HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-08 Planning & Zoning Packet - Work SessionCITY OF KENAI
PLANNING &ZONING
COMMISSION
Work Session
January 8, 2014 - Immediately
following regular scheduled meeting.
Transitional Housing Discussion -
Additional information will be
provided the night of the meeting.
Planning Zoning Commission Work Session
Transitional Housing
December 11, 2013
ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USES
C
RR
I RRl
I RS
RS1
RS2
RU
I CC
CG
IL
IH
ED
R
TSH
LC
CMU
RESIDENTIAL
One - Family Dwelling
C18
P
P
P
P
P
P
p21
SI
S2
S2
C22
P
p
P
S1 /C21
Two -, Three - Family
C 1
P
P
P
P
P
P
p21
S1
C
C
C22
P
P
P
SI /C21
Dwelling
Four - Family Dwelling
C18
P
C3,29
P
N
N
P
p21
S1
C
C
C22
N
P
C
SI /C21
Five - ,Six - Family Dwelling
CI8
C3
N
P
N
N
P
p21
SI
C
C
N
N
P
C
SI /C21
Seven- or More Family
C 1
C3
N
C3
N
N
P
p21
S
C
C
N
N
P
C
SI /C21
Dwelling
Mobile Home Parks'
N
C
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
C
N
N
C
Planned Unit Residential
C18
C
C29
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
C
C
C
C
Development'
TownhouseS4
C18
C3
C3,29
C3
C3
C3
C3
C
C
C
C
C22
C
C
C
C
Accessory Building on
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
N
N
N
N
N
C
N
N
Parcel Without Main
Building or Use (See KMC
14.20.200)
Transitional Housing
N
N
N
N
N
N
N j
N
j N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
One-Family Dwelling
Transitional Housing
C
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
N
C
C
N
P
P
P
S/C
Two -, Three - Family
Dwelling
Townhouses
CIB
C3
`.3,29
C3
C3
C3
C3
C
C
C
C
C22
C
C
C
C
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
N
N
N
N
N
C
N
N
Parcel Without Main
Building or Use (See KMC
14.20.200)
Transitional Housing
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
One- Family Dwelling
Transitional Housing
C
P
P I
P I
P I
P I
P
C I
N
C
C
N
P
P
P I
S/C
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Footnotes:
1. 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
same 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.
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 characteristics of the
site will not destroy the 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. 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. Animal boarding
and commercial kennels require a kennel license (see KMC Chapter 3.15).
14. Allowed as a conditional use, provided that no indication of said use is evident from the exterior
of the 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. Reserved.
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
Fitness Centers
x
Massage Therapist
x
Photographic Studios
x
Self- Service Laundries
x
Tailors
x
Tanning Salons
}r
Tattoo Parlors
x
Personal services not set forth in the above matrix are conditional uses.
28. Communications tower /antenna(s) allowed as a principal permitted (P) use if the applicable
conditions set forth in KMC 14.20.255 are met or a conditional use (C) if the applicable conditions set
forth in KMC 14.20.255 and 14.20.150 are met.
29. Use allowed only for those parcels that abut the Kenai Spur Highway. The access to any such
parcel must be either from: (a) 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 two hundred seventy -five (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.
COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
January 8, 2014
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
REQUESTED
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY:
D:
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Excused Absence: Commissioner Arness
Administration
9a
Council Action Agenda (1 /2/14)
Administration
Corrected Work Session Table & Draft Code
Amendment /Definition
Administration
Add Definition of Transitional Housing to 14.20.320 definitions:
Transitional housing facility means temporary housing with services to assist homeless
persons and families prepare for and obtain permanent housing within 24 months.
Add New Code Section to 14.20
14.20. XXX Transitional Housing
(a) It is the intent to reduce potential negative impacts on local businesses and residences which
include, excessive noise, emergency and police response calls, loitering, and ingress and egress traffic,
and to ensure safe and healthy living facilities and support for the users of Transitional Housing,
especially families.
(b)Transitional Housing facilities that have X or greater units may be permitted as provided in the Land
Use Table. A unit for purposes of transitional housing is defined as an enclosed or separate area used for
sleeping, or if communal bunkrooms are utilized, every two beds shall constitute a unit. Transitional
Housing Facilities with less than X number of units are allowed as provided in the Land Use Table.
(c)The City fully endeavors to comply with the Fair Housing Act adopted in 1968 and amended in 1988,
and nothing in this section shall be used or relied on to discriminate in housing within the City of Kenai
based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability.
(d)ln addition to the considerations expressed in KMC 14.20.150 Conditional Use Permits, the
Commission shall specifically consider the following criteria when considering Conditional Use Permits
for Transitional Housing Facilities:
(1) Adequate indoor and outdoor communal areas for residents, especially children;
(2) Appropriate access to sanitary facilities and cooking or food service facilities;
(3)Adequate on -site staffing and programming;......
(e) This ordinance only applies to Transitional Housing Facilities created or expanded after its effective
date.