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Suggested by: Planning & Zoning Commission
CITY' OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2287-2008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 1.4.20.200 (ACCESSORY STRUCTURES) BY i) 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 PROJECTS 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, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that KMC 14.20.200 is amended by 1) adding subsection (a)(6) incorporating
the existing requirement that accessory structures over 120-square feet require a
building permit and 2) adding subsection (b) as follows.
1.
(6) Accessory structures over 120-square feet require a building permit as set forth
in the building code incorporated by reference in KMC 4.32.
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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, also, be 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
temporary conex permit is valid for 90 days with renewal necessary for an
additional time period as allowed within the discretion of the Building Official.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of
May, 2008.
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: March 5, 2008
Second Reading: March 19, 2008
Third Reading: April 2, 2008
Fourth Reading: May 7, 2008
Adopted: May 7, 2008
Effective: June 7, 2008
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Telephone: 907-283-7535 /FAX: 907-283-3014 ,'I~~t
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FROM:
DATE:
Rick Koch
March 27, 2008
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2287-2008, Amending KMC 14.20.200
(Accessory Structures)
The purpose of this correspondence is to provide the administrations comments to the
above referenced ordinance.
The effect of (6)(b)(2) in this ordinance will be to have the City perform as a commmvty
architectural committee. Administration does not support requiring conex-type structures
or storage sheds to be "roofed, and sided or painted to match the primary building on the
lot."
Many existing storage buildings have flat, shed, gable-end, or other configuration roofs
that may not "match" the primary building. This does not necessarily mean the storage
buildings are unsightly, or negatively affect the property values of neighboring
properties.
In the case of pre-mai2ufactw-ed metal storage buildings, they come with a baked on
enamel finish, that probably does not "match" the primary building. Again, this does not
necessarily mean the storage buildings are unsightly, or negatively affect the property
values of neighboring properties. Conex-type structures already have a roof assembly that
is constructed to a standard far exceeding design requirements for roof loading.
Administration suggests that these kinds of limitations and restrictions are best left to
individual subdivision covenants.
Thank you for your attention hl this matter.
APR-08-2008 TUE 10 53 AM Redoubt Industries INC FAX N0. 9072836106 P. 02/02
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REDOUBT INDUSTRIES, II~C.
Redoubt Plumbing & Heating
PO 13ox 1290
8847 Kenai Spur 1-lighway
Kenai, A1C 99611
(900 283.3285 phone (907)283-6106 fax
April 7, 2008
City of Kenai
To whom it may concern:
The information. we have received to date indicates a desire by the Csty of Kenai to regulate
connexes in the city by malting it mandatory for owners to roof and paint thenx. We do a
tremendous amotmt of bush work throughout the state and are continually in a state of mobilizing
and demobilizing. We use connexes to ship material to and. from these job sites. Our connexes
are tilled as material is delivered, sometimes taking 6 months to a yeaz to equip before shipping
out to remote sites, at other times taking two to three weeks. It would be impossible to keep fliese
connexesroofed.
On the issue of paint; these connexes are galvanized metal, with primer and paint already
applied to them at the place of manufacture. Besides incurring a» economic hardship on ovd~ters
in preparation time and acettal painting time, in the process of being moved to job sites they are
continually being picked. up by fork lifts, wenched onto flatbeds, and moved, by barge lines,
thereby damaging and marring the stufaces. This is typical of any type to construction equipment.
W e tmderstand the desire to beautify the city and have done our part in that process. dgr the last
few years it must have come to the attention of the city d9at we replaced. siding and roofing on
our three shops with brand new materials, malting otv property more aesthetically pleasing to the
eye. We installed lancing, a~td rerooPed and repainted our 1.960 vintage home. We keep our
property Olean and tidy. We purchased our property due to its location and access for the type of
work we do. Please consider this when you draft yotu new rules concerning commercial property
in the city of Kenai
David N.
]'resident