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RESOLUTION N0. PZ 78-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF KENAI RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT OF THE KENAI MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 21.76, KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH CODE OF
ORDINANCES.
WHEREAS, planning and zoning requires continuous review and updates,
and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Municipal District Zoning Code has not been updated
since 1975, and
WHEREAS:, the Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Kenai has reviewed, in detail, recent changes in State statutes and
Borough ordinances governing planning and zoning, and
WHEREAS, the Borough Assembly has referred this matter to the Advisory
Planning and Zoning Commission for common and public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Advisory Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska to recommend that the
Borough Assembly pass the following proposed amendments to the Kenai
Municipal District Zoning Code, Chapter 21.76, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Code of Ordinances:
1. That section 21.76.070(B)(1)(a) be amended to read: a. One
and two family dwellings.,
2.
3.
That section 21.76.080(B)(1), be amended to read in its entirety
as follows:
a. One and two family dwellings
b. Churches, provided that no part of any building is located
nearer than 30 feet to any adjoining lot or street line
c. Conditional uses as specified in section 21.76.140
d. Uses other than those permitted by this ordinance which
were specifically provided for in convenants of plats which
were valid at time of approval and recording of such plats
are not affected by restrictions of such uses by this ordinance.
That section 21.76.080(C)(1) be amended to read in its entirety
as follows: 1. Minimum lot area - 7,200 square feet.
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4. That section 21.76.140(F) be amended to read as follows:
F. Conditional uses in RR Zone.
1. Multi-family group housing developments with up to four
(4) units may be permitted provided that the following conditions
are met:
a. Maximum lot coverage - 300;
b. Yards around the site, off-street parking and other
development requirements shall be the same as for principal
uses in the RR zone;
c. Water and sewer facilities shall meet the requirements of
all applicable health regulations;
d. The proposed dwelling group will constitute a residential
area of sustained desirability and stability; will be in harmony
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will not
adversely affect surrounding property values;
e. The buildings shall be used only for residential purposes
and customary accessory uses, such as garages, storage spaces
and recreational and community activities;
f. There shall be provided, as part of the proposed development,
adequate recreation areas to serve the needs of the anticipated
population;
g. The development shall not produce a volume of traffic in
excess of the capacity for which the access streets are designed;
h. The property adjacent to the proposed dwelling group will
note be adversely affected.
2. Mobile home parks may be permitted subject to Section 21,76.180.
and provided that they meet the minimum FHA requirements.
3. Greenhouses and tree nurseries and animal boarding establishments
may be permitted provided that setbacks, buffer strips and other
provisions are adequate to assure that the use will not be a
nuisance to surrounding properties. The planning commission shall
specify the conditions necessary to fulfill this requirement.
(Ord. 74-70 S1 (p art), 1974: KPC S20.30.140).
5. That section 21.76.140(G) be amended to read as follows:
G. Conditional uses in RS Zone:
1. Multi-family group housing developments with up to six (6)
units may be permitted providing that the following conditions
are met':
-a. Maximum lot sizes as follows:
Duplex 7,200 square feet
Triplex 8,400 square feet
Fourplex 9,600 square feet
Fiveplex 10,800 square feet
Sixplex 12,000 square feet
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b. Yards around the site, off-street parking and other
development requirements shall be the same as for principal
uses in the RS zone;
c. Water and sewer facilities shall be adequate to supply
the development. A letter of agreement between the applicant
and the City shall accompany the application.
d. The proposed dwelling group will constitute a residential
area of sustained desirability and stability that will be in
harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and
will not adversely affect surrounding property values;
e. The buildings shall be used only for residential purposes
and customary accessory uses, such as garages., storage spaces,
and recreational and community activities;
f. There shall be provided, as part of the proposed development,
adequate recreation areas to serve the needs of the anticipated
population;
g. The development shall not produce a volume of traffic in
excess of the capacity for which the access streets are designed;
h. The property adjacent to the proposed dwelling group will
not be adversely affected.
2. Mobile home parks may be permitted subject to Section
21.76.180 and provided that they meet the minimum FHA requirements.
6. That section 21.76.140(H) be amended to read:
H. Conditional Uses in RU, CG, IL and IH Zones.
1. Crematories operated as part of and in the same structure
as a mortuary may be permitted provided that no indication of
said use shall be evident from the exterior of the mortuary.
2. Restaurants may be allowed in the RU zone, provided that
the proposed location and the characteristics of the site will
not destroy the residential character of the neighborhood
7. That section 21.76.140(I) be amended to read:
I. Conditional uses in IH Zone.
1. Gas manufacture and storage may be permitted provided that
all applicable safety and .fire protection regulations are met.
PASSED BY THE KENAI ADVISORY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION of the
City of Kenai, Alaska, this 18th day of July 1978.
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ROLAND RAYMOND, CHA R N
ATTEST:
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Nor en L. Seals
Planning Secretary