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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2597 -2011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING KENAI
MUNICIPAL CODE 14.22.010, LAND USE TABLE, TO MAKE COMPREHENSIVE CHANGES
TO THE USES ALLOWED IN THE SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ,RS), SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL 1 (RS1), SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL 2 (RS2), URAL RESIDENTIAL (RR),
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR -1), AND THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL (RU) ZONING DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2011, Kenai City Council introd Iced Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 to
amend KMC 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to make comprehensive changes to the uses in
the Rural Residential 1 (RR -1) Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2011, Kenai City Council postponed action on Ordinance No. 2546-
2011 until May 18, 2011, to provide an opporfu° nity to send the Ordinance to the Planning
& Zoning Commission to hold work sessionsand a public hearing and to send their
recommendations to City Council for a pubic hearing on May 18, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Comission held a work session on April 27, 2011 and
during their regular meeting on April 2 , 2011, voted against holding a public hearing on
the proposed Ordinance citing the ne d for additional time to conduct a comprehensive
review of the entire Land Use Table 5„r all residential zones in the City; and,
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2011, Ke ai City Council held a public hearing and postponed
action on Ordinance No 2546- 11 and requested the Planning & Zoning Commission
hold additional work sessions and a public hearing and to send a recommendation to
Council for Council's Augus 17, 2011 meeting; and,
WHEREAS, residents of e RR -1 Zoning District made presentations to the Kenai City
Council, Planning and /oning Commission and Administration regarding their concerns
and their proposed so tions; and,
WHEREAS, reside s of the RR -1 Zoning District desired to collaboratively work with the
City through the ublic process to amend the land use table in order to promote the
residential char cter of their neighborhoods, as follows:
P,f tect against incompatible land uses;
reserve low density residential development;
Prevent land uses that genet-ate heavy traffic; and
Support a stable and predictable setting for future investment; and,
W REAS, residents of the RR -1 Zoning District have expressed significant concerns
aaout the presently allowable types of land uses which are permitted or are conditional
ses in their neighborhoods under the Land Use Table for the RR -1 Zoning District; and,
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WHEREAS, after listening to the concerns of the RR1 neighborhoods, the Commission
agreed neighborhoods should be protected from some commercial uses and that other
neighborhoods in the City should also be protected; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission also reviewed land uses for other residential zones including
the Suburban Residential (RS) Zone, Suburban Residential 1 (RS1) Zone, Suburban
Residential 2 (RS2) Zone, Rural Residential (RR) Zone, and Urban Residential (RU) Zone
and proposes amendments to the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010; and,
WHEREAS, the Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 proposed to amend the Land Use Table in KMC
14.22.010 to make comprehensive changes to the uses allowed in the RR -1 Zoning
District, including changing many "conditional uses" to not permitted," and providing for
certain conditional uses for properties along the Kenai Spur Highway within the RR -1
Zoning District; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission believes that Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 is too restrictive and
that the existing process required for conditional uses in the City provides the protection
necessary while allowing uses that can be operated without adversely affecting
neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission held work sessions on June 8, June 22,
July 13, and July 27, August 10, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 10, 2011,
and postponed making a recommendation to hold additional work sessions to complete the
review of the Land Use Table for residential zones; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission held additional work sessions on August
16, and August 24, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, during these work sessions, the Commission reviewed land use in the City of
Kenai considering lot size, density, city infrastructure including water and sewer and
street construction, and location of subdivisions so that this information could be used to
make informed recommendations when reviewing the proposed ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, based on the review of land use and development in the City, the Commission
finds that the existing zoning and development within existing zones may not accurately
reflect the intent and definition of zones as defined in Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 14;
and,
WHEREAS, the Commission recommends that during the Comprehensive Plan update that
zoning in the City of Kenai be reviewed for possible changes and rezones based on land
use and development; and,
WHEREAS, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 on September 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2546 -2011, the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a special meeting on August 30, 2011 and voted unanimously to
recommend several changes to Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 to KMC 14.22.010, Land Use
Table and several changes to KMC 14.22.010, Land Use Table for the RS, RS1, RS2, RR,
RR1 and RU Zones to provide protection for all residential zones in the City; and;
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WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission requested administration introduce an
ordinance on behalf of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending comprehensive
changes to KMC 14.22.010, Land Use Table, for all residential zones including the
Suburban Residential Zone (RS), Suburban Residential 1 (RS1), Suburban Residential 2
(RS2), Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential 1 (RR -1), and the Urban Residential (RU);
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1. Form. This is a Code ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment of the Kenai Municipal Code, KMC 14.22.010: The City of
Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table, is hereby amended as shown on
Attachment A to this ordinance.
Section 3. Severability: If any part or provision of this ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or
application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been
rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or
application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such
part, provision, or application.
Section 4. Effective Date: Pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take
effect one month after adoption.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of
August, 2012.
ATTEST:
Sandra Modigh, CMC
City Clerk
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Introduced: November 2, 2011
Adopted: August 1, 2012
Effective: September 1, 2012
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14.22.010 Land use table.
LAND USE TABLE
KEY: P= Principal Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
S = Secondary Use
N = Not Permitted
NOTE: Reference footnotes on following pages for
additional restrictions
ZONING DISTRICTS
RESIDENTIAL
LAND USES
C
RR
RR1
RS
RS1
RS2
RU
CC
CG
IL
IH
ED
R
TSH
LC
CMU
One Family Dwelling
CB
P
P
P
P
P
P
P 2'
S'
S'
S'
C"
P
P
P
S' /C'
Two /Three Family
, Dwelling
Cs
P
P
P
P
P
P
P2'
S'
C
C
C"
P
P
P
S' /C'
Four Family Dwell mg
C's
P
c- °
P
N
N
P
P21
S1
C
C
C'
N
P
C
S' /C
Five /Six Family Dwelling
Ca
C2
N
P
N
N
P
Pc'
S'
C
C
N
N
P
CSI/C2'
Seven or More Family
Dwelling
Cis
C
N
C
N
N
P
P"
S'
C
C
N
N
P
CS'/C1
Townhouses'
C'"
C
Ca
C
Ca
C
C
C
C
C
C
C"
C
C
C
C
Mobile Home Parks°
N
[C] N
[C] N
[ C ] N
[C] N
[ C ] N
[ C ] N
C
C
C
C
N
C
N
N
C
Planned Unit Residential
Development'
C"
C
0
0
C
C
C
0
C
0
C
N
C
C
C
C
COMMERCIAL
LAND USES
C
RR
12121
RS
RS1
RS2
RU
CC
CG
IL
H-I
ED
R
TSH
LC
CMU
Automotive Sales
N
C'
[C] N
N
N
N
[C]N
P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
P
Automotive Service
Stations
N
C" -'°
[C] N
N
N
N
[C] N
P
P
P
P
N
C
N
N
P
Banks
N
C 1 °
C zv
[C] N
N
N
[C] N
1'
P
P
0
N
0
0
0
P
Business /Consumer
Services
N
C
C °
C"•J0
N
N
[0] N
P
P
P
C
N
C
C
C
P
Guide Service
N
C2'). -
[C] N
[C1N
N
N
[C1 N
P
P
P
P
N
P
P
C
P
Hotels /Motels
N
C 2 3°
[01 N
[C1N
N
N
C
P
P
P
C
N
C
P
C
P
Lodge
N
C
[C] N
[C]N
N
N
C
P
i'
P
C
N
P
P
C
P
Professional Offices
N
C
C.:1
C
N
N
[P]C
P
P
P
P
N
0
P
P
P
Restaurants
N
C - 3 - ( 2 n 3-°
N
N
0
P
P
P
0
N
0
C
C
P
Retail Business
N's
C
C—
Cam'°
N
N
C
P
P
P
P
S'"
S"
0
0
P
Wholesale Business
N
0
[0] N
[C]N
N
N
[C] N
0
P
P
P
N
S2'
C
C
N
Theaters[ /COMMERCIAL
RECREATION]
N
C29.3°
[C]N
[C]N
N
N
C
P
P
C
C
N
P
0
C
P
Commercial Recreation
N
C
N
N
N
N
C
P
P
C
0
N
P
C
C
P
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LAND USE TABLE
KEY: P= Principal Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
S = Secondary Use
N = Not Permitted
NOTE Reference footnotes on folksy ing pages for
additional restrictions
ZONING DISTRICTS
INDUSTRIAL
LAND USES
C
RR
RRI
RS
RS1
RS2
RU
CC
CG
it
D1
LO
R
TSH
LC
CMU
Airports and Related Uses
Pw
[C]N
[ C ] N
[C]N
N
N
[C] NP
P
P
P
N
C
N
N
C
Automotive Repair
N
C
[C] N
[C]N
N
N
[C] N
P
P
P
P
NN
N
N
P
Gas Manufacturer /Storage
N
N
[C] N
[C]N
N
N
N
N
N
CC"
NN
NN
N
Manufacturing /Fahnieating/
Assembly
N
C
[C] N
[CN
N
N
[C] NC
P
P
P
NC
C
N
C
Mini- Storage Facility
N
C
[ C ] N
[CAN
N
N
[C] N
C
P
P
P
N
N
N
C
C
Storage Yard
N
C
[C] N
[CN
N
N
[C] N
C
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
C
Warehouses
N
C
[ C ] N
[C]N
N
N
[C] N
N
P
P
P
NC
N
N
N
PUBLIC/
INSTITUTIONAL
LAND USES
C
RR
12121
RS
1251
RS2
RU
CC
CG
IL
Ill
ED
R
TSH
LC
CMU
[CHARITABLE
INSTITUTIONS]
[C]
[0]
[0]
[C]
[C]
[C]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[C]
[P]
[0]
[P]
Churches*
c
P1°
Pro
Pro
P10
P'°
Pro
Pro
P'°
C
C
P
P'°
P
P
P
Clinics
0
0
C
C's
[C] N
[C] N
C
P
P
P
C
C
C
C
P
P
Colleges*
C
C
C ""i0
C22
[C] N,
[C] N
0
P
P
C
C
P
C
CC
P
Elementary Schools*
C
C
Cv ->'
0
0
0
0
P
P
C
C
P
C
C
0
P
Governmental Buildings
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
P
P
P
C
P
C
C
P
P
High Schools*
C
C
C t a .
[C]N
[ C ] N
[ C ] N
[ C ] N
P
P
0
0
P
0
CC
P
Hospitals*
C
0
[C IN
[ C ] N
[C] N
[C[ N
[C] N
P
P
P
0
0
C
0
C
P
Libraries*
0
0
Cw "'
C 1 ' ` t
[C] N
[C]N
C12
P
P
P
C
P
C
P
0
P
Museums
C
C
C l ^ � '
C°-f` --'°
[C] N
[ C ] N
C
P
P
P
C
P
C
P
0
P
Parks and Recreation
PC
CC
C
C
C
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
Assisted Living
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
C
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MISCELLANEOUS
LAND USES
C
RR
Rill
RS
RS1
RS2
RU
CC
CG
IL
IB
ED
R
TS! 1
LC
CMU
Animal Boarding"
0
0
[ 0 ] N
[C]N
[C] N
N
N
C
C
C
C
N
C
N
C
C
Bed and Breakfasts
CC
CC
CC
C
C
C
C
C
N
C
CC
P
Cabin Rentals
C
C
[C] N
[C] N
N
N
N
P
P
P
C
N
P
PC
P
Cemeteries
C
C
[ C ] N
[C]N
N
N
N
N
C
C
C
N
C
C
N
N
Crematories /Funeral Hanes
N
C
N
[C]N
N
N
[C] N
C
C
C
C
N
C
C
C
C
Day Care Centers"
C
C
C - t 2 ' -
C-v"t
[C] N
[ C ] N
C
P
P
P
0
0
0
0
P
P
Dormitories /Boarding
Houses
C
C
C—
032:
[C] N
[0] N
[P]C
P21
5
C
P
P"
C
0
0
P
Essential Services
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
p
P
Farming/General
Agriculture * **
PP
NN
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
N
P
NN
N
Greenhouses /Tree
Nurseries'
C
C
[0] N
C xs sa
[0] N
[C] N
[C]N
P
P
P
0
N
0
CC
P
LAND USE TABLE
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KEY: P = Principal Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
S = Secondary Use
N =Not Permitted
NOTE: Reference footnotes on following pages for
additional restrictions
ZONING DISTRICTS
MISCELLANEOUS
LAND USES
C
RR
RRI
RS
RS1
RS2
RU
CC
CG
IL
III
ED
R
TSH
LC
CMU
Gunsmithing,[ PRINTING,]
Taxidermy
N
C
C ' : 3 1
Cl1 *9
[C] N
[C] N
[C]N
P
P
P
P
N
C
P
P
P
Assemblies' (Large:
Circuses, Fairs, Etc.)
C
C
[C] N
[ON
[C.)1\1
[CIN
[C]N
P's
Pis
pr
pis
P.
C
P
N
P"
Fraternal Organizations/
Private Clubs /Social Halls
and Union Halls
N
C
[C] N
[C]N
[C]N
[C]N
[C]N
P
P
P
C
N
C
P
C
P
Nursing, Convalescent or
Rest Homes
N
C
[C] N
[CIN
[C]N
[CIN
[C]N
P
P
C
C
C
C
C
C
P
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[PI
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[P]
[PARKING, OFF - STREET]
Parking, Public Lots"
C
C
[C] N
[C]N
[C]N
[C]N
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
CC
C
Personal Services'
C
C
C am "
Cv "
Cxvs';
C29°
C
P
P
P
P
C
C
PP/
C27
P
Communications Towers e k
Antenna(s), Radio/TV
Transmitters /Cell Sites ** 28
P
C
[C] N
[CIN
[C]N
[CIN
C
P
P
P
P
P
C
C
1 C
C
Recreational Vehicle Parks
C
C
[C] N
[CIN
N
N
[C]N
C
C
C
C
N
C
C
N
C
Subsurface Extraction of
Natural Resources`
C
C
C
C
C
C
CC
C
C
C
N
C
N
N
N
Surface Extraction of
Natural Resources"
C
0
[ C ] N
[C]N
N
N
[CIN
N
C
C
C
N
C
N
N
N
See 42 USCA Sec. 2000cc (Religious Land Use and I tstitudonalized Persons Act of 2000)
** See 42 Telecommunications Act of 1996, Sec. 704 a)
* ** See, however, the limitations imposed under KMC 310 .070
Footnotes:
I. Allowed as a secondary use except on the ground floor of the part of the building fronting on collector streets and major
highways. Commercial or industrial which falls under the landscaping /site plans requirements of KMC 14.25 shall include
any secondary uses in the landscaping and site plans.
2. One (1) single- family residence per parcel, which is part of the main building.
3. Allowed as a conditional use, subject to satisfying the following conditions:
a. The usable area per dwelling unit shall be the same as that required for dwelling units in the RS zone;
b. The site square footage in area must be approved by the Commission;
c. Yards around the site, off-street parking, and other development requirements shall be the scone as for principal
uses in the RR zone;
d. Water and sewer facilities shall meet the requirements of all applicable health regulations;
e. The proposed dwelling group will constitute a residential area of sustained desirability and stability; will be in
harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood, and will not adversely affect surrounding property
values;
f The buildings shall be used only for residential purposes and customary accessory uses, such as garages, storage
spaces, and recreational and community activities;
g. There shall be provided, as part of the proposed development, adequate recreation areas to serve the needs of the
anticipated population;
h. The development shall not produce a volume of traffic in excess of the capacity for which the access streets are
designed;
i. The property adjacent to the proposed dwelling group will not be adversely affected.
4. See "Townhouses" section.
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5. See "Mobile Homes" section.
6. Allowed as a conditional use, subject to "Mobile Homes" section and provided that any mobile home park meets the
minimum Federal Housing Authority requirements.
7. See "Planned Unit Residential Development" section.
8. Allowed as a conditional use, provided that the proposed location and the characte
residential character of the neighborhood.
9. Allowed as a conditional use, provided that all applicable safety and fire regulations are met.
10. Provided that no part of any building is located nearer than thirty (30) feet to any adjoining street or property line.
11.
tics o
e site wi
of destroy the
Allowed as a conditional use, provided that no part of any building is located nearer than thirty (30) feet to any adjoining
street or property line and provided further that the proposed location and characteristics of the use will not adversely affect
the commercial development of the zone.
12. Allowed as a conditional use, provided that the following conditions are met:
a. The proposed location of the use and the size and characteristic of the site will maximize its benefit to the public;
b. Exits and entrances and off - street parking for the use are located to prevent traffic hazards on public streets.
13. Allowed as a conditional use, provided that setbacks, buffer strips, and other provisions are adequate to assure that the use
will not be a nuisance to surrounding properties. The Commission shall specify the conditions necessary to fulfill this
requirement.
14. Allowed as a conditional use, provided that no indication of said use is evident from the exterior of Ole mortuary.
15. Allowed, provided that the following conditions are met:
a.
An uncleared buffer strip of at least thirty (30) feet shall be provided between said use and any adjoining property
in a residential zone.
b. Exits and entrances and off - street parking for the use shall be located to prevent traffic hazards on the public
streets.
16. See "Conditional Uses" section.
17. See "Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources" section.
18. Conditional Use allowed only on privately held property. Not allowed on government lands.
19. Deleted by Ordinance 2144 -2006.
20. The airport related uses allowed under this entry are aircraft approach zones per KMC 14.20.070(a), except that for
properties contained inside the airport perimeter fence or having access to aircraft movement areas, ramps, taxiways or
parking aprons, FAA authorized uses are allowed.
21. Developments for use shall be the same as those listed in the "Development Requirements Table" for the RU /TSH zones.
22. Allowed as a conditional use in conjunction with a permitted use in the ED zone. For example, housing for teachers or
students for a school in the zone.
23. Allowed as an accessory use in conjunction with a permitted use in the ED zone. For example, a dormitory used to house
students for a school or educational facility.
24. Retail businesses allowed as a secondary use in conjunction with the primary use (e.g., a gift shop or coffee shop within
another business).
25. Art studios, barbers, beauticians, tattoo parlors, dressmakers, dry cleaners and self- service laundries, fitness centers,
photographic studios, tailors, tanning salons and massage therapists.
26. Food services are allowed on a temporary or seasonal basis of not more than four (4) months per year.
27.
Limited Commercial Zone
Personal Services
Permitted(P)
Conditional Use(C)
Art Studios
X
Barbers
X
Beauticians
X
Dressmakers
X
Dry Cleaners
X
Self - Service
Laundries
X
Fitness Centers
X
Massage Therapist
X
Photographic Studios
X
Tailors
X
Tanning Salons
X
Tattoo Parlors
X
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28.
29.
Personal services not set forth in the above matrix are conditional uses.
Communications tower /antenna(s) allowed as a principal permitted (P) use if the applicable conditions set forth in KMC
1 4.20.255 are met or a conditional use (C) if the applicable conditions set forth in KMC 14.20.255 and 14.20.150 are met.
Use allowed only for those parcels that abut the Kenai Spur Highway. The access to any such parcel must be either from (a)
30.
driveway access on the Kenai Spur Highway, or (b) driveway access from a dedicated right-of-way and that driveway access
is not more than 275 feet as measured from the constructed centerline of the Kenai Spur Highway to the center of the
driveway access as shown on an as -built drawing /survey of the parcel.
Use allowed only for those parcels that abut Beaver Loop Road, Bridge Access Road and Kalifornsky Beach Road. Access
to the parcel must be from these streets unless applicant can provide documentation that an application for a driveway permit
has been denied b the State of Alaska or Cit of Kenai. In that case, the Commission ma consider alternate in• ress and
egress. Driveways should be located a reasonable distance from Beaver Loop Road. Bridge Access Road and Kalifornsky
Beach Road to ensure the driveway does not create an unsafe traffic pattern and to ensure that traffic impact into the
neighborhood is minimized. Industry established trip generation standards for the commercial use should be used to
determine the impact to the neighborhood.
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KENAI, ALASKA
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TO: Rick Koch, City Manager
Iu� FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration
DATE: July 12, 2012
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2597 - 2011 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010,
Land Use Table, to Make Comprehensive Changes to the Uses Allowed in
the Suburban Residential (RS), Suburban Residential 1 (RS1), Suburban
Residential 2 (RS2), Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential 1 (RR -1)
and the Urban Residential (RU) Zoning Districts.
At its November 16, 2011 meeting, the Council postponed Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 to
the August 1, 2012 meeting and the ordinance was referred back to the Planning and
Zoning Commission so the Commission could continue to consider the changes
proposed in this work product during the Comprehensive Plan Process. Since the
referral, the Planning & Zoning Commission has continued work on the Comprehensive
Plan. It is anticipated that the Plan will be completed and a recommendation for
adoption forwarded to the Council this winter.
There are several recommendations forthcoming in the Plan that could result in a
consolidation of zones and recommendations to rezone areas of the City. This process
will involve a comprehensive review of the City's zones, zoning, and the Land Use
Table and likely that the end result would be a new resolution /ordinance.
The process that the Commission used to draft the recommendations in Ordinance No.
2597 -2011 has been helpful during the update to the Comprehensive Plan. The
Commission believes that the process was valuable and that the changes proposed in
the ordinance are valid; however, because of the comprehensive review that will be
accomplished after completion of the Comprehensive Plan, the Commission believes it
appropriate to continue postponement of action on the ordinance.
At the July 11th Commission meeting, the Commission unanimously passed the
following motion, "The Commission requests Council postpone action on Ordinance
2597 -2011 to an undetermined date to provide time for completion of the
comprehensive plan review so that recommendations from the implementation plan can
be considered prior to recommending an amendment."
KENAI, ALASKA
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"Village with a Past, Cc with a Future
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 'i) 1
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 I Ip
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TO: Rick Koch, City Manager
FROM: Nancy Carver, Planning & Zoning Assistant 1, /
DATE: November 10, 2011 V`
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 — Amending KMC 14.22.010— Land Use Table
At the November 9, 2011, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioner
Knackstedt moved to recommend Council postpone Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 until
August 1, 2012. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Knackstedt noted the new commissioners needed time to review the
information and noted the issue was not time sensitive.
"V llage with a Past, Gc with a Future
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014
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TO: City Council
FROM: Rick Koch
DATE: November 9, 2011
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2597 -2011, Amending KMC 14.22.010 Land Use
Table
The purpose of this correspondence is to discuss and recommend postponement of the above
referenced ordinance to the regularly scheduled Council meeting of August 1, 2012.
Administration believes that consideration of this legislation is premature. The City is presently
in the process of updating the City of Kenai's Comprehensive Plan. In drafting the updated
Comprehensive Plan, existing and future land use will be considered.
Postponement of this ordinance would allow the changes to the land use tables proposed by
the Planning & Zoning Commission in Ordinance 2597 -2011 to be considered during the
Comprehensive Planning process.
The information assembled in the Comprehensive Plan then would be used by Council in
consideration of changes to the Land Use Tables contained in the City Code.
'liaye with a Past, Gi with a Future"
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 11111f
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KENAI, ALASKA
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TO: Rick Koch, City Manager
FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration
DATE: October 26, 2011
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 — Amending KMC 14.22.010 — Land Use Table
During the past six months, the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the Land Use
Table for residential zones. This review was as result of the introduction of Ordinance
No. 2546 -2011 which recommended amending KMC 14.22.010, the Land Use Table,
for the Rural Residential 1 (RR1) zone. When the Commission was asked to review the
Land Use Table for the RR1 zone, they recognized that other residential zones in the
City should be reviewed to ensure neighborhoods were protected from uses that may
adversely affect the integrity of the residential zones. On September 7th, the Council
adopted Ordinance No. 2546 -2011 amending the Land Use Table for the RR -1 zone.
On August 30, 2011, the Commission held a special meeting. During that meeting, the
Commission unanimously approved a motion requesting administration introduce a new
ordinance on behalf of the Planning & Zoning Commission at the November 2, 2011
Council meeting. Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 is the result of that request and proposes
to make comprehensive changes to the uses allowed in the Suburban Residential (RS),
Suburban Residential 1 (RS1), Suburban Residential 2 (RS2), Rural Residential (RR),
Rural Residential 1 (RR1), and the Urban Residential (RU) zoning districts. The
ordinance outlines the process the Commission used to recommend the proposed
amendments to the Land Use Table and identifies the numerous meetings held by the
Commission.