HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3021-2018_____________________________________________________________________________________
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3021-2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DETERMINING THAT
TRACT C DRAGSETH SUBDIVISION – 2017 ADDITION, LOCATED WITHIN THE EAST ½
SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN, CITY OF KENAI,
KENAI RECORDING DISTRICT, KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA IS NOT NEEDED
FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND APPROVING A SALE OF THE PROPERTY FOR ITS
APPRAISED VALUE TO RON HYDE.
WHEREAS, in May 2017 the City Council approved the sale of Tract A, Dragseth Subdivision to
Ron Hyde/ PRL Logistics Inc., with the understanding that the City would also sell the adjacent
airstrip after a subdivision was completed; and,
WHEREAS, a subdivision of adjacent land has been completed creating a new parcel
encompassing the airstrip described as Tract C Dragseth Subdivision – 2017 Addition, Located
within the East ½ Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, City of Kenai,
Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska; and,
WHEREAS, the property will be conveyed by a deed subject to entry and right of first refusal
agreement that restricts almost all development on the new parcel, limits the allowable use, and
allows the City a first right to repurchase the parcel for the purchase price adjusted annually by
the Anchorage Consumer Price Index; and,
WHEREAS, the parcel owned by the City is general fund property no longer needed for a public,
purpose and public access along the beach is preserved through easements on the plat; and,
WHEREAS, as of March 30, 2018 the parcel appraised for $56,000; and,
WHEREAS, the sale is a negotiated sale pursuant to KMC 22.05.090 intended to encourage new
enterprise in the City; and,
WHEREAS, the sale is intended to facilitate the operation of airships inside the City utilizing new
technology and enabling a new means of cargo transportation and innovative emergency
management; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the operation of airships will benefit the City and local economy
bringing in new jobs and a new industry.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. Statement of Ownership: That the City of Kenai is the owner of Tract C Dragseth
Subdivision – 2017 Addition, Located within the East ½ Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 11
West, Seward Meridian, City of Kenai, Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough,
Alaska.
Section 2. Public Purpose and Best Interest Finding:
a. That the property is not needed for future public purposes. That the sale of the property is
in the best interest of the City as it is intended to limit development, protect sensitive
habitat, maintain public access along the beach, and promote new economic
opportunities.
b. That the purpose of the sale is to encourage new enterprise, namely the operation of
airships enabling a new means of cargo transportation and innovative emergency
management.
Section 3. Authorization of Sale:
a. That the Kenai City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to sell the City-owned
land described as Tract C Dragseth Subdivision – 2017 Addition, Located within the East
½ Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, City of Kenai, Kenai
Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, including any and all improvements
thereon. The Sale shall be subject to the development and use restrictions and first right
of refusal provided in the attached Deed Subject to Right of Entry and Right of First Refusal
Agreement.
b. That the sale shall be by negotiated sale pursuant to KMC 22.05.090 –Conveyance to
Encourage New Enterprise, for the March 30, 2018 appraised fair market value of
$56,000.
Section 4. Title: That title shall be conveyed by the attached Deed Subject to Right of Entry and
Right of First Refusal Agreement.
Section 5. Proceeds of Sale. That should a sale of the property be finalized, per Article 5-11 of
the Kenai Municipal Charter, all revenues of the sale shall be recorded in the General Land Sale
Permanent Fund. The principle balance of the General Land Sale Permanent Fund may not be
spent or appropriated for any purpose, however revenues earned on the investments of the fund
may be used for any lawful purpose.
Section 6. Severability: That 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.
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Section 7. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 161h day of May, 2018.
ATTEST:
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
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Introduced: May 2, 2018
Enacted : May 16, 2018
Effective: June 15, 2018
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The Grantor, City of Kenai, an Alaska municipal corporation, whose address is 210
Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 for and in consideration of the sum of Ten and no/100
Dollars ($10.00) in hand paid, does hereby grants and conveys unto Grantee, Ronald Hyde, whose
address is 421 W 1st Avenue, Suite 250, Anchorage, AK 99501, in fee simple subject to the
condition subsequent and covenants and restrictions set forth herein, all of that certain real property
situated within the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, subject, more
particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Tract C, Dragseth Subdivision 2017 Addition, According to the Official Plat Thereof, Filed
Under Plat Number 2017-60, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial
District, State of Alaska.
RESERVING TO THE GRANTOR, all oil, gas and other minerals;
SUBJECT TO easements, restrictions and reservations of record; and
PROVIDED, that the Property shall be used, and Grantee, his heirs and assigns, by
acceptance hereof and by agreement with Grantor, hereby expressly covenants to use the Property,
consistent with and as provided in the attached Covenants and Restrictions on Use of Tract C,
Dragseth Subdivision (the “Covenants and Restrictions”) and the Covenants and Restrictions
shall run with the land and shall be binding upon the Grantee and all other persons and parties
claiming through the Grantee.
PROVIDED FURTHER, as a condition subsequent to this conveyance, that if the
Property is used for purposes other than as set forth in the Covenants and Restrictions, then the
Grantor may enter the Property and terminate the estate herein conveyed.
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Deed Subject to Right of Entry
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DATED: This ___________ day of _______________, 2018.
GRANTOR:
CITY OF KENAI, Grantor
By ______________________________
As its City Manager
GRANTEE:
Ronald Hyde
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of
________________, 2018, by Ronald Hyde.
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NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires:______
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of
________________, 2018, by Paul Ostrander, City Manager of the City of Kenai, an Alaska
municipality, on behalf of the municipality.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires:______
Deed Subject to Right of Entry
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COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS
ON
USE OF TRACT C, DRAGSETH SUBDIVISION
The following covenants and restrictions apply to and are hereby imposed upon
Tract C, Dragseth Subdivision 2017 Addition, According to the Official Plat Thereof,
Filed Under Plat Number 2017-60, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third
Judicial District, State of Alaska.
1. The Property shall be used the purpose of aircraft landing, loading and departing and for
no other purpose inconsistent with such use.
2. All vegetation on the Property shall be maintained in its natural state except as follows:
a. The existing landing area may be maintained and graded but no additional
material other than sand may be introduced onto the surface except as provided in
paragraph 2.b, below, and the airstrip shall be maintained as a grass surface with
Alaska native grasses.
b. The area labelled “Staging Area” as shown on Attachment 1, not extending more
than 400 feet immediately north of Royal Street, may be surfaced with gravel or
crushed rock, with the exception that any vegetative dunes must be maintained in
a natural state.
c. Vegetation may be disturbed but only if and to the extent necessary to install and
maintain lighting, a windsock pole, and fencing.
d. A moveable building not exceeding dimensions of 12 feet by 20 feet nor greater
than one story in height may be placed on the property.
e. No improvements other than those provided for in this attachment may be made
to the property.
3. The existing landing area as shown on the sketch attached hereto as Attachment 1 shall
not be expanded except as provided in paragraph 2.b, above.
4. The Property shall not be subdivided
Kenai Recording District
Return to:
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
Right of First Refusal Agreement
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RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT
This Right of First Refusal Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made on this ____ day of
_______________, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Ronald Hyde his heirs and
assigns, whose address is 421 W 1st Avenue, Suite 250, Anchorage, AK 99501, (the “Grantor”), and
the City of Kenai, an Alaska municipality (the “Grantee”) whose address is 210 Fidalgo Avenue,
Kenai, Alaska 99611.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of the following-described property:
Tract C, Dragseth Subdivision 2017 Addition, According to the Official Plat Thereof, Filed Under
Plat Number 2017-60, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of
Alaska (the “Property”);
WHEREAS, Grantee desires to obtain a right of first refusal to purchase the Property; and
WHEREAS, Grantor agrees to grant Grantee a right of first refusal to purchase the
Property.
NOW, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of Ten and 00/100 Dollars ($10.00) and other
good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Grant of Right of First Refusal. Grantor does hereby grant, bargain and convey
unto Grantee, during the Term, the exclusive and irrevocable ongoing right of first refusal to
purchase the Property (the “Right”) upon the following terms:
(a) Notification of Sale. If, at any time during the Term, Grantor receives an offer from
a bona fide third party to purchase all or any portion of the Property that is acceptable to Grantor
as evidenced by a signed letter of intent memorializing all of the material business points of such
offer (the “Acceptable Offer”), then Grantor shall, within five (5) days after receipt of the same,
forward a copy of the Acceptable Offer to Grantee.
(b) Exercise of Right. If Grantee elects to exercise the Right, Grantee shall give written
notice of its exercise of the Right to Grantor within ninety (90) days of Grantee’s receipt of the
Acceptable Offer, at the address set forth below. If Grantee fails to exercise the Right during such
thirty (30) day-period, then Grantor shall be free to sell the Property to the bona fide third party on
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terms and conditions, including the Purchase Price, that are no more favorable to the bona
fide third party than the terms and conditions stated in the Acceptable Offer.
(c) Purchase Price. If the Right is exercised, the “Purchase Price” shall be an amount
equal to the sum of $56,000, adjusted annually on January 1 of each year by an amount equal to
the percentage change of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Anchorage,
Alaska (“Anchorage CPI”). If the Anchorage CPI is not then being published, a similar index will
be used.
(d) Terms/Proration. If the Right is exercised, all costs and terms related to the sale and
purchase of the Property pursuant to the Right other than the Purchase Price shall be as set forth
in the Acceptable Offer, unless expressly modified herein, and shall be documented on the form
of purchase agreement set forth above.
2. Title. Within fourteen (14) days after Grantee has exercised the Right, Grantor shall
deliver to the Grantee a title commitment (the “Title Commitment”) covering the Property which
shall reflect that marketable fee simple title to the Property is vested in Grantor and that same is
insurable by a title insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Alaska at regular
rates, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, easements and restrictions, excepting only those
permitted encumbrances set forth on Exhibit B hereto (the “Permitted Encumbrances”).
Grantor shall deliver to Grantee, within ten (10) days after Grantee has exercised the Right,
copies, to the extent owned and possessed by or under the control of Grantor, of all site plans and
specifications; surveys and topographic studies of the Property; seismic or geological
investigations/reports; environmental reports; title reports; engineering studies; soils or borings
reports; current tax bills; lease information; and any other documents reasonably pertaining to the
Property. If Grantor receives any notices pertaining to the Property during the Term, it shall deliver
a copy of said notice to Grantee within five (5) days after receipt of the same.
3. Term and Extension. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective
Date of, and expire ninety-nine years from the date hereof.
4. Remedies upon Default. If Grantor shall default hereunder, Grantee may bring an
action for specific performance and/or exercise all rights and remedies available to Grantee at law
or in equity.
5. Possession. Upon any exercise of the Right, Grantee shall be entitled to the
exclusive and lawful possession of the Property at closing.
6. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the exhibits hereto, which are
incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof, constitutes the sole and entire agreement
of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes
all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written, oral, express or
implied, with respect to such subject matter.
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7. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended, modified or supplemented
by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto.
8. Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other
communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given (a) when
delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) when received by the addressee if
sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); or (c) when received if
mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such
communications must be sent to the respective parties at the addresses set forth above (or at such
other address for a party as shall be specified in a notice given in accordance with this Section 8)
9. Governing Law. This Agreement (including its formation, construction,
termination and the relationships between the parties hereto) shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Alaska without giving effect to any choice or
conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Alaska or any other jurisdiction).
10. Choice of Forum. Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or based upon
this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be instituted exclusively in the
United States District Court for the District of Alaska or the Trial Court for Third Judicial District
of Alaska, in each case located in Kenai, Alaska and the appropriate appellate courts therefrom,
and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit,
action or proceeding. Service of process, summons, notice or other document by mail to such
party’s address set forth herein shall be effective service of process for any suit, action, or other
proceeding brought in any such court. The parties irrevocably and unconditionally waive any
objection to the laying of venue of any suit, action or any proceeding in such courts and irrevocably
waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that any such suit, action or proceeding
has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
11. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND
UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY
IN RESPECT OF ANY LEGAL ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
12. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
13. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
14. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any
other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or
provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement
so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable
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manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally
contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
15. Waiver. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective
unless expressly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. No waiver by any party
shall operate or be construed as a waiver in respect of any failure, breach or default not expressly
identified by such written waiver, whether of a similar or different character, and whether
occurring before or after that waiver. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right,
remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver
thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder
preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or
privilege.
16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same
agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of
electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original
signed copy of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on this the _____
day of ______________, 2018.
GRANTOR:
Ronald Hyde
GRANTEE:
City of Kenai
By:
Paul Ostrander
City Manager
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STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of
________________, 2018, by Ronald Hyde.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires:__________
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of
________________, 2018, by Paul Ostrander, City Manager of the City of Kenai, an Alaska
municipality, on behalf of the municipality.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
My Commission Expires:__________
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
DATE: April 26, 2018
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3021-2018 – Sale of Airstrip property to Ron Hyde
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In May of 2017, the City Council approved the sale of Tract A, Dragseth Subdivision to Ron Hyde
through Ordinance 2957-2017 (substitute). That sale was contingent on the ability of Mr. Hyde to
purchase adjacent City owned land for the use of an existing airstrip.
Ron Hyde has been operating the airstrip since May of 2017 under a Special Use Permit issued
by the City Council through Resolution No 2017-20. A conditional use permit was issued by the
City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission on the airstrip property to allow its use as an
airport. The conditional use permit will remain with the property after sale.
The planned use of the airstrip by airships - new technology developed and manufactured by
Lockheed Martin - will provide jobs and will benefit the local economy. This ordinance authorizes
the sale of the airstrip parcel, now subdivided as Tract C Dragseth Subdivision – 2017 Addition
for the fair market appraised value of $56,000.
Your consideration is appreciated.
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 2957-2017 (substitute) and associated memo
Resolution No. 2017-20 and associated memo
Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2957-2017 (SUBSTITUTE)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF TRACT A, DRAGSETH SUBDIVISION 2016 ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE
OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, UNDER PLAT NO . 2016-22, FILED IN THE KENAI RECORDING
DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA, INCLUDING ALL
IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, TO PRL LOGISTICS INC., AND PROVIDING THE SALE
PROCEEDS TO THE STATE OF ALASKA FOR REIMBURSEMENT INTO GRANT NO. 15-DC-
078 FOR USE BY THE CITY TO CONTINUE ENHANCING ACCESS AND OTHER RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SOUTH BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City manages dip net access issues on its beaches which includes conflicts
between local property owners and dip net fishery participants; and,
WHEREAS, in 2014 the City Council appropriated $1,900 ,000 of State Grant funds (Grant No .
15-DC-078) via Ordinance No. 2771-2014 for the purpose of designing and constructing a new
roadway for access to the South Beach and related improvements to help alleviate such
conflicts; and,
WHEREAS, after numerous meetings with affected property owners and state and federal
agencies weighing alternatives for improved access , including obtaining permitting for building a
new road across City owned wetlands , the City with State approval, authorized the purchase of
seven abutting parcels from Ark Properties, LLC for the purpose of constructing a new road with
minimal wetland disturbance through Resolution No . 2015-50 (Substitute); and,
WHEREAS, the City needed only a portion of the newly acquired property for the purpose of
road construction; and ,
WHEREAS . the State 's approval of the utilization of Grant funds for the purchase of the property
was conditioned on proceeds from the sale of the unneeded property and improvements
thereon going back into the grant for the City 's use for South Beach access and related
improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the City completed construction of a new road providing beach access and a re-plat
of the seven parcels allowing the City to maintain the land needed for the road and maximizing
the value of the unneeded land and improvements for resale; and,
WHEREAS, the City is expending significant funds maintaining the land and improvements for
re-sale and the nature of the improvements limits the available market; and ,
WHEREAS, PRL Logistics. Inc .. (PRL) has made an offer to purchase the property based on
numerous conditions; and.
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WHEREAS, PRL's business plan is to potentially use the property for office space, lodging ,
restauranUbar, event hosting and airport related activities to support its business, including the
operation of an ai rship; and ,
WHEREAS, all of these uses will require the approval by City Planning Commission of
conditional use permits given the current zon ing of the property; and ,
WHEREAS , PRL 's offer is also condit ioned on the abi lity to purchase adjacent City owned land
for the use of an existing airstrip for fix winged and airship uses; and,
WHEREAS , PRL 's acquisition of the adjacent property will require a subdivision and conditional
use permit; and ,
WHEREAS , PRL has previously refurbished and repurposed old cannery property in the City
demonstrating a responsib ility towards environmental sens itivity and respect for the history of
the City; and,
WHEREAS , it is anticipated that PRL 's acqu isition of additional property in the City will create
new economic opportunities and will be managed in a responsible manner; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council fi nds that it is in the best interest of the City to sell Tract A,
Dragseth Subdivision 2016 Addition , according to the official plat thereof, under Plat No. 2016-
22, filed in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, including all
improvements thereon to PRL for the purchase price of $825,000 ; and ,
WHEREAS , in accepting PRL's offer, the City Council agrees to work cooperatively with PRL for
the future sale of the adjacent City owned lands that include the airstrip ; and ;
WHEREAS , the property being sold is unique in that it is neither General Fund Land, nor Airport
Land , but instead land he ld by the State Grant, therefo re City Code provisions governing
General Fund Land and A irport Land do not apply; and
WHEREAS , the C ity Council finds tha t it is in the best interest of the City to sell the property for
the aforementioned reasons to PRL without a recent appra isal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, as follows :
Section 1. Form : That th is is a non-code ord inance .
Section 2 . Statement of Ownersh ip: That the City of Kenai is the owner of Tract A,
Dragseth Subdivision 2016 Addition , according to the official p lat thereof, under Plat No . 2016-
22, filed in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska , including all
improvements thereon .
Section 3. Public Purpose and Best Interest Findings: That the property is not needed for
future public purposes . The sale of the Property is in the best interests of the City as it is
intended to promote new econom ic opportunities and the proceeds wi ll be used to continue
development of access to the South Beach and related improvements in compliance with Grant
No . 15-DC-078.
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Section 4. Authorization of Sale : That the Kenai City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to sell the City-owned lands described as Tract A, Dragseth Subdivision 2016
Addition , according to the official plat thereof, under Plat No . 2016 -22, filed in the Kenai
Recording District, Third Judicial D istrict, State of Alaska, including all improvements thereon,
under the terms established in the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement and Addendum
subject to the additional essential terms and conditions of sale on page 6 of the Purchase and
Sale Agreement as amended by the Addendum.
Section 5. T itle : That title shall be conveyed by warranty deed .
Section 6. Proceeds of Sale : That should a sale of the property be finalized, all revenues
from the sale shall be provided to the State of Alaska for Grant No. 15-DC-078 for the City's use
for South Beach access and related improvements.
Section 7. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof
to any person o r 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 val idity of the remainder of th is title or application thereof to other persons or c ircumstances .
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance
even w ithout such part, provision, o r application .
Section 8. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.1 5.070(f), this ord inance shall take effect
30 days after adoption . (Emergency ordinances and ordinance making , repealing, transferring,
or otherwise chang ing appropriations , shall go into effect immediately upon passage unless they
specify a later time: "That pursuant to KMC 1.15.0?0(f), this ordinance shall take effect upon
adoption").
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 17th day of May , 2017 .
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ATTEST:
if3RIAN GABRIEL SR ., MAYOR
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210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager ?. o ·
May 10, 2017
Ordinance 2957-2017 (Substitute)-addendum to purchase and sale
agreement modifying financing method
This substitute ordinance recognizes and incorporates two addendums to the original purchase
and sale agreement rece ived from the buyer's agent that modify the terms and conditions of the
sale . The origina l purchase and sale agreement anticipated owner financing with a down
payment of 15% and an interest rate of 4% for 6 months or December 31, 2017 , whichever was
earlier, followed by a balloon payment for the rema ining principal at that time to satisfy the terms
of the loan .
The buyer is now proposing to utilize conventional financing for the purchase of the property with
closing scheduled for June 20 , 2017. Modifications to closing costs for the buyer and seller as a
result of the change in financing are also outlined on the addendum and First National Bank is
removed as the holder of the escrow.
The two addendums are attached for your reference .
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, APPROVING A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PRL LOGISTICS INC., FOR THE CONTINGENT USE OF AN
AIRSTRIP ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH BEACH.
WHEREAS , the City is in the process of selling PRL Logistics Inc., (PRL) a parcel of property as
provided in Ordinance No . 2957-2017; and,
WHEREAS, one condition of the sale is that PRL also be able to purchase adjacent City land that
contains an airstrip for airship and fixed wing operations; and,
WHEREAS, the airstrip is on several parcels of City land and the sale of the 'airstrip' property
cannot be completed until a future subdivision occurs; and ,
WHEREAS, the Special Use Permit authorized by this Resolution is intended to allow PRL
authority to occupy the airstrip prior to the future subd ivision and sale of the property; and,
WHEREAS, while the Special Use Permit authorizes PRL to occupy the property for purposes of
aircraft operations , the limitations of zoning on the parcels on which the airstrip sits, additionally
requires the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve airport uses as a conditional use before
any aircraft operations can occur; and
WHEREAS, as provided in Ordinance No. 2957-2017 , the City Council finds that it is in the best
interest of the City to approve this Special Use Permit as PRL's business plans will provide a
unique economic benefit to the City by bringing new industry and business to the area.
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the attached Special Use Permit authorizing PRL to occupy the airstrip
identified in the Special Use Permit for aircraft operations is approved. The City Manager is
authorized to execute the Special Use Permit, with the condition that actual aircraft uses of the
property cannot actually begin until and unless additional separate Conditional Use Permits are
obtained by PRL from the City's Planning and Zoning Commission.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage .
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of May, 2017.
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210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
May 10, 2017
Resolution 2017-20 Approving A Special Use Permit For PRL Logistics
The City of Kenai is currently considering the sale of Tract A, Dragseth Subdivision, 2016 Addition
to PRL Logistics . One condition of that sale is that PRL Logistics also be able to purchase the
adjacent City land that contains an airstrip. This resolution approves the issuance of a Special
Use Permit (SUP) that authorizes non-exclusive use of that airstrip and surrounding area of
approximately 3 acres as shown on the attached Exhibit A.
Eventually, PRL Logistics intends on using the airstrip for aircraft operations, including utilization
by both fixed wing aircraft and an airship . However, during the term of the SUP, only fixed wing
aircraft w ill be using the airstrip , therefore only approximately 3 acres of the area will be utilized.
While this SUP authorizes PRL Logistics to occupy this area for these purposes, separate
Conditional Use Permits issued by the Planning and Zoning Commission will also be required
before those activities may be conducted .
If PRL Logistics is successful in obtaining this SUP as well as the necessary associated
Conditional Use Permits , the intent of Administration is to begin the process of creating a saleable
parcel of approximately 25 .32 acres through subdivision as depicted on Exhibit A pursuant to the
proposed purchase agreement for Tract A. Once the subdivision is recorded , an ordinance
authorizing the sale of the new parcel would be presented to Council for their consideration . The
sales price of the parcel would be fair market value as determined by a fee appraisal.
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9330 Vanguard Drive, Suite 201
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
Phone: (907) 929 -2226
Fax: (907) 929-2260
Email : admin@rel iantadvisory.com
www .reli an tadvisory.com
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NHN Royal St
Kenai, Alaska 99611
L atitude : 60.5 329, Longitude: -151 .27033
Relia nt R eference Number: 18 -025 0
as of March 30 , 2018
Prepared For:
Ronald Hyde, Jr.
Letter of Transmittal
April 23, 2018
Mr. Ronald Hyde, Jr.
1948 Brandilyn St.
Anchorage, AK 995 16
RE: NllN Ro~al St
NHN Royal St
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mr. Hyde:
RELIANT
9330 Vanguard Drive, Suite 201
Anchorage, Ala ska 99507
Phone : (907) 929-2226
Fax: (907) 929-2260
Email : admin@relian tadvisory .com
\VWW.reliantadvi sorv .com
At your request, an appraisal of the above referenced property has been prepared. The results of the
assignment are presented in Appraisal Report format. The purpose of the assignment is to estimate the current
market va lue of the real estate subject to planned restrictions on use. The F ee Simp l e interest in the subject h as
been analyzed.
The report will be used by you (the Client) and the City of Kenai for prospective acquisition/sale purposes.
Although other parties may in some cases obtain a copy of this report, it should not be relied upon by anyone
other than the intended users or for anything other than the intended use.
This assignment ha s been prepared and presented in conformance with your instructions, the current Uniform
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practi ce (USPAP) as promulgated b y the Appraisal Standards Board of the
Appraisal Foundation, as well a s the byl aws of the Appraisal Ins titute.
The subject is a large acreage tract im proved with a s mall grass airstrip. A site and neighborhood in spection
has been made and photographs taken. Market information and data regarding other similar real estate has
been obtained. This data has been analyzed using appropriate techniques and methodologies necessary to
develop a credible es timate of market va lue.
The econom y and real estate markets are changing in Alaska, with a greater amount of uncertainty than in
recent history. This appraisal is va lid as of the effective date, based on the market information, publications ,
and forecasts th at are readily avai lable to market participants as of the effective date. It is acknowledged th at
anecdotal evidence, including di scussions with market participa nt s, suggests a softening real estate market.
That said, in many segments of the market there is limited c urrent comparable data available that would
indicate and quantify any changes in prices.
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The appraiser has relied upon the most current and relevant data available, while at the same time attempting to
reflect the perspective of market participants, including owner-users, investors, buyers and sellers. The
intended users of this report should be aware that the appraisal is intended to refl ect the general prevailing
consensus of market expectations as of the effective date and that these may ultimately tum out to be
materially different than events that actuall y occur subsequent to the effective date.
As a result of research and analysis , the value estim ate for the subject is as fo ll ows:
FINAL MARKET VALUE ESTIMATE-ENCUMBERED
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Property Rights
Value Perspective
Effective Date of Appraisal
Final Market Value Estimate
Fee Simple
Current
March 30, 2018
$56,000
The val ue estimates are based on a marketing period of approximately 12 months and an exposure period of
approximately 12 months. The value opinion reported above is qualified by certain assumptions, limiting
conditions, certifications and definitions, which are set forth in the body of the report. This letter is invalid as
an opinion of value if detached from the report, which contains the text , exhibits and Addendum. Thank you
for the opportunity to be of service . If you have any questions, please feel free to call.
Respectfully submitted,
(h.(L \J(I \t' d .11,,.Z l ( ll LM"..f\..l
Barbara J. Belluomini
A laska Certified General -No. 706
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Certification
The undersigned certifies that, to the best of her knowledge and belief:
1 . The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
2. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and
limiting conditions, and are her personal, impartial and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and
conclusions.
3. She has no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this rep ort and no personal
interest with respect to the parties involved.
4. She has no bi as with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with
this assignment.
5. She has not prov ided a previous service, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the s ubject
within the three years prior to accepting this assignment.
6. Engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon her developing or reporting predetennined
results.
7. Compensation for completing thi s assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a
predetermined va lue or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value
opinion, the attainment of a sti pulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to
the intended use of this appraisal.
8. Analyses, opinions and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity
with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
9. A personal walk-through of the subject property has been made by Barbara Belluomini.
I 0. No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification and
she is competent and qualified to perform the appraisal assignment.
11. The reported ana lyses, opinions and conclusions were developed , and this report has been prepared, in
conformity with the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
12. The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal In st itute relating to review by its
duly authorized representatives.
13 . As of the date of this report, Barbara Belluomini has completed the requirements of the continuing
education program for Practicing Affiliates of the Appraisal Institute and for certified appraisers in the
State of Alaska.
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Barbara J. Belluomini
Alaska Certified General No. 706
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Table of Contents
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL .................................................................................................................................. I
CERTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................................... 111
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................... V
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................ -1-
IDENTITY OF PROPERTY ........................................................................................................................................ -1 -
Name ............................................................................................................................................................... -I -
Brief Description ............................................................................................................................................. -I -
Address ............................................................................................................................................................ -I -
Geo Coordinates ............................................................................................................................................. -I -
Physical Location ............................................................................................................................................ -I -
Assessor's Tax Parcel Number(s) ................................................................................................................... -I -
Abbreviated Legal Description ....................................................................................................................... -I -
SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT ........................................................................................................................................ -I -
Value Definition .............................................................................................................................................. -I -
Other Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. -2 -
Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................... -2 -
Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................... -2 -
Intended Users ................................................................................................................................................ -2 -
Property Interest Appraised ............................................................................................................................ -2 -
Property Rights Appraised .............................................................................................................................. -2 -
Report Presentation ........................................................................................................................................ -2 -
In spection Date ............................................................................................................................................... -2 -
Effective Date .................................................................................................................................................. -2 -
Report Date ..................................................................................................................................................... -3 -
SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................................................... -3 -
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... -3 -
Limitations to Scope of Work .......................................................................................................................... -3 -
Compliance ..................................................................................................................................................... -3 -
Assignment Presentation ................................................................................................................................. -3 -
Special Client Instructions .............................................................................................................................. -3 -
Subject In spection ........................................................................................................................................... -3 -
Information Provided to Appraiser for Consideration .................................................................................... -3 -
Market Analysis ............................................................................................................................................... -4 -
Approaches to Value ....................................................................................................................................... -4 -
Valuation Process ........................................................................................................................................... -4 -
OWNERSHIP AND SALES I NFORMATION ................................................................................................................ -5 -
Current Owner of Record ................................................................................................................................ -5 -
Three Year Transaction History ...................................................................................................................... -5 -
EXTRAORDINARY ASSUMPTIONS, LIMITING CONDITIONS .................................................................................... -5 -
HYPOTHETICAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................ -6-
COMPETENCY OF APPRAISER ................................................................................................................................ -6 -
AREA DATA .......................................................................................................................................................... -7 -
REGIONAL AREA DATA ........................................................................................................................................ -7 -
LOCAL AREA DATA ............................................................................................................................................ -10 -
Employ1nent Data ......................................................................................................................................... -I 0 -
Kenai ............................................................................................................................................................. -I I -
Soldotna ........................................................................................................................................................ -1 I -
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Kaliforn s ky Beach (K-Beach) R oad Area ................................................................................................... -11 -
Conclusioll .................................................................................................................................................... -12 -
N EIG HB O RHOOD D AT A ....................................................................................................................................... -13 -
Nam e ............................................................................................................................................................. -13 -
Location & Access ........................................................................................................................................ -13 -
Character & L and Uses ................................................................................................................................ -13 -
S urro unding Uses .......................................................................................................................................... -13 -
Typical Age of Improveme nts ........................................................................................................................ -13 -
Land D eve lop ed ............................................................................................................................................ -13 -
Life Cycle ...................................................................................................................................................... -13 -
Tre nds ........................................................................................................................................................... -1 3 -
I MMEDIATE NEIG HBORHOO D M AP ..................................................................................................................... -14 -
I MME DI AT E NEIG HB ORHOOD PHOTOG RAPH S ..................................................................................................... -15 -
MARKET AN ALYSIS ......................................................................................................................................... -17 -
WATERFRONT ACRE AGE TRACTS ....................................................................................................................... -17 -
Classification ................................................................................................................................................ -17 -
Ove rview of Market Survey ........................................................................................................................... -17 -
Market Supply ............................................................................................................................................... -17 -
Market D emand ............................................................................................................................................. -17 -
Equilibrium Sta tus ......................................................................................................................................... -18 -
Nea r Term Ma rket Outlook ........................................................................................................................... -18 -
IMPACT OF Low OIL PRICES ............................................................................................................................ -18 -
Current Co nditions ....................................................................................................................................... -18 -
S UBJECT 'S C o MPETJTfVE PosmoN .................................................................................................................... -19 -
Competitive Strengths I D ownward Risk Influen ces ..................................................................................... -19 -
Competitive Weaknesses I Upwa rd Ris k Influe nces ...................................................................................... -19 -
Impact of Marke t Conditions on Subject ....................................................................................................... -19 -
DESCRIPTION OF SITE .................................................................................................................................... -21-
Add r ess .......................................................................................................................................................... -21 -
Geo Coordinat es ........................................................................................................................................... -2 1 -
Physical Location .......................................................................................................................................... -2 1 -
Assessor 's Tax Parcel Numb er ..................................................................................................................... -2 1 -
Abbreviated L egal D escrip tion ..................................................................................................................... -2 1 -
Gross S ite Ar ea ............................................................................................................................................. -2 1 -
Shape ............................................................................................................................................................. -2 1 -
Street Fro ntage ............................................................................................................................................. -21 -
Access ............................................................................................................................................................ -2 1 -
Exp osure ....................................................................................................................................................... -2 1 -
Adjacent L and Uses ...................................................................................................................................... -21 -
Top ography ................................................................................................................................................... -2 1 -
Water Frontage ............................................................................................................................................. -2 I -
Views ............................................................................................................................................................. -21 -
S oil Cond ition s .............................................................................................................................................. -2 I -
We tlands ........................................................................................................................................................ -22 -
Ha z ardous Condit ion s ................................................................................................................................... -22 -
Flood Zon e .................................................................................................................................................... -22 -
Utilities .......................................................................................................................................................... -22 -
AERIAL M AP ....................................................................................................................................................... -23 -
PLAT M AP .......................................................................................................................................................... -24 -
Zoning ........................................................................................................................................................... -25 -
Ea sem ents, Cove nants, E ncroachm en ts & R estric tion s ................................................................................ -26 -
Func tional Utility .......................................................................................................................................... -27 -
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PROPE R TY ASS ESSMEN T & TAXES ............................................................................................................ -29-
SUMMARY OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAXES ............................................................................................... -29 -
R e al P roperty ................................................................................................................................................ -29 -
P ROPERTY ASSESSMENT & T AX SUMMARY EXHIB IT .......................................................................................... -29 -
SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS .............................................................................................................................. -31-
HIGHEST & BEST USE ..................................................................................................................................... -35 -
D EF IN IT ION & METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................................... -35 -
Scop e of Highest & B est Use ........................................................................................................................ -35 -
A s -Is-VACAN T ................................................................................................................................................. -35 -
Lega lly Perm issible ....................................................................................................................................... -35 -
Physically Possible ....................................................................................................................................... -35 -
F inancially Feasible ..................................................................................................................................... -35 -
Maximally Productive ................................................................................................................................... -35 -
LAND VALUATION ........................................................................................................................................... -37 -
I NTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... -37 -
Methodo logy ................................................................................................................................................. -37 -
Units of Co mp arison ..................................................................................................................................... -3 7 -
CoMPARABLE D ATA ........................................................................................................................................... -37 -
Sources of D ata ............................................................................................................................................. -3 7 -
Availability of Data ....................................................................................................................................... -37 -
Presentation of Da ta ..................................................................................................................................... -3 7 -
S UMMARY O F COMPARAB LE L AN D S ALES EX HI BIT ........................................................................................... -38 -
COM PAR AB LE L AN D SALES M AP ........................................................................................................................ -39 -
D ESCRCPTION O F DATA ....................................................................................................................................... -40 -
Sale No. L-1 .................................................................................................................................................. -40 -
Sale No. L-2 .................................................................................................................................................. -40 -
Sale No. L-3 .................................................................................................................................................. -40 -
Sale No. L-4 .................................................................................................................................................. -40 -
Sale No. L-5 .................................................................................................................................................. -40 -
Sale No . L-6 .................................................................................................................................................. -4 1 -
Sale No. L-7 .................................................................................................................................................. -4 1 -
OVERVIEW OF ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................. -41 -
Nature of Adjustm ents ................................................................................................................................... -41 -
Property R ights Con veyed. ............................................................................................................................ -41 -
Financing Terms ........................................................................................................................................... -42 -
Co ndition s of Sa le ......................................................................................................................................... -42 -
Marke t Condition s ......................................................................................................................................... -42 -
Loca tion ........................................................................................................................................................ -42 -
R oad F ro ntage .............................................................................................................................................. -42 -
Size ................................................................................................................................................................ -43 -
Topography ................................................................................................................................................... -43 -
Shape ............................................................................................................................................................. -43 -
Utilities .......................................................................................................................................................... -43 -
Use I Zoning .................................................................................................................................................. -43 -
Wet lands/Limited Utility ............................................................................................................................... -44 -
Water Frontage ............................................................................................................................................. -44 -
View .............................................................................................................................................................. -44 -
Airstr ip .......................................................................................................................................................... -44 -
ADJUSTMENT GRID EXHIBI T ............................................................................................................................... -45 -
DISCUSS ION & ANALYSIS AFTER A DJUSTMENT ................................................................................................. -46 -
LAND V ALUE CALCULATION -UNENCUMBERED ............................................................................................... -46 -
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RESTRICTIONS ON USE ........................................................................................................................................ -46 -
FTNALMARKETVALUE EST[MATE ..................................................................................................................... -47 -
EXPOS UREPERJOD .............................................................................................................................................. -47 -
MARKET ING TIME .............................................................................................................................................. -47 -
GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS & LMITING CONDITIONS ........................................................................... -49 -
TERMS & DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................. -57 -
ADDENDUM: LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT ................................................................................................ -59 -
ADDENDUM : DEED SUBJECT TO RIGHT OF ENTRY ............................................................................. -61 -
ADDENDUM: RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT ...................................................................... -63 -
ADDENDUM: EXPERIENCE DATA ............................................................................................................... -65 -
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Assignment Overview
Identity of Prnpcrty
Name
Brief Description
Address
Geo Coordinates
Physical Location
Assessor's Tax Parcel
Number(s)1
Abbreviated Legal
Description
Scope of Assi~nment
Value Definition
MARKET VALUE
(OCC)2
1 Per Tax As ses sor Records.
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The subject is a large acreage tract improved with a small grass airs trip.
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Kenai, Alaska 996 11
Latitude: 60.5329, Longitude : -15 1.27033
The subject is located at the end of Royal Street.
049-100-52
Tra ct C Dragseth Subdivision, 201 7 Addition, according to th e official
plat th e re of filed under Plat N umbe r 201 7-60, R ecords of the K e nai
Recording Dis tric t, Third Judicial Distric t, State of Alas ka . (Per
Department of Natural Resources Records)
The following definition of value is utili z ed in this report:
Th e most probable price which a prop erty should bring in a competitive and open
market under all c onditions requisite to a fair sale, the buy er and seller each acting
prudently and knowle dgeably , and assuming th e price is not qffected by undu e
stimulus. Implicit in this definition is th e consumma tion of a sale as of a sp ecified
date, and th e passing of title from seller to th e buyer under conditions whereby:
a . th e buye r and seller are typically motivate d ;
b . b o th parties are well inform ed or well advised, and a c ting in w hat th ey
c ons ider th e ir own b est inter ests;
c. a reasonable time is allo we d for exposure in th e ope n marke t;
d. pay ment is made in te m zs of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of.financial
arrangements comparable th ere to;
e. and th e price represents th e normal conside ration f or th e property sold
unaffecte d by special or cr eative.financing or s ales co nces sions grante d
by any one associate d with the sale.
2 Source: Office o f th e Comptroller of the Currency under 12 CF R, Part 34, Subpart C -Appraisals, 34.43
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Other Definitions
Purpose
Intended Use
Intended Users
Property Interest
Appraised
Property Rights
Appraised
Report Presentation
APPRAISAL
REPORT
Inspection Date
Effective Date
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Please refer to the Tenns & Definitions section presented in the Addendum for
additional definition s of significant tenninology used in this report .
To estimate the current market value of the real estate subject to planned
res trictions on use .
The intended use of the as signment is for prospective acquisition/sale purposes. It
should not be relied upon for any other uses.
Ronald Hyde, Jr. (the C lient) and the City of Kenai
This is an appraisal of the real property. Any intangible and/or personal property
is s pecifically excluded from thi s valuation.
Fee Simple
Appraisal Report
Prior to the 2014-20 I S e dition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USP AP), USP AP specified two primary narrative reporting formats:
Summary or Self-Contained. Subsequent editions of USP AP replaced these with
the Appraisal Report, a n arrative format that is intended to provide minimum
reporting standards. Standard 2-2(a) of current USPAP states the following: "The
content of an Appraisal Report must be consistent with the intended use of the
appraisal and at a minimum ...
(i ii) s ummarize information s ufficient to identify the real estate involved in th e
appraisal, including tlz e physical, lega l, and economic prop erty characte ris tics
relevant to the ass ignment ...
(vii) summarize the scope of wo rk used to develop the appraisal ...
(viii) s ummarize th e infonnalio n analyzed , the appraisal m eth ods and techniques
employed, and th e reasoning that s upports the analyses, opinions, and conclus ions;
exclusion of th e sa les comparison approach, cost approach, or income approach must
be explain ed ;
Co mment: An Appraisal R epo rt must include sufficient information to indicate that
th e appraiser complied with the requirements of Standard I. The amount of detail
required will vary with th e s ig nificance of th e information to the appraisal. The
appraiser must provide s ufficient information to enable the client and intended users
to understand the rationale for th e opinions and conclusions, including r eco nciliation
of th e data and approac hes, in accordance with Standards Rule 1-6. "
Jn essence, th e Appraisal Report format is consistent with the Summary app ra isal
form at desc ribed in th e 2012-2013 and prior edition s of USP AP under Standards R ule
2-2{b).
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Report Date
Scope of \Vork
Overview
Limitations to Scope of
Work
Compliance
Assignment
Presentation
Special Client
Instructions
Subject Inspection
Information Provided
to Appraiser for
Consideration
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Current USP AP requires the appraiser to develop and report a scope of work that
results in credible results that are appropriate for the appraisal problem, intended
users and intended use.
USP AP permits limitations to the scope of work consistent with the appraisal
problem, intended user and intended use. The scope of work has been limited by
the General Assumptions & Limiting Conditions, Extraordinary Assumptions,
Extraordinary Limiting Conditions, and Hypothetical Conditions discussed in the
report and Addendum. The Scope of Work has also been limited based on the
level of infonnation/documentation available to the appraiser
The analysis and reporting of this assignment is compliant with the following:
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USP AP) as
promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation.
• The bylaws of the Appraisal Institute.
• Client appraisal standards as set forth in the letter of engagement
presented in the Addendum.
This is an Appraisal Report as defined by the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice under Standards Rule 2-2(a). This format provides a summary
of the appraisal process, subject data and valuation. The level of detail and
discussion included varies with the significance of the information to the
appraisal, within the context of the intended use and intended users.
This is a two-sided document with new sections beginning on odd numbered
pages. Note, where a section ends on an odd page Microsoft Word will
automatically insert a blank, even numbered page at the end of a section.
The Client has requested that the property be appraised subject to planned
restrictions on use.
A site and neighborhood inspection has been made and photographs taken.
Primary data was obtained by the appraiser during the onsite inspection.
Secondary sources of property data include client, property owner, and public
records. The scope of work is specific to the information on the subject provided
to the appraiser by the client and property owner. A partial list of items provided
follows:
• Plat Map
• Deed Subject to Right of Entry (draft)
• Right of First Refusal Agreement (draft)
The following information wa s not available to the appraiser:
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Title Report
Preliminary Commitment fo r Title Insuran ce
Environmental stu dy
Market Analysis Research on macro and micro economic conditi ons within the subject's market has
been conducted. Research on current market conditions within the subject's sector
of th e real estate market has also b ee n conducted . The Appraisal Institute
recognizes two categories of market analysis: inferred a nd fundan1ental. Inferred
analyses (Level A and B ) are basic methods b y which future supply and demand
conditions are inferred b y c urren t and general m a rket conditions (secondary d ata).
In fundamental analyses (Level C and D ), general infonnation is supplemented by
d etailed data in order to fo recast s upply and demand , as well as subje ct-s p ecific
absorption and capture (primary data). The m arket a na lysis performed in this
assignment is based on inferred de mand.
Approaches to Value
LAND VALUATION This approach was developed because it is necessary to develop a credible and
rel iable estimate of market val ue for thi s property type or it has been requested by
the client.
COST APPROACH This approach was n ot developed because it is not typically utili zed by buyers and
s ellers in this market for thi s type and age of property.
SALES This approach was not developed becau se it is not typically utilized by buyers and
COMPARISON sell ers in this market for thi s type and age of property.
APPROACH
INCOME This approach was not developed because it is necessary to develop a credible and
CAPITALIZATION reliable estimate of market value for this property type or it has been requested by
APPROACH the client.
Valuation Process The valuation process may include research and analysis performed as part of a
prior assignment , as well as new research performed s pecifically for this
assignment, an d included but was not limited to the followi ng:
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1. The problem or nature of assignment was identified.
2. A scop e of work was created that lead to credible results that are appropriate
for the appraisal problem, intended user and intended use.
3 . Infonnation necessary to complete the assignment was requested and
obtained from the c li ent and prop erty owner.
4 . An area, city and neighborhood analysis has been perfonned.
5. An analysis of the s ubject's phys ical and economic characteristics has been
perfonned.
6. Intervi ews have been performed with property re presentatives (owners,
planners, assessors, brokers, developers and other indi viduals with useful
knowledge and insight on the s ubj ect.
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7. Knowledgeable market participants have been interviewed on the market
conditions fo r properties similar to the subj ect.
8. An examination of current zonin g codes affecting the property has been
performed.
9. The functiona l utility of the site and/or improvements ha s been determined.
I 0. A detailed examination of the subject's economic characteristics has been
made to determine the property's risk profile and economic potential.
I 1. A highest and best use analysis for the property was performed.
12. Extensive research to identify transactions involving similar properties was
performed.
13. An analysis of the subject and available data was performed using commonly
accepted valuation techniques and methodologies.
14 . The quantity and quality of available data was considered, along with the
applicability of the methodology u sed, and a reconciliation was performed to
arrive at the final value estimate.
0\.\ ncrship and Sales Information
Current Owner of
Record
Three Year
Transaction History
According to Department of Natural Resources Records, the appraised interest in
the subj ect is presently owned by City of Kenai.
Disclosure and analysis of the s ubject's transaction history (sales , agreements of
sale, options, and li stings) within the prior three years is required by USP AP and ,
if applicable, is presented below.
The City of Kenai has owned the subject property in excess of the three-year
reporting period.
The Client purchased the adjacent property (at the south) from the City in 20 I 7.
As part of that transaction, the two parties agreed to negotiate a sale of the subject
property as wel l. The Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission approved a
conditional use permit allowing Mr. Hyde to utilize the grass airstrip onsite in the
meantime. No potential purchase price was disclosed to the appraiser by either
party. This appraisal report will reportedly be used in the negotiation process
E ~traordinary As sumptions, Limiting C onditions3
Extraordinary assumptions and extraordinary limiting conditions specific to this
3 These are presented in this Assignment Overview chapter because they are specific to this assignment and do not
apply to all assignments. However, the appli cable general assumptions and limiting conditions, which are presented
in the Addenda to thi s report, do apply to all as signments and should not be viewed as less rel evan t, or carrying less
weight, than those presented above simpl y because of their location with the report. Nor should any assumption or
ex tra ordinary assumption contained with the body of the report be viewed as le ss rel evant or meaningful than tho se
presented above.
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assignment fo llow. The value estimate presented in this report may be amended in
the event that the extraordinary assumpti on s or li miting conditions are fou nd to be
false. The reader is advised that the use of these assumptions might have affected
the assignment results.
1. In the absence of a we tl ands delineation from the Anny Corp s of Engineers,
the appraiser considered information includ ed on the s ubdivision plat map,
on the USDA Natura l Resource Conservation Service's online Web Soil
Survey and physical clues (e.g. vegetation present, surface water, etc.) during
th e onsite inspection in order to estima te the quantity o f wetlands on site .
Base d on the information gathered, th e site area impacted by low wet areas is
estimated at just over 22 acres (85% of the property). This is not a precise
estim ate and it is recommended that a survey be conducted to determine the
exact areas that are impacted. For the purposes of this appraisal, howeve r, it
is an ex traordinary assumption of this assignment that the area consisting of
wetlands is 22.31 acres.
2. A Conditiona l Land Use Permit was previou sly granted to the Client,
allowing the use/operation of the gras s airs trip onsite . This was necessary
because an airstrip is a conditional use in the Rural R esidential (RR) Zone. It
is an extraordin ary assumption of this as signment that th e pennit will
continue to be renewed.
Hypothetical Conditions
Hypothetical conditions specific to this assignment are as follows . The reader is
advised that the use of the se hypothetical conditions might have affected the
assignment results.
l. At the request of the Client, the subject property has been appraised b ased on
the hypothetical condi tion that its use is restricted to aircraft landing, loading
and departing (see a draft of the Deed Subject to Right of Entry, which
incorporates the Covenants and Restrictions on Use, included in the
Addendum).
2. The sale will also reportedly be subject to a Right of First Refusal Agreement
(draft, again, included in the Addendum). Given the 99-year term and
difficulty in estimating CPI adjustments over an extended period of time, any
potential va lue impact associated with the terms of thi s document is
excluded.
Competenc~ of Appraiser
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The apprai ser has previously performed simi lar assignments and meets the
Competency Rule of USP AP. Please refer to the Experience Data presented in the
Addendum for further information on the appraiser 's background and experience .
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Area Data
Regional Area Data
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Area D ata
Although elements of Alaska's economy are directly affected by certain
national and international factors (e.g. interest rates, the va lue o f th e U.S.
Dollar, etc.), Alaska's economic cycles do not typically align with the rest of
the nation for several reasons. First , Alaska's location -although central to the
industriali zed world by air -is remote relative to the rest of the U.S. Its
extreme lati tude promotes in tense but short seasons of work. Its prolific natural
resources are valuable , but its ru gged terrain makes them difficult to extract and
bring to market. Las tly, its extreme climate det ers rapid population growth
which prevents the local population fro m reaching a se lf-sustaining level. One
dramatic instance of when Alaska 's economy diverged from the Nation 's was
when employment in A laska continued to increase through the Great Reces sion
during what ended up being 2 1 years of job growth in the s tate followed b y
much quicker recovery than the Nation as a whole. Alaska's cycles of growth
and recession have been based on the quantity and price of resources exported
(precious metals, timber, seafood, coal, and -most importantly -o i l) which
lends to more extreme swings over longer periods of time. Today, the State's
economy is more diverse th a n it ever has been. However, the tripod that
continues to support the economy is made up of oil/gas, government spending,
and other sectors (other mining/natural resources, hospitality/touri sm,
manufac turing/fishing, and transportation to name a few) and most of the
weight is s till placed on oil/gas.
Alaska is still highly dependent on the production and price of oil, and while
production ha s s teadily d ecreased from a high in the late 1980s, the price has
been volatile. Between 2013 a nd early 2014, oil showed stability above
$95/barrel. Though the problem of low production remained (and remains) a
longer-tem1 concern, these oil pri ces provided bountiful revenue to Alaska at a
time when many other states were struggling w ith crippling budget defi cits .
However , due primarily to a glut of new supply from the U.S. and some
decreases in global demand , prices began to slide in mid-20 14 . As of January
2018, Alaskan crude stands at roughly $64 per barrel. As prices h ave remained
low, the state government h as faced re venue shortfall s ofroughly $3 billion and
substantial budget-tightening (or additional reve nue sources) will presumably
follow in the near to mid -term. The State's substantial budget reserves from
2014 will not be able to o ffset revenue s hortfall s much lo nger without budget
cuts. The State also has over $50 billion within the Permanent Fund , which -
whil e not legal fo r lawmakers to spend without amending the State consti tution
(requirin g a 2/3 rds majority vote) -does suggest a strong balance sheet. That
said, th e State government h ad an annual average of 800 fewer full-tim e
positions in 2017 than in 2016. This is in comparison to the average of 1,400
fewer positions in 2016 than in 2015. The pressure on the State 's budget at this
time is obvious, as reflected by recen t downgrad ing of its credit rating b y
Moody's (Aa3), and the other two agencies keeping their ratings (Fitch-AA+,
Standard & Poor' s -AA+) along with their assigning a "negative" outlook.
According to an article in th e Anchorage Daily News, ADN , (fo rm erly known
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as Alaska Dispatch News) from June 20, 2017, Standard & Poor's (S&P) firm
said in a report '"'(W)ithout structural fiscal reform in the 2017 legislative
session , we would likely lower the state debt ratings,". The article continues on
with "adding that it expects lawmakers to enact a budget for the 2018 fiscal year
in the next 90 days. If the state adopts 'a balanced budget with fiscal reforms
that does not significantly rely on reserves,' the agency said it may remove the
state's ratings from the credit watch without a downgrade.". Debate is ongoing
about how to deal with the new fiscal realities of low oil prices -whether with
spending cuts, new revenue sources (including potentially tapping the
Pennanent Fund) or a combination of both. Ultimately, the full impact oflower
oil prices is not yet known . 2017, proved to be a year of discovery, with Bill
Armstrong and hi s partner , Oil Search discovering an oil field that wo uld yield
500 million to three billion barrels of oil. One bright spot, however, was the
recent discovery of two large oil reserves b y Ca el us and Armstrong. These
finds could reportedly yield as much as 200,000 and 120 ,000 barrels/day in the
future. Beyond oil and gas, th e s tate economy continues to benefit from a
confluence of strong production and stable prices for several other natural
re sources (minerals and seafood).
Also buttressing the Alaskan economy is the level of federa l spending in the
state. For example, in FY2014, the U.S. government sent a total of $11.3 billion
to Alaska and its residen ts 4 . This sum made Alaska the third highes t recipient
of per capita federal dollars for the year (behind Maryland and Virginia). The
level offederal spending in Alaska, per capita, is approximately 50% above the
national average. Meanwhile, job gains in the health care industry have been
consistent and strong for most of the la st decade. According to the Alaska
Department of Labor, the health care industry added 1,800 jobs in 2017, and it
is expected to add another 700 jobs in 2018. Lastly, after down years in 2009
and 20 I 0, touri sm leveled out and then experienced more noticeable
improvement in 2012 through 2016. State economists expect that the
combination of a strengthening national economy and the addition of severa l
cruise ships to the Alaskan market will continue to provide a boost for thi s
important industry.
Historic employment changes, as well as the forecast for 2018 are presented in
the following chart:
4 htm://www.pewtrus ts.org/-/med ia/asset./20 16/03/federal spending in th e states 200520 14 .pdf, accessed Jan-
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Tapering Job Losses for Alaska
PERCENT CHANGE FROM PR I OR YEAR , 2008 TO 2018
0.2 9'
Area Data
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-1.l %
-1.9 9'
•PIE lim inary .. Fore ca st
Source: A!Dsko Deportment aj l.Dbor an d WrNt/orce Development, ReROrdi and Anatysis
Seaicn
According to state economists, Alaska significantly outperformed the Nation's
economy as a whole during the past decade. After the minor losses in 2009
ended 21 straight years of overall job growth, Alaska gained modest jobs
through 2015. However, in 2017, employment decreased by 1.1 %. While some
gains were seen in the health care and local government sectors, they were
relatively minor and more than offset by losses in sectors related to oil and gas
as well as construction. The outlook for 2018 is a further lo ss of jobs -again
tied to low oil prices and their fallout -but not nearly a s severe as the prior
years. Health care and local government are the only two sectors expected to
gain jobs. In summary, the Alaskan economy is suffering from the pressure of
low oil prices and state government budget issues, and this is expected to
continue, with economists5 predicting approximately three more years of
recession followed by a leveling off at the "new normal." While the state as a
whole remains relatively healthy at this time, there is clearly nervousness
stemming from future uncertainty regarding the depth and duration of the
current environment.
5 Presentation to Alaska S enate Labor and C ommerce Committee on January 18-1 9 , 201 7. Presenters included
Mouhc ine Guettabi and Ralph Townsend (Univers ity of Alaska Anchorage Institute of Social and Ec onomic
Research), and Jonathan King (Northe rn Economics).
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Local Area Data
Overview
Employment Data
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Area D ata
The Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) is located in Southcentral Alaska. It
covers not only the Kenai Peninsula itself, but also a large, relatively
unpopulated area on the west side of Cook Inlet. According to the Department
of Labor, the estimated population in 2017 was 58 ,024. Major economic
influences include commercial fishing, oil and gas, and tourism .
Unemployment in the Borough is cyclical, being highest in the winter months
and lowest in the summer months. For the last five years, the average annual
unemployment rate for the KPB (the most specific infonnation available) has
ranged between 7.9 and 8.6 percent. In 2017 , the unemployment rate averaged
8.5 percent; a slight decrease from 2016 (8.6 percent). For comparison, the
average monthly unemployment rate for Alaska was 7.2 percent and the United
States was 4.4 percent. Looking back, the annual unemployment rate averages
for the KPB in 2015 and 2014 were both 7.9 percent.
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The city of Kenai is situated on the west coast of the Kenai Peninsula
between the Kenai Mountains and Cook Inlet. According to the 2015 U.S .
Census (American Community Survey) data, Kenai is the most populous
city in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Kenai's population of 7,412 is 12
percent of the KPB and nearly one percent of the population of Alaska. The
2015 figure represented a gain of 412 over the 2010 Census . Kenai
encompasses 29 .9 square miles of land and 5 .6 square miles of water. It lies
59 air miles (150 highway miles) to the southwest of Anchorage. The city's
major industries are oil and gas, tourism and fishing (sports, subsistence, and
commercial).
The city of Soldotna is situated about 11 miles southeast of Kenai. As of 2015 ,
Soldotna's population stood at 4,409, roughly 8% of the Borough's overall
population. The 2015 population figure represented a gain of 246 over the 2010
Census. Soldotna encompasses approximately seven s quare miles of land
centered on the Kenai Ri ver, which winds its way across the Peninsula from east
to west. The top five employers are: Central Penin sula Ho spital, Kenai
Peninsula Borough and School District, Fred Meyer retail store, Safeway store,
and Kenai Peninsula College.
Kalifomsky Beach Road is a major arterial that extends from the Sterling
Highway (Mile 96) at the southeast, in Soldotna, to its intersection with Bridge
Access Road at the northwest. The Kenai city center is northwest of the Bridge
Access Road intersection about three miles . Kalifomsky Beach Road provides
alternate access (from the Kenai Spur Highway) between Soldotna and Kenai.
In addition , from the Bridge Access Road intersection, Kalifomsky Beach Road
continues an additional 16+/-miles w es t and then south along the Cook Inlet
bluff to the southern intersection with the Sterling Highway (Mile I 09 ; 13 miles
south of the Soldotna C entral Bus iness District).
Some of the Kalifornsky Beach Road area lies within the Kenai and Soldotna
city limit s, but the majority lies outside of any incorporated area .
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Area Data
Much like the State, the Borough economy is supported by commercial fishing,
oil and gas, and tourism. The Central Kenai Peninsula also benefits from being
the seat of local government and the location of Central Peninsula Hospital.
The hospital has undergone substantial expansion in recent years and continues
to draw practitioners and other healthcare-oriented businesses to the area.
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Name
Location & Access
Area Data
Kalifornsky Beach (K-Beach) Road Area -West
The immediate neighborhood is located south (across the Kenai ruver) of the
Kenai Central Business District (CBD). Access from the CBD is via Bridge
Access Road, Kalifornsky Beach Road, Cannery and Old Cannery Roads . Royal
Street, on which the subject fronts , is north of Kalifomsky Beach Road about 1.6
miles.
The neighborhood location and access/linkages are shown on the Immediate
Neighborhood Map that follows. Neighborhood access is considered typical of
the market.
Character & Land The neighborhood character is demonstrated by the neighborhood photos that
Uses follow. These photos were taken in close proximity to the subject and are
representative of the character of the neighborhood. As with most of A laska and
the local market , neighborhood land uses are mixed.
Surrounding Uses Surrounding uses include Hilcorp, Inlet Fish Producers, The Cannery Lodge, and
PRL Logistics to the east/northeast. High-end (mostly custom) residential uses
predominate to the south. Cook Inlet and its associated tidal flats border the
property to the west/northwest.
Typical Age of 1980s through new construction
Improvements
Land Developed Roughly 70 -75 %
Life Cycle Developing
DEVELOPING This area continues to be developed with a mixture of indu s trial , marine-oriented
and residential uses, particularly on lots with Cook Inlet or Kenai River frontage.
Most of the new con struction has been for single-family residential use.
Trends No major shift in prevailing land uses , real estate economics, or demographics are
anticipated at this time. Given the fixed supply ofland, current percentage of
developed land and demand trends , neighborhood trend s should be towards
moderately escalating land values and prices over time.
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Immediate Neighborhood Photographs
Residence (adjacent) Hilcorp Vacant Lot (typical)
Residence (typical) Inlet Fish Producers The Cannery Lodge
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Market Analysis
\Vaterfront \creage Tracts
Classification
Overview of Market
Survey
Market Supply
Market Demand
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An extensive search was made to try to locate sales of properties subject to deed
restrictions like those planned for the subject. No recent sales of any acreage
tracts subject to similar restrictions were identified. At attempt was then made to
locate sales of large acreage tracts with airstrips onsite. Again, no sales were
identified. Two listings (one current and one expired) of properties improved
with single-family residences and/or hangars , in addition to airstrips, were
identified. After researching them further, they weren't considered really similar
to the subject. Given the uniqueness of the subject property, then, and the
difficulty in fine-tuning the market data, this market analysis considers conditions
within the waterfront acreage tract market.
The market analysis has been compiled from a variety of sources including a
survey of buyers, sellers, real estate agents, appraisers, city assessor's and other
market participants. Other sources of data include property tax records ,
newspaper articles and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The available data
has been analyzed on a qualitative and quantitative basis .
A search of inlet/river front acreage tracts listed for sale through MLS in the
greater Kenai/Soldotna/Kasilof areas identifies only two. One is an extremely
irregularly shaped 52.66-acre tract located partially above and partially below a
steep 75 to 80'high bluff adjacent to the Redoubt Terrace subdivision in Kenai.
Zoning is Suburban Residential above the bluff and conservation below it. The
bluff is subject to active erosion the actual usable area is unknown. The other
listing is of a 50.48-acre tract fronting on a slough of the Kasilof River. It is in an
area that is unzoned and is improved with a small single-family residence. This
relative lack of available waterfront acreage tracts is not unusual. Most of them
are owned by government agencies (federal, state and/or local) or native
corporations and held for either public or shareholder benefit.
A search of non-waterfront acreage tracts listed for sale through MLS in the same
areas turned up a total of 23 properties. Two of those are former gravel pits, both
grandfathered as materials sites.
A 10-Y ear Comparison Report of land sales, again, for those same areas (through
MLS) follows:
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Equilibrium Status
Near Term Market
Outlook
M a r k et An a lysis
10-year Comparison Report
Prop erty Type: La nd
Areas 305 -Kenai,310-Kaliforn sky Beac h,32 0 -Kas ilof.3 30 -Sol dotn a,335 -Ridgeway
Construction Ty pe : Ex ist ing an d New Cons truction
Year #Sold Avg. list Price % List Pri ce Avg. Sold Price % So ld Price Avg . DO M Change C hange
2008 125 $6 5,883 NA $56 ,968 NA 277
2009 5 3 $36 .000 ·45 .36% $32.321 -43 26% 213
2010 75 $57,406 59.46 % $4 7,177 45.96 % 290
2011 84 $35,354 -38 41% $30 ,020 -36.37% 283
2012 8 3 $73,02 2 106 _55% $62,820 109 .26% 30 2
20 13 81 $47,718 -34 .65% $42,862 -31 77% 321
2014 124 $84 ,22 6 76.51% $61,783 44.14% 272
20 15 117 $56,676 -32 71% $49,799 -19 40% 336
2016 105 $58,52 3 3.26% $53,211 6.85% 305
2017 130 $39 792 -32 01% $34,992 -34 24% 29$
This report is , of course, only for those s ales occurring throug h MLS. It does not
consider private transactions. Further, it doesn 't differentiate between large
acreage tracts versus smaller subdivision lots or lots with water frontage versus
those without. One or two high-dollar sales can really skew the averages.
Nonethele ss, it is po ssible to see general trends in sales.
Overall, the market is in equilibrium at this time with no significant imbalances in
either supply or demand.
No substantive changes are exp ected in the near term.
Impact of Low Oil Prices
Current Conditions
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A s discussed in the Area Data chapter, the price of crude oil has dropped to
roughly half of what it wa s just over two years ago . Although it h as been holding
fairly steady at $60-$70/bbl in early 2018 , most experts do not expect a return to
prev ious high price levels in the near to mid-term. This is ob viously of concern in
Alaska, as the vast m ajority of state governmen t revenue stems from oil.
Howev er, available sale transactions in the local market have not yet demonstrated
a change in prices. There is nervous nes s a s low oil prices drag on and the State
debates spending cuts (and/or revenue increas es vi a new taxes), but the
trans actional data does not indicate that real estate fundamental s have been
negatively impacted thus far. The number of transactions available for anal ysi s
remain s low in mos t cas es, but this is not a departure from historic patterns in thi s
relatively small market.
Generally speaking, appraisers must be careful to reflect the market based on
evidence rather than dictate it ba sed on emotion or opinion. Interviews with
brokers and owners can prov ide meaningful insight into market expectation s .
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While consideration is given to expected future trends , weight is necessarily (and
appropriately) placed on actual, documented market activity to date. Efforts have
been made to obtain and analyze the most recent sale transactions available in the
subject's market segment. It is the appraiser's opinion the available data fairly
represents current market and economic conditions.
Subject's Competithe Position
Competitive Strengths
I Downward Risk
Influences
Competitive
Weaknesses I Upward
Risk Influences
Impact of Market
Conditions on Subject
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Large size (26.25 acres) .
Topography (generally level , with easy access to the beach) .
Substantial amount of water frontage .
Excellent view amenity .
Availability of electric and natural gas .
Note that, although there is a grass airstrip onsite, it does not appear to afford the
subject any real advantage within the market segment that it competes.
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Quantity of wetlands (estimated to encompass 85% of the site).
Huge influx of people along the waterfront during the personal use dipnet
fishery in July.
Planned restrictions on use .
Given the subject's strengths and weaknesses and, in particular, the planned
restrictions on use, it is expected to capture less than its proportionate market
share.
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Description of Site
Address
Geo Coordinates
Physical Location
Assessor,s Tax Parcel
Number6
Abbreviated Legal
Description
Gross Site Area
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Kenai, Ala ska 9961 I
Latitude: 60.5329, Longitude: -151.27033
The subject is located at the end of Royal Street.
049-100-52
Tract C Dragse th Subdivision, 20 17 Addition, according to the official
plat th er eof, filed under Plat Number 2017-60, R ecords of th e Ke nai
Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. (Per
Department of Natural Resources Records)
Square Feet:
Acres:
1,143 ,232
26.25
SOURCE Plat Map
Shape
Street Frontage
Acce ss
Exposure
The site is irregularly shaped .
The subject has approximately 263' of frontage on Royal Street.
Access to and from the subject is considered a verage relative to competing
properties.
Exposure of the subject is considered average relative to competing properties.
Adjacent Land Us es
Topography
Water Frontage
Views
Soil Conditions
NORTH Vacant wetl and s/tidelands at mouth of Kenai Ri ver
SOUTH Single-family residential
EAST Cook Inl et
WEST Industrial
The subject has predominantly level topography, w ith a s light slope d own along
the waterfront.
3,048 ' on Cook Inlet
T he s ubj ect offers excell ent views of Cook Inlet and the A leutian Range.
The US DA Natural Re so urces Conservation Service 's online Web Soil Survey
6 Per Tax Assessor Records .
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Wetlands
Description of Site
identifies soils in the area as a mix of Clunie Peat, Soldotna Silt Loam and Typic
Cryaquents. Clunie Peat consists of peat over silty clay loam formed on tidal flats.
These soils are very poorly drained, with a very high runoff. Soldotna Si lt Loam
consists of ash-influenced loess over sandy and gravelly drift formed on outwash
plains and moraines on till plains. These soils are very deep and well drained .
Runoff varies from low to high . Typic Cryaquents consist of slightly decomposed
plant material over s ilt loam and very gravelly sand formed on deltas/estuaries.
Like Clunie Peat, these soils are very poorly drained, with a very high runoff.
Onsite sampling would need to be done for more specific information. It is an
ordinary assumption of this report that the soil conditions are typical of the
neighborhood and generally similar to those found at the land sale comparables
utilized in thi s report.
Wetlands are areas that are periodically or permanently inundated by surface or
ground water and support vegetation adapted for li fe in saturated soi l. Wetlands
include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas. Federal law requires that there
be no net lo ss of wetlands and their development requires a permit be obtained
from the Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE). Note that wetlands in many areas of
the State are not delineated or assessed and the ACOE would need to be consulted
on the relevant permit process.
In the absence of a wetlands delineation from the ACOE, the appraiser considered
information included on the subdivision plat map, on the previously discus sed
Web Soils Survey and physical clues (e.g. vegetation present, surface water, etc.)
during the onsite inspection in order to estimate the quantity of wetlands onsite.
Based on the information gathered, the site area impacted by low wet areas is
estimated at just over 22 acres (85% of the property).
Hazardous Conditions A complete environmental site assessment was not availab le to the appraiser.
There are no known or disclo sed environmental issues or hazardous conditions
impacting the subject. The detection of hazardous materials or conditions is
beyond the scope of expertise and competency of an appraiser, h owever, and it is
recommended that any concerns relating to hazardous conditions be addressed by
a qualified environment al s pecialist. Furthermore, it is an assumption of thi s
report that there are no hazardous conditions present at the subject.
Flood Zone The City of Kenai does not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program,
nor does it administer floodplain management programs .
Utilities Although there is a small grass airstrip onsite, the subject is essentially vacant
land. Electric and natural gas are available to adjacent parcels. Public water and
sewer are not available; typical of the area.
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Zoning The subject has split zoning. According to the City Manager roughly 29% of the
property (at the south) is zoned Heavy Industrial (IH). The remaining 71 % (at the
north) is zoned Rural Residential (RR). Although not a common occurrence, spli t
zoning is found elsewhere in the city.
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Intent: The IH Zone is established to allow for a broad range of industrial and
(IH), CITY OF KENAI commercial uses. It is intended to apply to industrial areas which are sufficiently
isolated from residential and commercial areas to avoid any nuisance.
Permitted Uses: Automotive sales , automotive service stations, guide service,
professional offices, retail business, wholesale business, airports and related uses,
automotive repair, manufacturing I fabricating I assembly storage, warehouses,
charitable institutions, parks and recreation, dormitories I boarding houses I
essential services, fanning I general agriculture, gunsmithing, printing, taxidenny,
assemblies (large), parking (off street), personal services, radio I tv transmitters I
cell sites.
Conditional Uses: Two to seven or more family dwellings, townhouses, mobile
home parks, planned unit residential development, banks, business I consumer
services, hotels I motel s , lodge, restaurants , theaters I commercial recreation, gas
manufacturer I storage, churches, clinics, colleges, elementary schools,
governmental buildings, high schools, hospitals, libraries, museums, assisted
living, animal boarding, bed and breakfasts, cabin rentals, cemeteries, crematories
I funeral homes, day care centers, greenhouses I tree nurseri.es, fraternal
organizations I private clubs I social h all s and union halls, nursing, convalescent or
rest homes, parking (public lots), recreational vehicle parks, subsurface extraction
of natural resources, and surface extraction of natural resources.
Prohibited Uses: None. One fami ly dwellings are considered a secondary use,
however, and are limited to "one single-family residence per parcel , which is part
of the main building."
Development Requirements:
(I) Open Storage-No open shall be located closer than twenty-five (25') to
the adjoining right-of-way of any collector street or main thoroughfare.
Any open storage visible from a collector street or main thoroughfare
shall be enclosed in an eight-foot (8') high fence of good appearance
acceptable to the Commission.
(2) Residential Buffer -Wherever an industrial zone abuts or is separated by
an alley from a residential zone, the use or building in the IH Zone shall
be screened by a sight-obscuring fence or hedge.
RURAL Intent: The RR Zone is intended to provide for low density residential
RESIDENTIAL (RR), development in outlying and rural areas in a fonn which creates a stable and
CITY OF KENAI attractive residential environment.
The specific intent in establishing thi s zone is to establish residential structures to
an extent which will preserve the rural, open quality of the environment and
prevent health hazards in areas not served by-public water and sewer and to
prohibit uses which would violate the residenti al character of the environment and
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Easements, Covenants,
Encroachments &
Restrictions
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generate traffic in predominantly residential areas.
Permitted Uses : One-family to four-family d wellings, churches (provided that no
part of any buildi ng is located nearer than 30' to any adjoining street or property
line), essential services, farming/general agriculture, parking (off street), and
radio/tv transmitters/cell sites.
Conditional Uses: All other uses are considered conditional use s, except gas
manufacturer/storage, which is prohibited.
Prohibited Uses: Gas manufacturer/s torage.
Basic Design Standards:
Minimum Lot Size:
Minimum Width:
20,000 sq ft (one-to four-family dwellings)
90'
Front Setback:
Side Setback:
Rear Setback:
Maximum Height
Maximum Site Coverage:
25'
15'
20'
35'
30%
The subject's zoning is not unduly restrictive, pennits a wide variety of uses, and
does not appear to materially limit the economic potential or functional utility of
the property.
A title report was not available/provided to the appraiser. The subdivision plat
map identifies normal easements along the property boundaries for streets and
utilities. It also identifies 50' wide section line easements along the property's
north and east boundaries. Section line easements are considered typical for rural
acreage lots. There can be value considerations. In this case, however , the section
lines easements are located in areas identified as predominantly wetlands, with
dimini shed utility anyway. Finally, the map identifies a public access easement
along the waterfront. The easement is 50' from mean h igh water mark. This
easement insures public access along the waterfront is maintained; especially for
the p opul ar personal use dipnet fishery in July. Access easements are not
uncommon in this market, especially where access to waterways is concerned.
The property is being appraised based on the hypothetical condition that its use is
restricted to aircraft landing, loading and departing . The Covenants and
Restrictions on Use, incorporated into the draft Deed Subject to Right of Entry
(copy included in the Addendum) stipul a te that:
( 1) The Property shall be used (for) the purpose of aircraft landing, loading
and departing and for no other purpose in consistent with such use.
(2) All vegetation on the property shall be maintained in it s natural state
except as follows:
a. The existing landing area may be maintained and graded but no
additional material other than sand may be introduced onto the
surface except as provided in paragraph 2 .b, below, and the
airstrip shall be m aintained as a grass surface with Alaska native
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grasses.
b. The area labelled "Staging Area" as shown on Attachment 1, not
extending more than 400 feet immediately north of Royal Street,
may be surfaced with gravel or crushed rock, with the exception
that any vegetative dunes must be maintained in a natural state.
c. Vegetation may be disturbed but on ly if and to the extent
necessary to install and maintain lighting, a windsock pole, and
fencing.
d. A moveable building not exceeding dimensions of 12 feet by 20
feet nor greater than one story in height may be placed on the
property.
e. No improvements other than those provided for in this
attachment may be made to the property.
2. The existing landing area as shown on the sketch attached hereto as
Attachment 1 shall not be expanded except as provided in paragraph 2.b ,
above.
3. The Property shall not be subdivided.
Obviously, these restrictions on use substantially limit the development potential
of the property. This was done by design. The Client (potential buyer) owns PRL
Logistics, Inc. The company intends to provide hybrid aircraft (airship) operations
to remote locations throughout the state. Besides being a short distance from
PRL's existing Cook Inlet Operations Center, the subject property offers
additional benefits for potential airship use, including its generally level
topography and a combination of the waterfront and grass/wetland s (no large trees
or other impediments to taking off/'landing). The impact that these restrictions on
use have on value are addressed in the Land Valuation section.
As previously discussed, the subject property contains a substantial amount of
wetlands. There are no other known physical or economic characteristics that
limit the site's development potential and level of functional utility. The subject is
generally physically and economically similar to other sites within the market
segment that it competes. Overall, the site is concluded to provide average
functional utility.
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Property Assessment & Taxes
Summary of Property Assessment & Taxes
Real Property Properties located within the subject's market are assessed by the assessor every
year. By statute, each property mu st be assessed at 100 % of market value. The
millage rate (on which property taxe s are based) is determined annually based on
spending and assessment levels. Millage rates vary constantly and are influenced
by state law and services provi ded in each individual di strict. The assessed value
of all properties located within a district is divided by a particular year's budget
requirements to arrive at a millage rate. Thus, actual spending determines the
amount of tax, and assessment allocates the tax among property owners.
Therefore, an increase or decrease in total assessment will not, by itself, result in a
change in the total property tax collected.
While ma ss appraisal is useful for the allocation of the total tax liability among
property owners, it is not always a reliable indicato r of the market value of a
specific property. As such, market participants do not generall y u se assessed
value to determine market value. Market participants do carefully analyze the
impact of current and projected real esta te taxes on cash flow and market value.
While Alaska is a non-di sclosure state and the assessor does not have access to
sale information, they do have confirmation from the recorder's office of a sale
occurring. Often times the assessment the year following a sale increases
dramatically with the burden of disproving the assessment falling on the property
owner. This in turn often requires disclosure of any subject sale. Because of these
factors, irrespec ti ve of actual historic assessment, most market participants input
real estate taxes on a stabilized basis, where projected as sessment correlates with
the estimated market va lue and is reflective of assessment in a post-sa le
environment.
The KPB Assessing Department's online Public Info Parcel Lookup shows the
preliminary 2018 tax assessed value ($207 ,900) for the subject as a City-
owned 26.25-acre parce l, not impacted by any deed restrictions. The appraiser
contacted the Assessing Department and was able to obtain an estimated
property assessment with the deed restrictions in place . Note that the estimate
is based on the adjustment that the Assessing Department makes for properties
s ubject to agricultural restrictions. Based on current land modeling, at the
2017 Mill Rate for Tax Authority Group 30 (Kenai), the estimated assessed
value is as follows:
Property Assessment & Tax Summary Exhibit
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAXES
Assessment -Es ti mated
Tax Parcel Number Land lmerovements Total Mill Rate Taxes
Year 2018
049-100-52 $41.580 iQ $41,580 $8.86 $368
Total $41 ,580 $0 $41 ,580 $8.86 $368
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Subject Photographs
Looking west along
Royal Street, with the
subject property at right.
Note the view of Cook
Inlet and the AJeutian
Range, beyond.
Grass airstrip as seen
from neighboring parcel
at the south.
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Looking south a long the
beach and 50 ' public
access easement along
the property's west
boundary. The grass
airstrip is on the other
s ide of the dunes at left.
Looking north from the
same spot. The Old
Town area of Kenai is
seen (across the Kenai
River) in the di stance .
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Looking eas t ov er the
wetlands.
Looking south from th e
s am e location. The
airstrip is seen at ri ght.
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Clo se up of dunes.
Area at south end of
airstrip (eas t side) to be
d eveloped a s a s taging
ar ea .
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Highest & Best Use
Definition & l\lethodology
Scope of Highest &
Best Use
As-ls -Vacant
"Highest & Best Use " is defined as:
"The reasonably probable use of property that results in th e highest
value. The fo ur criteria that the highest and best use must mee t are
legal permissibility, physical possibility, financialfeas ibility, and
maximum productivity. "7
A specific determ in ation of highest and best u se would require specific cost
estimates, which were not available to the appraiser, and is beyond the scope of
thi s assignment. Unless otherwise indicated, the highest and best use as vacant
analysis s ho uld not be construed as a feasibility s tudy, which is beyond the scope
of the current assignment. Rather, the analysis is meant to provide a general
indication of highest and best use based on a qualitati ve review of the available
evidence. Furthermore, unless otherwise indicated, the assignment is not a
feasibility s tudy of potential conversion or renovation of the property and
continue d use "as is" or "as proposed" is implicit in the current value estimate.
Legally Permissible Private restrictions, zoning, building codes, historic distri c t controls and
environmental regulations determine those uses legally permissible on a site. As
discussed , the appraisal is prepared subject to planned restrictions on use. Use
will be restricted to aircraft landing, loading and departing (again, see a draft of
the Deed Subject to Right of Entry, which incorporates the Covenants and
Restri ctions on Use, included in the Addendum for particulars).
Physically Possible Size, shape, area, terrain , acce ssibility and availability of utilities affect the uses
under which a property can be developed.
Financially Feasible Feasibility is indi cated by construction trends in the vicinity an d current market
conditions. All uses that are expected to produce a positive return are regarded as
financially fea sible.
Maximally Productive When development options are available, a detennination must b e made as to
which feasible use is the maximally profitable use.
Within this market, the presence of developer's margin is highly specific to the
individual project. Nonetheless, it is noted that developers' marg in s have b een
attained within the subject 's geographic area for a variety of property types . The
majority of new construction, however, has been by owner users whose needs
were not met by th e exi sting inve ntory and there has been less specula tive
development.
As mentioned , restrictions on use are being reco rded in conjunction with th e
7 Source: The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisa l, Sixth Edition . Chi cago: Appraisal Inst itute, 2015 .
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planned sale. No uses other than those specified are permitted.
Residential uses predominate to the south of the subject and this is the market
segment that has seen the most demand in the area. A combination of the Heavy
Industrial (IH) zoning at the south end of the tract and the planned restrictions on
use make development w ith a residential use or uses impe1mi ssible. The area to
the north that is zoned Rural Residential (RR) is largely wetlands. Even if
development with a residential use or uses was physically possible there, the
planned restrictions on use would prohibit it.
If the property weren't subject to restrictions on use, highest and best u se (as
vacant) might include holding it vacant and available for future sa le or
development. By holding the si te vacant, the ownership costs would be reduced to
real property taxes during the holding period, with the return based on land value
appreciation. If market conditions were to warrant it , subdividing the property
and/or developing it a with a combination of commercial (likely marine-or
tourist-oriented) and resi dential uses might meet the tests of highest and best use.
After encumbrance by the restrictions on use, the owner is left with only one
development option. This leaves limited utility to the owner. As a consequence,
the va lue of the property is substantiall y diminished . Highest and best use,
encumbered by the restriction s on use, then, would be to maintain the largely
vacant tract, with the grass airstrip, as-is, as provided for in the Covenants and
Restrictions on Use (incorporated into the draft Deed Subject to Right of Entry).
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Land Valuation
Introduction
Methodology
Units of Comparison
Comparable Data
Sources of Data
Availability of Data
Presentation of Data
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Land is customarily valued as though unimproved and available for development
to the use that would justify the highest price and the greatest net return. Sales of
unimproved lan d most similar to the subject are investigated and the most
appropriate transactions are analyzed. The land value estimate traditionally
reflects the fee simple value of raw land with good soil s, available access,
availab le utilities, minimal s ite work completed , generally level and at grade, with
no site improvements (paving, landscaping, li ghting, etc.).
Units of comparison, components into which properties may be divided for
purposes of comparison, are derived from comparable sales data. Brokers,
developers and other market participants indicated a common unit of comparison
for properties in this market is the price per acre.
Note that the property is first valued as if unencumbered by the planned
restrictions on use; then adjusted for them.
The fo ll owing transactions were obtained from various sources including web
sites (e.g. A la ska Multiple Listing Service, Craigs li st, etc.), brokers, assessors ,
appraisers, other individuals and the Reliant, LLC internal database.
The availability of comparable data is a function of the subject's location, property
type, property size, market size and market activity. There are an adequate
number of properties with similar physical and economic characteristics to the
subject, but these are traded infrequently. After going back l 0 -15 years, market
research identified six sales involving properties that bracket the subject and
provide a good basis for comparison. An acreage tract just east of the subject that
is being offered for sale to the C lient is also analyzed.
A snapshot of these transactions is presented on the following summary table . A
map then highlights the location of the comparables relative to the subject.
Descriptions of the comparables follow the map.
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