HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ08-11 (PZ07-24)Suggested by: Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. PZ08-11 (PZ07-24)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL THAT KMC 14.20.200
{ACCESSORY STRUCTURES) BE AMENDED BY 1) ADDING A SECTION
RESTRICTING THE USE OR STORAGE OF CONEX-TYPE STRUCTURES IN THE
CENTRAL COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND 2) REQUIRING
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES BE BUILT TO MATCH THE PRIMARY BUILDING ON THE
LOT AND 3) PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY USE OF CONEX-TYPE STRUCTURES
DURING CONSTRUCTION PROTECTS AND INCORPORATING THE EXISTING
REQUIREMENT THAT ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OVER 120-SQUARE FEET
REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT.
WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.200 {Accessory Structures) sets out the rules for accessory structures in
the Kenai Zoning Code; and,
WHEREAS, storage or use of conex-type structures for permanent storage in residential zones
can cause unsightly conditions leading to reduced property values; and,
WHEREAS, storage sheds not built to match the primary structure can cause also unsightly
conditions leading to reduced property values; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to restrict the use of conex-type
structures for storage in the Central Commercial and residential zones, and
WHEREAS, a limited exemption should be allowed to provide for temporary storage during
construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI RECOMMENDS THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMEND
KMC 14.20.200 by 1) adding subsection (a}(7) incorporating the existing requirement that
accessory structures over 120-square feet require a building permit and 2) adding subsection (b)
as follows.
1.
(7) Accessory structures over 120-square feet require a building permit as set forth in the
building code incorporated by reference in KMC 4.32.
2.
(b) Storage or use of conex-type structures or storage sheds requiring a building permit in the
Central Commercial and residential zones is restricted as follows:
{1) Under this section "residential zone" means one of the following zones: Rural Residential
Zones, Suburban Residential Zones, Urban Residential Zone, or Townsite Historic Zone.
(2} Conex-type structures or storage sheds must be built to the following standards:
(a) Shall have all wheeled assemblies removed, be placed on non-rot susceptible
blocking or foundation, be roofed and sided or painted to match the primary
building on the lot;
(b} Shall be roofed and sided or painted within two years of the issuance of a building
permit.
(3) Conex-type structures may be used in the Central Commercial and residential zones for
temporary storage during construction projects. A permit is required for this temporary
use and is obtained as part of a building permit. A tempaxaxy conex permit is valid for 90
days with renewal necessary for an additional time period as allowed within the
discretion ofthe Building Official.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 27th day of February 2008.