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Home My WebLink About2007-11-14 Planning & Zoning Packet - Work SessionCITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Work Session Reminder Amending KMC 14.20.200 {Accessory Structures- Connex~Type Structures) MEETING OF November 14, 2007 Kenai City Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Avenue October 24, 2007 @ 7 p.m. "I/i~fa e wit~t a Past, Gi wit~i a Fr~tr~Y'e" ~~ti,. 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ~ Telephone: 907-283-75351 FAX: 907-283-3014 ~ I ~ 1 __-__ - = 1992 tI?E CL ~/ O f K~NAI~ SKA MEMO: TO: Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Nancy Carver, Planning Assistant DATE: November 8, 2007 SUBJECT: Amendment to KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory Structures -- Connex- Type Structures) The Commission has held several work sessions pertaining to the use of connex- type structures within the city. At the October 24t" work session the Commission determined the specific criteria for restricting the use of these types of structures. That information was provided to the City's Attorney to incorporate the recommendations. Attached for review is substitute Resolution PZ07-24. If the Commission approves the substitute resolution, a public hearing will be scheduled for the December 12t", 2007 meeting. If you have questions about the proposed amendment, don't hesitate to contact me prior to the meeting. I can be reached at 283-8235. Suggested by: Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. 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 ADDING A SECTION RESTRICTING THE USE OR STORAGE OF CONNEX-TYPE STRUCTURES IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES. WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.200 (Accessary Structures) sets out the rules for accessory structures in the Kenai Zoning Code; and, WHEREAS, storage or use of convex-type structures for permanent storage in residential zones can cause unsightly conditions leading to reduced property values; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Clty of Kenai to restrict the use of convex-type structures for storage in the Central Commercial and residential zones, and WHEREAS, existing non-conforming convex-type structures should have ane year to come into compliance with this section of the municipal code; 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 adding subsection (b) as follows. (b) Storage or use of convex-type structures 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 Zane, or Townsite Historic Zone. (2) Use ar storage of convex-type structures in Lots under 20,000 square feet is limited to: {a) One single story convex-type structure; (b) Shall not be larger than 160 square feet; (c) Shall only be allowed in the rear yard (as defined in KMC 14.20.320}; (d) Shall comply with the development requirements in KMC 14.24.010-030 and KMC 14.20.190-200; (e) Shall have all wheeled assemblies xemoved, be placed on non-rot susceptible blocking or foundation, be roofed and sided or painted to match the primary building on the lot; {f) Shall be roofed and sided or painted within one year of the issuance of a building permit. (3) Use or storage of convex-type structures in Lots aver 20,400 square feet is limited to: (a) One single story connex-type structure; (b) Sha11 only be allowed in the rear yard (as defined in KMC 14.20.320); (c} Shall comply with the development requirements in KMC 14.24.010-030 and KMC 14.20.190-200. {d} 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; (e} Shall be roofed and sided or painted within one year of the issuance of the building permit. (4) Notwithstanding KMC 14.20.050, non-conforming connex-type structures in the Central Commercial and resdidential zones shall have one year from the effective date of this ordinance to come into compliance with this section, (5) Connex-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 connex permit is valid for 90 days with renewal necessary for an additional time period as allowed within the discretion of tha Building Official. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 12th day of December 2007. CHAIRPERSON: ATTEST: Public Hearing: December 12, 2007 Work Session: November i 4, 2007 Work Session: October 24, 2007 Work Session: October 10, 2007 Work Session: July 25, 2007 Public Hearing Postponed: July 11, 2007 Public Hearing Postponed: June 13, 2007 "~i~ja e wc't~t a Past, G~' .with a ~r~t~re" .~ ~' .~-~,~ ~~~ ~ 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 t~'~ Telephone: 907-283-7535 /FAX: 907-2$3-3014 III _ __ ~= - - - 1992 t~CL1L~Of HENA1, AEASKA ~~/ MEMO: TO: Cary Graves, City Attorney FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administrator`~• DATE: October 25, 2007 SUBJECT: Amendment to KMC 14.20.200 (Accessary Structures} Connex- type Structures After several work sessions, the Commission has agreed that they believe convex-type structures should be restricted in the City of Kenai. The original draft ardinance prohibited them within residential zones. The Commission has decided against a prohibiting the structures. Instead, they would like to allow them with specific criteria for allowing them. The Commission would like you to draft a revised ordinance that provides for the following: 1. Restricting convex-type structures in all residential zones {RR, RR1, SR, SR1, SR2, and RU) and the TSH and CC zones. 2. Lots under 20,000 square feet would be limited to: a. 1 convex-type structure b. Single story c. Less than or equal to 160 square feet d. Allowed in the rear yard only e. All other development requirements must be met, i.e. setbacks, lot coverage, building separation, etc. f. Must be placed on an allowable foundation, be roofed, and sided or painted to match the principal structure. (They liked the City of Seward language but did vat want to require skirting and wanted to allow painting the convex in lieu of siding.) g. The building must be complete (sided, roofed, painted, etc.) within Cary Graves Page 2 Amendment to KMC 14.20.20D (Accessory Structures) one year of the issuance of the building permit. 3. Lots over 20,000 square feet in these same zones would also be restricted. with all of the above requirements with the exception of C. There would be no restriction on size; however, the parcel would still be limited to one-connex-type structure. (They could not attach two together and call it one unit.) 4. Non-conforming structures would have one year from the effective date to comply with the ordinance. 5. Allow far temporary use as shown in current draft. advised the Commission that as soon as we had a draft ordinance, we would schedule another work session to review the draft. Can we meet to discuss the amendment? (~ f c~ CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. *-2007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC i4.20.2DD (ACCESSORY STRUCTURES) BY ADDING A SECTION PROHIBITING THE USE OF CONNEX-TYPE STRUCTURES FOR STORAGE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.200 {Accessary Structures) sets out the rules for accessory structures in the Kenai Zoning Code; and, WHEREAS, storage or use of connex-type structures for permanent storage in residential zones can cause unsightly conditions Ieading to reduced property values; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to prohibit the use of connex-type structures for storage in 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 adding subsection (b) as follows. (b) Storage or use of connex-type structures for storage. in residential zones is prohibited. (i) Under this section "residential zone" means one of the following zones: Rural Residential Zones, Suburban Residential Zones, Urban Residential Zone, Townsite Historic Zone. (2) Cannex-type structures may be used in residential zones for temporary storage during construction projects. A pernnit is required for this temporary use and is obtained as part of a building permit. A temporary connex 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 * day of *, 2007. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PAT PORTER, MAYOR Introduced: *, 2007 Adopted: *, 2007 Effective: *, 2007