HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2021-29CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF KENAI
APPROVING THE ATTACHED LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN
APPLICANT: Peninsula Mini Storage LLC
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 511 Van Antwerp Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 4, Jaynes Subdivision Big Mikes Addition
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04935013
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. If a dumpster is installed on site in the future, it 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.
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4. If construction of the project has not started within one year of the approval of the
landscaping/site plan (August 23, 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 August 23,
2023).
Reviewed and approved this 23rd day of August, 2021.
Rya Oster, Planning Director
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning and Zoning - File
FROM: Ryan Foster, Planning Director
DATE: August 23, 2021
SUBJECT: PZ2021-29 — Landscaping Site Plan Administrative Approval
'Applicant: Peninsula Mini Storage LLC
47 Spur View Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
Submitted By:
Peninsula Mini Storage LLC
47 Spur View Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
Requested Action:
Landscaping/Site Plan Approval
Legal Description:
Tract 4, Jaynes Subdivision Big Mikes Addition
Property Address:
511 Van Antwerp Ave.
KPB Parcel No:
Lot Size:
04935013
22.21 Acres (approximately 967,468 square feet)
Existing Zoning:
Heavy Industrial (IH)
Current Land Use:
Vacant
Land Use Plan:
Industrial
GENERAL INFORMATION
The applicants are in the process of constructing three mini -storage buildings on the subject
parcel. The City of Kenai issued building permit to the applicants -for construction of the mink -
storage buildings. One unit will be heated and two units will be unheated. The mini -storage
buildings are adjacent to parcels containing additional mini -storage buildings.
ANALYS I:
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;
The applicant's application and site plan indicate that natural vegetation will be retained
adjacent to and North of the gravel pad.
• A use compatible with surrounding properties;
The adjacent parcel to the South of Van Antwerp Avenue is owned by Peninsula Mini
Storage, Inc and contains numerous storage buildings. The surrounding businesses
Alaska Rubber & Rigging Supply, and Dave Dempster Woodwork have industrial uses.
Additional permits or approvals;
Three building permits were issued by the City of Kenai for the construction of the three
mini -storage units.
• Parking lots must comply with KMC 14.20.250, provides as follows:
One (1) per two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area, but a total of no less
than four (4) spaces. Based on the square footage of the three mini -storage units, 18
spaces are required. The parking spaces are located along the Southeast boundary of
the parcel.
Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.045(d)(2) provides that properties zoned Heavy Industrial
are exempt from paving requirements.
• Snow storage and drainage must be referenced on the site plan;
The applicant's site plan indicates that snow storage will be located in the Southeast
corner of the gravel pad.
• Dumpsters must be screened with a sight -obscuring structure;
The application indicates that a Dumpster will not be on-site.
• Ingress and egress should route traffic away from residential streets;
Access to the parcel is via Van Antwerp Avenue. There are not currently any residential
uses in the area.
• Trees, shrubs, and plants should be appropriate for the climate and not invasive;
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A large portion of the natural vegetation on the parcel has been retained.
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. If a dumpster is installed on site in the future, it 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 (August 23, 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 August 23, 2023).
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution PZ2021-29
2. Application
3. Site Plan
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