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October 13, 2021
Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission -
Regular Meeting
October 13, 2021 ꟷ 7:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2**
www.kenai.city
Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
5. *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 it em will be removed from
the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the
General Orders.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of September 8, 2021
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Action/Approval - Approving the Execution of a Lease to Schilling Rentals for General
Aviation Apron Sub No. 1 Amended Lot 2, Block 3.
2. Action/Approval - Approving Amendment to Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.05.025 to
Provide for Remote Electronic Participation.
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I. PENDING ITEMS
J. REPORTS
1. City Council
2. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
3. City Administration
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. CUP Code Violation Letter - 1005 Angler Dr.
2. CUP Code Violation Letter - 1025 Angler Dr.
3. CUP Code Violation Letter - 701 N. Forest Dr.
M. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. October 27, 2021
N. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
O. ADJOURNMENT
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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KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of the Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: J. Twait, J. Halstead, A. Douthit, G. Woodard, G.
Greenberg, R. Springer, A. Douthit
Commissioners absent: D. Fikes
Staff/Council Liaison present: Planning Director R. Foster, Planning Assistant W.
Anderson, Deputy City Clerk M. Thibodeau, Council Liaison
T. Winger
A quorum was present.
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda as written and Commissioner Douthit
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Douthit
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.
5. *Excused absences – None
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of August 25, 2021
The minutes were approved by the Consent Agenda.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS – None.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. PZ2021-34 – Recommending the Kenai City Council Amend Kenai
Municipal Code 14.20.150-Conditional Use Permits, to Clarify Roles and
Responsibilities of Applicants, the Planning Director, and the Planning Commission
in the Conditional Use Process and Make Housekeeping Changes.
MOTION:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2021-34 and Commissioner
Woodard SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Foster explained that Ordinance No. 3243-2021 had been introduced by
Council on September 1, 2021 and has a public hearing set for the September 15, 2021 Council
meeting, and had been referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a public hearing and
recommendation through Resolution No. PZ2021-34. He provided a staff report which reviewed
the changes to the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process being proposed, which are outlined in
the memo.
Chair Twait opened for public hearing.
Vice Mayor Bob Molloy noted that as the Council sponsor of the ordinance, he wanted to listen to
the Commission’s discussion and hear any amendments they might make to it.
Rick Baldwin thanked the Commission, Vice Mayor Molloy and Planning Director Foster, and
expressed support. He made an observation from previous meetings that CUP applicants may
represent their business in one way and then pull a bait-and-switch by pushing the conditions to
the limit. He recommended that the permit should reflect in writing all special restrictions or
conditions under which the applicant proposes to operate, and also that the Planning Director
should be responsible for smoking out people who may not abide by these limits at the beginning
of the CUP process.
Rusty Huf expressed support for the ordinance, and noted that his problem with the CUP process
is that the conditions of the permit aren’t written in stone, and the applicant will surpass the
conditions and there is little recourse for neighbors. He stated that he would like to see more
teeth in the ordinance, which would specify that if an applicant is not following the conditions they
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can be shut down. He noted that the CUP process is 35-40 years old and is glad that it is being
updated.
Frances and Mark Eurick stated their support for the ordinance and recommendations shared by
others during public comment, noting that the amendments will make the process more
transparent and equitable.
Mary Jean Loveland expressed support for the ordinance and noted that they would like to see
more checks and balances, such as an annual review to ensure the CUP owner is not surpassing
the CUP conditions and requirements that they re-apply if they want to go beyond them.
Jim Richardson stated that he has been a property owner on Angler Drive for over 30 years, and
that it has seen a significant increase in the number of CUPs issued. He noted that the
Commission’s actions have a big effect over time, and he supports these changes because
previous conversations with City administration have not gone far enough to solve the problems
he is concerned with.
Kristine Schmidt expressed support for the ordinance, noting that she had observed gaps in the
CUP process that she is glad to see being addressed. She reiterated previous comments
regarding a need for more defined parameters and that expanding their business activities should
require re-application. She noted she would like to see more detail in the criteria such as defining
what is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and also addressing the issue of subdivision
covenants.
Greg Davis expressed support for the ordinance but stated that it needs teeth. He shared his
experience living in the area and seeing an increase in the number of boats, and also noted that
economic value will be difficult to determine because of seasonal changes.
Rick Baldwin noted that he would like to see some of the procedures clarified for Board of
Adjustment hearings, and suggested a procedure manual that would explain how long people can
talk.
Rusty Huf discussed the concept of a property’s value. He stated that he resents the idea of the
Planning Department deciding whether or not a CUP would impact economic value, as it is not
for them to determine the value of his neighborhood. He also said he would like to see greater
enforcement of CUP conditions, and that he does not approve of businesses starting in residential
neighborhoods.
Barbara Baldwin addressed previous comments regarding Board of Adjustment procedures,
noting that she would also like to see a representative from the Planning & Zoning Commission
explain their decision during the hearing.
Jim Richarson encouraged the commission to leave economic impact in the resolution. He shared
his personal experience living in an area with neighboring CUP properties and how this has
affected his living situation.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Clarification was provided that if a notice of violation had been sent the CUP owner, they would
have an opportunity to rectify the issue and the Commission would be notified that compliance
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had been met. Discussion involved how the Commission could be notified when the original
notice of violation was issued, and what could be done to clarify penalties for violations. It was
noted that informing the Commission when violations are issued could prepare them in instances
where the public responds to the notice at a public meeting or via phone calls to commissioners.
It was clarified that the purpose of the pre-application meeting was to ensure completion of the
CUP application packet and help familiarize the applicant with the CUP process, and it was
suggested that the Planning Director also provide guidance about the Comprehensive Plan.
Support was expressed for the clarification in the second criteria that value is both economic and
non-economic, as it will allow the Commission more leeway in how they review it. Clarification
was provided that the business activities of CUPs are limited by the conditions which are set by
the Commission, but that if their uses exceed their CUP the City can take action.
The possibility of retroactively imposing additional conditions on a previously-approved CUP was
considered, and it was noted that the City does not have a formal process in place for amending
the permits. However, the City can work out agreements with CUP holders in response to
complaints, and the Commission can start an investigation if they become aware of violations.
Discussion included the possibility of an applicant not showing up for their required presentation
to the Commission, and it was noted that if a CUP application is denied they cannot reapply for
nine months. It was suggested that if the applicant provides prior notice that they will not make
the hearing, their application could be dismissed rather than denied which would allow them to
reapply at any time.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Douthit MOVED to amend Resolution No. PZ2021-34 by adding that the Planning
& Zoning Commission will receive notification of any CUP violation letters sent out, and that
applications will be dismissed if the applicant fails to show up for their hearing or provide notice
of their absence. Commissioner W oodard SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT
was requested.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
Discussion on the pre-application meeting continued, and it was noted that this step in the process
could be helpful in ensuring the applications that move forward to Commission meet code and
can be recommended for approval.
Earlier public comments about having Planning & Zoning Commission representation at Board of
Adjustment hearings were addressed, and clarification was provided that when the Commission
makes a decision they are acting in an adjudicatory capacity and therefore their decision stands
on its own based on their findings. It was further clarified that Kenai’s Board of Adjustment gives
no deference to the Commission’s decision and the hearings are de novo.
The possibility of notifying neighboring property owners about public hearings past the 300 foot
requirement was considered. It was clarified that 300 feet is standard throughout the country,
and while those within those boundaries are mailed postcards, those outside the boundary can
still be informed through posted signage and newspaper advertisements and are able to
participate in the public hearing.
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Discussion returned to the Commission’s ability to amend approved CUPs to impose new
conditions, and it was noted that this can be done when a CUP is transferred to a new owner or
if they re-apply for their CUP after it has lapsed from disuse. It was reiterated that CUPs can only
be revoked for violations of the conditions in the permit or other Planning & Zoning code violations.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Halstead, Woodard, Greenberg, Douthit, Springer, Twait
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
H. NEW BUSINESS – None.
I. PENDING ITEMS – None.
J. REPORTS
1. City Council – Council Member Winger reported on the actions from the September 1,
2021 City Council meeting.
2. Borough Planning – No report.
3. City Administration – Planning Director Foster reported on the following:
• There are no items for the Commission meeting scheduled for September 22,
2021;
• This is Planning Assistant Willie Anderson’s last meeting, and he noted that it has
been great working with her.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Kristine Schmidt followed up on the Commission’s earlier discussion regarding mailed notification
to neighbors, and stated that the switch from certified mail to postcards has led to confusion, but
the applicant should pay the mailing cost instead of the City. She also noted that the Borough
has a half-mile radius requirement for CUP notification, and Kenai should consider increasing that
boundary. The also stated that the posted signs are too small and are not visible enough.
Vice Mayor Bob Molloy thanked Willie Anderson for her service to the City, the members of public
who came to speak at the meeting, and the Commission for the good discussion. He stated that
the Council will consider the changes that the Commission suggested.
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Board of Adjustment Decision - Barnard (BA-21-01)
2. Board of Adjustment Decision - Schlehofer (BA-21-02)
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3. Board of Adjustment Decision - Jones (BA-21-03)
M. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. September 22, 2021
N. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Greenberg thanked Vice Mayor Molloy for his work on the ordinance.
Commissioner Woodard congratulated W illie and said she hopes she enjoys retirement.
Commissioner Halstead noted that Willie will be missed and thanked her for her work on the
Commission. He also thanked Director Foster and stated that he has seen big improvements
since he joined the City.
Council Liaison Winger encouraged everyone to look through the Board of Adjustment decisions
included in the packet, especially the included comments about imposing parameters on CUPs.
Commissioner Springer thanked W illie for the work she has done for the City.
Chair Twait thanked Vice Mayor Molloy and Willie, noted that they both leave big shoes to fill.
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Ryan Foster, Planning Director
DATE: October 6, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2021-XX – APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE
TO SCHILLING RENTALS FOR GENERAL AVIATION APRON SUB NO. 1
AMENDED LOT 2, BLOCK 3.
On September 20, 2019, Schilling Rentals, LLC entered into an assignment of lease for General
Aviation Apron Sub No. 1 Amended Lot 2, Blk 3 with Soar International Ministries, Inc. This lease
terminates on June 30, 2022.
Schillings, LLC proposes to remodel and expand the existing hangar, upgrade parking apron/pad
with an estimated $1,500,000 value of improvements to be completed within two (2) years of
signing the lease. Activities noted on the application is a medevac service location. The requested
lease term is 45 years.
Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 21.10.060 Lease application review, notice of the lease
application was posted in the Peninsula Clarion and stated competing applications may be
submitted for the parcel within 30 -days to the City. The 30 -day window from publication ends on
October 16, 2021, and to-date, no competing applications have been submitted to the City.
The parcel is within the Airport Light Industrial (ALI) Zone. Pursuant to KMC 14.20.065, the
purpose of the ALI Zone is to protect the viability of the Kenai Municipal Airport as a significant
resource to the community by encouraging compatible land uses and reducing hazards that may
endanger the lives and property of the public and aviation users. The proposed aeronautical use
is a permitted and compatible use in the ALI Zone.
The Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan outlines goals, objectives, and action items for the
City, including this one pertaining to the Kenai Municipal Airport:
Objective T- 1: Support future development near or adjacent to the airport when such
development is in alignment with the Kenai Municipal Airport's primary mission, "To be the
commercial air transportation gateway to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Cook Inlet."
The proposed use by Schilling Rentals, LLC complies with the Imagine Kenai 2030
Comprehensive Plan by supporting development on lease lots with development that is in
alignment with the Kenai Municipal Airport's marketing strategy.
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The Airport Land Use Plan was developed to identify the highest and best uses of Kenai Municipal
Airport land. The Airport Land Use Plan discusses leasing land and enhancing opportunities for
local economic development. The proposed use by Schillings, LLC complies with the Airport Land
Use Plan and would enhance local economic development.
The Airport Commission will be reviewing the lease application and providing a recommendation
during their meeting on October 14, 2021.
Please review the attached materials.
Does the Commission recommend Council approve the execution of a lease to Schilling
Rentals, LLC?
Attachments:
City of Kenai Land Lease Application from Schilling Rentals, LLC.
Aerial Map of 110 FBO Road.
Draft Resolution 2021-XX.
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110 FBO RoadGeneral Aviation Apron Sub No. 1 Amended Lot 2, Block 3Parcel 04324024
FBO RDMAIN STREET LOOP RD GRANITE POINT CT.Data Source: Kenai Peninsula Borough. Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
0 5025 Feet
LEGEND
Su bject Parcel
Date: 8/6/2021
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF A LEASE OF AIRPORT RESERVE LANDS USING THE STANDARD LEASE
FORM BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENAI AND SCHILLING RENTALS, LLC ON GENERAL
AVIATION APRON SUB NO. 1 AMENDED LOT 2, BLOCK 3.
WHEREAS, the lease to Schilling Rentals LLC, for General Aviation Apron Sub No. 1 Amended
Lot 2, Block 3 expires on June 30, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2021, Schilling Rentals, LLC submitted an application to renew a lease of
City owned properties within the Airport Reserve, described as General Aviation Apron Sub No.
1 Amended Lot 2, Block 3; and,
WHEREAS, the Schilling Rentals, LLC lease application states plans to remodel/expand the
existing hangar, upgrade parking apron/pad, to accommodate an FBO and act as a medevac
service location; an investment that gives a lease term of 45 years according to the term table in
Kenai Municipal Code 21.10.080; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed development would be mutually beneficial and would conform with the
Kenai Municipal Code for zoning, Kenai's Comprehensive Plan, the Airport Land Use Plan, Airport
Layout Plan, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Airport Master Plan, Airport
Improvement Program grant assurances, and Airport operations; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai did not receive a competing lease application within thirty (30) days
of publishing a public notice of the lease application from Schilling Rentals, LLC; and,
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on October 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed the lease application and recommended approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on October 14, 2021, the Airport Commission reviewed the
lease application and recommended approval by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. That a Lease of Airport Reserve Lands is approved and the City Manager is
authorized to execute a lease between the City of Kenai, Lessor, and Schilling Rentals, LLC,
Lessee, as follows:
Lot improvements as outlined in lease application from Schilling Rentals, LLC, remodel
and expand the existing hangar, upgrade parking apron/pad with an estimated $1,500,000
value of improvements to be completed within two (2) years of signing the lease;
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The evidence must be submitted to the City within 60 days of the completion of the
development and improvements;
The lease term will be 45 years;
Lot developments will prevent unauthorized access to the airfield;
Structures will be built behind the 100 foot building restriction line;
Paving will be completed up to the existing transient aircraft apron pavement;
Schilling Rentals, Inc. is responsible for all snow removal, and snow may not touch the
perimeter security fence or be piled to a height that would allow access to the airport; and
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3rd day of November, 2021.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Ryan Foster, Planning Director
DATE: October 6, 2021
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. XXXX-2021 – Approving amendment to Kenai
Municipal Code Section 14.05.025 to provide for remote electronic
participation
Telephonic participation in Planning and Zoning Commission meetings is provided in KMC
14.05.025 to increase participation by allowing members to take part in meetings when work or
family matters require their absence from Kenai. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,
ordinances were suspended, which allowed for remote electronic participation, virtually, via
videoconference. Virtual remote electronic participation has proved to provide a better
experience for the Commission member participating remotely and those participating in-person.
This ordinance would amend KMC 14.05.025 to allow for remote electronic participation in
Planning and Zoning Commission meetings.
Please review the attached draft ordinance.
Does the Commission recommend Council approve the ordinance to amend Section
14.05.025 to allow remote electronic participation at Planning and Zoning Commission
meetings?
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Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX-2021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.05.025 – TELEPHONIC PARTICIPATION AT PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS, TO PROVIDE FOR REMOTE ELECTRONIC
PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS BY COMMISSION
MEMBERS.
WHEREAS, telephonic participation in Planning and Zoning Commission meetings was provided
to increase participation by allowing members to take part in meetings when work or family
matters require their absence from Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ordinances were suspended allowing
for remote electronic participation, virtually; and,
WHEREAS, providing virtual remote electronic participation has proved to provide a better
experience for the Commission member participating remotely and those participating in-person;
and,
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that it is vital for Planning and Zoning Commission members
to have effective participation in meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 14.05.025 – Telephonic participation at Planning and
Zoning Commission meetings of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code, Section
14.05.025 – Telephonic participation at Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, is hereby
amended as follows:
14.05.025 [TELEPHONIC] Remote electronic participation at Planning and Zoning
Commission meetings.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e), if at least a quorum is physically
present at a Commission meeting, other commissioners may participate via [TELEPHONE]
electronic means in the Commission meeting, if the commissioner declares that
circumstances prevent physical attendance at the meeting. If the chair chooses to
participate via [TELEPHONE] electronic means, the vice-chair shall preside.
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(b) No more than the first two (2) commissioners to contact the Clerk’s office regarding
[TELEPHONE] remote electronic participation in a particular meeting may participate via
[TELEPHONE] remote electronic means at any one (1) meeting.
(c) The commissioner shall notify the Clerk’s office in writing as soon as reasonably
practical, but not less than six (6) hours prior to the start of the Commission meeting that
the member proposes to attend by [TELEPHONE] remote electronic means. Such
notification shall state whether such [TELEPHONIC] remote electronic participation is
pursuant to subsection (n) or (o), and, if needed, shall provide the physical address of the
location, the telephone number, and any available facsimile, email, or other document
transmission service. Failure to provide the notification within the period of time provided
herein shall result in the member’s exclusion from attendance of a Commission meeting
through [TELEPHONIC] remote electronic participation. The Clerk or designee shall notify
all Commission members of the request.
(d) At the meeting, the Clerk or designee shall establish the [TELEPHONE] appropriate
connection when the call to order is imminent.
(e) A commissioner participating by [TELEPHONE] remote electronic means shall be
counted as present for purposes of discussion and voting except for matters and agenda
items appealable to the Board of Adjustment.
(f) The commissioner participating by [TELEPHONE] remote electronic means shall make
every effort to participate in the entire meeting. From time to time during the meeting, the
presiding officer shall confirm the connection, if necessary.
(g) The commissioner participating by [TELEPHONE] remote electronic means may ask to
be recognized by the presiding officer to the same extent as any other member except for
matters and agenda items appealable to the Board of Adjustment.
(h) To the extent reasonably practicable, the Clerk or designee shall provide backup
materials to commissioners participating by [TELEPHONE] remote electronic means.
(i) If the [TELEPHONE] remote electronic connection cannot be made or is made and then
lost, the meeting shall commence or continue as scheduled and the Clerk or designee shall
attempt to establish or restore the connection.
(j) Meeting times shall be expressed in Alaska [T]Time regardless of the time at the
location of any commissioner participating by [TELEPHONE] remote electronic means.
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(k) Participation by [TELEPHONE] remote electronic means shall be allowed for regular,
special and work session meetings of the Commission.
(l) Remarks by commissioners participating by [TELEPHONE] remote electronic means
shall be transmitted so as to be audible by all members and the public in attendance at the
meeting, provided that in executive session the remarks shall be audible only to those
included in the executive session.
(m) As used in these rules, “[TELEPHONE] electronic means” means any system for
synchronous two (2) or more way voice and/or virtual communication. “Chair” includes the
vice-chair or any other commissioner serving as chair pro tempore.
(n) Each commissioner may attend a maximum of two (2) meetings by
[TELECONFERENCE] remote electronic means during the twelve (12) month calendar
year.
(o) A commissioner may attend an additional two (2) meetings by [TELECONFERENCE]
remote electronic means during the twelve (12) month calendar year if the member
declares that he or she is physically unable to attend the meeting due to the need for
extended medical care and treatment of the member or member’s immediate family.
(p) In this section, “immediate family” means the spouse of the person, another person
cohabitating with the person in a conjugal relationship that is not a legal marriage, a child
(including a stepchild or foster child) of the person, a parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt or
uncle of the person, or a parent or sibling of the person’s spouse.
(Ord. 2734-2014)
Section 2. 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.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of December,
2021.
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BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jamie Heinz, MMC, City Clerk
Introduced: November 3, 2021
Enacted: December 1, 2021
Effective: December 31, 2021
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
September 15, 2021 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 4**
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
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)
1. Coy West - City of Kenai Marketing Update.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. Ordinance No. 3224-2021 - Repealing and
Reenacting Kenai Municipal Code Title 6 - Elections, to Provide Clarity, Housekeeping, and
Process Improvements. (Vice Mayor Molloy and City Clerk)
• Substitute Ordinance No. 3224-2021
[Clerk's Note: At the August 4 Council Meeting, this item was postponed to the September
15 Council Meeting for a second public hearing. A motion to enact is on the floor.]
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3238-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating
an Interlibrary Cooperation Grant from the Alaska State Library for the Kenai Community
Library Storywalk® Project. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3239-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations in the General Fund – Police Department and Accepting a Grant From
the Department of Justice Passed Through the Alaska Internet Crimes Against Children
Task Force for the Purchase of Forensic Software. (Administration)
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4. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3240-2021 - Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Section 23.55.030 – Qualification Pay, to Amend the Salary Ranges to Accurately
Reflect Recognition Pay and Entitlements. (Administration)
5. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3241-2021 - Declaring that,
T 5N R 11W Sec 6 Seward Meridian KN 0002970 Original Townsite of Kenai Lot 3 Blk 8,
Also Known as 604 Inlet Street, Kenai, Alaska, Whose Last Record Owner Under Borough
Assessment Records was Peter F. Mysing, Whose Address is, PO Box 8134, Nikiski,
Alaska, 99635-8134 and Estate of Peter F. Mysing CO/ Dale Dolifka, PO Box 498, Soldotna,
AK, 99669-0498, Shall be Retained by the City of Kenai for a Public Purpose.
(Administration)
6. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3242-2021 - Declaring that,
T 5N R 11W Sec 5 Seward Meridian KN 0002970 Original Townsite of Kenai Lot 3 Blk 20,
Also Known as 905 Mission Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, Whose Last Record Owner Under
Borough Assessment Records Was Keith K. Knight, General Delivery, Kenai, Alaska, Shall
be Retained by the City of Kenai for a Public Purpose. (Administration)
7. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3243-2021 - Amending Kenai
Municipal Code 14.20.150-Conditional Use Permits, to Clarify Roles and Responsibilities of
Applicants, the Planning Director, and the Planning Commission in the Conditional Use
Process and Make Housekeeping Changes. (Vice Mayor Molloy)
8. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3245-2021 - Authorizing a
Budget Transfer in and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Congregate Housing Fund for the Purchase and Installation of Equipment to Provide
Residents Basic Television and Wireless Internet Service. (Administration)
9. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-57 - Declaring a Right-Of-Way for a
60’ by 254’ Portion of the Frontage Road Along Wildwood Drive as Dedicated on Lot 4-A,
Block 8, Black Gold Estates Subdivision No. 2 (Plat KN 84-76), and as Set Forth on the
Attached Exhibit "A" is Not Needed for a Public Purpose and Consenting to its Vacation.
(Administration)
10. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-58 - Authorizing an Agreement for
Professional Engineering Services to Provide Construction Documents for Sewer Lift
Station Upgrades. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified.
(Administration)
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the
Renewal of Marijuana Licenses for Grateful Bud, LLC. (City Clerk)
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3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Appointing Election
Precinct Boards for the October 5, 2021 Regular Election. (City Clerk)
4. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to
RAVN for Warm Storage. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/6/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3246-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating an Airport Improvement
Program Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in the Airport Equipment Capital
Project Fund for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment– Multi-Purpose Broom/Blower.
(Administration)
6. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/6/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3247-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Water and Sewer Special Revenue and Water and Sewer Improvements Capital Project
Funds, Awarding a Professional Services Agreement and Corresponding Purchase Order
for Mission Avenue Water Main Repairs. (Administration)
7. JOINT WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR 10/11/2021 AT 5:00 PM. Discussion -
Request to Schedule a Joint Work Session for the Draft Land Management Plan.
(Administration)
8. SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 9/20/2021 AT 6:00 PM. Discussion - Set a
Special Meeting for City Clerk Candidate Review. (City Clerk)
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
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
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1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000
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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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
October 06, 2021 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
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. 3246-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating an
Airport Improvement Program Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in the Airport
Equipment Capital Project Fund for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment– Multi-
Purpose Broom/Blower. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. Ordinance No. 3247-2021
- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Water and Sewer Special
Revenue and Water and Sewer Improvements Capital Project Funds, Awarding a
Professional Services Agreement and Corresponding Purchase Order for Mission Avenue
Water Main Repairs. (Administration)
• Substitute Ordinance No. 3247-2021
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-59 - Declaring the Vacation of Portions
of Utility Easements Associated with Tract B, Block 5, Townsite of Kenai 2021 Kenaitze
Replat (Plat KN 2021- 18) and Lots 4 & 5 Block 5, Original Townsite of Kenai (Plat KN
2970), and as Set Forth on the Attached Exhibit "A" are Not Needed for a Public Purpose
and Consenting to Vacation. (Administration)
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4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-60 - Awarding an Agreement for the
Purchase of Network Equipment. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of September 1, 2021.
(City Clerk)
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Work Session of September 1, 2021. (City
Clerk)
3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of September 15, 2021.
(City Clerk)
4. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Special Meeting Minutes of September 20,
2021. (City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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 Over
$15,000. (Administration)
3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the
Renewal of Marijuana Licenses for Majestic Gardens, LLC. (City Clerk)
4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/20/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3248-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating a Collection Equity Award from
the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 for the Purchase of Health and
Wellness Titles for the Kenai Community Library Collection. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/20/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3249-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating Funding from the American
Library Association for the Kenai Community Library’s Participation in the NASA@ My
Library Programming Initiative. (Administration)
6. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/20/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3250-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Vintage Pointe Enterprise Fund and Awarding a Contract for a Resident Maintenance
Manager for the Vintage Pointe, Congregate Housing Facility. (Administration)
7. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. Action/Approval - Reconsideration of Ordinance No.
3243-2021 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150-Conditional Use Permits, to Clarify
Roles and Responsibilities of Applicants, the Planning Director, and the Planning
Commission in the Conditional Use Process and Make Housekeeping Changes. (Council
Member Glendening)
[Clerk's Note: If a motion to reconsider passes, it places the question of enacting
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Ordinance No. 3243-2021 before the Council in the exact moment before it was voted on
originally.]
8. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Authorize Utility Easements within Lots
3A and 4, FBO Subdivision No. 11 to Support the Kenai Municipal Airport's Sand Storage
Facility Project. (Administration)
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
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. Contract Discussion and Negotiation for a City Clerk. [AS 44.62.310(C)(1)(2) May be a
Subject that Tends to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the Applicant and is a
Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances
of the City.]
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000
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2. Kenai Dog Park Letter
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
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building
Office of the Borough Clerk
Melanie Aeschliman, Planning Director • Charlie Pierce, Borough Mayor
Blair Martin, Chair – Kalifornsky Beach ~ Robert Ruffner, Vice Chair – Kasilof/Clam Gulch Syverine Abrahamson-Bentz, Parliamentarian – Anchor Point/Ninilchik ~ Jeremy Brantley – Sterling Cindy Ecklund – City of Seward ~ Pamela Gillham – Ridge Way ~ Davin Chesser – Northwest Borough Diane Fikes – City of Kenai ~ Virginia Morgan – East Peninsula ~ Franco Venuti – City of Homer
Planning Commission Tentative Agenda
October 11, 2021
7:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/2084259541
Zoom Toll Free Phone Numbers: 888 788 0099 or 877 853 5247
Zoom Meeting ID: 208 425 9541
The hearing procedure for the Planning Commission public hearings are as follows:
1) Staff will present a report on the item.
2) The Chair will ask for petitioner’s presentation given by Petitioner(s) / Applicant (s) or their representative – 10 minutes
3) Public testimony on the issue. – 5 minutes per person
4) After testimony is completed, the Planning Commission may follow with questions. A person may only testify once on an
issue unless questioned by the Planning Commission.
5) Staff may respond to any testimony given and the Commission may ask staff questions.
6) Rebuttal by the Petitioner(s) / Applicant(s) to rebut evidence or provide clarification but should not present new testimony
or evidence.
7) The Chair closes the hearing and no further public comment will be heard.
8) The Chair entertains a motion and the Commission deliberates and makes a decision.
All those wishing to testify must wait for recognition by the Chair. Each person that testifies must write his or her name and mailing
address on the sign-in sheet located by the microphone provided for public comment. They must begin by stating their name and
address for the record at the microphone. All questions will be directed to the Chair. Testimony must be kept to the subject at hand
and shall not deal with personalities. Decorum must be maintained at all times and all testifiers shall be treated with respect.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDAS All items marked with an asterisk (*) are consent agenda items. Consent agenda items are considered routine and non-
controversial by the Planning Commission and may be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
consent agenda items unless a Planning Commissioner removes the item from the consent agenda. The removed item will
then be considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda.
If you wish to comment on a consent agenda item, please advise the recording secretary before the meeting begins, and
she will inform the Chair of your wish to comment.
*1. Time Extension Request
a. Denali Subdivision Seton Addition No. 2; KPB File 2009-194
Tinker Creek Surveys / Sexton
Location:
Kalifornsky Area
*2. Planning Commission Resolutions - None
*3. Plats Granted Administrative Approval
*4. Plats Granted Final Approval (20.10.040) - None
*5. Plat Amendment Request - None
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*6. Commissioner Excused Absences - None
*7. Minutes
a. September 27, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting
D. OLD BUSINESS
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Building Setback Encroachment Permit
PC Resolution 2021-31; KPB File 2021-137
Lot 17, Block 3A, Irons Sub (Plat KN 74-111)
Petitioner: Kenneth Herman Laing
Ridgeway Area
2. Ordinance 2021-__: An ordinance adopting amendments to the “Comprehensive Plan: Moose
Pass, February 1993” an element of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan
regarding municipal entitlement land know as Kenai Area Plan Unit 380G(1).
3. Ordinance 2021-__: An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property located at 203
W est Pioneer Avenue, Homer Alaska on behalf of South Peninsula Hospital, appropriating
$975,000.00 from the South Peninsula Hospital Plant Replacement & Expansion Fund for the
purchase, and authorizing an amendment to the SPH, Inc. Operating Agreement.
4. Ordinance 2021-__: An ordinance authorizing retention or sale of certain real property obtained
by the Kenai Peninsula Borough through tax foreclosure proceedings.
F. PLAT COMMITTEE REPORT - Plat Committee will review 6 Plats
G. OTHER
H. PUBLIC COMMENT/PRESENTATION (Items other than those appearing on the agenda or scheduled
for public hearing. Limited to five minutes per speaker unless previous arrangements are made)
I. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
J. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held Monday, October 25, 2021 in the Betty J. Glick Assembly
Chambers of the Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building, 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska at
7:30 p.m.
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
A party of record may file an appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances. An appeal must be filed with the Borough Clerk within 15 days of the notice of decision, using
the proper forms, and be accompanied by the filing and records preparation fees.
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Vacations of right-of-ways, public areas, or public easements outside city limits cannot be made without the consent of the borough
assembly. Vacations within city limits cannot be made without the consent of the city council. The assembly or city council shall have
30 calendar days from the date of approval in which to veto the planning commission decision. If no veto is received within the
specified period, it shall be considered that consent was given.
A denial of a vacation is a final act for which the Kenai Peninsula Borough shall give no further consideration. Upon denial, no
reapplication or petition concerning the same vacation may be filed within one calendar year of the date of the final denial action
except in the case where new evidence or circumstances exist that were not available or present when the original petition was filed.
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144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 714-2215 (907) 714-2378 Fax
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building
Office of the Borough Clerk
Melanie Aeschliman, Planning Director • Charlie Pierce, Borough Mayor Paulette Bokenko-Carluccio – City of Seldovia ~ Robert Ruffner – Kasilof/Clam Gulch
Pamela Gillham – Ridge Way ~ Cindy Ecklund – City of Seward ~ Franco Venuti, Alternate – City of Homer
Plat Committee Tentative Agenda
October 11, 2021
6:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/2084259541
Zoom Toll Free Phone Numbers: 888 788 0099 or 877 853 5247
Zoom Meeting ID: 208 425 9541
The hearing procedure for the Plat Committee public hearings is as follows:
1) Staff will present a report on the item.
2) The Chair will ask for petitioner’s presentation given by Petitioner(s) / Applicant (s) or their representative – 10
minutes
3) Public testimony on the issue. – 5 minutes per person
4) After testimony is completed, the Planning Commission may follow with questions. A person may only testify once
on an issue unless questioned by the Planning Commission.
5) Staff may respond to any testimony given and the Commission may ask staff questions.
6) Rebuttal by the Petitioner(s) / Applicant(s) to rebut evidence or provide clarification but should not present new
testimony or evidence.
7) The Chair closes the hearing and no further public comment will be heard.
8) The Chair entertains a motion and the Commission deliberates and makes a decision.
All those wishing to testify must wait for recognition by the Chair. Each person that testifies must write his or her name and
mailing address on the sign-in sheet located by the microphone provided for public comment. They must begin by stating their
name and address for the record at the microphone. All questions will be directed to the Chair. Testimony must be kept to the
subject at hand and shall not deal with personalities. Decorum must be maintained at all times and all testifiers shall be treated
with respect.
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 Plat Committee and may be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent
agenda items unless a Planning Commissioner removes the item from the consent agenda. The removed item will then be
considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda.
If you wish to comment on a consent agenda item, please advise the recording secretary before the meeting begins, and
she will inform the Chair of your wish to comment.
*1. Agenda
*2. Member / Alternate Excused Absences
*3. Minutes September 27, 2021 Plat Committee Meeting Minutes
D. OLD BUSINESS - None
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E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Alaskan Wildwood Phase 2; KPB File 2021-127
Fixed Height, LLC / Balyeat
Location: Queen Lane, Turku Avenue & Ram Rack Road
Nikolaevsk / Anchor Point APC
2. ASLS No. 2017-23 Tracts A B C D & E; KPB File 2021-133
PND Engineers / State of Alaska, DNR
Location: Seward Highway, Tenderfoot Land & Summit Avenue
Remote / Moose Pass APC
3. Captain Cook Heights 2021 Addition; KPB File 2021-135
Johnson Surveying / Blades
Location: Resolution Road
Clam Gulch Area
4. James Waddell Homestead 2021 Replat; 2021-136
Geovera, LLC / Wertanen, Wertanen Sr.
Location: Nelson & Ronda Street
City of Homer
5. Bunnells Subdivision Haigh 2021 Replat; KPB 2021-134
Seabright Surveying / Tim & Ruby Haigh Living Trust, Haigh
Location: Swatzell Street
City of Homer
6. Mansfield Subdivision Wolter 2021 Replat; KPB File 2021-121
Seabright Surveying / Wolter
Location: Hutler Road
Fritz Creek Area / Kachemak Bay APC
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. ADJOURNMENT
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLAT COMMITTEE MEETING
The next regularly scheduled Plat Committee meeting will be held Monday, October 25, 2021 in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
of the Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building, 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska at 5:30 p.m.
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
Written comments will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on the last business day (usually a Friday) before the day of the Plat Committee meeting in
which the item is being heard. If voluminous information and materials are submitted staff may request seven copies be submitted. Maps,
graphics, photographs, and typewritten information that is submitted at the meeting must be limited to 10 pages. Seven copies should be given
to the recording secretary to provide the information to each Committee member. If using large format visual aids (i.e. poster, large-scale maps,
etc.) please provide a small copy (8 ½ x 11) or digital file for the recording secretary. Audio, videos, and movies are not allowed as testimony. If
testimony is given by reading a prepared statement, please provide a copy of that statement to the recording secretary.
An interested party may request that the Planning Commission review a decision of the Plat Committee by filing a written request within 10 days
of the written notice of decision in accordance with KPB 2.40.080.
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August 16, 2021
Fos ter Land ing, Inc.
40462 Foster Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
RE: 1.005 Angler Drive -(Lot 1, Angler Acres Subdivision Part 4) PZ02-29 (PZ88-27)
Conditional Use Permit
To Whom It May Concern:
NOTICE OF KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION
The City of Kenai is providing a notice of code violation for the Conditional Use Permit PZ02-29
(PZ88-27) located at 1005 Angler Drive. City staff determine the property to be in violation of
Kenai Municipal Code, as follows:
14.20.150 (g) Revocation for Noncompliance/Compliance Notices. If the Commission
determines, based on the yearly review or any other investigation undertaken by the official, that
the conduct of the operation( s) is not in compliance with: ( 1 ) the terms and conditions of the
permit; (2) the provisions of the Kenai Zoning Code; (3) or that the permit holder is not. current on
any obligations (e.g., sales tax, property tax, utility payments, lease payments) to the City unless
the applicant has entered into an approved payment with the City on any obligations owed and
the applicant is in compliance.with the payment plan, the Commission may revoke the permit. The
Commission shall not revoke the permit until the permit holder has been notified and given
reasonable opportunity to correct the deficiency(s) or to provide information relating to or rebutting
the alleged deficiency(s). Appeals from decisions under this section shall be made in accordance
with the provisions of KMC 14.20.290. If the administrative official determines the permit holder
is in oompliance with the conditions in this subsection, it shall send a notice of compliance to the
Commission and the permit holder.
VIOLATION: Alaska De partment of Environmental Conservation CADEC )
Documentation: Resolution No. PZ02-29 (PZ88-27) Conditional Use Permit Cond.ition
3. The septic system must meet ADEC requirements for said use. This is in reference
to the five rental cabins approved via the permit. On May 15, 2019 the City sent a Jetter
regarding the requirement for ADEC documentation, "Foster Landing has submitted
documentation from ADEC of Approval to Construct (dated 2003) and Approval to
Operate (dated 2005) Phase 1 of the on site wastewater treatment and disposal system
and Approval to Construct Phase 2 (dated 2005). Modifications to Phase 2 (referred
to as Phase 3 in conversations with Foster Land ing) include a 1,250 gallon septic
tank/life station and sewer lines with connections to five cabins (maximum occupancy
22 people). Foster Landing has submitted to the City a copy of their application to
ADEC for Approval to Construct. Prior to operating Foster Landing in 2020, Approval
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to Operate from the ADEC must be submitted to the City". As of August 16, 2021 the
City has not received the Approval to Operate from the ADEC.
VIOLATION: Use of the pro perty exceeds the conditions of the Conditional Use
Permit: Resolution No. PZ02-29 (PZ88-27) Conditional U~e Permit, Condition 1. Limit
the use to five rentals if the development meets the zoning code. City staff have
received a complaint that neighboring rental properties are utilizing services such as
eating, drinking, and live music provided by Foster Landing, LLC at 1005Angler Drive.
Th is use is a v iolat ion of the Conditional Use Permit which lim its the use of the property
to f ive rental cabins.
Please take appropriate action to remedy the violation(s) on or before October 16, 2021, after
which time the City may commence the Conditional Use Permit revocation process with the City
of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission if the violations are not corrected.
If you would like to discuss this notice or have questions concerning this notice you may contact
me at 907-283-8235 or rfoster@kenai.city .
CITYOF %---~srer
Planning Director
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Ciiyof Kenai I 210 l=idalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611 -7794 I 907.2&3.7535 I www.kenai.city
September 13, 2021
Thomas L Hoesing
1865 Frederiksen St
Fremont, NE 68025
RE: 1025 Angler Drive -(Lot 3, Angler Acres Subdivision Part 4)
Dear Mr. Hoesing:
NOTICE OF KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION
The City of Kenai is providing a notice of code violation for 1025 Angler Drive, Kenai, AK. City
staff determine the property to be in violation of Kenai Munrcipal Code, as follows:
14.20.150 {a) Intent. It is recognized that there are some uses that may be compatible with
designated principal uses in specific zoning districts provided certain conditions are met. The
conditional use permit procedure is intended to allow flexibility in the consideration of the impact
of the proposed use on surrounding property and the application of controls and safeguards to
assure that the proposed use will be compatible with the surroundings. The Commission may
permiHhis··type of use-if-the· conditions and-reqlj·irements .. listed· in tli·is chapter are met. ·T-he ---
allowed uses are listed in the Land Use Table. Before a conditional use permit may be granted,
the procedures specified in this chapter must be followed.
14.20.320 (b) Specific definitions.
"Cabin rentals" means the renting out of one ( 1) or more Individual, detached dwelling units or
buildings to provide overnight sleeping accommodations for a period of less than thirty (30)
consecutive days.
VIOLATION: Operatin g Cabin Rentals without a Conditional Use Permit: City
staff have been notified, and verified, that the operation of Cabin Rentals has been
occurring at 1025 Angler Drive , Kenai, AK, which is in the Rural Residential zoning
district. Per 14.22.010 Land use table, Cabin Rentals requires a conditional use permit
for the Rural Residentia l zoning district. There are no records of a conditional use
permit for Cabin Rentals for 1025 Angler Drive, and therefore, the operation of Cabin
Renta ls is a violation of Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150 Conditional use permit.
Violation(s) to KMC 14.20-260 Administration, Enforcement and Penalties allows the City to
assess an administrative fine up to $250.00 a day. Violation(s) to KMC 13.05.010 Penalties for
Violations allows the City to issue a civil penalty up to $500.00 a day.
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Please take appropriate action to remedy the violation(s) on or before November 15, 2021, after
which time the City may commence enforcement action. If you would like to discuss this notice or
have questions concerning this notice you may contact me at 907-283-8235 or rfoster@ kenai.city.
CITY OF KENAI
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Ryan Foster
Planning Director
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September 22, 2021
JAC Enterprises
P.O. Box 2829
Kenai, AK 99611
Attn: Clint Hall
RE: Landscape/Site Plan -701 N. Forest Drive
Dear Clint;
The City of Kenai is providing a notice of code violation for the Conditional Use Permit PZ15-24
located at 701 N. Forest Drive, Kenai, AK. City staff determine the property to be in violation of
Kenai Municipal Code, as follows:
14.20.150 (g) Revocation for Noncompliance/Compliance Notices. If the Commission
determines, based on the yearly rev iew or any other investi gation undertaken by the official, that
the conduct of the operation(s) is not in compliance with: (1 ) the terms and conditions of the
permit; (2) the provisions of the Kenai Zoning Code; (3) or that the permit holder is not current on
any obligations (e.g., sales tax, property tax, utility payments, lease payments) to the City unless
the applicant has entered lnto an approved payment with the City on any obligations owed and
the applicant is in compliance with the payment plan, the Commissiqn may revoke the permit. The
Commission shall not revoke the permit until the permit holder has been notified and given
reasonable opportunity to correct the deficiency(s) or to provide information relating to or rebutting
the alleged deficiency(s). Appeals from decisions under this section shall be made in accordance
with the provisions of KMC 14.20.290 . If the administrative official determines the permit holder
is in compliance with the conditions in th is subsection, it shall send .a notice of compliance to the
··Commission and the perm it holder.
VIOLATION: Landsca pe/Site Plan Incomplete: City staff have been notified, and
verified, that the approved Landscape/Site Plan PZ15-25 is incomplete. Trees along
the North side of the property as set forth on your approved landscape/site plan have
not been planted. The site plan provides that · Green Spruce trees will be planted 15
feet apart beh in d building number one. Currently, there are three trees planted. I have
enclosed a copy of the Landscape/Site Plan for your reference .
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Please take appropriate action to remedy the violation(s) on or before November 21, 2021, after
which time the City may commence the Conditional Use Permit revocation process with the City
of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission if the violations are not corrected.
If you would like to discuss this notice or have questions concerning this notice you may contact
me at 907-283-8235 or rfoster@ kenai.city.
I look forward to hearing from you soon .
Sincerely,
CITY OF KENAI
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Ryan Foster
Planning Director
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