of processing this application.
Signature: Date:
Print Name:
For City Use Only Date Application Fee Received:
PZ Resolution Number:
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