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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2585-2011i(y of KENAI, Suggested by: Planning & Zoning Commission CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2585 -2011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING UPDATED 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, when amendments to the Official Zoning Map are made, an update to the zoning and land use plan maps within the Comprehensive Plan should also be made to provide current information in the Plan; and, WHEREAS, the last update to the zoning and land use plan maps within the Comprehensive Plan occurred in August 2010; and, WHEREAS, since August 2010, amendments to the Official Zoning Map have occurred; and, WHEREAS, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan zoning and land use maps is necessary to incorporate the amendments to the Official Zoning Map; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 14, 2011, and unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt updated zoning and land use plan maps to show current 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 zoning and land use maps of the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan, maps 6, 10, and 11, are replaced, respectively, with the updated maps as shown on Attachment A, Attachment B, and Attachment C 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. -2011 Page 2 of 2 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 5th day of October, 2011. ATTEST: "Th _..0 ilL c. k'._1 Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk r2 (2 t JG I « ?Yc_ PAT PORTER, MAYOR Introduced: September 21, 2011 Adopted: October 5, 2011 Effective: November 5, 2011 New Text Underlined; ID TED TEXT BRACKETED .9479fiGi0'. f.Tl�f.T.'F:IL-YLi i a ri:l71711•L•L Map 6, Existing Zoning, City of Kenai, 2011 N J. W `S E S 1 Its "' No r®� F. lte° IIII■ re tr 9PP k� rII:iFApr• wr r 1 a � Fb _ tt�'�r ,t {i�' �qt ilrr r...��. -ice ...�1 ����n, III �, t Ilu�l,;, r j' . �_ __� Tni i 1 Cook Inlet .,�:��� _.'�% y•. ,,� : :A a ' --_ .-: \:, / Fes.. . __ 1...... -' i.+ � _ �„ • ire (1111 rii ---or ? _..„ Legend __le: tir. _.,r=72 til . lifted Co Conservation - Ibal Residential ��%; urged commerral Rural Revaemtal 1 -(antral Mtaed Una - Suburban Residential 1 "411 W . 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The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 14th and recommended Council adopt the updated zoning and land use maps for the Comprehensive Plan. As part of their review, the Commission was provided a table showing status of the Plan's implementation measures. With the beginning of the update of the Comprehensive Plan, there has been very little activity this year. There were two zoning amendments since last year's update. Attached is a report showing the information on these amendments. As result of the zoning amendments, J have J teJ The updated maps zoning and land use maps have been updated. 1110 Upua�CU 1iiaNs are provided as Attachment A, B and C to the ordinance. Attachments 1. Implementation Measures 2. Zoning Amendments CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ11 -33 A RESOLUTION OF THE KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING KENAI CITY COUNCIL ADOPT UPDATED ZONING AND LAND USE MAPS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF KENAI. WHEREAS, The Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 90 -31 delegated authority to the City of Kenai to make Land Use Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code requires the Commission to review the Comprehensive Plan on an annual 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 Land Use Plan maps within the Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the last update to the Zoning and Land Use Plan maps in the Comprehensive Plan occurred in August of 2010; and, WHEREAS, Amendments to the Official Zoning Map have occurred since August 2010 requiring an update to the Zoning and Land Use Plan maps within the Comprehensive Plan; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the Kenai City Council update the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan with adoption of the updated City of Kenai Zoning, and Land Use Plan Maps as shown on Attachment A (Map 6), Attachment B (Map 10), and Attachment C (Map 11). Dated at Kenai, Chairman ATTEST: s 14th d --of September 2011. City of Kenai - Zoning Changes Lot 3A Karen Moore Subdi 0 0 0 > 0 0 7/28/2010 Approved SEX SE'' /, Section 4 Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage, LLC 8/11/2010 Approved •J 0 O N 0 0 E E 0 u 0 — `m c v CC CC rq N N O O r4 O O N Monday, July 25, 2 0 OD ra 0. Ongoing No Action has been taken. Administration has recommended against overlay zones. Ongoing. ) ) ) \ j / { ) - < 1 j s 0 k )) ai \ ➢ More attractive city center ➢ Protects scenic views of Kenai River, Cook Inlet, and Chigmit Mts. > More attractive environment for city center 0 IMPLEMENTATIt$N MEASURE City Center /Millennium Square Update beautification plan for city center Locate civic functions and popular cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities in city center Adopt "overlay zone" development standards Prepare Millennium Square Development Plan Provide public amenities in city center Pending further development plans for area. Reviewed in 2006. Decision not to update at the time but to reconsider in the future. IJJ \ \ N \ < } ) N N z.i it IIII% a oyudie > Partner with native groups to insure that '.. development plans respect the historical > Incentives for redevelopment of this important city asset > Facilitates private investment consistent with TSH District standards / IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE. City Center/Millennium Square — 2 ( ! \� E o. —§ to 8n }\ ; )k \w ƒ\ § )2 o Review and update Townsite Historic District design standards Pending Limited Commercial Zone /Updated KMC 14.25 Updated KMC 14.25 Pending Central Commercial, Limited Commercial, and Central Mixed Use Zones CC /LC /CMU 0 0 -J Planning Dept. P &Z Planning Dept. Building Dept. Planning Dept, Building Dept. cc • Inclusion of standards to reserve open space and parklands in new subdivisions. Sr Promotes infill of existing lots already served by city services. > Retention of natural vegetation in new subdivisions. > Encourages creative subdivision designs. > Provides for opportunity to add flexible zoning standards such as overlay zoning and mixed use zoning. > Promotes the siting and design of land uses that are in harmony and scale with surrounding uses > Minimizes impact on established neighbor- ' hoods from incompatible, non - residential uses > Provides incentives to promote creative neighborhood design > Allows for residences near commercial amenities and services > Encourages residential variety and options \ \. \ R5 R6 IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE, RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS Subdivision and Zoning code Revisions > Review and update existing site '.. design standards, landscaping and open space requirements > Review and update zoning district standards and procedures Revise landscaping standards and require larger setbacks between incompatible uses (14.05, 14.25, - 14.20, 14.24) Zoning Code, Land Use Table and Development Requirements Table > Include standards for various housing types and densities > Revise code to allow residential uses in the commercial areas to 1— No Action CMU /LC Zones Decision not to proceed with overlay zone. CMU zone established. \ o Updated KMC 14.25 (Landscaping /Site Plans), KMC 14.24 (Development Requirements), KMC 14.20.250 (Off- street Parking and Loading Requirements) No Action. \ 0 z \ 0 Planning Dept. Finance Dept. Public Works. Planning Dept. Planning Dept. Planning Dept. Planning Dept. co tu ce ➢ Promotes reuse and rehabilitation of vacant commercial buildings ➢ Makes private and public investment attractive. ➢ Encourages positive commercial design and safe and reinvestment ➢ Promotes safe and pedestrian - friendly, walkable commercial areas ➢ Ensures adequate landscaping and buffering between commercial uses and the highway. ➢ Provides for denser development with more mixed -use development. ➢ Establishes more suitable parking standards given the dynamic nature of commercial development. Si- 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 ➢ 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 ƒ ! / \ / ) k 22! IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE. Commercial Land Use Tax incentives and Revision of Zoning and Development Requirements ➢ Standards for compatible uses in mixed use zones (7.05, 14.20, 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 ➢ Landscaping standards ➢ Buffer yard standards ➢ Setbacks, building heights, parking requirements (14.05, 14.25, 14.24) Amendment Procedures for rezoning areas for commercial uses (14.20.270) Industrial Land Use I'I Amendment Procedures for rezoning areas for industrial uses (14.20.270) Zoning Code, Industrial District Regulations (14.20.130, 14.20.140, 14.24) { Collaboration with Kenai Watershed Forum 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 1330.080 to protect areas from vehicle traffic. Casey Planning & Design preparing draft plan. Ongoing - signage placed as needed. KMC 13.20.040 Trespass Ordinance Beautification Committee oversees city gardens and adopts gardens. c 0 al N od Administration Public Works Planning Dept., Public Works Planning Dept. Public Works Parks & Recreation P &2, Public Works \ ➢ Clearer description of the intent of the zone and when and where the zone shall be applied. ➢ Creation of high - profile resident and visitor amenity with access and recreational improvements ➢ Preserves valuable public open space and scenic views. ➢ Supports Millennium Square development opportunities. ➢ Promotes public safety and minimizes the loss of lives and property. ➢ Retains hazard areas in their natural state. ➢ Creates opportunity for creative, innovative design of properties. ➢ Promotes use of public open space and trail system. ➢ Promotes public safety and discourages use of unsafe access. ➢ Minimizes trespass issues across private property. ➢ Supplements public efforts to provide and maintain recreational areas. ➢ Creates a sense of pride in and "ownership" for local parks and streams. ➢ Coordinate program with other agencies. \ a » . 2 § 2 2 N7 IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE'. Natural Setting Revise definition and application of the existing conservation zone district Re -open discussions with State on terms for joint establishment of Kenai River Gateway natural area Continue pursuing funds for bluff stabilization efforts. Idenhfy 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" a 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 land is subdivided. Ongoing — See above. ALP (Airport Layout Plan) updated and approved May `09. 2007 Airport Supplemental Plan. The master plan update will begin in 2011. m 0 m 0 Being reviewed. Ordinance will be revised. Airport has an AIP (Airport Improvement Plan) for airport properties. 1 0 o -C Airport, P &Z Planning Dept. N of a r 0 E Q N at a r 0 o Q Airport, P &Z Airport, Airport Commission Public Works Public Works Airport Commission n cn DJ IX Federal requirements satisfied a- Prevents or minimizes future land use conflicts a- Retains suitable parcels available for future public and private airport- related development. > Minimizes future land use conflicts. ➢ Streamline zoning reviews > Use of airport property compatible with Comprehensive Plan ➢ 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. > Streets and blocks are connected in a pattern — connecting neighborhoods to each other and to businesses > Pedestrian features included in development. > A coastal and bluff trail system is designed and constructed. CIP supports airport- related development }a, O.^ Q a,: Q Q AP3 AP4 Q I- 1- F iM- H T5 IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE' Kenai Municipal Airport 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 The City requires developers to extend water and sewer mains if necessary. \ \ Draft park study prepared. No Action. No Action. No Action Ongoing. Central Mixed Use Zone /Properties Rezoned KSH Signage for Public Facilities \ No Action. \ Public Works Public Works Planning Dept. Administration Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Public Works, P&Z Public Safety Senior Center Planning Dept. f ➢ Infrastructure in place in conjunction with future development. ➢ CIP coordinated with infrastructure extensions. S. 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. is New parks and recreation facilities are designed and located consistent with comprehensive plan goals and policies. Si Neighborhood park development is supported. > Private- public collaboration for the acquisition, development and maintenance of parks is encouraged and supported. ➢ Joint use of facilities results from coordination between City and KPB School District. Si- Residential and commercial uses in the City Center continue and expand. • Tourism directed to City Center. Si- Millennium Square "ready" for development when time and project comes along. B Senior citizen residential and other services expanded. • Continued cooperation with Kenai Peninsula Borough Division of Emergency Management > Adequate police, fire, and EMS services for Kenai residents. ➢ 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 Is Consolidate senior services with other organizations to insure that needs are met without duplication of services. 0 b CF3 Cr in bb CF6 ( E SE IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE Community Facilities sewer and Water Facilities Master Plan recommendations implemented. Subdivision Code (14.10) specifies when infrastructure to be constructed. Public Facilities designed and sited consistent with Comprehensive Plan goals 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.