HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2019-32CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2019 — 32
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI
RECOMMENDING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI ENACT ORDINANCE 3072-2019
RENAMING, REPEALING, AND REENACTING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 22 —
GENERAL FUND LANDS, RENAMINING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 21- CITY AIRPORT
AND AIRPORT LANDS, AND REPEALING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 21.15 —
LEASE AND SALE OF AIRPORT LANDS OUT OF THE AIRPORT RESERVE, IN ORDER TO
ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT A THRIVING
BUSINESS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH RESPONSIBLE LAND
POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 14.05.010 states the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning
Commission will act in an advisory capacity to the Kenai City Council regarding the Kenai Zoning
Code; and,
WHEREAS, the changes support the goals and objectives identified in the 2016 Imagine Kenai
2030 Comprehensive Plan, including Goal 2 -Economic Development and Goal 3 -Land Use; and,
WHEREAS, the changes support the purposes of the Land Use Plan contained in Chapter 5 of
the 2016 Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which include efficiently using public roads,
utilities, and services, maintaining the quality of existing development, and creating a stable and
predictable setting for future investment; and,
WHEREAS, the changes will provide development incentives to guide new development in
commercial and industrial areas of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the changes will discourage speculation or the use of City -owned commercial and
industrial properties as undeveloped lands; and,
WHEREAS, the changes will not adversely impact residential areas of the City and will maintain
or improve the quality of life in the City; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Kenai City Council enact Ordinance 3072-2019.
Section 2. That a copy of Resolution PZ2019-32 be forwarded to the Kenai City Council
Resolution No. PZ2019-32
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PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
this 14th day of August, 2019.
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