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Home My WebLink About2023-04-26 Planning & Zoning Packet - Work SessionKenai Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Page 1 of 1 April 26, 2023 Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission – Work Session April 26, 2023 ꟷ 5:30 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska www.kenai.city **Telephonic/Virtual Info Below ** Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER B. INTRODUCTION – Linda Mitchell, Planning Director C. PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) D. COMMISSION DISCUSSION 1. Amending Kenai Zoning Code Section 14.20.200-Accessory Structures, for Consistency with the City’s Building Code and Effective Implementation of Code. E. PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (5) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) F. ADJOURNMENT The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81646263934 OR Call: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 816 4626 3934 Passcode: 910992 Meeting ID: 816 4626 3934 Passcode: 910992 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WORK SESSION Amending the Kenai Zoning Code Section 14.20.200 Accessory Structures April 26, 2023 Introduction and Purpose Recent Building Code Adoptions (Ordinance 3334-2022; Effective March 3, 2023) 4.32.015 Local Amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code. R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. One story accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 300 square feet. Permits are required for any electrical, mechanical or plumbing provided. Freestanding decks not structurally attached to another building and not exceeding 30 inches above grade. KZC Section 14.20.320 Definitions Definitions related to Accessory Structures or Buildings Standards Accessory Building A detached building or structure, the use of which is appropriate, subordinate, and customarily incidental to that of the main building or to the main use of the land and which is located on the same lot as the main building or use, except as allowed by a conditional use permit. An accessory building shall be considered to be a part of the main building when joined to the main building by a common wall or when any accessory building and the main building are connected by a breezeway. Accessory Use A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land, building, or structure and located on the same lot or parcel of land. Building Area The total of areas taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level of the principal building and all accessory buildings, exclusive of steps. Coverage Percentage of the total lot area covered by the building area. cont. KZC Section 14.20.320 Definitions Definitions related to Accessory Structures or Buildings Standards Private Garage An accessory building or any portion of a main building used in connection with residential purposes for the storage of passenger motor vehicles. Grade (Ground Level)The average level of the finished ground at the center of all walls to a building. In case walls are parallel to and within five (5) feet of a public sidewalk, the ground level shall be measured at the sidewalk. Lot Coverage That portion of the lot covered by buildings or structures that require a building permit. Secondary Use A use allowed on a lot or parcel of land only if there is also an allowed principal use on the property. Structure That portion of the lot covered by buildings or structures that require a building permit. cont. KZC Section 14.20.320 Definitions Definitions related to Accessory Structures or Buildings Standards Yard An open, unoccupied space, other than a court, unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except where specifically provided by this chapter, on the same lot on which a building is situated. Front Yard A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line of the lot and the nearest exterior wall of the building which is the nearest to the front lot line. Rear Yard A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line of the lot and the nearest exterior wall of the building which is the nearest to the front lot line. Side Yard A yard on each side of a main building and extending from the front lot line to the rear lot line. The width of the required side yard shall be measured horizontally from the nearest point of a side lot line to the nearest part of the main building. KZC Section 14.20.200 Accessory Structures (a)Yard Requirements for Accessory Structures. Where yards are required, accessory structures shall be subject to the same requirements as principal structures except as follows: (1)Covered but unenclosed passenger landings, or storage sheds of not more than one hundred twenty (120) square feet and not more than one (1) story in height may extend into either side yard or rear yard, but such structure shall not be closer than five feet (5') to an adjoining lot; (2)Covered but unenclosed passenger landings, or storage sheds of not more than two hundred (200) square feet, with no side or end longer than sixteen feet (16'), and not more than one (1) story in height may extend into the rear yard, but such structure shall not be closer than five feet (5') to the rear lot line; cont. KZC Section 14.20.200 Accessory Structures (3)Unenclosed outside stairways, fire escapes, porches, or landing places as well as cornices, canopies, eaves, and other similar architectural features not providing additional floor space may extend into a required side or rear yard except within five feet (5') of any lot line; (4)A detached accessory building may be permitted to occupy a rear yard; provided that, not more than one-third (1/3) of the total area of such rear yard shall be so occupied. Except as provided in KMC 14.20.200(a)(1) and KMC 14.20.200(a)(2), setbacks, per development tables, must be maintained if structure requires a building permit; (5)For purposes of this section one (1) story in height is a maximum of twelve feet (12') high as measured from the ground to the highest point of the subject structure roof. cont. KZC Section 14.20.200 Accessory Structures (b)Unoccupied accessory structures may be allowed as a conditional use on a residential parcel that does not have a main building or use of the land only when the parcel on which the unoccupied accessory structure proposed is adjacent to and shares a common lot line with a parcel owned by the same owner and a main building or use is constructed or used on the adjacent parcel. The conditional use for an unoccupied accessory structure on an adjacent parcel shall expire upon transfer of either parcel to a third party and all accessory buildings on adjacent parcels without a main building or main use must be removed. (c)Unoccupied accessory structures allowed as a conditional use on residential parcels adjacent to a parcel owned by the same owner with a main structure or use of the land shall be limited to structures without a permanent foundation and less than four hundred (400) square feet. Considerations •Revise the 120 square feet reference to 300 square feet to be consistent with therecentlyadopted(Residential)Building Code •Provide a minimum of 6 feet or greater setback requirement between accessorystructures/buildings and/or principal buildings. •Remove the Conditional Use Permit for accessory structures on a vacant lot to an alotunderthesameownershipwithanexistingprincipalbuilding. •Add fencing requirements such as maximum height and setbacks. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WORK SESSION Amending the Kenai Zoning Code Section 14.20.200 Accessory Structures April 26, 2023