HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2021-08KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF KENAI
APPROVING THE ATTACHED LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN
APPLICANT: TKC, LLC
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1614 Second Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Government Lot 107
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04311006
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. No snow may be stored in such a manner that could block visibility for ingress
and egress to the parcel.
3. If construction of the project has not started within one year of the approval of the
landscaping/site plan (March 5, 2022), the approval may be revoked by the
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Administrative Official after providing at least thirty (30) Day notice unless
extended for good cause.
4. Any plants used for landscaping will be appropriate for the climate and not
invasive per the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service.
5. All required landscaping as presented in the approved landscaping plan shall be
installed within two (2) years of the approved landscaping plan (by March 5, 2023).
Reviewed and approved this 5th day of March, 2021.
Ry'W(Foder, Planning Director
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning and Zoning - File
FROM: Ryan Foster, Planning Director
DATE: March 5, 2021
SUBJECT: PZ2021-08 — Landscaping Site Plan Administrative Approval
Applicant:
TKC, LLC
P.O. Box 10658
Bakersfield, CA 93389
Byler Contracting
P.O. Box 877750
Wasilla, AK 99687
Submitted By:
Requested Action:
Landscaping/Site Plan Approval
Legal Description:
Government Lot 107
Property Address:
1614 Second Avenue
KPB Parcel No:
Lot Size:
04311006
2.5 acres
Existing Zoning:
Current Land Use:
Suburban Residential
Single family home
Land Use Plan: I Suburban Residential
GENERAL INFORMATION
The applicant submitted a required landscape site plan on February 24, 2021 and was recently
approved a conditional use permit for eight additional single family homes on the property.
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 14.25.03 — 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;
Dead trees and debris will be removed and replaced with lawns for each unit.
• A use compatible with surrounding properties;
The properties to the North, East, and West are single family homes. A church is located
to the south. All surrounding uses are compatible with the approved single family homes.
Additional permits or approvals;
The applicant is required to obtain a building permit for construction.
• Parking lots must comply with KMC 14.20.250, provides as follows:
The parking requirements are for two spaces per single family dwelling, 2 spaces are
provided via garage and driveway parking for each unit.
Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.045(d)(1) provides that the parking be paved. The
applicant's site plan indicates that the driveways will be paved.
• Snow storage and drainage must be referenced on the site plan;
The applicant's site plan indicates that snow storage shall adjacent to each of the single
family dwelling's driveways.
Dumpsters must be screened with a sight -obscuring structure;
There will not be a dumpster on-site.
• Ingress and egress should route traffic away from residential streets;
Ingress and egress is via McKinley Street and Second Avenue, both residential streets.
• Trees, shrubs, and plants should be appropriate for the climate and not invasive;
No invasive species will be plated on-site as defined by the Alaska Cooperative Extension
Service.
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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. No snow may be stored in such a manner that could block visibility for ingress and
egress to the parcel.
3. If construction of the project has not started within one year of the approval of the
landscaping/site plan (March 5, 2022), the approval may be revoked by the Administrative
Official after providing at least thirty (30) Day notice unless extended for good cause.
4. Any plants used for landscaping will be appropriate for the climate and not invasive per
the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service.
5. All required landscaping as presented in the approved landscaping plan shall be
installed within two (2) years of the approved landscaping plan (by March 5, 2023).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution PZ2021-08
2. Application
3. Site Plan (Exhibit A)
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