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December 28, 2022
Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission -
Regular Meeting
December 28, 2022 ꟷ 7:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
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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 item 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 December 14, 2022
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
1. Resolution PZ2022-27 – A request by Michael Campanella for an Encroachment Permit
for a Side Yard Setback Reduction on the property described as Lot 7, Block 2, Kenai
Peninsula Estates Subd. Part 2, located at 910 Salmon Run Drive in the Rural Residential
(RR) Zone.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
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1. Action/Approval - Time Extension for Compliance with the Conditional Use Permit
Conditions in Resolution PZ2021-44.
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
M. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: January 11, 2023
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
DECEMBER 14, 2022 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on December 14, 2022, in City
Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Commissioners present: J. Twait, G. Woodard, J. Halstead, G. Greenberg, J. Glendening, J.
Coston
Commissioners absent: D. Fikes
Staff/Council Liaison present: Planning Director L. Mitchell, Vice Mayor J. Baisden, Deputy Clerk
M. Thibodeau
A quorum was present.
3. Agenda Approval
Chair Twait noted the following revisions to the agenda and packet:
ACTION ITEM
Add to item F.1 Resolution PZ2022-26
• Amendment Memo
• Public Comment
Add to item J.3 City Administration Report
• Updated November Code Enforcement Report
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda with requested revisions. Commissioner
Woodard SECONDED the motion. There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to appoint Jeff Twait as Planning & Zoning Commission Chair for
2023. Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
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Commissioner Woodard MOVED to appoint Joe Halstead as Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chair
for the remainder of 2022 and 2023. Commissioner Glendening SECONDED the motion. There being no
objection; SO ORDERED.
5. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Vice Chair Halstead MOVED to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the
motion. There being no objection; 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.
6. *Excused Absences – D. Fikes
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of October 12, 2022
Approved by the consent agenda.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS – None.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution PZ2022-26 – A request by Jeff Bettis for a Conditional Use Permit for a towing
storage yard on the property described as Lot 4, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park,
located at 310 Airport Way in the Central Mixed Use (CMU) Zone.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Halstead MOVED to adopt Resolution PZ2022-26. Commissioner Glendening SECONDED
the motion.
Planning Director Mitchell presented her staff report with information provided in the packet explaining
that the applicant wishes to obtain a conditional use permit (CUP) for a towing storage yard. Clarification
was provided that the lot is currently vacant and had previously been used as a towing storage yard, and
that the applicant would also be obtaining a Special Use Permit in order to operate the business on City-
owned property. The criteria for conditional use permits was reviewed; it was noted the application met
the criteria and City staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Any development or use of the property shall comply with all applicable Federal, State of Alaska,
and City regulations regardless of whether or not the requirements are listed as conditions for the
approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
2. Upon request, the applicant or applicant’s representative shall meet with City staff for an on-site
inspection.
3. No open storage shall be located closer than twenty-five feet (25') to the adjoining right-of-way of
any collector street or main thoroughfare. Any open storage in front or side yard visible from a
collector street shall be enclosed with an eight-foot (8') high commercial grade fence.
4. No auto repair/service or dismantling shall occur on-site.
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5. The applicant shall maintain the tow yard in an orderly manner at all times and clear of debris and
junk.
6. The on-street curb parking shall not be used for vehicle storage, queuing of cars for storage, tow
truck parking, or customer parking.
7. At least one sign shall be located at the main entrance to the site and contain the name of business
and phone number. All signs shall conform to the City’s sign regulations for the designated zone.
Applicant Jeff Bettis discussed the high demand for towing services in the area.
In response to questions from the Commission, Bettis discussed and provided clarification on how the
perimeter fence blocks the view of vehicles from the road, potential safety hazards, the restriction on
allowable space for electric vehicles as proposed in the recommended condition, organization of vehicles,
and relocation of vehicles.
Chair Twait opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was
closed.
Commissioner Halstead disclosed that he had prior interactions with Mr. Bettis, but that he had no
financial stake in this matter and could remain impartial. Chair Twait ruled there was no conflict.
There was discussion of the space restrictions for electric vehicles as proposed in the recommended
condition presented in the laydown, and whether that could be in issue in the future if electric vehicles
become more common.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to amend Resolution PZ2022-26 by adding condition 8: Electrical
vehicles (EVs) shall be stored at least 50 feet from property lines. Commissioner Coston SECONDED
the motion. There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
YEA: Twait, Halstead, Woodard, Greenberg, Coston, Glendening
NAY: None.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
It was noted that this would be an appropriate use for the lot as there is demand for towing service and
the lot had been used for this before.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Woodard, Greenberg, Coston, Glendening, Twait, Halstead
NAY: None.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chair Twait noted the fifteen-day appeal period.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
H. NEW BUSINESS – None.
I. PENDING ITEMS – None.
J. REPORTS
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1. City Council – Vice Mayor Baisden introduced himself to the Commission and reported on
the Council’s progress hiring a new City Manager, noting that the contract will be finalized
soon.
2. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – None.
3. City Administration – Planning Director Mitchell reported on the following:
• Code Enforcement Report as provided in the packet and laydown will be provided to the
Commission regularly.
• Encouraged commissioners to review the Comprehensive Plan, as there will be a work
session in the new year to prepare for the annual review.
• Advised the commissioners to consider P&Z Department goals for the upcoming
budget.
• Notices were sent to Conditional Use Permit owners to submit their annual report, with
a deadline of December 31st. CUPs which are not in compliance will be reported to the
Commission.
• Public hearing notification postcard has been updated to include map.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
L. INFORMATION ITEMS – None.
M. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting Date: December 28, 2022
N. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Glendening noted it is a pleasure to be on the Commission, and that a review of the
Comprehensive Plan is needed.
Commissioner Coston noted that he is still learning the rules of order, and that he comes from a regulatory
background and can be a resource for other commissioners.
Commissioner Woodard wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Vice Chair Halstead noted that it is good to see new faces and is looking forward to continuing to work with
the Commission.
Commissioner Greenberg thanked Commissioner Woodard for cookies and wished everyone Happy
Holidays, and noted he is looking forward to reviewing the Comprehensive Plan.
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2022-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI
GRANTING THE APPLICATION FOR AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT.
APPLICANT: Michael Campanella
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 910 Salmon Run Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 7, Block 2 Kenai Peninsula Estates Subdivision Part 2
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04942038
WHEREAS, a complete application meeting the requirements of Kenai Municipal Code
14.20.185(c) was submitted to the City on December 12, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has demonstrated that the prerequisites of an Encroachment Permit
have been met pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.185(b); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a duly advertised
public hearing on December 21, 2022, following requirements outlined in Kenai Municipal Code
14.20.280 for public hearings and notifications.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the criteria are met as set forth in KMC
14.20.185(d):
1. An encroachment as defined in subsection (a) exists.
KMC 14.20.185(a) “Encroachment” means any object or structure above or below
ground and constructed or located in a manner other than set forth in the
Development Requirements Table.
Findings: The addition meets the definition of an encroachment as it would be constructed
or located approximately 12 feet from the property line, where a 15-foot side yard setback
is required for the Residential Rural (RR) zone.
2. The encroachment does not encroach upon a Federal, State or City right-of-way or utility
easement.
Findings: The plat and site plan do not show any utility easements on the property.
Salmon Run Drive is the only abutting right-of-way. Therefore, the addition does not
encroach upon a Federal, State or City right-of-way or upon a utility easement.
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3. The issuance of the encroachment permit will not authorize a use which is a not a principal
permitted use in the zoning district in which the property is located.
Findings: The addition is an improvement to the existing single-family dwelling. A single-
family dwelling is a principally permitted use in the Rural Residential (RR) zone. The
encroachment is for a structure with a use that is permitted in the zoning district.
4. The encroachment is not located across a platted lot line.
Findings: The addition is within the property lines. The encroachment will not cross a
platted lot line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the request for an encroachment permit for the addition to encroach into the 15-
foot side yard setback by three feet (3’).
Section 2. That the encroachment permit is subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant must comply with all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations.
2. Applicant must obtain for a building permit issued by the Building Official.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
this 28th day of December, 2022.
JEFF TWAIT, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
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Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THROUGH: Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
FROM: Karrie Barone, Assistant Planner
DATE: December 22, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution PZ2022-27 - Encroachment Permit for an Addition to Encroach
into the Side Yard Setback
Request The applicant requests a three-foot (3’) encroachment into the 15-foot
side yard setback for a two-story addition to an existing single-family
dwelling.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution PZ2022-27 approving an Encroachment Permit to
allow an addition to encroach into the 15-foot side yard setback by
three feet (3’).
Applicant Michael Campanella
Legal Description Lot 7, Block 2 Kenai Peninsula Estates Subdivision Part 2
Property Address 910 Salmon Run Drive
KPB Parcel No. 04942038
Lot Size 1 Acre (43,560 square feet)
Zoning Rural Residential (RR)
Current Land Use Single Family Dwelling
Land Use Plan Low Density Residential
SUMMARY
A single-family dwelling with a detached garage was constructed in 2006 on the subject property.
The applicant submitted a building permit for a 960 square foot two-story addition for a master
bedroom and full basement and it was rejected by the Building Official because of the
encroachment. Pursuant to Table 14.24.020 Development Requirement Table in the Kenai
Municipal Code (KMC), the Rural Residential (RR) zone requires a fifteen-foot (15’) side yard
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setback. The site plan shows the addition would be located approximately 12 feet from the
adjacent property line. Therefore, the addition encroaches approximately three feet (3’) into the
side yard setback along the north property line. The applicant was provided the following options
to address the addition encroaching into the 15-foot side yard setback.
1. Relocate the addition out of the required setback.
2. Reduce the addition to not encroach into the required setback.
3. Obtain approval of an encroachment permit for a setback reduction.
The applicant has decided to apply for an encroachment permit to request for a three-foot (3’)
encroachment into the 15-foot side yard setback for the addition.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to KMC 14.20.185(b), the intent of an encroachment permit is to provide relief to the
Development Requirements Table to remedy encroachments which do not fall under KMC
14.20.050 Nonconforming Lots, Structures, and Uses and which satisfy the requirements of
financial institutions.
Prior to granting an encroachment permit, the Commission shall find that all of the conditions have
been met as set forth in KMC 14.20.185(d) [Encroachment Permit] Review Criteria.
Criteria 1: An encroachment as defined in subsection (a) exists.
KMC 14.20.185(a) “Encroachment” means any object or structure
constructed or located in a manner other than set forth in the Development
Requirements Table.
Findings: The addition meets the definition of an encroachment as it would be constructed or
located approximately 12 feet from the property line, where a 15-foot side yard setback is
required for the Residential Rural (RR) zone.
Criteria 2: The encroachment does not encroach upon a Federal, State or City right-of-
way or utility-easement.
Findings: The plat and site plan do not show any utility easements on the property. Salmon
Run Drive is the only abutting right-of-way. Therefore, the addition does not encroach upon a
Federal, State or City right-of-way or upon a utility easement.
Criteria 3: The issuance of the encroachment permit will not authorize a use which is a
not a principal permitted use in the zoning district in which the property is located.
Findings: The addition is an improvement to the existing single-family dwelling. A single-
family dwelling is a principally permitted use in the Rural Residential (RR) zone. The
encroachment is for a structure with a use that is permitted in the zoning district.
Criteria 4: An encroachment is not located across a platted lot line.
Findings: The addition is within the property lines. The encroachment will not cross a platted
lot line.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.280 notices of the public hearing for the encroachment
were mailed to property owners within a three hundred-foot (300’) periphery of the subject
property. City staff published notice of the public hearing in the Peninsula Clarion on December
21, 2022. The property owner submitted an Affidavit of Posting verifying a sign was placed on the
parcel with information on the public hearing for the encroachment permit request.
No public comments have been received.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the applicant meets the criteria for issuance of an Encroachment Permit as set
forth in KMC 14.20.185(d), and hereby recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission
approve the encroachment permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant must comply with all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations.
2. Applicant must obtain a building permit issued by the Building Official.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
DATE: December 22, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution PZ2021-44 – Time Extension for a Conditional Use Permit
Resolution PZ2021-44 granted a conditional use permit for a standard marijuana cultivation
facility on a property described as Lot 1, Yragui Subdivision located at 8847 Kenai Spur Highway.
The conditional use permit was approved on December 22, 2021. Pursuant to KMC
14.20.150(l)(1), the permit will lapse 12 months after approval if a building permit has not issued
or the use has not been initiated.
Nicholas Mann has requested a time extension to comply with the conditions for the approved
conditional use permit. The outstanding conditions are (1) an approved landscape/site plan and
(2) issuance of a building permit.
KMC 14.20.150(l)(3), allows a time extension of up to one (1) year upon findings that
circumstances have not changed significantly to warrant reconsideration of the permit approval
or that good cause exists to grant the time extension, not to exceed a total of two (2) years from
the approval date. There are no proposed changes to the permit and the applicant is requesting
for additional time to comply with the required conditions outlined in Resolution PZ2021-44.
If the Planning and Zoning Commission approves the time extension request, the applicant shall
comply with all conditions for the Conditional Use Permit on or before December 22, 2023.
Does the Commission approve a one-year time extension for Resolution PZ2021-44?
Attachments
Extension Request
Aerial Map
Resolution PZ2021-44
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From:Rusty Shackleford
To:Linda Mitchell
Subject:Nicholas Mann CUP extension
Date:Friday, December 16, 2022 4:17:03 PM
CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when
opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders.
To whom it may concern,
I, Nicholas Mann, am writing this letter today to request an extension to my conditional use
permit, contingently approved in December 2021. The contingent of submitting a
landscaping/site plan has not been met, nor have I received a building permit, yet.
I am requesting an extension because I am in the process of submitting my landscape site
plan, and will submit my building permit application soon after. I have met with both the
planning director and building official at city hall to discuss my course of action.
Thank you for your time,
Nicholas Mann
Shackleford Investments LLC
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KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMt
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A STANDARD MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
FACILITY.
APPLICANT: Nicholas Mann
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8847 Kenai Spur Highway
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Yragui Subdivision
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04510012
WHEREAS, a complete application meeting the requirements of Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150
was submitted to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has demonstrated with plans and other documents that the
prerequisites of a Conditional Use Permit have been met pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code
14.20.150; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a duly advertised
public hearing on December 22, 2021, following requirements outlined in Kenai Municipal Code
14.20.280 and KMC14.20.330(c) for public hearings and notifications.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds
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,
Critera Met: 8847 Kenai Spur Highway is zoned General Commercial (CG). The proposed
Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility meets the intent of the General Commercial Zone
CG) to provide for areas where a broad range of retail, wholesale, and service
establishments is desirable. Uses are regulated to concentrate commercial development
to the greatest extent possible and to prevent any uses which would have an adverse
effect upon nearby properties. New single- and two (2) family residential uses and other
noncommercial uses, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, are not permitted in
this zone as principal uses because it is intended that land classified in this zone be
reserved for commercial purposes, and because a commercial zone is not suited to the
uses excluded above. A Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility would be a primary
commercial use.
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The Land Use Table provides that a Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility is a conditional
use for the General Commercial Zoning District; therefore, a conditional use permit must
be granted for the operation of a Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility. The applicant
has provided a site plan that provides the layout of the premises.
Marijuana cultivation facility, standard" means an entity registered to cultivate in an area
greater than five hundred (500) square feet under cultivation, prepare, and package
marijuana and to sell marijuana to retail marijuana stores, to marijuana product
manufacturing facilities, and to other marijuana cultivation facilities, but not to consumers.
2. KMC 14.20.150(d)(2) The economic and noneconomic value of the adjoining property and
neighborhood will not be significantly impaired;
Criteria Met. To the North of the subject parcel is the Kenai Spur Highway. The parcel to
the South is a residential dwelling. To the East is undeveloped. The parcel to the West is
vacant commercial. Both the economic and noneconomic value of adjacent properties
should not be significantly impacted by this change in use since the business is for
wholesale only with no consumers accessing the property, and no additional traffic. The
applicant has also noted "we are a wholesale only business, so there will be no foot traffic
or other signs of activity to adversely affect the neighborhood".
3. KMC 14.20.150(d)(3) The proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan;
Criteria Met. The Land Use Plan, from the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, proposes a Central
Commercial land use for this neighborhood. The Central Commercial Land Use
Classification is defined in the Comprehensive Plan:
Central Commercial is intended for retail, service, and office businesses at a more
compact and denser scale; locations are accessible and convenient to both motorists and
pedestrians. Central Commercial -type development is particularly desirable in the
Townsite Historic District and adjacent core area. Residences may be appropriate among
commercial uses in these central areas. Non-commercial uses such as public offices,
institutional uses and residences may be appropriate among commercial uses. Central
Commercial may also apply at locations that have evolved into new Kenai commercial
centers" that are developed at a small to medium scale."
The Comprehensive Plan has goals to support businesses and economic development
and to provide a high quality of life within the City. Below are specific goals/objectives from
the Comprehensive Plan that support this CUP application:
Goal 1 of the Comprehensive Plan is to promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai.
Q-4 Promote the siting and design of land uses that are in harmony and scale with
surrounding uses
Goal 2 of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide economic development to support the
fiscal health of Kenai.
ED -5 Promote adaptive reuse of vacant commercial buildings in the city center and
along the Kenai Spur Highway.
Goal 3 of the Comprehensive Plan is to Develop land use strategies to implement a
forward-looking approach to community growth and development.
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LU -5 Support development at emerging community "centers" that lie outside the major
employment centers but provide a mix of retail, service, and residential uses.
4. KMC 14.20.150(d)(4) Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed
use;
Criteria Met. The subject property is accessed via a paved, State of Alaska Department of
Transportation maintained highway. City sewer and water provide service to the property
via Candlelight Drive. There is access to natural gas, electricity, and telephone services.
5. KMC 14.150(d)(5) The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or
welfare;
Criteria Met: A Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility would not be harmful to the public
safety, health, or welfare. The applicant has noted there will be "no odor or visual signs
of the business we are undertaking inside the building". The applicant has also provided
a site plan with the layout of the facility on the property and no additional traffic will be
generated since it is a wholesale business, and consumers will not be accessing the
property.
6. 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.
See Conditions of Approval as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That a conditional use permit is granted to Nicholas Mann for a Standard Marijuana
Cultivation Facility for property described as Lot 1, Yragui Subdivision and located at
8847 Kenai Spur Highway.
Section 2. That the conditional use permit is subject to the following conditions:
1. Further development of the property shall conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
2. Prior to starting operations, a landscape/site plan must be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Director,
3. Prior to beginning construction of any new structures, a building permit must be issued by
the Building Official for the City of Kenai. Any renovations must check in with the Building
Official regarding any required building permits.
4. Standards for commercial marijuana establishments per KMC14.20.330 must be
maintained.
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5. A yearly Conditional Use Permit report must be submitted to the City of Kenai prior to the
31st day of December of each year.
6. The applicant will meet with City staff for on-site inspections when requested.
7. 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(1)(5).
8. Pursuant to KMC 14.20.150(1)(2), this permit shall expire automatically upon termination
or interruption of the use for a period of at least one year.
9. Failure to provide documentation to the City for meeting these conditions shall be grounds
for the suspension or revocation of the conditional use permit.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
this 22nd day of December, 2021.
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JEFF 1jkAIT, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
December 21, 2022 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
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Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comments 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 comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. Ordinance No. 3321-2022 - Repealing Kenai Municipal Code
Sections 13.30.030- Night Parking Prohibited, 13.30.050- Signs Bearing the Legend, and
13.30.100- Parking Prohibited on Kenai Avenue, and Reenacting and Renaming Kenai
Municipal Code 13.30.030- Street Parking Prohibitions, to Allow Greater Flexibility in Regulating
Street Parking in the City. (Legal)
• ENANCTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Substitute Ordinance No. 3321-2022 -
Repealing Kenai Municipal Code Sections 13.30.030 - Night Parking Prohibited, 13.30.050
- Signs Bearing the Legend, and 13.30.095 - Parking Prohibited on Kenai Avenue, and
Reenacting and Renaming Kenai Municipal Code 13.30.030 - Street Parking Prohibitions,
to Allow Greater Flexibility in Regulating Street Parking in the City. (Legal)
2. ENANCTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3322-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations in the General Fund for Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts for Public
Works Street Lighting Repairs and Maintenance. (Administration)
3. ENANCTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3323-2022 - Accepting and Appropriating
Grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Passed Through the State of Alaska
Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs for the Purchases of Public Safety Radios, Police
In-Car Video Systems, and a Cyber Security Assessment. (Administration)
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4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2022-78 - Commending the Kenai Central High
School Girls as the Alaska Division 3A State Girls Volleyball Champions for the Year 2022.
(Baisden)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2022-79 - Approving the Purchase of Motorola
Mobile Radios for the Police and Fire Departments Under a Sole Source Purchase from
Motorola Solutions Using NASPO Valuepoint Contract Pricing. (Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2022-80 - Authorizing the Purchase of
Watchguard Police In-Car Video Systems Under a Sole Source Purchase from Motorola
Solutions Using NASPO Valuepoint Contract Pricing. (Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2022-81 - Amending the City of Kenai Schedule
of Rates, Charges and Fees by Adding a Fee for City League Basketball. (Administration)
8. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2022-82 - Authorizing a Service Contract and
Corresponding Purchase Order for the 2022 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Mitigation
Project. (Administration)
9. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2022-83 - Requesting the Governor of the State
of Alaska Declare an Economic Disaster for 2021 and 2022 for the Upper Cook Inlet East Side
Set Net Fishery and Supporting a Recovery Plan. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. *Special Meeting of November 10, 2022. (City Clerk)
2. *Special Meeting of November 16, 2022. (City Clerk)
3. *Work Session of November 16, 2022. (City Clerk)
4. *Regular Meeting of November 16, 2022. (City Clerk)
5. *Special Meeting of November 22, 2022. (City Clerk)
6. *Special Meeting of November 28, 2022. (City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to American Red Cross of Alaska for General Office
Space at the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Alaska Sure Seal, Inc. for Snow Storage.
(Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Schillings Alaska, Inc. for Snow Storage.
(Administration)
5. *Ordinance No. 3324-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport
Special Revenue and Airport Improvements Capital Project Funds and Authorizing the
Purchase of Airport Snow Removal Equipment. (Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3325-2022 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations to the Kenai Community
Library for the Purchase of Program Supplies and Equipment. (Administration)
7. *Ordinance No. 3326-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund Parks, Recreation and Beautification Department, and Authorizing an Increase
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to the Multi-Purpose Facility Management Services Purchase Order to Red Line Sports for
Additional Ice Maintenance Services. (Administration)
8. *Ordinance No. 3327-2022 - Increasing and Decreasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations to Reallocate Grant Funds Previously Appropriated for Construction of a
Pedestrian Bridge in the Kenai Municipal Park to Playground Equipment Replacement at the
Softball Greenstrip. (Administration)
9. *Ordinance No. 3328-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport
Snow Removal Equipment Capital Project Fund to Provide Supplemental Funding for the Kenai
Municipal Airport’s Snowblower and Increasing the Existing Purchase Order to Craig Taylor
Equipment. (Administration)
10. *Ordinance No. 3329-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General and Visitor Center Improvement Capital Project Funds to Provide Supplemental
Funding for the Roof Replacement Project. (Administration)
11. *Ordinance No. 3330-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General and Recreation Center Improvement Capital Project Funds to Provide Supplemental
Funding for the Kenai Recreation Center Improvements Project. (Administration)
12. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Approving an Employment Agreement
Between the City of Kenai and City Manager Terry Eubank. (City Council)
13. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Commission and Committee Appointments.
(Administration)
14. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and the City of Kenai Fire
Department. (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
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. CIRCAC Directors Report
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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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THROUGH: Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
FROM: Karrie Barone, Assistant Planner
DATE: December 22, 2022
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Annual Reports
Pursuant to Kenai Zoning Code, a conditional use permit holder must submit an annual report
between October 1st and December 31st. Planning & Zoning received 49 conditional use permit
(CUP) annual reports. There are approximately 111 annual reports that have not been received.
Staff will review the submitted annual reports for compliance over the next few weeks and report
back to the Commission of staff’s findings. Below is a list of annual reports received to date.
Permit Holder Use Property Addres
1 The Leeshore Center Women's Shelter 325 Spruce St
2 Ken & Elizabeth Smith B&B/Guide Service 909 S. Ames Rd
3 James & Phyllis Bookey RV Park 11535 Kenai Spur Hwy
4 Chris & Delora Garcia Bed & Breakfast 2528 Beaver Loop Rd
5 Daniel Krogseng Extraction of Natural Resources 1857 Beaver Loop Rd
6 Jackie L. Johnson Cabin Rentals 1125 Angler Dr
7 Harris Nick Miller Welding & Metal Framing 911 Ames Rd
8 Michael J. Pelch, Jr. Extraction of Natural Resources 3713 Beaver Loop Rd
9 The LeeShore Center Transitional Housing 403 N Gill St
10 Keith Holtan & Jane
Matthies-Holtan Cabin Rentals & Guide Service 1215 Angler Dr
11 B&B/Lodge/Guide Service B&B/Lodge/Guide Service 1535 Angler Dr
12 Kenai Landing, Inc. Hotel/Motel/Restaurant/Bar/Vendors/
Bakery/RV Park 2015 Bowpicker Ln
13 Sonia Rose Day Care 1511 Fathom Dr
14 Port of Kenai, LLC Recreational Vehicle Park 810 Childs Ave
15 Kenai Peninsula
Community Care Center Adolescent Care Facility 320 S. Spruce St.
16 J. Laasch & R. Favretto Townhouses to Condo 1700 Lawton Dr
17 William Bancroft &
Richard Ames Private Family RV Park 1115 Angler Dr
18 Kenai Peninsula Racing
Lions Motor-Cross Race Track 490 Shotgun Dr
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19 Kenaitze Indian Tribe Medical Clinic 508 Upland St
20 A & K Enterprises Storage Yard 200 Trading Bay Rd.
21 AIX Energy, LLC Natural Gas Production 700 Marathon Rd
22 Kenaitze Indian Tribe Employee Parking Lot 507 Upland St.
23 Kenaitze Indian Tribe Green House 1000 Mission Ave
24 Kathryn Staskon Limited Marijuana Cultivation 1030 Angler Dr
25 PRL Logistics, Inc. Airport 2270 Royal St
26 PRL Logistics, Inc. Lodge 2270 Royal St
27 PRL Logistics, Inc Assemblies 2270 Royal St
28 PRL Logistics, Inc Professional Offices 2270 Royal St
29 PRL Logistics, Inc Restaurant/Mobile Concessions 2270 Royal St
30 Kenai Peninsula Housing
Initiative Six- Family dwelling Unit 2390 Redoubt Ave
31 State of Alaska Boat Launch 4306 Eagle Rock Dr
32 Ryan Tunseth Retail Marijuana Store 10767 Kenai Spur Hwy
33 Buddy Crowder Marijuana Product Manufacturing 14927 Kenai Spur Hwy
34 Jennifer Huffman Grateful
Bud, LLC Limited Marijuana Cultivation Facility 1817 Sunset Blvd
35 John C. Schweiger Loving
Trust
Offsite parking for Kenai Cinemas
and Extreme Fun Center 260 S. Willow St
36 Kenai Peninsula Housing
Initiative 6 Plex 2392 Redoubt Ave
37 Peninsula Commercial
Ventures LLC
Surface Extraction of Natural
Resources
751 Gravel St
805 Gravel St
38 Evan and Kathy Harding Bed & Breakfast and Guide Service 1555 Angler Dr
39 Colaska Inc. dba QAP Material Extraction
835 Gravel St
1605 Cone Ave
2817 Beaver Loop Rd
2881 Beaver Loop Rd
3073 Beaver Loop Rd
40 Peninsula Commercial
Ventures
Surface Extraction of Natural
Resources 695 Gravel St
41 Alaska Slammin Salmon
Charters Guide Business 1325 Angler Dr
42 BMGC LLC Gravel Pit for Extraction of Natural
Resources 601 Childs Ave
43 VIP Monitoring Services
LLC Professional Office 2785 Beaver Loop Rd
44 Kenai Peninsula Housing
Initiative
Six Family dwelling unit for seniors
age 55 2392 Redoubt Ave
45 Kenai Landing, Inc. Planned Unit Development 2101 Bowpicker Ln
46 Kenai Landing, Inc. Planned Unit Development 2101 Bowpicker Ln
47 Wild Kenai Adventures Hotel/Guide/Boat Parking 1105 Angler Dr
48 Wild Kenai Adventures Hotel - Short Term Rentals 1230 Angler Dr
49 Nicholas Mann Standard Marijuana Cultivation
Facility
8847 Kenai Spur Hwy
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