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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. PZ2022-13KENAI CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2022-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI GRANTING THAT THE PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE HERMANSEN/MILLER HOUSE TO 508 MISSION AVENUE LOCATED AT T 5N R 11 W SEC 6 SEWARD MERIDIAN KN SOUTHEAST PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 38 MEETS DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW FOR THE TOWNSITE HISTORIC DISTRICT APPLICANT: Jet Property Development, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 508 Mission Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: T 5N R 11 W SEC 6 Seward Meridian KN Southeast Portion of Government Lot 38 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04704007 WHEREAS, a complete application for a review of development within the Townsite Historic District was submitted to the City; and, WHEREAS, the existing T 5N R 11W SEC 6 Seward Meridian KN Southeast Portion of Government Lot 38 is located within the Townsite Historic District (TSH Zone) of the City; 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 Lj impact a historic resource within the City. Resolution No. PZ2022-13 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 relocation to 508 Mission Avenue meets the requirements of development within the Townsite Historic District. Section 2. That the development 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, the owner shall be required to obtain a Building Permit. 3. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit for the proposed construction a Landscape/Site plan must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 8th day of June, 2022. AIT, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: Lz/za�t - MEGHAN THIBOD AU, DEPUTY CITY CLERK I IV KENAI City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.kenai.city STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Ryan Foster, Planning Director DATE: June 1, 2022 SUBJECT: PZ2022-13 — Review of Development in Townsite Historic District Applicant: Legal Description Property Address: KPB Parcel No: Lot Size: Existing Zoning: Current Land Use: Land Use Plan: GENERAL INFORMATION Jet Property Development, LLC 53455 Bystedt Ave Kenai, Alaska 99611 T 5N R 11W SEC 6 Seward Meridian KN Southeast Portion of Government Lot 38 508 Mission Avenue 04704007 0.15 acres (approximately 6,534 square feet) Townsite Historic District (TSH) Vacant Mixed Use Jet Property Development, LLC has submitted an application to relocate the Hermansen/Miller House to 508 Mission Street (a vacant lot), which is in danger of falling off the bluff at 605 Main Street. The existing structure is located adjacent to the Kenai Townsite Historic District and is proposed to be moved into the KTHD at 508 Mission Street (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. 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. 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 structure at 605 Main Street was issued Alaska Heritage Resource (AHRS) #KEN -279. 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 (p.196) the Hermansen/Miller House, at 605 Main Street, is adjacent to the KTHD and has received numerous alterations, such as an added dormer, vinyl siding, replacement of original multi -pane windows with large single panes, and removal of a hip -roofed bay. These changes compromised the Design, Workmanship, and Materials of the building, changing its historic appearance. Although the Hermansen/Miller House remains in its original Location, and exhibits some historic Feeling (in the respect that one can sense it was not recently constructed), the many alterations to the property have rendered it not eligible for individual National Register listing. If the Hermansen/Miller House were located within the boundaries of the KTHD, it would not be a contributing property in the District. 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 relocation of the building to 508 Mission Avenue would use the same materials as the existing structure. The property is one of few remaining early Kenai residences from the Early Community Building Era, and is considered the first frame building constructed in Kenai. 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. Although associated with one of the historic themes of the District, Hermansen/Miller House has lost its historic integrity, and would not be a contributing property if located within the KTHD. The relocation, as a residential structure from the early community building era will not 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 "modem 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; (t) Auto body and paint shops None of these uses or structures will be created by the proposed building relocation. Page 2 of 3 Tire City of Kenai I www.kenai.city r� r , 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. Not applicable; the structure is a residential building less than 2,500 square feet. 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, which are vinyl, not metal sided. RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Staff recommend that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve of the proposed relocation 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, the owner shall be required to obtain all appropriate Building Permits. 3. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit for the Proposed construction a Landscape/Site plan must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. ATTACHMENTS A. Application B. Site Plan C. Aerial Map D. Historic District Map E. Photos Page 3 of 3 . l `/ The City of Kenai I www Lenai.city Application for Review of Development in the Townsite Historical (TSH) Zoning City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Department 2K Kenai, Kenai, AK 99611 (907) 283-6200 District planning@kenai.city www.kenai.cfty/planning 'CROPERTYOWNER Name:C �,. 7 1EwQa�fl re Ll !✓ Mailing Address: City: I I State: I NV, jZip Code: PhoneNumber(s): fJETITIa Name: Mailing Address: City: I I State: I jZip Code: Phone Number(s): Email: PROPERTY•' • Kenai Peninsula Borough Petrel # (Property Tax ID): 04T1 O yOo't Physical Address: 3 oS O�iYs�oaJ SC _ Legal Description: tT 5>`S SEtr (v v' 1. r% �8 Acres: • IS [ s• a ON Describe the proposed development and how it is compatible with the TSH District: (JOSS Is a Building Permit Required? QYes ®No 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 Yes 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; ]REQUIRED ATTVCHMENTS 81' Current color photographs of the site and of any existing structures representing both the overall condition of structures and accurately portraying materials and color X Reproducible schematic plans of the proposed construction sufficient to show building size and layout, exterior elevations, proposed materials and colors. %A 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. 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