HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-26 Planning & Zoning PacketAGENDA
KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 26, 2019 - 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA
www.kenai.city
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
c. Agenda Approval
d. Consent Agenda
e. *Excused absences
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda
as part of the General Orders.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. June 12, 2019 ............................................................................................................. 1
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Resolution PZ2019-23 – Application for Amendment to Conditional Use Permit PZ2018-
16 to remove the hours of operation restriction for the retail marijuana store, submitted by
Clint A. Pickarsky d/b/a Kenai River Cannabis, P.O. Box 1016, Soldotna, Alaska 99669, for
the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Bush Lanes Subdivision, located at 14429 Kenai
Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska 99611 ................................................................................ 7
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution PZ2019-22 – Application for a Home Occupation Permit to operate a daycare
of no more than eight (8) children under the age of twelve (12), including children related
to the caregiver, submitted by Glenn and Charlotte Yamada, 1806 4th Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
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AGENDA
KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 26, 2019 - 7:00 P.M.
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99611, for property described as Lot 1-C, Block 1, Spruce Grove Subdivision Murphy’sReplat
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9. PENDING ITEMS - None
10. REPORTS
a. City Council ..…………………………………………………………………………………..39
b. Borough Planning ……………………………………………………………………………..43
c. Administration
11. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
a. Regular Meeting – July 26, 2019 (July 10, 2019 cancelled due to lack of quorum)
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
15. ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 12, 2019 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commission Chair Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commission Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of the Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Chair J. Twait, Vice-Chair D. Fikes, R. Springer, V. Askin, T.
McIntyre, J. Halstead
Commissioners absent: G. Greenberg
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner E. Appleby, Planning Assistant W. Anderson,
Council Liaison B. Molloy
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Askin
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Halstead
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda
as part of the General Orders.
MOTION:
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Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda as presented with the inclusion of the
supporting materials added to the packet in the laydown and Commissioner Askin SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
e. *Excused absences – None.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. May 22, 2019
The minutes were approved by the Consent Agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS – None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.Resolution PZ2019-17 – Application for a Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction
of Natural Resources, submitted by Peninsula Commercial Ventures, 3201 Tamarak
Ave., Wasilla, Alaska 99654, for the property described as Tract C, Hollier Subdivision
No. 2, located at 695 Gravel Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2019-17 and Commissioner Springer
SECONDED the motion.
City Planner Appleby reviewed the staff report provided in the packet noting the Conditional Use
Permit would be for surface extraction of gravel in a parcel adjacent to parcels already being
utilized for the same purpose and, based on the review of criteria, found that the permit could be
approved with the following conditions:
x Applicant must comply with all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations;
x The applicant will properly store fuel oil and hazardous materials away from wetlands or
other sensitive areas of the landscape;
x The applicant will not store fill materials, such as concrete and construction waste, in or
near areas with an exposed water table;
x The applicant will limit noise disturbances and not use compression release engine
brakes;
x The applicant will ensure the gate that can be used to block access from Cone Avenue is
in working order;
x A vegetated buffer of a minimum of six feet high will be constructed on the north and west
boundaries of the extraction;
x Applicant shall file an annual report for the Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Kenai
Municipal Code 14.20.155;
x The applicant will meet with City staff for on-site inspections when requested;
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x If there is a change of use for the above described property, a new Conditional Use Permit
must be obtained pursuant to 14.20.150(i)(5).
Chair Twait opened the floor for public testimony.
Pat Daly, on behalf of the owner, answered Commissioner questions regarding buffers, drainage,
excavation depth, reclamation, dust control, and the gravel benefitting the City.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to amend to include staff recommendations and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:There being no objections;SO ORDERED.
Clarification was provided that the buffer had been encroached on by the previous owner.
It was suggested that what was before the Commission seemed to be industry standard.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Springer, Halstead, Fikes, Askin, Twait
NAY: McIntyre
MOTION PASSED.
Commission Chair Twait noted the fifteen-day appeal period.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a.Resolution PZ2019-18 –Application for Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ06-84
(PZ01-11) for a hotel (short-term recreational rentals) from Blue Heron Land Company,
LLC, Transferor, to Blue Heron Enterprises, LLC, Transferee, located at 1230 Angler
Dr., Kenai, Alaska 99611; further described as Lot 1, Block 2, Anglers Acres Subdivision
Addition No. 1.
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2019-18 with staff recommendations
and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion.
City Planner Appleby reviewed the staff report provided in the packet noting the transfer was due
to a name change and the current permit holder met the conditions of the permit and, based on
the review of criteria, found that the permit transfer could be approved with the following
conditions:
x Further development of the property must comply with all federal, State of Alaska, and
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local regulations;
x A biennial fire inspection must be completed by the Fire Marshal for the City of Kenai
pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.321(d);
x The water and sewer system must meet the standards and have approval to operate from
the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation;
x If food service is provided, it must meet State of Alaska requirements for food service;
x Applicant shall file an annual report for the Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Kenai
Municipal Code 14.20.155;
x If there is a change of use for the above described property, a new Conditional Use Permit
must be obtained pursuant to 14.20.150(i)(5).
Chair Twait opened the floor for public testimony; there being no one wishing to be heard, public
comment was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Springer, Halstead, Fikes, Askin, Twait, McIntyre
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
b.Resolution PZ2019-19 – Application for Transfer of Conditional Use Permit PZ06-85
(PZ05-26) for a hotel, guide service, and boat parking from Blue Heron Land Company,
LLC, Transferor, to Blue Heron Enterprises, LLC, Transferee, located at 1105 Angler
Dr., Kenai, Alaska 99611; further described as Lot 6, Anglers Acres Subdivision, Part 3.
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2019-19 with staff recommendations
and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion.
City Planner Appleby reviewed the staff report provided in the packet noting the transfer was due
to a name change and the current permit holder met the conditions of the permit and, based on
the review of criteria, found that the permit could be approved with the following conditions:
x Further development of the property must comply with all federal, State of Alaska, and
local regulations;
x A biennial fire inspection must be completed by the Fire Marshal for the City of Kenai
pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.321(d);
x Applicant shall file an annual report for the Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Kenai
Municipal Code 14.20.155;
x If there is a change of use for the above described property, a new Conditional Use Permit
must be obtained pursuant to 14.20.150(i)(5).
Chair Twait opened the floor for public testimony; there being no one wishing to be heard, public
comment was closed.
Clarification was provided that staff was not aware of any complaints regarding the operation of
the business.
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VOTE:
YEA: Springer, Halstead, Fikes, Askin, Twait, McIntyre
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. Discussion/Recommendation –Authorizing the City Planner to draft and send a letter
to the Kenai Peninsula Borough supporting a request by the developer of Kee’s Tern
Subdivision for a one-year time extension to finalize the plat.
City Planner Appleby reviewed the staff report provided in the packet.
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to authorize the City Planner to draft and send a letter to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough supporting a request for a one-year extension for the developer of the Kee’s
Tern Subdivision and Vice Chair Fikes SECONDED the motion.
Clarification was provided that some extensions were typically approved for plats; however, this
development seemed to require more than usual.
It was suggested that there be berms or gates built on the roads to prevent illegal activity taking
place in the undeveloped subdivision.
VOTE:
YEA: Springer, Halstead, Fikes, Askin, Twait, McIntyre
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. PENDING ITEMS – None.
10. REPORTS
a.City Council – Council Member Molloy reviewed the action agenda from the June 5 City
Council Meeting.
b.Borough Planning – Vice-Chair Fikes reported the Commission met on June 10 and
provided an update on the actions at that meeting.
c.Administration – City Planner Appleby reported on the following:
x Provided an update on iPad acquisition;
x Bike Trail Map had been finalized and was available;
x Provided an update on the TRASHercize events;
x Noted the upcoming Council work session on land sale and leasing policy;
x Noted plans to conduct site visits for resource extraction Conditional Use Permits;
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x Suggested moving a work session to discuss the sign code.
11. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – July 10, 2019
It was noted three Commissioners would be absent July 10. It was decided the July 10 meeting
would be cancelled; next regular meeting July 24; next work session, June 25.
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Askin noted a university was working on a cognitive test for marijuana; also a study
in Ohio showed 80% of accidents were due to operation under the influence.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Date: June 21, 2019
Subject: Resolution PZ2019-23 – Amend Conditional Use Permit – Retail Marijuana Store
Applicant:Clint Pickarsky d/b/a Kenai River Cannabis
P.O. Box 1016
Soldotna, AK 99669
Owner:Peninsula Investments, LLC
35555 Kenai Spur Highway, PMB 437
Soldotna, AK 99669
Requested Action: Amend Conditional Use Permit – Retail Marijuana Store
Legal Description:Lot 4, Block 1, Bush Lanes Subdivision
Property Address:14429 Kenai Spur Highway
KPB Parcel No:03902240
Lot Size:7,405 square feet (0.17 acres) – existing permit is for
approximately 925 square-foot retail marijuana store within an
approximately 3,600 square-foot commercial building
Existing Zoning:General Commercial (CG)
Current Land Use: Commercial Building
Land Use Plan:Central Commercial
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application
The applicant has requested an amendment to remove the condition for the hours of operation
on a currently permitted retail marijuana store. Condition #7 of the permit states hours of
operation shall be from 9am to 9pm Monday through Sunday. The applicant initially requested
the hours of operation be amended to 9am to 1am, but after discussion with City staff the
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applicant asked for the hours of operation be removed to match all other retail marijuana store
permits in the City. Kenai River Cannabis is located at 14429 Kenai Spur Highway in a
commercial building that was vacant and previously was the location of a business named Metal
Magic Forge & Foundry. The City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission approved the
conditional use permit for a retail marijuana store at their meeting on June 13, 2018 with
Resolution No. PZ2018-16. The City has a letter on file from Peninsula Investments, LLC
confirming their approval of Kenai River Cannabis being located in the building.
Public Notice, Public Comment
KMC 14.20.150(b) details application requirements for conditional use permits. City staff
received a request in writing to amend the conditional use permit and discussed the request
with the applicant. Pursuant to KMC 14.20.280, Public hearing and notifications, City staff
published notice of the public hearing in the Peninsula Clarion, notification was sent to adjacent
property owners within 500 feet, and notification was posted on the property. A written comment
is included in the packet materials objecting to the modification to the hours. The City has
received one additional phone call objecting to the modification to the hours.
ANALYSIS
Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150(h) Conditional use permits, Modification of final approval
KMC 14.20.150(h) states an approved conditional use permit may upon application by the
permittee be modified by the Planning and Zoning Condition to implement a different
development plan conforming to the standards for its approval. The applicant has requested the
condition limiting the operating hours be removed to meet customer demand and to eliminate
the competitive advantage given to all other retail marijuana stores in the City that do not have
an hour limitation. The applicant states no adverse impacts to the surrounding area after being
open for approximately one month.
Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150(d) – Review Criteria for Conditional Use Permits
KMC 14.20.150 contains review criteria for conditional use permits. The requested change to
the hours of operation are evaluated against these criteria as follows:
x KMC 14.20.150(d)(1) The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the
purposes and intent of the zoning district;
The subject parcel is within the General Commercial (CG) Zone. KMC 14.20.120 outlines the
intent of the CG zone to provide for areas with a broad range of retail, wholesale, and service
establishments, with uses regulated to concentrate commercial development to the greatest
extent possible. Access to the store is from the Kenai Spur Highway, which is a Major
Collector street. Removing the hours of operation would be a use consistent with the intent of
the CG Zone. Other retail marijuana stores within the City close at midnight, 11:30pm, and
9pm.
x KMC 14.20.150(d)(2) The value of the adjoining property and neighborhood will not be
significantly impaired;
Kenai River Cannabis occupies a structure that was previously vacant. Kenai River Cannabis
has been open for approximately a month and was found not to significantly impair the value
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of adjoining property and the neighborhood when the conditional use permit was issued.
There is sufficient security on the building with locks and surveillance cameras in place.
Lighting on the store adds to safety, but does not detract from surroundings with the location
of the store on the major collector Kenai Spur Highway. The amount of additional traffic that
may occur due to later operating hours is not likely to have a large impact on surrounding
property as the store fronts the Kenai Spur Highway. Surrounding properties are a mix of
commercial and residential development. A duplex and a residential home are across the
street on the Kenai Spur Highway and residences are behind commercial development on
Lilac Street. A storage yard for Weaver Brothers is on the same side of the Kenai Spur
Highway as the store. Additional operating hours are not likely to significantly impair the
adjacent properties. The applicant notes that some of his customers walk to the store. The
City has received one formal letter of objection to the change in hours. However, no other
retail marijuana store in the City has a limitation on the hours of operation and City staff does
not feel the hours are a condition reflecting the location and instead reflect that the permit
was granted later than other retail marijuana stores within the City.
x KMC 14.20.150(d)(3) The proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan;
The staff report the existing conditional use permit granted by PZ2018-16 found the retail
marijuana store to be in harmony with the 2016 Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan
and specifically referenced Objective LU-1 under Goal 3-Land Use to establish siting and
design standards in harmony and scale with surrounding uses. The location of the retail
marijuana store within an existing vacant commercial building also supports Objective ED-5
under Goal 2-Economic Development to promote adaptive reuse of vacant commercial
buildings along the Kenai Spur Highway.
x KMC 14.20.150(d)(4) Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use;
City and water and sewer serve the subject property. Access is provided from the Kenai Spur
Highway and the applicant meets parking requirements specified under KMC 14.20.250.
Public services and facilities would still be accurate to serve the proposed use with an
extension of the operating hours.
x KMC 14.150(d)(5) The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or
welfare;
The staff report the existing conditional use permit granted by PZ2018-16 noted the store met
required buffer distances. The applicant followed through with required conditions to obtain
additional permits, including a building permit, sign permit, and State licenses. Other retail
marijuana stores within the City do not have an hours restriction in their conditional use
permit and are the following: Majestic Gardens states they are open until 11:30pm on their
sign, Red Run states they are open until midnight on their website, and East Rip states they
are open until 9pm on their website. Staff has suggested a closing time of midnight to the
applicant, but does not feel this should be a condition specific to the applicant’s permit to
match other retail marijuana stores in the City.
x KMC 14.150(d)(6) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the Commission to
fulfill the above-mentioned conditions should be met by the applicant. These may include, but
are not limited to, measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design,
operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use.
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Recommended conditions are stated at the end of the report. All conditions under the existing
permit granted by PZ2018-16 would still apply.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the application to remove the
hours of operation for the retail marijuana store. As such, Resolution PZ2019-23 would amend
the conditions under PZ2018-16 with New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] as
follows:
1. Further development of the property shall conform to all State and local regulations.
2. A building permit will be required for the remodeling of the Commercial Marijuana
Establishment as shown on the submitted floor plan.
3. Prior to the operation of the Commercial Marijuana Establishment, the property
owner shall submit a copy of an approved Business License issued by the State of
Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
4. Prior to operation of the Commercial Marijuana Establishment, the applicant shall
submit a copy of an approved and fully executed license from the Alaska Alcohol &
Marijuana Control Board. The applicant shall comply with all regulations as stipulated
by the State of Alaska Marijuana Control Board.
5. Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.330(e), the Commercial Marijuana
Establishment shall not emit an odor that is detectable by the public from outside the
Commercial Marijuana Establishment.
6. A Sign Permit will be required for the construction of any proposed signage.
[7. The hours of operation shall be from 9:00AM to 9:00PM, Monday through Sunday.]
[8]7. Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section, 14.20.150(f) the applicant shall submit
an Annual Report to the City of Kenai.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. PZ2019-23
B. Formal Request to Amend Permit
C. Resolution No. PZ2018-16
D. Map
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2019-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI
GRANTING A REQUEST TO AMEND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RETAIL
MARIJUANA STORE TO:
APPLICANT: CLINT PICKARSKY D/B/A KENAI RIVER CANNABIS
USE: RETAIL MARIJUANA STORE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, BUSH LANES SUBDIVISION
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 14429 KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 03902240
WHEREAS, the applicant requested an amendment to the operating hours of the special use
permit following Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150(h) Conditional use permits, Modification of
final approval; and,
WHEREAS, the amendment affects land zoned as Central Commercial; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a duly advertised
public hearing on June 26, 2019, following requirements outlined in Kenai Municipal Code
14.20.280 for public hearings and notifications; and,
WHEREAS, the amendment to the operating hours to be 9:00AM to 12:00AM would still meet
the criteria for the issuance of the conditional use permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds:
1. The applicant meets criteria for conditional use permits in KMC 14.20.150(d)(1) The use is
consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes and intent of the zoning district;
The subject parcel is within the General Commercial (CG) Zone. KMC 14.20.120 outlines the
intent of the CG zone to provide for areas with a broad range of retail, wholesale, and service
establishments, with uses regulated to concentrate commercial development to the greatest
extent possible. Access to the store is from the Kenai Spur Highway, which is a Major
Collector street. Removing the hours of operation would be a use consistent with the intent of
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the CG Zone. Other retail marijuana stores within the City close at midnight, 11:30pm, and
9pm.
2. The applicant meets criteria for conditional use permits in KMC 14.20.150(d)(2) The value of
the adjoining property and neighborhood will not be significantly impaired;
Kenai River Cannabis occupies a structure that was previously vacant. Kenai River Cannabis
has been open for approximately a month and was found not to significantly impair the value
of adjoining property and the neighborhood when the conditional use permit was issued.
There is sufficient security on the building with locks and surveillance cameras in place.
Lighting on the store adds to safety, but does not detract from surroundings with the location
of the store on the major collector Kenai Spur Highway. The amount of additional traffic that
may occur due to later operating hours is not likely to have a large impact on surrounding
property as the store fronts the Kenai Spur Highway. Surrounding properties are a mix of
commercial and residential development. A duplex and a residential home are across the
street on the Kenai Spur Highway and residences are behind commercial development on
Lilac Street. A storage yard for Weaver Brothers is on the same side of the Kenai Spur
Highway as the store. Additional operating hours are not likely to significantly impair the
adjacent properties. The applicant notes that some of his customers walk to the store. The
City has received one formal letter of objection to the change in hours. However, no other
retail marijuana store in the City has a limitation on the hours of operation and City staff does
not feel the hours are a condition reflecting the location and instead reflect that the permit
was granted later than other retail marijuana stores within the City.
3. The applicant meets criteria for conditional use permits in KMC 14.20.150(d)(3) The
proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan;
The staff report the existing conditional use permit granted by PZ2018-16 found the retail
marijuana store to be in harmony with the 2016 Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan
and specifically referenced Objective LU-1 under Goal 3-Land Use to establish siting and
design standards in harmony and scale with surrounding uses. The location of the retail
marijuana store within an existing vacant commercial building also supports Objective ED-5
under Goal 2-Economic Development to promote adaptive reuse of vacant commercial
buildings along the Kenai Spur Highway.
4. The applicant meets criteria for conditional use permits in KMC 14.20.150(d)(4) Public
services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use;
City and water and sewer serve the subject property. Access is provided from the Kenai Spur
Highway and the applicant meets parking requirements specified under KMC 14.20.250.
Public services and facilities would still be accurate to serve the proposed use with an
extension of the operating hours.
5. The applicant meets criteria for conditional use permits in KMC 14.150(d)(5) The proposed
use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare;
The staff report the existing conditional use permit granted by PZ2018-16 noted the store
met required buffer distances. The applicant followed through with required conditions to
obtain additional permits, including a building permit, sign permit, and State licenses. Other
retail marijuana stores within the City do not have an hours restriction in their conditional use
permit and are the following: Majestic Gardens states they are open until 11:30pm on their
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sign, Red Run states they are open until midnight on their website, and East Rip states they
are open until 9pm on their website. Staff has suggested a closing time of midnight to the
applicant, but does not feel this should be a condition specific to the applicant’s permit to
match other retail marijuana stores in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the request to remove Condition 7 limiting the operating hours for the
conditional permit for a retail marijuana store approved by PZ2018-16 is granted
to Clint Pickarsky d/b/a Kenai River Cannabis.
Section 2. Amended conditions of the conditional use permit approved by PZ2018-16 with
New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] as follows:
1. Further development of the property shall conform to all State and local regulations.
2. A building permit will be required for the remodeling of the Commercial Marijuana
Establishment as shown on the submitted floor plan.
3. Prior to the operation of the Commercial Marijuana Establishment, the property owner
shall submit a copy of an approved Business License issued by the State of Alaska,
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
4. Prior to operation of the Commercial Marijuana Establishment, the applicant shall submit
a copy of an approved and fully executed license from the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana
Control Board. The applicant shall comply with all regulations as stipulated by the State
of Alaska Marijuana Control Board.
5. Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.330(e), the Commercial Marijuana
Establishment shall not emit an odor that is detectable by the public from outside the
Commercial Marijuana Establishment.
6. A Sign Permit will be required for the construction of any proposed signage.
[7. The hours of operation shall be from 9:00AM to 9:00PM, Monday through Sunday.]
[8]7. Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section, 14.20.150(f) the applicant shall submit an
Annual Report to the City of Kenai.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 26th day of JUNE, 2019.
JEFF TWAIT, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JAMIE HEINZ, CMC, CITY CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner
Date: June 26, 2019
Subject: Resolution PZ2019-22 – Application for a Home Occupation Permit for a Day Care of
no more than eight (8) children under the age of twelve (12), including children related to the
caregiver.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:Glenn and Charlotte Yamada
1806 4th Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Property Owners:Glenn and Charlotte Yamada and Jennifer L. McGrady
1806 4th Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Requested Action: Application for a Home Occupation Permit for a Day Care of
no more than eight (8) children under the age of twelve (12),
including children related to the caregiver.
Legal Description: Lot 1-C, Block 1, Spruce Grove Subdivision Murphy’s Replat
Street Address: 1806 4
th Avenue
KPB Parcel No.: 04302053
Existing Zoning: RS – Suburban Residential
Current Land Use: Residential – Single Family Dwelling
Land Use Plan:Suburban Residential
ANALYSIS:
Applicant has submitted an application for a Home Occupation Permit to operate a day
care within her residence of no more than eight (8) children under the age of twelve (12),
including children related to the caregiver.
On January 11, 2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission passed Resolution PZ06-04
granting a Home Occupation Permit to the applicant for her day care located at 1106 First
Street. The applicant has successfully operated Charlie’s Lil’ Angels from that location
since 2006. The applicant sold her residence at 1106 First Street and purchased a
residence located at 1806 4th Avenue. Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.230(f) provides as
follows:
Permits Nontransferable. A home occupation permit granted under this section is not
transferable to another person or location.
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Since the applicant has relocated from 1106 First Street to 1806 4th Avenue, Kenai
Municipal Code dictates that the applicant must obtain a Home Occupation Permit for her
new location.
The proposed Day Care facility was inspected by Fire Marshal Jeremy Hamilton on
December 20, 2018, pursuant to KMC14.20.230(h)(1) and applicant has submitted a copy
of said inspection with her Home Occupation Permit application.
Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.230 provides that the intent of this chapter to permit Home
Occupations that are compatible with other permitted uses and with the residential
character of a neighborhood, and that are clearly secondary or incidental to the residential
use of the main building. Further, Day Care is specifically set forth in KMC 14.20.230(b)(2)
as a permitted use for a Home Occupation. Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.230(d) sets forth
the development requirements of a Home Occupation, as follows:
(1) Not more than one (1) person outside the family shall be employed in the Home
Occupation.
Applicant states that she will be the sole employee and that she has no plans to
employ other individuals.
Staff finds that applicant meets this development requirement.
(2) No more than thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor area of all buildings on the
lot shall be used for the Home Occupation.
Applicant indicates that she plans to use the living, dining and upstairs
bathroom for the day care.
According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough assessing records, the applicant’s
residence contains 3,480 square feet of gross floor space; thirty percent (30%) of
said residence equals approximately 1,044 square feet. The area designated for
the day care is on the first floor and is approximately 864 square feet;
therefore, Staff finds that the applicant meets this development requirement.
(3) The Home Occupation shall be carried on wholly within the principal building,
or other buildings, which are accessory thereto. Any building used for a Home
Occupation shall be wholly enclosed.
Applicant’s resident will be the only building used for the Day Care.
Staff finds that applicant meets this development requirement.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff has reviewed the application and the development requirements for a Home
Occupation Permit and determined that the development requirements have been met by
the applicant. It is the recommendation of Staff that the proposed Home Occupation Permit
to operate a Day Care within applicant’s residence of no more than eight (8) children under
the age of twelve (12), including children related to the caregiver be approved, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Applicant must comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
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2. Pursuant to KMC 14.20.230(h)(1), the premises shall be inspected every other year
by the Fire Marshal for the City of Kenai. Failure to comply with the Fire Code
(KMC8.05) shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the facilities’ home
occupation permit.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. PZ2019-22
2. Application
3. Site Plan
4. Fire Inspection
5. Business License
6. Map
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2019-22
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO OPERATE A
DAY CARE OF NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE (12),
INCLUDING CHILDREN RELATED TO THE CAREGIVER AS AUTHORIZED BY KENAI
MUNICIPAL CODE 14.20.230, FOR
APPLICANT: Glenn and Charlotte Yamada
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1806 4th Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1-C, Block 1, Spruce Grove Subdivision Murphy’s Replat
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NO.: 04302053
WHEREAS, an application for Home Occupation Permit meeting the requirements of KMC
14.20.230 has been submitted and received on June 7, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the application affects land which is zoned Suburban Residential; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.230 details the intent and application process for Home
Occupations and specifies the development requirements that must be met prior to issuing the
Home Occupation Permit, which are as follows:
(1) Not more than one (1) person outside the family shall be employed in the Home
Occupation.
Applicant states that she will be the sole employee and that she has no plans to
employ other individuals.
(2) No more than thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor area of all buildings on the lot shall
be used for the Home Occupation.
Applicant indicates that she plans to use the living, dining and upstairs bathroom for
the day care.
According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough assessing records, the applicant’s
residence contains 3,480 square feet of gross floor space (including the two attached
garages); thirty percent (30%) of said residence equals approximately 1,044 square feet.
The area designated for the day care is on the first floor and is approximately 864 square
feet; therefore, Staff finds that the applicant meets this development requirement.
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(3) The Home Occupation shall be carried on wholly within the principal building, or other
buildings, which are accessory thereto. Any building used for a Home Occupation shall
be wholly enclosed.
Applicant’s resident will be the only building used for the Day Care; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has demonstrated with plans and other documents that the
development requirements of a Home Occupation Permit to operate a Day Care of no more than
eight (8) children under the age of twelve (12), including children related to the caregiver have
been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT THE APPLICANT HAS DEMONSTRATED THAT THE
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO OPERATE A DAY CARE OF NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8)
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE (12), INCLUDING CHILDREN RELATED TO THE
CAREGIVER MEETS THE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS OF SAID OPERATION AND;
THEREFORE, THE COMMISSION DOES AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL TO
ISSUE SAID PERMIT, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Applicant must comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.20.230(h)(1), the premises shall be inspected every other year by
the Fire Marshal for the City of Kenai. Failure to comply with the Fire Code (KMC8.05)
shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the facilities’ home occupation permit.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
this 26
th day of June, 2018.
Jeff Twait, Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
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June 19, 2019
ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 19, 2019 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30)
minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial
by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY.Ordinance No. 3069-2019 – Appropriating FY2019
Budgeted Funds for Municipal Roadway Improvements in the Municipal Roadway
Improvements Capital Project Fund for Future Roadway Projects. (Administration)
2.ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY.Ordinance No. 3070-2019 – Authorizing a Budget
Transfer in the General Fund, Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in
the Senior Citizen Special Revenue Fund and Appropriating FY2019 Budgeted
Amounts in the Senior Center Improvement Capital Project Fund for Carpet
Replacement. (Administration)
3.ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED.Ordinance No. 3071-2019 -Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General, Airport Special Revenue,
Personal Use Fishery Special Revenue, and Senior Citizen Special Revenue Funds;
Authorizing the Binding of Insurance Coverage for the City for the Period of July 1,
2019 through June 30, 2020; and Authorizing Execution of a Three-Year Agreement
for Insurance Coverage. (Administration)
a. Motion for Introduction
b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
c. Motion for Adoption (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
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4.ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.Resolution No. 2019-37 - Authorizing the City Manager
to Enter Into an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Concession for the Kenai Municipal
Airport. (Administration)
5.ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.Resolution No. 2019-38 – Amending City Council
Policy 2017-01, Procedures for the Use and Management of City Issued Mobile
Devices, to Provide Procedures for Planning and Zoning Commission Use and Make
Other Housekeeping Amendments. (Council Member Knackstedt)
6.ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.Resolution No. 2019-39 - Authorizing the Transfer of
Funds from the General Fund Library Department to the General Fund Buildings
Department; and Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order in the Amount of
$16,795.00 for the Replacement of ADA Automatic Door Operators at the Library.
(Administration)
7.ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.Resolution No. 2019-40 – Authorizing a Budget
Transfer in the General Fund – Police Department for the Purchase of a Forensic
Investigation Tool. (Administration)
8.ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED.Resolution No. 2019-41 – Authorizing
a Facility Management Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula,
Inc. for the Operation and Management of the Kenai Recreation Center in the Amount
of $130,000 Per Year. (Administration)
9.ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.Resolution No. 2019-42 – Awarding an Agreement for
Providing and Servicing Portable Restrooms and Dumpsters on the North and South
Kenai Beaches, Including Portable Restrooms at the City Dock, During the 2019
Personal Use Fishery. (Administration)
10.ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.Resolution No. 2019-43 – Awarding An Agreement For
Providing And Servicing Road Accessible Dumpsters At The End Of South Spruce
Street, Kenai Little League Parking Lot And Kenai City Dock During The 2019 Personal
Use Fishery. (Administration)
11.ADOPTED.Resolution No. 2019-44 - Supporting Kenai Peninsula Borough
Ordinance 2019-11, Repealing KPB 5.18.430(F) which Requires Voter Approval to
Increase the Sales Tax Cap. (Vice Mayor Navarre)
E. MINUTES
1.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Regular Meeting of May 15, 2019
2.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Regular Meeting of June 5, 2019
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.ENACTED.Ordinance No. 3068-2019 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.320-
Definitions and 14.20.330- Standards for Commercial Marijuana Establishments to
Prohibit Onsite Consumption of Marijuana at Retail Marijuana Stores Requiring an
Onsite Consumption Endorsement. (Council Members Pettey and Glendening)
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June 19, 2019
[Clerk’s Note: This Item was Postponed from the June 5 Meeting to This Meeting; A
Motion to Enact is On the Floor]
x Substitute Ordinance No. 3068-2019 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code
14.20.320 – Definitions, and Implementing a Moratorium Prohibiting Onsite
Consumption of Marijuana at Retail Marijuana Stores Requiring an Onsite
Consumption Endorsement Until July 1, 2021.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
(Administration)
2.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Action/Approval – Purchase Orders
Exceeding $15,000. (Administration)
3.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Action/Approval – Non-Objection to
the Renewal of a Marijuana Retail Store License for Cook Inlet Cannabis Company,
D/B/A East Rip. (City Clerk)
4.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Action/Approval – Special Use Permit
to Alaska Air Fuel, Inc. for Aircraft Loading and Parking on the Apron. (Administration)
5.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Action/Approval – Special Use Permit
to Crowley Fuels, LLC for Aircraft Loading and Parking on the Apron.(Administration)
6.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Action/Approval – Special Use Permit
to Empire Airlines, Inc. for Aircraft Parking on the Apron. (Administration)
7.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Action/Approval – Special Use Permit
to Everts Air Fuel, Inc. for Aircraft Loading and Parking on the Apron. (Administration)
8.APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Action/Approval – Special Use Permit
to United Parcel Service Company for Aircraft Loading and Parking on the Apron.
(Administration)
9.APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.Action/Approval – Special Use Permit to James
Doyle d/b/a Weaver Brothers for Truck and Trailer Storage. (Administration)
10.APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.Action/Approval –SpecialUsePermittoAlaska
Salmon Fertilizer for Filet Services to Collect Fish Cleaning Waste.(Administration)
11.APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.Action/Approval – Confirm Mayoral Nomination for
Recommendation of City of Kenai Representative to Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning and Zoning Commission. (Mayor Gabriel)
12.Discussion – Land Sale and Leasing Policies and Procedures. (Administration)
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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June 19, 2019
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of Kenai Visitor Center Management a Matter of Which the Immediate
Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect upon the Finances of the City
[AS44.62.310(c)(1)].
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review
2. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Intent – Kenai LNG Cool Down
Project
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city.
Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council
Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at
907-283-8231.
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144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 714-2215 (907) 714-2378 Fax
Office of the Borough Clerk
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building
Max J. Best, Planning Director • Charlie Pierce, Borough Mayor
Blair Martin, Chairman – Kalifornsky Beach • Robert Ruffner, Vice Chairman – Kasilof/Clam Gulch
Dr. Rick Foster, Parliamentarian – Southwest Borough • Syverine Abrahamson-Bentz – Anchor Point/Ninilchik
Jeremy Brantley – Sterling • Paulette Bokenko-Carluccio – City of Seldovia • Cindy Ecklund – City of Seward
Robert F. Ernst – Northwest Borough • Diane Fikes – City of Kenai • Virginia Morgan – East Peninsula
Franco Venuti – City of Homer • Paul Whitney – City of Soldotna
Planning Commission Tentative Agenda
June 24, 2019
7:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDA
All items marked with an asterisk (*) are consent agenda items. Consent agenda items are considered routine and non-
controversial by the Planning Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
consent agenda items unless a Planning Commissioner so requests in which case the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda.
If you wish to comment on a consent agenda item or a regular agenda item other than a public hearing, please advise the
recording secretary before the meeting begins, and she will inform the Chairman of your wish to comment.
*1. Time Extension Request
a. Seater View Subdivision
KPB File 2009-085 [Integrity / Seater]
Location: bordering Nikishka Bay in Nikiski
*2. Planning Commission Resolutions - None
*3. Plats Granted Administrative Approval
*4. Plats Granted Final Approval (20.10.070) - None
*5. Plat Amendment Request - None
*6. Utility Easement Vacations - None
*7. Commissioner Excused Absences
a. Vacant, Ridgeway
*8. Minutes
a. June 10, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes
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Page 2
D. PUBLIC COMMENT/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSIONERS
(Items other than those appearing on the agenda or scheduled for public hearing. Limited to five minutes per
speaker unless previous arrangements are made.)
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Conditional Land Use Permit for Beachcomber LLC. Postponed from June 10, 2019
meeting. Motion on floor.
F. VACATIONS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING
1. Vacate the 10-foot-wide drainage easement on Lot 24-A, AA Mattox Peggi’s Addition (HM
99-64); within Section 17, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, City of
Homer, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. KPB File 2019-048V. Petitioner: Peggi Patton of
Homer, Alaska.
G. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Request to Review the May 13, 2019 Plat Committee’s Conditional Preliminary Approval of
Diamond Ridge Estates No. 5
KPB File 2019-037
[Geovera, LLC / Arno]
Location: on Estate Drive, off Skittles Street and Skyline Drive, Diamond Ridge
Kachemak Bay APC
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Vacate the southwesternmost approximately 560 feet, of the Dorothy Drive right-of-way
as dedicated on Gruening Vista 1988 Addition (HM 88-37). Also, vacate the associated
10’ wide utility easements within Lots 38, 40, and 41 Gruening Vista 1988 Addition (HM
88-37). The right-of-way being vacated is unconstructed and located within the SE ¼ SE
¼ of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, Kenai Peninsula
Borough, Alaska. KPB File 2019-063V. Petitioner: Spotty Merle LLC of Peachtree City, GA.
2. Ordinance 2019-__; An Ordinance Amending KPB Chapter 21.25, Conditional Land Use
Permits and Amending KPB Chapter 21.29, Material Site Permits.
I. ANADROMOUS WATERS HABITAT PROTECTION DISTRICT (21.18) - None
J. SUBDIVISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. The Plat Committee will review 7 preliminary plat.
K. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS
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Planning Commission Tentative Agenda June 24, 2019
Page 3
1. New Plat Committee (July, August, September 2019) – 5 Members / 2 Alternates
L. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
M. LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
N. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
O. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
P. PENDING ITEMS FOR FUTURE ACTION
Q. ADJOURNMENT
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NO ACTION REQUIRED
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held Monday, July 15, 2019 in the
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers of the Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration
Building, 144 North Binkley St, Soldotna, Alaska at 7:30 p.m.
ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
NOTE: Advisory planning commission meetings are subject to change. Please verify the meeting date, location, and
time with the advisory planning commission chairperson. Chairperson contact information is on each advisory
planning commission website, which is linked to the Planning Department website.
CONTACT INFORMATION
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Phone: 907-714-2215
Phone: toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 2215
Fax: 907-714-2378
e-mail address: planning@kpb.us
website: http://www.kpb.us/planning-dept/planning-home
ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION DATE TIME
Anchor Point Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce July 10, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Cooper Landing Cooper Landing Community Hall July 10, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Funny River TBD TBD TBD
Moose Pass Moose Pass Community Hall TBD 6:30 p.m.
Hope / Sunrise Hope Social Hall TBD 6:00 p.m.
The Kachemak Bay Advisory Planning Commission is inactive at this time.
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144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 714-2200 (907) 714-2378 Fax
Office of the Borough Clerk
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building
Paulette Bokenko-Carluccio – City of Seldovia • Jeremy Brantley – Sterling
Cindy Ecklund – City of Seward • Franco Venuti – City of Homer • Paul Whitney – City of Soldotna
Alternates: Diane Fikes – City of Kenai
Plat Committee Tentative Agenda
June 24, 2019
6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, EXCUSED ABSENCES, AND MINUTES
1. Agenda
2. Member/Alternate Excused Absences
3. Minutes
a. June 10, 2019 Plat Committee Minutes
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Items other than those appearing on the agenda or not scheduled for public hearing. Limited to five minutes
per speaker unless previous arrangements are made.)
E. SUBDIVISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Troy’s Camp
KPB File 2019-022R1 [Seabright Surveying / Sorensen]
Location: on Mona Road and Dave Road, Fox River
Kachemak Bay APC
2. 59 North
KPB File 2019-067 [[Seabright Surveying / Shavelson-Weiss Community Property Trust]
Location: on W. Fairview Avenue and Rangeview Avenue; City of Homer
3. Condra Terrace Too 2019 Addition
KPB File 2019-066 [Orion Surveys / Merrick, Bruce B. Shaw Revocable Trust, Shaw]
Location: on East End Road and Old East End Road; Fritz Creek
Kachemak Bay APC
4. Kachemak Bay Ranchos 2019
KPB File 2019-070 [Ability Surveys / Collins, Ward]
Location: on Waldeck Avenue, Brenda Street, and Cindi Avenue, off of North Fork Road,
Diamond Ridge
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5. Riverview Subdivision Fraley 2019 Replat
KPB File 2019-050 [Segesser Surveys / Fraley]
Location: on W. Riverview Avenue, off S. Kobuk Street, City of Soldotna
6. House Subdivision 2019 Replat
KPB File 2019-068 [McLane Consulting Group / Plagge, The Dennis Ward Bible and Susan Bible
Revocable Living Trust]
Location: on Funny Moose Lane and House Drive, off Funny River Road, Funny River
Funny River APC
7. Birch Acres Subdivision Number Two
KPB File 2019-069 [Edge Survey & Design, LLC / Muller, Poppin Family Revocable Community
Property Trust]
Location: on Erlwein Road, off Forest Lane, Sterling
F. FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARING - None
G. OTHER / NEW BUSINESS
H. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION – NO ACTION REQUIRED
I. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
The next regularly scheduled Plat Committee meeting will be held Monday, July 15, 2019 in the Betty J. Glick
Assembly Chambers of the Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building,
144 North Binkley, Soldotna, Alaska at 5:30 p.m.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Phone: 907-714-2215 Fax: 907-714-2378
Phone: toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 2215
e-mail address: planning@kpb.us
web site: http://www.kpb.us/planning-dept/planning-home
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