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Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update 2016
Town Hall Meeting #1
March 26, 2016, 9:00 a.m.
Kenai Senior Center
361 Senior Court, Kenai, AK 99611
www.kenai.city/compplan2016
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Meeting Overview
Introductions
Purpose of Meeting
Rules of Conduct
9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Presentation of Plan Update Process
Review of Plan Chapters to be updated
Schedule for update
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Facilitated Discussion/Q&A
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 – 12:00 noon Continued Discussion/Q&A
12:00 noon Wrap‐up/What’s next?
Reminders:
Sign‐up sheet
Contact information – email, website
Upcoming meeting dates
Kenai Comp Plan Update 2016 1 March 26, 2016 Proposed Chapter Edits_Rev.1 Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update 2016 A Working Guide to the Proposed Updates Note: Chapter Numbers &Titles are representative only – using a typical plan layout. The first sections in a typical comprehensive plan describe the community and its local government, history, physical setting, and its socioeconomic characteristics. The rest of a typical plan describes the community’s goals and objectives and proposed implementation measures. Chapter Number & Title Update Needed Information to be updated. Identify potential source, contacts. Topics currently covered in Chapter 1. Introduction Y Update name and date of plan to reflect 2016 effort. Introduces the document by locating the city, describing how it uses planning 1.1. Purpose of Comprehensive Planning TBD Purpose of planning is stated in general fashion – can be reworded to reflect 2016 perspective. Overview/background information 1.2. Goals of the Plan TBD Include changes as a result of public comments Summary of goals only 1.3. How to use the Plan N Keep unless need to change as outline of plan Table of Contents changes Basic points on how the plan can be used – could be reworded. 2. City of Kenai N Continue with Mission Statement. Includes current Mission Statement. 2.1. Powers of the City N Confirm with City Planner/Legal that no changes since last update have been adopted. City planning powers described in the context of KPB, state. 2.2. Planning & Zoning Commission N Keep wording. Describes PZC. 2.3. Context for Planning Y Revise wording to reflect 2016 context. Consider combining with “how to use…”. Keep history of plan(s) for the city. Describes how planning has matured in the city over time. 3. Native Community Y Confirm information is accurate with local leadership. General overview of the Native community setting in Kenai.
Kenai Comp Plan Update 2016 2 March 26, 2016 Proposed Chapter Edits_Rev.1 Chapter Number & Title Update Needed Information to be updated. Identify potential source, contacts. Topics currently covered in Chapter 4. Background Information Y May reorganize Ch. 4 subsections. Describes basic information that can form the basis for longer range decision‐making. 4.1. Settlement History N Keep historical setting description. General information on settlement of Kenai. 4.2. Setting Y Need to update with current information on hazard mitigation planning General description of local physical conditions – flooding, erosion, natural hazards (fire, volcano, earthquake, storms) 4.3. Population, Education & Housing Y Update using DCCED data. Work with local KPEDD to confirm statistics. Used 2010 US Census – described trends. Useful for planning infrastructure (utilities, public facilities, schools) and economic outlook. 4.4. Economy Y Update using DCCED data and work KPEDD to confirm statistics. Update information on growth (e.g., AKLNG) opportunities. Used 2010 US Census and other survey information to describe economy – employment, income, and the business indicators for the visitor, oil and gas, commercial fisheries, industries. 4.5. Public Facilities & Services Y Review city facilities and services with City Public Works, airport commission for updates. If facilities and services are missing from existing plans or inaccurately described, city will add them to 2016 update. Described existing city services: water, sewer, transportation (roads, airport, and docks), recreation, senior citizen facilities/services, and library. Services provided by KPB and State not included. 4.6. City of Kenai Finances Y Obtain current description of finances and revenue forecasts and the most current CIP. Describes finances – revenues generated, forecast, and the role of CIP. 4.7. Forecast Population, economy, housing Y Use DCCED data to base forecasts upon. Consult with city staff and KPEDD to develop and confirm forecast indicators – percentage, rate of change, etc. Described state forecasts for population and housing growth. Information describing economic forecasts used by investors, developers, residents. Additional Sections as developed during the public process.
Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update 2016
Proposed Plan Development Schedule
Town Hall Meeting #1 March 26, 2016
Town Hall Meeting #2 April 16, 2016
Planning & Zoning Commission Worksession #1 TBD
Planning & Zoning Commission Worksession #2 TBD
Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing TBD
Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing TBD
Kenai Comprehensive Plan Proposed Update 2016
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Comment Sheet
Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update 2016 Town Hall Meeting #1
March 26, 2016
Name Address
Comments on Proposed Plan Update
For More Information please visit: www.kenai.city/compplan2016
Or to leave additional comments please email them to:
compplan2016@kenai.city
To talk with the City Planner please call Matt Kelley, 907‐283‐8235