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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-27 Planning & Zoning Packet - Work Sessionwith "V ��a .9� e w a Past A � ac with a ���-rtre 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 -283 -3014 1'l l l i 7992 MEMO: TO: Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration DATE: June 21, 2012 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2597-2011 Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table At your June 13th work session, the consensus of the Commission was to recommend Council postpone action on Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 until the update to the Comprehensive Plan is completed. This will allow the Commission to consider recommendations from the Plan. As we have discussed those recommendations could result in a consolidation of zones and recommendations to rezone areas of the City. Because this would be a comprehensive review of the City's zones, zoning, and the Land Use Table, it is likely that the end result would be a new resolution /ordinance. Administration concurs with the Commission's recommendation. At your July 11th meeting, this item will be moved to Unfinished Business. At that meeting, you can formally discuss the ordinance and make a recommendation to Council. I will work with the City Clerk to draft suggested language for the motion. the city o f' KENAI ALASKA �Villa 9 e with a Past, C# with a Future 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 t Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 11107 1992 MEMO: TO: Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration DATE: June 21, 2012 SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan — Implementation Plan Attached is the draft Implementation Plan. Administration has worked with the consultants to draft this document using the information obtained during the public process. For background, I am attaching several documents that provided guidance as the goals and objectives were drafted. Attachments: A. Letter dated May 9, 2011 listing key issues identified from the April 23, 2011 public meeting. B. Letter dated June 14, 2011 listing key issues identified from the June 8, 2011 business meeting. C. Spreadsheet listing all issues that were identified during the public process. These have been categorized by topic. D. Future Land Use Plan Map E. Land Use Plan Classification Descriptions haute Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation e Kenai 2030 ensive Plan Revision rategies and Implementation Your City - Your Plan Page 1 June 13, 2012 bnamte Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Introduction - Framework for the Future Table of Contents 3 Goal 1- Quality of Life: Promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai... , 4 Goal 2 - Economic Development: Provide economic development to support the fiscal health of the community. 8 Goal 3 - Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward looking approach to community growth. 12 Goal 4 - Public Improvements and Services: Provide adequate public improvements and services in Kenai. 15 Goal 5 - Transportation: Provide transportation systems that are efficient and adequate to serve the regional needs of the community 18 Goal 6 - Parks and Recreation: Ensure that Kenai has excellent parks and recreational facilities and opportunities..20 Goal 7 - Natural Hazards and Disasters: Prepare and protect the citizens of Kenai from natural hazards and disasters. 22 Goal 8 - Environmental Resources: Protect and enhance the natural resources and environment of the community25 Your City - Your Plan Page 2 June 13, 2012 Imams Kenai 2030 Introduction - Framework for the Future Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation The following tables list the critical plan elements of Imaame Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Issues are also listed. These are areas of concern that were identified during-the public process, would benefit the City but my not fall within the purview of City government; or may be a long -term objective (over ten years) so wouldn't be acted on during the, trategicp1an for this Comprehensive plan. The visions, goals, objectives and strategies were obtained from1he' public, l :ative organizations, civic organizations, Planning Commissioners and City staff from April 2011 through April 2012. The priority columns will be designated as follows: High priorities - these are objectives and strategies that the City o f Kenai will focus on first. These objectives and strategies are the top priorities identified during the public participation process and those that the City can start working on right away. Median priorities - these are ongoing objectives and strategies that the City can start working on within the next year to ten years but they may involve other agency collaboration or are outside financial resources at this time. Low priorities - these are objectives and strategies that were identified during the public participation proeess.but may not be started within the next ten years. The lead department or agency columns are filled out with the lead City department or other local, state or federal agency responsible for the task. The funding source columns list possible funding sources for the objectives and strategies. Definitions The key elements of the Kenai Comprehensive Plan are its goals, objectives and strategies. Goals are broad statements that describe long -term desired outcomes. Objectives provide more specific information of what can be done to achieve a goal. Strategies describe specific steps that will be taken to reach an objective. Your City - Your Plan Page 3 June 13, 2012 haute Kettat 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Goal 1- Quality of Life: Promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai. Vision: Kenai is a healthy community that provides for the emotional, p teat economic and spiritual well being of all of its citizens, promotes the health and well being for all agegrou,rovides opportunities for lifelong learning, and encourages arts and cultural activities. _ Quality of life issues relate to the general well being of individuals and societies. Some indicators of a community's quality of life include not only wealth and employment, but also the quality of buildings;. cultural activities, physical and mental health, education, recreation and leisure time, and social belonging. Issues: • Affordable health care. • Lifelong learning. • Arts and cultural. • Construction of a multi -use facility for all age groups. • Housing - Affordable with a variety E fhousing options. • Senior services. • Programs that promote health & + .ellness. Moose with twin calves 2011 Your City - Your Plan Page 4 June 13, 2012 Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Imam Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table 1: Goal 1 - Quality of Life: Promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai. Objectives Strategies 1. Provide a variety of formal and informal educational programs. 2. Retain First People's heritage in Kenai. Continue to adequately fund the library. Work with the local Alaska Native organizations to develop signs and maps to add indigenous place names in Kenai. 3. Encourage healthy lifestyles by providing outdoor activities. Collaborate with the local Alaska Native organizations to identify culturally sensitive issues and areas within the City. Develop additional pedestrian and bicycle pathways. 4. Promote beautification programs in Kenai. Create a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community' by keeping walkways and bikeways clear of obstructions and maintained year round. Review landscaping requirements for commercial developments and determine if they should be revised. Consider establishing landscaping requirements in all zoning districts. * FHA = Federal Highway Administration Priority Department Administration City Administration Planning Parks & Recreation Native Organizations City Administration Planning City Native Organizations Planning Parks & Recreation Public Works City State FHA* Public Works Parks & Recreation City Planning Parks & Recreation City Planning Parks & Recreation City Your City - Your Plan Page 5 June 13, 2012 Imam Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation ►sec Ives Strategies Consider increasing landscaping in city maintained rights of way. 5. Ensure that Kenai is a community where people and property are safe. 6. Nurture the community's youth by supporting healthy activities. 7. Actively provide senior services. Consider establishing a City - sponsored grant beautification program. Continue to fund police and fire at levels adequate to provide for pu is safety; Identify areas of the community that require lighting 'ad sidewalks for, pedestrian safety.' +' Identify high - density areas whore speed limits may need reduced especially in areas around schools, parks, etc. Priority Medium Medium High Medium Department Parks & Recreation City Planning Parks & Recreation Planning Public Safety Public Safety Public Works City City City Medium Public Safety Public Works City Apply for grants that increase recreational facilities and activities for youth. Medium Parks & Recreation City Support development of additional senior housing. Promote services available at the Senior Center. Support senior and health agencies and the private sector in their efforts to provide an assisted living facility for the community. Medium Medium Medium Administration Senior Services City Senior Services City Senior Services City Your City - Your Plan Page 6 June 13, 2012 bnaeme Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 8. Consider nominating the Townsite Historic District Survey (TSH) to the National Register Historic District Review the 1995 TSH survey and recommendations from the survey. Update the TSH to add new information regarding structures in the survey. Research criteria to determine if the TSH would be included in the National Register Historic District. Priority Medium Medium Medium Department Administration Ci Administration Administration City City Your City - Your Plan Page 7 June 13, 2012 Imam Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Goal 2 — Economic Development: Provide economic development to support the fiscal health of the community. V sir n Kenai is a healthy ° community that provides for~ the emotional, physical, economic and spiritual well being of all of its citizens, Promotes the health and well being for all age groups, provides opportunities for lifelong learning, nd encourages arts and cuitt4raif :tr� jitl<e. a Quality of life issues relate to the general well being of individuals and societies. Some indicators of a community's quality of life include not only wealth and employment, but also the quality of building &, cultural activities, physical and mental health, Public infrastructure, sensible regulations, public - private partnerships, efficient and coordinated service delivery, industry advocacy, marketing, economic analysis, and the dissemination of timely information all represent legitimate venues for government to promote economic development. Issues: • Adequate regional public infrastructure to support development. • Vacant commercial buildings in the community. • Buildings that are in disrepair. • Attract business and industry to relocate to Kenai through the promotion of recreation and leisure opportunities, quality schools, cultural entities, low crime rates, a skilled workforce and clean air /water, • Capitalize on the benefit of the Knai Airport to attract business and industry. • Promote development of the harbor and waterfront. Ii1 -N;∎1 \'l tillt)Iiti Y, t`7.1tiRAI (r,uI -i Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center Your City - Your Plan Page 8 June 13, 2012 Medium Medium Medium Medium "name Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table 2: Goal 2 - Economic Development: Provide economic development to support the fiscal health of the community. Objectives Strategies Priority . Promote opportunities for job security. Develop City internships, apprenticeships, on the job training, and student hire programs. Use regional economic and workforce statistics to match the most suitable type of industry for particular areas and then market these areas. Compete for the siting of large industrial or manufacturing companies by promoting advantages such as transportation, access-of developed industrial Iocations. 10. Implement business-friendly regulations, taxation and incentives. Consider property tax abatement and. other forms' of tax relief as a development incentive. Department Administration Human Resources JIM City 'Administration City Administration Administration Finance City City Your City - Your Plan Page 9 June 13, 2012 hnaante Kew 2030 Objectives Strategies Research cost and benefits of reverse taxation or tax deferral for improvements to support business incentives. Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 11. Recruit specific businesses that are necessary for the local economy to be maintained. Encourage the oil and gas industry to locate in Kenai to capitalize on economic value of natural resources. Market Kenai as a health center destination. Pursue retail business opportunities. Establish City theme and /or brand to help market Kenai as a business and industrial center. Capitalize on the tourism industry by marketing tourist-oriented businesses. Review development options allowed in the Old Town area and determine if they need to be rev.i.$ed. Consider incentives for redevelopment of Old Town. Priority Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Department Administration City Administration KCCVC* City KCCVC Administration City KCCVC KCCVC Administration City KCCVC KCCVC Administration City KCCVC KCCVC Administration City KCCVC KCCVC Administration City Planning Planning Finance City Your City - Your Plan Page 10 June 13, 2012 IntaGme Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Advertise that Kenai is an adaptable, consumer - friendly, technology - advanced, innovative, and performance - driven, environment to attract technology -based and knowledge -based industries. Work with State to manage Viii promote commercial and rt fisheries. Medium Medium Administration KCCVC City KCCVC Administration City State Your City - Your Plan Page 11 June 13, 2012 Imam Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Goal 3 — Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward - looking approach to community growth. Vision: Kenai.inmplements a forward- looking approach to community growth and development by establishment of several different zoning districts that reflect the needs of each district; providing commercial, industrial, and residential areas suited to current and pmbable future grr vth, Use of land includes traditional and current activities of City residents as well as resource development on public and private lands. It also addresses how lands within Kenai should be used to meet the needs of residents and allow for community growth. The City has land management regulations (Title 14 Planning and Zoning) that determine how lands are zoned for different uses and how uses should be managed. One of the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan: is to guide how land management regulations are used and revised. : + . **: +:. Issues • Make Kenai a "place to pause" for residents an visitors by creating more attractive public areas. • Research methods to protect property values'Oliti ,.j citizens from adverse effects of noise. • Ensure an adequate supply of land is available for future uses. Kenai Dipnet Fishery 2011 Your City - Your Plan Page 12 June 13, 2012 Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium butane Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table 3: Goal 3 - Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward - looking approach to community growth and development. Objectives 12. Review zoning and subdivision codes for present and future land uses. Strategies Reexamine zoning definitions. Audit City zones and amend zoning a s neede ` .. meet land use objectives. Identify areas not suitable for development. Review landscaping ordinance to ensure buffers are required to protect neighborhoods. Consider zoning amendments for properties adjacent to highway corridors. Review incompatible uses in zones. Review recreation zone to determine types of uses that should be permitted, i.e., racetrack, ATV, snow machine trails and other similar activities. Identify areas that should be zoned recreation. Review the Land Use Table to ensure uses provided for in zones are compatible with the intent of the zone. Encourage creative subdivision design for residential areas. Priority Medium Medium High Department Planning City Planning City Planning City Planning City Planning City Planning City Planning Public Safety City Planning City Planning City Planning City Your City - Your Plan Page 13 June 13, 2012 Imam Kenai 2030 Objectives 13. Review siting for oil and gas developments Strategies Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Priority Department Amend subdivision code to consolidate access via frontage roads or by shared driveways onto main streets /highways. Amend subdivision code to add a requirement to reserve open space and parklands in new. subdivisions. Amend landscaping code to require :retention of natural vegetation during development Promote neighborhood beautification programs. Review siting for oil and gas developments to determine whether these deve•lopn;ents should be allowed .n resident1 neighborhoods. Develop standards or g ldelines for oil and gas deveiopmen :. Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Planning City Planning C. Planning Parks & Recreation Planning Planning City City City City Your City - Your Plan Page 14 June 13, 2012 Intume Kenai 203O Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Goal a - Public Improvements and Services: Provide adequate public improvements and services in Kenai. Vision, Kenai enanar-ages public involvement in decision making, has well- planned public art `tnstftutidnat facilities that meet the health, education, governmental and social service needs of all citizens; has an integrated efficient and cost - effective network of utilities and public improvements and is a community where the public feels safe Kenai is a home rule city within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Public infrastructure includes City facilities such as water and sewer systems, roads, airport, port, library, parks and recreation facilities, and senior center. Public services include public safety, senior services, planning and zoning and administrative services. Issues: • Investigate possible areas for ATV (motorcross /snow machines), ;trail systems. : :: ........ . • Pursue public trans :prtation option • Investigate public free Wi-Fi. • Determine feasibility and need for more senior housing. • Investigate & support city -wide . recycling programs. • Research viability of wind, tide, biomass and /or geothermal energy sources. Kenai City Hall Your City - Your Plan Page 15 June 13, 2012 Imam Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table 4: Goal 4 - Public Improvements and Services: Provide adequate public improvements and services in Kenai. Priority 14. Evaluate feasibility /need for public improvements. Continue to secure the funding for the Kenai River bluff erosion project. Investigate options to provide + +. separation on the roadway between the street and pedestrians. Erect signage at bicycle paths crossings;. to alert drivers that there are pedestrians on the bicycle paths. Medium Encourage the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to place signs alerting drivers of bicyclists on the Bridge: Access Road and other high traffic areas. Inventory existing utilities and identify and prioritize upgrades. Research feasibility of extending water /sewer to Beaver Loop Road and Valhalla: Subdivision. Medium Medium Department City Administration Public Works Planning City Public Works City State Public Works City State Public Works City Public Works City Your City - Your Plan Page 16 June 13, 2012 lmaGme Kcal 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Objectives 15. Provide a wide variety of opportunities for the public to participate in local land use decision Strategies Continue to use social media as well as other methods to reach a broad range of citizens. Upgrade the City website. Enhance services through technology. 16. Maintain existing water /sewer utilities Continue efforts to improve the water in Kenai. Maintain and improve vvben necessary street lights, City roads and 1uldings. 17. Consider additional city activities Promote recycling at City facilities and and services. in the community. Develop and implement a coordinated plan for IT services. Focus on short and long -term data storage and operations. Expand Library programming for all age groups. Provide video conferencing at the Library for community use. Promote the Library as a community center. Priority High High Medium High Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium High Department Administration Information Technology City Information Technology City Administration Information Technology City Public Works Administration City Public Works City Public Works City Administration Information Technology City Administration Information Technology City Library City Library City Administration Library City Your City - Your Plan Page 17 June 13, 2012 IntaGDie Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Goal 5 - Transportation: Provide transportation systems that are efficient and adequate to serve the regional needs of the community. VVsian: Kenai Municipal Airport is a gateway to the Kenai Peninsula and West Cook Inlet; the roads will be designed, constructed, and maiattainedfor year-round uce ,and the harbor will as ion as a vital facility for water connection to other areas in the State, Kenai is accessible by the Sterling Highway to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Canada and the lower 48 states. The City -owned Kenai Municipal Airport provides a 7,575 -foot asphalt runway, a 2,000-foot gravel strip, a floatplare strip, and helicopter service. A fully staffed Flight Service Station is located in the City. The Kenai City Doc and boat ramp are located near the mouth of the Kenai River. There are also a number of private commercial fish processing docks. Moorage is by buoys anchored in the Kenai River. Issues: • Support development of: ➢ Alternative transportation opportunities such as a ferry, train, ride share, and bus systems. ➢ Pedestrian pathways - sidewalks, bike paths, and trails. y Completion of the 4 -lane highway between Kenai and Soldotna. ➢ Completion of the Unity Bike Path., fr Pedestrian /green space with new road construction. Road Work in Kenai Your City - Your Plan Page 18 June 13, 2012 bum Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table 5: Goal 5 - Transportation: Provide transportation systems that are efficient and adequate to serve the regional needs of the community. 11111111111 18. Fulfill the Kenai Municipal Airport's primary mission, "To be the commercial air transportation gateway to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Cook Inlet." Rezone airport lands to industrial. Promote development of airp.ort:I:and . Actively market leases of the airport industrial park. Research the cost and benefit of establishing a tax free zone at the airport. 19. Monitor progress of Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Pursue local road projects through annual budget requests from the STIP. Collaborate with the State to widen the Kenai Spur Highway to four lanes and to provide turn lanes. 20. Establish maintenance program for City's transportation system. Inventory City rights -of -way, sidewalks, and trials. Prioritize maintenance for streets, sidewalks, and trails based on criteria established in City's maintenance program Priority High High High Medium Medium High Medium Medium Department Planning Airport Administration Airport Administration Airport Administration Airport Finance Administration City City City City City Administration City State Public Works City Public Works City Your City - Your Plan Page 19 June 13, 2012 IniaQrne Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Goal 6 — Parks and Recreation: Ensure that Kenai has excellent parks and recreational facilities and opportunities. u Kenai enkw aces the q se ivies t.tyof life f r uli citizens ugh Parks dnd recreational facilhtlars, proglwrns, and community The City provides a wide array of services, including seasonal recreation programs, a teen center, city parks, and beautification of city streets and parks. Facilities include the Recreation Center, ten parks totaling over 180 acres, and two major trail networks. The Parks and Recreation Department manages park and open spaces, including turf and sport field maintenance, playground maintenance, trash removal, facility and trail maintenance, management of volunteers, and stewardship of undeveloped open space. Issues: • Construct a multipurpose facility for all age groups. • Encourage inclusion of year -round walkable and bicycle - safe trails in road construction projects. • Promote optimization of green'space for recreation. • Designate areas for future parks /trails. • Develop guidelines to separate pedestrian pathways from traffic. • Protection of the Kenai River, wetlands, and environmentally sensitive areas Leif Hansen Memorial Park Your City - Your Plan Page 20 June 13, 2012 Imam Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table 6: Goal 6 - Parks and Recreation: Ensure that Kenai has excellent parks and recreational facilities and opportunities, Objectives 21. Create greenbelts around the community. Strategies Provide greenbelts along right- of -w.ay corridors. Determine if there are areas that would be appropriate to rezone for green/open space buffer zones, more green spaces, and. more recreation zones. 22. Maintain existing recreational opportunities and plan for new parks and recreation improvements. Continue to support city- sponsored youth activities such as little league and disc golf. Support projects thatprovide additional quality outdoor and indoor recreation. Consider educational program to install informative displays to explain the importance of preserving and protecting vwetlands and other natural features. Implernent Parks and Recreation plans. Priority Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Investigate the need for property to be set aside for future facilities. Medium Department Mr Public Works City Planning Parks & Recreation City Administration Parks & Recreation City Administration City Parks & Recreation Public Works City State Recreation City Planning Parks & Recreation City Your City - Your Plan Page 21 June 13, 2012 Imam Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation • Goal 7 - Natural Hazards and Disasters: Prepare and protect the citizens of Kenai from natural hazards and disasters.. J Kenai has coordinated and proactive pub w policies, emergency plans and procedu res, and educational programs that minimize. the risk to th8 co n urrmty1°0;11 natural hazards and disasters, Kenai's natural hazards identified in the Hazard Mitigation Plan include erosion, wildland fires, floods, volcanoes, earthquakes, and a Iow risk of a tsunami. Issues: • Bluff Erosion. • Conservation easements along the Kenai River. • Continued public educational programs. • Development in designated hazard areas; +Y? Kenai River Bluff Your City - Your Plan Page 22 June 13, 2012 Inmate Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table 7: Goal 7 - Natural Hazards and Disasters: Prepare and protect the citizens of Kenai from natural hazards and disasters. •jec Ives 23. Implement the Hazard Mitigation Plan strategies. Strategies Develop and demonstrate defensible space and landscaping techniques to encourage community and home • construction contractor participation. Reduce fuels in hazard areas and emergency egress routes in cooperation with the Kenai Penir su a Spruce Bark Beetle Mitigation Office, State Division of Forestry and landowners. Raise public awareness of the . possible Magnitude of flood damage and debris based on historical events u. sing on site visits and meetings during the permit process. Educate the public of the importance ofsecu.ring of docks, vehicles, trash and utilities (LPG tanks, fuel tanks, etc.) to reduce loss and reduce influx of debris into waterways during floods. Alert the public to the harmful effects of volcanic ash fallout to Iife and property. Priority High High Medium Medium Medium Department Public Safety City Public Safety City KPB State Public Works Planning City KPB State Public Works Planning Public Safety City KPB State City KPB Your City - Your Plan Page 23 June 13, 2012 bnaerne Kenai 2030 Objectives Strategies Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Priority Department Continue cooperative advisements to the public via Borough Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Local media, and City of Kenai websites during periods of increased volcanic and seismic activity. Provide information regarding measures to prevent illness and damage to air intake of homes, vehicles and businesses. Prepare citizens and the built environment to better survive the hazards associated with earthquakes through the promotion of public education. Promote the .practice of sheltering in place, and encourage the preparation ofcitizens for self- sufficiency in a post earthquake scenario. Continue cooperative advisements to public via Borough OEM, local media, and Local emergency responders to collectively evacuate the public. Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Public Safety City KPB Public Safety City Public Safety City KPB Public Safety Public Safety City KPB City KPB Your City - Your Plan Page 24 June 13, 2012 lncaGme Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Goal 8 - Environmental Resources: Protect and enhance the natural resources and environment of the community. Ileum practices mindful stew ardsh a of i?ae tat ra _resources a enhanced for their viOix:City rraa It es. in perpetuity, viroa men t io ensure they are protected and Kenai's scenic setting amid diverse natural resources is a pervasive part `* ,.. F:4'f'4\ 0 local daily life and an important economic and recreational asset. Th-e, • + u:, Kenai River is a world-famous sportfishing destination, especially " .. + known for its king salmon and river recreation opportunities. The Kenai ''St. River estuary, wetlands, and nearby uplands provide vital_habiat.for diverse fish and wildlife. '' :h <r+ Issues: • Zoning and development in sensiieareas (Kenai River, fl1cod plains, wetlands, dunes, etc.). • Identification of sensitive areas along the Kenai River. • Separation of public trails froth environmentally sensitive areas. • Mitigation strategies for the impact of the dip :net fishery. Environmental Resources Your City - Your Plan Page 25 June 13, 2012 Immune Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table 8: Goal 8 - Environmental Resources: Protect and enhance the natural resources and environment of the community. Objectives 24. Maintain and improve protection of the Kenai River and wetland areas. Strategies Divert public trails away from sensitive salmon spawning steams.; - '> Increase education efforts to pro tot wetlands, riverbanks and areas important to salmon rearing through signage describing importance of habitat. Encourage protection of critical wetlands by obtaining conservation easements. Priority Medium Medium Medium Department orA en Parks & Recreation Public Works Parks & Recreation Administration Planning City City City Your City - Your Plan Page 26 June 13, 2012 the ciy o/' KENAll ALASKA May 9, 2011 114lfaae with a Past, Ci • with a Esters" 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: (907) 283 -7535 / FAX: (907) 283 -3014 www.ci.kenai,ak.us Thank you for participating in the City of Kenai Comprehensive Strategic Planning Session on April 23, 2011. It was exciting to see community members come together to plan for the future of the City. Approximately 80 people participated in the session and there were lots of issues and ideas discussed. The facilitators reviewed ideas from each group and prepared a list of key issues. These key issues will provide guidance in drafting goals for the plan. Objectives to meet the goals will address specific ideas. There will be several processes involved in the development of the Plan including public meetings, a scientific survey, and a web -based survey to fist a few. vvv v Key Issues Review zoning for present and future land use to provide for: • Residential • Commercial • Conservation • Recreation • Industrial • Commercial /business sectors • Townsite Historic Support public transportation on the Kenai Peninsula. Promote increased recreational opportunities /activities for the community, especially youth. Support development of a trail system for pedestrian /biking activities. Halt erosion of the Kenai River bluff. Promote consistent enforcement of ordinances and zoning. Topics identified during the visioning process that did not appear in responses to the two key questions: • Support senior housing • Develop cemetery > Protect fisheries and wildlife • Develop City-wide Wi -Fi > Development of airport and airport industrial park > Revise subdivision code Review landscape standards > Enhance landscaping in public right -of -ways Establish City theme /brand Attached to this letter are tables showing the top three issues from each group in response to the two key questions. All of the ideas from the groups can be reviewed through a Zink on the City's web page www,ci.kenai.ak.us under "Hot Topics." As future meetings are scheduled, we will send notices and place advertisements in the newspaper and on the City's web site. We hope you will be able to continue to participate in this worthwhile project. If you have questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely. % Marilyn K. Kebschull, AICP Planner, City of Kenai the dityof KENQI ALASKA June 14, 2011 'Village with a Past, Ci with a Ft/di/ire" 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: (907) 283 -7535 / FAX: (907) 283 -3014 www.ci.kenai.ak.us Thank you for participating in the City of Kenai Comprehensive Strategic Planning Session for businesses on June 8, 2011. It was exciting to see community members come together to plan for the future of the City. Approximately 30 people participated in the session and a broad range of issues and ideas were presented, The facilitators reviewed ideas from each group and prepared a list of key issues. The key issues identified from this meeting will be combined with key issues from other public meetings and will provide guidance in drafting goals for the Plan. Objectives to meet the goals will address specific ideas. There will be several processes involved in the development of the Plan including public meetings, a scientific survey, and a web - based survey to list a few. Key issues assembled from the June 81h meeting were: Recruit/attract new types of businesses: • Educational • Technology • Medical • Oil & Gas Industry Capitalize on strategic development of the airport: • Tax Free Zone • Airport Business Park • Industrial Zoning ▪ Basic infrastructure improvements: • Lighting • Sidewalks • Roads & Trails • Support development of business incentives: • Reverse Taxation • Tax Deferral for Improvements • City Sponsored Matching Grant Beautification Program • City Facilitation and Support for Development of Infrastructure for New Businesses Collaborate with marketing & tourism entities to develop a plan for Kenai: • Convention Center • Downtown Destination Center o Old Town o City Center • Branding • Harbor/Waterfront Development Attached to this letter are the lists of the ideas from each of the four groups. Symbols shown on these pages represent ideas that were identified by the respective group as similar. The ideas shown at the top of the sheets show the top priorities for each group and the scores given to the ideas by the group. The information from this meeting will be added to the City's web page and can be viewed through a link at www.ci.kenai.ak.us under "Hot Topics." As future meetings are scheduled, notices will be sent to past participants and advertisements will be placed in the newspaper and on the City's web site. The City hopes you continue to participate in this worthwhile project. If you have questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Marilyn K. Kebschull, AICP Planner, City of Kenai Page 1 of 7 A 1 B 1 C I D 1 Summary of Comprehensive Plan Input - 9 -22 -01 2 Note: All meetings occurred in 2011 except for 2010 Town Meeting 3 4 Issue Topic Rating Meeting 5 Establish & enforce commercial landscaping Beautification 8 Public 6 Trees; Encourage trees on dead concrete zone; Beautification 4 Public 7 City wide junk clean up Beautification 3 Bd /Comm 8 9 Encourage beautification Beautification 2 Town Hall Beautification and maintenance of city facilities Beautification 1 Dept Head_ 10 11 12 Job /business creation, protect residential area Business 15 Public Business friendly regulation and taxation Business 13 Bussiness 13 14 Recruit specific business Business 12 Bussiness Business - attractive climate for new businesses Business 11 Bussiness 15 Business incentives Business 9 Bussiness 16 Lower costs of commercial properties - especially vacant properties Business 7 Public 17 Aggressively pursue retail business opportunities Business 3 Public 18 19 Promote industry with small locally owned business Business 2 Town Hall Provide quality of residential living to entice bus. Business 1 Bussiness 20 21 22 Identify City Center business district; discourage sprawl City Center 10 Public Encourage residential /commercial dev in city center - move airport north City Center 9 Public 23 Downtown destination district City Center 8 Bussiness 24 Hire a professional to develop a city center & plan City Center 7 Public 25 Develop a downtown Kenai City center with walking mall City Center 6 Town Hall 26 27 Plan & Develop city center; Move City Hall to city center City Center 6 Public Vitalized central downtown City Center 5 Public 28 Utilize and develop land in city center City Center 5 Public 29 Revitalize midtown (vacant buildings) City Center 4 Bd /Comm 30 Develop city center City Center 3 3 Town Hall Bussiness 31 City center - define and develop City Center 32 Strong city center with no strip mall City Center 3 Public 33 Focus on city center vs. strip mall concept City Center 2 Public 34 35 Collaboration in decision - making process Collaboration 12 Town Hall 36 Look for ways to say "yes" Collaboration 3 Town Hall 37 Teamwork resoources (bring organizations together to problem solve Collaboration 3 Town Hall 38 39 Airport - strategic development Development 13 Bussiness Establish 40 light commercial zone in undeveloped areas - Marathon Rd. Development 12 Public 41 Airport - capitalize Development 11 Bussiness_ 42 Marketing and economic development Development 10 Bussiness Page 1 of 7 A B C D 4 Issue Topic Rating Meeting 43 Better long -term planning & incentives to occupy /fill empty buildings Development 10 Public 44 Oil and gas - support development Development 9 Bussiness 45 Economic development (employment, incentives, sustainable tax base) Development 9 Town Hall 46 Promote development of airport lands Development 8 Bd /Comm 47 City branding Development 8 Bussiness 48 Promote industry and jobs Development 6 Bd /Comm 49 Diversify economic base & maintain small town Development 6 Bd /Comm 50 Destination marketing Development 6 _ Bussiness 51 Secure drift boat pull out Development 4 Bd /Comm 52 Old town development (cultural & arts center) Development _ 4 Bussiness 53 Incentives to make existing vacant buildings available Development 4 Public 54 Airport - Change airport zoning to heavy industrial Development 4 Public 55 Airport - Define airport lands separately from conservation Development 4 Public 56 Promote community as a place to live Development 3 Bd /Comm 57 Airport Development Development 3 Bussiness 58 Facilitate mixed use zoning in city center (i.e., residential /commercial) Development 3 Public 59 Use media to attact businesses to Kenai Development 2 Bd /Comm 60 Promote economic value of natural resources Development 2 Public 61 Centralized commercial development Development 2 Public 62 Prioritize commercial development. Coop with Soldotna Development _ 1 Public 63 Airport - Rezone airport area to commercial Development 1 Public 64 65 Utilize the strong school system and college Education 2 Town Hall 66 67 Prioritize renewable energy (wind, tides, biomass, geothermal) Energy 16 Town Hall 68 Make the City a model of energy efficiency Energy 9 Town Hall 69 Develop enough petroleum Energy 8 Public - 70 Natural gas vehicles Energy 3 Town Hall 71 increase City perform energy audit - reduce carbon footprint & renewable Energy 2 Town Hall 72 73 Protect bluff, river banks & beach Erosion 11 Public 74 Stabilize bluff by Senior Center Erosion 9 Bd /Comm 75 76 Strong adherence to mandated fiscal & program audits Fiscal policy 2 Public 77 78 Mitigate impact of dip net fishery; Better control Fishery 6 Public 79 Promote dipnet fishery as travel destination Fishery 4 Bd /Comm 80 Create revenes from dipnet fishery Fishery 2 Bd /Comm 81 Management of dip net fishery Fishery 1 Public Page 2 of 7 Page 3 of 7 A B C D 4 Issue Topic Rating Meeting 82 83 Restrictions on the industrial zoning in the flood plain Flooding 1 Public 84 85 Greenbelts along Spur Highway & neighborhood with zoning change Greenbelts 15 Public 86 Conservation zone w /landscaping between commercial & residential zones Greenbelts 13 Public 87 Create a greenbelt zone; Greenbelts 6 Public 88 Develop /Rezone for green /open space buffer zones; Greenbelts 5 Public 89 90 91 92 93 More green spaces, more trees Greenbelts 2 Town Hall River and wetland protection; Zone protected areas to buffer the river; "heavy Habitat 13 Public Limit industrial" touching river to marine /fisheries Habitat 10 Public Wetlands, riverbanks and areas important to salmon rearing Habitat 9 Public 94 Sensitive areas zones; Lower river & upper river above industrial zone Habitat 5 Public 95 Reclassify conservation and wetland areas; Habitat 4 Public 96 Keep public trails away from sensitive salmon spawning streams Habitat 3 Public 97 98 Keep critical wetlands contact within conservation easements Habitat 1 Public 99 Improve substance abuse programs Health 9 Public 100 Programs that promote health and well being Health 7 Town Hall 101 Responsibility for health at a persona and community level Health 6 4 Town Hall 102 Implement policies to promote healthy families Health Public 103 Support affordable health care Health 3 Public 104 Water quality (e.g., rainwater catchment with filtering Health 3 3 1 Town Hall 105 Health /welfare, inside playground, safety, senior envornment, etc. Health Town Hall 106 Be aware of environmental toxins Health Town Hall 107 108 Promote old town historical value Historic 1 Public 109 110 Build strong infrastructure: roads, sewer, bluff Infrastucture 14 Public 111 Convention center Infrastucture _ 9 Bussiness 112 Develop waterfront Infrastucture 8 Bussiness 113 expanding Repair existing infrastructure, buildings, businesses before Infrastucture 8 Town Hall 114 Convention center Infrastucture 6 Bussiness 115 Basic infrstructure improvements Infrastucture 4 Bussiness 116 Convention center and tourism Infrastucture 3 Bussiness 117 diversify economic base & maintain small town Infrastucture 2 Bd /Comm Page 3 of 7 A B C D Issue Topic 118 Convention & meeting facility In Rating Meeting Page 4 of 7 11g Water /sewer extension to Beaver loop and Valhalla subdivision Infrastucture 1 Public 120 121 Lifestyle enhancement Lifestyle 9 Bussiness 122 123 Implement city mission statement Mission 9 Dept Heads 124 Set goals to reflect mission Mission 2 Dept Heads 125 126 Preserve rural residential across from Kenai High Neighborhoods 20 Public 127 Protect neighborhoods - zoning /policies w/ few exceptions Neighborhoods 13 Public 128 Limit conditional uses in residential zones Neighborhoods 13 Public 129 Residental buffered from commercial Neighborhoods 8 Town Hall 130 Respect residential areas before commercial development occurs close by Neighborhoods 7 Public 131 Protection of the homeowners rights Neighborhoods 6 Public 132 Protect property values and citizens from adverse effects of noise Neighborhoods 6 Public 133 Encourage creative subdivision design Neighborhoods 5 Public 134 Don't zone beyond rural residential on Spur Highway towards Soldotna Neighborhoods 5 Public 135 Do not revise zoning against the will of residential neighborhoods Neighborhoods 4 Public 136 Restrict incompatable commercial uses in residential zones Neighborhoods 4 Public 137 Tie neighborhoods together - block party Neighborhoods 2 Public 138 139 140 141 Year round walkable, bikeable safe trails Parks & Rec 12 Public 142 Bike and path network throughout city Parks & Rec 9 Public 143 Make Kenai a walkable and bikeable city Parks & Rec 8 Public 144 Multi -use facility (indoor) all ages Parks & Rec 8 Public 145 Develop outdoor and indoor recreation Parks & Rec 7 Public 146 Quality indoor recreation for adults and youoth Parks & Rec 7 Public 147 Optimize green space development Parks & Rec 5 Bd /Comm 148 Sports stadium /community gathering with focus on teen activities Parks & Rec 4 Town Hall 149 Designate areas for future parks & trails Parks & Rec 4 Public 150 Pave boat launch parking lot Parks & Rec 2 Bd /Comm 151 New trails and informative displays Parks & Rec 2 Public 152 trails and bird viewing Parks & Rec 1 Bd /Comm 153 Indoor park facility Parks & Rec 1 Bd /Comm 154 Nice park on Marathon Road Parks & Rec 1 Public Page 4 of 7 Page 5 of 7 - -TT -- A B C D 4 Issue Topic Rating Meeting 155 156 Public input - improve Public involve 13 Dept Heads 157 Broad range of citizen participation Public involve 7 Dept Heads 158 Change city government culture from adversarial to open & collaborative Public involve 5 Town Hall 159 Improve public notification of city decisions & actions Public involve 3 Public 160 Encourage collaborative process for setting policy Public involve 2 Public 161 Access for "plans room" Public involve 1 Public 162 163 Continued and intense law enforcement Public safety 2 Public 164 165 Promote senior and youth connections Seniors 6 Public 166 Expand senior living in city center Seniors 5 Public 167 New vans for Senior Center Seniors 4 Bd /Comm 168 More affordable senior housing Seniors 4 Public 169 Promote Anchor Trailer Park for seniors Seniors 3 Bd /Comm 170 Energy Efficient improvements - Sr. Ctr. Seniors 3 Bd /Comm 171 Sustained affordability for seniors Seniors 3 Public 172 Sustain and improve senior services Seniors 3 Public 173 Promote Kenai as a retirement designation Seniors 3 Public 174 More rooms for storage and activities Sr. Ctr. Seniors 2 Bd /Comm 175 Improve efficiency and service Service 2 Dept Head. 176 Upgrade city website Services 8 Dept Head. 177 Enhance services through technology Services 5 Dept Head. 178 Establish fiscal note process for sig. Projects Services 4 Dept Head_ 179 Customer service workshops Services 2 Dept Head_ 180 Market city services Services 1 Dept Head. 181 182 Pioneer alt energy and food independence Sustainability 5 Public 183 Develop more senior housing Sustainability 4 Public 184 Incentives for alternative energy Sustainability 3 Public 185 Encourage sustainable communities Sustainability 3 Public 186 Create city commission for sustainability Sustainability _ 3 Town Hall 187 Promote more recycling Sustainability 2 Public 188 Buy local policy Sustainability 2 Public 189 Promote agriculture, greehouses and education Sustainability 2 Town Hall 190 Encourage local food classes for hunter /gathering Sustainability 2 Town Hall 191 Better balance between economic development and quality of lifew Sustainability 1 Town Hall 192 Attract clean industry Sustainability 1 Town Hall 193 194 Facilitate year -round tourism Tourism 5 Bd /Comm 195 Tourism Tourism 4 J Bussiness Tourism 196 year - walking tour of old Kenai, keep Landing open all Tourism 3 Town Hall Page 5 of 7 4 Issue C D Topic 197 198 Develop alternative transportaton (ferry,train port) Public transportation - 4 -lanes to Soldotna, ride share, bus 199 system Rating Meeting 200 Public transportation 201 Affordable long- distance transportation Transportation 10 Public Transportation Transportation 7 5 Town Hall Modify current land use to allow for alt.transportation 202 (railroads and ports) 203 Transportation - all modes Transportation 3 Public Public Transportation 3 Public 204 well thought out waste management policy to address wildlife 205 issues Transportation 3 Town Hall Page 6 of 7 --���� ^b •� o ruoliC 206 Concern over sewage in river Waste mgmt 1 Public 207 208 Expand opportunities for youth recreation Youth 14 Public 209 Improve services for youth Youth 14 Public 210 Build a multi- sports complex for youth Youth 8 Public 211 Increase youth programs Youth 7 Public 212 17 Public 213 Audit city zones to reflect traditional use Zoning 214 Zoning; Hold public hearings & get input on how to classify & zone Zoning 16 Public 215 Regular review of city codes, especially zoning Zoning 14 Public 216 Enforce city ordinances and zoning Zoning 10 Public 217 Clear /concise criteria for conditional use permits (enforceable) Zoning 10 Public 218 Consistent enforcement of ordinances & zoning Zoning 8 Public 219 Twin Cities Raceway zoned recreation Zoning 7 Public 220 Land use zoning _ 6 Bussiness 221 Insure zoning integrity Zoning 6 Public 222 Planned zoning (public input, green strips, stop sprawl, vacant bldgs) Zoning 6 —' Town Hall 223 Move motocross out of rural residential areas Zoning 6 Public 224 Rezone for race track for comp. zone Zoning 6 Public 225 Rezone racetrack lands to protect established (historic) use Zoning 5 Public 226 Define commercial and residential areas Zoning 4 Public 227 Land use to promote youth & adult activities Zoning 3 Bd /Comm 228 Clean up zoning with eye on traditional use Zoning 3 Public 229 Identify not suitable for development on the map Zoning 3 Public 230 More neighborhood meetings to discuss land use Zoning 2 Public 231 Zoning of broad areas — don't piecemeal a section Zoning 2 Public 232 Commercial zoning on 4 -lane highways with protection of neighborhoods Zoning 2 Public 233 Reexamine zoning descriptions Zoning 1 Public Page 6 of 7 Page 7of7 A g C D 4 Issue Topic Rating Meeting 234 Identify recreation lands for racetrack, ATV and snow machine trails Zoning 1 Public Page 7of7 Map 5. Future Land Use Plan Legend City of Kenai Corporate Boundary 2012 Strawberry Rd Suburban Residential dill Rural Residential dip Mixed Use dip Industrial r; Commercial dip Institutional le Conservation Data Source: City o Kenai 0 0.5 1 2 Miles Land Use Plan Classifications Suburban Residential The Suburban Residential district consists of single-family and multi family residential areas that are urban or suburban in character. The area is higher density, lots are typically smaller and public water and sewer services are required or planned. Streets should be developed to a paved standard and larger subdivisions should provide sidewalks and public areas. Rural Residential The Rural Residential district includes areas that, due to location or site conditions, are best suited for large -lot single-family low- density residential development. Homes in this district typically rely on individual on -site water supply and wastewater disposal systems. Streets typically are gravel and subdivisions do not include sidewalks. Mixed Use The Mixed Use district fosters a compatible mix of retail, service, office, public, institutional, recreational and multi family residential uses. The district does not prescribe specific proportions for these uses, only that all these uses are desirable within the district. The Mixed Use classification should accommodate existing similarly developed areas and areas along corridors to provide transitions between the corridor and residential zones. Commercial The Commercial district is intended to create a concentrated, vibrant, and attractive downtown business district which is convenient to both motorists and pedestrians. The district is designed to attract commerce from within and beyond the community itself. industrial This classification includes areas used for production, manufacturing, processing, packaging, distribution, and other similar activities. The noise levels, odors and emissions typically generated are higher than other land uses and may adversely affect neighboring properties. Institutional The institutional district provides an area in which government and tax exempt institutions can offer social and cultural amenities to the citizens of the community. The primary use is public, non - profit, and quasi - public uses including government offices and facilities, schools, churches, and other community- service oriented facilities. Parks, Recreation and Open Space This classification includes public recreation facilities, as well as undeveloped lands intended to provide for conservation of natural or scenic resources. These areas can be used for a variety of passive and active outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities. Areas that may provide future natural resource development should be included in this category.