HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2496-2010ht
KENAI, ALASKA
Suggested by: Planning Zoning Commission
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2496 -2010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING
UPDATED OWNERSHIP, ZONING, AND LAND USE MAPS FOR THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF KENAI.
WHEREAS, Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 90 -31 delegated authority to the City
of Kenai to make land use amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2003; and,
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan numerous
amendments to the Official Zoning Map have occurred; and,
WHEREAS, when amendments to the Official Zoning Map are made, an update to the
ownership, zoning, and land use plan maps within the Comprehensive Plan should
also periodically be made to provide more current information in the Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the last update to the zoning and land use plan maps within the
Comprehensive Plan occurred in June, 2008, and the last update to the land
ownership map within the Comprehensive Plan occurred in 2003; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
June 9, 2010, and unanimously recommended the City Council adopt updated
ownership, zoning, and land use plan maps to show current land ownership as well as
zoning and land uses within the City of Kenai.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1. Form: This is a non -code ordinance.
Section 2. Replacement of Maps Within the Comprehensive Plan: The ownership,
zoning, and land use maps of the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan, Maps 5, 6, 10,
and 11, are replaced, respectively, with the updated maps as shown on Attachment A,
Attachment B, Attachment C, and Attachment D to this Ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date: Pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take
effect one month after adoption.
New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Ordinance No. 2496 -2010
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of July,
2010.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Introduced: July 7, 2010
Adopted: July 21, 2010
Effective: August 21, 2010
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CITY OF KENAI
IPIDANNIENG AND ZONING' COM ES 'ION
RESOLUTION NO, 81[043
A RESOLUTION OF THE KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING KL'NAI CITY COUNCIL ADOPT UPDATED OWNERSHIP, ZONING
AND LAND USE MAPS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THL CITY OF KENAI.
WHEREAS, The Kenai Feninsu?a Borough Ordinance 90 -3 I delegated authority to the City of
Kenai to make Land Use Am. enadxnents to the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code requires the Commission. to review the Comprehensive Plan
on an manual basis; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2003; and,
WHEREAS, Amendments to the Official Zoning Map require updates to the Zoning and and
-Use Plan maps within the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the last update to the Zoning and L arad Use Plan maps in the Comprehensive Plan
occurred ira June of 2008; and,
WHEREAS, Amendments to the Official Zoning Map have oceucred since June 2008 requiring
an update to the Zoning and Land Use Plan snaps within the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, since 2003 the Land Ownership ;map within the Comprehensive Plan has not been
updated; and,
WHEREAS, the Land Ownership snap withiin the Comprehensive Plan should be updated to
show current land ownership in the City of Kenai.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends that the Kenai City Council update the City of Kenai Comprehensive Elan with
adoption of the updated City of Kenai Land Ownership, Zoning, and Land Use Plan Maps as
shown on Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C and Attachment D.
Dated at Kenai Alaska thus.` day of lone 2010.
Chairman:
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FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration" i
DATE: June 30, 2010
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2496 -2010
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"Villaye with a Past, Gc with a Future"
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 283 -7535 FAX: 907 283 -3014 I'll
Under KMC 14.05.010(a)(3), the Planning Zoning Commission is required to "Review
the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan on an annual basis and conduct a minimum of
one (1) public hearing. Said recommendations shall be forwarded to Council for
consideration."
The Commission held a work session on April 24 and reviewed the status of
implementation measures from the Plan. They also reviewed zoning maps and and
use maps updated as result of rezones since the last update in 2008. The Commission
held a public hearing on June 9, 2010, and voted unanimously to recommend Council
adopt updated zoning, land use, and ownership maps for the Comprehensive Plan. For
Council's review and information attached is the list of zoning changes that are reflected
in the updated maps and a table of the implementation measures and status as
reviewed by the Commission at the work session held on April 24, 2010.
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No Action.
No Action
No Action has been taken. Administration
has recommended against overlay zones.
Several concepts were developed and are
included in the 2007 Airport Supplemental
Plan. No action has been taken to proceed
with development of this area.
Ongoing. In October 2007 $2 Million Bond
was approved by Voters.
No Action.
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9 Targets area defined for city center
development planning
Promotes intensive mix of private and
public activities, discourages inappropriate
uses in city center
More attractive city center
Safer vehicular and pedestrian circulation in
city center, more efficient use of parking
9 Strengthens mix of compatible uses in city
center
9 Protects scenic views of Kenai River, Cook
Inlet, and Chigmit Mts.
I 9 Defines City's vision for the property and
strategy for development
Protects long-term economic viability of
[Millennium Square property and city center
9 Coordinated private /public effort to
revitalize city center
9 Sets up a financing mechanism to fund a
vital, year- round, dean and safe city center I
9 More attractive environment for city center
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Revise zoning code to create city center
"overlay zone"
Revise zoning code to create mixed use
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Update beautification plan for city center s
Develop circulation and parking plan for
city center
Focus senior housing and related
facilities and multi family residences
in and near city center
Adopt "overlay zone development
standards
Prepare Millennium Square
Development Plan
Continue planning and pursue funds for
bluff stabilization
Encourage establishment of a city
center Business Improvement
District (BID)
Provide public amenities in city center
Provide incentives such as tax
abatement to foster private re-
investment in city center
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CMU/LC Zones
Decision not to proceed with overlay zone.
CMU zone established.
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Promotes reuse and rehabilitation of vacant
commercial buildings
9 Makes private and public investment
attractive.
Encourages positive commercial design
and sate and reinvestment
I A Promotes safe and pedestrian friendly,
walkable commercial areas
Ensures adequate landscaping and
buffering between commercial uses and the
highway.
B Provides for denser development with more
mixed -use development.
B Establishes more suitable parking
standards given the dynamic nature of
commercial development.
Adds criteria to amendment procedures to
address access, setbacks and potential
conflicts
Adds criteria to amendment procedures to
address street standards, access and
potential conflicts
A Conserves industrial districts for industrial
uses
Protects industrial land base
Updates industrial zoning district intent
statements
Minimizes impacts from new industrial uses
and establishes standards that address
light, noise, traffic, dust and other impacts
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Commercial Land Use
Tax incentives and Revision of Zoning
and Development Requirements
Standards for compatible uses in
mixed use zones (7.05, 14.20, 1,
14.24)
City center overlay zone
Street Improvements
Pedestrian amenities
Driveway entrances and access
points (18.10.030, 18.10,050)
Zoning Code. Commercial District
Regulations
B Landscaping standards
B Bufteryard standards
B Setbacks, building heights, parking
requirements (14.05, 14.25, 14.24)
Amendment Procedures for rezoning
areas for commercial uses
(14.20.270)
9ndelstr €a9:t.and Use
Amendment Procedures for rezoning
areas for industrial uses (14.20.270)
Zoning Code, Industrial District
Regulations (14.20.130, 14.20.140,
14.24)
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Collaboration with Kenai Watershed Forum -1g
on viewing platform. Created one -way
access for dock area and additional parking
for dip net fishery.
Ongoing. $2Million Dollar Bond Approved
by voters.
Ongoing. As areas are identified,
boardwalks are being placed and fencing to
discourage access to sensitive areas.
Updated KMC 13.30.080 to protect areas
from vehicle traffic.
Draft prepared.
Ongoing signage placed as needed,
KMC 13.20.040 Trespass Ordinance
Beautification Committee oversees city
gardens and adopts gardens.
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A Clearer description of the intent of the zone
and when and where the zone shall be
applied.
A Creation of high profile resident and visitor
amenity with access and recreational
improvements
A Preserves valuable public open space and I
scenic views.
A Supports Millennium Square development
opportunities,
A Promotes public safety and minimizes the
loss of lives and property,
A Retains hazard areas in their natural state.
d Creates opportunity for creative, innovative
design of properties.
A Promotes use of public open space and trail
system.
B Promotes public safety and discourages
use of unsafe access.
A Minimizes trespass issues across private
property.
Supplements public efforts to provide and
maintain recreational areas.
A Creates a sense of pride in and "ownership"
for local parks and streams.
Coordinate program with other agencies.
B Promotes incorporation of natural features
into subdivision design,
Where appropriate, wetlands and drainage
ways for natural functions and as open
space can be acquired and /or protected
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rcevise definition and application of the
existing conservation zone district
rte -open discussions with State on
terms for joint establishment of
Kenai River Gateway natural area
Continue pursuing funds for bluff
stabilization efforts.
Identity and limit development in
designated natural hazard areas
Develop map of public trails and open
space
Post points of safe public access
Establish private volunteer programs
like "develop -a- park "adopt -a-
park", and "adopt -a- stream"
Subdivision standards revised to include
provisions for open space in
subdivision design or by acquisition
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Updated with 2003 Plan. Airport will be
updating the master plan which will include a
new noise study.
No action has been taken on this
recommendation. Administration
recommends against notification unless
mandated by code.
No action taken. Administration
recommends against overlay zoning and
instead to rezone airport properties to zoning
appropriate for airport use. Rezones are
being processed as and is subdivided.
Ongoing See above.
ALP (Airport Layout Plan) updated and 1
approved May 09.
2007 Airport Supplemental Plan. The master
plan will be updated in 2010.
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Airport has an AIP (Airport Improvement
Plan) for airport properties. u
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II A Prevents or minimizes future land use
conflicts
Retains suitable parcels available for future
public and private airport- related
development.
A Minimizes future and use conflicts.
Streamline zoning reviews
Use of airport property compatible with
Comprehensive Plan
A Plan conformity with expected uses
Transportation improvements coordinated
with development
CIP and STIP are used to acquire needed
transportation amenities bikeways, trails,
pedestrian paths
Improvements are in place at time new
development impacts occur.
A Streets and blocks are connected in a
pattern connecting neighborhoods to
each other and to businesses
A Pedestrian features included in
development.
A coastal and bluff trail system is designed
and constructed.
CIP supports airport- related development
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Update airport noise exposure map
Send out direct mailing to property
owners in noise exposure zone
Revise zoning code to adopt an overlay
zone: "airport- dependent
development district"
Revise zoning of airport properties to
comply with expected future uses
P &Z review of proposed uses of airport
property
Revise Airport Master Plan Land Use
Plan
Transportation
Capital Improvements Program
Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP)
Subdivision Code:
Review process revised
Design standards for rural and
urban roads updated
Functional Road Classification
System developed
Kenai Airport Master Plan
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I The City requires developers to extend water
and sewer mains 4 necessary.
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No Action.
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Ongoing.
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KSH Signage for Public Facilities
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Infrastructure in Mace in conjunction with
future development.
CIP coordinated with infrastructure
extensions.
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B Existing facilities are evaluated for
deficiencies and improvements on a regular
basis.
New facilities address projected demand
and meet level of service requirements.
Supports working relationship with school
district officials.
New parks and recreation facilities are
designed and located consistent with
comprehensive plan goals and policies.
Neighborhood park development is
supported.
I 'I B Private public collaboration for the
acquisition, development and maintenance
of parks is encouraged and supported.
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D Joint use of facilities results from
coordination between City and KPB School
District.
B Residential and commercial uses in the City
Center continue and expand.
Tourism directed to City Center.
Millennium Square "ready" for development
when time and project comes along.
2 Senior citizen residential and other services
expanded_
B Continued cooperation with Kenai
Peninsula Borough Division of Emergency
Management
Adequate police, fire, and EMS services for
Kenai residents.
B Minimized loss of life and property.
City Center /Millennium Square becomes
focused "area of opportunity"
Additional number of residential facilities for
seniors.
Senior services expanded
Consolidate senior services with other
organizations to insure that needs are met
without duplication of services.
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Sewer and Water Facilities Master Plan i
recommendations implemented.
Subdivision Code (14.10) specifies
when infrastructure to be
constructed_
1 Public Facilities designed and sited
consistent with Comprehensive
Plan goals
I Coordinated school site selection and
facility design.
Location and design criteria for new
parks and recreation facilities added
to Parks and Recreation Plan
(14.25).
Establish a system to support
development, acquisition and
maintenance with the private sector.
City passes resolution supporting joint
use.
Coordinate infrastructure improvements
with promotion of City Center and
Millennium Square development.
Zoning Code revisions to allow
residential and commercial uses
(14.20).
Actively promote access to the city
center using signage.
Coordinated delivery of public safety
services.
City center continues as focus for senior
services, activities, housing, and
amenities.