HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2148-2006SUBSTITUTE
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2148-2006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, REPEALING
THE EXISTING LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN REGULATIONS AT KMC 14.25 AND
14.20.115(i) AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW KMC 14.25 (LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN
REGULATIONS).
WHEREAS, site plans provide for orderly and safe development of the City by
protecting the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, provide for adequate and
convenient open spaces, light and air and avoid congestion of commercial and
industrial areas; and,
WHEREAS, landscaping plans provide for landscaping and/ or the retention of natural
vegetation in conjunction with commercial and industrial development within the City
of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the general purpose of landscaping is to visually enhance the City's
appearance, provide attractive and functional separation and screening between uses
and reduce erosion and storm runoff; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Comprehensive Plan recommends revising landscaping
standards to promote siting and design of land uses that are in harmony and scale
with surrounding uses and minimizes impact on established neighborhoods from
incompatible, non-residential uses, and to ensure adequate landscaping and buffering
between commercial uses and the highway; and,
WHEREAS, the existing landscaping f site plan requirements in the Limited
Commercial (LC) Zone in KMC 14.20.105 should be replaced by the new
landscaping/site plan requirements in KMC 14.25; and,
WHEREAS, the existing landscaping/site plan requirements in KMC 14.25 are
outdated and need replacement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that:
SECTION I.
The existing KMC 14.25 is repealed and replaced by the new KMC 14.25
as shown in Attachment A.
SECTION II.
KMC 14.20.115(ij is amended as shown in Attachment B.
Ordinance No. 2145-2006 SUBSTITUTE
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of April,
2006.
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: February 15, 2006
First Reading: March 1, 2006
Adopted: April 19, 2006
Effective: May 19, 2006
Chapter 14.25
LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN REGULATIONS
14.25.010 fiifent.
(a) Site Plans. It is the inCent of this chapter to provide for orderly and safe development of
the City commensurate with protecting the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and adequate
and convenient open spaces, light and air, in order to avoid congestion of commercial and
industrial areas.
(b) Landscaping P1ans. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for landscaping ancUor the
retention of uaiural vegetation in conjuncrion with co~unercial and industrial development
within the City of Kenai. The general purpose of landscaping is to visually enhance the City's
appearance, provide attractive and functional separation and screening between uses and reduce
erosion and stonn nxnoff.
14.25.015 Landscaping/site plan.
For ~roperty covered under ihis chapter, submittal of a preliminary landscaping/site plan
and approval by the Administrative Official is required prior to any land cleanng and/or tree
cutting where such removal will result in less than fifteen percent (I S%) of the lot area hauing
existine Crees, shrubs, or natural vegetation cover.
14.25.020 Application.
This chapter shall apply to a11 commercial and industrial development within the City of
Kenai and shall apply to both the landscaping and site plans. "Commercial and industrial
development" and "all developmenY' shall be defined as any improvements requiring a building
permit for new construcYion or any improvements of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) ar more,
whieh adds square footage, located on properties within the Central Commercial(CC), General
Commercial (CG), Limited Commercial (CL), Heavy Industrial(TH), Towilsite Historic (TSH),
Light IndusYrial (TL) and Education (ED) zoning districts or a change of use as required in KMC
14.20.250 (a). It is unlawfui for any person to construct, erect or maintain any structure,
building, fence or improvement, including landscaping, parking and other facilities on property
requiring a landscape/site plan unless such improvements are constnxeted or reconstructed in a
manner consistent with the appiroved p1an.
Properties zoned residential are exempt from this chapter with fhe following exception:
[1 ] Structures identified as a cominercial occupancy in Tit1e 4 of the Kenai Municipal Code
located in residential or mixed use zones requiring a building permit for i7ew construction or any
iinprovements of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) or more, which adds square footage or a
change of use as required in KMC 14.20.250 (a).
[2. NO OWNER, OCCUPANT, OR OTHER PERSON MAY REMOVE OVERBTJRDEN OR
NATURAL LOW-GROWING VEGETATED GROUND COVERAGE FROM AN
UNIMPROVED RESIDENTIAL LOT WITHOUT AN APPROVED LAi~TDSCAPING PLAN.
AN APPROVED LANDSCAPiNG PLAN PROVIDING FOR GROUND COVERAGE
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AND/OR LANDSCAPING MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL
PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF OVERBiJRDEN OR NATURAL LOW GROWING VEGETATED
GROUND COVERAGE AND MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN TWO YEARS.
14.25.030 Landscaping/site plan-Submittal requirements.
One copy of the landscaping/site plan (eleveil inches (11") by fourfeen inches (14") size)
shall be submitted far approval to the Administrative Official prior to the issuance of a buildulg
permit~ If approved, a zoning pennit shall be issued and on fi1e in the Planning Department azid
the Building Official will be notified. The landscaping/site plan shall be prepared at a ininnnum
scale of one inch (1") equals twenty feet (20') and sha11 include the following informaCion:
(a) Scientific or common name or e of planting materials to be used in the project;
(b) Typical planting details;
(c) Location of all planYing areas and relationship to buildings, parking areas and
driveways;
(d) Identification aaid location of existing vegetation to be retained;
(e) Identificafion and location of non-living landscaping materials to be used;
( fl Identification of on-siCe snow storage areas;
(g) Drainage patterns;
(h) Description of buildings, including building height and ground floor dimensions;
(i) Physical features oPYhe property including location of all buildings, ingress and
egress, any unusual features of the property which may restrict developinent or
drainage.
14.25.040 Landscaping plan-Performance criteria.
(a) Objectives for Landscaping Plan. An effectiive landsca~ing plan should utilize a variety
of tecl~niques for achieving the intent of this section. The appropriate placement or retenYion of
vegetation in sufficient amount will provide the best resul2s. Perimeter, interior, street right-of-
way, and parking lot landscaping should be included as components of the overall landscaping
plan.
(b) Perimeter/Buffer Landscaping. Perimeter/Uuffer landscapiiig involves the land areas
adjacent to the lot lines within the property boundary. This buffer landscaping serves to separate
and minimize the impact between adjacent uses. Buffer landscaping may be desirable along the
perimeter of the properiy to shield vehicular ar building lights from adj acent structures and to
provide a visual separation between pedestrians and vehicles. Landscaping adjacent to
residential zones shall have landscaping beds that meeY all of the following minimum standards:
1. Landscaping beds - Minimum of 10 feet in width along all property lines, which
adjoin residential zones, exclusive of driveways and other ingress and egress
openings. A 6-feet high wood fence or masonry wall may be used in place of 5 feet
of the required bed widCl~.
2. Ground cover - 100 percent within 3 years of planting and continuous maintenance
so there will be no exposed soil. Flower beds may be considered ground cover.
3. Trees and/or shrubs appropriate for the climate shall be included in the landscaping
beds.
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(c) Interior Landscaping involves those areas of the property exclusive of the perimeter and
parking lot areas. Interior landscaping is desirable to separate uses or activities within the overall
development. Screening or visual enhancement landscaping is recoixunended to accent or
complement buildings, to identify and highlight entrances Yo fhe site, and to provide for attractive
driveways and streets within the site. Landscaping may include landscaping beds, trees, and
shrubs.
(d) Parking Lot Landscaping. Parking 1ot landscaping involves the land areas adjacent to or
wiYhin all parldng lots and associated access drives. Parking lot landscaping serves to provide
visual relief between vehicle parking areas and tl~e remainder of the development. It also is
desirable for the purpose of improving vel~icular and pedestrian circulation patCerns.
(e) Street right-of-way landscaping softens the impact of land uses along street rights-of-
way, but does not obscure land uses from sight. Landscaping beds must meet all of the
following minimum standards; except where properties are adjacent to State ofAlaska rights-of
way, the Administrative Officer may approve altenlatives, which rneet the intent of this section
but protect landseaping from winter maintenance damage.
1. Landscaping beds - Minimum of 10 feet in width along the entire length of the
property lines whicb adjoin street rights-of-way, exclusive of driveways and other
ingress and egress openings;
2. Ground cover -100 percent ground cover of the laaidscaping bed within 3 years of
planting and continuous maintenance so there will be no exposed soil;
3. Trees and/or shrubs appropriate for the climate shall be included in the landscaping
beds.
( fl Review. The Administrative Official may consider plans for amendments if problems
arise in carrying out the landscaping/site plan as originally approved.
14.25.045 Site plan-Performance criteria.
(a) ObjecYives. An effective site plan should utilize a variety of techniques for achieving the
intent af this chapter. The appropriaYe placement or retention and improvements of buildings,
parking lots, ete. should be considered on the site plan.
(b) Buildings. A commercial ar industrial use housed in the building is to be compatible with
the surrounding properties, land use p1an, and not be hazardous to the health, safety and welfare
of citizens.
(c) Special Permits. The site plan shall list any special permits or approvals which may be
required for eompletion of the project.
(d) Parking Lots. Parking lots referenced on the site plan shall comply with KMC 14.20.250.
1. Paving is required when "commercial development" requiring a building permit
valued at [FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($SQ000)] one hundred thousand dollars
$10( 0,000~ or more far new conshuction or any improvements which adds square
fooTage valued at [FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000)] one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000~ or more and the property is located between Evergreen Drive and
MeCollum Drive/Tinker Lane as shown in the map marked Appendix 1 to this
chapter.
2. Exception to this requirement:
(i) Properties zoned Heavy Iiidustrial are exempt from the paving requirement.
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(e) Snow Storage/Removal and Drainage. Snow storage/removal and drainage as referenced
on the site plan sha11 be compatible with the surrounding area.
( fl Dumpsters. Dumpsters must be screened with a sight-obscuring structure made of wood
or concreYe. The Administrative Official may approve other construction materials.
14.25.050 Approval.
Unless exYended for good cause, the Administxative Official shall review and take action
on a landscaping and site plan within fourteen (14) days of sarisfactory submit~tal. The Building
Official shall issue a Uuilding perxnit upon approval of the associated landscaping/site plan
providing all of Yhe oYher requirements for the issuance of a building pennit have been n1et. Any
appeal of the action of the Administrative Official shall be in accordance with KMC 1a.20.290.
14.25.060 Completion-Landscaping plan.
All required landscaping as presented in the approved landscaping plan shall be installed
[PRIOR TO THE] within one vear after issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. [IN THE
EVENT THAT THE LANDSCAPING HAS NOT BEElVT COMPLETED UPON REQUEST
FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, THE BUILDING OFFICIAL MAY GRANT A
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE NOT EXCEED NINE (9) MONTHS.]
14.25.065 Completion-Site plan.
All requirements as outlined in Section 14.25.045 shall be installed accardiiig to the site plan as
approved by both developer and the Administrative OfficiaL [ALL RESTRICTIONS CITED IN
SECTION 14.25.060 SHALL APPLY TO THIS CHAPTER]
[THE BUILDING OFFICIAL MAY ISSUE A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY NOT TO EXCEED 2 YEARS TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED
PARKING LOT PAVING.] The rec~uired parkin~ lot pavin~ sha11 be com lp eted
within two years after issuance of the Certificate of Occupanc~
14.25.070 ModificaCions.
Whenever there are practical difficulties in carrying out the provisions of this cha~ter, the
Adxninistrative Official may grant minor modifications for individual cases, ~rovided the
Administrative Official finds that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this
ordinance impracTical and that the modification is in conformity with the intent and purposes of
this ordinance.
14.25.080 ExpiraCion.
If construction of the proj ect has not started within [ 180 DAYS~ one ,~ of approval of
the landscaping/site plan, the approval shall lapse unless extended for good cause.
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~ 14.25.090 Penalries.
Penalties for non-compliance with this chapter shall be as set forth by KMC 14.20.260.
14.25.100 Definition -Landscaping.
"Landscaping" means the Yreatment of the ground surface with live planting maYerials,
including but not limifed to, trees, sluubs, grass, ground cover or other growing horticultural
material. Other materials such as wood chips, stone, or decorative rock may also be utilized.
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~ 14.20.115 Limited Coinmercial Zone (LC Zone).
(a) Intent: The LC Zone is established to provide trvlsition areas between
commereial and residential districts by aliowing low to medium volume business,
mixed residential and other compatible uses which couiplement and do not
materially den~act from the uses allowed with adjacent districts.
(b) Principal Perrnitted Uses: As allowed in Land LJse Tabie as Iong as the
footprint of the buildiiig does not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet.
(c) Conditional Uses: As allowed in Land Use Table.
(d) Accessory IJses: As defined (see definitions section).
(e) Hoine Occupations: Uses as allowed by this chaptex.
(fl Development Requirement: As described ui this chapter.
(g) Parking Requu~ements: As required by this chapter.
(h) Outside storage is allowed foi dispiay purposes only unless the storage is in
aii area enclosed by a sight-obseurnlg Pence.
(i) Landscaping/Site plans: As reguued in KMC 14.25.
[(1) INTENT. TO PROVIDE FOR ORDERLY AND SAFE DEVELOPMENT
AND TO PROVIDE ATTRACTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL SEPARATION AND
SCRF,ENING SETWEEN USES.
(2) LA,NDSCAPINGlSITEPLANS. AS REQUIRED IN KMC 14.25.030.
(3) Al'PLICATION SHALL APPLY TO ALL DEVELOPMENT OF
TWI~NTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) OR MORE AND SHALL
APPLY TO BOTH LANDSCAPING AND SITEPLANS. "ALL
DEVELOPMENT" SHALL BE DEFIN~D AS ANY 1MPROVEMENTS
REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR N~W CONSTRUCTION OR ANY
IMPROVEMENTS OF TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) OR
MORB, WIIICH ADDS SQUAR~ FOOTAGE. IT ALSO APPLIES TO CHANGE
OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMBRCIAL USB. PRE-EXISTING
RESIDENTIAL USES SHALL BG EXEMPT FROiVI THIS REQUIREMEIv~T.
(4) LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN. SUBMITTAL OF A PRELIMINARY
LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN AND APPROVAL BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICIAL IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY LAND CLEARING AND/OR TREE
CUTTING.
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(5) LANDSCAPING PLAN - PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.
(i) O'BJECTIVES FOR LANDSCAPING PLAN. AN EFFECTIVE
LANDSCAPING PLAN SHOULD UTILIZE A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES
FOR ACHIEVING TFIE INTENT OF THIS SECTION. THE APPROPRIATE
PLACEMENT OR RETENTION OF VEGETATION IN SUFFICIF.NT AMOUNT
WILL PROVIDE THE BE3T RESULTS. PERIMETER, IN'I'ERIOR, STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING SHOULD BE
INCLUDED AS COMPONENT5 OF THE OVERtALL LANDSCAPING PLAN.
(ii) PERIMETEK/BUFFER LANDSCAPING. PERIMETER/BUPFER
LANDSCAPING INVOLVES THE LAND AREAS ADJACENT TO THE LOT
LINES WITHIN THE PROPERTY BOUNDARY. THIS BUFFER
LANDSCAPING SERVES TO SEPARATB AND MININII7E THE IMPACT
BETWEEN AD7ACENT US~S. LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO
RESIDENTIAI, DISTRICTS SHALL HAVE LANDSCAPING BF,DS WHICH
MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM STANDARDS:
(A) LANDSCAPING BEDS. MiNiMUM OF TEN FI;ET (10') IN WIDTH
ALONG ALL PROPERTY LINES, WHICH ADJOIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT,
EXCLUSIVE OF DRIVEWAYS AND OTI~~R INGRESS AND EGRESS
OPENINGS. A SIX FOOT (6') HIGEI WOOD FENCE OR iVIASONRY WALL
MAY BE USED IN PLACE OI FIVE FEET (5') OF TI-~ REQUIRED SED
WTDTH.
(S) GROUND COVER ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) WITHIN
THREE (3) YEARS OF PLt1NTING AND CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE SO
THERE WILL BE NO EXPOSED SOIL.
(C) TREES AND/OR SHRUBS APPROPRIATE FOR THE CLIMATE
SHALL SE INCLUD~D IN THE LANDSCAPING BEDS.
(III) INTERIOR LANDSCAPING INVOLVES THOSE AREAS OF THE
PROPERTY EXCLUSIVE OF THE PERIMETER AND PARKING LOT AREAS.
INTERIOR LANDSCAPING IS DESIRABLE TO SEPARATE USES OR
ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT. SCRrENING OR
VISUAL ENHANCEMENT LANDSCAPING IS RECOMMENDED TO ACCENT
OR COMPLEMENT BUILDINGS, TO IDENTIFY t~ND IIIGHLIGHT.
ENTRANCES TO THE SITE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ATTRACTIVE
DI2IVEWAYS AND STREETS WITHIN THE SITE. LANDSCAPING MAY
INCLUDE LANDSCAPING BEDS, TREES, AND SHRUBS.
(iv} STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPING SOFTENS TIIE IMPACT
OF LAND USES ALONG STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY, BUT DOES NOT
~ OBSCUKE LAND USES IROM SIGHT. LANDSCAPING BEDS MLJST MEET
ALL OT THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM STANDARDS; EXCEPT WHERE
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PROPERTIES ARE ADJACENT TO STATE OF ALASKA RIGHTS-OF-WAY,
THE ADMINISTRATTVE OFFICER MAY APPROVE ALTERNATIVES,
WHICH MEET THE INTENT OF THIS SECTION BUT PROTECT
LANDSCAPING FROM WINTER MAINTENANCE DAMAG~.
(A) LANDSCAPING BEDS. MINIMUM OF TEN FEET (10') IN WZDTH
ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OP THE PROPERTY LINES WHICH ADJOIN
STREET RIGHTS-0F-WAY, EXCLUSIVE OF DRIVEWAYS AND OTHER
INGRESS AND EGRESS OPENINGS;
(B) GROUND COVER. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) GROUND
COVER OF THE LANDSCAPING BED WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS OF
PLANNING AND CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE SO THERE WILL BE NO
EXPOSED SOIL;
(C) TREES AND/OR SHRUBS APPROPRIATE FOR THE CLIMAT~
SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE LANDSCAPING BED5.
(V) PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING. PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING
INVOLVES THE LAND AREAS ADJACENT TO OR WITHiN ALL PARKING
LOTS AND ASSOCIATED ACCESS DRIVES. PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING
SERVES TO PROVIDE VISUAL RELIEF BETWEEN VL~HICLE PARKING
AREAS AND THE REMAINDER OF TH~ DEVELOPMENT. IT ALSO IS
DESIRABLE FOR THE PURI'OSE OF IMPROVING VEHICULAR AND
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION PATTERNS.
(V~ REVIEW. THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL MAY RECONSIDER
1'LANS FOR AMENDMENTS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN APPROVED IF
PROBLEMS AKISE IN CARRYING OUT TF3E LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN AS
ORIGINALLY APPROVED.
(6) SITE PLAN PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.
(i) OBJECTIVES. AN EFFECTIVE STI'E PLAN SHOULD UTILIZE A
VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES FOR ACHIEVING THE INTENT OF'I'HIS
CHAPTER. THE APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT OR RETENTION AND
dMPROVEMENTS OP BUILDINGS, PARKING LOTS, ETC. SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED TN THE SITE PLAN.
(ii) BUILDINGS. THE USE IS TO BE COMPATTBLE WITH THE
SURROUNDING PI20PERTIES, LAND USE PLAN, AND NOT SE
HAZARDOUS TO THE HEALTI-I, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CITIZI:NS.
(lII) SPECIAL PERMITS. THE SITE PLAN SHALL LIST AiVY SPECIAL
PERM,ITS OR APPROVALS, WHICH MAY BF REQUIRED FOR
COMPLETION OF T'HE PROJECT.
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(iv) PARKING LOTS. PARKING LOTS REFERENCED ON THE SITE
~ PLAN SHALL COMPLY WITH KMC 14.20.250.
(A) PAVING IS REQUIRED WHEN "COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT"
OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) OR MORE REQUIRING A
BUILDING PERMIT FOR NfiW CONSTRUCTION OR ANY IMPROVEMENTS
WHICH ADDS SQUARE FOOT~GE.
(v) SNOW STORAGE/REMOVAL AND DRAINAGE. SNOW
STORAGEJREMOVAL AND DRAINAGE MUST BE IDENTIFIED ON THE
SITE PLAN AND SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING
AREA.
(vi) DUMPSTERS. DUMPSTERS MUST BE SCREENED WITH A SIGHT-
OBSCURZNG STRUCTURE MADE OF WOOD OR CONCRETE. OTHERS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MAY BE APPROVED SY THE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL.
(7) APPROVAL. AS REQUIRED IN KMC 14.25.050.
(8) COMPLETION-LANDSCAPING PLAN. AS REQUIRED IN KMC
14.25.060.
(9) COMPLETION-SITE PLE1N. AS REQUIRED IN KMC 14.25.065.
(i) THE BUILDING OFt^ICIAL MAY ISSUE A TEMPORARY
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY NOT TO ~XCEED TWO (2) YEARS TO
COMPLETE THE REQUIRL'D PARKING LOT PAVING.
(10) MODIFICATFONS. AS REQU[RED IN KMC 14.25.070.
(11) ~ EXPIRATION. AS REQUIRED IN KMC 14.25.080.
(12) PENALTIES. AS REQUIRED IN KMC 14.25.090.
(13) DEP'INITION-LANDSCAPING. AS DEFINBD IN KMC 14.25.100.]
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CTTY OT K~NAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMIVII55ION
R~SOLUTION NO. PZ06-13
A RE,SOLUTION OF THE PLA.'VNIIVG AND ZONPVG COlVIMISSION OF TH~ CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING TO 'I`~IE COUNCIL THAT TF~E EXISTING
LANDSCAPII~~G/SITE PLAN REGULATIOIVS AT KMC 14.25 AND 14.20.ll 5(i) BE
REPEALED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW KMC 14.25 (LANDSCAPINGISITE PZAN
REGULATIONS).
WHI3REAS, site plaus p~-ovide for orderly and safe development of the City by protecting the
health, safety aud weifare of its citizens, provide for adequate and convenient open spaces, ligbt
and air and avoid congestion of commercial and industrial areas; and
WHEREAS, landscapin~ plans pirovide for laudscaping and/ or the retention of natural vegstation
in conjuncCion with commercial and indush-ial ~3evelopment within ehe City of Kenai; and
WHEREAS, the general purpose of 3andscaping is to visually enha~iee the City's appearance,
provide attractive and functional separation and screening between uses and reduce erosion and
storm runoff; and
WIIEREAS, the Kenai Comprehensive Plan recommends revising landscaping standards to
promote siting and design of land uses that are in harmony and scale with surrounding uses and
m~nimizes impact on established neighborhoods from incompatible, non-residential uses, and to
ensure adequate landseaping and buPfering between commercial uses and the highway; and
WHER~AS, Yhe existing landscaping/site plan requiremenfs in The Limited Commercial (LC)
Zone in KMC 14.20.105 should be replaced by the new landscapin~lsite plan reqiiirements in
KMC 14.25; and
WHEREAS, the existing landscapinglsite plan requirements in KMC 14.25 are outdated and
need replacemei7t.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KEI~`AI, ALASKA recornmEnds that The Kenai Municipai Code be amended as follows:
PZ06-13
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SECTION I.
The existing KMC 14.25 is repealed and replaced by the new KMC 14.25 as
shown in Attachment A.
SECTION II.
KMC 14.20115(i) is amended as shown in Attachment B.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 12th da5~ of Aoril, 2006.
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